Duesenberg Appraisal

Renwal 1934 Duesenberg SJ Collector's Showcase Series Assembly Kit

This is a vintage 1/48 scale model car assembly kit produced by Renwal Products Inc. as part of their 'Collectors Showcase Series.' The kit represents a 1934 Duesenberg SJ and is packaged in its original yellow cardboard box featuring an illustration of the completed model inside a display case. The box indicates that the parts are molded in proper colors, requiring no painting, and include 'brilliantly plated trim.' The box includes a price tag for '12-' (likely 12 cents or dollars depending on period) and bears the handwritten initials 'E.A.B.' in black ink. The graphic design, typography, and marketing claims suggest a manufacturing date between the late 1950s and mid-1960s. Condition-wise, the box shows minor shelf wear, slight rounding of the corners, and light surface discoloration consistent with age. There is no visible crushing, though the structural integrity of the interior contents cannot be verified from the cover image. The kit's appeal lies in its mid-century hobbyist history and the niche 1/48 scale, which was less common than the standard 1/24 or 1/25 scales for automotive kits, making it a desirable piece for toy and model car collectors.