The 1935 Duesenberg SSJ of legendary actor Gary Cooper became the most expensive American car in the world and the most expensive car ever produced before the war.
Priced at almost double the $13.75 million record of the first Shelby Cobra produced, the 1935 Duesenberg SSJ became the most expensive pre-war classic.
Duesenberg – the car brand that seemed to have disappeared for a long time in the world auto market was suddenly honored again when it broke two records at the same time: the most expensive American car in the world and the most expensive pre-war car with the highest price. sold for $22 million. This car was once owned by legendary actor Gary Cooper.
With the above price, Duesenberg SSJ automatically becomes a member of the collection of the most expensive cars ever auctioned. This pre-war model eclipses the similarly award-winning Shelby Cobra in 2016 with a price tag of $13.75 million.
It is rare to see the Duesenberg brand in auctions, especially when it has such a high price tag. Usually, only European models such as Ferrari and Porsche have high prices in auctions, up to millions of dollars. American models are often underpriced and undervalued in the market.
