1929 Duesenberg Model J Murphy

VIN: 2209

$742,500

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Phoenix, AZ; US

  • Event date

    Jan 21, 2011

  • Lot

    272

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    2209

  • Body style

    Clear Vision Sedan

  • Odometer

    33873 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L8

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Exterior Color

    Dark Blue

  • Generation

    1928-1937 Duesenberg Model J

Vehicle details

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Equipment

Chrome wire wheels, wide whitewalls, dual enclosed sidemounts with mirrors, dual taillights, luggage trunk. An older concours quality restoration for the Imperial Palace Collection now losing its edge but still exceptional.

Market commentary

Sold by RM at Amelia in 2006 for $693,000, then by Gooding here in Scottsdale in 2009 for $836,000, this is the pinnacle of series produced (if the five in this style deserves the term series produced) closed Duesenbergs, a commodious, luxurious, elegant automobile of refinement and distinction. It has retained its value over the years even as the restoration has begun to age with little use (just 22 miles in five years.) A handsome automobile with exceptional performance, it deserves to be used.

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