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This 1930 Duesenberg Model J Torpedo Berline Convertible with chassis number 2315, engine number J-391, and body 952 was completed by Walter M. Murphy Coachbuilders of Pasadena, California, as a demonstrator for Duesenberg's Los Angeles sales branch. It was originally painted in Washington Blue and was sold to Hollywood screenwriter Gene Markey, who later became a highly decorated Rear Admiral after World War II. During the 1940s, it passed through the care of several owners including James Talmadge (son of Buster Keaton and Norma Talmadge), who in 1952 traded the car to actor Tyrone Power for a new MG. Power owned the car until his death at the age of 44 in 1958, after which it was sold to J.B. Nethercutt and then to Bill Harrah's Auto Museum in Reno, Nevada. It was then purchased in 1986 by Joseph Folladori of Indianapolis, who restored it and finished it in its present color scheme. In 1991 it became part of the Las Vegas Imperial Palace Auto Collection, after which it was in the care of several short-term owners until its purchase by the John O'Quinn Collection.
In March of 1998, the vehicle was one of six Duesenbergs specially invited to the Geneva Automobile Show in Switzerland. It was featured in the November 1952 issue of Road & Track and, more recently, was immortalized by Beverly Rae Kimes in, A Duesie's Dozen, The Ownership Ancestry of J-391.
This vehicle is an ACD Certified Category 1 Original example with its original engine, chassis, and body.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2014
In March of 1998, the vehicle was one of six Duesenbergs specially invited to the Geneva Automobile Show in Switzerland. It was featured in the November 1952 issue of Road & Track and, more recently, was immortalized by Beverly Rae Kimes in, A Duesie's Dozen, The Ownership Ancestry of J-391.
This vehicle is an ACD Certified Category 1 Original example with its original engine, chassis, and body.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2014
2014 Mecum - Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,400,000-USD $1,700,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,425,000
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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