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This 1933 Derham Convertible Sedan Speedster was sold new to H.G. Liebhardt in Denver, Colorado, at a cost of $17,000. The car was sold to Bill Harrah of Reno, Nevada, who in 1960, had Schwartz of Pasadena, California, restore and built the coachwork presently on the car.
The Duesenberg is powered by a supercharged, straight-eight cylinder, dual overhead cam, 420 cubic-inch, Lycoming engine developing 320 horsepower, coupled to a 3-speed manual transmission. The top speed in high gear is well over 125 miles per hour.
The car remained with Bill Harrah until his death, when it was purchased by John Bradley who had the car maintained by Mosier Restoration. The current owner purchased the car from the Bradley estate in 2007.
The Duesenberg is powered by a supercharged, straight-eight cylinder, dual overhead cam, 420 cubic-inch, Lycoming engine developing 320 horsepower, coupled to a 3-speed manual transmission. The top speed in high gear is well over 125 miles per hour.
The car remained with Bill Harrah until his death, when it was purchased by John Bradley who had the car maintained by Mosier Restoration. The current owner purchased the car from the Bradley estate in 2007.
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1933 Duesenberg Model SJ Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Duesenberg Model SJ
(Data based on Model Year 1933 sales)
| 1933 Duesenberg Model SJ Sweep Panel Phaeton by LaGrande Chassis#: 2540 Sold for USD$2,300,000 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall |   |
| 1933 Duesenberg Model SJ 'Riviera' Phaeton by Brunn Chassis#: 2577 Sold for USD$1,595,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey |   |
| 1933 Duesenberg Model SJ Beverly by the Walter M. Murphy Company Chassis#: 2538 Sold for USD$1,760,000 2013 RM Auction - Art of the Automobile | |
| 1933 Duesenberg SJ Riviera Phaeton Chassis#: 2551 Sold for USD$1,430,000 2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey | |
| 1933 Duesenberg SJ LWB Convertible Berline Sold for USD$671,000 2010 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions |   |
| 1933 Duesenberg Model SJ Sold for USD$1,688,500 2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions | |
| 1933 Duesenburg Model SJ Riviera Phaeton Chassis#: 2551 Sold for USD$1,320,000 2005 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | |
Duesenberg Model SJs That Failed To Sell At Auction
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Coachwork: Rollston & CompanyDesigner: Gordon Buehrig
Chassis #: 2539
Engine #: J-513