1922 Marmon Model 34B For Sale in St Louis, MO, 2146374517 Tweet

If someone were asked to name the greatest and most advanced car companies of the early 20thcentury names like Duesenberg Packard and Cadillac might come to mind. But there were a great many others that showed flashes of brilliance before fading into obscurity. Indianapolis-based Marmon Automobile Company is one that falls into the latter category. Marmon began life in the late 1800s supplying equipment for grain milling operations and eventually diversified into electrical equipment until that division of the company was sold to General Electric. At the turn of the 20thcentury Howard Marmon son of founder Daniel W. Marmon joined the ranks after earning an engineering degree. As a side project in a corner of his fathers workshop he began work on his first automobile. Howard Marmon was a very thoughtful engineer and he spent a great deal of time sorting out details such as an efficient lubrication system which gave his engines the ability to sustain higher speeds than any other car of the era. His first car proved a success and he quickly began to refine and evolve his designs as he sold more and more automobiles.As the automotive side of the business grew so did involvement in motorsport as a way to improve the breed. A Marmon engineer named Ray Harroun helped to develop and drive their most famous racing car the Wasp. Mr. Harroun himself drove the Wasp to victory in the inaugural running of The Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. That set the stage for a run of very special automobiles that ranged from sporting roadsters and touring cars eventually leading to the magnificent sixteen-cylinder cars of the 1930s. Sadly Marmons place at the cutting-edge was short lived as automobile production did not survive the great depression. But the company did not disappear completely as they evolved into Marmon-Herrington a supplier of automotive and truck parts as well as 4WD conversions. Thankfully todays enthusiasts recognize Marmon for their brilliance in engineering and these amazing automobiles are highly prized collector pieces.The Model 34B as featured here was inspired by the Wasp and fitted with a highly advanced 340 cubic-inch overhead-valve inline six. The Model 34B employed extensive use of aluminum both in the construction of the engine as well as the body which kept weight much lower than its competitors and afforded the car exceptional performance for the period. This stunning automobile rides on the standard 136-inch wheelbase the only chassis option for the Model 34B. It wears a sporting and elegant four-door speedster body with a rakish phaeton-style folding top and laid-back windscreen. The body finished in a pleasing light bluish gray has been restored to world-class standards with exceptional fit finish and top-level concours quality paintwork. The Marmons restoration was completed around 2005 by Bob Robinson of Robinson Restorations in Schwenksville Pennsylvania who had owned this very car in 1956. He always regretted selling it and remarkably he was able to track it down in the mid-1990s. In the ensuing years the car was returned to Robinson Restorations for service as well.Six dark blue wheels with period correct black wall tires add an unmistakable sporting touch to the coachwork. Beautifully polished and factory-correct nickel plating can be found on the bumpers wheel nuts wheel trims mirrors windscreen lamps and fittings. A pair of drum-type cowl lamps echoes the large drum headlamps all of which have been meticulously restored. Mounted to the drivers running board is a huge fantastic vintageSpreadlightsearch lamp and a correct Marmon-branded Moto-Meter adorns the top of the radiator. The engine even features an on-board air-compressor which can be manually engaged in an emergency a thoughtful and brilliant touch courtesy of Howard Marmon.Beautiful gray leather and carpets have been expertly fitted and the luxurious cabin is accented with gorgeous wood and nickel work all of which appears fresh and virtually flawless. The neutral gray leather is complemented by a dark gray canvas top trunk cover and side mount spare wheel covers balancing out the unusual but beautiful color scheme appropriately.From top to bottom this automobile has been fastidiously restored with not a nut or bolt left unturned. The undercarriage and engine compartment have been exquisitely detailed with correct finishes fittings and hardware. A testament to its condition the 34B has received awards at multiple Concours dElegance including Hilton Head Greenwich and Radnor Hunt. This highly desirable Marmon 34B Touring is a piece of automotive art and a CCCA Full Classic with an outstanding story to match.Offers welcome and trades consideredFor additional details please view this listing directly on our website https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/7704-1922-marmon-model-34b-four-passenger-speedster/