Sotheby's Christmas Special: Pre-War American Classics

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Few cars are held in as much esteem amongst collectors as the 1931 Duesenberg Model J Tourster, one of the most iconic of all American cars of its era. The car offered in Arizona was formerly owned by Andy Granatelli and John Mozart and is now offered after over 20 years in a noted private collection. Boasting magnificent styling by Derham and with its original coachwork still in place, this CCCA Full Classic has received a meticulous restoration by RM Auto Restoration and retains all its original components. One of just eight of the authentic Derham Toursters, this example has won numerous awards at concours d’elegance all over North America and is ACD Club Certified.

Joining the Duesenberg is a 1930 Cadillac V-16 Sport Phaeton. This treasured V-16 boasts a distinguished ownership history, is one of only 17 known survivors in the breathtaking Sport Phaeton body style, and benefits from mechanical service. This carefully maintained older restoration in Bottle Green was awarded at the Classic Car Club of America Grand Classic in 1997 and Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 1998, with its last Pebble Beach appearance being in 2009. This CCCA Full Classic is suitable for exhibition and touring and is now eligible to be displayed in Pebble Beach once again by its new caretaker