1929 Duesenberg Model J Murphy

VIN: 2165

$1,413,500

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 15 - Aug 16, 2008

  • Lot

    457

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    2165

  • Body style

    Convertible Coupe

  • Odometer

    2982 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    8-cyl.

  • Horsepower

    265hp

  • Induction

    2bbl

  • Interior Color

    Tan

  • Exterior Color

    Green

  • Generation

    1928-1937 Duesenberg Model J

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Chrome wire wheels, Pilot Rays, dual remote Lorraine spotlights, radio, dual chrome wrapped sidemounts. Excellent fits, flat panels, even gaps. 1982 AACA and CCCA 680. Not disappearing top, but a fully correct A C D certified matching engine, body and frame Duesenberg J. The restoration is holding up remarkably well, a strong indication of its quality workmanship and materials.

Market commentary

Sold at Kruse Scottsdale in 1998 for a reported price of $787,500; passed at Christies in Tarrytown in 2000 at $480,000; sold at the New York Auto Show and Salon later that year for $564,500, all the time in about the same condition as here, just showing a little more age now. The new owner might rethink the appropriateness of this price the next time the time is folded high behind the seats, but the clear history and great condition will continue to provide offsetting dividends, the essence of true value.

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