1926 Marmon D-74

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Even though the cost was over $3000, about 4500 of these large-body roadsters were sold in 1926. The Nordyke & Marmon Company began production of an experimental air-cooled V-twin automobile in 1902. An air-cooled V-4 followed the next year. Marmon soon gained a reputation as a speedy, reliable, and upscale automobile. The Model 32 of 1909 led to the Wasp, winner of the first Indianapolis 500 motor race. The Wasp featured the world's first rear-view mirror. Marmon pioneered the use of aluminum in its engine and also in the body and chassis. The 1926 Marmon D-74 roadster featured an in-line six. Nearly 4500 of these were sold in 1926 at a cost of over $3000. Marmon went on to produce a V16 automobile in 1931. The Marmon discontinued automobile production in 1933, the worst year of the Great Depression.
Year: 1926
Make: Marmon
Model: D-74
Style: Roadster

Serial No: 161ORC63
Odometer: 45223
Engine Cyl: 6
Engine Size: 339.7
Engine HP: 84
Trans: 3-Speed