Administrators Eric Posted December 2, 2022 Administrators Share Posted December 2, 2022 On December 1, 1928, the Duesenberg Model J was first introduced. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Administrators Eric Posted December 2, 2022 Author Administrators Share Posted December 2, 2022 The engine that powered the Duesenberg Model Js was a Lycoming 32-valve, dual overhead cam straight eight. This engine’s performance set the bar for a generation of performance luxury cars and it looked elegant doing it. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Valmet Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 All I can think about is Cruella de Vil when I see those 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwalchmai Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 I did a little consulting for Dorcey Trailers in the early 90s. They used to put medallions on their trailers saying "It's a Dorcey" as a take-off on Duesenberg. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maser Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Very steampunk looking engine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Posted December 2, 2022 Author Administrators Share Posted December 2, 2022 12 hours ago, Eric said: The engine that powered the Duesenberg Model Js was a Lycoming 32-valve, dual overhead cam straight eight. This engine’s performance set the bar for a generation of performance luxury cars and it looked elegant doing it. The engine on the stand, with transmission, radiator and radiator shell, recently sold at auction for $750,000. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmohme Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 22 hours ago, Eric said: The engine that powered the Duesenberg Model Js was a Lycoming 32-valve, dual overhead cam straight eight. This engine’s performance set the bar for a generation of performance luxury cars and it looked elegant doing it. Ain't that somethin' Todays cars they cover the engine with plastic covers. That engine is a work of art in itself. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batesmotel Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 3 hours ago, jmohme said: Ain't that somethin' Todays cars they cover the engine with plastic covers. That engine is a work of art in itself. Designed with a slide rule and a chalk board. Built by master craftsmen. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukenukem Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 On 12/2/2022 at 1:42 PM, Eric said: The engine on the stand, with transmission, radiator and radiator shell, recently sold at auction for $750,000. I will take 2. Stylish and classy cars. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Posted December 4, 2022 Author Administrators Share Posted December 4, 2022 1 minute ago, Dukenukem said: I will take 2. Stylish and classy cars. This is a high boy street rod built around a Duesenberg engine. I bet that mother weighs a bit. It probably has enough torque to pull down a house. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Posted December 4, 2022 Author Administrators Share Posted December 4, 2022 This is a functional Duesenberg rolling chassis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Posted December 4, 2022 Author Administrators Share Posted December 4, 2022 29 minutes ago, Eric said: This is a high boy street rod built around a Duesenberg engine. I bet that mother weighs a bit. It probably has enough torque to pull down a house. The video below is this car being showcased on Leno's Garage. I hadn't noticed before, but although they used a Model J Duesenberg 32-valve dual-cam straight eight in this street rod, they used the older Duesenberg Model A grille in front of it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwalchmai Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Is a V-12 as smooth as a straight six? Or eight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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