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The Indianapolis, Indiana-based company named the Roosevelt was in business for only a short time, lasting from 1929 through 1930. Their advertising catchline was 'Smart Transportation for the Thrifty.' It was named for the late President Theodore Roosevelt and bore his image and advertising and on its radiator. The Roosevelt was a 'junior marque' - a smaller, less expensive automobile for the Marmon marque. The Roosevelt had the same appearance as the Marmon, and it was the first U.S. car with a straight-eight engine to sell for under $1,000.
Sadly, the Roosevelt was produced during the era of the Great Depression and sales were slow.
This particular example is an original Haynes-bodied Roosevelt that was acquired by Mr. Richard Roy from John Schramm, of Rockland, Maine. A former owner was Leslie Brown of Merchantville, New Jersey, in the early 1980s.
This sedan has a Panosote roof covering and a mohair interior. It has its original cloisonné badge, Roosevelt script, period-correct Perfection hot water heater mounted below the dashboard, and correct lights and sidelights.
The Roosevelt Sedan is powered by an L-head eight-cylinder engine displacing 201.9 cubic inches and offering 77 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual transmission and four-wheel Bendix mechanical duo-servo drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2020
Sadly, the Roosevelt was produced during the era of the Great Depression and sales were slow.
This particular example is an original Haynes-bodied Roosevelt that was acquired by Mr. Richard Roy from John Schramm, of Rockland, Maine. A former owner was Leslie Brown of Merchantville, New Jersey, in the early 1980s.
This sedan has a Panosote roof covering and a mohair interior. It has its original cloisonné badge, Roosevelt script, period-correct Perfection hot water heater mounted below the dashboard, and correct lights and sidelights.
The Roosevelt Sedan is powered by an L-head eight-cylinder engine displacing 201.9 cubic inches and offering 77 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual transmission and four-wheel Bendix mechanical duo-servo drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2020
2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction
Sale Price :
USD $10,450
Recent Sales of the Roosevelt Eight
(Data based on Model Year 1929 sales)
1929 Roosevelt Eight Sedan by Hayes Chassis#: S703951 Sold for USD$10,450 2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction |
Roosevelt Eights That Failed To Sell At Auction
1929 Roosevelt Eight's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1929 Roosevelt Eight | 2019 Carlisle Auction : Lakeland Winter Auction |
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