1923 Duesenberg Model A Rubay

VIN: 977

$374,000

Sold

1923 Duesenberg Model A Rubay

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Sotheby's

  • Location

    Hershey, PA; US

  • Event date

    Oct 9, 2015

  • Lot

    161

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    977

  • Body style

    Phaeton

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L8

  • Horsepower

    110

  • Induction

    2x1 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Exterior Color

    Dark Green

Vehicle details

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Equipment

Black centerlock wire wheels, blackwall tires, opening windshield, Stewart sidelights, dual SU sidedraft carbs, Bausch & Lomb headlights, rear mounted spare.

Condition

Owned by the Killorin family since 1948 Cadillac body Featured in The Classic Car and CCCA recognized as a Full Classic (tm) Restored like new, aside from the dual carbs, and runs like a train while being enthusiastically demonstrated by its owner Excellent paint, nickel, upholstery and top Engine and chassis are clean and orderly A highly impressive automobile

Market commentary

The bidders took the departures from stock into account, ultimately disregarding them in favor of recognizing the quality of workmanship, maintenance, history and style with a price that blew $65,000 past the high estimate, a 23+% premium. There is no arguing with their determination, because this is a wonderful automobile with a great story.

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