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The Duesenberg Model A featured a race-bred overhead cam eight-cylinder engine and four-wheel hydraulic brakes. These advancements far outshone other passenger cars of the era.
The overhead cam engine initially displaced 183 cubic inches to fit the Indy formula. This was later enlarged to 260 cubic inches for the production car, which debuted in November of 1920 at New York's Hotel Commodore. The car on display had a polished aluminum body and wore no paint - it was displayed that way because there had been no time to paint it.
Production was slow to start, as there were initial start-up problems. Once those were resolved, another issue arose - a cash flow problem, for the company was undercapitalized. The company's salvation came at the hands of Errett Lobban Cord, who purchased the business in 1926.
Despite the cash-flow issue, Duesenberg managed to build more than 500 examples of the Model A. Bodies were built by many of the traditional coachbuilders of the era, such as Fleetwood and Brunn, although a few sedan and phaeton styles were supplied in quantity by Millspaugh & Irish of Indianapolis.
This Duesenberg Model A Dual Windshield Phaeton was acquired by Mr. John O'Quinn from the Sterling McCall Old Car Museum Foundation in 2006. it was previously in the Jerry J. Moore Collection from the early 1980s.
The car is finished in shades of brown and it wears an older restoration and shows minor cosmetic issues. The odometer indicates the mileage is under 22,000. It is equipped with dual side-mounts, and it has wide whitewall tires and Pilot Ray driving lights.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at RM Auction's Arizona sale where it was estimated to sell for $120,000 - $160,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $275,000, inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2011
The overhead cam engine initially displaced 183 cubic inches to fit the Indy formula. This was later enlarged to 260 cubic inches for the production car, which debuted in November of 1920 at New York's Hotel Commodore. The car on display had a polished aluminum body and wore no paint - it was displayed that way because there had been no time to paint it.
Production was slow to start, as there were initial start-up problems. Once those were resolved, another issue arose - a cash flow problem, for the company was undercapitalized. The company's salvation came at the hands of Errett Lobban Cord, who purchased the business in 1926.
Despite the cash-flow issue, Duesenberg managed to build more than 500 examples of the Model A. Bodies were built by many of the traditional coachbuilders of the era, such as Fleetwood and Brunn, although a few sedan and phaeton styles were supplied in quantity by Millspaugh & Irish of Indianapolis.
This Duesenberg Model A Dual Windshield Phaeton was acquired by Mr. John O'Quinn from the Sterling McCall Old Car Museum Foundation in 2006. it was previously in the Jerry J. Moore Collection from the early 1980s.
The car is finished in shades of brown and it wears an older restoration and shows minor cosmetic issues. The odometer indicates the mileage is under 22,000. It is equipped with dual side-mounts, and it has wide whitewall tires and Pilot Ray driving lights.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at RM Auction's Arizona sale where it was estimated to sell for $120,000 - $160,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $275,000, inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2011
2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $120,000-USD $160,000
Sale Price :
USD $275,000
1926 Duesenberg Model A Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Duesenberg Model A
(Data based on Model Year 1926 sales)
1926 DUESENBERG MODEL A TOURING Chassis#: D61H Sold for USD$318,500 2023 Gooding & Company : Estate of Mark Smith Auction | |
1926 Duesenberg Model A Touring by Millspaugh & Irish Chassis#: D61H Sold for USD$112,000 2019 RM Sothebys : The Guyton Collection | |
1926 Duesenberg Model A Sedan Chassis#: D64B Sold for USD$176,000 2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction | |
1926 Duesenberg Model A Dual Windshield Phaeton Chassis#: 1451 Sold for USD$275,000 2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions |
Duesenberg Model As That Failed To Sell At Auction
1926 Duesenberg Model A's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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