£58,196
65-Years-Family-Owned 1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 42 Convertible Coupe
Bring A Trailer • US • 27 Sept 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£58,196
65-Years-Family-Owned 1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 42 Convertible Coupe
US • 27 Sept 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 42 Convertible Coupe, family-owned for 65 years, features a 385ci inline-eight engine and a three-speed manual transmission. While showing some wear and cosmetic imperfections, it includes notable features like dual side-mount spares and a rumble seat.
Condition
6
The car has moderate wear and tear. There are areas of wear in the finish, a crack in the passenger-side window, and some re-chroming was done in 1997. The clock is not working. However, the listing mentions that the car was shown as a preservation example at various events, suggesting it has been maintained to some degree.
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97,000 miles
2525623
LHD
United States
Manual
3.565
1931
Auction
£58,196
65-Years-Family-Owned 1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 42 Convertible Coupe
Bring A Trailer • US • 27 Sept 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
TMU 385ci L-Head Inline-Eight Single Updraft Carburetor Three-Speed Manual Transmission Free-Wheeling Black Paint Black Leather Upholstery Beige Convertible Top 18" Chromed Steel Wheels Mechanical Four-Wheel Drum Brakes Dual Side-Mount Spares Mascot Heater This 1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 42 is clothed in convertible coupe coachwork and was purchased from an Oregon used-car lot in 1960 by its late owner, who is said to have shown it as a preservation example at various Pacific Northwest events over the years before his 2022 passing.
Finished in black, the car is powered by a 385ci L-head inline-eight that is mated to a three-speed manual transmission with free-wheeling.
Additional features include mechanically actuated four-wheel drum brakes, 18” steel wheels with chromed spokes, dual side-mount spares, a beige convertible top, black leather upholstery, and a rumble seat.
This Model 42 convertible coupe is now offered on dealer consignment with a selection of invoices, a 1947 inspection...
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£58,196
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£83,574
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£87,046
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