Car 2253 | |
Model J Duesenberg 2253, Willoughby Limousine | |
Engine No.: | J-245 |
First Coachbuilder: | Willoughby |
First Body Style: | 7-Passenger Limousine |
Wheelbase: | Long |
Current Coachbuilder: | |
Current Body Style: | |
Original Owner: | name unknown, Chicago, IL |
Owner in 1968: | R. Turek, Standford, IL (conv sedan) |
Current Owner: | |
References: | Malks, p. 66 |
Notes:
Display picture from
http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/model/252/Duesenberg.aspx
Original owner sold the car to Charles D. Turek in 1958. R. Turek (a
son?) owned it in 1968. Sold to Don Criteser of Oregon in the
mid-1980s,
who had it restored, completed in 1987. Won the Sweepstake Award at
Forest Grove, Best Duesenberg at Palo Alto in 2005, and Best in Class
and Judges Pick at Hillsboro in 2006. Sold for $502K at Bonhams &
Butterfield in 2006.
[data from conceptcarz.com]
Picture from
http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/model/252/Duesenberg.aspx