In 1902, Howard Marmon built his first car with an air-cooled V-twin engine,
pressure lubrication and overhead valves. The following year Howard built his
second car, which had an air-cooled V-4. Two years later the Marmon Company
was fully in the automobile business, selling six cars, most of them to friends.
The following year in 1905, production increased to 25 cars and Howard began
trying different engine configurations. 

One of the finest names in automotive history, Marmon has under its belt a bevy
of accomplishments that include winning the first Indianapolis 500-mile race,
and an impressive aluminum V-16 engine in the early 1930s.

The Marmon 16 was produced for just three years (1931 to 1933), with a total
production of 390 cars. They were priced at $5,100 to $5,400 with Coachwork by
LeBaron. Marmon went into receivership and discontinued production in 1933.
The Depression had weakened theeconomy and shrunk the market for $5,000-plus cars.
During its short life, Marmon pioneered the use of the rear view mirror, V-16's
and the use of aluminum in automobile manufacturing.

Vin#: 16-143-907
Body: by LeBaron # 529 
Wheelbase: 145"
Engine: Aluminum 490 Cu. In. OHV V-16
Horsepower: 200 @ 3400 RPM
Transmission: 3-Speed Manual
Weight: 4825 Pounds
Base Price: $4,925.00
Awards: 1994 Pebble Beach - 2nd in Class
            1995 & 2007 CCCA Grand Classic 1st Place, 
            San Marino Concours 2011 Senior #1977
Restoration by: Mosier Restorations, CA
Ownership: Adolf Kull, IL 1968
                Oliver Kofoed, CO 1978
                Sherwood Kahlenberg, CA 1978
                McGowan Brothers, CT 1992
                Larry Harvey, CA 1993
                Bernie Ecclestone, UK 1995
                Gordon Wangers, NV 2007