Duesenberg Automobile & Motors Company, Inc. was an American racing and luxury automobile manufacturer founded in Indianapolis, Indiana, by brothers Fred and August Duesenberg in 1920. The company is known for popularizing the straight-eight engine and four-wheel hydraulic brakes. 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, 1924, 1925 and 1927. Transportation executive Errett Lobban Cord acquired the Duesenberg corporation in 1926. The company was sold and dissolved in 1937. Fred and August began designing engines in the early 1900s, after Fred became involved with bicycle racing. The brothers designed a vehicle in 1905, a as a promotional venture by Duesenberg. Only 2 versions of the 1935 model were madeof this SJ with chassis number 2594 and engine J-563, sold at cost to actors Gary Cooper and Clark Gable and the model car quickly became a treasured toy.The car you are interested in is one of an extensive collection that my 91-year-old father, my housemate (for the past 3+ years and cancer patient) built over a 30+ year period. He has asked me to sell the collection. He was/is the car collecting aficionado, not me, (at all) and I am learning the nuances of this selling business the hard way. For example, I had no idea I was supposed to dust these cars that have been packed up in Styrofoam. I am learning from purchasers and not always in a kindly way. I try to handle all of the model cars as gently and as little as possible because they are fragile. I have zero idea of what specific accoutrements are supposed to be on/with the cars. There are hundreds of cars and I do not have time to research each car to try to determine if any of these cars is in mint, or excellent or good or fair condition. I do my best to take plenty of very clear and closeup photographs of each car which should allow the buyer plenty of information regarding whether or not he or she would like to own the car, basically, enough visual information to make an informed decision and to prevent any disappointment when the car arrives. I package in original packaging when available (and most cars are stored in original packaging. I wrap them carefully and mark “Fragile on the boxes.” The prices listed are based on other vehicles in the same class and category that appear to be in the same or similar condition. Unless USPS handles the package too roughly, the car will be delivered exactly as pictured. If you don’t want to take the risk of purchasing a model car from a person who is not an expert in the area, please don’t. However, if you choose to purchase the car, I hope very much that it brings you joy.