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Model J Murphy Whittell Coupe (United States of America, 1931)

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Germany

Portugal

United Kingdom

United States of America

Engine
Straight 8

Type
Fixed-head coupé

Displacement
420 cu in

Doors
2

Maximum torque
--

Seats
2

Wheel Drive
Rear wheel drive

Luggage Space
--

Transmission
3, Manual

Fuel
Petrol

Power-to-weight
110.42 hp/ton

Kerb weight
5291 lb

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safety rating:
NCAP

fuel efficiency
--

CO2 emissions
--

Displacement
420 cu in

max power
265 hp

acceleration 0-100 km/h
--

top speed
116 mph

price

loan

ownership cost:
annual

£ 639

insurance

£ 639

Fuel

service

tyres

about this car

The Model J Murphy Whittell Coupé was built for Captain George Whittell Jr., who bought in total six Duesenbergs. The car drives on the long-wheelbase chassis of the Duesenberg J model. The design was done by Franklin Q. Hershey in close cooperation with Whittell himself. The body is a full aluminium construction, dislaying the brushed material on the roof part. The exterior uses extensive chrome detailings.

Auctioned by Gooding & Company in 2011 at Pebble Beach, the car obtained a bid of $10.3 million, and is not only the most expensive Duesenberg sold at an auction, but also one of the most valuable cars in the world.