Lot # 529 1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe, Body by
Murphy; S/N 2213; Engine # J-194; Silver, Dark Metallic Green/Green leather;
Beige cloth top; Estimate $600,000 - $800,000; Older restoration, 2- condition;
Hammered Sold at $680,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $748,000
-- Chrome wire wheels, whitewalls, dual sidemounts with cloth covers, chrome
bands and mirrors, dual remote spotlights, Pilot-Rays, rumble seat, beige cloth
covered luggage trunk. Frame stamped 2213, firewall number 2462. Attractive
older restoration in subtle colors. Excellent paint, chrome and upholstery. Top
and trunk cloth is lightly but noticeably soiled. Engine has oily mist residue.
Chassis is clean and show quality but not fresh. Top fits well but is missing
some fasteners. Estate of John O'Quinn. Sold by RM at Meadow Brook in 2005 for
$825,000, then at Boca Raton in 2006 for $845,300. Surprisingly for a car from
the O'Quinn Collection it appears to have had some needed attention since then
and is in attractive condition. The price is modest for a Murphy convertible
even though it's consistent with past results for this car.