475ci T-head inline 6-cylinder engine 40bhp (rated) 4-speed transmission Solid axle suspension with semi-elliptical leaf springs Rear-wheel mechanical drum brakes *Incredibly rare formal car from Pierce-Arrow *Highly original condition *Untouched for decades *All cast aluminum body construction *The most beautiful era for Pierce coachwork The Model 36 Pierce-Arrow's rise to the pinnacle of the automotive industry was a rapid one.

The bicycle and bird cage manufacturer had dipped its toe into motorcar production in 1901 but didn't truly flexed its muscles until 1904 when it introduced the Great Arrow, a large, four-cylinder machine.

The next year the Great Arrow would sweep the Glidden Tour and would ultimately win the trophy four more consecutive years.

By 1910 Pierce had moved toward all six-cylinder chassis.

Three different sizes were offered: a 36, a 48 and a 66.

The smallest is a relative term for Pierce-Arrow as it was 475ci and rated at nearly 40hp – bigger than the largest ...