8. 1935 Duesenberg SJ Speedster “Mormon Meteor” – $4,455,000
You might recognize this particular car from The Great Gatsby movie, where Leonardo diCaprio shows off his “supercharged” ride.
Now you remember, right? This 1935 Duesenberg SJ Speedster has a funny nickname: “The Mormon Meteor”.
Although it no longer packs the V12 that once allowed the car to hit 153.97 mph in 1935, the SJ Speedster still brought home $4,455,000 at auction in 2004.
The Meteor was converted to stock Duesy spec in 1938.
Thankfully, the new owner had the Meteor restored to its former racing glory, winning the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance for his trouble.
