I just stumbled upon this, and I don't know how, but gosh, they picked the perfect commentator to talk about such a classy car. Such colorful, easygoing commentary.
There isn't a car company today that comes even close to the cars of the 1920's , 1930's. Back then they knew how to combine beauty and function into one package. Very nice car.
I wish Don had explained the big reason for Rolls Royce's Twin 6 or other large engined cars of the day. 1) It wasn't about Horse Power but Torque, 2) Torque was about avoiding shifting the non-synchromesh crash box, 3)The redline of cars of that period is about 1500 rpm. so the gearing is quite tall, 4) Modern drivers of the Rolls twin 6, for example, usually simply release the clutch slowly in top gear without ever-shifting, unless they have to climb a hill...
Thanks Mr Osborne for this video, I love the Marmon, to my personnal taste,the most beautiful american car of the pre war era (no dissrespect to the fabulous Duesenberg and Pierce Arrow... just me ). The engine is fabulous but as Mr Reissner said in comments, it's not only a marvellous engine and it's more than an elegant and "quiet discrete" design, it is a true masterpiece of american Art Deco. It has been designed by Walter Dorwin Teague, I let you google his Kodak design, his radio design, and other achievement. One of the greatest american designer of that era. And as a consequence this car has elegance and style like no other. I love the Hispano and Bugatti from my country with magnificent coachwork; but the Marmon has a style, true style, real style and pure Art Deco with those geometric and pure shapes. That's something you ll find later on the Cord 810, or Rudolph Bauer Duesenberg, but those Marmon are magnificent, and all the interior details are worth the look. We need more of your video Mr Osborne, a real pleasure.
Great work, Mr. Osborne. I think you could compare the Marmon to the 56 Continental Mark ll. Rare, for one thing. And so elegantly styled. But with practically no adornment, no decoration.
Great video! The Marmon was definitely a standout when it came to 1930s era cars. I like your hat, Don! I could stand to wear/buy more fedoras myself! What an opulent and elegant car! Sophisticated personal luxury!
Marmon is an example of my I love early Indiana makes. There were a number of exclusive and advanced makes that were such strong rivals to any other makes.
Donald it would be neat if you could add a little personal history of that car if it exists I like the hear the interesting stories of how some of these cars were found and how they got restored
The Marmon factory building still stands in Indy. It’s really cool seeing the places these rare and exceptional vehicles were built. Well done presentation sir. Hats off to you!
This is the type of car my dad used to drive during prohibition from Kalamazoo Michigan to Stewart Florida I used to wonder what he was doing, but found out after he passed away. Bootlegging was a big business at the time.
👍A stunning ride presented by a classy knowledgeable individual. Never heard of the Marmon brand and as a car enthusiast I was blown away with the prestige this automobile provides. Much respect friend. Your attire was spot on.
Mr Osborne it is wonderful to see you driving and talking about a car for a change . And O what a car it is .I think you were spot on about everyone making powerful cars and ignoring style, comfort ,and road ability .Too many people want to just go here go there and have forgotten about the true pleasure of just going for a drive with no particular destination . Thanks for the reminder .
Nice presentation. Marmon was undone by their niche appeal. Niche markets are great as long as you dominate that market. When that pie gets cut into unequal slices.... Fatboy always gets the big piece as Packard found out.. Another Indiana auto maker bites the dust. Well presented and Who was that dapper gentleman in th Marmon 16 ? 👍
Love Mr Osborne’s delivery. With my hearing issues many presenters mumble or sing every sentence making me rely on closed captioning. Not with Donald. He is crystal clear. Thank you sir!!
Thank you for this video and the introduction to the Marmin automobile. I also very much appreciate the employment of an elegant Afro-American driver and commentator. He is the first non European I have ever seen doing such an elegant presentation!
Sir, that motor car is just perfect for you. Such an authentic, happy smile - you really enjoyed that drive; I'm so envious having to drive my anodyne modern vehicle.
Mr. Osborne, your presentation of history is absolutely wonderful. It seems many people do not understand art, history and passion these days. Bless you and thank you
Economy of expression, perfect diction, clear communication of the character of the car and the driving experience...would that other TH-cam presenters could approach this level of skill.
Great video on the Marmon V16. What an interesting and somewhat understated automobile. Donald Osborne is an American treasure. He's very knowledgeable, always insightful and very well spoken. I just discovered this channel and subscribed.
Thank you for sharing this beauty. Your narrative is both informative and aesthetically accurate. Nobody could build anything like this today because contemporary automobile styling, which centres around building an elongated box, would never produce anything this beautiful.
Look this whole series up and you will see that he has. At least a few times. Just my opinion, I would rather see both men do their thing independently. I think Donald Osborne would most likely be on an even keel on his own or with a partner doing an episode. Quiet, reserved and to the point. Jay tends to get a little mean when he has people share the camera with him. I have really enjoyed seeing Jay do the "epidemic edition" reviews on Jay Leno's Garage because it has been only him in front of the camera. Jay, to me, tends to pick and be unnecessarily "funny" with other people doing the spots. Put Jay on his own and it is much like watching Donald Osborne do one of these reviews. Much more sophisticated. I love the fact that Donald Osborne has a series like this now. Such an intelligent and collected dude.
@@earnietaylor8527 I have to agree with what you said about Jay and another person on camera with him. I didn’t realize that I had missed so many of Donald’s videos. I have to remedy that. Thanks 🙏🏽
I don't know how you perform a narrative while following the camera car so closely and keep your concentration on driving all at the same time. Amazing! Truly enjoying this series.
Wandering all over his lane and even crossing the solid yellow centerline (which is a fail on a CDL road test) several times does not denote good concentration. Although, in Donald's defense, the steering linkage may have had a lot (too much) play in it. Jay Leno is also bad at lane control too.
"the V-16 has a particular resonance in the automotive canon" - how very eloquent! Donald, YOU are SO damned classy! Looking forward to visiting the Audrain Museum at some point...stay safe - WONDERFUL review and your outfit is almost as special as the Marmon 16! cheers
1930 to 1960 were the pinnacle of US automotive design. I realize that engineering has come a long way but design and quality of components and fit and finish were incredible at this time.
Back in my younger days I fell in love with V16 Cadillacs, esp. The 452B which was technically a twin Buick Fireball Straight Eight. Then I learned the story of the Marmon V16 and even as a big fan of classic GM cars I had to appreciate the fact that without this car, there would never have been a V16 Cadillac... BTW: Marmon did not cease to exist after they stopped making cars. Back in 1963 to 1997 the company name was resurrected & they made some of the most beautiful & classy Big Rig Tractors in the world. They say Peterbilt is the Cadillac of Trucks, Marmon was the Rolls Royce of Big Rigs.
Absolutely gorgeous car! It is a remarkable fact that the Marmon 16's good looks were the product of an MIT student, Walter Dorwin Teague Jr., who was working with his father, a noted industrial designer. The younger Teague, who was just 22 in 1932, came up with a very distinctive unornamented look for the Marmons, just so clean and elegant. Only 400 Marmon 16s were built and 75 are estimated to exist today, sadly a much lower survival rate than, say, Duesenbergs. In comparison, more than 4,000 Cadillac V16s were built over 11 years.
Totalie agreed sir, a masterpiece of american Art Deco by one of the greatest designer of its time. Fabulous car, not only from the engine but also for the design, the grill, the few chromes, the interior handles...
Marion went on! It survives today as the Marmon Group. The immediate successor, Marmon - Herrington, has to present day produced truck bodies and industrial equipment. I saw a beautiful 1936 Ford Woody wagon that was supplied in period with a Marmon Herrington 4 wheel drive conversion, it was in the family that used it for real estate development. Lot more to the story than Osborne relates here.
Very nice, and excellent shifting - I did not notice until you mentioned double clutching! I suppose the best candidate for a modern equivalent will likely be an electric car, something with the power of a Tesla Performance with the comfort and quiet of a boulevard cruiser.
So well described that I cannot add another word. Duesenberg's are impressive, but pretty ostentatious. The Marmon was always my first choice for 1930's elegance. It would've been my pick in the day, particular this coupe configuration. That tall body with that beautiful understated grill just screams class.
Don and his presentation are as classy as the Marmon. That's saying a lot.
what a classy person too bad there aren't more people like him today.
Indeed.
Michaelktim - Ignorant dirt bags are very popular nowadays.
Yes, he's a terrific presenter.
Yes, thank God he doesn't act like that dirt bag racist Donald Trump
"It's a gentleman, in a bow tie and a gray felt hat and ....." well played *smile*
..and a proper-fitting jacket
an analogy
Car and driver both class acts.
I just stumbled upon this, and I don't know how, but gosh, they picked the perfect commentator to talk about such a classy car. Such colorful, easygoing commentary.
The Marmon isn't the only thing in the video that epitomizes quiet elegance! I could watch and listen to Donald Osborn all day long.
There isn't a car company today that comes even close to the cars of the 1920's , 1930's.
Back then they knew how to combine beauty and function into one package.
Very nice car.
I've worked on and restored several of these beauties. A timeless treasure .
My favorite marque of the Grand Era of Motoring. Thank you Donald for pulling this one out of the garage and showing it in motion. Heavenly.
Donald Osborne should have his own TH-cam Channel! 👍
I wish Don had explained the big reason for Rolls Royce's Twin 6 or other large engined cars of the day.
1) It wasn't about Horse Power but Torque,
2) Torque was about avoiding shifting the non-synchromesh crash box,
3)The redline of cars of that period is about 1500 rpm. so the gearing is quite tall,
4) Modern drivers of the Rolls twin 6, for example, usually simply release the clutch slowly in top gear without ever-shifting, unless they have to climb a hill...
So nice to see and hear an understated elegant presentation. Well done, sir.
That car is you Donald. All the way✔
Enjoying this new series. Thx. 🇨🇦
Thanks Mr Osborne for this video, I love the Marmon, to my personnal taste,the most beautiful american car of the pre war era (no dissrespect to the fabulous Duesenberg and Pierce Arrow... just me ).
The engine is fabulous but as Mr Reissner said in comments, it's not only a marvellous engine and it's more than an elegant and "quiet discrete" design, it is a true masterpiece of american Art Deco. It has been designed by Walter Dorwin Teague, I let you google his Kodak design, his radio design, and other achievement. One of the greatest american designer of that era. And as a consequence this car has elegance and style like no other. I love the Hispano and Bugatti from my country with magnificent coachwork; but the Marmon has a style, true style, real style and pure Art Deco with those geometric and pure shapes. That's something you ll find later on the Cord 810, or Rudolph Bauer Duesenberg, but those Marmon are magnificent, and all the interior details are worth the look.
We need more of your video Mr Osborne, a real pleasure.
Great work, Mr. Osborne. I think you could compare the Marmon to the 56 Continental Mark ll. Rare, for one thing. And so elegantly styled. But with practically no adornment, no decoration.
Great video! The Marmon was definitely a standout when it came to 1930s era cars.
I like your hat, Don! I could stand to wear/buy more fedoras myself!
What an opulent and elegant car! Sophisticated personal luxury!
Marmon is an example of my I love early Indiana makes. There were a number of exclusive and advanced makes that were such strong rivals to any other makes.
Scares the shit out of me wandering over the yellow line ........great video
This man has class? and intelligence will be tuning in again
quiet elegance...I love it.
I carry myself the same way,When you know that you're capable,Why brag about it?
Donald it would be neat if you could add a little personal history of that car if it exists I like the hear the interesting stories of how some of these cars were found and how they got restored
Love the Donald! His knowledge and passion blends perfectly
Love that we get to see more of Donald these days!
This is brilliant, I can’t wait to see more videos like this! Great job Donald!
The Marmon factory building still stands in Indy. It’s really cool seeing the places these rare and exceptional vehicles were built. Well done presentation sir. Hats off to you!
Mr. Osbourne's knowledge of all things automotive is amazing!! Love his conversational way of explaining them, too. Well done, sir!!
Don,
I love how the Marmon Glides down the road. As you said, "So Smooth "... thanks again
I'd agree...this was a delight.
I was waiting for some camera time under the hood that never arrived!
Beautiful car! I envy you being able to drive such a great car.
The car is cool, rare and interesting, and it's history as presented by the knowledgeable host is excellent. Subscribed!
Thanks Donald for taking us along for a ride is this great car!
Awesome Ride Donald , Thank You
This is the type of car my dad used to drive during prohibition from Kalamazoo Michigan to Stewart Florida
I used to wonder what he was doing, but found out after he passed away. Bootlegging was a big business at the time.
We need to see more of this guy! Thank you Jay for showing us this guy.
👍A stunning ride presented by a classy knowledgeable individual. Never heard of the Marmon brand and as a car enthusiast I was blown away with the prestige this automobile provides. Much respect friend. Your attire was spot on.
Mr Osborne it is wonderful to see you driving and talking about a car for a change . And O what a car it is .I think you were spot on about everyone making powerful cars and ignoring style, comfort ,and road ability .Too many people want to just go here go there and have forgotten about the true pleasure of just going for a drive with no particular destination . Thanks for the reminder .
Donald what an absolutely beautiful vehicle. A car you truly drive instead of the cars today that drive you.
What a beautiful and understated car, thanks for the great review.
Nice presentation.
Marmon was undone by their niche appeal.
Niche markets are great as long as you dominate that market. When that pie gets cut into unequal slices....
Fatboy always gets the big piece as Packard found out..
Another Indiana auto maker bites the dust.
Well presented and
Who was that dapper gentleman in th Marmon 16 ?
👍
Love Mr Osborne’s delivery. With my hearing issues many presenters mumble or sing every sentence making me rely on closed captioning.
Not with Donald. He is crystal clear. Thank you sir!!
Dude, you fit that Grand Car Perfectly. What a Car. I love the quiet simple yet powerful luxury of it. You should be doing Car Commercials.
This engaging, dapper man knows automotive history like no other!
Thank you for this video and the introduction to the Marmin automobile. I also very much appreciate the employment of an elegant Afro-American driver and commentator. He is the first non European I have ever seen doing such an elegant presentation!
Beautiful ❤...the Marmon was a bit understated though...wonderful Classic Era example...good video- thank you 😊
Well done my friend and a great car as well. I'm looking forward to more tub-vids from you.
Sir, that motor car is just perfect for you. Such an authentic, happy smile - you really enjoyed that drive; I'm so envious having to drive my anodyne modern vehicle.
Mr. Osborne, your presentation of history is absolutely wonderful. It seems many people do not understand art, history and passion these days. Bless you and thank you
Economy of expression, perfect diction, clear communication of the character of the car and the driving experience...would that other TH-cam presenters could approach this level of skill.
Now that ... is how you do a vintage car review. Very enjoyable!
Its a magnificent car a genuine classic ,absolutely fabulous
Great video on the Marmon V16. What an interesting and somewhat understated automobile. Donald Osborne is an American treasure. He's very knowledgeable, always insightful and very well spoken. I just discovered this channel and subscribed.
Don is a great historian and the camera loves him.
Best presentation by far of a beautiful classic. Excellent host and great information in a pleasant format. Well done!!!
Elegance which we are not likely to ever see again, sadly. Beautifully presented!
Great video! This guy is as smooth as that V16!
Thank you for sharing this beauty. Your narrative is both informative and aesthetically accurate. Nobody could build anything like this today because contemporary automobile styling, which centres around building an elongated box, would never produce anything this beautiful.
A stylish gentleman in a stylish ride!
This car is so spot on elegant. Just nails it
I would love to see him get together with Jay on a review. What a class act this is. I’ll be looking forward to seeing more from this gentleman
Look this whole series up and you will see that he has. At least a few times. Just my opinion, I would rather see both men do their thing independently. I think Donald Osborne would most likely be on an even keel on his own or with a partner doing an episode. Quiet, reserved and to the point. Jay tends to get a little mean when he has people share the camera with him.
I have really enjoyed seeing Jay do the "epidemic edition" reviews on Jay Leno's Garage because it has been only him in front of the camera. Jay, to me, tends to pick and be unnecessarily "funny" with other people doing the spots. Put Jay on his own and it is much like watching Donald Osborne do one of these reviews. Much more sophisticated.
I love the fact that Donald Osborne has a series like this now. Such an intelligent and collected dude.
@@earnietaylor8527 I have to agree with what you said about Jay and another person on camera with him. I didn’t realize that I had missed so many of Donald’s videos. I have to remedy that.
Thanks 🙏🏽
Very nice segment! What a beautiful automobile. Too bad they weren't financially successful. The world could use more Marmons.
I forgot about Marmon. What a beautiful, unique car. Great commentary from behind the wheel without the smugness of one other notable car enthusiast.
Pure class and style , oh! the car's pretty good too.
I don't know how you perform a narrative while following the camera car so closely and keep your concentration on driving all at the same time. Amazing!
Truly enjoying this series.
Wandering all over his lane and even crossing the solid yellow centerline (which is a fail on a CDL road test) several times does not denote good concentration. Although, in Donald's defense, the steering linkage may have had a lot (too much) play in it. Jay Leno is also bad at lane control too.
@@seadog686 I believe they float around the lane and over the line so that the camera car gets a better shot.
@@ScottDLR I've wondered about that, don't think it is a good idea though, nor a good example
"the V-16 has a particular resonance in the automotive canon" - how very eloquent! Donald, YOU are SO damned classy! Looking forward to visiting the Audrain Museum at some point...stay safe - WONDERFUL review and your outfit is almost as special as the Marmon 16! cheers
I drive one of those every time I get checked for STD's...which is never, though I do need to do both things!
Automobile magic in design, aura, comfort, history and uniqueness.
Great video, thank you...beautiful and classic car ❤😊
Very dapper Donald, well done.....U turns require forward planning!....very funny.
1930 to 1960 were the pinnacle of US automotive design. I realize that engineering has come a long way but design and quality of components and fit and finish were incredible at this time.
Very nice presentation of Marmon.
What a wonderful presentation! This is an elegant video and presenter. This presentation respects the viewer of the video.
This was a most enjoyable video love the car love the commentary
A wonderful video. Thank you.
Beautifully and graciously done. Thanks for this.
Wow great video thank you so much very well done what a great car! I must say definitely one of the quieter cars of its time that's for sure
Back in my younger days I fell in love with V16 Cadillacs, esp. The 452B which was technically a twin Buick Fireball Straight Eight.
Then I learned the story of the Marmon V16 and even as a big fan of classic GM cars I had to appreciate the fact that without this car, there would never have been a V16 Cadillac...
BTW: Marmon did not cease to exist after they stopped making cars. Back in 1963 to 1997 the company name was resurrected & they made some of the most beautiful & classy Big Rig Tractors in the world.
They say Peterbilt is the Cadillac of Trucks, Marmon was the Rolls Royce of Big Rigs.
Beautiful car great knowledgeable presenter
SUPERB !!!
Yes, the attire reflected the majesty of the car.
I did not know of this car. Thank you for you elucid and erudite education.
This guy is driving a mega buck super classic...and he can't/doesn't stay in lane.....brilliant!
Loved the post. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
absolutely the best car review I've ever seen. I hope to see more from this Man.
Absolutely gorgeous car! It is a remarkable fact that the Marmon 16's good looks were the product of an MIT student, Walter Dorwin Teague Jr., who was working with his father, a noted industrial designer. The younger Teague, who was just 22 in 1932, came up with a very distinctive unornamented look for the Marmons, just so clean and elegant. Only 400 Marmon 16s were built and 75 are estimated to exist today, sadly a much lower survival rate than, say, Duesenbergs. In comparison, more than 4,000 Cadillac V16s were built over 11 years.
Totalie agreed sir, a masterpiece of american Art Deco by one of the greatest designer of its time. Fabulous car, not only from the engine but also for the design, the grill, the few chromes, the interior handles...
Understated elegance on wheels.
I have always admired Don Osborne, gentlemanly, classy. Don wish you had your own show, I would definitely be a viewer. Kind Regards
Marion went on! It survives today as the Marmon Group. The immediate successor, Marmon - Herrington, has to present day produced truck bodies and industrial equipment. I saw a beautiful 1936 Ford Woody wagon that was supplied in period with a Marmon Herrington 4 wheel drive conversion, it was in the family that used it for real estate development. Lot more to the story than Osborne relates here.
Great host! I learned quite a bit. Very cool car, too
Very nice, and excellent shifting - I did not notice until you mentioned double clutching!
I suppose the best candidate for a modern equivalent will likely be an electric car, something with the power of a Tesla Performance with the comfort and quiet of a boulevard cruiser.
Very well done presentation.
Wonderful video. Amazing car and a well dressed driver.
Lovely. Many thanks.
So well described that I cannot add another word. Duesenberg's are impressive, but pretty ostentatious. The Marmon was always my first choice for 1930's elegance. It would've been my pick in the day, particular this coupe configuration. That tall body with that beautiful understated grill just screams class.
Awesome car Donald! Can't wait for the next exhibit at the museum.
You lucky dog, getting to drive that car! Wow!
Don can't wipe the smile off his face. Just havin' too much fun.
Wonderful cars Thanks
Pure class all around
Classy, many thanks
Such fine taste is the 1930’s & and badass sixties!
You are a class act ! Thank you. P.s. love the goatee ! 😀
The Marmon is the american Maybach!