1936 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Berline

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.