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AB&C – Auction Bay & Classics: Your Global Partner in the Classic Car World

At AB&C (Auction Bay & Classics), we operate with a single guiding principle: preserving, celebrating, and elevating the global classic car experience. Whether you are a collector, an enthusiast, an investor, or simply someone who appreciates automotive heritage, our company provides a comprehensive ecosystem dedicated en

tirely to the world of classic motoring. AB&C specializes in curated classic car sales, professionally managed auction services, and high-quality classic car events designed to bring passionate communities together. Our marketplace features carefully vetted vehicles ranging from rare vintage icons to well-preserved enthusiast models, ensuring buyers and sellers engage with confidence and clarity.

1937 Packard Twelve Model 1507 Coupe Roadster🔥🔥🔥
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1937 Packard Twelve Model 1507 Coupe Roadster🔥🔥🔥

1934 Dodge Coupe
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1934 Dodge Coupe

1934 Dodge 5-Window Coupe
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1934 Dodge 5-Window Coupe

1949 Chevrolet 3800 Panel Truck
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1949 Chevrolet 3800 Panel Truck

1948 Plymouth Deluxe 2-Door Sedan
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1948 Plymouth Deluxe 2-Door Sedan

1956 Chevy Bel Air Restomod🔥🔥🔥
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1956 Chevy Bel Air Restomod🔥🔥🔥

1938 Peugeot 402 Darl’mat Special Coupe
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1938 Peugeot 402 Darl’mat Special Coupe

1939 LaSalle Series 50 Convertible Sedan (by Bohman & Schwartz)
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1939 LaSalle Series 50 Convertible Sedan (by Bohman & Schwartz)

The 1934 Packard 🔥🔥🔥
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The 1934 Packard 🔥🔥🔥

The 1932 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton by Walker-LaGrande represents the absolute peak of American prewar automot...
11/05/2026

The 1932 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton by Walker-LaGrande represents the absolute peak of American prewar automotive design and engineering. Built during the height of the Classic Era, it combined Duesenberg’s legendary Model J chassis with dramatic custom coachwork from Walker-LaGrande, one of the marque’s most prestigious in-house styling programs.

Powered by Duesenberg’s massive 420 cubic-inch dual-overhead-cam straight-eight engine producing 265 horsepower, the Model J was among the fastest and most advanced luxury cars in the world. Wealthy industrialists, Hollywood stars, and royalty were drawn to its unmatched performance and bespoke craftsmanship.

The “Dual Cowl Phaeton” body style was especially striking. A second cowl and folding windshield separated the rear passengers from the driver compartment, creating a more formal and luxurious open-air experience. This elegant configuration became one of the defining symbols of elite American motoring in the early 1930s.

Walker-LaGrande and Union City Body Company helped refine the famous “Sweep Panel” styling associated with many Duesenberg phaetons. These flowing side contours, low beltlines, and elongated proportions gave the cars an appearance of motion even when standing still. Gordon Buehrig, one of America’s greatest automotive designers, played a major role in shaping the LaGrande aesthetic.

In period, a completed Duesenberg could cost $15,000–$20,000 — an astonishing sum during the Great Depression, when a new Ford cost roughly $500. Each example was effectively hand-built to the customer’s specifications, making every surviving car unique.

Today, surviving Dual Cowl Phaetons are among the most valuable and celebrated American classics ever produced, frequently appearing at prestigious concours events such as Pebble Beach and Amelia Island. Their combination of engineering brilliance, Art Deco styling, and handcrafted luxury remains unmatched.

1931 Packard 840 Deluxe Eight Convertible
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1931 Packard 840 Deluxe Eight Convertible

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