Think Stude engines are pricy?

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How about this; a 1929 Duesenberg Model J engine. I thought that NOS R3 engine went for big bucks! Apparently youdidn't charge enough Mr. Johnson...Matthew

Studebaker George · Accepted Answer

Matthew, I read a bit on the links you sent me about this guy and his"parts".  To me, what he is doing/proposing to do is the ultimateinsanity as far as clones/reproductions/ whatever.  He talked aboutusing Caddy axles that are "almost the same" and Lincoln or somethingtransmissions that are again "close to original".  He evidently hastons of $$ as he managed to commission one of the top ACD resorers inhis efforts on reproduction bodies.  Wonder what kind of $$ it took todo THAT?  IIRC, there are no more "undiscovered" Deusenbergs sowhatever you are "creating" out of spares is in my book NOT real nomatter how much you sink into the project.  This hobby has it's fringeelements, that's for sure. This guy is one of 'em...Studebaker Georgembstude wrote:

Studebaker George · Answer

Sorry Matthew, but we can't make it to Brunswick.  I am HOPING thatthis week will be the week that the old house is finally sold and I canbreathe a little (no..a LOT!) easier.  Other than your little visit,this has been a ROUGH summer.I am planning on going to the Florida State Meet, however.Studebaker George

Paul Johnson · Answer

Matthew,You're probably right.  I tend to buy high and sell low.  Actually, for a Duesy that's pretty cheap.  A Greater Virginia Chapter member used to work for an old bachelor Chrysler dealer who, with his dad, had amassed quite a car collection including several Duesenbergs.  They auctioned a couple of the cars for more than one million each and they had an old burlap bag of supercharger parts that sold for $275,000.Paul Johnson

mbstude · Answer

Sorry to hear that you won't be there George. Sure hope that housesells though!BTW, check this out:(2864&an=0&page=0#Post282864Who is this guy?MatthewPaul Johns> > And I thought that NOS R3 engine went for big bucks! Apparently you> > didn't charge enough Mr. Johnson...>

HNCadet · Answer

It's a matter of perspective.......from my side I think I bought well and Paul made out well. Now if I could just get the darn thing rebuilt, I'd get it installed in my Avanti!

randee · Answer

No.--wf.

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