Marmon Motor Company was a Texas -based manufacturer of heavy trucks from 1963 through 1997.

Powered by a 1673 Cat hooked to a Roadranger transmission with a hydraulic clutch, the truck is painted a two-tone forest and mint green combination. The interior is painted with a spatter-look tan color and features period-correct Bostrom seats.

2020年5月8日 · That history began more than a century before the Marmon Motor Co. built trucks (from 1963 through 1997) at its plant in Denton, Texas. That 34-year truck period was just one chapter in the story of a constantly evolving enterprise which began in Richmond, Indiana.

2023年6月1日 · William’s old gray Marmon, that is now green, will make just about anyone appreciate a Marmon truck!” Watermelon glass lenses and incandescent bulbs adorn the interior and exterior of the truck. Pinstriping on the ends of the fuel tanks, deck plate, and suspension were done by Brittnea Barnes of Lady Lines Pinstriping.

2024年12月22日 · The interior is more luxurious than most bare metal finished military vehicles but still is designed in a utilitarian fashion. The single bench seat is finished in what can be assumed to be brown vinyl. The dash appears to be original. The cabin appears to be free of any major blemishes or splits.

2023年11月27日 · Marmon Trucks were a new take on long-haul trucking. They were low-production trucks that were virtually hand-made. Moreover, they were designed with the driver first and foremost in mind.

The Marmon truck was a low-production, handmade truck sometimes dubbed the Rolls-Royce of trucks. An overcrowded American truck industry and the lack of a nationwide sales network led to the eventual failure of Marmon trucks in the USA.

2024年1月10日 · Interesting history of the very innovative Marmon truck (and car) company. I don't know how rare they were but I don't remember ever seeing one. I remember a large local Marmon dealer back in my high school days in the late 70's.

2022年11月2日 · The manufacturer was the American Marmon, which produced its cars by hand and thus referred to as "Rolls-Royce among trucks". One of Marmon's first commercials: The history of Marmon is full of extremely interesting episodes from the history of the automotive industry, not only the heavy one.

Back in the 1970s, Marmon trucks were thought to be the Cadillac of the industry. Built for 36 years, these trucks were known for their spacious cabs and “square” shape. Marmon built their first truck, a cabover, under the name Marmon-Herrington in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1961.