1933 Duesenberg SJ Speedster
Body by Schwartz of Pasadena Calif.
Chassis No. 2536
Motor straight 8 Double overhead Cam Supercharged:
420.0 Cu. Inches
320 HP
3 speed transmission:
Started in 1918 Duesenberg was from the beginning the finest automobile made in the USA. It rivals the best from Europe ie: Mercedes etc. The motors built by Lycoming are a piece of art in them self delivering a tremendous 320 HP that would pull in high gear at a crawl to well over 125 MPH. The SJ is the supercharged version and the body by Schwartz made into the speedster screams power and style. At a cost of $17,000 in 1933 and being built during the great depression Duesenberg never made a profit and collapsed in 1937. Today the Duesenberg,Cord and Auburn cars are highly sought and the Duesenbergs are held in collections by some of the wealthiest people in the world.
This car was purchased new by H.G. Liebhardt in Devener Colorado and then sold to Bill Harrah from Reno Nev. who had Schwartz of Pasadena Calif. restore and build the coachwork presently on the car.
The car has been maintained by Mosier Restoration since owned by John Bradley to the highest of standards. This is a wonderful piece of History, art and style.