This Marmon Model 34B Speedster has remained in the same family since the early 1970s. At some point in its history, the Speedster was once repainted, from grey to the red it now wears. The interior is not original, though it is intact. The odometer shows just 40,000 miles from new. The transmission is equipped with a locking mechanism atop the shifter ball, which operates when reverse is selected, and is essential an anti-theft device. There is an air compressor attached to the generator, which is used to inflate a spare tire tube. This turtleback body is accessed through two golf-bag doors. It is equipped with optional wire wheels, which cost a staggering $135 when new. The engine is a 339.7 cubic-inch valve-in-head inline six-cylinder unit offering 84 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual transmission with reverse sliding gear, and mechanical rear brakes.
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2014