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1930 Duesenberg Model J

Convertible Sedan by Murphy
RM Sotheby's Amelia Island 2022
Saturday, 5 March 2022
$3,525,000
Sale Price
$2,000,000 - $2,400,000
Est. Range
Yes
Reserve
5 March 2022
Sold Date
154
Lot Number
#1
Concours restoration
RM Sotheby's
Auction House
Chassis no. 2294; Engine no. J-269. Dark blue with dark gray cloth top over Rose leather. 420/265hp, 3-speed, Twilite headlights, chrome wire wheels, dual enclosed sidemounts with mirrors and chrome wraps, outside exhaust head pipes, extra set of chrome wire wheels with wide whitewall tires.

Evaluation: Spectacular paint, chrome, upholstery, glass, and top. A concours Duesenberg restored a dozen years ago for David Kane, class winner at Pebble Beach in 2011 and maintained in concours condition since then by the current owner. Represented as the original frame, firewall, engine, and coachwork.

Bottom Line: This is an outstanding Duesenberg bodied with one of Murphy’s best designs and one of few Model Js to remain together throughout its life with stewardship by several classic car collector stalwarts. Its acceptance at RM Amelia surprised even the usually optimistic pre-sale estimate. A great car for which a great price was paid.

by Rick Carey
25 March 2022

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