Photo: RM Auctions
Designed by J. Herbert Newport, the 1935 Duesenberg Model J convertible coupe features the best styling cues of that era. The traditional upright radiator casing and headlights were accompanied by deeply skirted and rounded fenders. Also, it had classic suicide doors, a narrow “aerodynamic” tilted windshield but the most innovative feature was it’s convertible top.
Most ragtops of the period were so clumsy that you needed at least two people to fold or unfold them. This Duesenberg convertible had an incorporated “semi-automatic” top, that was activated by inserting and winding a hand crank into a special socket on the side of the car.
The superb classic convertible was powered by a 6.8-liter (420 cui) inline eight-cilinder DOHC engine that produced 320 hp and it was mounted to a three-speed manual transmission. This unique model was the only one to be equipped with a supercharger.
Only three models of the Model J were made and this one was sold this month at a staggering price of $4,510,000 at the official auction house of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.
Source: RM Auctions
The superb classic convertible was powered by a 6.8-liter (420 cui) inline eight-cilinder DOHC engine that produced 320 hp and it was mounted to a three-speed manual transmission. This unique model was the only one to be equipped with a supercharger.
Only three models of the Model J were made and this one was sold this month at a staggering price of $4,510,000 at the official auction house of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.
Source: RM Auctions
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