Restoring a $5,000,000 Barn Find: The Transformation

Restoring a $5,000,000 Barn Find: The Transformation
   • Restoring a $5,000,000 Barn Find: The Tran...  

Witness the impossible rebirth of a lost 1935 Duesenberg Model SJ LaGrande. Found walled up in a French wine cellar after 85 years, we take this $5,000,000 "Barn Find" from a pile of rust to a Concours d'Elegance winner.

In this full restoration documentary, we uncover one of the rarest American automobiles ever built. Hidden behind a false brick partition in 1940 to escape requisition, this supercharged leviathan slept in darkness for nearly a century.

The restoration process was a massive undertaking, requiring over 3,000 hours of specialized labor. You will see the complete teardown, the "Knolling" of thousands of engine parts, the revival of the legendary Straight-8 Lycoming engine, and the application of the stunning "Midnight Blue" lacquer.

🛠️ RESTORATION HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS VIDEO:

The Discovery: Breaking down the cellar wall and extracting the chassis.

The Teardown: Separating the LaGrande body from the massive ladder frame.

Engine Rebuild: Bringing the 320HP Supercharged Straight-8 back to life.

Body & Paint: From rusted steel to mirror-finish Midnight Blue [#001A33].

The Interior: Hand-stitching the Cognac leather upholstery.

The First Start: Hearing the supercharged engine roar for the first time since 1940.

📋 VEHICLE SPECS:

Model: 1935 Duesenberg Model SJ (Supercharged)

Coachwork: LaGrande

Engine: 420 cu in (6.9 L) DOHC Straight-8

Power: 320 Horsepower

Top Speed: 140 mph (in 1935!)

Original Price: ~$17,000 (Equivalent to ~$380,000 today)

Current Valuation: Est. $5,000,000+

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⚠️ DISCLOSURE: This video is a cinematic visualization created using Artificial Intelligence (AI). While the vehicles and historical details are based on extensive research of the Brass Era, the restoration process and environments are digitally generated artistic representations, not real-life footage.

This channel aims to revive history through digital art and ASMR soundscapes. Please enjoy this as a simulated journey into the past.
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