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1926 Duesenberg Model A |
Catalog Number |
2019.2 |
Collection |
Automobile |
Description |
Year: 1926 Make: Duesenberg Model: Model A Body type: Chassis Following war production and racing success, Duesenberg founded the Duesenberg Automobile and Motors Company and moved to Indianapolis, Indiana. Production of the Duesenberg Straight 8, later renamed as the Model A, began in 1921. They included several industry firsts for passenger cars born from their racing successes, including 4-wheel hydraulic brakes and single overhead camshaft straight-eight cylinder engine. Duesenberg built running chassis which were later fitted with custom body styles from some of the leading coachbuilding firms such as Fleetwood and Millspaugh & Irish. This chassis features the long wheelbase of 141 inches, typically reserved for 7-passenger sedan or limousine bodies. Due to production and financial issues, approximately 650 Duesenberg Model A’s were built. Exterior Color: Silver Wheelbase: 141 inches Engine: Straight-eight cylinder, single overhead cam Transmission: Three-speed manual Displacement: 260 cubic inches Horsepower: 90 at 4,000 rpm Weight: 3,000—5,000 lbs. (bodied) Price When New: $5,450—$8,300 (bodied) Donated by Perry and Margie Pintzow, Albuquerque, New Mexico. |
Date |
1926 |