Nearly ninety years after its debut, the Duesenberg SSJ continues to astonish with its seamless blend of opulence and performance. While enthusiasts often yearn for the return of iconic American marques like Pontiac or Plymouth, the Duesenberg name, synonymous with unparalleled luxury and engineering prowess, remains surprisingly overlooked.
Though the brand’s existence was relatively brief, it left an indelible mark on the automotive world, crafting not only breathtaking road cars but also dominant race vehicles that secured its legendary status.
A shining star among Duesenberg’s Indiana-built cars was the Model J. Introduced in 1928, it aimed to dethrone the world’s reigning luxury and performance champions like Rolls-Royce and Hispano-Suiza.
Duesenberg offered a multitude of variations, all featuring custom-built bodies on standard or optional wheelbases. Power came from the company’s race-winning DOHC straight-eight engine, either naturally aspirated or supercharged depending on the model. But the SSJ stands out as the pinnacle of the J series, boasting an unmatched blend of opulence and speed.
