Introduced in 1956, the Adventurer marked a significant leap in quality and performance. The 1957 model, powered by a 355-horsepower, 345-cubic-inch Fireflite V-8 engine, achieved a remarkable milestone as the first production vehicle to reach the coveted one-horsepower-per-cubic-inch ratio with its standard engine.
Beyond its impressive performance, the Adventurer came standard with automatic transmissions and offered a wide array of optional comfort and convenience features, including full power amenities, air conditioning, various radio choices, and a unique self-winding clock mounted on the steering wheel. With a suggested retail price of $4,272, only 300 Adventurer convertibles were manufactured.
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