1961 DeSoto Adventurer 50,596 Miles Black

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1961 DeSoto Adventurer finished in Black with Red interior. Odometer shows 50,596 miles. a 361c.i. Firebolt V8 producing 265hp/370lb-ft of torque and backed by a Torqueflite 3-speed automatic transmission.Features consist of; dual exhaust, A/C (inoperable) with heater, driver remote mirror, threeway Prismatic rearview mirror, power brakes, power steering, AM pushbutton radio, four-door roof molding package, padded instrument panel, easy grip steering wheel, light package (glove box, trunk, map, backup, parking brakes lights), 14-inch wire wheels with wide white tires, rear seat speakers, analog clock, red and white vinyl seats with jaquard nylon-viscose cloth inserts, and independent front suspension. Available is the owner's manual, service manual, and brochure. This car came from Enumclaw, WA in 2015.The DeSoto Adventurer went through a change nearly every year of its existence. In the beginning, it was DeSoto's top-of-the-line performance car during the boom year of the late 1950's. The engine size and horsepower rating changed just as much as the body did. A 4-Door variant was not available until 1960 when it took place of the convertible. This was the last year for the Adventurer as DeSoto was on its way out of business and was the only year with a variety of colors to choose from.Part of a collection of 20 cars located and purchased to go in a museum honoring the founder of a family business who owned and drove these same cars. Recent circumstances changed the completion of the museum and all twenty automobiles were commissioned to be sold. All 20 under $30k, all 50's-60's American 4-door sedans, all in good working order and very good condition. The total expense in locating and purchasing, and reconditioning these Classics exceeded $600,000. Today they are all being offered for exceptional values.For more information contact Mr. Bruski 877-855-1030