the 1930ish Duesenberg Model Js straight eights are one of my favorite cars ever. when i was like 6 i knew what these cars were and even had a Stright eight t-shirt

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/22/s...h-millions-at/

The Sedan went for $1,750,000 well over the estimates and the 'vert went for $800,000 which was the lower end of guesses.

the sedan http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/1930...ine-by-murphy/





the vert

 

"if i were a rich man....."

 

Yeah they were amazing cars for the time, especially the engines. I'm about 2 hrs from Auburn, IN where they were made and where the art-deco factory still stands as a museum and support center for owners. Seeing them in detail is amazing, hearing one run is an auto cocaine high!

 

those are two just beautiful cars, I could never justify spending that much on a car I dont think.......well maybe