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Old 05-21-2023, 04:06 PM
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As you can imagine, any Duesenberg is worth a lot of money. But like all things, some are worth more . . . A LOT more. This 1935 Duesenberg SSJ set a worlds record at auction in August 2018 as THE most expensive American car ever sold at auction. Not only that, but this fellow here also holds the title of most expensive pre-war car ever sold. The hammer came down at $22,000,000!

It is 1 of only 2 SSJs built and was own by actor Gary Cooper. The other was owned by actor Clark Gable. It was not uncommon to see them racing each other when the mood struck them. Short wheel base, supercharged: 400 horsepower.
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