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£116,502 (Est: £112,409 - £149,878)

Ex-Sammy Davis, Jr. 1971 Duesenberg II SSJ Roadster

United States • 13 Jun 2026 • Lot 10

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AI Listing Summary

This 1971 Duesenberg II SSJ Roadster, formerly owned by Sammy Davis, Jr., is a highly desirable collector's item with a documented history and low mileage. It features a powerful supercharged V8 engine and luxurious amenities, making it a standout example of a Duesenberg replica.
Presented in its original Maroon and Dark Red paint, this car boasts a unique celebrity provenance and has been meticulously preserved within the Harrah's Collection. Its combination of historical significance, performance, and condition makes it a rare opportunity for discerning collectors.

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Condition 

9

The car has only 5,247 miles and is described as a 'barely used and sympathetically preserved example' in 'unaltered nearly new condition.' It was previously owned by Sammy Davis, Jr. and has been part of the Harrah's Collection, indicating excellent care and maintenance.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

J-103

Odometer:

5,247 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

383 ci Overhead Valve Chrysler V-8 4-Barrel Carburetor, Paxton Centrifugal Supercharger 504bhp at 4,800rpm Chrysler Loadflite 3-Speed Automatic Transmission Coil Spring Front Suspension, Leaf Spring Live Rear Axle 4-Wheel Power Drum Brakes * Formerly owned by Sammy Davis, Jr.

* Bought originally by Harrah's Club * Regarded as one of the best 70s Duesenbergs * Supercharged like the original SSJ * Luxuriously equipped THE DUESENBERG II Duesenberg historian J.L.

Elbert titled his history of the company The Mightiest American Motor Car .

Fred Roe subtitled his Duesenberg book The Pursuit of Perfection .

Definitive source Automobile Quarterly called its early (Volume 10 Number 2) Duesenberg issue the World's Finest Motor Car .

No wonder, then, that automobile enthusiasts have been trying to recreate or update the Duesenberg Model J legacy, magic and mystique ever since.

Even when the Model J was well within living memory there were versions with modern chassis and engines.

Some went ...

Points of note

£112,190

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£114,346

Median Price (Since 2020)

£116,502

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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