1959 DeSoto Adventurer Firedome Hardtop

A really nice car...these were stars in the mid to upper price levels...DeSoto made a lot of hardtops...two and four door. A look inside shows just how luxurious they really were...too bad that they would exist for only two more model years. The 1961 model year was cut short, just as FoMoCo cut the Edsel short just into the 1960 model year. These were years of economic recession, and only the strongest mid level cars survived.

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• DeSoto
• Adventurer
• Firedome
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• 1959

[gajanssen1]

The 55-59 DeSoto is a favorite car of mine. I remember when I first saw the 55 with it's two tone paint and unusual side trim...I was smitten! This was one of the most stylish cars on the road in the late 50s, but way beyond the means of the common man back in those days.

[raconter1]

@gajanssen1 Hey, Hi-Winder! I'll agree to that...the two and even three tone colors were very dramatic! They were the sponsor of Groucho Marx's "You Bet Your Life"...although few could afford the car, it brought it to the public's attention! Thanks! :) Jack

[Seattlecarnut]

Nice looking car. Why did they ever discontinue the DeSoto brand name of car?

[raconter1]

@Seattlecarnut Hey, Jason! I think there were at least a couple reasons...the economy was not so hot at the time, so there was limited money out there for purchasing upscale cars. Moreover, DeSoto in 1960 and 1961 was virtually indistinguishable in appearance from Chrysler! That's a sure death knell for a car..be just like another car..one will have to go! Thanks! :) Jack

[cheddyrod]

Very, very nice. Back in the day I had a 59 Fury in the same color. Unfortunately a Plymouth was two rungs down from this beauty, but it still was a favorite of mine. I particularly like the tail lights of the 59 Desoto. This one is sure A-1 and I do like the color, maybe because it reminds me of my old Fury.

[raconter1]

@cheddyrod Hey, Chester! Yes indeed...I remember those Plymouth Furys! All Mopars of the time seemed to have a penchant for fancy and colorful interior fabrics..and of course, those fins!! Glad I could bring the memory back for you! Thanks! :) Jack

[Seattlecarnut]

@raconter1 Unfortunately, that's usually the case.

[raconter1]

@ncautoman57 So true...rust has been a special problem for so many of these late 50's cars...it's nice to see one in this kind of condition! Thanks! :) Jack

[ncautoman57]

Nice looking rare Desoto.. Don't see many of these.