1957 DeSoto Adventurer

VIN: 50414922

$198,000

Sold

1957 DeSoto Adventurer

Seller details

  • Auction

    Barrett-Jackson

  • Location

    Scottsdale, AZ; US

  • Event date

    Jan 10 - Jan 18, 2015

  • Lot

    5103

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    50414922

  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Odometer

    82494 M

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    345

  • Induction

    2x4 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Beige

  • Exterior Color

    Beige

  • Generation

    1956-1960 DeSoto Adventurer

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Dual quads, automatic, dual outside mirrors, chrome wire wheels, whitewalls, pushbutton radio, dual rear antennas.

Condition

Excellent paint, chrome, interior and glass. A fresh, sharp restoration to better than new. Even the window pockets are sharp, crisp and clean. An extraordinary rare car with 82,494 miles from new.

Market commentary

This is an exceptional example, one of only ten known to survive out of 300 convertibles built, not only on account of its rarity and flashy 'Forward Look' design but also because of the absolutely impeccable restoration. It is a very good value at this price and could have brought $50,000 more without being irrationally expensive.