Duesenberg Model SJ
1932–1937

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Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
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Collectibility
10/10
Holy Grail
3-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Duesenberg Model SJ occupies the highest tier of automotive collectibility, with only 36 examples produced globally, placing it in the "Holy Grail" category. Its rarity and engineering significance remain undiminished, though current UK market activity is minimal.
No sales of the Model SJ have been tracked in the UK market over the past 12 months, and there are no active listings, indicating severely constrained liquidity. This illiquidity is typical for cars of this caliber and suggests that transactions, when they occur, are conducted through private channels rather than open auction.
The absence of recent comparable sales data means establishing a current median valuation and tracking year-on-year price movement is not possible at this time. Any Model SJ that appears on the market commands individual negotiation based on provenance, originality, and condition rather than established pricing benchmarks.
Given the production count of just 36 cars and the model's status as one of the golden age's most celebrated automobiles, desirability among serious collectors remains high despite current market quietness. The Model SJ's appeal is driven by its technological significance, aesthetic design, and historical importance rather than by active trading momentum.
The illiquid nature of the market makes conventional price projections difficult to establish. For buyers or sellers of a Model SJ, success depends on identifying motivated counterparties willing to negotiate at the level of rarity and historical significance these cars command.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
Market Snapshot
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Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.