Duesenberg Model X

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 04/23/2014 at 21:21 • Filed to: Model X, Duesenberg, Oppositelock

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With all the excitement of Elon and the Tesla Model X let us take a moment and remember there is a more beautiful Model X that appeared almost 100 years ago.

Tom McParland > JR1 04/23/2014 at 21:38

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Classy as fuuuuk

tapzz > JR1 04/23/2014 at 21:44

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Well, 88 years ago- I've discovered that 12 years can make a surprisingly big difference in the early days of the car.

For example, here's a 1914 Packard 4-48 roadster, 'boss of the road' - not quite as super-car like as the Duesenberg in its day, but very close at $4,480 to $6,100 a pop

Bit of a different beasty: wooden artillery wheels, acetylene lamps on the cowl, brass everywhere, I suspect it won't have front brakes. You can tell it was very advanced by the fact that it had any electric lighting at all, and even *gasp* an electric starter.

Conan > JR1 04/23/2014 at 22:16

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My pre-planned mid life crisis involves Duesenberg replica acquisition. I still can't believe my grandparents sold my grandma's when she stopped driving, but I think it has to do with the fact that it would tantalize her to go drive it constantly if it had stayed around. It was always her dream car growing up. I'm glad she got to own one in a way.

JR1 > tapzz 04/23/2014 at 22:50

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100 might have been a bit of a stretch considering the development of technology. The brass era cars were mechanical perfection.

JR1 > Conan 04/23/2014 at 22:51

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Your grandma owned a Duesenberg? That's amazing.

Conan > JR1 04/23/2014 at 22:56

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Just a replica, but a very good one. They built them in Wisconsin. It was still demonstrably great, like a touch of the past. One of these.

JR1 > Conan 04/23/2014 at 23:00

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I would totally think that Duesy is real. I had no idea any replicas were made.

Conan > JR1 04/23/2014 at 23:10

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They were really solid. Some other folks tried to do it in 2011 but they couldn't get enough cash going. Maybe now in the era of crowdfunding somebody will try again. I'd certainly chip in, though I can't exactly afford a full replica yet.

JR1 > Conan 04/23/2014 at 23:19

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I'd be worried they'd mess it up or saturate to market. But then again I wouldn't mind buying a replica of what is perhaps the greatest American car.

Axial > JR1 04/24/2014 at 20:40

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Oh my goodness I love it.

JR1 > Axial 04/24/2014 at 21:07

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Ever heard of it?

Axial > JR1 04/24/2014 at 23:32

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Seen in pictures with no description, so I had no idea what it was.

JR1 > Axial 04/24/2014 at 23:41

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Jay Leno owns one and he has a good review of it on his website. If you got a few minutes it's worth a watch.