1923 Marmon Model 34 Speedster

The Nordyke & Marmon Company of Indianapolis began to make cars in 1905 and continued until 1933, when the Great Depression ended the firm. Before the introduction of its legendary V16 engine, Marmon was known for beautifully engineered sporting cars - the most famous of which was the Marmon Wasp, driven to victory in the 1911 Indy 500 by Ray Harroun. In 1916, Marmon introduced its new Model 34, which was powered by a 340 cubic-inch, overhead valve, 6-cylinder engine featuring an ingenious on-board air compressor. Aluminum was used throughout its body and the integrated chassis, which greatly reduced the car's weight and contributed to its performance. The Model 34 was one of the fastest production cars in the United States in the 1920s, and it won several racing and endurance competitions.