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In the 1960s, this Duesenberg only consisted of an original running chassis and J motor. On page 135 of 'Elberts' book on Duesenbergs was a drawing of this body that was never built on a Duesenberg chassis. the owners' grandparents, Bill & Katherine Goodwin of Frankfort, Indiana, had this body built by Ray Jones of Detroit, Michigan. The body, designed by Strother MacMinn, was completed in the late 1960s.
The Duesenberg Model J was introduced in December 1928 to universal applause. It was proclaimed 'the world's finest motor car.' The Duesenberg chassis sold for $8,500, and depending on the coachwork selected could cost up to $25,000, a stupendous sum for this period. The car is powered by a Lycoming, straight-eight 420 cubic-inch engine with an advertised 265 horsepower. The engine was equipped with dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder, a performance enhancement used to this day. The car was capable of 89 miles per hour in second gear and 112-116 in high gear. The speedometer is calibrated to 150 miles per hour. This made the oversized hydraulic, vacuum-assisted brakes a necessity.
The Duesenberg Model J was introduced in December 1928 to universal applause. It was proclaimed 'the world's finest motor car.' The Duesenberg chassis sold for $8,500, and depending on the coachwork selected could cost up to $25,000, a stupendous sum for this period. The car is powered by a Lycoming, straight-eight 420 cubic-inch engine with an advertised 265 horsepower. The engine was equipped with dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder, a performance enhancement used to this day. The car was capable of 89 miles per hour in second gear and 112-116 in high gear. The speedometer is calibrated to 150 miles per hour. This made the oversized hydraulic, vacuum-assisted brakes a necessity.
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1929 Duesenberg Model J Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Duesenberg Model J
(Data based on Model Year 1929 sales)
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Berline Chassis#: 2143 Sold for USD$2,260,000 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona |   |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Sedan by Derham/Bohman & Schwartz Chassis#: 2143 Sold for USD$737,000 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan Chassis#: J262 Sold for USD$1,155,000 2018 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe by Fleetwood Chassis#: 2157 Sold for USD$990,000 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall |   |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton Chassis#: 2151 Sold for USD$2,420,000 2016 Gooding & Company : The Scottsdale Auction |   |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe by Murphy Chassis#: 2168 Sold for USD$1,402,500 2015 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton Chassis#: 2151 Sold for USD$2,090,000 2014 Gooding & Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Sport Sedan Chassis#: 2163 Sold for USD$962,500 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Sport Sedan Chassis#: 2132 Sold for USD$990,000 2012 RM Auctions - Monterey | |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton 'Blue J' Chassis#: 2292 Sold for USD$1,980,000 2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction |   |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Berline Chassis#: 2127 Sold for USD$803,000 2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla |   |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton Chassis#: 2136 / J116 Sold for USD$1,237,500 2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions | |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J 7-Passenger Sedan Sold for USD$357,500 2010 Auctions America : Auburn Collector Car Auction | |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan Chassis#: J262 Sold for USD$825,000 2010 RM Auctions - Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Sold for USD$858,000 2009 Automobiles of Arizona | |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Sold for USD$1,375,000 2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company |   |
| 1929 DUESENBERG DERHAM CONVERTIBLE COUPE Sold for USD$742,500 2008 Worldwide Auctions - The Auburn Auction 2008 | |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton Chassis#: 2174 Sold for USD$1,760,000 2008 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona |   |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J by Barker Sold for USD$616,000 2007 Gooding & Company | |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan Chassis#: J262 Sold for USD$907,500 2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook |
Duesenberg Model Js That Failed To Sell At Auction
1929 Duesenberg Model J's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Sweep Panel Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron | 2177 | 2024 RM Sothebys : ModaMiami | $2,650,000 | $2,850,000 | |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J LaGrande Blind Quarter Brougham | 2210 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $800,000 | $800,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J LaGrande Blind Quarter Brougham | 2210 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $850,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,500,000 |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J1929 Duesenberg Model J LaGrande Blind Quarter Brougham | 2210 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $900,000 | ||
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J LaGrande Blind Quarter Brougham | 2210 | 2022 Mecum : Monterey | $1,100,000 | ||
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Berline | 2143 | 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Riyadh Auction | |||
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron | 2174 | 2010 Worldwide Auctions The Auburn Auction | $1,700,000 | $2,000,000 | |
| 1929 Duesenberg Phaeton | 2009 Leake Auctions Dallas 37th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall | $600,000 | |||
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupé | 2239 | 2009 Bonhams Automobiles d'Exception à Retromobile | $1,500,000 | $2,000,000 | |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J Derham Convertible Coupe | 2008 Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale | $640,000 | |||
| 1929 Duesenberg J Sedanca De Ville | 2006 Worldwide Auctions Houston Classic 2006 | ||||
| 1929 DUESENBERG DERHAM PHAETON KNOWN AS THE ELVIS DUESENBERG | 2001 Kruse Auction Santa Clara, CA | $880,000 | |||
| 1929 DUESENBERG MODEL J TORPEDO CONVERTIBLE COUPE | 2221 | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $850,000 |
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