1931 Duesenberg Model J Victoria Convertible Rollston. E. L. Cord, owner Auburn Automobile Company, other transportation firms, bought Duesenberg Motor Corporation October 26, 1926, the brothers' engineering skills, talent brand name.He intended produce car rival size, power, luxury top European brands as Hispano-Suiza Rolls-Royce.
Fred Duesenberg set to build automotive masterpiece. superlative engineering included 265-horsepower engine could push car a 116 mph top speed. Duesenberg built 472 Model Js 1928 1935. two identical independent coachbuilders crafted body the buyer's specifications.
1931 Duesenberg Model J RM Sotheby's/Tom Gidden. There's reason the phrase "That's Duesy" been reserved the biggest best, matter object subject. Duesenberg Model J, introduced the world December 1928, arguably finest American automobile built. that's what E.L. Cord .
Santa Monica, Calif. — Gooding Christie's return Amelia Island March 2025 host first auction event its acquisition global luxury leader Christie's. Early consignments the sale include 1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan Paris Salon de l'Automobile Queen Maria Yugoslavia fame, well a selection offerings longtime .
1931 Duesenberg Model J Specifications. 1931 Duesenberg Model J built a Lycoming 420 cubic straight delivering 265 HP. are valves cylinder dual overhead camshafts. top speed rated 90 MPH second gear 115 MPH third gear. Transmission a Warner speed manual.
Duesenberg built 481 Model Js 1928 1935. two identical independent coachbuilders crafted body the buyer's specifications. it world's finest? thing certain--the Model J always in running. Duesenberg ads the car wealth privilege. / THF101796, THF83515
This 1931 Model J, its original Convertible Sedan body Murphy, no exception, with few updates some minor refurbishing, has remained the care those cherish unique heritage. Model Js Fred August Duesenberg engineered arguably finest automobiles produced America their day.
The Model J initially with four-speed transmission, vacuum-assisted four-wheel hydraulic brakes, front beam axle, live rear axle, a standard 142.5-inch wheelbase. optional 153.5-inch platform available, with shorter 'SSJ' 125-inch wheelbase (two examples built this platform).
On December 1, 1928, Duesenberg Model J its grand entrance the York Auto Show, heralding new era Indianapolis craftsmanship. its core Fred Duesenberg's potent 420 cubic-inch inline eight-cylinder engine, marvel boasting twin overhead camshafts four valves cylinder. 265 bhp its natural state 320 bhp the optional supercharger, Model J .
Formerly owned the Petersen Automotive Museum Aaron Weiss rare coachwork the short-wheelbase chassis Well-preserved restoration noted specialists Classic Car Club America (CCCA) Full Classic Auburn Cord Duesenberg (ACD) Certified Category 1 (D-058) Duesenberg Model J an engineering tour de force, its 265-horsepower twin-cam eight-cylinder
