Duesenberg Model J chassis 2293 was originally fitted with an elegant LeBaron Dual‑Cowl Phaeton body, one of the most desirable open coachwork styles of the era. In May 1930, the car was purchased new by Paul Whiteman, the famous bandleader and influential figure in American jazz and popular music.

In 1932, the car passed to its second owner, G. Tucker Smith, who made significant changes to the automobile in keeping with contemporary tastes. The original LeBaron phaeton body was removed and replaced with a Rollston Convertible Victoria, a more fashionable and refined style at the time. Smith also enhanced the car’s performance by installing a supercharger, bringing it closer to the later “SJ” specification and significantly increasing its output and road presence.

In later years, the car’s configuration evolved once again, and it is now fitted with a high‑quality replica body, carefully constructed to reflect the style and character appropriate to the Model J. While no longer retaining its original coachwork, chassis 2293 remains an excellent example of how these cars were often adapted and updated throughout their lives, reflecting both changing tastes and the enduring appeal of the Duesenberg name.