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The Marmon car was built in Indianapolis by Nordyke & Marmon. For more than half a century before automobiles were produced, the firm produced flour-milling machinery. Howard Marmon built their first car in 1902. In 1911, the first Indianapolis 500 race was won by a Marmon 'Wasp' racer.
By the late 1920s, with the Great Depression coming into full effect, Marmon dug in and reached for the top, bringing the V16 engined automobile that they had begun designing in 1927. The model debuted in 1931. It used extensive use of aluminum in the construction of the power unit and had a capacity of over 8 liters. In total, the engine weighed a modest 422kg with an extremely good power-to-weight ratio. The engine offered 200 horsepower and was the second most powerful engine available, ahead of Cadillac's V16, but still shy of Duesenberg's extra 65 horsepower.
Marmon offered its clientele eight individual coachwork designs, all styled by LeBaron. Between 1931 and 1933, Marmon delivered just 390 V16 cars before they entered into bankruptcy.
Chassis no. 16143718
This car was delivered to Mrs. J.V. McKnight of Camp Springs, Maryland. In 1962, the car had accumulated 35,329 miles, and ownership passed to Charles M. Rothstein of Falls Church, Virginia. On Rothstein's death, the car passed to a local collector, B. Bailey, in Falls Church. A few years later, in January 1969, the car was purchased by the current owner's family.
Over the last 44 years, the car has received two professional repaints and is currently finished in a gray scheme highlighted by the chrome features of the design. The interior has been fully re-trimmed in burgundy leather. The roof has been renewed in black-grained fabric.
Currently, the car shows just over 37,500 miles on the odometer.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2014
By the late 1920s, with the Great Depression coming into full effect, Marmon dug in and reached for the top, bringing the V16 engined automobile that they had begun designing in 1927. The model debuted in 1931. It used extensive use of aluminum in the construction of the power unit and had a capacity of over 8 liters. In total, the engine weighed a modest 422kg with an extremely good power-to-weight ratio. The engine offered 200 horsepower and was the second most powerful engine available, ahead of Cadillac's V16, but still shy of Duesenberg's extra 65 horsepower.
Marmon offered its clientele eight individual coachwork designs, all styled by LeBaron. Between 1931 and 1933, Marmon delivered just 390 V16 cars before they entered into bankruptcy.
Chassis no. 16143718
This car was delivered to Mrs. J.V. McKnight of Camp Springs, Maryland. In 1962, the car had accumulated 35,329 miles, and ownership passed to Charles M. Rothstein of Falls Church, Virginia. On Rothstein's death, the car passed to a local collector, B. Bailey, in Falls Church. A few years later, in January 1969, the car was purchased by the current owner's family.
Over the last 44 years, the car has received two professional repaints and is currently finished in a gray scheme highlighted by the chrome features of the design. The interior has been fully re-trimmed in burgundy leather. The roof has been renewed in black-grained fabric.
Currently, the car shows just over 37,500 miles on the odometer.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2014
2014 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction
Sale Price :
USD $275,000
2013 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $250,000
Lot was not sold
1932 Marmon Sixteen Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Marmon Sixteen
(Data based on Model Year 1932 sales)
1932 Marmon Sixteen Victoria Coupe Chassis#: 16-143-804 Sold for USD$280,000 2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction | |
1932 Marmon Sixteen Five-Passenger Sedan By LeBaron Chassis#: 16 140 818 Sold for USD$379,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1932 Marmon Sixteen Two-Passenger Coupe by LeBaron Chassis#: 16 141 830 Sold for USD$665,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1932 Marmon Sixteen Close-Coupled Sedan by LeBaron Chassis#: 16 149 802 Sold for USD$225,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1932 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Coupe by LeBaron Sold for USD$962,000 2017 RM Sotheby's : Icons | |
1932 Marmon V16 Victoria Coupe Chassis#: 16143718 Sold for USD$275,000 2014 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1932 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Sedan Sold for USD$522,500 2012 RM - Milhous Collection, Fla | |
1932 Marmon Sixteen Sold for USD$242,000 2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Hershey | |
1932 Marmon Sixteen Sold for USD$302,500 2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall | |
1932 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 16-145833 Sold for USD$473,000 2006 The Otis Chandler Collection Auction | |
1932 Marmon Sixteen Rumble Seat Conv. Coupe Chassis#: 144775 Sold for USD$247,500 2005 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall | |
1932 Marmon Sixteen Victoria Coupe Chassis#: 16143767 Sold for USD$184,250 2004 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall | |
1932 Marmon Sixteen Rumble Seat Coupe Sold for USD$187,000 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall | |
1932 Marmon Sixteen Victoria Coupe Sold for USD$206,800 2003 JEM Museum Collection |
Marmon Sixteens That Failed To Sell At Auction
1932 Marmon Sixteen's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1932 Marmon Sixteen Victoria Coupe | 16143767 | 2022 Mecum : Monterey | $450,000 | ||
1932 Marmon V16 Victoria Coupe | 16143718 | 2013 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | $200,000 | $250,000 |
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1932 Marmon Sixteen
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