Rare 1931 Duesenberg Model J Coupe to be auctioned at Pebble Beach

Gooding & Co. is set to auction what it claims is “America’s most elegant automobile,” a 1931 Duesenberg Model J by Murphy, at the company’s 2011 Pebble Beach auction in August.

The car is named for Capt. George Whittell Jr., a notorious party animal and playboy of the Roaring 20s who ordered it. And while Duesenberg Js have long been collector favorites, Gooding calls this one “the most elegant American Classic ever created.”
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Neverfollow - 5/25/2011 1:35:21 PM

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Absolutely breathtaking car! A prize find in any collection. Cars of this era have long been my favorite. I never understood the whole muscle car phenomenon of a few years back where Hemi Cuda convertibles brought in the Millions. For that kind of dough, this is what you should be buying! Do I hear $4M Mr Leno?

bfghemicuda - 5/25/2011 9:36:33 PM

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Neverfollow, I agree with you and I own a 1970 Hemicuda one of 21. I believe the reason the convertibles commanded prices in the millions is there rarity. If I'm not mistaken there were 9 in 1970 and 12 in 1971. Two of the 71s were made for Europe and one survived. That car went for 4.1 million. This 1931 Duese is a work of art!!!

Duesen - 5/25/2011 7:10:07 PM

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Nothing catches my eye quite like a classic Duesenberg.