The one-off 1966 Duesenberg Model D is looking for a
new home, all for the ‘measly’ price of US$ 475,000 on Hemmings.
The debut of the concept came approximately 30 years
after the luxurious automaker was forced to shut its doors after the Great
Depression. It was meant to redefine levels of comfort and luxury and it’s
believed that approximately 50 orders were taken.
Sadly, the financier behind the revived Duesenberg
brand pulled his money out of the firm and apparently consoled himself by
buying a number of racehorses. Just like that, the dream of Duesenberg making a
return was cut short.
Just a single unit was produced with coachwork
crafted by Carrozzeria Ghia in Italy and power sourced from a 440 cubic-inch V8
with 350 hp. The concept also includes cashmere, leather, rear seat gauges and
magnesium.
Remarkably, the concept was displayed at the Auburn
Cord Duesenberg museum for 30 years before moving to the Bortz Auto Collection
and staying there for a further 15 years. Consequently, the Model D is in
museum condition and has less than 500 miles on the odometer.
