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1928 Marmon Model 68 Sedan

United Kingdom • 26 May 2021

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1928 Marmon Model 68 Sedan, estimated at £22,000 - £26,000, is a rare right-hand drive model with a history tied to early 20th-century luxury cars and even a connection to the infamous Bonnie & Clyde gang. Recently rewired lights, refurbished rear springs and steering, powder-coated wheels and new tires, it balances originality with some restoration.

Condition

7

The car is described as having 'very good' body, paint, and engine with an 'original' interior. Some refurbishment has been done, such as the wheels being powder coated and new tires fitted, and the rear springs and steering refurbished. However, it also has had some paintwork and gear replacements in the past, indicating some level of wear and tear over its long history.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

1083810

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

PK 2812

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Winners of the first Indianapolis 500 race in 1911 with the famous Marmon Wasp, the Marmon name became synonymous with fine automobiles until the Great Depression greatly reduced demand for luxury cars.

In 1927, Marmon introduced a 'Little Marmon' powered by a 3.1-litre L-head straight-eight which sold for half the price of previous models.

For 1928, the Model 68 was introduced, being almost the same size as the Little Marmon, but with a slightly larger 3.3-litre eight.

The Series 68 acquired notoriety as the type of car Marvin "Buck" Barrow, brother of Clyde Barrow of Bonnie & Clyde fame, left behind in Joplin, Missouri in 1933 after a shoot-out that left two police officers dead.

Despite Marmon’s product rationalisation sales continued to be affected by the Depression and production ceased in 1933.

Supplied new by Pass & Joyce Ltd of West London to an Army Major living in Worthing, this rare RHD Model 68 Sedan has been with the vendor for approximately twenty-five years.

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