Franklin Mint / 1933 Duesenberg J Convertible Victoria / Limited Edition 1,500 / 1:24th Scale
Burgundy
A bold statement of luxury and grand touring, this
custom-bodied Duesenberg was the hit of the Paris Salon when it first appeared
in 1932. Often the car of choice among the Hollywood elite, Duesenbergs
represented the finest in American cars. Trimmed with high-contrasting ivory
interior against royal metallic luster red paint, this stunning Duesenberg is
the pinnacle of automotive art and fashion.
As with all great cars, there are always great stories. For Duesenberg, there
are not only great stories but personalities associated with one of the finest
automobiles of the 20th century. These stories remind us of the magnificence of
the designers, builders and patrons of these fine cars.
In 1932, all of France was stunned as the special-bodied Fernandez and Darrin
Duesenberg appeared at the Paris Salon. Fernandez had been a well-known
coachbuilder with European designs to his credit, and Howard "Dutch" Darrin had
made significant inroads in both U.S. and European markets with his firm,
Hibbard and Darrin. In 1931, Darrin dissolved his partnership with Hibbard and
began working with Fernandez. One of their first major European contributions to
the world of coachbuilt automobiles was built on a stunning, long-wheelbase 1932
Duesenberg Model J chassis.
Resplendent in metallic red with contrasting ivory interior trim and featuring
an elegant three-position landau roof, this Duesenberg would later be made in
two (perhaps three) otherconfigurations from 1932 through 1933. At some point in
the history of these rare cars, a two-toned blue and black car became attributed
to movie star Greta Garbo. Although she persisted in denying this, the legend of
the Garbo Duesenberg continued as part of the mystique of this illusive actress.
Some speculated that her denial of the car was due in part to not wanting to be
recognized as she was driven in it. The Garbo mystery could very well be due in
part to her friendship with French film star Suzy Vernon, who owned and was
pictured many times with the blue and black Model J Duesenberg known as the "Garbo."
Some speculate that this is how the legend began.
Today, both cars are regarded as some of the finest coachbuilt cars ever built
upon a Duesenberg chassis. The original Paris Salon car has been fully restored
to original condition and is currently in a private collection. The Franklin
Mint is proud to present the original Paris Salon 1933 Duesenberg Model J
Victoria with coachwork by Fernandez and Darrin just as it appeared in 1932 in
its original paint and trim scheme.
Part #: F674
Condition: Mint in the Box w/ papers
Serial #0003/1,500
RARE!
Price: 0
.00Status: SOLD! Thanks Roberto