What we have here is a hot rod duesenberg. The owner had a 1929 J chassis. He located a duesy motor from a california hot rod. He then commissioned Mr Northport, formally a designer for Duesenberg, to design the body. Then, some local boatbuilders were commissioned to execute the design. The results were stunning. The car won its class at Pebble Beach and I think you can see why. regards ken
Very close to the SSJ, but with a little more "swoop"- looks great! Is the wood finish painted on, or a combo wood body and painted hood?
Its mahagony wood laminated boat builder style the body. It has to be seen to be fully appreciated. regards ken
Does anyone know what happened to the Krugger (sp?) Marmon? Last I saw it a fellow had put a Dusy motor in it and was calling it an A special? The car had an Alburn 2-speed rear Dusy A chassis and Marmon motor It was owned by Ray Radford in Portland ..... he put woodlites on it, Changed the motor and painted it ....... well kindda light burgandy The car was built in So Cal and ads for it were in several early 50's mags
I always have and alway will love the proportions on those short wheel base Duesenbergs. I'd never seen this one, it is absolutely stunning.
That is a beauty. The wire mesh hoods sides are one nice detail that would translate well to a hot rod.
Looks like a Jean Bugatti inspired design. I like it, the looks of a Bug without the insanity causing mechanicals! I don't know why you thikit's a "hotrod" though... All the Dueseys were custom bodied so that's not a defining reason.
I just like the sound of it...and how the owner found the motor in a california hot rod and put all the bits together.
no but you should definately post more to make up for it. personally more pre-ww1 race cars are always apprecited.
And a Cord But the really good part is that it looks like Hal n' Bill !!!!!!! GOD I MISS THOSE TWO! OK I called Randy Ema he says the Krurger Special lives in UK now!! G'nite
Man, I was born in the WRONG decade!!! Trains were running on steam, the music was hot, and the cars, well, just look at the post again. And yes, I know that we went from a depression straight into the next war that would end all wars, but imagine working for the ACD company or Fred Miller...
Wow Kvisser, You keep bringing cool things to the party. Reminds me a little on the Count Trossi M-B. Except with wood. I also love the 'real Deusenberg' hot rod from Cris. Is it really a Packard in the background? I would have said the same as Mr. Biscuit.—an L-F. Awesome.
I'm not sure who did the body work. In responce to another inquiry, yes, that was a beautiful Chris Craft in the background. regards ken
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