1929 Duesenberg J Murphy Disappearing Top Roadster
edited by David Barth, 23 November 2008.
Courtesy "The Auto Collections" showroom at the Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino in Las, Vegas, Nevada, USA. Photos were
taken 30 July 2006.
Chassis number: 2301
Engine number: J-279
This car was originally built for and owned by aviation genius Howard Hughes.
The Model J was announced in the fall of 1928, but deliveries did not begin until the spring of 1929. It was reported
that this roadster was the only one built with an extended winshield to accommodate the height of Howard Hughes. In
the 1970's, Don Williams, owner of the Blackhawk Car Collection, sold the car to Bill Harrah who gave the car to Wayne
Newton in appreciation for his performances at Harrah's Hotel and Casino. Wayne Newton later sold the car to the
Imperial Palace Auto Collection.
At the time these photos were taken the price was not disclosed, but inquiries were invited.
