Car 2213
1929 Model J Duesenberg 2213, Murphy Convertible Coupe
Engine No.:    J-194
First Coachbuilder:    Murphy
First Body Style:    Convertible Coupe (standard top)
Wheelbase:    Short
Current Coachbuilder:   
Current Body Style:   
Original Owner:   
Owner in 1968:    R. Reitzel, 1 Breitmeryer Pl, Mt. Clemons, MI
Current Owner:   
References:    Malks, p. 45

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Lot # 529 1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe, Body by Murphy; S/N 2213; Engine # J-194; Silver, Dark Metallic Green/Green leather; Beige cloth top; Estimate $600,000 - $800,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $680,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $748,000 -- Chrome wire wheels, whitewalls, dual sidemounts with cloth covers, chrome bands and mirrors, dual remote spotlights, Pilot-Rays, rumble seat, beige cloth covered luggage trunk. Frame stamped 2213, firewall number 2462. Attractive older restoration in subtle colors. Excellent paint, chrome and upholstery. Top and trunk cloth is lightly but noticeably soiled. Engine has oily mist residue. Chassis is clean and show quality but not fresh. Top fits well but is missing some fasteners. Estate of John O'Quinn. Sold by RM at Meadow Brook in 2005 for $825,000, then at Boca Raton in 2006 for $845,300. Surprisingly for a car from the O'Quinn Collection it appears to have had some needed attention since then and is in attractive condition. The price is modest for a Murphy convertible even though it's consistent with past results for this car.