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1932 Duesenberg J Murphy-bodied Torpedo Convertible Coupe
Tribute Edition Violet
Last ONE 1:43

1932 Duesenberg J Murphy-bodied Torpedo Convertible Coupe Tribute Edition Violet 1:43


 
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Official Release Date: September 25th 2015 // Images ©2015-2016 Automodello

  • Year: 1932
  • Exterior Color: Violet
  • Marque: Duesenberg
  • Scale: 1:43
  • Features: Removable convertible top, shipped with top up.
  • Limited Edition: 85 Tribute Edition.
  • Manufacturer: Automodello

It has been said that, in its day, nothing could pass a Duesenberg. With its 420 cubic-inch displacement 6.9L straight-eight sporting double overhead cams and 4 valves per cylinder, the Model J mustered 265 horsepower – enough to make it the fastest, most powerful and most expensive American car, capable of 120 mph in an era when 100 was unheard of. That was before Fred Duesenberg fitted it with a supercharger, upping output to 320 hp and creating the 140 mph SJ—the most potent performance automobile in the world. It would be his final, fateful creation, as he died later that year from injuries sustained in a crash while testing a Murphy-bodied SJ convertible.

All Duesenbergs were exclusive, but the short-wheelbase models wearing torpedo convertible coupe bodies built by Walter M. Murphy Company were most coveted, numbering just six. Known for its boat-tail shape and its signature polished aluminum rear deck that swallowed the convertible top when lowered, the Murphy-bodied J was as opulent as it was expensive, $15,000 estimated price. It was the most of everything one could want in an automobile.

To celebrate this superior piece of automotive art, Automodello has created the Murphy J ‘Torpedo’ convertible in 1:43 scale. The standard edition—Museum Edition with production up to 999—will come in green, matching the car on display at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum. This violet Tribute Edition represents the car owned by the legendary author Clive Cussler and is limited to just 85.

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5 of 5 a masterpiece February 18, 2016
Reviewer: John Rafert  
I looked forward to the release of this model since it was announced.  It was worth the wait. Beautiful paint and details and what appears to be a flawless execution of shape combine to make a "top shelf" model.  I bought the lilac model but I may also buy a green one based on the the car at the ACD Museum.

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