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Page from 'The Auto' magazine describing the features, equipment, and pricing for Marmon car models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 32\5\ Scan235 | |
| Date | 5th May 1927 guessed | |
| 4 with the crown wheel at a point considerably below the centre line, thus allowing of a low frame by keeping the cardan shaft low. The gear is known as the new hypoid, and it runs in an oil bath and has big ball thrust and journal bearings. The rear axle is of the semi-floating type and very strong and light, being of stamped and welded steel construction. Four-wheel brakes are standard equipment and they are of the mechanical Bendix construction and self-energising by reason of the patented arrangement of the shoes and actuating gear. The brake pedal applies all four brakes simultaneously and compensated. The steering is by a patented very easy action cam and lever, specially designed for long wheelbase and balloon tyres, and it is claimed that all wheel shimmy is entirely eliminated. The wheels are wood artillery type with detachable rims and shod with 5¼-in. by 29-in. balloon tyres. We understand that wire detachable wheels will be available for those who wish for them, at an additional cost. The equipment includes Para-beam head lamps, with steering wheel control for the anti-dazzling device, side lights and tail light. The various instruments are neatly grouped together on a panel on the dashboard, the indirect lighting of which is controlled by a separate switch. Chassis lubrication is by Meyers magazine oilers to the front axle. The springs are long semi-elliptic front and rear, and in place of articulated shackles the springs are anchored in rubber-padded housings, which are resilient and silent and require no lubrication. The springs are very long, the rear ones being 56 ins. long and the front 38 ins. Lovejoy hydraulic shock absorbers are used on both axles. Other equipment includes a simple and neat tyre carrier with dustproof waterproof lock; front and rear bumpers of plated spring steel, and with patented rubber shock absorbers behind the spring bars; a double rear view mirror; automatic vacuum type windscreen wiper; electric horn; cigar lighter; combination tail, stop and backing lamp; French drum-type headlamps and side lamps, speedometer, oil pressure gauge, ammeter, electric clock, radio-meter, and petrol gauge. The four-door Sedan which we illustrate costs complete £650. It is upholstered in fine cloth and braid trimmings over expensive cushion springs. There are yielding arm rests of rubber with upholstery covering and new reflecting twin bulb dome light and hooded reading lights. There is also a new interior locking system for the doors. Other models of the Marmon include a two-door Sedan at £625, a four-passenger touring speedster at £670, a two passenger speedster at £650, a collapsible coupé at £675, and a fixed coupé at £650. The extra cost for wire wheels on any model is £18. These prices include the Lovejoy hydraulic shock absorbers, front and rear bumpers, electric clock, cigar lighter, automatic windscreen wiper, and all equipment. The cars can be seen and tried at the extensive showrooms of Messrs. Pass and Joyce, Ltd., at 373 and 375, Euston Road, London, N.W.1. Telephone: Museum 8820. The firm have a finely-equipped service station at 36, Warren Street, London, W.1. Image Captions: [Top illustration] The rear spring anchorage in rubber cushions on the little Marmon. This view also shows the rear steel spring bumper. [Top right photo] A three-quarter view of the Eight in line Marmon Sedan shows the full equipment of lamps, bumpers, big type and full view screen. [Bottom right photo] A rear view of the Little Marmon four-door Sedan shows the rear bumpers, the stop and backing lamps, and the rear window with adjustable lift. [Footer] Printed at the Office of the AUTO., 36, Great Queen Street, Kingsway, W.C. 2. | ||