Guest Chris Marshall Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) It's time to face reality - there's not enough time to complete all my projects. I've had this Marmon for over 20 years and while I've been able to gather many spare parts, the restoration was never started. Time to put it in the hands of someone that will restore and drive it as it deserves. This is a 1922 Marmon Model 34 4 passenger touring. The "close coupled" touring body was only built for a limited time. The last I knew, there were only 2 Marmon's of the 4 passenger touring body style listed in the Marmon club roster - this one and a 1920 model. For those that aren't aware, the Model 34 made extensive use of aluminum. It has an aluminum body, fenders, engine crankcase, trans case, differential case, etc. The engine is a 339 CI overhead valve 6 cylinder with a roller lifter camshaft. The car rides on a 136" wheelbase.As noted above, there are a substantial amount of spare parts that will go with the car. An extra set of front fenders, complete dash with gauges, two sets of headlights, extra wheel/hub assembly, steering gear, intake manifold and heat exchanger, exhaust manifold, generator/distributor assembly, water pumps, timing gears, lifters, rocker arms, pistons, crankshaft, etc. This is a quick/partial list, essentially a pickup load of spare parts. My intent is for the parts to go with the car, so am not selling any individual parts at this time. A few photos below. The photos are not the best as the car is on stands and has been sitting in the same spot for many years. I have a clear Kansas title in my name for the car. I'm located in eastern Kansas, roughly 60 miles west of Kansas City. Asking $18,500.00 for this rare Marmon and all the spare parts. Please send a PM on this forum for my contact information. Edited April 30, 2014 by Chris Marshall Sale fell through (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Want .... but the day that I have the space for something like this will be the same day that all affordable desirable cars stop hitting the market!! :mad: Couldn't you have waited until after my boys are out of college? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoringicons Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 These are well respected tour cars and this one has a great body style. Lot's of very affordable potential here. I don't think it will last long.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpeeler Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) PM sent - or please call 704-564-5468 Thanks! Edited February 18, 2014 by Stearman (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I have a left front fender for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Wilkie Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) Wish this thing would sell before I bite the bullet and attempt to buy it.. Trade in's ? ? either one . sent a PM on details flwwlf@Hotmail.com Edited February 19, 2014 by Frank Wilkie (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Laferriere Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Sure is tempting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksparks Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 fair price and great sound project...tempting also....keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chris Marshall Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Thanks to all for the kind comments. There's been alot of interest, but no formal deals made yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Wilkie Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Chris, I'm still up for a deal! But I know your looking for an out right sale.. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Google 1922 Marmon model 34 and there is a picture of a super duper 34B toring, looks like light gray, or blue with blue wires. Cool car, is that model a front wheel drive? My uncle Ray Miller had a Marmon or two, and I thought they were front drivers. Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Hutton Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Chris. Please contact me at 201-264-8969. I am interested in the car. Norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINCE BAKICH Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Hello,I am interested please call me at (661) 979-9814 Bakersfield California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambarn Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Dale, The Marmons are all rear wheel drive. The car you refer to is gray and is out of N.Carolina and it goes like stink! I cannever keep up with him and the orange 21 that you can find a lot of pics of. Great cars!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 It's interesting how many people are interested in this thread--10 times the usual number! There seems to be a lot of interest in looking at cars of this vintage, (say 1916-27), but do many people ever buy them and drive them? Cars of this era seem to be curiosities that few active hobbyists actually take to shows other than Hershey. Have these parts of history becomemerely paperweights stored long-term in older collectors' garages?I hope I'm wrong. Others' thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roysboystoys Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 There are almost no 20's cars shown at car shows and cruise ins in my area. I see most of them at the steam engine shows.Seems that's where the folks that like " Old" stuff hang out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 There are some great cars that were made 1916-1928, but these years don't bring the attention as do brass cars and later years, it was 1929 or so that styling became a selling point....do you have a bastard file in your tool box? That's the same name I apply to those years, which is a shame, because if you look at some of the vehicles being built they were great cars. This Marmon is no exception, and at the time it was built and sold, there were few better road cars.Of course, restoration expenses are always a concern, back in the old days someone would get this running and slap on paint and upholstery, and have fun driving it....now, with perfect paint and so forth "required" (not by me), the cost of restoration becomes the issue....Great car, hope it goes to a good home, one good thing about the bas**rd years is that hot rodders ignore them..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksparks Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 It's interesting how many people are interested in this thread--10 times the usual number! There seems to be a lot of interest in looking at cars of this vintage, (say 1916-27), but do many people ever buy them and drive them? Cars of this era seem to be curiosities that few active hobbyists actually take to shows other than Hershey. Have these parts of history becomemerely paperweights stored long-term in older collectors' garages?I hope I'm wrong. Others' thoughts?[/quotegreat era of cars and most of mine fit this time line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) Actually I am surprised this has not yet sold & would be in my garage if I could do the deal or convince Mrs. Mack to part with the SL (not happening..). I guess having looked at it no less than 10 times I might not be alone here.This car is a great example of why one should judge on the model itself not era, no style excuses needed here, IMHO. A great chance to obtain an important car and while it likely needs soup to nuts, it would be pretty rewarding I think to bring it back.Good luck to the seller - hope he is ok with our going a bit OT here... Edited March 11, 2014 by Steve_Mack_CT (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel P Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 hi ChrisPlease can you send me your contact information so we can discuss your Marmon.e mail me on PNigelW@aol.comregardsNigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 If you click on Chris's name in the avatar area, a menu will come down and you can send him an e-mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chris Marshall Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Deal pending on the Marmon. Now waiting on spring to come and the snow to stop flying!! Thanks to all for the interest. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chris Marshall Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Unfortuneately the buyer had some unforeseen family financial obligations come up and had to pull out of the deal so the Marmon is available again. Please PM me with any questions. Thanks, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksparks Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 hello, what is the status on the Marmon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prs519 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 It would be odd if there wasn't any physical difference between a touring and a phaeton, but there is a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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