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This Duesenberg Model J was originally fitted with an Arlington sedan body by Derham and used as a factory demonstrator. After Several owners, the car was sold in 1944 to Mr. Marion Roberts of Grand Island, New York, where it joined another Duesenberg, (J127 on chassis 2152), which had originally been fitted with this LeBaron Convertible Sedan body. Both Duesenbergs were then sold to noted Duesenberg collector Homer Fitterling, who undertook a restoration on this Model J but sadly determined its original Derham body was beyond repair. A body swap was carried out, and the LeBaron Convertible Sedan was installed on the restored chassis of this car. Upon completion, the car was granted ACD Category One status by Duesenberg historian Fred Roe. More recently, the car spent a few years in the Petersen Collection. The current owner acquired it in 2013 and a new restoration has just been completed.
William S. Rupert of Philadelphia, PA took delivery of this Model J Duesenberg which had previously been used as a factory demonstrator. Originally, the car wore an Arlington sedan body built by Derham. In 1933, the car was purchased by William Ferguson, also of Philadelphia. Mr. Marion Roberts of Grand Island, New York purchased the car (along with J-127/2152) near the close of 1944. J-127, following a previous chassis renovation, had been fitted with a new Lebaron convertible sedan body. The LeBaron body had originally been destined to be installed on a Packard chassis. The Duesenbergs languished in his property before finally selling the automobiles as a pair to John North of Maryland in 1965. By mid-1967 Mr. North sold the pair to noted Duesenberg collector Homer Fitterling. During Mr. Fitterling's ownership, J-338 was treated to a thorough restoration. At that time, the LeBaron Convertible Sedan body was removed from chassis 2152 along with its firewall and installed on the restored chassis of J-338/2350. Upon completion, the car was put on display in the foyer of his museum.
In July of 1988, J-338 was inspected and certified by Duesenberg historian Fred Roe and was granted ACD Category One status. Upon Mr. Fitterling's passing, his entire collection was purchased as a group for $13 million by collector Ed Weaver. After Mr. Weaver's passing, his estate was sold at auction. J-338 was sold along with 20 other Duesenbergs among approximately 200 collector automobiles.
J-338 was subsequently shown at the 1996 Port Gardner Bay Concours where it earned high marks. In 2001, the convertible sedan was purchased by the current owner.
The car is currently finished in red and maroon over a red leather interior.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2013
In July of 1988, J-338 was inspected and certified by Duesenberg historian Fred Roe and was granted ACD Category One status. Upon Mr. Fitterling's passing, his entire collection was purchased as a group for $13 million by collector Ed Weaver. After Mr. Weaver's passing, his estate was sold at auction. J-338 was sold along with 20 other Duesenbergs among approximately 200 collector automobiles.
J-338 was subsequently shown at the 1996 Port Gardner Bay Concours where it earned high marks. In 2001, the convertible sedan was purchased by the current owner.
The car is currently finished in red and maroon over a red leather interior.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2013
2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,000,000-USD $1,300,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,050,000
2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $350,000-USD $425,000
Sale Price :
USD $462,000
1931 Duesenberg Model J Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Duesenberg Model J
(Data based on Model Year 1931 sales)
1931 Duesenberg Model J Tourster by Derham Chassis#: 2440 Sold for USD$1,710,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan by LeBaron Sold for USD$1,050,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Arlington Sedan Chassis#: 2187 Sold for USD$857,500 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Tourster by Derham Chassis#: 2464 Sold for USD$3,415,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Roadster 'Green Hornet' Chassis#: 2410 Sold for USD$1,650,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Limousine by Willoughby Chassis#: 2438 Sold for USD$451,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Custom Berline Chassis#: 2371 Sold for USD$506,000 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J SWB Sport Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 2486 Sold for USD$1,320,000 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Pacific Grove Auction | |
1931 Duesenberg II Dual Cowl Phaeton Sold for USD$134,750 2016 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Tourster by Derham Chassis#: 2468 Sold for USD$1,320,000 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Phaeton in the Style of Tourster Sold for USD$265,000 2015 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Tourster by Derham Chassis#: 2456 Sold for USD$825,000 2013 RM Auctions - Amelia Island | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 2350 Sold for USD$462,000 2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Tourster by Derham Chassis#: 2440 Sold for USD$1,320,000 2013 RM Auctions - Arizona | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Dual Windshield ‘Barrelside' Phaeton by LeBaron Chassis#: 2318 Sold for USD$1,292,500 2012 RM Auctions - Hershey, PA | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Long-Wheelbase Limousine Chassis#: 2438 Sold for USD$330,000 2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 2363 Sold for USD$693,000 2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Tourster Chassis#: J444 Sold for USD$1,485,000 2007 RM Auctions - The McMullen Collection | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Tourster Sold for USD$378,000 2007 The Florida Collector Car Auction | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Special Phaeton Chassis#: 2189 Sold for USD$2,640,000 2006 The Otis Chandler Collection Auction |
Duesenberg Model Js That Failed To Sell At Auction
1931 Duesenberg Model J's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan Coachwork by Carrosserie Franay | 2465 | 2024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | |||
1931 Duesenberg Model J | 2009 Automobiles of Arizona | $600,000 | $900,000 | $1,200,000 | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J | 2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company | ||||
1931 Duesenberg Model J Tourster | J206 | 2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook | $430,000 | $350,000 | $500,000 |
1931 Duesenberg J104 Convertible Victoria | 2004 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $425,000 | |||
1931 Duesenberg Model J Conv. Victoria | 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | $450,000 | |||
1931 Duesenberg Model J Sedan | 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | $280,000 | |||
1931 DUESENBERG TORPEDO PHAETON | 2319 | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $410,000 |
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