This model had a 6.4-liter V8 engine made for cruising down long and windy roads and not for racing. It had a four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission and a suspension system with a single live axle. Additionally, the 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille had a heavy power-assisted all drum braking system. Moreover, it was on the slower side but still able to go from 0 to 62 mph in roughly 12 seconds. 

10. 1928 Duesenberg Model SJ

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The last American-made car on our list is a golden oldie. The 1928 Duesenberg Model SJ was one of the most revered and fastest cars manufactured by the American luxury car manufacturer Duesenberg. Even in the 1920s, racing in America was a favored pastime, and the 1928 Duesenberg Model SJ was built to race. 

The straight-eight engine equipped in these models was decades ahead of its time and lent to the vehicle’s success. The engine featured twin overhead camshafts and had four valves per cylinder. Additionally, it was 6.8-liters and was capable of a horsepower figure of 265, which was shocking considering the models were pre-WWII. 

Interestingly, there were supposed to be 500 Duesenberg Model SJ’s built, but because of the Great Depression, only a couple hundred were produced. Today the vehicle is a sought-after collector’s item, especially because Duesenberg closed down after the untimely death of Fred Duesenberg. 

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