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1937 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe

This short-wheelbase Convertible Coupe with Rollston coachwork was one of the last produced by Duesenberg and was ordered by Curtis King of Memphis, TN. Some of the features that give it a unique, graceful, sporty look include JN styling with scoop fenders, bullet tail lamps, external exhaust pipes, a fully disappearing top, dual covered spare tires, 17-inch wheels with full wheel discs, and a fishtail luggage compartment creating a long low shaped rear deck.

The J Models came powered by a Lycoming 420 CID straight-eight engine with an advertised 265 horsepower. The engine is equipped with dual overhead cams driven by hefty chains to operate 4-overhead valves per cylinder. The engine is enameled in bright green and the fittings were finished in nickel, chrome, or stainless steel. The brakes were oversized and hydraulic (vacuum-assisted). The use of aluminum alloy was extensive in the engine, dash, steering column, differential and flywheel housings, crankcase, timing-chain cover, water pump, intake manifold, brake shoes, and even the gas tank. The standard wheelbase was 142.5 inches and the frame rails are a massive 8.5 inches deep and a quarter-inch thick.

The present owners purchased the car in 1987 in partially disassembled condition. A total restoration was completed in 1989.

This car with chassis number 2549 and engine J-529 has one of the last chassis issued by the factory before the company's demise. Unique features of this Model J include Chrysler taillights, a sleeker rear deck, and 17-inch wheels with wheel covers, and it is the last of the four Rollston 'scoop' front fender cars. The car has a black exterior and red interior just as it did originally.

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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
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Duesenberg Model Js That Failed To Sell At Auction

1937 Duesenberg Model J's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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1937 Duesenberg Replica Spec Contr 2 door 2009 Boca Raton, FL Kruse$16,000  

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1937 Duesenberg Model J

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1937 Duesenberg Model J vehicle information
Convertible Coupe
Coachwork: Rollston & Company
Chassis #: 2549
Engine #: J-529
1937 Duesenberg Model J vehicle information
Convertible Coupe
Coachwork: Rollston & Company
Engine #: J-212
1937 Duesenberg Model J vehicle information
Limousine Landaulet
Coachwork: Bohman & Schwartz
Chassis #: 2613
Engine #: J-587