The 1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Speedster has won the 2023 Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award, a prestigious honor for classic cars that have triumphed at major concours events.
From the collection of the late U.S. Air Force Major General William Lyon, the rare supercharged Duesenberg was custom-built for Maharajah Holkar of Indore, featuring unique royal details.
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Bill H. Lyon, representing the Lyon collection, called the award a pinnacle of recognition. Competing against other standout classics like a 1935 Avions Voisin C25 Aerodyne and a 1937 Bentley Sedanca Coupe, the Duesenberg was chosen by a panel of 25 expert judges, including Ralph Lauren, Nick Mason, and Jay Leno.
The award was presented at The Peninsula London on 3 September 2024. The winning Duesenberg is on display in the hotel’s lobby until 14 September, accompanied by a special Classic Car Afternoon Tea to celebrate the event.
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