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The DeSoto Adventurer, introduced for 1956 as a high-performance hard-top coupe (similar to Chrysler's 300), became a full-range model in 1960. In 1955, [ 6 ] along with all Chrysler models, DeSotos were redesigned with Virgil Exner 's "Forward Look."
1960 DeSoto Adventurer. The DeSoto Adventurer is a full-sized automobile that was produced by DeSoto from 1956 through the 1960 model year. Introduced as a four-seat high-performance sports coupe concept car, [1] the Adventurer ended up being DeSoto's special, limited-production, high-performance model, similar to the more luxurious and exclusive "letter series" Chrysler 300 and Chrysler Saratoga.
The following is a list of automobiles manufactured by the defunct DeSoto division of the Chrysler Corporation, ... (1956–1960) DeSoto Firesweep (1957–1959) See also
In 1955, Chrysler dropped its 6-cylinder DeSoto Powermaster series and added the topline Fireflite series, pushing the Firedome down to entry level status. Still, the Firedome was not a cheap offering, retaining its V8 engine, but increasing the 276 c.i. displacement to 291 c.i. with a larger bore, a power boost to 185 horsepower, [6] and coming with a host of features and interior upgrades ...
By 1956, DeSoto placed eleventh in U.S. production with an annual production of 110,418 cars. The success was short-lived, however, and Chrysler Corporation discontinued the Fireflite models at the end of the 1960 model year, and the DeSoto brand effective in November 1960.
From 1938 to 1956, the export DeSoto used Plymouth bodies with a grille that looked similar to the regular DeSoto but fit the Plymouth grille opening. From 1957 to 1959, the DeSoto Diplomat used the DeSoto Firesweep front clip with Plymouth body. The 1960 and 1961 DeSoto Diplomats were based on the full-size Dodge Dart. Although 1960 was the ...
The DeSoto Firesweep was also produced in Australia from 1958 to 1960. [6] Production of the 1958 model began at Chrysler Australia ’s Mile End facility in South Australia in early 1958, utilizing CKD components imported from Detroit . [ 6 ]
Checker Model A8 (1956-1958) Chevrolet 210 Beauville Wagon (1956-1957) Chrysler 300B (1956) DeSoto Adventurer (1956–1960) DeSoto Pacesetter (1956-1961) Dodge D-500 (1956–1957) Dual-Ghia Firebomb (1956-1958) Ford Parklane (1956) Imperial Crown (1956-1963) International S Series Metro Van (1956-1958) Jeep Forward Control (1956–1964)