Finished in attractive Maroon over supple Tan Leather interior and
matching Tan cloth convertible top, this replica 1935 Duesenberg
Model SJ Torpedo Phaeton for sale emulates the original with
perfection! This beautiful reproduction Duesenberg, seen here, is
powered by a Ford 5.8L fuel-injected V8 engine and 3-speed AOD
transmission. A fantastic example that is now fitted with modern
conveniences to include air conditioning, power windows, AM/FM/CD
changer audio system, power steering, and power-assisted disc
brakes! Additional features include the dual cowls with individual
windshields, authentic chrome brightwork, chrome horns, fog lamps,
side-mounted spare tires, machine-turned metal surfaces,
spotlights, disappearing convertible top design with unique curved
rear trunk. Our available Torpedo Phaeton has been driven only
12,506 miles since completion in 1992 and comes complete with
original side curtain, storage bags, front and rear seat belts,
along with, a battery charging adapter for storage.
History About The Duesenberg Motor Co. & The Duesenberg II:
When the Duesenberg brothers teamed up to engineer specialized
racing engines for vehicles, good things transpired for those lucky
enough to own one. In fact, a Duesenberg finished 10th at the
Indianapolis 500 in 1914, but would prove the endurance capability
by bringing the first American win at the French Grand Prix in Le
Mans in 1921. From that success, Duesenberg would eventually win
the Indy 500 in 1922, 1924, 1925, and again in 1927. To no
surprise, this caught the attention of E.L. Cord of the Auburn
Automobile Company, who would purchase Duesenberg Motors and
Automobile Company in October 1925 in order to capitalize on the
its racing reputation and their engineering skillset to begin
producing ultra high-end luxury cars. They were to be the biggest,
fastest, and most expensive cars ever made from American soil. E.L.
Cord wanted to compete against the worlds ultra high-end luxury
market against the likes of Rolls Royce, Isotta Fraschini,
Mercedes-Benz, and Hispano-Suiza as the world's greatest luxury
automobile!
The company, now simply named Duesenberg, Inc. continued to focus
on producing horsepower atop massive frameworks, allowing the
elegant body designs to be completed by prominent coachbuilders
such as Judkins, Derham, Brunn, LeBaron, and many others. They
prevailed in many ways, with only one tremendous obstacle, the
Great Depression. Finished cost was upwards of $20,000, the
equivalent of nearly $390,000 today! With the average annual
household income in 1930 was $1,368, & unemployment at 18.3%, these
models were for only the ultra-wealthy, like celebrity owners Clark
Gable, Howard Hughes, Elizabeth Arden, and Gary Cooper, along with,
foreign royalty, and other elitists around the world. Even gangster
Al Capone could not resist owning one! Sadly, due to the Great
Depression Duesenberg Inc. was forced to close its doors in 1937.
Leaving only 481 Model J's of which some have been lost forever. It
is said that 78% remain in prominent collections today. All held
proudly with mighty price tags!
When restorer and Harrah's Auto Museum curator, Richard Braund,
decided to renew the Duesenberg brand in 1978, he did so with the
same energy and effort E.L. Cord had intended. Based in Elroy,
Wisconsin, he opened the doors to an exclusive production facility
called Elite Heritage Motors to produce the Duesenberg II.
Utilizing exacting measurements of the originals, along with, a
small group of skilled craftsmen, they would reproduce 6 legendary
models of the most rare and beautiful Duesenbergs ever fashioned.
Nearly every component would have to be hand crafted, including the
massive frame, from only the highest quality of materials. Only the
drivetrain and suspension would be outsourced by utilizing Ford
Motor Company components. After a meticulous effort, only 71 units
would come from the Duesenberg II factory over a 15-year period,
making them as equally exclusive as the originals!
One of the most unique models produced from the original Duesenberg
drawings came from Automobile Hall of Fame designer, and Duesenberg
Chief Designer, Gordon Buehrig. It was called the Torpedo Phaeton,
of which only one example would ever be produced by coachbuilder
Brunn & Company. Sadly, this one-off, supercharged original was
lost forever after its original owner would leave a desert roadway
at high speed badly damaging the chassis and body in a rocky ditch.
Deemed a total loss, this beautiful machine was scrapped and parted
out. Now with a fresh opportunity to reproduce this outstanding
Gordon Buehrig vision again, but this time with all modern
appointments, Duesenberg II would construct only 7 such
masterpieces. The vehicle offered here being one of those
distinctive examples!
Additional Information About Our Duesenberg II For Sale:
Upon arrival to the St. Louis Car Museum, our expert team serviced
the engine beginning with draining the fuel tank, replacing all
engine fuel injectors, cleaning the fuel rail, intake plenum
gasket, installing a new fuel filter, spark plugs, plug wires,
distributor cap & rotor, new front shocks, all new brake hoses,
brake fluid flush, brand new Bedford wide whitewall 8-ply rated
tires & tubes, and corrected the inoperable fuel gauge. We would
commence a complete detail of all cosmetics from the undercarriage
to the engine compartment. Today, it is ready for show events and
driving enjoyment with confidence! It is also important to note
that this beauty is titled as a 1935 Duesenberg Replica vehicle. To
learn more about this available Duesenberg Model, or to schedule an
appointment to view this beauty in person, contact Jon Faust at
(800)957-5707 or by emailing
[email protected]. Finance &
Shipping options available to those who qualify!
