It stands among the ffinest cars in automotive history. A true classic, the Duesenberg Model J exuded elegance, refinement and power. Introduced in 1928 at the New York Automobile Salon, the "Duesy" Model J quickly became recognized as the pinnacle of American automobiling. The Model J was big, fast, gorgeous and expensive. The 8-cylinder, 265 horsepower engine was appropriate to power a chassis with a 142½" wheelbase (increased to 153½" by its final year in 1937). The luxurious length of the chassis was a coach builder's dream and several of the Model Js were fitted with special customized bodies.
However, the Duesenberg factory itself offered superb coach styles designed by the legendary Gordon Buehrig and these seemed to be the standard by which all others were measured. Priced between $8,500 and $9,500 for the chassis alone, the Duesenberg Model J was indeed expensive - especially in those economically strained times. Now, this crown jewel in American motoring is recreated in a limited edition 1:43 scale die-cast replica by Matchbox Collectibles, "the greatest name in die-cast."

'The essence of elegance, refinement and power, the 1930 Duesenberg Model J Town Car is among the finest motorcars in automotive history. Even during the depression, it was priced between $8,500 and $9,500 for the chassis alone.'

A one-time model, that probably will not be re-run.
The model last appeared in 1994 as Y4-4 in the "Grand Classics Collection".
7,500 produced world-wide.
The suffix 'C' in the coding shows it to be the third Special Livery.

(1995)

Scale: 1:43