1931 Marmon Model 16 Convertible Sedan

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