1931 Duesenberg Model J Derham

VIN: J448

$3,415,000

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1931 Duesenberg Model J Derham

Seller details

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    J448

  • Body style

    Tourster

  • Generation

    1928-1937 Duesenberg Model J

Vehicle details

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Equipment

420/265hp, 3-speed, dual enclosed sidemount spares, chrome wire wheels, luggage rack, trunk, wide whitewall tires, Pilot Ray driving lights, wind wings, rollup rear windshield.

Condition

#1 Concours

World-class. Could compete in the world’s best Concours d'Elegance events.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Despite being a decade plus restoration with tons of shows since this car remains in excellent condition. The paint is great with some minor surface scratching from wiping. The top is excellent as is the interior which only shows slight signs of wear. The chrome is excellent as is the engine compartment which has been thoroughly detailed. A rare body style of a highly desirable make which will be collectable forever. Hopefully the next owner enjoys it as much as the seller and his family have the past 20 years. One of 8 authentic Derham Toursters, Best in Class at Pebble Beach among many others, ACD Club Certified Category 1.

Market commentary

One of eight Toursters built by Derham. Delicious to look at, accepted everywhere and now eligible to go back to Pebble Beach. It is such a desirable and well-known car that it could have brought even more than the result here without being termed expensive.

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