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Pebble Beach Auctions 20181935 Duesenberg SSJ
Coachwork by LaGrande
SOLD $22,000,000
Estimate
$10,000,000
Chassis
2594
Engine
J-563
Car Highlights
The Ultimate Model J Duesenberg; One of Only Two SSJs Built
Special Short-Wheelbase Chassis and Supercharged, Twin-Carb Engine
Sporting Open Coachwork Designed by J. Herbert Newport Jr.
Originally Delivered to Hollywood Legend Gary Cooper
Unrestored Condition; Retains Original Chassis, Engine, and Bodywork
Just Two Owners – Briggs Cunningham and Miles Collier – Since 1949
Technical Specs
420 CID DOHC 32-Valve Inline 8-Cylinder Engine
Twin Schebler Carburetors
Centrifugal Supercharger
400 BHP at 5,000 RPM
3-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Front Solid-Axle Suspension with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Shock Absorbers
Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Shock Absorbers