The vehicle has been extensively restored in glamorous black, red and chrome livery, and boasts just 12,000 original miles. It was originally purchased in 1931 for $17,000.
The Whittell Coupe is the work of automotive stylist Franklin Q. Hershey. The two-passenger, sporting coupe was constructed atop a long-wheelbase chassis, which added a dramatic 11 inches to the standard Model J frame.
The most distinguishing feature of the Duesenberg is its low-slung, brushed-aluminum roof, designed with a complete folding top mechanism and exterior "bows", to mimic the closed fabric top of a convertible coupe. The car is enhanced with numerous unique characteristics including a chrome-plated gas tank, port and starboard lights inspired by the Captain’s love of boats and a polished chrome "waterfall" adorning the rear deck.
The Whittell Coupe also boasts a lavish black patent leather interior, decorated with a polished-aluminum and black Bakelite cockpit, as well as a red undercarriage, just as it did when Whittell took delivery in 1931.
"The entire car is a masterpiece and one of the few automotive designs that is perfectly proportioned from every perspective," said Gooding & Company Specialist David Brynan. "And the interior, in and of itself, is a work of deco-era art, which is a key feature that makes the Whittell Coupe stand apart."
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