1925 Duesenberg Eight Speedway Car


This car was built by the Duesenberg brothers for the 1925 Indy 500 race and it became a two time winner in 1925 and 1927. The car features an aluminum straight 8, 225 horsepower, 122 cu. In. DOHC and was supercharged. This was the very first car to run a supercharger successfully. Through the years it also ran many of the dirt and board tracks across the country.

Taken at the 2014 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.

You may purchase a print in our dElegance 2014 online gallery.
3/25/2014
March 25, 2014
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