A Racer That Started a Legend

The 1915 Duesenberg Racer

Words by Sean Smith / Photos by Sean Smith & Michael DiPleco

When you hear the word Duesenberg you have images of massive luxury machines created for the captains of industries or robber barons. Your imagination might also conjure up large two-door roadsters piloted by stars of the silver screen. These lime green engined behemoths were tremendously expensive. Owners of these cars breathed rarefied air.

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