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The design's initial price tag of US$20,000 ($470,746 in 2023 dollars [1]) during the height of the Great Depression infamously gave it its nickname of Twenty Grand. [2] It is widely considered to be the most famous Duesenberg ever built and the pioneer of the ultra-luxury car design, making it one of the most valuable cars in the world at $50 ...
An additional 100 orders were filled in 1930. Thus, the Model J fell short of the original goal to sell 500 cars a year. [9] Most engine and chassis were made in 1929 and 1930, but due to the Depression, high price, etc., ended up sold and bodied throughout subsequent years. Thus the year for a given Model J usually refers to the latter.
A Duesenberg car was the first American car to win a Grand Prix race, winning the 1921 French Grand Prix. Duesenbergs won the Indianapolis 500 in 1922 (when eight of the top ten finishers were Duesenbergs), 1924, 1925 and 1927. Transportation executive Errett Lobban Cord acquired the Duesenberg corporation in 1926. The company was sold and ...
As the most expensive car in the line, the Ambassador received premium upgrades in upholstery and other trim items for a base price of US$2,090 (US$36,659 in 2023 dollars [7]). The Nash Ambassadors became known for their "lavish equipment and beautiful construction" earning "the nickname 'Kenosha Duesenberg", with the former being a nod to the ...
Jay-Z has the most expensive car in the couple's collection: a rare $8 million Maybach Exelero. The car's unusually long lines and black paint job make it look like a modern-day Batmobile.
This is a list of the most expensive cars sold in public auto auctions through the traditional bidding process.. On May 5, 2022, in a secret auction at the brand's museum in Germany, Mercedes-Benz sold one of just two 1955 300 SLR Uhlenhaut coupes from its extensive collection of historical automobiles—which dates back to the earliest days of the car in the late 19th century.
1961 Ferrari 250 GT California SWB Spider. Estimated value or price: $17.16 million If this car looks familiar, it might be because it's similar to the one featured in the 1980s hit movie, "Ferris ...
The final prize is often billed as one of "the most expensive single prizes offered on the show", with a price consisting of five (or occasionally six) digits. Since 2008, the final prize is usually a premium European sports or luxury car, although premium American sports cars are also offered, especially for patriotically themed episodes.