1929 Duesenberg Model J Sport Sedan by Murphy
Sold at RM Sotheby's on Aug. 20, 2022.
$1,710,000Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $1,550,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1929
- Make and model
- Duesenberg Model J and SJ
- Generation
- Model J and JN (1928 to 1937)
- Chassis
- 2132
- Condition
- Excellent (2)Likely
Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.
Against comparable sales
Inside the middle half of 13 comparable sales.
Middle half of sales$925,000 to $2,800,000
Median$1,500,000
Sales behind it13Likely
From 13 sales of the Duesenberg Model J and SJ Model J and JN (1928 to 1937) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $925,000 and $2,800,000.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 Duesenberg Model SJ Convertible Sedan by MurphyRM Sotheby's, Jan. 23, 2026 | RM Sotheby's | Jan. 23, 2026 | $1,425,000 |
| 1929 Duesenberg Model J LaGrande Blind Quarter BroughamMecum, Jan. 16, 2026 | Mecum | Jan. 16, 2026 | $925,000 |
| 1931 Duesenberg Model J Tourster by DerhamRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026 | RM Sotheby's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $2,100,000 |
| 1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible SedanGooding Christie's, March 7, 2025 | Gooding Christie's | March 7, 2025 | $2,125,000 |
| 1932 Duesenberg Model J Sweep Panel Dual Cowl PhaetonMecum, Aug. 14, 2026 | Mecum | Aug. 14, 2026 | $750,000 |
| 1932 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton ReplicaMecum, Sept. 20, 2025 | Mecum | Sept. 20, 2025 | $225,000 |
| 1932 Duesenberg Model J Sweep Panel Dual Cowl PhaetonMecum, Aug. 16, 2025 | Mecum | Aug. 16, 2025 | $1,200,000 |
| 1933 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing-Top Convertible CoupeMecum, Aug. 15, 2026 | Mecum | Aug. 15, 2026 | $3,100,000 |