201ci L-Head Inline 8-Cylinder Engine Single Carter Carburetor 72bhp 3-Speed Manual Transmission Front Beam Axle, Rear sold Axle, Elliptical Springs 4-Wheel Mechanical Brakes *Marmon's attempt to enter the lower-priced market *An older but complete restoration *Body constructed by Hayes *Wood artillery wheels THE MARMON MODEL 68 ROOSEVELT Best-known for winning the first Indianapolis 500 race in 1911 with Ray Harroun, the Marmon was thoughtfully engineered, well-finished, and reasonably priced at the lower end of the luxury market.

Still, the Great Depression of the 1920s hit that segment very hard, driving many companies out of business.

To survive, Marmon felt a need to break into the lower-priced market with a sub-$1000 product.

Thus was born the short-lived "Roosevelt", named in honor of former President Theodore Roosevelt.

Two base models were offered: a sedan and a basic coupe, both priced at $995.

They were the first American automobiles in America with a straight-eight be ...