Equipment
260 cid Duesenberg Model A engine, dual Winfield carburetors, rear wheel hydraulic brakes, friction shocks, driver’s windscreen, red wire wheels, Dunlop Racing tires.
Condition
Raced at Indianapolis in 1931 finishing 12th overall driven by Babe Stapp and powered by a modified Duesenberg “RA” engine. Failed to qualify in 1932 driven by L.L. Corum. Re-engined with a Duesenberg Model Y engine driven by Willard Prentiss and finishing 13th. Failed to qualify in 1934 and damaged the engine in a pick up race driven by Buck Daugherty then sat partially assembled for years, eventually restored for Harry Yeaggy by Chris Charlton with the present Duesenberg Model A engine. Despite years of neglect while owned by Daugherty it is represented as the original body, frame and axles. Attractively presented with very good paint and sharp engine compartment but aged and used upholstery.
Market commentary
While the present engine is not the original Duesenberg RA or even the later Model Y prototype, it’s still Duesenberg powered and true to its heritage as well as being highly original in its important components. It presents well and will be a welcome entrant in many events and tours. As rare as it is, this is a significant find and was valued accordingly by the Miami bidders.