Car Highlights

Among the Most Beautiful and Historically Significant Duesenbergs

Elegant, Technically Advanced, One-Off Coachwork by Murphy

Built to Order for Captain George Whittell Jr. and Known as “The Mistress Car”

Genuine Example Retaining Original Chassis, Engine, and Coachwork

Provenance Includes Distinguished Collectors Including J.B. Nethercutt and Bill Harrah

Award-Winning Restoration by Marque Specialist Chris Charlton

Technical Specs

420 CID DOHC Inline 8-Cylinder Engine

Single Schebler Updraft Carburetor

265 HP at 4,200 RPM

3-Speed Manual Gearbox

4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes

Live-Axle Suspension with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Double-Acting

Hydraulic-Lever Shock Absorbers