(Olympus E-3, 70-300mm at 70mm (2x crop factor), ISO 250, exposure 1/160 sec @ f/9.0)

This detail shot of a Duesenberg Model JN was taken at the 2008 Concours d’Elegance held at Meadowbrook Hall in Rochester Hills, Michigan. This Duesenberg is only one of four of this model ever made. Only two are known to still exist. Another interesting fact about this Duesenberg is that it was once owned by Clark Gable. Gable purchased this car as a gift for his wife, Carole Lombard. After she died, he sold the car on the condition that it never return to California as long as he (Gable) was alive. This car boasts some unique features, including a cut down windshield and a double spare tire holder. Gable himself sketched these details and gave them to the coach maker who created the body for this car. Visit my Duesenberg Model JN page to see more images of this car.

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(Olympus E-3, 70-300mm at 70mm (2x crop factor), ISO 250, exposure 1/160 sec @ f/9.0)

You are looking at the front end of a 1935 Duesenberg Model JN Roadster by Bohman and Schwartz. This car was one of many on display at the 2008 Concours d’Elegance held at Meadowbrook Hall in Rochester Hills, Michigan. This particular automobile has some interesting history. The car was a gift to Clark Gable from his wife, Carole Lombard. When she died, he abandoned the car and requested that it never return to California while he was alive. The car is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. It was restored several years ago and there are some videos on YouTube showing a master painter applying the pinstriping by hand. It’s a wonderful automobile.

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Image and text Copyright © 2008 James W. Howe – All rights reserved

This image can be purchased.