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£16,896

29-Years-Owned 1929 DeSoto Model K Roadster

United States • 17 Aug 2024

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AI Listing Summary

This 1929 DeSoto Model K Roadster, owned for 29 years, features a replacement Dodge inline-six engine, a three-speed manual transmission with overdrive, and a red and black finish. It participated in four Great Races and includes a beige convertible top, rumble seat, and various upgrades.

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Condition 

7

The car has been refurbished, participated in multiple Great Races, and has some modifications like updated gauges and a replacement engine. While it's been well-maintained, it's not in perfect original condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

K98617

Odometer:

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Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

TMU 217.7ci L-Head Inline-Six Dual Downdraft Carburetors Three-Speed Manual Transmission Dodge Overdrive Red & Black Paint Tan Upholstery Beige Convertible Top Wire Wheels Dual Side-Mount Spares Hydraulic Drum Brakes 12-Volt Electrical System Rally Clock Four-Time Great Race Participant
This 1929 DeSoto Model K roadster was purchased in 1995 by the seller, who subsequently commissioned a refurbishment before driving it in four editions of the transcontinental Great Race in 1996, 1997, 1998, and 2002, a span of appearances that included a second-place finish in the Sportsman Division in 1998.

Finished in red and black over tan, the car is powered by a replacement 217.7ci Dodge inline-six that breathes through dual downdraft carburetors and is mated to a three-speed manual transmission with overdrive.

Additional features include four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes, wire wheels with body-color rims, dual side-mount spares, a 12-volt electrical system, dual exhaust outlets, a beige converti...

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£11,984

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£16,048

Median Price (Since 2020)

£18,304

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