1961 DeSoto Two Door Hardtop
No Reserve. This exceptionally rare 1961 DeSoto 2-Door Hardtop represents the final chapter of one of Chrysler Corporation?s most distinctive marques. For 1961, DeSoto abandoned its familiar Fireflite, Firedome and Adventurer series names and offered just two body styles, making these final-year cars instantly recognizable to collectors. Only 911 2-door hardtops were produced, giving this example genuine rarity even among limited-production American automobiles of the era. Finished in Regal Red, consistent with its factory PP-1 paint code, this car showcases the dramatic styling of Virgil Exner?s Forward Look era, with its sculpted bodywork, prominent grille treatment, sweeping rear fins and unmistakable early-1960s Mopar presence.
The body tag further identifies this car as body style 612, confirming it as the desirable 2-door hardtop, while its serial number identifies it as a Detroit-built 1961 DeSoto. Power for the 1961 DeSoto was supplied by Chrysler?s 361 CI V8, paired with the push-button TorqueFlite automatic transmission, providing the effortless performance expected from DeSoto?s upscale positioning. Produced during the final weeks before DeSoto production ended permanently in November 1960, this rare hardtop is more than simply an attractive finned-era cruiser?it is a tangible piece of Chrysler history and one of only 911 examples built in the last year of a storied American automobile brand. MILEAGE: 44,967. VIN: 6113126571.
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Memorabilia purchases are eligible for free delivery to shows attended by Richmond Auctions. Memorabilia purchases can also be picked up in Greenville, SC or the McCandless Collection in Burlington, NC. Winning bidders of memorabilia items can contact us following the sale to arrange freight and shipping options. Please contact Reliable Carriers to arrange vehicle shipping.
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BUYER'S PREMIUM:Vehicles: 15% on LiveAuctioneers.Automobilia & Tether Cars: 20% on LiveAuctioneersIMPORTANT STEPS TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION:1. A Letter of Guaranty from your financial institution is required to bid in The Fall Spectacular Auction at the Savoy Automobile Museum since automobiles are selling in conjunction with advertising and memorabilia. 2. Message us to request a sample format of the Letter of Guarantee required to register about the pre-set bid limit of $25,000.3. Your bid limit will be capped at the amount set in the Letter of Guaranty by your financial institution.4. Send your completed Letter of Guaranty and a copy of your driver's license (front and back) to finance (at) richmondauctions (dot) com in order to complete the registration process.5. Once a completed Letter of Guaranty is received and verified by Richmond Auctions, you will receive an email with approval notification. Completed approval will allow you to bid on Day 1 and Day 2. If you have any questions, please call our office at 864-991-5949 and ask for Accounting.
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No Reserve. This exceptionally rare 1961 DeSoto 2-Door Hardtop represents the final chapter of one of Chrysler Corporation?s most distinctive marques. For 1961, DeSoto abandoned its familiar Fireflite, Firedome and Adventurer series names and offered just two body styles, making these final-year cars instantly recognizable to collectors. Only 911 2-door hardtops were produced, giving this example genuine rarity even among limited-production American automobiles of the era. Finished in Regal Red, consistent with its factory PP-1 paint code, this car showcases the dramatic styling of Virgil Exner?s Forward Look era, with its sculpted bodywork, prominent grille treatment, sweeping rear fins and unmistakable early-1960s Mopar presence.
The body tag further identifies this car as body style 612, confirming it as the desirable 2-door hardtop, while its serial number identifies it as a Detroit-built 1961 DeSoto. Power for the 1961 DeSoto was supplied by Chrysler?s 361 CI V8, paired with the push-button TorqueFlite automatic transmission, providing the effortless performance expected from DeSoto?s upscale positioning. Produced during the final weeks before DeSoto production ended permanently in November 1960, this rare hardtop is more than simply an attractive finned-era cruiser?it is a tangible piece of Chrysler history and one of only 911 examples built in the last year of a storied American automobile brand. MILEAGE: 44,967. VIN: 6113126571.
Please send us a message if you would like to see additional images of any vehicle.
Memorabilia purchases are eligible for free delivery to shows attended by Richmond Auctions. Memorabilia purchases can also be picked up in Greenville, SC or the McCandless Collection in Burlington, NC. Winning bidders of memorabilia items can contact us following the sale to arrange freight and shipping options. Please contact Reliable Carriers to arrange vehicle shipping.
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BUYER'S PREMIUM:Vehicles: 15% on LiveAuctioneers.Automobilia & Tether Cars: 20% on LiveAuctioneersIMPORTANT STEPS TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION:1. A Letter of Guaranty from your financial institution is required to bid in The Fall Spectacular Auction at the Savoy Automobile Museum since automobiles are selling in conjunction with advertising and memorabilia. 2. Message us to request a sample format of the Letter of Guarantee required to register about the pre-set bid limit of $25,000.3. Your bid limit will be capped at the amount set in the Letter of Guaranty by your financial institution.4. Send your completed Letter of Guaranty and a copy of your driver's license (front and back) to finance (at) richmondauctions (dot) com in order to complete the registration process.5. Once a completed Letter of Guaranty is received and verified by Richmond Auctions, you will receive an email with approval notification. Completed approval will allow you to bid on Day 1 and Day 2. If you have any questions, please call our office at 864-991-5949 and ask for Accounting.
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