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Early versions of the Marion car had transversely-mounted 16hp Reeves air-cooled engines, and double chain drive. The appearance of the Marion car was very similar to the contemporary Premier (also an Indianapolis car). 1906 Marion cars had conventionally-placed 16 and 28hp 4-cylinder Reeves engines, while later Marion cars used water-cooled engines by Continental and other firms of up to 48hp. A prototype Marion roadster with 9.455cc V12 engine was designed by George Schebler of carburetor fame, and built in 1908. Some quite big fours and sixes were made in the 1912-1914 period. Sales of the Marion cars for a time were under the control of John N. Willys.
Source: Georgano, encyclopedia of motorcar; GMN
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