At the turn of the last century, Iowa bicycle makers August and Fred Duesenberg tinkered with gasoline engines and by 1913 Duesenberg Automobile Motors was manufacturing cars. The Duesenberg brothers also built many racecars and a Duesenberg became the first Indianapolis 500 winner to average over 100 miles per hour. Duesenberg also became the first American car to win the coveted LeMans French Grand Prix. The eight cylinder Duesenberg Model A was introduced in 1922. It was the first production car bearing the Duesenberg name. Only 650 Model As were built over the entire six year model run. This car was built by the coach building firm of Millspaugh and Irish Engine; 88hp 260 cu in straight 8 OHC