Vehicle Description
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
Steering 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
windows 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 1955
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!
