1922 Marmon Model 34B Four-Passenger Speedster

340ci OHV Straight-Six Engine
Single Stromberg Carburetor
74bhp at 2,600rpm
3-Speed Manual Gearbox
Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs Front with Double Transverse Elliptical Rear Suspension
2-Wheel Drum Rear Brakes

*1 of 5 known 4 Passenger Speedsters
*Great Roaring Twenties Styling
*Attractive Maroon over black color scheme
*AACA Senior Award Winner

THE MARMON MODEL 34B

Howard Marmon produced his first air-cooled V-2 motorcar in 1902. After several evolutions, he settled on a straight-six configuration and built a solid reputation for dependable, yet innovative automobiles. One of Marmon's most celebrated creations was the rear-view mirror, which eradicated the need for a rear-facing engineer to spot the approaching competition. Using this new feature to its advantage, the Marmon 'Wasp' won the inaugural Indy 500 in 1911.

The company's most successful motorcar – the Model 34 – appeared in 1916, featuring an overhead valve, inline six-cylinder 340 cubic inch engine hosted the monocoque steel frame and is topped by all aluminum bodywork. This lightweight design, tipping the scales at a diminutive 3,295lbs and topping the speedometer at 80 mph, was favored by the automotive elite as well as the US government, who commissioned several Marmon 34's for the European campaign in WWII. Most notably, it was a Model 34 that broke Erwin 'Cannonball' Baker's 1916 record for driving 'from sea to shining sea,' and as one of the period's fastest ever motorcars it was used as the Pace Car in the 1920 Indianapolis 500.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This particular Marmon was built in 1922. It was an important year for Marmon and also the first year of the 4 passenger speedster. Marmon's extensive use of aluminum in the drivetrain and coachwork of the Model 34B made the car very light compared to its competitors. Pair that with the raked windshield and the 4 passenger speedster offered both impressive performance and styling.

The earliest known history of this car at present time begins in the 1960s. It was purchased by Shirley Young in 1991 and at this time, the car had never been restored. As such, Mrs. Young decided to return the car to proper condition, and the restoration was completed in the mid 1990s. Since the completion of the project, the car has been shown at numerous events and has been awarded a Senior Award by the AACA.

The consigner acquired this car in 2018. It has since been in a collection of many other American prewar cars. At this time, the car has been very well cared for and today presents very well in its current maroon over black color scheme. The biscuit leather is also in very good condition.

This particular Marmon is one of 5 known 1922 Marmon 4 passenger speedsters as listed in the Marmon Club roster. It is very well presented and is a great example of the marque. A must have for anyone with an appreciation of pre-war engineering, this Marmon is an excellent addition to any car collection concerned with the era.