This Duesenberg began life in 1932 as a short-wheelbase four-door sedan by Derham. Its first owner, Dr. Seeley Mudd, later commissioned Bohman & Schwartz to create a completely new body to his exact specifications. The result, completed in 1937, became known as the “Mudd Coupe.”

The design was bold and ahead of its time, incorporating aerodynamic ideas that were still experimental in the 1930s. The body panels were covered in Zapon cloth, giving it a leather-like finish, and it featured a large sliding sunroof. Originally painted all black, the car was later fitted with a supercharger and repainted in three colors, earning the nickname “The Circus Wagon.”

Over the years, some details changed, such as replacing the original polished exhaust manifold with flexible pipes, but during its restoration by Rick Carroll, the solid pipes were reinstated. Today, the car stands as one of the most distinctive and daring custom-bodied Duesenbergs ever built.