1931 Duesenberg J Convertible Roadster by Murphy [J-395/2414]

1931 Duesenberg J [J-395/2414] in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, Movie, 1962

Class: Cars, Convertible — Model origin:

Vehicle used by a character or in a car chase

Author	Message
atom ◊ 2008-01-08 01:39
pilou ◊ 2008-01-08 11:56	1930 Duesenberg Convertible Roadster with body by Murphy design number 22301
Buick61 ◊ 2010-11-18 08:23	This is actually a 1931 model, according to several sources: http://www.panthercity.com/vehicles/76 "J395/2414: The Roster of Keepers J395 was sold new by Duesenberg's Chicago factory branch to Mr. Blake Garner. From a photograph of the car with Illinois plates taken in 1941, it can be determined that Garner owned the car at least that long, and probably until the late 1940s, when the car was bought by Pacific Auto Rentals. -- Last edit: 2010-11-18 08:24:44
chicomarx ◊ 2020-08-16 01:51	1931 Duesenberg Model J 'Disappearing Top' Convertible Coupe by Murphy Sold For $3,520,000 Chassis No. 2414 Engine No. J-395 Body No. 921 "In 1962, it appeared alongside Bette Davis and Joan Crawford in the famous thriller What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? In the 1970s, it was a regular in the television series Bring ‘Em Back Alive, as well as a featured player in the 1976 film Gable and Lombard. " Link to "rmsothebys.com"
NellsCaaahs ◊ 2020-11-18 02:10	Just re-watched this film and was happy to see a Duesenberg! NOT happy to see it squished, though. Obviously the car was given "make-up", since it still exists!
CougarTim ◊ 2025-02-28 00:14	Coming up for sale again this year: Link to "www.ultimatecarpage.com"