Convertible Berline
Coachwork: Rollston & Company
Chassis #: 2611
Engine #: J-586
In 1936, Rollston built the last two bodies on the Duesenberg long chassis. This car was the very last one and was destined for the New York Auto Show that year. European influences included bullet-style heads- and taillights, pontoon fenders over disc wheels, and a sloping rear deck. Before the show, the car was bought by Conkey Whitehead, the president of Coca-Cola, who used it regularly at his Atlanta home. It later was purchased by jazz musician Charles Kyner, who kept the car for 46 years but, incredibly, drove it only once every year. After Kyner's death, the car passed to Richard Dicker of the Pennsylvania Rail Road Company. It was restored in 1990. It is the only Duesenberg Sports Convertible Berline left in the world and has won numerous awards. In 1936, Rollston built the last two bodies on the Duesenberg long chassis. This car was the very last one and was destined for the New York Auto Show that year. European influences included bullet-style heads- and taillights, pontoon fenders over disc wheels, and a sloping rear deck. Before the show, the car was bought by Conkey Whitehead, the president of Coca-Cola, who used it regularly at his Atlanta home. It later was purchased by jazz musician Charles Kyner, who kept the car for 46 years but, incredibly, drove it only once every year. After Kyner's death, the car passed to Richard Dicker of the Pennsylvania Rail Road Company. It was restored in 1990. It is the only Duesenberg Sports Convertible Berline left in the world and has won numerous awards.
This Duesenberg was given a comprehensive restoration that was completed in 1990. It is an AACA Grand National Senior award winner, CCCA Premier Senior award winner, ACD Category No. 1 - Certified Original Car (certificate no. 642811717-2), and a Best in Class award winner at the Great Automobiles of the Golden Era at the 2004 Meadowbrook Concours. It was displayed at the Petersen Museum as part of a six-month Duesenberg exhibit.
This is the last complete car ever ordered and sold by Duesenberg while it was still a manufacturer.
1936 Duesenberg Model J
Duesenberg
2022 Mecum : Monterey
Sale Price :
USD $2,695,000
2022 Mecum : Kissimmee
Lot was not sold
2021 Mecum : Monterey
Lot was not sold
1936 Duesenberg Model J Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Duesenberg Model J
(Data based on Model Year 1936 sales)
| 1936 Duesenberg Model J Rollston Convertible Berline Chassis#: J586 Sold for USD$2,695,000 2022 Mecum : Monterey |   |
| 1936 Duesenberg Model J Tourster in the style of Derham Chassis#: 2599 Sold for USD$632,500 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
| 1936 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Victoria by Rollston Chassis#: 2566 Sold for USD$902,000 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey |   |
Duesenberg Model Js That Failed To Sell At Auction
1936 Duesenberg Model J's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Duesenberg Model J Rollston Convertible Berline | 2611 | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |||
| 1936 Duesenberg Model J Rollston Convertible Berline | 2611 | 2021 Mecum : Monterey | |||
| 1936 Duesenberg Model J Rollston Convertible Berline | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $2,800,000 | $3,500,000 | $4,000,000 |
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