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1932 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton

  • Coachwork by LaGrande
  • Chassis Number: 2480
  • Engine Number: J-463
The Duesenberg featured a 420 CID inline-8 engine that used twin overhead cams and four valves per cylinder to generate 265 horsepower. The Auburn Company had a Lycoming-built V-12 engine that offered 160 horsepower; Cadillacs 452 CID V16 offered 165 hp; and a 366 CID inline-8 from Pierce-Arrow produced 125 horsepower. Clearly, the Duesenberg's mechanical prowess was unmatched. 50 to 60 MPH was merely theoretical to most motorists, but those piloting the Duesenberg could surpass 110 MPH. Event he Phaeton-bodied J reached 116 MPH at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Its base price of $8,500 was equally impressive, making it the most expensive car made in America. Over the vehicle's lifespan, from 1928 through 1937, Duesenberg produced approximately 480 Model Js. The drivetrains remained virtually unchanged during that time, except for the addition of a centrifugal supercharger beginning in 1932. The so-called SJ models had 320 horsepower.

This particular example is a long-wheelbase 1932 Duesenberg Model J with chassis number 2480 and engine number J-463. It was delivered new with formal limousine coachwork by Rollston of New York, and later given a Dietrich convertible Berline body sourced from Duesenberg chassis number 2415. Sometime between 1946 and 1956, the car was involved in a garage fire and the Dietrich's body was destroyed. The engine and chassis, however, survived. It would remain in that condition until the 1970s when a restoration began. It was given a new body in the style of a LeGrande dual-cowl phaeton. The engine was rebuilt and upgraded to SJ specifications at that time.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2016

2016 Mecum : Monterey

Sale Price :
USD $600,000

2015 Mecum : Monterey

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $650,000-USD $800,000 
Sale Price :
USD $720,000

2015 Mecum : Houston

Sale Price :
USD $500,000

1932 Duesenberg Model J Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Duesenberg Model J

(Data based on Model Year 1932 sales)
1932 Duesenberg Model J 'Sweep Panel' Dual-Cowl Phaeton
Chassis#: 2841
Sold for USD$1,127,000
  2023 Bonhams : Quail
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1932 Duesenberg Model J Tourster
Chassis#: J490X
Sold for USD$665,000
  2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction
 
1932 Duesenberg Model J Stationary Victoria by Rollston
Chassis#: 2505
Sold for USD$1,325,000
  2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction
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1932 Duesenberg Model J Tourster
Sold for USD$522,500
  2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee
 
1932 Duesenberg Model J Rollston Torpedo Berline
Chassis#: 2574
Sold for USD$880,000
  2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction
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1932 Duesenberg Model J Town Car by Kirchhoff
Chassis#: 2514
Sold for USD$594,000
  2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey
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1932 Duesenberg Model J Phaeton
Chassis#: J4632480
Sold for USD$600,000
  2016 Mecum : Monterey
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1932 Duesenberg Model J
Chassis#: J4632480
Sold for USD$720,000
  2015 Mecum : Monterey
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1932 Duesenberg Model J Phaeton
Chassis#: 2480
Sold for USD$500,000
  2015 Mecum : Houston
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1932 Duesenberg Model J LWB Custom Speedster
Sold for USD$297,000
  2012 Worldwide Auctions - The Houston Classic Auction
 
1932 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton
Chassis#: 2206
Sold for USD$1,540,000
  2011 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions
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1932 DUESENBERG MODEL J DUAL-COWL PHAETON
Sold for USD$375,000
  2011 Auctions America - Spring Auburn
 
1932 DUESENBERG MODEL J FIVE-PASSENGER SEDAN
Sold for USD$404,250
  2011 Auctions America - Spring Auburn
 
1932 DUESENBERG MODEL J DUAL COWL PHAETON
Sold for USD$440,000
  2011 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale
 
1932 Duesenberg Model J Torpedo Berline
Chassis#: J546
Sold for USD$726,000
  2010 RM Auctions - Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook
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1932 Duesenberg Model J Tourster
Chassis#: J356
Sold for USD$550,000
  2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
 
1932 Duesenberg Model J Torpedo Phaeton
Chassis#: 2276
Sold for USD$500,500
  2004 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall
 
1932 DUESENBERG J LEBARON DUAL COWL PHAETON
Chassis#: 2206
Sold for USD$830,000
  2001 Kruse Auction - Auburn, IN
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Duesenberg Model Js That Failed To Sell At Auction

1932 Duesenberg Model J's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1932 Duesenberg Model J Victoria Coupe by Judkins23752019 RM Sothebys : Monterey $1,400,000$1,800,000
1932 Duesenberg Model J Tourster25712015 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours $625,000$875,000
1932 DUESENBERG SUPERCHARGED MODEL J BOATTAIL SPEEDSTER 2011 Auctions America Auburn Fall Auction$450,000$600,000$750,000
1932 Duesenberg Model J Custom Speedster25222011 Bonhams Quail Lodge Sale $400,000$600,000

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1932 Duesenberg Model J

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1932 Duesenberg Model J Vehicle Profiles

1932 Duesenberg Model J vehicle information
Dual Cowl Phaeton
Chassis #: 2841
Engine #: J-474
1932 Duesenberg Model J vehicle information
Dual Cowl Phaeton
Coachwork: LeBaron
Chassis #: 2206
Engine #: J-182
1932 Duesenberg Model J vehicle information
Victoria Coupe
Coachwork: Rollston & Company
Chassis #: 2505
Engine #: J490
1932 Duesenberg Model J vehicle information
Town Car
Coachwork: Kirchhoff
Chassis #: 2514
Engine #: J-497
1932 Duesenberg Model J vehicle information
Victoria Coupe
Coachwork: Judkins
Chassis #: 2375
Engine #: J-354
1932 Duesenberg Model J vehicle information
Dual Cowl Phaeton
Coachwork: LaGrande
Chassis #: 2480
Engine #: J-463
1932 Duesenberg Model J vehicle information
Formal Sedan
Coachwork: Rollston & Company
Chassis #: 2574
Engine #: J546
1932 Duesenberg Model J vehicle information
Convertible Coupe
Coachwork: Bohman & Schwartz
1932 Duesenberg Model J vehicle information
Torpedo Phaeton
Coachwork: Weymann
Chassis #: 2319
Engine #: J396
1932 Duesenberg Model J vehicle information
Coupe
Designer: Judkins Company of Amesbury
Chassis #: 2162
Engine #: J-137