Vehicle Description
This handsome, elegant and well-restored example is bodied in the style of the elegant factory catalog LaGrande Dual-Cowl Phaeton. It has been extremely well-restored to a very high standard and presents in beautiful condition. With a new replacement rolling chassis outfitted from the ground-up with original parts, the drivetrain was mated and the project moved to the next phase. A replacement body was needed for the chassis, so they commissioned this stunning LaGrande-style dual-cowl phaeton coachwork; a beautiful and a highly accurate representation of the original. Since the restoration was completed, the car remains in excellent condition throughout. The dark red main body and fenders are accented by a brighter red cove and rear body section, a signature flare of Gordon Buehrig's pen. The quality of the paintwork is excellent, and showing only the very slightest wear. The extensive, authentic chrome trim and brightwork is gleaming. Starting from the front end with its unmistakable radiator grille, it wears a pair of genuine Pilot-Ray spot lamps, twin trumpet horns, dual sidemount spares, six chrome wire wheels wearing fresh Firestone 7.00-19 wide whitewall tires, a semi-integrated upholstered trunk and twin rear lamps. The detailing is exquisite and the car is quite stunning to behold in person. The red paintwork is complemented by a leather interior, which has been artfully crafted from tan hides. Dark red carpets are in excellent order and the top is trimmed in black canvas. Duesenberg's signature engine-turned alloy dash panel is fitted with a full set of original instruments. This being a dual-cowl phaeton, rear passengers are treated to their own protective cowl and folding windscreen, ensuring comfort when traveling at the kind of speeds a Model J is capable of. Beneath the long, elegant hood sits a proper 420/265hp inline-8 engine, finished in signature Duesenberg Green with gorgeous polished alloy cam covers, polished firewall and bright stainless flex-pipe exhaust passing through the hood sides. The J520-sourced engine runs strong and has benefitted from a recent service by local marque experts. The dedication of the restorers shines through on this gorgeous automobile. A testament to the quality and fine detailing, it earned a CCCA Senior Award in 2002. 4-speed manual transmission.
