Description
Marmon Roosevelt Cabriolet | 1929
Highlights:
– 3.4-Liter, 8-cylinder petrol engine with manual transmission
– Rare aluminium Boattail racing body built by Waterhouse Company
– Restored between 2003 and 2006 with rebuilt engine and gearbox
– Based on an original Marmon Roosevelt Model 78 chassis
– Valid technical inspection, ready to drive
The seller offers for sale this Marmon Roosevelt Cabriolet from 1929. This cabriolet is equipped with a 3.4-liter eight-cylinder petrol engine paired with a manual transmission. The vehicle is based on an original Marmon Roosevelt Model 78 rolling chassis produced by the Nordyke Marmon Company in Indianapolis. The distinctive aluminium body was built by the Waterhouse Company and adapted as a two-seat racing car with a characteristic Boattail rear design. Between 2003 and 2006 the car was extensively restored during which the engine and gearbox were rebuilt using the original components. During this restoration the electrical system was renewed, the original wire wheels were restored and an additional oil cooler was installed so the car could also be used outside racing circuits. The original cable-operated brakes were adapted hydraulically. The car is finished in white and features a leather interior with two seats. The engine runs well and the gearbox shifts smoothly.
The current documented mileage is 17.900 km and it holds a valid technical inspection. This car is ready to drive.
The Marmon Roosevelt holds a notable place in American automotive history. Introduced in 1929 by the Nordyke Marmon Company, the Roosevelt was developed to offer advanced engineering to a broader market. It became the first production car equipped with a straight-eight engine that was offered for under 1,000 dollars. Marmon already had a strong reputation in motorsport, highlighted by the victory in the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911 with the Marmon Wasp driven by Ray Harroun. That pioneering racing car also introduced the rear-view mirror, an innovation that later became a standard feature in automobiles. Production of the Roosevelt lasted only from 1929 to 1930 and approximately 9,000 vehicles were produced in several body styles including sedan, coupe, Victoria coupe and cabriolet. Coachbuilt and racing adaptations such as this Boattail example are rare and appreciated by collectors for their engineering, design and motorsport heritage.
Condition of the Bodywork and Paint
4. Very Good: Small dents or scratches; may require minimal bodywork or paint correction.
Condition of the Interior
4. Very Good: Clean with minimal wear; may need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical Condition
4. Very Good: Mechanically solid, with possible minor maintenance required.
Overall Condition
4. Very Good Condition: Shows only minimal wear and is ready to drive at any time.
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This car is currently located in: Vorarlberg state, Austria.
This car drives, brakes and shifts.
The car has a Austrian registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.
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