Car 2341
1930 Model J Duesenberg 2341, Murphy Convertible Sedan
Engine No.:	J-328 [Pictures]
First Coachbuilder:	Murphy
First Body Style:	Convertible Sedan
Wheelbase:	Short
Current Coachbuilder:
Current Body Style:
Original Owner:
Owner in 1968:	R. Coburn
Current Owner:
References:	Malks, p. 49

 Notes:
This car is currently for sale; the text is from www.hymanltd.com:

This short wheelbase 1930 Duesenberg Model J, chassis 2341, engine J-328, is bodied by Murphy with its attractive, versatile and practical convertible sedan coachwork with integrated trunk and dual sidemounts. While many Duesenbergs, particularly with attractive open Murphy coachwork, have checkered histories this is a one-family from new owned car until just a few years ago. Bought by its most recent private owner from the son of the original owner, it has never been restored, instead being given mechanical and cosmetic attention as needed in its 75 year history. Paint work, upholstery and top have been done as needed, with mechanical work to suit but otherwise is as it was delivered by Duesenberg and Walter M. Murphy Coachworks in 1930. The original nuts and bolts that still hold its firewall and body to the frame were last tightened three quarters of a century ago. It looks like the Duesenbergs Jim Hoe, James Leake and D. Cameron Peck bought off urban used car lots in the late 40's and early 50's. It has just been mechanically recommissioned and runs superbly. Finished in black and polished aluminum -- an unusual livery even for Murphy -- the interior is upholstered in black leather protected by a black cloth top. It invites close scrutiny from the most demanding and well informed expert. It's really impossible to be too enthusiastic about this J, a once-in-a-lifetime find with impeccable history.