Equipment
300/320hp Adventurer dual quad engine, automatic, chrome wire wheels, whitewalls, dual outside mirrors, hood ornament, boot cover, bat wing air cleaner, DeSotomatic steering wheel hub Benrus clock, pushbutton radio, power windows, heater, Highway Hi-Fi.
Condition
Very clean fully restored engine bay. Excellent paint and chrome. Slightly uneven door gaps. All fantastic brightwork. Very good interior. Gorgeous engine compartment and chassis but with some compromised interior chrome and details. A gorgeous car with great equipment and cool colors. Very good and very purple.
Market commentary
It is easy to argue that this Fireflite convertible with its Adventurer dual quad engine and meticulous restoration has few if any equals among DeSotos and that makes the reported high bid here light enough that the consignor has reasonable hope of finding the collector who will appreciate it as much as the person who spent untold dollars restoring it to this condition did. It is a spectacular car.