1929 Duesenberg Model J Murphy

VIN: 2284

$825,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Oakland, MI; US

  • Event date

    Jul 24, 2010

  • Lot

    260

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    2284

  • Body style

    Convertible Sedan

  • Odometer

    6462 M

  • Interior Color

    Ecru leather, Olive trim; Black cloth top

  • Exterior Color

    Black

  • Generation

    1928-1937 Duesenberg Model J

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Chrome wire wheels, Michelin blackwall tires, dual enclosed sidemounts with chrome bands, trunk rack, small Pilot Rays, radiator stoneguard, polished hood side vents, Watson Stabilator rebound dampers, wood running boards. Firewall 2284. Excellent paint, chrome, aluminum brightwork, interior, top and glass. A twenty year old restoration that still looks great and is holding up very well. Beautiful coachwork, too. John OQuinn estate.

Market commentary

Sold by RM at Meadow Brook in 2006 for $907,500 with ten miles on the odometer since then (probably on a pre cataloging test drive.) A rare, pure Duesenberg with engine, frame and firewall as they came out of the Indiapolis shop in 1929 and its origil Murphy coachwork. The buyer should feel very good about this purchase both from the inherent quality of the car itself and for its superb restoration. At this price it is all the car the money can expect to buy.

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