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£136,345

1911 Pierce-Arrow Model 36-UU Touring Car

United States • 29 Apr 2023

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This is a 1911 Pierce-Arrow Model 36-UU Touring Car, a well-regarded example from a prestigious marque known for quality and innovation. It features a later 1912 powerplant and a history tracing back to California, with notable past owners and participation in touring events.

Condition

7

The car had an older restoration. It has been used in several touring events and has had some modifications. The car is in good running condition and has been well-maintained.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

12133

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

2369

RHD/LHD:

LHD

475ci T-Head Inline 6-Cylinder Engine 40bhp (Rated) 4-Speed Transmission Front, Semi-Elliptic Leaf Spring, Rear, Three-Quarter Elliptic Leaf Spring Rear-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes *Example of famed Pierce-Arrow high quality automobile *A proven tour car *Nice older restoration THE PIERCE-ARROW MOTOR CAR CO.

Pierce-Arrow had cemented its reputation for performance and reliability when the Pierce Great Arrow won all five of the famed Glidden Tours in 1905-1909 while achieving perfect scores in all but one of them.

Both to retain its high standards and to facilitate its continuing innovation and refinement, Pierce-Arrow closely controlled all aspects of construction including coachwork for which most other luxury marques relied upon outside coachbuilders.

Instead, Pierce-Arrow worked with its Buffalo, New York neighbor Aluminum Company of America to perfect casting techniques, which produced cast aluminum body panels as thin as 1/8".

The resulting Pierce-Arrow bodies were exceptiona...