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£17,028

1928 Pierce-Arrow Model 81

RM Sotheby's • US • 1 Sept 2013

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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£17,028

1928 Pierce-Arrow Model 81

US • 1 Sept 2013

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1928 Pierce-Arrow Model 81 is a restored sedan with a 288-5-cid, 75-hp inline six-cylinder engine and a three-speed manual transmission. It features a Desert Sand body with black fenders, a Pyramid Gray beltline, roof, and wheels, and a mix of original and restored interior components.

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Condition 

8

The car has been fully restored to a high level of quality and is accompanied by full documentation of the restoration and receipts. Some aspects of the interior are original, while others have been replaced or refinished.

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Manual

United States

1928

Auction

£17,028

1928 Pierce-Arrow Model 81

RM Sotheby's • US • 1 Sept 2013

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

This Pierce-Arrow is powered by a 288-5-cid, 75-hp inline six-cylinder engine with a floor-shift three-speed manual transmission on a 130-inch wheelbase.

It has been fully restored to a high level of quality and is accompanied by full documentation of the restoration and receipts.

This stately 1928 Pierce-Arrow Sedan displays a Desert Sand-colored body, offset by black fenders and a Pyramid Gray beltline, roof and wheels.

In addition, the artillery-style wheels are accented by a handsome pinstriping and bright hubcaps with a set of period-correct whitewall tires.

This example is fitted with a rare set of “New York City” headlamps, and it includes excellent brghtwork, an archer mascot, and rear-mounted spare.

Many aspects of the interior are original, such as the shades, rear carpet, rear upholstery and door panels.

The interior also includes new gray cloth front seat upholstery and a new rubber floor mat.

The wooden dash panel, steering wheel and window frames have been beautifu...

Price Analysis vs Other Model 81s

£22,037

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£22,063

Median Price (Since 2020)

£38,765

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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