History
DeSoto Adventurer
DeSoto's limited-production Adventurer combined flamboyant Forward Look styling with genuine performance credentials. The exclusive gold anodized side trim and special two-tone paint schemes made Adventurers instantly recognizable. Under the hood, the 361 Hemi V8 with dual four-barrel carburetors produced 345 horsepower, giving it legitimate muscle car performance a decade before the muscle car era.
Buying Guide
$55,000 – $125,000
Verify authenticity of gold trim and dual quad setup. Check for rust in lower body panels and trunk. Torsion bar suspension requires inspection.
Production Notes
Limited production performance flagship. Featured unique gold anodized trim exclusive to Adventurer. Most powerful DeSoto engine available in 1957.