Leif in Calif Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 this was posed about a week ago, but I searched this forum, and it doesn't seem to have been discussed. Lots more copy in the ad.... https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1930-marmon-big-eight-sedan-136-wheelbase-315-cid-125-hp.1289076/#post-14825180 This 1930 Marmon is one of five known sedans to survive. It is a well equipped car with the very desirable wire wheels, dual sidemounts with chrome covers and a rear luggage rack. The car is a very original car that was painted probably in the 1980s but has never taken apart. The paint is in great condition.The grey cloth interior is original and in excellent condition. The car is well known and has been pictured in the famous book "The Marmon Heritage" by George Phillip and Stacey Hanley. The current owner purchased the car in the early 2000s and has driven the car regularly. It has been maintained by a well known restorer. The car is very solid and tight with the doors open and close with authority. Mechanically, the car is seriously strong and goes down the road with passion and strength. It shifts easily and brakes excellent. The price is 44,500.00 and is located Indianapolis, Indiana.Contact me at: 734-730-4274 or email: motoringicons@hotmail.com 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I like this a lot. Those aren’t the most flattering colors for the car, but if everything else works as it should, it’s a color you could live with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmarzoli Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 That's gotta be a rare one. Painted the ubiquitous 2 tone baby blue of course. They must have had fire sale on this paint in the 80's. Claim of interior being totally original is questionable. Carpets are not 1930 vintage for one thing. Overall looks too fresh to be original. Was likely redone in the 60's or 70's and is wearing again. Interesting design. What is it worth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41 Su8 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Here we go.... Now lets pick this one apart guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 I seem to remember seeing this one around back in the 80s. As I recall it was a pretty decent tour car at that time...which seems like just yesterday. If it is the same car (and how many of these could there be?) it was done mechanically by someone who was pretty fastidious. While I too am less than thrilled with the colors, it is otherwise a nice car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Great car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 (edited) Having owned a couple of Marmons in the past, I know what these automobiles are. The Big 8 Marmon is most certainly "understated". I would have zero problem with this or any Big 8. One aside thought, in my opinion, Marmon should have used the overhead Model 78 engine as a platform for the big 8 rather than falling back to the flathead design. Marmon would have had a 315 CID overhead valve fire breathing road car. As it is, this would/could be an excellent purchase for a collector who likes big, blue, rare, elegant and proven runner. Al Edited April 7, 2023 by alsfarms Clarity (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Great car just lose the tires. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Love the huge headlamps on a Big 8. I could deal with the wide whites, but they should be tidied up a bit. I wonder how firm the price is in this current tumultuous time we are in? Has anyone spoken with the seller? I hesitate to begin conversation for the thought that I would try to buy it and currently, I have a full garage. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoringicons Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 (edited) SOLD 6/5/23!!! Thank you for all of the great comments. I am selling this car for the owner and a old friend. He purchased this car about 20 years ago. This is a great car. It has been always taken care by a known CCCA mechanic. It starts "on the button" and runs like a locomotive. It is quite fast-faster than most any 1930 car. This is a great, solid, car. Thank you. Edited June 11, 2023 by motoringicons (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Correct me if I am wrong ( I am sure someone will !!!) but was this car once owned by Russel E. Stadt from the Chicago or Detroit area? He was a great Marmon enthusiast and a good friend but has been gone some years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billorn Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Pretty sure these were designed by desankoffski (sp?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoringicons Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 (edited) SOLD 6/5/23! The Marmon Big Eight carries a body designed by Alexis deSaknoffsky and built by the Hayes Body Company. Five different Big Eight models appeared in the Marmon catalogue for 1930, including this sedan. I believe this car was owned by Russel E. Stadt. I think he was one of the people who was instrumental in forming the Marmon Club. This car is well known and has been pictured in the famous book "The Marmon Heritage" by George Phillip and Stacey Hanley. Edited June 9, 2023 by motoringicons (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31nash880 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Is that the same designer as did Nash cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 3 hours ago, 31nash880 said: Is that the same designer as did Nash cars? Yes, but his involvement with Nash was a few years later. Alexis de Sakhnoffsky Part 1, Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky, streamlining, streamline, Esquire, desakhnoffsky, Alex Sakhnoffsky, Count Sakhnoffsky, Алесис де Сакчноффскы - CoachBuilt.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 The blue is a nice change from the browns you always see. Both my 31's, a Franklin and Plymouth, are Redish Maroon and Black. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63RedBrier Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Before this flips over to page two I thought I would comment to keep it on top! I like the curvature of the roof line and the scallops(?) on the bottoms of the doors/thresholds. I just can't wrap my head around the color! Maybe if the fender and roof color was body color and the fenders and roof were black or dark dark blue, it would be more appealing. The baby/powder blue main body is off-putting... Interior looks lovely! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Alexis deSaknoffsky, Ray Dietrich and Dutch Darrin are the three guys that never penned a bad looking design. At least as far as I can remember. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 3 hours ago, alsancle said: Alexis deSaknoffsky, Ray Dietrich and Dutch Darrin are the three guys that never penned a bad looking design. At least as far as I can remember. I was going to include Amos Northup in that exclusive cadre...then I remembered the Willys 77 ... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 1 hour ago, 58L-Y8 said: I was going to include Amos Northup in that exclusive cadre...then I remembered the Willys 77 ... Please forgive me for derailing the thread, but Steve I humbly disagree. I love the 77. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 23 minutes ago, alsancle said: Please forgive me for derailing the thread, but Steve I humbly disagree. I love the 77. A.J.: I do too, but you have to admit it is a dorky little elf... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 44 minutes ago, 58L-Y8 said: A.J.: I do too, but you have to admit it is a dorky little elf... Not in gasser form! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I'm no fan of the color either but this car would be a fantastic example of a work on it while you drive it car. I'm just imaging that the reaction to this car would be if it were all dark blue with blackwall tires. I'm betting most of us would be swooning. I know I would be. Really, the car isn't that far away and man, we've sure seen far worse with a higher asking price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffking7 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 On 4/8/2023 at 9:15 PM, Brooklyn Beer said: The blue is a nice change from the browns you always see. Both my 31's, a Franklin and Plymouth, are Redish Maroon and Black. Are either of these for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 no, they are not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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