Price: US $5,299.99 SOLD OUT
We're liquidating a local estate's old cars, collectables, coins and other cool stuff. All sales are final.here's a really cool solid project 1960 Desoto Adventurer 4 door hardtop in nearly complete condition. One family estate owned car parked in 1971 and in storage since. Has a clean Colorado title in original owner's name. License plate from Maryland expired 1971, Owner brought car to Colorado at that time. Was never repaired or worked on since. Car has some lower rust in usual places but overall looks very solid. Car needs total restoration.Strong points-Top of the line Adventurer with factory red and white interior. Original white paint and patina. Hard to find 4 door hardtop way nicer than 4 door sedan. Nearly complete missing a few partsEngine compartment appears complete except battery. Factory V-8 with 2 barrel carburetor. Looks original. All tinted glass in very good condition. Windshield looks like it was replaced before being parked in 1971. Basically a new bubble type windshield no delimitation. Rear glass is the large type also very good.All stainless trim in place except driver rocker trim.All windows go up and down. Doors open and close except driver side rear door not opening yet.Has both ignition and door keys, can be locked up. No trunk key.Has arm rests and top of door chrome (not in pics).Weak points-Car needs total restoration. All seals, rubber parts dried up and cracked. Chrome bumpers, trim, mirror all have deterioration, old chrome. Lenses sun stained and broken. Has some rust, mainly in the driver front and rear rockers areas and both rear lower quarters and drops. (see pics)Engine crank not turning but car parked for over 50 years. Assume engine and transmission need rebuilding.Front out side floors have a few small holes and scaly type damage but are solid. POR-15 treatment could be used or left alone.Haven't been able to get trunk open, however trunk looks solid from the shelf tray and the bottom of the car. Can't see under spare tire.Main missing parts: One original wheel, no hubcaps. steering wheel horn ring (comes with one that the ring part broken off), horn switch, driver side rocker stainless molding.After looking at the car, we believe the car was parked due to the driver side strut rod being bent. that's the only accident type damage we have found on this car. could have slid off an icy road, etc. Car doesn't steer straight.Ask questions before bidding. A non refundable $500.00 deposit is due within 24 hours close of auction. Balance due in 7 days whether car is picked up or not. Buyer will be provided a clear Colorado title. No warranties either expressed or implied. Buyer has 60 days to pick up vehicle with no storage charges. If you think you need more time, contact us. Buyer is responsible for all pickup and transportation costs. We will assist you or your transporter with loading the vehicle. We are experienced with handling the needs of out of state Buyers, we do everything we can to make it a positive experience! Moparyard in our 24th year on eBay with 100% feedback.
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1960 |
| VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 72 0311XXXX | Mileage: | 99999 |
| Engine: | V-8 | Model: | Adventurer |
| Interior Color: | Red White Black | Exterior Color: | White |
| Vehicle Title: | Clean | Number of Cylinders: | 8 |
| Transmission: | Automatic | Make: | DeSoto |
| Body Type: | 4 Door Hardtop | Warranty: | No Warranties |
