Beautiful Classic Car Silver, A 1934 Duesenberg SJ

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It was a great weekend around southern California, lots of sunshine and beautiful weather. I think it's a big part of the reason I haven't moved away quite yet, the weather is hard to beat! Now it's Monday again so time to get back to the grindstone on some work that needs to be finished up this week... But before I dive into that project I decided to put together a post for the day!

Today I'm going to share another Silver Strike token that I picked up years ago. Silver Strike tokens are made of either bronze or silver and could be won by playing the Silver Strike Slot Machines in most casinos around the world at one point. Now the machines are few and very far between, slowly disappearing as newer, fancier products are added to the casino floors. I've collected these tokens for years, not from playing the machines as it was a sure way to lose money. They aren't called one-armed bandits without reason. I tend to buy them second hand in pawn shops or on eBay.

I'm particularly fond of the tokens that come from casinos that are now defunct. Pieces of Las Vegas history but made of silver. This one fits the build perfectly coming from the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino. It was around from 1979 catering to the middle class customers with more affordable rooms than the high end luxury hotels. They were also the first casino to have an Asian style theme in the city. However, in 2012 they closed down permanently, in Vegas nothing is forever. It was renamed a couple of times since after extensive remodels and the building is currently The Linq.

This is a very nice token that features a beautiful classic and expensive vehicle, the 1934 Duesenberg SJ Dual Cowl Phaeton. They don't get much rarer! Have a look:

About the token:

From Silverstrikers.com

This token is in great condition and contains just about 0.6 Troy ounces of solid silver surrounded by a brass ring. The reason the car is displayed on it is because the Imperial Palace used to have vintage car display and this particular rarity was the most valuable vehicle on display at the time. I've always really liked this token, and is one I wouldn't ever sell, it's just too cool! These days this particular token runs $30 plus on eBay, not bad considering I know I only paid about $12 for it.

Today rather than talk more about the old casino, I would much rather talk about the amazing vehicle prominently displayed on it!

1934 Duesenberg SJ Dual Cowl Phaeton


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Aren't those two cars beautiful?

Unless you are a car fanatic you may not have even heard of a Duesenberg. They were started in 1920 by brothers Fred and August Duesenberg producing racing cars. However, they were bought out in 1926 by Errett Lobban Cord who then refocused the company to produce the highest end luxury vehicle in the United States. The Duesenberg Model J was released in 1928 as a very high end vehicle. Each car was custom built for the new owner, which was a common thing in luxury vehicles at the time. Unfortunately, the timing was horrible as the great depression started the next year.

However, the company carried on and then developed one of the most sought out vehicle out there, the super charged version (SJ). It boasted to have 320 horse power which was huge at the time. Only 36 were ever made. If you would like to own one of your own today they won't come inexpensive. Below you can see the moving average of prices on one of these topping $3 million. This is truly a rich man's toy!


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Duesenberg also produced super charged vehicles with a short-wheelbase known as the SSJ with over 400 horse power. These were among the most expensive cars available. Two very famous actors of the day, Gary Cooper and Clark Gable each owned one. The two would race them in the Hollywood Hills, back when there wasn't much of anything in the area. It was filled in with very expensive homes in later years, many of which sadly burned down in the fires in January of this year. But that must have been quite a sight to see Gable and Cooper racing it out all over Hollywood Hills!


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Gary Cooper's Duesenberg, talk about a beautiful vehicle!

Clark Gable left, Gary Cooper right
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In 2018 the SSJ owned by Gary Cooper sold for a whopping $22 million, in is still on record as the most expensive American car ever sold. People will pay insane money for cars owned by big name celebrities, even those from way back in the early day of Hollywood! I wouldn't mind owning it to tell the truth, it's an amazing looking vehicle with so much history! But way outside of my personal budget...

That will wrap up this post for Monday, I hope you enjoyed seeing the token and learning a little more about the Duesenberg cars. I think it would be a lot of fun to own one, but I would be terrified to drive it. Imagine how much it would cost you if you dented it... Ouch! Please feel free to leave any questions or comments below, and thank you for all of your support. I really do appreciate all of you! Have a great week everyone!

References:

https://www.conceptcarz.com/profile/24818,10138/1934-duesenberg-model-j.aspx

https://www.classic.com/veh/1934-duesenberg-model-sj-convertible-sedan-by-leba-2515-M4Ddkg4/

https://www.silverstrikers.com/Web/Catalogs/SilverStrikes/Nevada/ImperialPalaceLVnv/Imperial-Palace-LVnv-Page-01.php/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duesenberg_Model_J

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Linq

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duesenberg

Disclaimer:

I am not a financial planner and this isn't financial advice. Please always do your own research before investing your money. You worked hard enough to earn it!

All pictures are mine unless except where indicated

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That's definitely a doozie! I love the old style cars like that. They were really something. I like newer cars too, but those just had a lot of style and class.

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Sure is, it would be fun to have that kind of cash to own a couple. They really had style, newer cars are much safer, but they lack the style of the late 20's and early 30's. Imagine a car today styled like that with the safely features and gas mileage of today, that would be awesome!

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That would be really awesome!

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What a history!
Your material is so cool, bro!
Congrats!

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Awesome Car and Gaming Token...

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Thanks! At least I have the token, the car is a little out of reach still! lol

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I actually have a few of the $10 Gaming Tokens from Las Vegas... Perhaps I'll break them out, one of these days...

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Such a classic car, they just don't make them like that anymore!!!😇
I can see why you are fond of this token, not only is it a slice of history from the one arm bandits...... but also automotive history!!😀

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I think it would have been cool to see the classic car display in the Imperial Palace, apparently they had some really expensive cars on display! Wish I could afford one of those beautiful vehicles, but unless all my crypto shoot the moon probably not going to happen! lol

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That would be nice my friend, I think everyone is anticipating a Crypto pump soon!😇

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A classic Duesenberg SJ in a classic Las Vegas token =

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You know I like cars around and before 1930s.
This car was where someone coined the phase, "It's a Dusey!"
'Have Tommy gun, make a withdrawal.'
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It was an amazing vehicle, I would love to be a rich enough man to own one. The Tommy gun withdrawal probably wouldn't net nearly enough to buy one today!
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$30 plus on eBay, not bad considering I know I only paid about $12 for it.

That's some 18$ extra profit if you decide to sell it, but then since it's a collectible, it's still nice to know you're in profit. Perhaps I don't have a collectible mindset, because everything in me is always screaming sell it, sell it, especially since there's profit to be made, but it's actually a fine piece.

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I've collected since I was a kid, and some pieces you just get attached to for one reason or another. Those I won't ever sell. I do have some I buy to flip once I have a nice profit, and I do. But many of these silver tokens I feel an attachment to, and to be honest they will only be going up in price over the next years because they aren't produced anymore.

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You're right, scarcity equals value, or growing value, at least most of the time. I understand you. Perhaps it's just because I've never been a collector, but I have stuffs I place value beyond money.

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I don't know much about older cars like that but I love the design of some (and this one) of them .. the coin too lol

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They just had more class back then, If they could build a car with class like those with modern safety features... I would want one! Thanks, I like the token too!

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100% agree with you!
But in the end so many things in general were better in the earlier days, in terms of quality. Now we live in a world where it's normal that everything is plastic waste or not long lasting. I hate that!

Even I've seen the decline in my time, it's a shame..

Actually doing good the past week, everything looked very good at the ultrasound and even though I do some more afternoon naps lately because of horrible sleeps (due to my hands being painful mostly) I still have plenty of energy left. Can't complain :)

How have you been?

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One armed bandit - I seldom come across that phrase! The mechanical lever and its reputation for emptying pockets!
I only have a few SilverStrikers. You are our local expert when it comes to silver casino tokens. And the 1934 Duesenberg SJ is a nice one, @thebighigg !
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How did I miss this post?

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I miss posts all the time... lol I've been down a couple days here with a sore back, so I'm way behind! The good old slot machines, almost make me wish I owned a casino and was on the winning side of that business!

Glad you liked the token @silversaver888 !
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