2013 |
Amelia Island Auction 20131935 Duesenberg Model JN Long-Wheelbase Berline
Coachwork by Coachwork by Rollston | Updated by Bohman & Schwartz
SOLD $594,000
Estimate
$500,000 - $700,000
Chassis
2587
Engine
J-500 (Originally J-559)
Car Highlights
A Well-Known and Much-Admired Duesenberg
Rare Late-Production Model JN with Exceptionally Stylish Coachwork
Delivered New to Renowned Dancer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson
Thoroughly Documented Provenance with Just Two Owners Since 1955
Displayed at the ACD Museum from 1978 to 1984
Impressively Maintained Older Restoration
ACD Category One Certified
Offered with Exhaustive File of Historic Documentation
An Important Opportunity for Classic Car Collector
Technical Specs
420 CID DOHC Inline 8-Cylinder Engine
Single Stromberg Downdraft Carburetor
265 HP at 4,200 RPM
3-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Live-Axle Suspension with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Double-Acting Hydraulic-Lever Shock Absorbers