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1929 Marmon Model 78 Sedan

Sold at Bring a Trailer on March 22, 2021.

$32,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

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The car

Year
1929
Make and model
Marmon Eights and Model 34 to 78
Generation
Eights and Model 34 to 78 (1916 to 1933)
Chassis
YINN42
Title
Clean
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 6 comparable sales, 8% over its top.

Middle half of sales$18,750 to $30,000
Median$22,500
Sales behind it6Likely

From 6 sales of the Marmon Eights and Model 34 to 78 (1916 to 1933) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $18,750 and $30,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1929 Marmon Model 68 Roosevelt CoupeMecum, Sept. 20, 2025MecumSept. 20, 2025$18,000
1930 Marmon Big Eight Model 112 SedanMecum, Jan. 9, 2026MecumJan. 9, 2026$49,000
1928 Marmon Model 68 SedanMecum, Dec. 5, 2025MecumDec. 5, 2025$2,850
1923 Marmon Model 34 SpeedsterGooding Christie's, March 7, 2025Gooding Christie'sMarch 7, 2025$21,000
1922 Marmon Model 34B TouringBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2026$32,000
1920 Marmon Model 34 7-Passenger TouringMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$24,000