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22-APR-2017

Sammy Davis Jr.'s 1971 Duesenberg SSJ Roadster replicar

This 1971 Duesenberg SSJ Roadster was built by The Duesenberg Corporation of Gardena, California and was patterned after a 1935 Duesenberg SSJ. Most replicar manufacturers produced molded bodies made of fiberglass. However, this Duesenberg body was made up of aluminum panels supported on ash wood frames with machine-hammered steel fenders. The car was equipped with steel disc wheels, Bijur chassis oiler, automatic transmission, power steering and a Paxton supercharged 383 Chrysler engine. The engine has special features such as heavy-duty bearings and crankshaft, special valves and rotators and compression suited to supercharging. The interior has brown leather upholstery and brown wool carpeting.

This beautiful Duesenberg replica was once owned by the famous singer and Hollywood star, Sammy Davis, Jr.

Model: 1935 Duesenberg SSJ Roadster Replica
Manufacturer: Duesenberg Corporation, Gardena, California
Original Price: $29,000
Engine: Chrysler Supercharged V-8, 504-hp, 383-cid
Bore and Stroke: 4-1/4" x 3-3/8"

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SLC_Images21-May-2017 05:47
Great looking classic- wonder how it drives...VT!
joseantonio15-May-2017 18:51
what an amazing capture.V.
Dan Greenberg14-May-2017 14:16
Sammy was not a big guy and I am just imagining how small he would look in this giant car. Also thanks for the note - I had no idea about these kind of replicas - it definitely looks like a real one. Excellent capture. ~BV~
Dan Opdal11-May-2017 16:23
Marvelous! V
Carter Creek09-May-2017 18:14
Very nice, SDJ always had style. V
Allan Jay09-May-2017 17:51
Wonderful classic!
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