Duezy at speed
Majestic 1931 Duesenberg J LeBaron Special Phaeton in stunning 2 tone paint. First fitted in late 1930 with 4-door sedan-style coachwork by Derham, this short-wheelbase Duesenberg J was rebodied after a few months with this LeBaron Phaeton coachwork for the 1931 New York Auto Salon. The design is unique and features sculpted doors with concealed hinges and a steeply raked split windshield.
When news of the Duesenberg J first broke of its upcoming launch in 1928, the announcement halted trading on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. By this point in history, the Duesenberg Motor Corporation was part of the E.L. Cord empire, including the Auburn Automobile, and other transportation firms. Cord acquired the company on October 26th of 1926 primarily for the Duesenberg brothers' talent, engineering skills, and brand name. August Duesenberg, who had been instrumental in the development of the Model A and X, had nothing to do with the initial design of the J and had no formal connection with the Cord-run Duesenberg Company, until later. Fred Duesenberg, however, was positioned as vice president in charge of engineering and experimental work, and was tasked by Cord to build the most magnificent and greatest car ever to travel the road.
The Model J made its debut on December 1st at the 1928 New York Car Show. It made its European debut in 1929 at the 'Salon de l'automobile de Paris.' When introduced at New York, only one example had been built - J-101 - a LeBaron dual cowl phaeton, finished in black and silver. By October of 1929, the beginning of the Great Depression, Duesenberg had built around 200 examples. An additional 100 orders were filled in 1930. Most engine and chassis were made in 1929 and 1930, and sold throughout subsequent years.
At the heart of the Duesenberg was a straight eight engine based on the company's successful racing engines of the 1920s. They were designed by Duesenberg but manufactured by Lycoming, another company owned by Cord. The 420 cubic-inch powerplant had dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, and produced 265 horsepower in normally aspirated configuration. Top speed was achieved at 119 mph, and 94 mph in 2nd gear. Although Cadillac had a larger engine with twice as many cylinders, it only produced 175 horsepower, nearly 100 hp less. For customers seeking even more power, Duesenberg offered was the 320 horsepower supercharged 'SJ' model, developed by Fred Duesenberg and introduced in May of 1932. It was capable of 105 miles per hour in second gear and had a top speed of around 135 mph. And this in a huge and very heavy car!....but what class!!!
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Duezy at speed
Majestic 1931 Duesenberg J LeBaron Special Phaeton in stunning 2 tone paint. First fitted in late 1930 with 4-door sedan-style coachwork by Derham, this short-wheelbase Duesenberg J was rebodied after a few months with this LeBaron Phaeton coachwork for the 1931 New York Auto Salon. The design is unique and features sculpted doors with concealed hinges and a steeply raked split windshield.
When news of the Duesenberg J first broke of its upcoming launch in 1928, the announcement halted trading on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. By this point in history, the Duesenberg Motor Corporation was part of the E.L. Cord empire, including the Auburn Automobile, and other transportation firms. Cord acquired the company on October 26th of 1926 primarily for the Duesenberg brothers' talent, engineering skills, and brand name. August Duesenberg, who had been instrumental in the development of the Model A and X, had nothing to do with the initial design of the J and had no formal connection with the Cord-run Duesenberg Company, until later. Fred Duesenberg, however, was positioned as vice president in charge of engineering and experimental work, and was tasked by Cord to build the most magnificent and greatest car ever to travel the road.
The Model J made its debut on December 1st at the 1928 New York Car Show. It made its European debut in 1929 at the 'Salon de l'automobile de Paris.' When introduced at New York, only one example had been built - J-101 - a LeBaron dual cowl phaeton, finished in black and silver. By October of 1929, the beginning of the Great Depression, Duesenberg had built around 200 examples. An additional 100 orders were filled in 1930. Most engine and chassis were made in 1929 and 1930, and sold throughout subsequent years.
At the heart of the Duesenberg was a straight eight engine based on the company's successful racing engines of the 1920s. They were designed by Duesenberg but manufactured by Lycoming, another company owned by Cord. The 420 cubic-inch powerplant had dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, and produced 265 horsepower in normally aspirated configuration. Top speed was achieved at 119 mph, and 94 mph in 2nd gear. Although Cadillac had a larger engine with twice as many cylinders, it only produced 175 horsepower, nearly 100 hp less. For customers seeking even more power, Duesenberg offered was the 320 horsepower supercharged 'SJ' model, developed by Fred Duesenberg and introduced in May of 1932. It was capable of 105 miles per hour in second gear and had a top speed of around 135 mph. And this in a huge and very heavy car!....but what class!!!
COMMENTS & INVITATIONS with AWARD BANNERS will be respectfully DELETED.