£94,000
1930 PIERCE-ARROW MODEL B CONVERTIBLE COUPE
Christies • US • 28 Jun 2011
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£94,000
1930 PIERCE-ARROW MODEL B CONVERTIBLE COUPE
US • 28 Jun 2011
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare 1930 Pierce-Arrow Model B Convertible Coupe, one of a few known to the Pierce Arrow Society. It was purchased in original condition in 1994 and underwent an eight-year restoration, making it suitable for touring and showing with antique auto clubs.
Condition
8
The car underwent an eight-year restoration using original parts, including woodwork replacement, re-plating of chromium, metalwork repairs, and a full repaint. The convertible top and interior were replaced by specialists. While only sparingly driven since restoration, it's ready for touring and showing.
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Manual
1930
Auction
LHD
United States
£94,000
1930 PIERCE-ARROW MODEL B CONVERTIBLE COUPE
Christies • US • 28 Jun 2011
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
1930 PIERCE-ARROW MODEL B CONVERTIBLE COUPE
Chassis No. tba
Engine No. tba
Light green with dark green fenders and beige soft top
Engine: L-head, straight eight, pressure fed engine lubrication, 385ci., 125bhp at 3,200rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear; Brakes: four wheel mechanical drums.
Left hand drive.
Before entering the automaking business in 1901, the George N.
Pierce Company of Buffalo, New York had been engaged in making such diverse products as birdcages and bicycles.
Pierce's first cars were called Motorettes and were powered by DeDion-Bouton engines.
By 1903 Pierce was building two cylinder cars and in 1904 their Pierce Great Arrow four cylinder cars arrived.
Great Arrow's line of models expanded to include six cylinder cars in 1907 and two years later both the corporate and cars' names were changed to Pierce-Arrow.
Only the finest materials were used in these motor cars including complex but immensely strong ca...
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