Duesenberg Special 'Mormon Meteor'

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Duesenberg SJ 'Mormon Meteor' Speedster
Duesenberg Special, identified as J-557 rather than a chassis number
2007 Pebble Beach Concours best of show
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Originally fitted with a supercharged 7L I8 tuned by August Duesenberg to make 400hp
For higher speed, a 26L 750hp Curtiss Conqueror aircraft V12 engine was fitted
A specialized chassis was made to help contain the Curtiss Conqueror aircraft engine
In 1938 the Curtiss Conqueror aircraft engine was removed during a restoration
In 1938 restoration reverted it to the original 'Duesenberg Special' specification
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1935
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Yellow
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Black Leather
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