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1934 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Berline by Murphy

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 8, 2026.

$1,022,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $925,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

Photo: RM Sotheby's

The car

Year
1934
Make and model
Duesenberg Model J and SJ
Generation
Model J and JN (1928 to 1937)
Chassis
2434
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 12 comparable sales, 22% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$1,131,250 to $2,875,000
Median$1,800,000
Sales behind it12Likely

From 12 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 $1,131,250 and $2,875,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1934 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing-Top Convertible CoupeGooding Christie's, Sept. 20, 2025Gooding Christie'sSept. 20, 2025$2,800,000
1933 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing-Top Convertible CoupeMecum, Aug. 15, 2026MecumAug. 15, 2026$3,100,000
1935 Duesenberg Model JN Convertible Coupe by Rollston and Bohman & SchwartzRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026RM Sotheby'sAug. 15, 2026$8,250,000
1935 Duesenberg Supercharged Model J LaGrande Dual-Cowl PhaetonBroad Arrow, March 7, 2026Broad ArrowMarch 7, 2026$1,500,000
1935 Duesenberg Model J Torpedo Phaeton by Walker-LaGrandeRM Sotheby's, Aug. 16, 2025RM Sotheby'sAug. 16, 2025$4,000,000
1932 Duesenberg Model J Sweep Panel Dual Cowl PhaetonMecum, Aug. 14, 2026MecumAug. 14, 2026$750,000
1932 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton ReplicaMecum, Sept. 20, 2025MecumSept. 20, 2025$225,000
1932 Duesenberg Model J Sweep Panel Dual Cowl PhaetonMecum, Aug. 16, 2025MecumAug. 16, 2025$1,200,000