John Bloom Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Not mine, but very interesting. Listed on Hemmings. An Open CCCA classic with a straight eight. And from good old Hoosier Land..... https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1927-marmon-e75-manchester-center-vt-2651892#&gid=1&pid=2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MccJoseph Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 This is a really cool car and one I would be interested in but would I be wrong in thinking that most parts are made of “un-obtainium”? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 I think parts for this car would be challenging but there is a Marmon Club and perhaps they are active enough to help source items. I am by no means an expert on the Marque, but in the earlier years they had more prestigious Big Iron types of cars. That being said, this is a 136 in WB car with a 339 Cubic Inch straight 8. It is not a small car. As for parts availability, it isn't going to be as convenient as playing in the "Packard, Cadillac, Studebaker, Buick, world from this era" The most important question regarding that is probably "what is missing?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) I really like this type automobile, having owned a similar 1927 Little Marmon 8 Four passenger Speedster. One weak link to me are those Dayton wire wheels. They might, however, be Buffalo and that would be better but I don't think so. I hope this Marmon finds a good home. Al Edited January 12, 2023 by alsfarms Clarity (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamInNH Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 This Buick, same seller, has been listed on HCCA classifieds for quite some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) I just noticed an awkward thing about this Marmon. This Marmon must be a different Model than an E75 as the E75 is the last of the line for the big 6 cylinder Marmons. I wonder what the wheelbase for this 8 cylinder Marmon is? If this Marmon is a "Little Marmon" it is not considered a Full Classic by the CCCA. Has anyone spoke with the seller? Al Edited January 12, 2023 by alsfarms Spelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 26 minutes ago, alsfarms said: I just noticed an awkward thing about this Marmon. This Marmon must be a different Model than an E75 as the E75 is the last of the line for the big 6 cylinder Marmons. I wonder what the wheelbase for this 8 cylinder Marmon is? If this Marmon is a "Little Marmon" it is not considered a Full Classic by the CCCA. Has anyone spoke with the seller? Al Al, it is interesting you say that. The seller lists it as an E 75. It’s hard to judge size just on a car by itself but when I look at the pictures, I thought to myself, that doesn’t look like 136 inch wheelbase car, it looks shorter than that. Perhaps the car is not the model that the seller is listing it as? I copied that straight from his ad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kelso Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Still a very attractive car to my eye. Should be an excellent "have fun" car 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Yes, nice looks, and a good performing and driving car. That straight 8 cylinder engine sounds just like a modern V8. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28StutzCabriolet Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I like this car a lot. I have too many cars though to take it on though. This is a 'Little' or L Marmon made in 1927 only. The wheel base is about 116" if memory serves. I have never seen one in person. Parts should be obtainable. It is not a true classic, but is just fine for Nickel Age tours and other events. The model L served as the basis for the 1928 model 78 with a larger bore and longer wheelbase. The 78 had improved styling in terms of proportions. I'm thinking that it is the 78 that had the Dayton wire wheels mentioned earlier. These look like Buffalos. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) I agree with 28 Stutzcabriolet, and I know by personal experience that these small Marmons are excellent runners and this one has very nice curb appeal. I also know that if this four passenger speedster is in fact a Model L or Little Marmon, it does have Dayton wire wheels from the factory. I also had a 1928 Model 78 Parts car which did also have the same Dayton wheel as the 1927 Model L Marmon. Yes, if looking at a Dayton and Buffalo wire wheel from the curb standpoint, it would be hard to tell the difference between a Dayton and a Buffalo, unless you are familiar with the hub nuts, which are very different. Enlarging a side view picture of the front wheel, the cap is Dayton. Al Edited January 13, 2023 by alsfarms clarity (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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