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£33,994 (Est: £56,033 - £74,711)

1930 Pierce-Arrow Model B Roadster

Gooding Christie's • US • 20 Sept 2025

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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£33,994 (Est: £56,033 - £74,711)

1930 Pierce-Arrow Model B Roadster

US • 20 Sept 2025 • Lot 74

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1929 Pierce-Arrow Model B features a newly developed L-head inline-eight engine, outputting 125 hp. Having been freshened in 2007, this example presents a rare opportunity to acquire an important piece of Pierce-Arrow’s eight-cylinder line.

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Condition 

7

The car has been freshened with a new top, floorboards, and cosmetic items, suggesting some wear was present. The description indicates it's in overall solid condition with slight wear, fitting the Very Good category.

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Manual

1930

Auction

LHD

United States

£33,994 (Est: £56,033 - £74,711)

1930 Pierce-Arrow Model B Roadster

Gooding Christie's • US • 20 Sept 2025

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Description

Without Reserve

Engine : 201744 Salesroom Addendum Please note that a new title has recently been processed and should be available shortly following the auction.

Please also note that this vehicle will be titled by its engine number.

Accompanied by Original Operation and Care Catalogs AACA and CCCA Eligible Important Example Representing Pierce-Arrow’s Eight-Cylinder Model Line 336 CID Inline 8-Cylinder

Engine 125 HP at 3,000 RPM 3-Speed Manual Gearbox Pierce-Arrow introduced its T-head inline-six engine in 1907, a powerplant that would serve as the heart of its automobiles for the next 22 years.

In 1929, the company phased out the six-cylinder in favor of a newly developed L-head inline-eight engine, which served as the marque’s standard at the dawn of the Classic Era.

This new straighteight provided 125 hp – a 25% increase, despite fewer cubic inches compared to the 1928 six-cylinder – while providing smooth operation.

Using this powerplant, Pierce-Arrow unveiled three models...

Price Analysis vs Other Model Bs

£12,741

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£33,994

Median Price (Since 2020)

£233,472

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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