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£11,984 (Est: £10,000 - £15,000)

1929 DeSoto Model K Roadster

United Kingdom • 2 Apr 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1929 DeSoto Sports Roadster, originally made in Canada for New Zealand, is one of only three believed to be in the UK. It boasts a recent £25,000 overhaul, five new tires, and a well-documented history, making it a unique and potentially valuable classic.

Condition

7

While the car has undergone a recent overhaul and has new tires, the description mentions it being in daily use previously and having been in a museum. This suggests some wear and tear, but the recent work implies it's been brought up to a good standard. Known history in the UK show circuit also hints at good maintenance.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

OW2844

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

DFP460

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description Recent £25k overhaul; 5 new tyres; original RHD car made in Canada for the New Zealand market; well-known on the UK show circuit; believed one of only three in the UK; starting promptly and running well on site This 1929 flagship DeSoto Sports Roadster (often referred to as the ‘Espanol’ or 'Conqueror') dates from the first year of the K Series production.

The spec includes a straight-six 175ci (2800cc) 55hp flathead engine, 3-speed manual sliding gear transmission, Lockheed hydraulic brakes, ignition lock, brake light and steering hub controls for headlights with glass protection covers.

The soft top is a good quality item with a glass rear window.

It was originally built in Windsor, Canada in right-hand drive form for export to Cambridge, New Zealand where it was first registered in December 1929.

The car remained in NZ until 1982 when it was imported into the UK and gained its current DFP 460 registration.

Under the ownership of the late Colonel JD Carter in the Nor...