134362 / 1957 DeSoto Adventurer

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For fans of unique cars, it doesn't get much better than an Exner era Chrysler. And if you're a discerning collector who's itching for a classic big-fin Mopar that'll be the star of every cruise night in town, this '57 DeSoto is your ticket!

Based on legendary designer Virgil Exner's 'Forward Look' body, DeSoto's Adventurer was introduced to supplement the brand's well-known Fireflite series and, according to many classic car enthusiasts, is some of the finest metal to ever leave an American design studio. The spectacular code L Surf White and code P Adventurer Gold example you see here was assembled at Chrysler's Detroit, Michigan manufacturing facility and currently wears a clean, high quality restoration that has been exceptionally maintained.

Recognized as the first European to cross our famed Mississippi River, Hernando de Soto was considered North America's ultimate adventurer. As such, the Adventurer series became the DeSoto line's ultimate offering. And this car's classy metal moves thanks to an exclusive Hemispherical V8 that wears a correct S26-A-2311 engine stamp and turns hearty 9.5 to 1 compression into a stout 345 horsepower. Clocking in at 345 cubic inches, this square-bore mill was introduced as a slightly massaged match for Chrysler's renowned letter cars. The copy you see here appears to wear a roster of correct pieces from its freshly decaled Mopar air cleaners and high performance Carter carburetors all the way to its heavy duty radiator and green cap Mopar battery. And little details like fresh chrome valve covers, vivid "DESOTO FIREFLITE EIGHT" call-outs, correct squeeze clamps and a pair of fully restored horns round out the car's natural eyeball appeal.

Behind the FireFlite V8, a slick-shifting A727 Torqueflite 3-speed automatic sends power to a correct rear end. That tough driveline spins in a fully restored undercarriage that's complete with Chrysler's robust torsion bars and stiff outrider springs. At the corners of that undercarriage, heavy duty power drum brakes ensure solid, fade free stops. At the center of the car's solid floors, a traditional true dual exhaust system employs fresh turbo mufflers that sound deep and civilized. And all this road-worthy hardware rides on old school wire wheels which spin pliable 235/75R15 Firestone FR721 whitewall tires.

Take a look inside this coupe and you'll find a spacious and airy environment that has enough room to haul the whole family in comfort! Front and rear bench seats, which still feel firm to the touch, prop an attractive combination of two-tone vinyl under plaid centerpieces. Like-new carpet, which is sprinkled front to back with awesome gold flecks, does an excellent job of highlighting rich and luxurious ambiance. Above that carpet, a Surf White dash hangs a fresh gray pad, fully rebuilt gauges, triple-range pushbutton transmission controls and a correct AM radio over a prominent Big Daddy Don Garlits autograph. And in front of the driver, a two-tone steering wheel spins a chrome horn ring around an intricate DeSoto logo.

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