Duesenberg II® Murphy Roadster
The Duesenberg II® was created as the “ultimate modern classic”, with the objectives of recapturing the aesthetic elegance of the original Duesenberg® in a new car that was comfortable and practical to use, and that would always be a “collector's car” because of the detail and craftsmanship involved in its creation. Five models of the Duesenberg II® were produced between introduction in 1978 and 2000, including the Murphy Roadster. The Murphy Roadster is now being refined to take advantage of the most modern automotive technology and increase the comfort of the interior.

Exact in design and quality craftsmanship to the original model, each Duesenberg II® Murphy Roadster will be custom crafted to order as a unique statement of elegance, luxury, and hand-built quality that is a reflection of the buyer's personal taste. Both the exterior and interior have the original look and detail, while offering the convenience of a modern drive train and comfort features, cleverly concealed with original design controls.

Built on a modern Ford chassis with a structural steel body framework, the Duesenberg II® Murphy Roadster features a new Ford V-10 drive line with automatic transmission, with the balance of the components custom made to match the original (bumpers, lights, radiator shell, side pipes, windshield frames, moldings, dash, etc.). Almost everything you see on the vehicle is hand fit and finished, from the original look steering wheel to the door hinges. This attention to detail and use of the finest materials available, combined with the timeless styling of the 1930's most expensive car, makes the Duesenberg II® Murphy Roadster the most unique automobile today.

The first Murphy Roadster is under development at Advanced Automotive Technologies in Rochester Hills, MI and will be available exclusively from Chuck Spielman at Only Yesterday Classic Autos (oldautos.com).

The Walter Murphy Co. of Pasadena, California firmly established itself by producing 125 of the bodies for the 480 Duesenbergs® that were built. The rumble seat, disappearing top, and raked windshield combined to make this the most popular of all Duesenberg® body styles. The Murphy Co. built 55 of these for that small and exclusive group of owners who demanded a car that breathed action, freedom, and adventure, while retaining a conservative elegance and an exclusive smartness not matched by any other automobile. The Duesenberg II® Murphy Roadster offers the classic features of the original, including rumble seat with access step plates, hidden storage compartment, dual side-mount spares, and an optional removable hard top.

Attention to Detail has Always Been the Duesenberg® Difference Click on images below for a larger view
Stainless steel side pipes & chromed square-wire hood screen
Original design steering wheel & dash		Custom trunk & folding luggage rack (Royalton®)
Chromed steel radiator shell & grill, hand crafted lights		Sidemount spare on original design wire wheel