What makes a 1934 Duesenberg worth $1.3 MILLION?! We're at the 2026 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction, getting an up-close look at this spectacular 1934 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Berline by Murphy, one of the rarest examples of American automotive luxury!
Built with coachwork by the legendary Walter M. Murphy Company of Pasadena, California, this Duesenberg is one of only approximately five surviving convertible berlines featuring this distinctive design.
Here are a few incredible highlights:
Extremely Rare: Only about five examples of this Murphy convertible berline design are known to survive.
Legendary Coachbuilder: Murphy built more bodies for the Duesenberg Model J than any other coachbuilder.
Fascinating History: Originally delivered in August 1933 to William Boal Wood, heir to a prominent Ohio tool manufacturer.
Factory Demonstrator: Before its first delivery, this Duesenberg served as a demonstrator at the company's Chicago branch.
Historic Ownership: Its impressive ownership history includes renowned collectors and longtime Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Co-Chairman Lorin Tryon.
Stunning Appearance: Finished in an elegant two-tone blue with distinctive skirted fenders and beautiful Art Deco-era styling.
Preserved History: Part of a private collection for more than 20 years before appearing at RM Sotheby's Hershey in 2026.
This is more than just a million-dollar automobile. It's a remarkable piece of American automotive history!
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