For Sale: 1956 DeSoto Adventurer in Torrance, California

West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional and striking fully restored example of this top-of-the-line and most expensive model for Desoto in 1956; a 1956 DeSoto Adventurer 341/320HP CID V8 2 door 6 passenger Sportsman Hardtop with the 'Powerflite' push button automatic transmission in its striking and original factory correct two-tone 'White with Adventurer Gold Metallic Side Sweep' (color code 438) paint and original 'Brown Tweed & Gold' (trim code 569) vinyl and cloth interior and fully equipped with factory options. 1956 DE SOTO ADVENTURER 2 DOOR SPORTSMAN HARDTOP341 C.I. 320HP DUAL 4 BBL V8POWERFLITE PUSH BUTTON TRANS WHITE WITH GOLD SIDE SWEEPS & MATCHING GOLD HUBCAPS1 OF ONLY 996 BUILT IN '56MODEL P = 1956 DeSotoBODY 40 = Adventurer 2-Door HardtopPAINT 438 = Adventurer Gold Metallic over WhiteTRIM 569 = Gold Adventurer/Pacecar interiorSFONO 40 = same as BODY 40 aboveSCHED 138 = Means it was built on the 38th day of production of 1956 Desoto's.BODY NO 1392 = Means this was the 392nd Adventurer built. The first on was No. 1001.PAD1 = Padded dashPS3 = Power SteeringThe car boasts its original 341.4 cubic inches Hemi engine along with the standard dual Carter four-barrel carburetors.The car has had a disc brake conversion, as intended as an advancement over the original front drum brakes.The engine number is S-24-A-1052 which indicates a 341 cubic inch (cid) DeSoto Hemi V8 from a 1956 Adventurer. This was the top-of-the-line, high-performance engine offered by DeSoto that year.S: Refers to DeSoto.24: Represents the 1956 Fireflite series.A: A suffix that denotes the high-performance Adventurer model, which was a special sub-series of the Fireflite.TO52: The specific engine production number. Key Adventurer engine features were:Displacement: 341.4 cubic inches.Carburetion: Standard with dual Carter four-barrel carburetors.Horsepower: The 341 Hemi in the 1956 Adventurer was rated at 320 horsepower.Rarity: The Adventurer was a limited-production car, making this engine a rare find This 1956 DeSoto Adventurer is one of only 996 produced for the model year with only very few known to remain in existence and few anywhere close to the condition of this particular example. It was restored in 2014 with few miles since completion and has always been stored indoors in a climate controlled facility. Based on the popular mid level Fireflite line, the one step up from the Firedome line, was the unique and top-of-the-line no expense spared and only available as a 2 Door Hardtop, Adventurer, which was offered as a limited edition two door hardtop coupe. The 1956 Adventurer differed from the Fireflite by featuring a special high-performance 341ci HEMI V8 engine with dual carbs, dual exhausts, an upgraded suspension, power brakes, power seats and with a push-button 'PowerFlite' automatic transmission. The Adventurer only came in a special factory paint scheme, either Black or White with an Adventurer Gold side sweep matched to Gold hubcaps.Fully equipped with its original correct color keyed nylon and leather interior trim, full floor carpeting, power steering ($97 option), power brakes, power front seat, dual exhaust, electric clock, tinted glass ($32), tire tools, full spare wheel, factory AM radio and the rare factory option of Highway phono record player.This Adventurer was the crown jewel of a small Desoto collection near Dallas, TX. After several years of ownership the owner spared no expense on this rare classic Desoto with a restoration that was finished in 2014, reportedly with an open checkbook!The car will be sold with 15" Gold hubcaps with new whitewall tires and the original owners manual. The Dual 4 BBL Adventurer 341/320HP V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent! This particular car also drives absolutely magnificently - it must really be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money! This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored and maintained example of a 1956 DeSoto Adventurer 2 Door Sportsman Hardtop which is a perfect car for the DeSoto enthusiast or collector who would appreciate it's rare authentic originality or simply a great daily driving and turn-key ready example of one very fine classic 1950's American classic car for any classic American classic car collector!