Kevin Jones

Desoto Diplomat 1958 South Africa Custom Sport Sedan Hi I was wondering if anyone could assist with some info for me please? I am helping a friend rebuild his 1958 Desoto Diplomat and we are struggling to find decent info on the vehicle. The only info I have to go by is the serial number: LP 2 69188 - which I believe decodes as a 1958 Plymouth 8 cylinder. Engine number: SLP 8 169 249 Not been able to find much besides it relates to Plymouth and is 8 cylinder... everything I research basically ends in 1957... What we have found out is that the Plymouth Belvedere with a Desoto clip on front fender was sent as a CKD to a company called Atkinson-Oates in Cape Town. I was hoping someone could help with perhaps origin - I think it might have been Detroit - but not 100% sure. Any info or a point in the right direction would be welcomed. Thank you Regards Kevin J