1959-1960
2 variants
5 sources
1959-1960 DeSoto Adventurer DeSoto Adventurer I 2-Door Hardtop
Data-only generation page sourced from the serving MVs and recent listing rows. Encyclopedia prose and richer ISR sections will layer in later.
Generation Snapshot
16 sold at auction, median $47,850. 27 total results tracked from 5 auction houses.
Reference Image
Pulled from the latest linked sale that includes a thumbnail on the serving surface.
Total Results
27
All linked auction results for this generation.
Sold Count
16
Sold lots with recorded hammer prices.
Unsold Count
3
Reserve-not-met results tracked at auction.
Median Price
$47,850
All-time sold median for this generation.
P25
$30,800
25th percentile sold price.
P75
$70,100
75th percentile sold price.
Low Sale
$18,725
Lowest sold price captured so far.
High Sale
$242,000
Highest sold price captured so far.
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median | $47,850 |
| 25th percentile | $30,800 |
| 75th percentile | $70,100 |
| Low sale | $18,725 |
| High sale | $242,000 |
Recent Sales
Last 20 auction results
| Date | Title | Source | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2023 | 1959 DeSoto Adventurer | Mecum | $77,440 | Sold |
| Oct 5, 2023 | 1959 DeSoto Adventurer Sportsman Coupe | Hershey 2023 | RM Sotheby's | RM Sotheby's | — | Reserve not met |
| Oct 5, 2023 | 1959 DeSoto Adventurer Sportsman Coupe | Classic.com | $49,500 | Sold |
| Oct 5, 2023 | 1959 DeSoto Adventurer Sportsman Coupe | RM Sotheby's | $49,500 | Sold |
| Oct 9, 2021 | 1959 Desoto Adventurer Custom Convertible | Mecum | $121,000 | Sold |
| Oct 7, 2019 | BaT Auction: 1960 DeSoto Adventurer 2-Door Hardtop | Bring a Trailer | $21,000 | Sold |
| May 18, 2017 | 1960 Desoto Adventurer | Mecum | $33,880 | Sold |
| May 1, 2017 | 1960 Desoto Adventurer | Mecum | $33,880 | Sold |
| Aug 5, 2015 | 1959 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible | Mecum | $266,200 | Sold |
| Mar 18, 2015 | 1959 DeSoto Adventurer | Mecum | $77,000 | Sold |
| Mar 18, 2015 | 1959 DeSoto Adventurer | Mecum | $77,000 | Sold |
| Jun 14, 2014 | 1959 DeSoto Adventurer Hardtop | Mecum | $46,200 | Sold |
| Sep 1, 2013 | 1960 DeSoto Adventurer | RM Sotheby's | $22,000 | Sold |
| Jan 19, 2013 | 1959 Desoto Adventurer Sport Coupe | Barrett-Jackson | $50,820 | Sold |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 1959 DeSoto Adventurer | RM Sotheby's | $41,250 | Sold |
| Sep 5, 2010 | 1960 Desoto Adventurer | RM Sotheby's | — | Reserve not met |
| Jan 22, 2010 | 1959 Desoto Adventurer Convertible Coupe | Automobiles of Arizona 2010 | RM Sotheby's | RM Sotheby's | — | Reserve not met |
| Jan 22, 2010 | 1959 Desoto Adventurer Convertible Coupe | RM Sotheby's | $225,500 | Sold |
| Apr 4, 2004 | 1960 DeSoto Adventurer | RM Sotheby's | $18,725 | Sold |
| TBD | 1959 Desoto Adventurer Convertible | Barrett-Jackson | — | Status pending |
Variant Surface
Tracked variants
| Variant | Slug |
|---|---|
| 5.9 V8 (265 Hp) TorqueFlite | 59-v8-265-hp-torqueflite-39969 |
| 6.3 V8 (330 Hp) TorqueFlite | 63-v8-330-hp-torqueflite-39965 |
Structured FAQ
Generation FAQ
These answers are templated from the live MV row and linked auction records for the route.