The Legend of the DeSoto Adventurer: Innovation in the 1950s

In this video, we explore the iconic DeSoto Adventurer, a symbol of luxury and performance from the 1950s. We dive into the history of this classic car, from its launch by Chrysler to its innovations in design and mechanics. Discover the features that made the Adventurer such a coveted model and see how it stands out among other cars of its era. Join us on this journey through time and find out why the DeSoto Adventurer is still celebrated by car enthusiasts and collectors. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more videos on classic cars and automotive history.
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[@burtonburrus5049]

Beautiful!!!

[@Aztec73]

I love the desoto cars the adventurer is one of my favorites.#Aztec73 😊

[@Juan-ll6sf]

The glamour design was fabulous. The only scary thing was the straight steering (crash killer) column in all classic cars.

[@williamhill7312]

Great style, I noticed this car when I watched the movie Vertigo, Jimmy Stewarts character drove a DeSoto Adventurer

[@jeromebreeding3302]

By 59 DeSoto was powered by the"B block" wedge, not the Hemi.

[@automatedelectronics6062]

Why don't you show a picture of the '56 Adventurer since you mention it so much? Typically, it was the Fireflite model which showcased the Hemi V8. You should have shown a picture of the push-button Powerflite 2-speed automatic which was so common in 1957 and later Desoto's. Desoto used the Powerflite more than any other Mopar. Maybe the cars you are showing are those which survived because of being equipped with the Torqueflite. But, the Powerflite 2-speed was the most common automatic found in a Desoto through 1961. What are you saying after you mention speed? Mpher?

[@gregrogers6886]

You should not be talking about cars you know nothing about. First, you show a 1960 Adventurer which was a drug on the market, so much so that 1960 saw the end of DeSoto at Chrysler Corp. Only a few 1961 DeSotos ever saw daylight. DeSotos' price point and market position were the same as the Oldsmobile 98 and upper-line Mercurys. The 56 DeSoto had coil springs, cloth braided wiring, an oil bath air cleaner, and a vacuum tube radio. New for 57 the Torsion bars replaced the coil springs, new ball joints replaced the old-style kingpin suspension and the wiring was now vinyl-coated with plastic connectors. The radio worked with transistors and the air cleaner had new replaceable paper elements. The engine for 57 was the 345ci mated to a three-speed Torque Flight transmission that had been introduced at the end of the 56 model run. 58 saw the 361ci wedge head engine introduced at DeSoto as the Hemi was too expensive to manufacture. The 56s came with cloth upholstery and in 57, vinyl with cloth inserts was used on the interiors, I don't think leather was ever used in a DeSoto in the 1950s. The 58 DeSoto was offered with electronic fuel injection but the electronics were not shielded, so any electromagnetic interference like say a neon sign, the engine go crazy or shut down. 57 was one of DeSoto's best sales years and 1958-60 went down the toilet. The 1957 Chrysler line had been slated for 1960 but because of a change in Chrysler's marketing dept., were pushed up to 1957 and of course, the quality suffered. I know because I had a 57 Fireflite for 12 years, rattles as all, I loved it

[@williamg2552]

NO CHRYSLER CORPORATION CAR of this era had front coil springs. TORSION BAR SUSPENSION was what ALL CHRYSLER cars had !!

[@390rambler]

Repeated content from this AI channel. KZbin needs to get rid of them

[@davearnold748]

YES, I AGREE !! I watched a Chrysler episode and it's basically the same words and story except for the word "DeSoto" replacing Chrysler. BORING AS HELL !! I commented on it but never realized it was done AI. Thank you for letting me know. From now on when I see subscription "ACCELERATED" I will make certain not to watch again.

[@390rambler]

@@davearnold748 KZbin is being bombarded with AI channels.

[@davearnold748]

@@390rambler Thanks again...I didn't realize it's that common.

[@MarinCipollina]

@@davearnold748 It's nearly identical to a same era Dodge video.. repeating the same points endlessly, video not matching with what's being discussed.. very sloppy work

[@drewwho4512]

Not matching photos with its topic is driving me nuts. The narrator talks about the front when all that is shown is pictures of the rear end, etc. This video easily could have been ten minutes or less. ​I quit watching before then end. It's just so repetitive. UGH! @MarinCipollina