1929 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing Top Torpedo

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  • Sold for: $3 million
  • Sold by: RM Sotheby's

This is one of only six built and one of four still with its original body. When folded down, the "Disappearing Top" is covered by a leather tonneau. This Duesenberg is powered by a 265 horsepower eight-cylinder engine. It was originally purchased by David Gray of California whose father John had invested $10,500 in Ford Motor Co. in 1903. By 1926, when he sold the stock, that sum that had turned into $26 million.

First published February 2, 2016: 5:38 PM ET

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