Equipment
Automatic, P S, P B, signal seeking radio, HiWay Hifi, Sure Grip, dual rear antennas, spinner wheel covers, wide whitewalls. Retrofit with one of the surviving recalled Bendix fuel injection systems and given a show car restoration. Superb paint, chrome and interior. Looks like it has never been driven, or even run for that matter. Gorgeous.
Market commentary
Theres rare and then theres unique. This DeSoto is unique, since all the original Bendix FI systems were recalled by DeSoto. This FI system was retained by the Chrysler rep who removed it, J. Gerald Cassel, and bought from his widow, then rebuilt, refitted and made to run. One of 35 FI cars built of which 5 were Adventurers. As Mopar collector cars go this makes a Hemi Cuda or Challenger convertible look common, an opinion supported by the price it brought, but to a collector who wants one this is the only one.