This 1936 De Soto S2 Airflow is a restored sedan accompanied by extensive restoration documentation and factory-recorded right-hand-drive specification. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0 litre side-valve inline six, factory-rated at approximately 75 kW (100 hp), paired with a three-speed manual transmission driving the rear wheels. The odometer currently shows 93,855 miles* indicated.

Introduced for 1934, the De Soto Airflow brought streamlined styling and an unconventional body layout to Chrysler’s mid-priced marque. Its rounded profile, integrated headlights and forward-set passenger compartment reflected an emphasis on aerodynamics and interior space. The 1936 S2 marked the final year of De Soto Airflow production, bringing revised grille and trim details, a steel roof panel and an externally accessible luggage compartment. The National DeSoto Club records production of 4,750 sedans and 250 coupes for that model year.

Finished in black with contrasting pinstriping, the De Soto features rear wheel spats, black steel wheels with decorative detailing and chrome hubcaps, and wide whitewall tyres. The cabin combines brown leather upholstery and carpets with a woodgrain-effect metal dashboard, rectangular instruments and a floor-mounted gear lever. Further details include a split windscreen, front quarter vents and sculpted exterior door handles. The photographed body plate records S2S-2276 and RHD, supporting its recorded right-hand-drive specification. The visible engine stamping, S2-2525, agrees with the engine number recorded in the PPSR search, without establishing that it is the original engine. The supplied history describes its original finish as Winchester Gunmetal with a Sprig Green stripe, distinct from the black paint now fitted.

The seller has owned the car for just under two years and identifies one previous Australian owner, David Turner, who undertook its restoration. The accompanying historical write-up states that the car left the Detroit factory on 6 February 1936 and was delivered to dealers Mannway Paterson Ltd in East London, South Africa. The seller believes it was imported to Australia in 1986, with earlier ownership otherwise unknown. The supplied history dates the local restoration to 2018–2019 and records an appearance at Motorclassica. The seller describes the work as a comprehensive restoration to original specification, with supporting paperwork included, and advises that the car has covered very few miles since completion.

The seller describes the paintwork and chrome as being in excellent condition, reporting no chips, scratches or dents. The restored interior is similarly described as showing minimal wear, with all gauges reported to operate. The black respray formed part of the restoration, which the supplied history also describes as including retrimmed upholstery and refinishing of the dashboard to replicate timber.

Included with the sale are the restoration paperwork, an owner’s manual, a body service manual, a parts book and a master maintenance manual. The seller also confirms that assorted articles and trophies accompany the car.

As per Trading Garage Terms and Conditions, although Trading Garage has completed the following checks bidders must satisfy themselves to the accuracy of the description and do any research they feel necessary before bidding. All listings are sold in Australian dollars. This vehicle is currently unregistered. There are no security interests registered on the PPSR against the serial number and it is not recorded as written off or stolen.