1956
Introduced in 1956 as a sub-series of the top level DeSoto Fireflite series, the Adventurer was originally marketed as a limited production two-door hardtop, and available in a white/black/gold color scheme only. The first Adventurer came with a hi-output 341 cubic inch Hemi V8, dual exhausts and custom appointments and trim. Standard trim included dual outside side mirrors, gold wheel covers, radio, electric clock, padded instrument panel, windshield washers, full instrumentation, and heavy duty suspension. A total of 996 cars were sold in its first year.
Specifications
- Wheelbase = 126 in (3,200 mm)
- Length = 220.9 in (5,611 mm)
- Width = 78.9 in (2,004 mm)
- Height = 60.3 in (1,532 mm)
- Leg-room-front = 45.7 in (1,161 mm)
- Transmission = PowerFlite automatic
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