Equipment
Dual enclosed sidemounts with mirrors, Pilot Rays, engine turned dash, chrome wire wheels, wide whitewall tires, disappearing top, rumble seat, color matched brake drums, leather wrapped leaf springs. Restored in the 1970s and fastidiously maintained in several noable collections since. Fantastic paint and chrome with just two small scratches near rumble seat opening. Undercarriage clean and well detailed. Interior clean as well. Original chassis, engine and body, supercharger from J 401 added Great Car.
Market commentary
This J has somehow escaped the succession of restorations, color changes and engine, firewall, body swaps that plague so many Duesenbergs. This car, in fact, has received just one restoration and maintains its high level of detail despite the rebuild taking place nearly forty years ago. Fine enough to display at Pebble Beach and with just enough patina to drive without worry, this is the Duesenberg to own. It brought a premium price, amply supported by the quality of the car, its coachwork and the restoration.