10/21/2026
1929 Duesenberg Model J Sedan
The 1929 Duesenberg Model J Sedan represented the very peak of American luxury and engineering during the late 1920s.
Built by , the Model J was powered by a magnificent 420-cubic-inch straight-eight featuring dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder. With around 265 horsepower, it was extraordinarily powerful for its era and capable of speeds approaching 120 mph, depending on the bodywork and gearing.
The Sedan body added a more formal and practical character to Duesenberg’s flagship chassis while retaining the imposing proportions, exceptional craftsmanship, and unmistakable presence that made the Model J famous. Owners could select from a variety of custom bodies created by America’s finest coachbuilders, making each car highly individual.
More than just transportation, the Model J was a rolling statement of wealth, engineering ambition, and American craftsmanship. Nearly a century later, it remains one of the defining automobiles of the Classic Era.