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1929 Duesenberg Model J LaGrande Blind Quarter Brougham

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 16, 2026.

$1,017,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $925,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1929
Make and model
Duesenberg Model J and SJ
Generation
Model J and JN (1928 to 1937)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
2210
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

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
1929 Duesenberg Model SJ Convertible Sedan by MurphyRM Sotheby's, Jan. 23, 2026RM Sotheby'sJan. 23, 2026$1,425,000
1931 Duesenberg Model J Tourster by DerhamRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026RM Sotheby'sAug. 15, 2026$2,100,000
1932 Duesenberg Model J Sweep Panel Dual Cowl PhaetonMecum, Aug. 14, 2026MecumAug. 14, 2026$750,000
1932 Duesenberg Model J Sweep Panel Dual Cowl PhaetonMecum, Aug. 16, 2025MecumAug. 16, 2025$1,200,000
1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible SedanGooding Christie's, March 7, 2025Gooding Christie'sMarch 7, 2025$2,125,000
1933 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing-Top Convertible CoupeMecum, Aug. 15, 2026MecumAug. 15, 2026$3,100,000
1932 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton ReplicaMecum, Sept. 20, 2025MecumSept. 20, 2025$225,000
1934 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Berline by MurphyRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026RM Sotheby'sOct. 8, 2026$925,000