Convertible Sedan
Coachwork: LeBaron
Chassis #: 16-145-678
Engine #: 16-695
This Marmon Sixteen Convertible Sedan by LeBaron was owned by a Mr. Ballard during the late 1950s, who sold it to Robert 'Bob' Mellin of Richmond, Michigan in 1962. Mr. Mellin intended to relocate the body to another chassis, but this never occurred. Ownership passed to another collector in Michigan prior to 1974, and shortly thereafter it was purchased by James Leake of Oklahoma. Its next owner was Sam Vaughan and following his passing in 1989, it was sold the following year and acquired by its current caretaker. Since that time, the car was shown at various events such as the Marmon Muster, where it was awarded the President's Trophy in 1991 and the People's Choice Award in 1992.The body and chassis were restored in 1995 by Stan Uher of Classic Coachworks in Blenheim, Ontario, and the engine was fully rebuilt by John Forsythe in Fremont, Ohio. More recently, the car was given new cylinder heads and a new clutch.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2022
1931 Marmon Model 16
Marmon
2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $300,000-USD $400,000
Sale Price :
USD $330,000
1931 Marmon Model 16 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Marmon Model 16
(Data based on Model Year 1931 sales)
| 1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Sedan by LeBaron Chassis#: 16-145-678 Sold for USD$330,000 2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction |   |
| 1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 16144722 Sold for USD$1,182,500 2022 Mecum : Monterey |   |
| 1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 16145666 Sold for USD$550,000 2022 Mecum : Monterey |   |
| 1931 Marmon Sixteen Limousine Chassis#: 16147602 Sold for USD$451,000 2022 Mecum : Monterey |   |
| 1931 Marmon Sixteen Coupe by LeBaron Chassis#: 16 141 675 Sold for USD$550,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey |   |
| 1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Sedan by LeBaron Chassis#: 16 149 554 Sold for USD$170,800 2019 RM Sothebys : The Guyton Collection | |
| 1931 Marmon Sixteen Coupe by LeBaron Chassis#: 16 141 694 Sold for USD$1,050,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island |   |
| 1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 16144652 Sold for USD$1,210,000 2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |  |
| 1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Sedan by LeBaron Chassis#: 16 145 593 Sold for USD$632,500 2016 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island |   |
| 1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Coupe by LeBaron Chassis#: 16 144 705 Sold for USD$1,320,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : The Andrews Collection |   |
| A Pair of Marmon Sixteen Chassis, c. 1931 Chassis#: 16 140 942 Sold for USD$66,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : The Andrews Collection | |
| 1931 MARMON HOT ROD ROADSTER Chassis#: MARMON16654 Sold for USD$275,000 2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction | |
| 1931 Marmon Sixteen Coupe Chassis#: 16141694 Sold for USD$687,500 2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions | |
| 1931 Marmon Sixteen Limousine Chassis#: 16147602 Sold for USD$346,500 2010 RM Auctions - Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | |
| 1931 Marmon Model 16 Chassis#: 16144722 Sold for USD$517,000 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions | |
| 1931 Marmon Model 16 Sold for USD$726,000 2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall | |
| 1931 Marmon Sixteen Limousine Sold for USD$374,000 2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall | |
| 1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 16144705 Sold for USD$456,500 2005 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona | |
| 1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 16860 Sold for USD$291,500 2004 S. Ray Miller Collection | |
Marmon Model 16s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1931 Marmon Model 16's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 Marmon 16 | 2018 Mecum : Denver | $40,000 | |||
| 1931 Marmon Sixteen Close-Coupled Sedan | 149630 | 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | $200,000 | $300,000 | |
| 1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Coupe | 16-144-722 | 2012 RMAutomobiles of Arizona | $450,000 | $475,000 | $650,000 |
| 1931 Marmon 16 | 16-149-752 | 2011 Branson Collector Car Auction Oct 22, 2011 | $165,000 | ||
| 1931 Marmon Sixteen Five-Passenger Sedan | 149 752 | 2011 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auctions | $225,000 | $275,000 | |
| 1931 MARMON UNKNOWN 5 PASSENGER SEDAN | 2001 Kruse Auction Scottsdale Arizona | $89,000 |
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