1929 Duesenberg Model J Murphy

VIN: J123

$660,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Oakland, MI; US

  • Event date

    Jul 31 - Aug 1, 2004

  • Lot

    153

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    J123

  • Body style

    Convertible Sedan

  • Odometer

    58980 m

  • Interior Color

    Tan leather, Tan cloth top

  • Exterior Color

    Two tone Green

  • Generation

    1928-1937 Duesenberg Model J

Vehicle details

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Equipment

Body, chassis and drivetrain joined from new. Dual enclosed sidemounts, wide whitewalls on chrome wire wheels, dual remote spotlights, luggage trunk, Pilot Rays, vee windshield, rollup divider. A high quality older restoration from the early 70s, carefully maintained since and in nearly show quality condition needing only comprehensive detailing to be a glamour queen. Running board finish cracked, interior shows some use, engine has the usual older restoration weeps and dribbles. The exterior paint matches Duesenbergs engine color. Its not up to todays style, but its not outdated, either.

Market commentary

This is an exceptional Duesenberg. Period. It is as born and the one and only vee windshield Convertible Berline built by Murphy. It can be proudly displayed as is, but more proudly with some attention to its details. Even better, it is a great tour car that will stop traffic wherever it appears. Not cheap, but bought right here, a car the new owner will never regret stepping up to own.

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