Duesenberg IIs are preferred by the studios because of their reliability.
The Great Gatsby
Warner Bros. purchased 2 Duesenberg IIs from Volo Auto Museum to be used in The Great Gatsby. Both cars were painted yellow to appear as the same single car in the movie. Warner Bros chose the Duesenberg II over a Duesenberg I because of its realiability and performance.
Knight Rider
Featured in Universal Studios original Knight Rider TV Series.
The Last Great Ride
Featured in the 1999 blockbuster movie The Last Great Ride and driven by Earnest Borgnine.