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This 1933 Duesenberg Model J Convertible is a previous 'Best of Show' winner at the Ault Park Concours d'Elegance. It has been owned by the Perkins since 1968 and took twelve years to restore. 'He drives a Dusenberg' is one of the oldest advertising slogans for one of the best-known luxury cars built in the United States. This Indianapolis, Indiana manufactured automobile was the favorite of the rich and famous driven by many a prince, princess or celebrity such as Clark Gable and Gary Cooper. The eight-cylinder engine produced 265 horsepower ranking it the fastest automobile of its day. Prices of the Dusenberg commonly reached the $20,000 mark when America was in the midst of the depression.
This is the long-wheelbase version of the Duesenberg chassis - 153 inches. Murphy Body Company of Pasadena, California built more bodies for Duesenberg chassis than any other custom body builder. One of Murphy's most handsome designs was this sporty Convertible Sedan Berline.
This Duesenberg has belonged to the current owner for more than 40 years. Original accessories included external exhaust pipes; dual Pilot Ray lights, which turn with the front wheels, plus a trunk rack and trunk.
This is the long-wheelbase version of the Duesenberg chassis - 153 inches. Murphy Body Company of Pasadena, California built more bodies for Duesenberg chassis than any other custom body builder. One of Murphy's most handsome designs was this sporty Convertible Sedan Berline.
This Duesenberg has belonged to the current owner for more than 40 years. Original accessories included external exhaust pipes; dual Pilot Ray lights, which turn with the front wheels, plus a trunk rack and trunk.
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1933 Duesenberg Model J Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Duesenberg Model J
(Data based on Model Year 1933 sales)
1933 DUESENBERG MODEL J 'SWEEP PANEL' DUAL-COWL PHAETON Chassis#: 2355 Sold for USD$1,655,000 2021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
1933 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe Disappearing Top Roadster Chassis#: 2421 Sold for USD$3,850,000 2018 Mecum : Monterey | |
1933 Duesenberg Model J Sunroof Berline by Franay Sold for USD$715,000 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
1933 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing-Top Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 2446 Sold for USD$2,695,000 2013 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1933 Duesenberg Model J Torpedo Victoria by Rollston Chassis#: J384 Sold for USD$979,000 2011 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island | |
1933 Duesenberg Model J Torpedo Convertible Victoria Chassis#: 2535 Sold for USD$1,437,000 2009 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club |
Duesenberg Model Js That Failed To Sell At Auction
1933 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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1933 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe | 2421 | 2017 Mecum : Indianapolis | $3,000,000 | ||
1933 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe | 2421 | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | |||
1933 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe | 2421 | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $3,600,000 | ||
1933 Duesenberg Model J | 2355 | 2009 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Houston Classic Auction | $1,250,000 | $1,600,000 | $1,800,000 |
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