Vintage Vehicle Club

of Australia (1919-1930) Inc.

 

Make DeSoto  (Division of the Chrysler Corporation)
Year 1929
Model

Sedan  (Canadian compliance)

Body

Sedan

Engine

DeSoto 6 cyl.175 ci (2.8L)

Gearbox 3sp, manual.
Diff. Ratio

Diff Ratio - 4.7

Wheelbase

Overall Length - 155 5/8 without bumpers, 169" with bumpers

Brakes

4 wheel hydraulic.

Weight

Weight - 2655 lbs

Wheels Artillery
Tyre Size

Tyre Size - 19 x 5 inc

Origin USA
 

As it came to its new home in 2007.

 

As it is today

 

in between 

fun

Lots of work and hours of fun

 

 

History of this Vehicle

 

 

 

 

1929 - 1975

History unknown.  But story being put together by the present owner.

 

1975

The vehicle was registered in New Zealand.

2007 - Today

The vehicle was first purchased in Feb 2007 from Caringbah NSW in a million pieces.

 

  • All the woodwork had to be replaced because of dry rot had set in, there wasn't a single piece that could be salvaged. There were some missing pieces in the woodwork which we had to work out. It was all replaced in Tasmainian Oak.
  • Parts of the panel work were missing, we handmade everything in steel.
  • All chassis striped, cleaned and painted. 
  • All bushes replaced, front and rear springs were reset, new clutch fitted, new brakes and hoses, etc
  • New fuel tank
  • New radiator made up to suit
  • New front bumper bars made
  • All chrome work redone
  • Motor striped down and checked. Only 75,000 original miles
  • All wiring had to be redone from scratch and runs 12 volt
  • Resprayed in Acrylic paint (Red) to try and keep the old look
  • Interior - all replaced in Burgundy Leather and Charcoal carpet.
  • All instruments kept original
  • Everything we have done was in keeping with the cars era.

 

 

Since acquiring the vehicle back in 2007, my three boys and I have worked on the project tirelessly to bring it up to what it is today. 

 

2009 - Have a few more long days to go before it is ready

 

 

If you would like to contact the owner of this vehicle, please email to address shown on our Contact Us page, and include this vehicle reference des29sed4571 in your message.

 

 

 

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