DUESENBERG SSJ

Sold/number built 1935/2

Construction steel girder chassis with tubular crossmembers

Engine iron-block, dohc 6878cc ‘eight,’ four valves per cylinder, single Schebler carburettor with centrifugal supercharger

Max power 320bhp @ 4200rpm

Max torque 425lb ft @ 2400rpm

Transmission Warner Hy-flew three-speed manual, RWD

Suspension: front beam axle rear live axle; leaf springs, double-acting shock absorbers f/r

Steering Ross cam and lever

Brakes drums, with vacuum assistance

Wheels 7x19in wires

Wheelbase 10ft 5in (3175mm)

Weight 5000lb (2268kg)

Top speed 130mph

Price new $15-16,000

Price now £16.6million