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To many, Duesenberg represents the pinnacle of American automobile art. Fred and August Duesenberg were master mechanics and metal artisans, whose names have lived on long after their company closed. This car was built for an associate of E. L. Cord who saved Duesenberg after the depression. The supercharged SJs are extremely rare and desirable cars. This one has been featured at Dusenberg gatherings at Meadowbrook.
In the Classic Era, it wasn't uncommon for an owner to have a favorite coachbuilt body, which would be reconditioned and moved to a new chassis every few years, rather than buying an entirely new automobile at tremendous cost. Duesenberg President Lucius B. Manning was no exception and had at his disposal a 'sweep panel' Dual-Cowl Phaeton, designed by Gordon Buehrig and built under the 'LaGrande' label by Union City Body Company.
This 1935 Duesenberg SJ has coachwork by Union City Coachbuilders and has the coveted supercharged version of the Duesenberg/Lycoming straight-eight engine. It carries s/n 2592 J-562 and is one of four chassis that was equipped with the LaGrande Phaeton body on a long wheelbase frame. The vehicle was first owned by the Vice President of Cord, L.B. Manning. Mr. Manning enjoyed the vehicle so much that he had the chassis fitted to a different chassis on four occasions. The other three chassis were sold to customers who had them fitted with custom bodies.
This vehicle shown is the third in the series constructed. It was originally sold to a customer with a Willoughby limousine body which had an adequate wheelbase to accommodate this LaGrand Phateon body.
This vehicle was shown at the 2006 Palm Beach International, a Concours d'Elegance where it was awarded the 'Most Elegant Car' award.
In the Classic Era, it wasn't uncommon for an owner to have a favorite coachbuilt body, which would be reconditioned and moved to a new chassis every few years, rather than buying an entirely new automobile at tremendous cost. Duesenberg President Lucius B. Manning was no exception and had at his disposal a 'sweep panel' Dual-Cowl Phaeton, designed by Gordon Buehrig and built under the 'LaGrande' label by Union City Body Company.
This 1935 Duesenberg SJ has coachwork by Union City Coachbuilders and has the coveted supercharged version of the Duesenberg/Lycoming straight-eight engine. It carries s/n 2592 J-562 and is one of four chassis that was equipped with the LaGrande Phaeton body on a long wheelbase frame. The vehicle was first owned by the Vice President of Cord, L.B. Manning. Mr. Manning enjoyed the vehicle so much that he had the chassis fitted to a different chassis on four occasions. The other three chassis were sold to customers who had them fitted with custom bodies.
This vehicle shown is the third in the series constructed. It was originally sold to a customer with a Willoughby limousine body which had an adequate wheelbase to accommodate this LaGrand Phateon body.
This vehicle was shown at the 2006 Palm Beach International, a Concours d'Elegance where it was awarded the 'Most Elegant Car' award.
2015 RM Sotheby's : Motor City Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $850,000-USD $1,100,000
Sale Price :
USD $852,500
2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale
Lot was not sold
2013 Auctions America - Auburn Fall
Sale Price :
USD $858,000
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Duesenberg Model SJ
(Data based on Model Year 1935 sales)
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ 'Sweep Panel' Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LaGrande Chassis#: 2552 Sold for USD$3,030,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1935 Duesenberg II Model SJ Torpedo Phaeton Chassis#: 1ETTW12B5NDJ00301 Sold for USD$187,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Dual-Cowl Phaeton in the style of LaGrande Chassis#: 2592 Sold for USD$852,500 2015 RM Sotheby's : Motor City Auction | |
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Town Car by Bohman & Schwartz Chassis#: 2582 Sold for USD$3,630,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : The Andrews Collection | |
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Dual Cowl Phaeton by LaGrande Chassis#: 2552 Sold for USD$1,265,000 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Dual-Cowl Phaeton Chassis#: 2592 Sold for USD$858,000 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Convertible Coupe by Walker-LaGrande Chassis#: 2405 Sold for USD$4,510,000 2013 RM Auctions - Amelia Island | |
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Roadster Chassis#: 2596 Sold for USD$3,300,000 2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company | |
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Chassis#: 2406 Sold for USD$1,430,000 2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey | |
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Bohman and Schwartz Sold for USD$4,400,000 2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | |
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Torpedo Phaeton Chassis#: J582 Sold for USD$1,650,000 2005 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall |
Duesenberg Model SJs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1935 DUESENBERG SJ DUAL COWL PHAETON | 2592 | 2015 BarrettJackson Scottsdale |
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1935 Duesenberg Model SJ
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Sweep Panel Dual-Cowl Phaeton
Coachwork: LaGrandeDesigner: Gordon Buehrig
Chassis #: 2552
Engine #: J-523