Under the direction of Howard Marmon, the Marmon Motor Company strived toward the development of advanced automobile design, efforts that paid off with a win at the very first Indianapolis 500 in 1911. Two decades later, in 1931, Marmon introduced its fabulous Marmon Sixteen as “The World’s Most Advanced Motor Car.” This Marmon Sixteen Victoria Coupe—Style 143, Chassis No. 16-143767—from the Greg Dawson Marmon Sixteen Collection rides on a 145-inch wheelbase chassis supported by front and rear parallel semi-elliptic leaf springs and a beam front axle. The 16-inch, mechanical drum brakes at all four corners help to bring the Sixteen to a stop, while the 18-inch, chrome-plated, steel-spoke wheels wrapped in 700-18 black sidewall tires feature large, Marmon-badged, bright center caps. A 490.8 CI, OHV, five main bearing V-16 engine with cast aluminum alloy uni-block and heads powers the Marmon Sixteen, while other innovative Marmon Sixteen engine features include a downdraft carburetor and mechanical fuel pump. The Sixteen produces 200 HP at 3,400 RPM, providing more than adequate speed and acceleration for the 5,000-pound automobile. In 2015, the engine was removed and completely rebuilt with new, reproduction Edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads, while a 3-speed manual Synchromesh transmission with floor shift and an added Gear Vendors overdrive row through the gears. Like all Marmon Sixteens, the Victoria Coupe body was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague and built by LeBaron Corrossiers from aluminum. Just a mere 33 of this body type were built. The body is finished in light gray with dark gray fenders, while dual steel-covered spare tires and wheels are mounted in the fenders. The interior is trimmed in gray leather. This Marmon was acquired by its current owner in 2007. In 1986, it was acquired by the John E. Morgan Collection and turned over to the Stone Barn Restoration Shop in New Jersey for a complete restoration to exacting standards. Following this restoration, the Victoria won many significant awards, including a First Junior, First Senior and the Coveted President’s Award from the Antique Automobile Club of America. It has also won a class award at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. In 2002, this Marmon was sold to John Groendyke of Oklahoma, who upgraded the restoration as needed. In 2007, the car was purchased by its current owner, who has continued to maintain and preserve this car. It has been exhibited at several major concours including Meadow Brook and the Glenmoor Gathering, where it has won Best of Class awards. Like all four of the Greg Dawson Marmon Sixteen Collection, this vehicle has been documented by Marmon authority Dyke Ridgely and listed in his registry of Marmon Sixteens.This Marmon still presents in excellent condition throughout.