Vehicle Description
This 1985 Duesenberg II SJ Dual Cowl Phaeton is an impeccably built
full scale replica with fantastic modern amenities that makes it a
wonderful car for summer day cruising! Few cars in American
automotive history have achieved the notoriety, and subsequent
collectibility, of the Duesenberg. Originating from modest
beginnings as carriage and bicycle builders around the turn of the
20th century, Fred and Augie Duesenberg set their sights on the
then-emerging market of automobile and engine manufacturing when
they incorporated their Duesenberg Motor Company in 1913. The
Duesenberg brothers always had an interest in building high
performance engines and achieved notable success racing their
creations in the 1920s. Despite their success on the racetrack, the
Duesenbergs seemed to always be plagued by production issues and
business problems, which hampered their ability to produce the cars
at a profit. In 1926, E.L. Cord purchased the Duesenberg Motor
Company, renaming it "Duesenberg Inc." and tasking Fred Duesenberg
with producing a namesake super car. On December 1, 1928,
Duesenberg debuted its Model J at the New York Automobile Salon.
The Model J was perhaps the most famous Duesenberg known for its
big footprint, gorgeous look, tremendous speed, and incredibly high
price. Of course, the timing couldn't have been much worse for a
high-end performance car with the Wall Street crash occurring 1929
and subsequent Great Depression. Although the Duesenberg Model J
was a status symbol for the rich and famous in the 30s, the company
was no more by 1937. In the years and decades that followed the end
of Duesenberg, several revival attempts were made. One such attempt
to revive the great Duesenbergs of the pre-war era was undertaken
by the Elite Heritage Motors Corp. of Elroy, Wisconsin. Known as
the Duesenberg II, the Elite Heritage Motors rendition was an
extremely well-built, scale replica of the Duesenberg built on a
Ford chassis with a Ford powerplant and running gear. Unlike
virtually all neoclassic replicas, the Duesenberg II was built with
steel-reinforced fiberglass making the bodies particularly robust
and sturdy. Due to their impeccable build quality, the Duesenberg
II wer an expensive hand-crafted cars when new and remain some of
the most desirable and collectible professionally-built
neoclassical replicas today. Under the hood on this Duesy II is a
351 Cubic Inch Ford V8 engine paired with a single 2 barrel
carburetor. The 351 V8 is mated to a C6 Automatic Transmission
ensuring that just about anybody can take this Duesenberg II for a
spin around the block. Being that the Duesenberg II was a modern
build, it comes with many desirable options beyond what was
available on the pre-war Duesenbergs. With power steering,
maneuvering this Duesenberg replica in and out of tight spaces at
the local car show is a breeze and the overall driving experience
is much improved. Power front disc brakes makes bringing this Dual
Cowl Phaeton to a complete stop much easier as well. Dual
side-mounted spare tires with side view mirrors, a rear mounted
trunk, and rear luggage rack are welcome additions as well and add
to the period look of this Duesenberg II. The chrome and brightwork
around the exterior of this Phaeton are in fantastic condition and
show particularly well. The beige convertible top and glass back
window are in wonderful condition as well. The fiberglass body is
in great shape and is finished in a black and silver two-tone paint
scheme giving this car a truly classy exterior appearance. A set of
wide whitewalls mounted on wire wheels complete the classic
exterior look of the car. The interior on this Duesenberg II is
absolutely stunning! The front and rear bench seats, and the door
panels, are upholstered in burgundy leather and have a fantastic
look. The steering wheel and engine turned dash appear to be in
their stock configuration and are in wonderful condition. The dash
is equipped with a 160 MPH speedometer, 6,000 RPM tachometer, amp
gauge, oil pressure gauge, temperature gauge, fuel gauge, clock and
altimeter, and an AM/FM/Cassette entertainment system is mounted
neatly under the dash. Whether you're adding to your existing
collection or you're buying your first neoclassic car, this 1985
Duesenberg II SJ Dual Cowl Phaeton would make an excellent choice.
Give us a call today!
*351 Cu. In. V8
*Single 2 Barrel Carburetor
*C6 Automatic Transmission
*Power Front Disc Brakes
*Power Steering
*1 of 26 Dual Cowl Phaetons Produced
*Hand Crafted by Elite Heritage Motors Corp. of Elroy, WI
*Red Leather Bench Seat Interior
*Black & Silver Exterior
*Tan Cloth Convertible Top
*Wire Wheels w/ Wide Whitewall Tires
*Odometer Reads: 3,665 Miles
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