Car 2131 | |
1934 Model J Duesenberg 2131, Union City-LaGrande Dual Cowl Phaeton | |
Engine No.: | J-107 |
First Coachbuilder: | LaGrande |
First Body Style: | Dual Cowl Sweep Panel Phaeton |
Wheelbase: | Long |
Current Coachbuilder: | Union City-LaGrande |
Current Body Style: | Sweep-Panel Phaeton |
Original Owner: | |
Owner in 1968: | Elmer O. Franzen, 7650 Alden Way NE, Minneapolis, MN |
Current Owner: | Keller Family Collection |
References: | Malks, p. 82 |
Notes:
The 1970s restoration of J-107 / 2131 was,
I think, done for the late Richard Gold, who was the one who sold it to Tom
Monaghan of Domino's at the Kruse Auburn sale in 1979 for $1 million.
Monaghan slapped the Domino's Duesy sidemount covers on it and made the
most, publicity-wise, of the record price. I think the car was displayed at
Domino's Farms for a time. - C. Summers
Notation from Newport Collection: now has supercharger.