Chassis Number: 2576
The Rollston Company was inarguably New York’s finest coachbuilder — renowned for the proficiency of its designers in both open and convertible styles, with conservative or rakish lines. Few American shops of any era were so skilled at so diverse a catalog, all built with outstanding craftsmanship and rock-solid quality. It is a testament to Rollston’s skill that it could craft a 2-passenger convertible coupe body for the long-wheelbase Model J chassis and deliver exquisite proportions, with a long hood and tail, and a low and steeply raked windshield. The design emphasizes the power of the car beneath it and is, quite simply, exceptional, equaling or exceeding the beauty of the iconic Murphy “disappearing top” convertible coupes. Only one body was built to this design by Rollston on the Model J chassis; although some styling features appeared on another one-off body, as well as on J529, and on the convertible coupes of the JN series. This was and remains a unique car. The emergence of this long-held Duesenberg for sale is among the most exciting offerings of an American Full Classic in recent memory. It is, without qualification, one of the most beautiful open Duesenbergs.
