Equipment
420/265hp eight, 3-speed, wire wheels, blackwall tires, dual chrome horns, cowl lights, suicide doors, two rear-mounted spares,
Condition
Represented as one of three disappearing-top cars (which stow away the top underneath a flush metal canopy) fitted with dual spares. Bought new by the grandson of John Roebling (of Brooklyn Bridge fame). It originally had phaeton bodywork but, after and accident, was reskinned in its current configuration. It was restored in the 1980s but still looks spectacular even if it's lost some of the freshness.
Market commentary
There were four Duesenbergs on offer in Monterey this year, but this one was the most desirable, as reflected in this deservedly strong price. It last sold at auction in 2010 for $1,815,000.