1929 Duesenberg Model J Murphy

VIN: 2134

$1,897,500

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Monterey, CA, US

  • Event date

    Aug 17 - Aug 18, 2012

  • Lot

    229

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    2134

  • Body style

    Convertible Coupe

  • Odometer

    97 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L8

  • Horsepower

    265

  • Induction

    1x2 Stromberg

  • Interior Color

    Brown

  • Exterior Color

    White

  • Generation

    1928-1937 Duesenberg Model J

Vehicle details

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Equipment

Chrome wire wheels, blackwall tires, dual sidemounts with mirrors, single Pilot Ray, rumble seat, drivers side tinted glass visor, Watson Stabilators. Concours restoration with excellent cosmetics and only the barest hint of any use. The first custom bodied Duesenberg J delivered by the factory. Early disappearing top convertible body by Murphy with flat raked windshield and center spline down the rear deck. Original owner was Mrs. Harry Robinson of LA, used in The Gay Divorcee with Ginger Rogers and most recently restored in 2010 by Fran Roxas. A handsome, rare, early Model J with unusual monotone paint on the body and chassis.

Market commentary

A great car with a great history in one the most collectible Duesenberg body styles. It is no bargain at this price, but it is a lot of automobile.

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