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£22,037

1928 Pierce-Arrow Model 81 Two-Passenger Rumble Seat Coupe

Bring A Trailer • US • 4 Feb 2026

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Lowest 30% of Past Sales

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£22,037

1928 Pierce-Arrow Model 81 Two-Passenger Rumble Seat Coupe

US • 4 Feb 2026 • Lot #228880

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1928 Pierce-Arrow Model 81 is a two-passenger rumble seat coupe powered by a 288.6ci inline-six and three-speed manual transmission. It features a two-tone blue finish, gray cloth interior, and notable features like dual side-mount spares and a fold-down luggage rack, with some wear and modifications noted.

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Condition 

6

The car has moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and wheels. There may be a few small dents, light paint scratches, or noticeable curb marks. Some reconditioning is required, corrosion on the underside and faded rims on the wheels.

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88,000 miles

8105330

United States

Manual

1928

Auction

£22,037

1928 Pierce-Arrow Model 81 Two-Passenger Rumble Seat Coupe

Bring A Trailer • US • 4 Feb 2026

Market Position:

Lowest 30% of Past Sales

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Description

TMU 288.6ci L-Head Inline-Six Three-Speed Manual Transmission Two-Tone Blue Paint Black Rear Roof Covering Bright Landau Bars Gray Cloth Upholstery Brown Vinyl Rumble Seat Six-Volt Electric Fuel Pump Red-Painted 20” Wire Wheels Dual Side-Mount Spares Golf Bag Door Fold-Down Luggage Rack This 1928 Pierce-Arrow Model 81 is a two-passenger coupe equipped with a rumble seat and was purchased by the seller two years ago.

Finished in two-tone blue over gray cloth, the car is powered by a 288.6ci L-head inline-six that is paired with a three-speed manual transmission.

Additional features include mechanically actuated four-wheel drum brakes, lever-arm shock absorbers, red-painted 20” wire wheels, dual side-mount spares, a black cobra-grain roof covering, bright landau bars, a windshield visor, a golf bag door, and a fold-down rear luggage rack.

This Model 81 coupe is now offered with a clean Tennessee title in the seller’s name.

The Series 80 was introduced in 1924 as a more affordable alt...

Price Analysis vs Other Model 81s

£22,037

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£22,063

Median Price (Since 2020)

£38,765

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