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Cadillac had the most famous sixteen-cylinder model, but the Marmon was the most advanced. Its light alloy design, displacing just over 8 liters, was surpassed only by the Duesenberg straight eight engine in its power-to-weight ratio. In the two years of Marmon V16 production, a mere 390 cars were produced, and only around 60 survive today.
The Marmon Sixteen was produced for just three years. Production of all automobiles ceased in 1933, the worst year of the Great Depression. 390 V16 Marmons were manufactured, of which 49 were delivered with four-door convertible bodies. It is estimated by the Marmon Sixteen Registry that only 71 Marmon V16 automobiles exist currently, of which 8 are two-door convertible coupes. The engine displaces 491 cubic inches and produces 200 horsepower. It is an all-aluminum design with steel cylinder liners and a 45-degree bank angle.
This particular car was the last one sold. It was traded to William Ansted, the owner of Metal Auto Products, for the forgiveness of $70,000 of accounts receivable from the near-bankrupt Marmon Motor Company. Metal Auto Products built the engine enclosures (hood) and fenders for Marmon and Mr. Ansted, upon taking delivery, installed skirted fenders and replaced the sides of the engine enclosure with horizontal vents as opposed to the vertical vent doors.
The Marmon Sixteen was produced for just three years. Production of all automobiles ceased in 1933, the worst year of the Great Depression. 390 V16 Marmons were manufactured, of which 49 were delivered with four-door convertible bodies. It is estimated by the Marmon Sixteen Registry that only 71 Marmon V16 automobiles exist currently, of which 8 are two-door convertible coupes. The engine displaces 491 cubic inches and produces 200 horsepower. It is an all-aluminum design with steel cylinder liners and a 45-degree bank angle.
This particular car was the last one sold. It was traded to William Ansted, the owner of Metal Auto Products, for the forgiveness of $70,000 of accounts receivable from the near-bankrupt Marmon Motor Company. Metal Auto Products built the engine enclosures (hood) and fenders for Marmon and Mr. Ansted, upon taking delivery, installed skirted fenders and replaced the sides of the engine enclosure with horizontal vents as opposed to the vertical vent doors.
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1933 Marmon Sixteen Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Marmon Sixteen
(Data based on Model Year 1933 sales)
1933 Marmon Sixteen Victoria Coupe by LeBaron Chassis#: 16 143 907 Sold for USD$907,500 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1933 MARMON SIXTEEN CONVERTIBLE SEDAN Chassis#: 16145902 Sold for USD$660,000 2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction | |
1933 Marmon Sixteen Five-Passenger Sedan by LeBaron Chassis#: 16 140 926 Sold for USD$330,000 2013 RM Auctions - St John's | |
1933 Marmon Sixteen Victoria Coupe Sold for USD$341,000 2010 Worldwide Auctions - The Auburn Auction | |
1933 Marmon Sixteen Sold for USD$330,000 2009 Automobiles of Arizona | |
1933 Marmon Sixteen Victoria Coupe Chassis#: 16-143-907 Sold for USD$249,696 2007 RM Auctions - Automobiles of London |
Marmon Sixteens That Failed To Sell At Auction
1933 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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1933 Marmon Sixteen Five-Passenger Sedan by LeBaron | 16 140 933 | 2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction | $125,000 | $175,000 | |
1933 Marmon Sixteen Sedan | 16140926 | 2010 Gooding and Company Scottsdale Auction | $350,000 | $450,000 | $550,000 |
1933 Marmon Sixteen Sedan | 16876 | 2004 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall | $70,000 | $90,000 | $110,000 |
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