Vehicle Description
This Marmon Big 8's body was designed by Count Alexis deSaknoffsky,
and it is a 2004 AACA, CCCA and VMCCA National award winner that
has been very well-preserved. Recently and extensively serviced for
touring, the paint quality is excellent, chrome is fantastic with
no noted blemishes and it includes an original Lalique eagle's head
hood ornament. The interior is tan broadcloth in a traditional
button-tufted pleated pattern, and there's plenty of room thanks to
a massive 136" wheelbase. Carpets, door panels and particularly the
wood garnish moldings are nicely preserved. The instrument panel is
a beautiful nickel piece with art deco etchings on its face, and
all the gauges, save the fuel gauge, are functional. The
speedometer cable was damaged during its original shipment to the
current owner. Starting is by the unique horn button - push to
activate the horn and pull to spin the starter - and the
transmission is a 4-speed manual, with first being an ultra-low
gear that will allow the car to move at barely a walking pace at
idle. Details like the overhead clock, wipers and large
running-board-mounted spotlight are all functional. Marmon's
impressive 315ci Straight-8 makes 125hp and has been recently and
extensively serviced, including a rebuilt carburetor, a resurfaced
head, a valve job, new ignition system components and a freshly
cleaned cooling system. There's also a fully functional Lloyd Young
overdrive unit integrated into the rear axle, and it allows this
big Marmon to cruise comfortably at 60-65 mph. The suspension is
supple, the robust body structure feels great going down the road,
and with power-assisted brakes, stopping power is impressive.
Lovely wood-spoke artillery wheels with Firestone wide whitewall
tires are also in excellent condition and are ready to tour.
