At least seven of the cars in attendance during the Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance were Duesenberg cars so it was not a surprise at all that a Duesenberg car particularly the 1935 Duesenberg Model SJ won the Bets of Show Awards. This model, which has an estimated price of between $2.3 million to $3 million was up at live auctioneers with a starting bid of $90,000.

So called the ultimate American classic car, the 1935 Duesenberg Model SJ has always been a fascinating vehicle thanks to its performance, style, coachwork and specifications. But behind that fascination lies a greater and more fascinating story about the dominance of the Duesenberg in…