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This Duesenberg J (J-378) is the prototype Beverly Sedan built by California's Walter M. Murphy Company. Murphy built 125 Duesenberg bodies, including 8 of these distinctive Beverly Sedans. Originally created in 1930 for the Chicago Auto Show by Duesenberg's in-house body designer, Gordon Buehrig, the Beverly was intended for formal use but had rather sporty, close-coupled proportions and aircraft-inspired features that included this dramatic, slanted windshield framed on the sides by small, triangular panes of glass.
This prototype was originally purchased by Standard Oil heir Wallis Bird, who had a spectacular collection of cars. When Wallis died in 1940, his wife Minnie moved to France and his cars went into storage. After Minnie's death in 1962, 9 cars were auctioned in the famous 'Car Auction of the Century' - one of the first-ever classic car auctions. This car was restored in 1970. It was acquired by its current owner in 2002. It was shown at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours, the first time at that event.
This prototype was originally purchased by Standard Oil heir Wallis Bird, who had a spectacular collection of cars. When Wallis died in 1940, his wife Minnie moved to France and his cars went into storage. After Minnie's death in 1962, 9 cars were auctioned in the famous 'Car Auction of the Century' - one of the first-ever classic car auctions. This car was restored in 1970. It was acquired by its current owner in 2002. It was shown at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours, the first time at that event.
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1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Duesenberg Model J Murphy
(Data based on Model Year 1930 sales)
1930 Duesenberg Model J 'Disappearing Top' Convertible Coupe by Murphy Chassis#: 2369 Sold for USD$3,855,000 2024 RM Sothebys : ModaMiami | |
1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 2228 Sold for USD$1,380,000 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center | |
1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Berline by Murphy Chassis#: 2377 Sold for USD$1,490,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan by Murphy Chassis#: 2294 Sold for USD$3,525,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1930 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing-Top Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 2369 Sold for USD$3,965,000 2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction | |
1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe by Murphy Chassis#: 2167 Sold for USD$1,132,500 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1930 Duesenberg Model J Sport Berline Chassis#: 2305 Sold for USD$2,040,000 2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan by Murphy Chassis#: 2345 Sold for USD$1,105,000 2019 RM Sothebys : The Guyton Collection | |
1930 Duesenberg Model J Dual-Cowl Phaeton by Murphy Chassis#: 2366 Sold for USD$2,090,000 2016 RM Sotheby's : Hershey | |
1930 DUESENBERG MODEL J TOWN CABRIOLET Chassis#: 2401 Sold for USD$1,254,000 2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing-Top Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 2388 Sold for USD$2,640,000 2016 Gooding & Company : The Amelia Island Auction | |
1930 DUESENBERG MODEL J DISAPPEARING TOP ROADSTER Chassis#: 2346 Sold for USD$2,868,312 2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction | |
1930 Duesenberg Model J Torpedo Berline Convertible Chassis#: 2315 Sold for USD$1,425,000 2014 Mecum - Monterey | |
1930 Duesenberg Model J 'Disappearing Top' Convertible Coupe by Murphy Chassis#: 2388 Sold for USD$2,200,000 2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1930 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing-Top Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 2310 Sold for USD$2,640,000 2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe by Walter M. Murphy Co Chassis#: J331 Sold for USD$962,500 2011 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island | |
1930 Duesenberg Model J Sport Berline by Murphy Chassis#: 2305 Sold for USD$1,705,000 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island | |
1930 Duesenberg Model J Arlington Five-Passenger Club Sedan Chassis#: 2261 Sold for USD$506,000 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Sold for USD$1,072,500 2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island | |
1930 DUESENBERG J ARLINGTON SEDAN Sold for USD$660,000 2007 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2007 |
Duesenberg Model J Murphys That Failed To Sell At Auction
1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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