1957 DeSoto Adventurer

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Call it a barn find, but for no barn. This 1957 Adventurer was found in the high desert of California where it lived its life. The sun, and a couple of bullet holes, have taken their toll. But the dry environs mean the floors, trunk, and rockers are solid with no rust-through. It is an excellent candidate for restoration or resto-mod. The first owner sold the engine long ago, but the original Torqueflite transmission is still in place. The rear bumper (removed) didn't make the photos, but is included. The gold-colored wheelcovers unique to the Adventurer are dented, but come with the car. This car has power windows and power front seat. This survivor is one of only 1,950 Adventurers built in 1957. Restored with its original 345hp dual quad hemi V8, the 57 Adventurer is the most sought-after of the finned-era DeSotos. Collector car folks always say to buy cars from the western desert. Here's your opportunity!On Dec-19-17 at 20:27:01 PST, seller added the following information: Here are answers to a couple questions I've received. * I do not have the original steering wheel * The original engine is long gone. The first owner told me he sold it to a hotrodder and it was blown up decades ago. * The license plate frame is the original from where the car was first sold. On Dec-22-17 at 19:04:51 PST, seller added the following information: New photos! I just added photos of the underside of the car. The first shows the absolutely rust-free floor pans. The second shows the left quarter panel with surface rust only. And the third shows the original bumper, which goes with the car. I wish I could upload more photos of the underside. Suffice it to say that when we put it on the lift this afternoon we were blown away at the lack of rust. It is a totally great candidate for restoration, with no need to weld in new trunk or floor pans, or rocker panels. These areas are routinely rotted away in Mopars from the 50's. It is quite special to touch the original steel from 1957, still in a condition not that far from the way it came off the assembly line. Message me and I can reply with more great photos. - Dan