Equipment
345/345hp Hemi, pushbutton automatic, gold wheel covers, whitewalls, dual mirrors, dual antenna, dash. Lock, pushbutton radio, aftermarket column-mounted tach, Continental kit, fender skirts.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Sound older paint and chrome, but all the gold brightwork is dull. A few very small chips in the windshield. Heavy wear on the door panels and some of the interior switchgear is pitted, but the upholstery looks good. An eye-catching, relatively rare DeSoto in driver condition.
Market commentary
Reported sold here in 2022 for $101,200, a huge price at the time. This result is a reasonable price considering its rarity and the performance of the 345/345hp dual quad DeSoto Hemi. Many remember the ’57 Chevy 283/283hp Fuelie as the first 1hp/cubic inch engine but if DeSoto is to be believed it was matched by the now forgotten Adventurer.