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£831,000
1933 DUESENBERG MODEL J TOURSTER DERHAM
Christies • United States • 19 Aug 2001
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1933 Duesenberg Model J Tourster with coachwork by Derham, a rare and historically significant vehicle, being one of only eight ever made. Previously owned by notable figures like Doc Elsner and Rick Carroll, it boasts a rich history including display at the 1933 World's Fair and even chauffeuring President Roosevelt, making it a highly desirable piece for collectors.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in 'virtually show winning condition' with 'only a mellow patina of age and use,' suggesting it's extremely well-preserved despite its age. It has been in constant use since the 1950s, yet remains in excellent condition, implying meticulous care and maintenance throughout its life.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
2524
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
PROPERTY FROM THE PATRICK S.
RYAN COLLECTION
The ex-Doc Elsner and Rick Carroll
1933 DUESENBERG MODEL J TOURSTER
COACHWORK BY DERHAM
Chassis No.
2524
Engine No.
J-504
'Envy green' with green leather interior
Engine: straight-eight, twin overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, 420ci., 265bhp at 4,2000rpm; Gearbox: three-speed; Suspension: beam axle to front, live axle to rear, semi-elliptic leaf springs all round; Brakes: servo-assisted hydraulically operated drums all round.
Left hand drive.
The late automotive writer, Ken Purdy, once wrote, the man who had really arrived drove a Duesenberg.
It cost him from 6,500 to 25,000 one-hundred-cent-dollars and it looked it.
At the heart of that idea was the Model J Duesenberg's massive powerhouse of an engine, complex twin overhead camshafts that controlled four inclined valves, two inlet and two exhaust, per cylinder, displacing 420ci (6,882cc).
The great five bearing crankshaft alone was reputed to weigh 150lbs.
Even wi...
Points of note
£487,845
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,544,839
Median Price (Since 2020)
£2,533,601
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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