1933 Marmon Sixteen Victoria Coupe
- Engine
- 490.8 cu in (approx. 8.0L) OHV V16, all-aluminum, 200 bhp
- Colour
- Dove grey, with fenders and body in a slightly lighter shade
The 1933 Marmon Sixteen Victoria Coupe is a rare surviving example of one of roughly 370–375 automobiles built before production ended that year. Powered by an all-aluminium overhead-valve V-16 displacing nearly 491 cubic inches and producing 200 horsepower, it features coachbuilt bodywork styled by Walter Dorwin Teague Jr. Documented with its original engine, chassis, and body, the car has a traceable ownership history dating to 1968, underwent a complete restoration by the celebrated Bob Mosier shop, and subsequently earned awards at Pebble Beach and multiple CCCA events. It was held for twelve years by Formula One impresario Bernie Ecclestone before passing to subsequent American collectors.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$907,500
- 1972 → 1977Private saleOliver Kofoedpartial documentation
Resident of Yuma, Colorado, regarded as a leading authority on Marmon Sixteens during his era; held the car for five years before selling it on.
- 1977 → 1993Private saleSherwood Kahlenburgpartial documentation
Real estate developer and collector based in North Hollywood, California; sold the car in 1993.
- 1993 → 1995-10-01Private saleLarry Harveypartial documentation
Collector based in Palos Verdes, California; commissioned a thorough restoration at Bob Mosier's workshop, resulting in a dove grey finish and new blue-grey cloth interior. Persuaded to part with the car in October 1995.
- 1995-10-01 → 2007Private saleBernie Ecclestonepartial documentation
Formula One figure who held the car for roughly twelve years as part of a prestigious personal collection; the vehicle was road-tested for a UK magazine article shortly before dispersal.
- 2007 → 2010AuctionGordon Wangerspartial documentation
Acquired at the dispersal of the Ecclestone collection; brought the car back to the United States and showed it at a California concours before having the wheels refinished.
- 2010 →Private saleCurrent gentleman enthusiast ownerpartial documentation
West Coast-based private collector who maintained the car in good condition, had upgraded cylinder heads fitted, and continued an active show programme.
- Date unknownAdolf Kullpartial documentation
Owner residing in Mattoon, Illinois; the car's documented history begins here, with the vehicle featured in a March 1968 automotive magazine.
Competition
- 19941994 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance2nd in class
First major concours appearance following the Bob Mosier restoration; car presented in its current dove grey colour scheme.
- 1995Classic Car Club of AmericaCalifornia Grand ClassicJunior First Prize
Earned CCCA junior recognition the year after the Pebble Beach appearance, while still in Larry Harvey's ownership.
- —Dana Point Concours d'EleganceBest in Class
Shown shortly after Gordon Wangers repatriated the car to the United States following the Ecclestone dispersal.
- —Classic Car Club of AmericaCCCA Southern California Region Grand ClassicSenior First Prize, 99.25 points
Achieved under the current owner's stewardship as part of an ongoing show programme.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1993RestorationBob Mosier
Comprehensive restoration carried out by Bob Mosier's shop; bodywork refinished in dove grey with slightly lighter fenders, and the interior retrimmed in blue-grey cloth.
Commissioned by Larry Harvey following his acquisition of the car.
- —BodyworkAlan Taylor & Company
Wheels repainted prior to the current owner's acquisition in 2010.
Work carried out in Escondido, California, after the car arrived back on the West Coast.
- —Mechanical
Updated Severns-Ridgley cylinder heads installed on the V-16 engine.
Carried out during the current owner's tenure; represents an engineering improvement to the engine.
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