1956 DeSoto Adventurer

VIN: 50385933

$82,500

Sold

1956 DeSoto Adventurer

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Phoenix, AZ; US

  • Event date

    Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2015

  • Lot

    120

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    50385933

  • Body style

    Hardtop Coupe

  • Odometer

    57441 M

  • Transmission type

    Automatic

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    320

  • Induction

    2x4 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Tan

  • Exterior Color

    Black

  • Generation

    1956-1960 DeSoto Adventurer

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Air conditioning, power windows, power seats, station-finding radio, steering wheel hub self-winding clock, Highway HiFi radio, gold wheel covers, bias ply whitewall tires, chrome wire wheels included.

Condition

With 996 built, this is rarer than the Chrysler 300B and there are few survivors. Well-equipped and extremely well restored in 2005 by specialists. The paint, chrome plating, trim alignment and anodizing are very good, though panel fit is average. The engine compartment is clean and correct, and the interior striking in gold cloth and vinyl.

Market commentary

One of a few fabled Adventurers, this is an appropriate result for a hardtop, despite the generous pre-sale estimate range.