7. 1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Convertible Coupe – $4,510,000
Another Duesenberg makes in our list. This time is a stunning 1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Convertible Coupe was one of the only three that were made and the only one that was supercharged.
In addition to their utter rarity and peerless craftsmanship, it’s important to remember that SJ models hold such value because of their spectacular performance during the era of their creation.
In a decade where road-going cars capable of 100 mph were almost unheard of, blown Duesenburgs were reportedly capable of 140 mph in top (third) gear.
The car was returned to peak form by Steve Babinsky’s Automotive Restorations of Lebanon, New Jersey, before the final gavel struck at $4,510,000 in March 2013. RM Auctions (where it sold) cites General William Lyon as one of the car’s original owners.
