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Topic starter
10/10/2026 9:29 pm
...... the Supercharged Kings of the 30's....
Kess 1932 Duesenberg Model J Rolston Torpedo Berline and GLM 1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Phaeton Convertible.
10/10/2026 10:29 pm
Great images, Richard. Both models are very well done.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
11/10/2026 12:19 am
Very nice, thank you for sharing.
Topic starter
11/10/2026 12:38 am
Here is the real Duesenberg ...... simply magnificent.
11/10/2026 2:58 am
@nickies how good is it to see it driven? Wouldn't have love to have seen it really let loose on the open road but probably too risky. One of my first diecasts 30+ years ago was FMs 1/24. Thanks Richard
Topic starter
11/10/2026 4:02 am
@geoff-jowett I know what you mean..... just the sound of the engine must be beyond belief at full throttle.
I lived in Vegas for 20 years before retirement and The Franklin Mint Shop was at the Upper Garage of the Imperial Palace Casino. i think this particular Duesenberg was on display with many others.
Just an anecdote about the FM shop ...... because of the location in a museum, it became not as much friendly to go pick up a new order without escort. The shop manager had to come at the gate.
My last "big" pick up order was the 1/12 427 Corvette Roadster. I am wondering if anybody remember this one.
This post was modified 2 days ago by Richard Dube
11/10/2026 7:19 am
Very nice, but I was fooled for a minute. I was about to mention how I saw and stood near the real "Twenty Grand" last summer ..... until I realized that your Duesenberg is NOT that car, although it's still very impressive!
Nice pics & replicas Rich. 👍 👍
David Green reacted
11/10/2026 12:36 pm
Those are spectacular automobiles ! Many years ago I saw the Duesenburg collection at the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas.....very impressive !
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Topic starter
11/10/2026 4:03 pm
@chris They look similar because both were built by Rollston.
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