1929 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Convertible Coupe

Chicago broadcasting pioneer who took delivery with a LeBaron sweep panel phaeton body; later swapped bodies with Philip Wrigley's car, retaining the Murphy coupe bodywork on his chassis.

Early automotive enthusiast based in Hinsdale, Illinois, who kept the car for roughly thirteen years.

Birmingham, Alabama collector who commissioned a comprehensive restoration by Al Prueitt & Sons and subsequently showed the car at major concours events.

Long-standing Duesenberg enthusiast who used the car for leisure driving including a Northern Michigan tour, and had further authenticity and mechanical work completed by specialist Brian Joseph.

Chewing gum heir and Chicago Cubs owner who traded bodies with Atlass, preferring the LeBaron coachwork while Atlass acquired the Murphy coupe body that had been on Wrigley's J-121.

Chicago-based Duesenberg dealer through whose hands the car passed; later repaired frost damage to the engine using components from another chassis.

Baseball executive and owner of multiple major league franchises who drove the car until wartime fuel concerns led him to trade it in for a more economical vehicle.

Ohio-based owner who held the car for an extended period following Farr.

Co-founder of Motor Trend magazine and longtime automotive journalist who was another extended-tenure owner.

Las Vegas casino that held the car as part of what was the largest private Duesenberg collection ever assembled.

The car briefly resided in England, housed in a stable, for a short period of a few years.

Car was exhibited following completion of its full restoration by Al Prueitt & Sons.

Received the Amelia Award, a notable recognition at this prestigious Florida concours.

Ross McEachran drove the car on this touring event, demonstrating its mechanical reliability over an extended distance.

Engine damage caused by frost was addressed by John Troka, who replaced the block and crankshaft with those from J-245 and also fitted that car's firewall (numbered 2253).

Work carried out after Bill Veeck traded in the car prior to World War II.

A comprehensive full restoration was carried out, returning the car to a high standard of correctness and presentation.

Commissioned by Robert Perry of Birmingham, Alabama; completed prior to the 2009 Pebble Beach showing. Workshop located in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania.

Further work addressing authenticity details and mechanical condition was performed by a noted Duesenberg specialist.

Carried out by Brian Joseph, described as a recognised marque authority; work undertaken after the initial Prueitt restoration.

The car has been formally inspected and awarded Category 1 Certified status by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club on three separate occasions.

Club certification is a recognised standard of authenticity and condition within the Duesenberg marque community.