1924 Marmon 34B Boattail Speedster
1924 Marmon 34B Speedster
The advanced design of the Model 34 series Marmon introduced in 1916 featured “unification construction,” making the body and chassis nearly one and essentially creating an early version of unibody construction. Even weight distribution was an amazing 50/50 front-to-rear, and the foot pedals were placed to allow quick movement from throttle to brake to clutch. Instruments were placed in a single cluster with indirect night lighting, one of many features we take for granted today.
With a massive 84 horsepower overhead valve six cylinder engine under the hood, the Marmon Speedster was chosen to pace the 1920 Indianapolis 500. During this race, a production car was required to average better than 60 mph to bring the pack up to speed on the pace lap, which was no problem for the Model 34. Famous driver Barney Oldfield was able to lead the starting grid around the course at 80 mph before pulling off at the end of the pace lap. Oldfield was so impressed that he purchased the car after the race, resulting in the best endorsement Marmon could ever receive.
Seen here is a wonderful example of a 1924 Marmon Model 34-B Speedster, the sportiest, most desirable and rarest body style. Just one family owned for over 70 years, Wayne Carini from Chasing Classic Cars found this Marmon in New Jersey in 2016. They Purchased the car from Wayne and completed a full body off restoration. It is finished in its original colors of red with black fenders and black leather interior. Sporting 6 buffalo wire wheels, dual rear mounted spare wheels and, of course, the bobtail body this car is really sporty and exciting. Very few of the 34-B speedsters exist today and this car is an incredibly well preserved example with a wonderful restoration making it ready for showing at the concours level or top down driving. Contact us today for more information.
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1924 Marmon 34B Boattail Speedster
1924 Marmon 34B Speedster
The advanced design of the Model 34 series Marmon introduced in 1916 featured “unification construction,” making the body and chassis nearly one and essentially creating an early version of unibody construction. Even weight distribution was an amazing 50/50 front-to-rear, and the foot pedals were placed to allow quick movement from throttle to brake to clutch. Instruments were placed in a single cluster with indirect night lighting, one of many features we take for granted today.
With a massive 84 horsepower overhead valve six cylinder engine under the hood, the Marmon Speedster was chosen to pace the 1920 Indianapolis 500. During this race, a production car was required to average better than 60 mph to bring the pack up to speed on the pace lap, which was no problem for the Model 34. Famous driver Barney Oldfield was able to lead the starting grid around the course at 80 mph before pulling off at the end of the pace lap. Oldfield was so impressed that he purchased the car after the race, resulting in the best endorsement Marmon could ever receive.
Seen here is a wonderful example of a 1924 Marmon Model 34-B Speedster, the sportiest, most desirable and rarest body style. Just one family owned for over 70 years, Wayne Carini from Chasing Classic Cars found this Marmon in New Jersey in 2016. They Purchased the car from Wayne and completed a full body off restoration. It is finished in its original colors of red with black fenders and black leather interior. Sporting 6 buffalo wire wheels, dual rear mounted spare wheels and, of course, the bobtail body this car is really sporty and exciting. Very few of the 34-B speedsters exist today and this car is an incredibly well preserved example with a wonderful restoration making it ready for showing at the concours level or top down driving. Contact us today for more information.
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