1959 DeSoto Adventurer

VIN: M491100225

$47,040

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1959 DeSoto Adventurer

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Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    M491100225

  • Body style

    Hardtop Coupe

  • 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

383/350hp, 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, pushbutton radio, swivel power bucket seats, air conditionin

Condition

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 Chrysler's own letter cars.

Market commentary

Sold for $46,200 at Barrett-Jackson WestWorld in 2013 in 2013, then passed at Mecum Houston in April 2015 with a reported bid of $70,000, this is a tired car but one with a nearly astounding list of features and an aggressive 'Forward Look' appearance. DeSoto would be gone only three years later and this is a solid example of the pinnacle of the marque at a modest price, the same hammer bid it sold for five years ago in Scottsdale.

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