Car 2284
1929 Model J Duesenberg 2284, Murphy Convertible Sedan
Engine No.:    J-262
First Coachbuilder:    Murphy
First Body Style:    Convertible Sedan
Wheelbase:    Short
Current Coachbuilder:   
Current Body Style:   
Original Owner:   
Owner in 1968:    Henry Amsler, 707 Main St, Clarion, PA 16214
Current Owner:   
References:    Malks, p. 49

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Lot # 260 1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan, Body by Murphy; S/N 2284; Engine # J-262; Black/Ecru leather, Olive trim; Black cloth top; Estimate $800,000 - $1,000,000; Older restoration, 1- condition; Hammered Sold at $750,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $825,000 -- Chrome wire wheels, Michelin blackwall tires, dual enclosed sidemounts with chrome bands, trunk rack, small Pilot-Rays, radiator stoneguard, polished hood side vents, Watson Stabilator rebound dampers, wood running boards. Firewall # 2284. Excellent paint, chrome, aluminum brightwork, interior, top and glass. A twenty year old restoration that still looks great and is holding up very well. Beautiful coachwork, too. John O'Quinn estate. Sold by RM at Meadow Brook in 2006 for $907,500 with ten miles on the odometer since then (probably on a pre-cataloging test drive.) A rare, pure Duesenberg with engine, frame and firewall as they came out of the Indianapolis shop in 1929 and its original Murphy coachwork. The buyer should feel very good about this purchase both from the inherent quality of the car itself and for its superb restoration. At this price it is all the car the money can expect to buy.

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THIS DOESN'T SEEM TO BE THE SAME CAR.