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The now famous 'Mudd Coupe' was originally built as a short-wheelbase Derham sedan. It was sold to Dr. Seeley Mudd (an American cardiologist, professor, and major academic philanthropist) who set out to improve the car's performance as well as its design. He had the manufacturer upgrade the stock Model J engine to include a supercharger (the supercharger and exhaust pipe are from engine J-496), and two-barrel carburetors. It is one of only five such vehicles for which this was done. Dr. Mudd then sent the car to Bohman and Schwartz to have a new body fitted. His idea was to have an aerodynamic coupe design that would be way ahead of its time: he knew what he wanted and participated in the design. The body panels were covered in leather-like cloth and the car featured a sliding sunroof, unusual in those days. The four-door sedan coachwork was thus transformed into a sleek, aerodynamic fastback coupe. A Duesenberg chassis had never received such a streamlined look.
Dr. Mudd kept this car until his death in 1968. Though the car has an extensive history, the aerodynamic streamlined look of this Duesenberg sets it apart from all others.
Dr. Mudd kept this car until his death in 1968. Though the car has an extensive history, the aerodynamic streamlined look of this Duesenberg sets it apart from all others.
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Recent Sales of the Duesenberg Model J
(Data based on Model Year 1937 sales)
1937 Duesenberg Model J 'Throne Car' Limousine Landaulet Chassis#: 2613 Sold for USD$400,000 2011 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale |
Duesenberg Model Js That Failed To Sell At Auction
1937 Duesenberg Model J's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1937 Duesenberg Replica Spec Contr 2 door | 2009 Boca Raton, FL Kruse | $16,000 |
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