Restoration Update #6: The 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan Berline #2448 J-399 is on the road to the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The restoration of the 1930 Duesenberg J. Murphy Convertible Sedan Berline is now complete. We had the opportunity to visit this historic automobile the day before the transport truck arrived to drive it to Pebble Beach, CA. New Jersey-based automotive restoration specialist Stephen Babinsky and his team passionately and professionally put the final touches in place that make this Duesenberg a stunning classic.
Here's a link to the previous restoration updates from our visits to Stephen Babinsky’s Automotive Restoration shop that all led up to this very moment.
Gram Spina
Images by Gram Spina, Greg Oreiro and Howard Kroplick
Freshly detailed and ready to go!
The amazing dashboard.
The Kroplick Collection’s 1930 Duesenberg certainly has a lot of elegant chrome and lights up front. The word of the day was “stunning,” and it shows.
Duesenberg spare tire mount rearview mirrors have been installed since our previous visit.
A new hood ornament has also been installed that features the correct two-part design. Note the two rivets on the stem of the ornament; this is how they looked when brand new back in 1930.
The previous hood ornament when the restoration began did not have the two rivets.
The beating heart of the Duesenberg is a work of art, and it drives like a dream.
Thumbs up all the way around
And just like that, the Duesenberg is headed to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance!
Comments
It is gorgeous! Safe trip and good luck at Pebble Beach!
The Dusenberg was in amazing condition when you purchased it.
The car has to be stunning, after having the work done in preparation to compete at Pebble Beach.
Good luck I’m sure you are going to Win at Pebble Beach.
Such a privilege witnessing the restoration experience. Best of luck and have a wonderful time at Peeble Beach.
What can you say but WOW. The finished car looks terrific. Has to be in the running for Best in Show.
Good luck
I how how tough restoration deadlines can be. So happy to hear it gone done in time. Best of luck at Pebble.