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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy
As Jay Leno said the Duesenberg is still the best car in the world.  |
One thing to consider with any Duesenberg, whether it be a Model A, X, or J, is that Fred was always thinking racing in all of his work. A Model J is really a giant race car, however, the engine build quality is not as good as compared to a Model A or Model X. Realize that the Model J was build after E.L. Cord purchased Duesenberg. Fred Duesenberg was concerned about quality, Cord was concerned about making money. The Model J engine was built by Lycoming. Not that the construction was bad, but not as good as the engines made by Duesenberg.
FYI....the ride of a Duesenberg Model J is VERY intoxicating. The power is commanding. The snob factor is out of this world. They are a bad a** car.