Thursday, August 30, 2012

1932 Duesenberg Model J

This 1 million dollar 1932 Duesenberg Model J was introduced at the New York Auto Salon in December of 1928 after 21 months of development from the Duesenburg brothers. The first Model J was delivered in May of 1929. A Duesenburg was defined as a symbol of wealth, power, and the ultimate in available performance! This open car design featured a perfectly raked windscreen and folding convertible top, rear cowl with wind up windshield, striking molding and body side trim resulting in one of the most desirable and rare Deusenburgs today!

Features include the original Duesenburg 420ci 4 valve per cylinder with twin overhead camshaft. Inline 8 cylinder that produced an incredible 265 horsepower with a 3 speed transmission.

Sunday, August 5, 2012

1935 DeSoto Airflow

This 1935 DeSoto has been carefully and tastefully restored. The DeSoto Airflow was the more affordable version of the Chrysler Airflow that most car buffs are familiar with. However, the DeSoto actually outsold the Chrysler. Engineering wise, the Airflow was significantly ahead of its time, incorporating an all welded steel unibody construction, improved suspension design with softer spring rates for a better ride, and aerodynamic styling that was refined by many hours in the wind tunnel.

The initial version of the Airflow body design was not well received by the public, it was just too futuristic. In order to temper things a bit, DeSoto implemented a SkyScraper grill for 1935, which added a bit of verticality to the front end, and a significant touch of Art Deco class.