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1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Beverly Sedan

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.

No auction information available for this vehicle at this time.

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
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1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Convertible Sedan
Chassis#: 2228
Sold for USD$1,380,000
  2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center
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1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Berline by Murphy
Chassis#: 2377
Sold for USD$1,490,000
  2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
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1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan by Murphy
Chassis#: 2294
Sold for USD$3,525,000
  2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
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1930 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing-Top Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: 2369
Sold for USD$3,965,000
  2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction
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1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe by Murphy
Chassis#: 2167
Sold for USD$1,132,500
  2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction
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1930 Duesenberg Model J Sport Berline
Chassis#: 2305
Sold for USD$2,040,000
  2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
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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
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1930 DUESENBERG MODEL J TOWN CABRIOLET
Chassis#: 2401
Sold for USD$1,254,000
  2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
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1931 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing-Top Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: 2388
Sold for USD$2,640,000
  2016 Gooding & Company : The Amelia Island Auction
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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 Murphy image  
1930 Duesenberg Model J 'Disappearing Top' Convertible Coupe by Murphy
Chassis#: 2388
Sold for USD$2,200,000
  2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
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1930 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing-Top Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: 2310
Sold for USD$2,640,000
  2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction
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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
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1930 Duesenberg Model J Sport Berline by Murphy
Chassis#: 2305
Sold for USD$1,705,000
  2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island
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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
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1930 DUESENBERG J ARLINGTON SEDAN
Sold for USD$660,000
  2007 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2007
 

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Sold for $1,712,167
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