{"id":35316,"date":"2016-09-07T12:02:05","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T19:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/\/?p=35316"},"modified":"2024-12-06T03:45:06","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T03:45:06","slug":"duesenberg-pair-highlights-rm-sothebys-hershey-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/duesenberg-pair-highlights-rm-sothebys-hershey-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"Duesenberg Pair Highlights RM Sotheby\u2019s Hershey Sale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Two important Duesenbergs will highlight a carefully curated selection of approximately 120 important automobiles at RM Sotheby\u2019s 10<sup>th<\/sup> annual Hershey, Pennsylvania, auction, scheduled for October 6-7. The star-attraction pair is being offered from more than 50 years of single-family ownership.<\/p>\n<p>The first of the Duesenbergs is a 1930 Model J Dual-Cowl Phaeton, J-347, one of only three Dual-Cowl Phaetons originally bodied to coachbuilder Walter J. Murphy\u2019s stunning open design. Its fascinating history can be found by visiting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rmsothebys.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.rmsothebys.com<\/a>. The second car is a 1927 Duesenberg Model A\/Y Phaeton Prototype, that is also historically interesting as when E.L. Cord acquired Duesenberg Motors in 1926, he and founding brother Fred Duesenberg, set out to build the world\u2019s greatest automobile. Two examples of the Model Y were produced, but only this one survived. Full details of its provenance can also be found at the aforementioned web site.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s no better way to celebrate a decade of incredible auctions in Hershey than by presenting great American classics, offered out of long-term ownership and with truly fascinating histories,\u201d said Gord Duff, Car Specialist, RM Sotheby\u2019s. \u201cOur Hershey auction boasts a great track record for selling world-class Duesenbergs; we\u2019re thrilled to continue the tradition this October as we present what are surely two of the most significant Duesenbergs to come to market in recent years.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The sale is taking place alongside the Antique Automobile Club of America\u2019s renowned Eastern Division Fall Meet, promising a fantastic showcase of automotive history and design.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two important Duesenbergs will highlight a carefully curated selection of approximately 120 important automobiles at RM Sotheby\u2019s 10th annual Hershey, Pennsylvania, auction, scheduled for October 6-7. 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