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1959 DeSoto Adventurer

VIN: M491100225

$70,000

Unsold

High bid

Seller details

  • Auction

    Mecum Auctions

  • Location

    Houston, TX; US

  • Event date

    Apr 9 - Apr 11, 2015

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    M491100225

  • Body style

    Hardtop Coupe

  • Odometer

    64073 M

  • Transmission type

    Automatic

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    350

  • Induction

    2x4 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Gold, White

  • Exterior Color

    Black

  • Generation

    1956-1960 DeSoto Adventurer

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Dual quads, pushbutton automatic, dual exhaust, black steel wheels with full wheel covers, BF Goodrich Silvertown whitewalls, dual mirrors, dual antenna, power steering, power brakes, bucket seats, pushbutton radio, dash clock, air conditioning.

Condition

From the Charlie Thomas collection Good older paint and chrome Excellent interior Used but clean engine bay Paint is older An older body on restoration, but a hugely impressive list of equipment and a rare car that compares favorably in quality and equipment with Chryslers own letter cars

Market commentary

Sold at Barrett Jackson in Scottsdale in 2013 for $46,200, why it didnt sell today at the reported high bid is hard to fathom, unless there was only a bidding chandelier.

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