Equipment
Chromed suspension, 4 wheel hydraulic brakes, Miller 151 cubic inch eight with four Winfield SR carbs, Black wire wheels. 1931 Indy 500 winner. An older restoration with plenty of demo miles on it. A late addition to the auction consignment from the David Uihlein collection.
Market commentary
This transaction came out of nowhere, fought to this exceptional result between two committed bidders in the tent, one of them talking constantly on the phone for advice and the other, who was ultimately successful, acting on his own. A prized piece of American racing history from David Uihleins storied collection, it set a new benchmark for American oval racing cars, joining Gooding & Companys 2006 sale of the Duesenberg Mormon Meteor at $4 million and their sale of the Duesenberg J LWB Whittell Coupe today in setting markers for other cars and auctions to meet.