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 represents one of the most rarified segments of the collector car market, with only 36 examples built during its production run, placing it among the most exclusive American automobiles ever manufactured. Its "Holy Grail" collectibility classification reflects both its scarcity and historical significance, though current Australian market activity provides limited insight into pricing dynamics.
No sales of the Model SJ have been tracked in the Australian market over the past 12 months, and no active listings are currently recorded, underscoring the extreme illiquidity that characterizes ownership of this marque. For context, even a single transaction would represent a material data point in a market where these cars trade infrequently at best.
The combination of minuscule production volume and the car's status as an appreciating classic suggests strong fundamental desirability among serious collectors, yet the paradox of low reported desirability in this dataset likely reflects the practical reality that so few examples change hands that meaningful market signals are difficult to establish.
Without recent comparable transactions in the Australian market, establishing reliable valuation benchmarks or directional price trends remains impossible. Prospective buyers or sellers of a Model SJ would need to reference international auction results and private sales data to inform any transaction.
The absence of pricing projections for the three- and five-year horizon is consistent with the data constraints; however, the Model SJ's historical trajectory and production rarity typically support long-term appreciation for examples in good condition, independent of short-term market cycles.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$1,830
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$7,610
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price—
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range—
- Total Sales Tracked0
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.