I think when assessing value it is important to note that although this car is unrestored, it is NOT original. The way J-346 presents today is the result of a 1950s refurbishment. Some may have called what was done to it in the 1950s a "cosmetic restoration". A stretch given todays standard of restoration. Personally, I do not find this car to be a preservation candidate. I do however feel it is a rich opportunity for someone to embark on an AUTHENTIC restoration that stands out against the over-restored mentality we have grown accustomed to. It will be interesting to see what it sells for. Although they are not accurate, I find it to be a shame that the current short-term owner thought it was appropriate to take a saw to the fenders that had been on this car for so long, trying to emulate the original Duesenberg style.