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The original owner of this full classic was Mrs. J.W. Fisher of Indianapolis, Indiana. Mrs. Fisher was the sister of Howard and Walter Marmon of the Marmon Motor Car Company of Indianapolis.
In 1929, Marmon introduced an under $1,000 straight eight car known as the Roosevelt, but the market crash of 1929 made the company's problems worse. Howard Marmon had begun working on the world's first V16 engine in 1927, but he was unable to complete a production model Sixteen until 1931. By that time, Cadillac had already introduced its own V16, which was designed by ex-Marmon engineer Owen Nacker.
The Marmon Sixteen was produced for three years; 1931-1933. The engine displaced 491 cubic inches and produced 200 horsepower. It featured an all-aluminum design with steel cylinder liners. Marmon became notable for its many innovative works in automotive manufacturing. They are credited with having introduced the rearview mirror as well as pioneering the V16 engine and the extensive use of aluminum in auto manufacturing. The use of aluminum and other lightweight materials produced an engine that was nearly 400 pounds lighter than many of its competitor's engines. This contributed to the Marmons impressive power-to-weight ratio and established their reputation for building some of the best-handling larger cars of the era.
The owners of this 1931 Marmon Sixteen Four Door Sedan have prepared the car for extensive touring.
In 1929, Marmon introduced an under $1,000 straight eight car known as the Roosevelt, but the market crash of 1929 made the company's problems worse. Howard Marmon had begun working on the world's first V16 engine in 1927, but he was unable to complete a production model Sixteen until 1931. By that time, Cadillac had already introduced its own V16, which was designed by ex-Marmon engineer Owen Nacker.
The Marmon Sixteen was produced for three years; 1931-1933. The engine displaced 491 cubic inches and produced 200 horsepower. It featured an all-aluminum design with steel cylinder liners. Marmon became notable for its many innovative works in automotive manufacturing. They are credited with having introduced the rearview mirror as well as pioneering the V16 engine and the extensive use of aluminum in auto manufacturing. The use of aluminum and other lightweight materials produced an engine that was nearly 400 pounds lighter than many of its competitor's engines. This contributed to the Marmons impressive power-to-weight ratio and established their reputation for building some of the best-handling larger cars of the era.
The owners of this 1931 Marmon Sixteen Four Door Sedan have prepared the car for extensive touring.
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1931 Marmon Model 16 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Marmon Model 16
(Data based on Model Year 1931 sales)
1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Sedan by LeBaron Chassis#: 16 145 678 Sold for USD$335,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Sedan by LeBaron Chassis#: 16-145-678 Sold for USD$330,000 2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction | |
1931 Marmon Sixteen Limousine Chassis#: 16147602 Sold for USD$451,000 2022 Mecum : Monterey | |
1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 16145666 Sold for USD$550,000 2022 Mecum : Monterey | |
1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 16144722 Sold for USD$1,182,500 2022 Mecum : Monterey | |
1931 Marmon Sixteen Coupe by LeBaron Chassis#: 16 141 675 Sold for USD$550,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Sedan by LeBaron Chassis#: 16 149 554 Sold for USD$170,800 2019 RM Sothebys : The Guyton Collection | |
1931 Marmon Sixteen Coupe by LeBaron Chassis#: 16 141 694 Sold for USD$1,050,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 16144652 Sold for USD$1,210,000 2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Sedan by LeBaron Chassis#: 16 145 593 Sold for USD$632,500 2016 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
A Pair of Marmon Sixteen Chassis, c. 1931 Chassis#: 16 140 942 Sold for USD$66,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : The Andrews Collection | |
1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Coupe by LeBaron Chassis#: 16 144 705 Sold for USD$1,320,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : The Andrews Collection | |
1931 MARMON HOT ROD ROADSTER Chassis#: MARMON16654 Sold for USD$275,000 2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction | |
1931 Marmon Sixteen Coupe Chassis#: 16141694 Sold for USD$687,500 2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions | |
1931 Marmon Sixteen Limousine Chassis#: 16147602 Sold for USD$346,500 2010 RM Auctions - Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | |
1931 Marmon Model 16 Chassis#: 16144722 Sold for USD$517,000 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions | |
1931 Marmon Sixteen Limousine Sold for USD$374,000 2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall | |
1931 Marmon Model 16 Sold for USD$726,000 2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall | |
1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 16144705 Sold for USD$456,500 2005 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona | |
1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 16860 Sold for USD$291,500 2004 S. Ray Miller Collection |
Marmon Model 16s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1931 Marmon Model 16's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1931 Marmon 16 | 2018 Mecum : Denver | $40,000 | |||
1931 Marmon Sixteen Close-Coupled Sedan | 149630 | 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | $200,000 | $300,000 | |
1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Coupe | 16-144-722 | 2012 RMAutomobiles of Arizona | $450,000 | $475,000 | $650,000 |
1931 Marmon 16 | 16-149-752 | 2011 Branson Collector Car Auction Oct 22, 2011 | $165,000 | ||
1931 Marmon Sixteen Five-Passenger Sedan | 149 752 | 2011 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auctions | $225,000 | $275,000 | |
1931 MARMON UNKNOWN 5 PASSENGER SEDAN | 2001 Kruse Auction Scottsdale Arizona | $89,000 |
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