Chassis Number: 16145947
“The Marmon Sixteen looks like no other car. It borrows little from the past. It will lend much to the future. It is the one example of unhampered coordination of effort by artist and engineer.” — Marmon advertising, 1931
The model Sixteen debuted in 1931. Extensive use of aluminum in the construction of the power unit meant that even with its 16 cylinders and capacity of over 8 liters, the engine’s comparatively modest for its era 422-kg weight provided an extremely good power-to-weight ratio. The power output at 200 hp made it the second-most-powerful engine available, ahead of Cadillac’s V16, but comfortably shy of Duesenberg’s extra 65 horses.
Built in the twilight of Marmon’s operational existence, in the last year of production, this Sixteen is one of only 56 produced in 1933 before the factory closed. Driven and shown sparingly since the restoration, this Marmon Sixteen is now ready for its next lucky owner.
With only about 60 surviving Sixteens in existence — a mere 11 of which are Convertible Sedans — this is a rare opportunity to acquire a not-often-seen legend from the Classic Era. A CCCA Full Classic, it is both eligible for and welcome at many tour events in addition to being a likely showstopper at any number of concours events.
