@@loucostabile The thing about these MOPARS from the 50s and 60s was that the build quality was poor. Plus like most cars of this era they rusted quickly. These beautiful cars are in MUCH better condition when restored. This Desoto is Awesome. I really like the colors on these 50's cars. Today's cars seem to be ..white, black, gray, silver & tan )-: with a few red and blue tossed in. Thanks again for posting Lou!
What a Beautiful Automobile The 1959 Chrysler Corporation's DeSoto Adventurer was! it Definitely stands the test of time! I love that Awesome Chrome Dashboard with The Push Button Torque flite Automatic Transmission and The Advance Red Neon Speedometer! Chrysler was Always ahead of the other Foreign and Domestic AutoMakers throughout the world! They just never got the True Positive Attention or Accolades for their Advanced Design and Technology! But this Chrysler DeSoto is Definitely an Excellent Example of Chrysler Corporation's Attention to Quality and Detail and Craftsmanship! I love this 1959 DeSoto Adventurer it Manufactured the year I was Born! 1959 was a Great year For Gibson Les Paul's and Chrysler's DeSoto Adventurer!
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I bet that DeSoto had torsion bar front suspension. That DeSoto = Class! That gentleman was very fortunate to find this beautiful relic from the past. I loved that engine bay. Back then a person could actually service their own car such as adjusting the fuel mix on the carb's, changing out the spark plugs, setting the timing and dwell on the distributer and so on. Everything on those cars were analog controlled relay logic, as opposed to todays cars that are operated with a temperamental digital computer.
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@@loucostabile I am subscribed. I always enjoy fetching a hot cup of coffee and sitting down at my computer desk, enjoying your video's. I am a retired electrician/stationary operating engineer, and your videos really appeal to my interests!
That 1959 Desoto looks like something that your buddy Randy Guyer would own. That Mopar is in phenominal shape, and the engine sounds smooth and healthy! I love these old Mopars that stand the test of time. With these cars, you don't see thwm everyday! Another great classic as usual Lou!
Hi Jeff, "Wonderful condition and dramatic style." Well said! You're right, a challenge to find one like this today. A real treat to be able to share this one with you. You're welcome, Lou
1959 Chrysler products are one of my favorites. Very nice, rare survivor car. I'm continually amazed at all the options available in the old days I never would have guessed a 383 dual quad engine was available. Thanks for showing the speedometer. Great video Lou and thanks!
Those "ribbon" speedometers were all the rage in the later 50s...my dad owned a 1959, red Buick LeSabre convertible...it also had the ribbon speedo, plus that silly warning buzzer, that you could set at a certain speed, to remind you if you were speeding!...1959 was pretty much the pinnacle for swooping, huge fins...by the early 60s, those had diminished considerably...Style was so important, at that time...safety?--not so much!
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Great looking car 👍 It's such a shame that Chrysler Corp. at one time included the Plymouth, Dodge, DeSoto, Chrysler, Imperial, and Dodge Trucks brands, and now it barely casts a shadow. Thank you to the 'Lou Crew' for another educational, and entertaining, video!
Remember the comic strip "Grin and Bear It"? Apparently, George Lichty was a big fan of Virgil Exner's designs...virtually every car appearing in the strip, was a 1957-1959 DeSoto! What a beautiful car...from an era when nearly every car had its own unique identity.
Beautiful looking DeSoto with a beautiful engine bay! Good job Bruce, and Lou - thanks for a great feature on a rare and performance oriented that will turn heads all day long 👍👍
This one rips my head off, Lou. My favorite year for DeSoto. Wow, an Adventurer! Love the rear end - always a key factor. ;) No, this is when cars were such a thrill to own you took all your neighbors and friends for a ride. If I could go back in time...
Hi Dans Music, Happy to read this is a favorite year for DeSoto for you :-) Well if you can't go back in time......I think you're on the right TH-cam Channel for you, Lou
Hi Lou!! Another very nice Mopar!! I imagine these are very rare. Interesting that the fins & back end are identical to the '59 Chrysler - only difference was the tail light lenses. The same story for the '57 & '58 Desotos.
I would love this car just flying around town because this car was made to ride and enjoy ! the characteristics on this detail body style, wheels and hard top was designed by warriors in the auto World -- the dust and pebbles rising a trail cruising this beauty -- WOW - love this car -- would be my joy ride -- great video Lou -- thanks
Spectacular car from bumper to bumper. I remember in the '70's, when the '57 Bel Air, '55 Ford Crown Vic, and all the other classic iconic models were the only '50's models people really valued. I would see these in books and didn't understand why there seemed to be no interest, or very little. I knew their day would come. Now they surpass the '57 Bel Air and '55 Crown Vic in value!
That's about how it was. A co-worker bought a 1960 Chrysler 2 dr HT in 1978 for $100. Not a single person even called about it except him. The engine was stuck but he got it unstuck mostly using Marvel Mystery Oil and got it started, changed the transmission fluids and filter, coolant (needed a radiator rod-out but not a core) and drove it as is for over a year. About the only thing you could hear was the tires on the road.
This brought back memories! A next door neighbor had a DeSoto, earlier year I think, the stacked tail lights stood out. First time I saw a push button transmission. This one is a beauty! Thanks..........
Thanks for this video, My Dad had one of these when i was 5 years old, He worked at the Desoto Plant, You brought back a Memory of this car that i loved, Cousin Figel
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GREAT post. With your close up detail, I was really able to see one of these up close. At some angles I see a wee bit of Plymouth/Dodge/Chryslaer. No denying this was a cousin to those other makes. So many unique details here too. Great interior. What I wouldn't give to have my current Ford sound like this one!!! Chrysler did such a good job on the details here insde and out.. Great post as always. Definitely a thumbs up! Actually, I give all your posts a thumbs up as they are WONDERFUL!
Beautiful and rare care. Had a conv. Was one of the best drivers of my 108 cars Since Lou didn't ask. Bhp 350@ 5000 out of 383. Built 383's are one of most responsive engines.
Qué hermosas líneas y cromados que tiene este Desoto Adventurer 1959! Esas partes en dorado combinan muy bien además! Y me llamó la atención la barra verde del velocímetro e instrumentos. ¡Excelentes modelos clásicos traes al canal Lou, saludos!
Beautiful car. I remember them when I was a kid and I was enamored by the big fins and “cigars” in the front grill. They were so cool and there were so many different manufacturers and unique styles. 👍
Very nice. Be careful Bruce. If a guy named Randy calls, you might not want to answer - if you want to keep your car. He may make you "an offer you can't refuse."😅
Another beautiful one Lou! Love the old letter cars from Chrysler. Your videos will help people down the road with auto restoration reference and detail points
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That's one beautiful automobile. Has lots of class and style. I have always enjoy the time you take to go over all the little details Lou. Another great video. Thank you for sharing.
Silver instrumentation combined with the chrome trim and turned-aluminum plating is absolutely gorgeous. Too bad, the bean-counters at Chrysler didn't continue that tradition
Hi Lou, Amazing car. These cars are awesome to drive and I never forget my 1957 Chrysler New Yorker convertible. T- ake a look at this De Soto, Look at this 383 HOT CUBE with 2x4 barrel carbs. !!!! - It cant be better. - Beautifu car. - Thank you so much Lou and to thre owner of this classic icon. - Best greetings from Norway - Ole : )
Hi Ole from Norway, Happy to read you enjoy this "Amazing car" :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your car. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Great to see Bruce and his fabulous ‘59 - the final year of the Adventurers’ standard issue inline Carter dual quads. Rams were optional for ‘60, and after a short production run of ‘61s with the 2-barrel 361 motor, the DeSoto marque was no more.
Most all DeSotos, 1957 and newer, were fitted with Chrysler’s cast iron A-488 3-speed TorqueFlite trans. The 2-speed PowerFlite was available in only the Firesweeps that rolled off the Dodge assembly line. Firesweeps could also be ordered with TorqueFlites. And some DeSotos were ordered with 3-speed manuals.
Beautiful car! I always found it interesting that Mopar made so many name plates with a backward slant, whereas usually makers wanted that forward slant to represent sleek speed.
@@loucostabile I've wondered so many times why DeSoto disappeared. I guess I think it's because the market segment disappeared within Mopar. The Dodge top-line models crept closer and of course then DeSoto had its Dodge-based lower line, then also the Windsor and DeSoto got closer on the upper end. What do you think, Lou? Obviously it had nothing to do with the physical car itself...
Thanks, Lou, for another sentimental journey. Although this one is a sad (No, NOT a Saab 😉) story. In early 1960, parents had a chance to buy a 59 ADVENTURER exactly like this. I still have photos I took while they test drove it. Being just short of my driver's license, I desperately wanted that car to become part of the family. But they passed it up. But at least we still had our 55 Firedome. Then the local DeSoto dealer offered his last 61 DeSoto at a great deal. Once again they passed, only to trade the Firedome (six months later) for a 62 Plymouth Belvedere which to me was one of the ugliest cars ever built and a definite step down! It's Halloween 🎃, so I guess you could say I am still haunted 👻 by that American Horror Story.
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What a classy DeSoto! And right before the marque petered out in '61. The white & gold is a sweet combo & dig all the chrome trim inside. Imagine plastic trim interiors last 50+ yrs? bah ha ha
Too bad DeSoto in the end got squeezed out between Dodge and Chrysler. The 58 recession had a huge impact hurting these mid-priced cars. Even though DeSoto was fading in sales, they still were offering some pretty great cars (this car being a fantastic example of that). Thanks to the owner and Lou.
Designed by Virgil M. Exner Sr., Cliff Voss, and Gordon Davis. Gordon is still with us and did the detailing on this car at the DeSoto Styling Studio in 1957. Nice 383-V8 with dual quads and Torqueflite.
There are other years that have gems, but the Twenties, Thirties, Fifties and the Sixties, (Lincoln Continental as an example.) had the best designs. It is a shame that the don't look that good anymore. Signed-Richard. I am only Fifty plus.
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This car is amazing a great sleeper car looks like a grocery getter but 383 and duel quads muscle car power now anything today that comes with something can see a mile away
Hi clickyman, Happy to read you enjoy this "amazing car" :-) This one was in Carlisle PA. Please see the website in the description, and hope to see you at the 2023 Chrysler Nationals Carlisle Event, Lou
Hi Peter, Happy to share this rare treat with you :-) Good news! Thought you'd like the convertible version too. Enjoy! Lou th-cam.com/video/JeKSWiwSPTc/w-d-xo.html
Brilliant Exxner Design Its tbe real America!!!..... Actuially The father character John Forsythe in the major TV Series; Bachelor Father drove a White 59 Desoto, it think Adventuer, Convertable. And to us kids the car looked GREAT!!!
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Gotta luv the 50's MOPAR Forward look cars by Virgil Exner!! Awesome. Thanks for posting Lou! Have a blessed day!
Hi Gerry, Happy to read "Awesome" :-) You're welcome. Blessings received, and God bless you too, Lou
@@loucostabile The thing about these MOPARS from the 50s and 60s was that the build quality was poor. Plus like most cars of this era they rusted quickly. These beautiful cars are in MUCH better condition when restored. This Desoto is Awesome. I really like the colors on these 50's cars. Today's cars seem to be ..white, black, gray, silver & tan )-: with a few red and blue tossed in. Thanks again for posting Lou!
What a Beautiful Automobile The 1959 Chrysler Corporation's DeSoto Adventurer was! it Definitely stands the test of time! I love that Awesome Chrome Dashboard with The Push Button Torque flite Automatic Transmission and The Advance Red Neon Speedometer! Chrysler was Always ahead of the other Foreign and Domestic AutoMakers throughout the world! They just never got the True Positive Attention or Accolades for their Advanced Design and Technology! But this Chrysler DeSoto is Definitely an Excellent Example of Chrysler Corporation's Attention to Quality and Detail and Craftsmanship! I love this 1959 DeSoto Adventurer it Manufactured the year I was Born! 1959 was a Great year For Gibson Les Paul's and Chrysler's DeSoto Adventurer!
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What a year 59’ was and the “fin” wars! Rolling Art! This guy is one cool cat!
Happy to read you enjoy this "Rolling Art!" and the Caretaker too :-)
@@loucostabile He seemed a little shy, reserved somehow.
Indeed! Rolling Art. The designers surely thought themselves so.
I bet that DeSoto had torsion bar front suspension. That DeSoto = Class! That gentleman was very fortunate to find this beautiful relic from the past. I loved that engine bay. Back then a person could actually service their own car such as adjusting the fuel mix on the carb's, changing out the spark plugs, setting the timing and dwell on the distributer and so on. Everything on those cars were analog controlled relay logic, as opposed to todays cars that are operated with a temperamental digital computer.
Hi flashesofblack, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile I am subscribed. I always enjoy fetching a hot cup of coffee and sitting down at my computer desk, enjoying your video's. I am a retired electrician/stationary operating engineer, and your videos really appeal to my interests!
Front torsion bar suspension - Yes - on all ‘59 DeSotos as well as all Imperials Chryslers Dodges and Plymouths, with rear leaf springs.
The driver was the computer. Haha. 🙂. Another beautiful day
@@stuckinmygarage6220 I agree. Humans are more advanced than a computer chip.
What a majestic car, it exudes Chrysler DNA from every corner. And yeah, the engine is super smooth, and it's in mint condition.
Hi Fabio, Happy to read "What a majestic car, :-) Lou
+FabioQuadrana, 'AGREE WITH YOU, FRIEND. 'AGREED WITH YOU.
😉
Thanks! You are documenting a wonderful part of US culture!
Thank you Ben. Appreciate your support!
The DeSoto is excellent! This episode is outstanding! Thank you!
High praise :-)
Big thanks to Lou for doing this video. We'll be back next year with the 58 Adventurer. Hope we can hook up again.
Hi Bruce, My pleasure. Looking forward to the next episode. You're welcome, Lou
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Do everytime Lou
That 1959 Desoto looks like something that your buddy Randy Guyer would own. That Mopar is in phenominal shape, and the engine sounds smooth and healthy! I love these old Mopars that stand the test of time. With these cars, you don't see thwm everyday! Another great classic as usual Lou!
Hi Michael, Happy to read "I love these old Mopars" :-) You're right, you don't see these everyday. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Yes Michael, I have one in black!
@@johnnyduplantis Thanks Johnny, there are still more videos to come but Lou moves at his own pace. 😉
Beautiful Desoto! Wonderful condition and dramatic style.
Desoto is one of many lost but not forgotten US brands - thanks for bringing this to us Lou!
Hi Jeff, "Wonderful condition and dramatic style." Well said! You're right, a challenge to find one like this today. A real treat to be able to share this one with you. You're welcome, Lou
1959 Chrysler products are one of my favorites. Very nice, rare survivor car. I'm continually amazed at all the options available in the old days I never would have guessed a 383 dual quad engine was available. Thanks for showing the speedometer. Great video Lou and thanks!
Hi Gary, Happy to read this is a favorite of yours :-) You're welcome, Lou
Those "ribbon" speedometers were all the rage in the later 50s...my dad owned a 1959, red Buick LeSabre convertible...it also had the ribbon speedo, plus that silly warning buzzer, that you could set at a certain speed, to remind you if you were speeding!...1959 was pretty much the pinnacle for swooping, huge fins...by the early 60s, those had diminished considerably...Style was so important, at that time...safety?--not so much!
Mr. Frank's Desoto looks amazing! So much to see and enjoy in its styling. Dual quads & swivel seats, too. This one has it all. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, "This one has it all." Agreed. You're welcome, Lou
Amazing survivor car...smoothest start I've heard in a while. Thanks Lou.
Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy this "Amazing survivor" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Beautiful. My parents had a Pink 57 and Beige 58. Rust never sleeps in Chicago.
Hi Al, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Sadly, the Chrysler cars, in particular, rusted out pretty quick, which is why you seldom see such examples as this one.
The 1959 DeSoto Adventurer is a classic car luxury work of art. Thanks for the video.
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Great looking car 👍 It's such a shame that Chrysler Corp. at one time included the Plymouth, Dodge, DeSoto, Chrysler, Imperial, and Dodge Trucks brands, and now it barely casts a shadow. Thank you to the 'Lou Crew' for another educational, and entertaining, video!
Hi Mike YQR, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou
Remember the comic strip "Grin and Bear It"? Apparently, George Lichty was a big fan of
Virgil Exner's designs...virtually every car appearing in the strip, was a 1957-1959 DeSoto!
What a beautiful car...from an era when nearly every car had its own unique identity.
Hi Strange Daze, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou
There was a car dealership in the strip named Belchfire Motors.
Bruce's beard is just as impressive as his Desoto! Thanks Lou!
Nice :-) You're welcome Brian SD.
ZZ Top road manager, for sure!..lol.
Beautiful looking DeSoto with a beautiful engine bay! Good job Bruce, and Lou - thanks for a great feature on a rare and performance oriented that will turn heads all day long 👍👍
Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this rare car :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
No one did cars like Virgil
:-)
Brilliant designer of the “forward look.”👍
+1. Virgil Exner is the god of car design
This one rips my head off, Lou. My favorite year for DeSoto. Wow, an Adventurer! Love the rear end - always a key factor. ;) No, this is when cars were such a thrill to own you took all your neighbors and friends for a ride. If I could go back in time...
Hi Dans Music, Happy to read this is a favorite year for DeSoto for you :-) Well if you can't go back in time......I think you're on the right TH-cam Channel for you, Lou
@@loucostabile Thank you for replying and keep up the great work.
Hi Lou!! Another very nice Mopar!! I imagine these are very rare. Interesting that the fins & back end are identical to the '59 Chrysler - only difference was the tail light lenses. The same story for the '57 & '58 Desotos.
Hi Tiger, You're right, a rarely seen car today. Thank you for sharing what you notice, Lou
Very sensibly they put the fuel & temp gauges higher up than the '58 had them.
I LOVE THAT CAR
NICE!
'59 Desoto tail fins are contenders for Best Fins Ever. Look at the triple red bullets on each side beneath the angled brow..... EPIC style.
Happy to read "EPIC style" :-)
I would love this car just flying around town because this car was made to ride and enjoy ! the characteristics on this detail body style, wheels and hard top was designed by warriors in the auto World -- the dust and pebbles rising a trail cruising this beauty -- WOW - love this car -- would be my joy ride -- great video Lou -- thanks
Hi Noel, I agree, this would be a fun car to ride in and enjoy :-) Glad to read "WOW - love this car", You're welcome, Lou
I remember these cars when new... I was all of six. But they were fairly common at the time.
Hi David, What was common then is a rare treat to see now :-) Lou
Spectacular car from bumper to bumper. I remember in the '70's, when the '57 Bel Air, '55 Ford Crown Vic, and all the other classic iconic models were the only '50's models people really valued. I would see these in books and didn't understand why there seemed to be no interest, or very little. I knew their day would come. Now they surpass the '57 Bel Air and '55 Crown Vic in value!
Hi Jospeh, High praise for this car :-) Lou
That's about how it was. A co-worker bought a 1960 Chrysler 2 dr HT in 1978 for $100. Not a single person even called about it except him. The engine was stuck but he got it unstuck mostly using Marvel Mystery Oil and got it started, changed the transmission fluids and filter, coolant (needed a radiator rod-out but not a core) and drove it as is for over a year. About the only thing you could hear was the tires on the road.
Thanks!
@lou - great car story sir - and an amazing engine - super clean - enjoy the day
Hi Peter, THANK YOU! Appreciate your support! Lou
Thank you, Bruce, for sharing that wonderful DeSoto with us today. I wish it were mine!
Hi Chris, Happy to read you enjoy this "wonderful" car :-) Lou
This brought back memories! A next door neighbor had a DeSoto, earlier year I think, the stacked tail lights stood out. First time I saw a push button transmission. This one is a beauty! Thanks..........
Hi Scott, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Thanks for another great video, Lou!
You're welcome roysmemorylane :-)
Thanks for this video, My Dad had one of these when i was 5 years old, He worked at the Desoto Plant, You brought back a Memory of this car that i loved, Cousin Figel
Hi Cousin Figel, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
GREAT post. With your close up detail, I was really able to see one of these up close. At some angles I see a wee bit of Plymouth/Dodge/Chryslaer. No denying this was a cousin to those other makes. So many unique details here too. Great interior. What I wouldn't give to have my current Ford sound like this one!!! Chrysler did such a good job on the details here insde and out.. Great post as always. Definitely a thumbs up! Actually, I give all your posts a thumbs up as they are WONDERFUL!
Hi Brian, Thank you for giving all the post "thumbs up" :-) Glad to read the details you enjoy, Lou
Love that interior, just a fine example inside and out, and only 42K miles - wow. And thank you for the viewing pleasure :>/
Hi Dr. Candor, My pleasure bring you the viewing pleasure :-) You're welcome, Lou
Great looking car!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Beautiful and rare care. Had a conv. Was one of the best drivers of my 108 cars Since Lou didn't ask. Bhp 350@ 5000 out of 383. Built 383's are one of most responsive engines.
Hi John, Happy to read you appreciate the looks and rarity of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
Qué hermosas líneas y cromados que tiene este Desoto Adventurer 1959! Esas partes en dorado combinan muy bien además! Y me llamó la atención la barra verde del velocímetro e instrumentos. ¡Excelentes modelos clásicos traes al canal Lou, saludos!
Hi Jaime, Happy to read you enjoy the details and chrome on this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
Beautiful!
Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Hello Lou, what a beautiful car!
Hello Martin, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Thanks Lou. Virgil was a true visionary.🤙
Hi Ramon, My pleasure sharing this car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Hi Lou, that Desoto is a great looking car, it would look very nice in my car port. Another great show Lou.👍👍.
Hi Philip. Happy to read you enjoy this "great looking car" :-) Lou
So much styling just beautiful. Thank you Lou for bring us such an amazing car.
Hi Jimmy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and styling of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
What a great car! Love DeSoto fins. Thanks Lou!!!!!
Hi Mikey B., Happy to read you enjoy this "great car!" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
Another timeless classic. You always seem to find them Lou thank you for sharing them with us.
Hi Czech Mate, Happy to read you enjoy the cars I find and share. Thank you, Lou
Beautiful car. I remember them when I was a kid and I was enamored by the big fins and “cigars” in the front grill. They were so cool and there were so many different manufacturers and unique styles. 👍
Hi Georgia Fan, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car and it brings back good memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Thank you for going back three times, Lou. 👍. Always 🙏
Hi StuckInMyGarage, Glad to have this one on the Channel to share with you :-) Lou
Very nice. Be careful Bruce. If a guy named Randy calls, you might not want to answer - if you want to keep your car.
He may make you "an offer you can't refuse."😅
Hi Johnny, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice" car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
that Desoto is beautiful Lou with the swivel seats and the rearview mirror mounted to the dashboard. very classy 💯 I like the no post look also.
Hi Rich, Happy to read the details you enjoy about this car :-) Lou
Another beautiful one Lou! Love the old letter cars from Chrysler. Your videos will help people down the road with auto restoration reference and detail points
Hi Spider Man, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car, and helping restores too :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Another classic from the days of Chrysler designer Virgil Exner.
Hi William, Happy to share this "classic" with you :-) Lou
Super smooth and quiet. Love DeSoto! 👍
Happy to read "Love DeSoto!" :-)
That's one beautiful automobile. Has lots of class and style. I have always enjoy the time you take to go over all the little details Lou. Another great video. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Marcus, Happy to read you enjoy the looks, class, and style of this car :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video. You're welcome, Lou
Silver instrumentation combined with the chrome trim and turned-aluminum plating is absolutely gorgeous. Too bad, the bean-counters at Chrysler didn't continue that tradition
Hi Al Dente, Happy to read the details you enjoy on this car :-) Lou
DeSotos seemed to be classier than other cars in their range. Found a perfect one Lou
Hi FUBAR Model Yard, Happy to read "Found a perfect one" :-) Lou
What a sweet, rare car! Thanks again Lou!
Hi Deacon Blue, Happy to read "What a sweet, rare car!" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Hi Lou, Amazing car. These cars are awesome to drive and I never forget my 1957 Chrysler New Yorker convertible. T- ake a look at this De Soto, Look at this 383 HOT CUBE with 2x4 barrel carbs. !!!! - It cant be better. - Beautifu car. - Thank you so much Lou and to thre owner of this classic icon. - Best greetings from Norway - Ole : )
Hi Ole from Norway, Happy to read you enjoy this "Amazing car" :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your car. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Enjoyed your video of the ride with undercover Santa Claus...lol 😂 A very nice 59 DeSoto 👍
Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy the video :-) Lou
Beautiful DeSota!! 👍👍
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Holy moly‼️
It’s Uncle Jesse Duke‼️
Nice !
Great to see Bruce and his fabulous ‘59 - the final year of the Adventurers’ standard issue inline Carter dual quads. Rams were optional for ‘60, and after a short production run of ‘61s with the 2-barrel 361 motor, the DeSoto marque was no more.
Hi Noel, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
What was the HP rating on that engine?
Factory rated at 350 hp.
A great DeSoto Lou, looks good under the hood too.
Hi Derek, Happy to read you enjoy this "great" car :-) Lou
That's a beauty
Saw one just like it at a cruise night. In milford CT. Over the weekend.
Happy to read you saw one like this in person at a car show :-)
Awesome car. Dashboard is spectacular
Hi Kevin Z, High praise :-) Lou
That's a cool car! Thankyou! One of the few Desotos I've seen with a 3-speed automatic.
Happy to read you enjoy this "cool car!" :-)
Most all DeSotos, 1957 and newer, were fitted with Chrysler’s cast iron A-488 3-speed TorqueFlite trans. The 2-speed PowerFlite was available in only the Firesweeps that rolled off the Dodge assembly line. Firesweeps could also be ordered with TorqueFlites. And some DeSotos were ordered with 3-speed manuals.
Beautiful 😍😍😍😍😍 through and through! Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Happy to read and see you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
The best looking DeSoto ever. I've always wanted a 59, just like this one. You couldn't top MOPARS between 57-60, in spite of build quality at times
Hi Neil, "The best looking DeSoto ever." High praise :-) Lou
Beautiful car! I always found it interesting that Mopar made so many name plates with a backward slant, whereas usually makers wanted that forward slant to represent sleek speed.
Hi LoveIsAll, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
@@loucostabile I've wondered so many times why DeSoto disappeared. I guess I think it's because the market segment disappeared within Mopar. The Dodge top-line models crept closer and of course then DeSoto had its Dodge-based lower line, then also the Windsor and DeSoto got closer on the upper end. What do you think, Lou? Obviously it had nothing to do with the physical car itself...
AGAIN AS USUAL GREAT VIDEO LOU IREALLY LIKE THE DESOTO WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITES. LOOKING FORWAED TO ENJOYING MORE OF YOUR CARS
Hi Han, Happy to read this is a favorite of yours :-) My pleasure to share the cars with you. Lou
Thanks, Lou, for another sentimental journey. Although this one is a sad (No, NOT a Saab 😉) story. In early 1960, parents had a chance to buy a 59 ADVENTURER exactly like this. I still have photos I took while they test drove it. Being just short of my driver's license, I desperately wanted that car to become part of the family. But they passed it up. But at least we still had our 55 Firedome. Then the local DeSoto dealer offered his last 61 DeSoto at a great deal. Once again they passed, only to trade the Firedome (six months later) for a 62 Plymouth Belvedere which to me was one of the ugliest cars ever built and a definite step down! It's Halloween 🎃, so I guess you could say I am still haunted 👻 by that American Horror Story.
You're welcome RICK 0e. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents car choices :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Looks a bit like a Fury. De Soto was a nice car. Thanks Lou
Hi Lennart, Hmmm, speaking of 1959 Fury.......stay tuned :-) You're welcome, Lou
@@loucostabile More like a 57 Fury with the goldbar on the sides. All were white.
Such a beautiful car! I've never seen this car myself. Maybe that's a good thing, I'd probably drive off the road if I saw one.
Hi River Blue vert, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Nice looking Dodge and it has a great owner!
Win / Win
Another one you heard about but don't remember seeing.Nice Car.
Hi Tim C, You're right, a challenge to find one like this today. A real treat to be able to share this one with you. Lou
I'm just lost for words on this one!
:-)
A very Special car , Chrysler had many , I think the best of the best !
HI Vmax Muscle, High praise. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
What a treat boo 👻
:-)
What a classy DeSoto! And right before the marque petered out in '61. The white & gold is a sweet combo & dig all the chrome trim inside. Imagine plastic trim interiors last 50+ yrs? bah ha ha
Hi Pat, Happy to read you enjoy the details of this "Classy DeSoto" :-) Lou
Too bad DeSoto in the end got squeezed out between Dodge and Chrysler. The 58 recession had a huge impact hurting these mid-priced cars. Even though DeSoto was fading in sales, they still were offering some pretty great cars (this car being a fantastic example of that). Thanks to the owner and Lou.
Hi Allen, Thank you for sharing. You're welcome, Lou
the body was built like a sherman tank!.. nothing spared on metal, all heavy guage too!
Hi Martin, Thank you for sharing. Lou
Designed by Virgil M. Exner Sr., Cliff Voss, and Gordon Davis. Gordon is still with us and did the detailing on this car at the DeSoto Styling Studio in 1957. Nice 383-V8 with dual quads and Torqueflite.
Hi Donald, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou
inFINitly awesome 😁
(had to come up with sumthin different than FINtastic 😏)
Thanks Bruce for sharing!
Hi Terry M, NICE! Lou
Stunning beauty.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Very cool!
:-)
Fabulous.
Happy to read "Fabulous." :-)
This makes me think of the DeSoto from the Road Warrior (mad max 2). Nice car.
Hi noneed4me2, Happy to read you enjoy this nice car :-) Thank you for sharing what this car reminds you of, Lou
There are other years that have gems, but the Twenties, Thirties, Fifties and the Sixties, (Lincoln Continental as an example.) had the best designs. It is a shame that the don't look that good anymore. Signed-Richard. I am only Fifty plus.
Hi Robert, Happy to read the cars you appreciate :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
I love 50s mopars
:-)
This car is amazing a great sleeper car looks like a grocery getter but 383 and duel quads muscle car power now anything today that comes with something can see a mile away
Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy this "amazing" car :-) Lou
Very stylish. Car also.🤪😎
Nice :-)
Love it. 🥇
Happy to read you "Love it" :-)
Nice😀
Hi Michael, Happy to receive a "Nice" from you :-) Lou
Where exactly do you see these cars Lou,love to see one of them in person one day...,they are just so amazing
Hi clickyman, Happy to read you enjoy this "amazing car" :-) This one was in Carlisle PA. Please see the website in the description, and hope to see you at the 2023 Chrysler Nationals Carlisle Event, Lou
My Father had a 59Winser Light blue &white the inside mirror switch from side to side when a car would pass
HI Vincent, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Lol, "we have all kinds of fun in this"
Agreed.
Wow.... that sure ain't like grandmas 59 DeSoto....
:-)
Very rare, I've seen '57's and '58's at car shows but not a '59
Hi Peter, Happy to share this rare treat with you :-) Good news! Thought you'd like the convertible version too. Enjoy! Lou th-cam.com/video/JeKSWiwSPTc/w-d-xo.html
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Brilliant Exxner Design Its tbe real America!!!.....
Actuially The father character John Forsythe in the major TV Series; Bachelor Father drove a White 59 Desoto, it think Adventuer, Convertable.
And to us kids the car looked
GREAT!!!
Hi Cindy S, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing the TV info too. I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
DeSoto nice car
Happy to read you enjoy this nice car :-)