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Metadata
Title |
1929 Duesenberg J-268 Convertible Coupe, "Kaiserlautern" |
Collection |
Photographs Duesenberg |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Catalog Number |
1971.12.524 |
Description |
1929 Duesenberg J-268, Chassis 2290 Convertible Coupe. This was the only Model J ever exported to Japan. Originally owned by Kimakichi Fukuzawa of Tokyo. The body was built in Japan (to avoid hefty import duty) by Kaiserlautern. In 1954 a A US GI, Captain Charles Halbrooks, purchased pruchased it and took it to Germany during WWII where it was rebodied by Meiterschule fur Handwerke. Year:1929 Make:Duesenberg Model: J-268 Photo:Black and White |
Date |
1929 |
Subjects |
Automobile industry Automobiles |
Copyright |
Reproduction for any personal, commercial, educational, or any other purpose is dictated by Auburn Automotive Heritage d/b/a the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum. Permission for any intended use or reproduction can only be obtained from the aforementioned entity upon the receipt of a signed and dated Statement of Use Agreement and the receipt of any associated fees. |
Search Terms |
Duesenberg 1929 Model J J-268 Chassis 2290 Convertible Coupe 1929 Duesenberg 1929 Duesenberg Convertible 1929 Duesenberg Coupe 1929 Duesenberg Convertible Coupe Convertible Coupe Captain Charles Halbrooks Kimakichi Fukuzawa Kaiserlautern Meiterschule fur Handwerke Tokyo, Japan Japan Germany WWII |