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1932 Marmon 8-125 Convertible Coupe. Reportedly one of four known to exist. The Marmon would be a excellent tour car as previously proven. Recently invited and shown at the 2011 Indianapolis 500 (100th Anniversary) of The Celebration of Automobiles.The Marmon has been toured extensively by the previous owner. The paint has imperfections as seen in the photos. The tan canvas top is like new and fits like a glove. The leather upholstery is very nice and soft-- with the door panels showing some wear. The Marmon runs and drives excellent and starts easily every time. This is a very nice driving car that steers with ease. It is even equipped with turn signals and seat belts !!
This massive Peerless is powered by a 49.6 hp, 577.5 cu. In. T-head six cylinder engine.
The wheelbase is a staggering 137 inches long.
This particular Peerless was actually used as a power source by the La Jolla Mining Company after its usefulness as an automobile was no longer needed. It was driven to the mining operation over 90 years ago and destined to be a workhorse for the miners.
In 1965, the great Peerless was discovered by a helicopter pilot and friend of a Peerless Collector. The entire story of the retrieval of the remains is described in a great story by the collector in 1966 after a huge helicopter and a team of 14 people retrieved the find. (see picutre)
The story, in the HCC Gazette is fascinating to read. Dubbed “The old man of the Mountain” the first restoration was 90 percent finished 15 years later. After completion, the Peerless was shown at Pebble Beach in 1984. It was then placed on long term display in a small mining museum until 2008.
It is now totally restored and ready for the Show field again.
1st in Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Class--- 2012 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
Chassis # 390XH The Silver Ghost Riviera Towncar is one of the most opulent Rolls ever built. The Riviera design was considered the opitome of Brewster coachwork.
Fine carriage lamps are mounted behind the mahognany trimmed chauffeur's compartment that is upholstered in black leather. The passenger compartment is uplholstered in black/gray cloth and embellished with an elaborate petit-point desing. The chauffers seat is original leather and in great condition. It shows dull in the pictures, however, is black in a real viewing. The hardware is gold-plated Gorham and the wood garnish moldings are inlaid in a floral marquestry pattern of rare woods handcrafted in Venice, Italy by order of the original owner.
Although restored in the 1970's the Rolls still presents extremely well.
The entire motor was dismantled in 2011 and restored to perfection by a marque expert. It is also outfitted with a complete tool roll. The Rolls is now ready to be enjoyed again on the road and Show field. It won first prize awards in the 1970's at many shows with its 100 point restoration. Please schedule a visit to inspect this masterpiece.
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