Chassis 2608, engine J582. 1935 Duesenberg Model SJ chassis information

Torpedo Phaeton
Coachwork: Walker
Designer: Gordon Buehrig
Chassis #: 2608
Engine # J582

Sold for $1,650,000 at 2005 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall.
The Model J was produced in Indianapolis from 1929 until 1937 with a 420 cubic-inch DOHC engine producing 265 horsepower in stock form and 320 horsepower in supercharged form. Each of the chassis sold received custom coachwork built to the whims of the owner. Prices ranged from $13,500 to $25,000. Five torpedo Phaetons were built to Gordon Buehrig's design. The first body was produced by Brunn and two subsequent bodies were built by Weymann.

This car is one of the last two Torpedo Phaetons, which were built by the A.J. Walker Company to the Gordon Buehrig design specifications. The Phaeton Convertible was a result of an ingenious body design that allowed the rear body, behind the rear seat, to open as a spacious compartment into which the top could be lowered completely. Both front and rear doors have roll-up windows. Combined with low windshields and the short-coupled body on the longer wheelbase chassis, the Torpedo Phaetons are among the sportiest four passenger bodies ever mounted on the Model J chassis.

It was originally delivered new to E.L. King of Winona, Wisconsin as J-558 on chassis $2558. Mr. King was apparently not satisfied with the car and Duesenberg agreed to replace the complete chassis and engine. The original body was installed on chassis #2608 with engine J-582.

During the car's early history, it was in the ownership of several caretakers, until it was crashed in the 1940s. Many of its parts were cannibalized. In the early 1960s, plans emerged to resurrect the vehicle. Over the course of a decade, many parts were sourced, and work began in 1973. The damaged chassis was discarded and chassis 2470 was then used to fit the LaGrande body. The project proved too much, and the Duesenberg and parts were sold to a new owner who later finished the work in 1987. The completed car made its debut at the CCCA Grand Classic where it scored a perfect 100 points.

In 2005, the car was offered at RM Auctions annual Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook hall where it was sold to a new owner.

A complete restoration returning this classic to its original glory was completed in 2017.

2005 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall

Sale Price :

$1,650,000

2015 2
2014 1
2013 2
2009 2
2007 1
2005 1
2004 1

Year	Avg. Sale	High Sale	# of Sales
2015	$2,241,250	$3,630,000	2
2014	$1,265,000	$1,265,000	1
2013	$2,684,000	$4,510,000	2
2009	$2,365,000	$3,300,000	2
2007	$4,400,000	$4,400,000	1
2005	$1,650,000	$1,650,000	1
2004	$4,455,000	$4,455,000	1

Recent Sales

(Data based on Model Year 1935 sales)

1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Dual-Cowl Phaeton in the style of LaGrande Chassis#: 2592 Sold for $852,500 2015 RM Sotheby's : Motor City Auction
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Town Car by Bohman & Schwartz Chassis#: 2582 Sold for $3,630,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : The Andrews Collection
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Dual Cowl Phaeton by LaGrande Sold for $1,265,000 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Dual-Cowl Phaeton Sold for $858,000 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Fall
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Convertible Coupe by Walker-LaGrande Chassis#: 2405 Sold for $4,510,000 2013 RM Auctions - Amelia Island
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Roadster Chassis#: 2596 Sold for $3,300,000 2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Chassis#: 2406 Sold for $1,430,000 2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Bohman and Schwartz Sold for $4,400,000 2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Torpedo Phaeton Chassis#: J582 Sold for $1,650,000 2005 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall
1935 Duesenberg SJ Roadster Sold for $4,455,000 2004 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction

Vehicles That Failed To Sell

1935 Duesenberg Model SJ's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.

Vehicle	Chassis	Event	High Bid	Est. Low	Est. High
1935 DUESENBERG SJ DUAL COWL PHAETON	2592	2015 BarrettJackson Scottsdale

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