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Duesenberg Model J (1929 to 1937)

The Duesenberg Model J was introduced for the 1929 model year. The Model J is the most well known and most highly regarded Duesenberg car. A...

The Duesenberg Model J was introduced for the 1929 model year. The Model J is the most well known and most highly regarded Duesenberg car. At the time of its launch, it was not only the fastest American car, it was also the most expensive. The Model J was also the first Duesenberg developed under the ownership of E.L. Cord, who shifted the company's focus from sporty cars to high end luxury cars. Created to compete with the world's best cars, the Model J was fitted with a massive Duesenberg designed, Lycombe built 7.0L inline eight engine. As was common at the time, Duesenberg created the engine and chassis, while bodywork was done by a range of coachbuilders, even for the standard Base Model. In 1932, a supercharged version of the J was introduced, this car was known as the Model SJ. The most notable J variant was the ultra rare Model SSJ, which was not only supercharged, but built on a special shortened chassis. Sales of the Model J never reached their intended goals due to the Great Depression, and even an attempted update with the Model JN failed to turn to Duesenberg's fortunes, with the company folding in 1937.

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1931 Duesenberg Model J Roadster "Green Hornet"

Hershey, PA, USA

1931 Duesenberg Model J Roadster "Green Hornet"

Original & Highly Original

26k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$1,650,000

RM Sotheby's

Oct 8, 2021

Details

Lot 279: 1931 Duesenberg Model J Roadster "Green Hornet"

Sold

$1,650,000

26,388 mi TMU
Location: Hershey, PA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

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Auburn, IN, USA

1932 Duesenberg Model J Tourster

Original & Highly Original

111 mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$665,000

Worldwide Auctioneers

Sep 4, 2021

Details

Lot 68: 1932 Duesenberg Model J Tourster

Sold

$665,000

111 mi TMU
Location: Auburn, IN, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Auburn, IN, USA

1930 Duesenberg Model J Berline

Original & Highly Original

34k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$527,500

Worldwide Auctioneers

Sep 4, 2021

Details

Lot 30: 1930 Duesenberg Model J Berline

Sold

$527,500

34,527 mi
Location: Auburn, IN, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

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1935 Duesenberg Model J 'Sweep Panel' Dual-Cowl Phaeton

Monterey County, CA, USA

1935 Duesenberg Model J 'Sweep Panel' Dual-Cowl Phaeton

Original & Highly Original

438 mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$3,125,000

RM Sotheby's

Aug 14, 2021

Details

Lot 333: 1935 Duesenberg Model J 'Sweep Panel' Dual-Cowl Phaeton

Not Sold

$3,125,000

438 mi TMU
Location: Monterey County, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

1930 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing-Top Convertible Coupe

Monterey County, CA, USA

1930 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing-Top Convertible Coupe

Original & Highly Original

3k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$3,965,000

Gooding Christie's

Aug 14, 2021

Details

Lot 122: 1930 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing-Top Convertible Coupe

Sold

$3,965,000

3,333 mi
Location: Monterey County, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

1929 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Convertible Sedan

Monterey County, CA, USA

1929 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Convertible Sedan

Original & Highly Original

TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$2,365,000

Mecum

Aug 13, 2021

Details

Lot F49: 1929 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Convertible Sedan

Sold

$2,365,000

TMU
Location: Monterey County, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

1929 Duesenberg Model J 'Butterfly' Dual-Cowl Phaeton

Monterey County, CA, USA

1929 Duesenberg Model J 'Butterfly' Dual-Cowl Phaeton

Original & Highly Original

1k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$3,305,000

RM Sotheby's

Aug 12, 2021

Details

Lot 122: 1929 Duesenberg Model J 'Butterfly' Dual-Cowl Phaeton

Sold

$3,305,000

1,554 mi TMU
Location: Monterey County, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

1935 Duesenberg Model JN Convertible Sedan by Rollston

Indianapolis, IN, USA

1935 Duesenberg Model JN Convertible Sedan by Rollston

Original & Highly Original

31k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$1,341,000

Bring a Trailer

Jun 25, 2021

Details

Lot 49835: 1935 Duesenberg Model JN Convertible Sedan by Rollston

Sold

$1,341,000

31,000 mi TMU
Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

1929 Duesenberg Model J 'Disappearing Top' Torpedo

Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

1929 Duesenberg Model J 'Disappearing Top' Torpedo

Original & Highly Original

17k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$5,725,000

RM Sotheby's

May 22, 2021

Details

Lot 156: 1929 Duesenberg Model J 'Disappearing Top' Torpedo

Sold

$5,725,000

17,372 mi TMU
Location: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

1930 Duesenberg Model SJ Rollston Convertible Victoria

Indianapolis, IN, USA

1930 Duesenberg Model SJ Rollston Convertible Victoria

TMU

Manual

Sold

$2,970,000

Mecum

May 22, 2021

Details

1936 Duesenberg Model J Rollston Convertible Berline

Indianapolis, IN, USA

1936 Duesenberg Model J Rollston Convertible Berline

TMU

Manual

Not Sold

$2,800,000

Mecum

May 22, 2021

Details

Lot S147: 1936 Duesenberg Model J Rollston Convertible Berline

Not Sold

$2,800,000

TMU
Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA
Transmission: Manual

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

1933 Duesenberg Model J 'Sweep Panel' Dual-Cowl Phaeton

Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

1933 Duesenberg Model J 'Sweep Panel' Dual-Cowl Phaeton

Original & Highly Original

2k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$1,655,000

Bonhams

May 20, 2021

Details

Lot 143: 1933 Duesenberg Model J 'Sweep Panel' Dual-Cowl Phaeton

Sold

$1,655,000

2,814 mi TMU
Location: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

1936 Duesenberg Model J Tourster in The Style of Derham

Auburn, IN, USA

1936 Duesenberg Model J Tourster in The Style of Derham

TMU

Manual

Sold

$632,500

RM Sotheby's

Sep 5, 2020

Details

1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan by Murphy

Landkreis Neuburg-Schrobenhausen, DEU

1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan by Murphy

Modified

806 mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$781,000

RM Sotheby's

Aug 14, 2020

Details

Lot 131: 1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan by Murphy

Sold

$781,000

806 mi TMU
Location: Landkreis Neuburg-Schrobenhausen, DEU
Originality:
Modified

Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple significant modifications such as change in color, increased displacement, added performance equipment (Turbo, Supercharger), spoilers or bumpers, etc. Generally, removable modifications.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD