£71,690
1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 42
RM Sotheby's • US • 6 Sept 2015
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£71,690
1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 42
US • 6 Sept 2015
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 42 Convertible Coupe is an older restoration, still presentable for shows, featuring a 385-cid straight-eight engine and a three-speed manual transmission. It boasts appealing classic features like dual sidemount spares, a rumbleseat, and a trunk rack, contributing to its $110,000 selling price.
Condition
7
The car is described as a 'beautiful older restoration' that is 'still sound enough to show,' indicating it's been well-maintained but not recently restored. It has some cosmetic features like light blue paint with dark blue accents, a tan cloth convertible top, and a dark blue leather interior, but also has features indicative of its age and use. Therefore, it is between Very Good and Excellent.
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Manual
LHD
United States
325585
1931
Auction
£71,690
1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 42
RM Sotheby's • US • 6 Sept 2015
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Pierce-Arrow of Buffalo, New York was once considered one of the top three builders of luxury cars.
The company was one of the three Ps; the other two being Peerless and Packard.
As the decade of the 1920s evolved Cadillac and Lincoln began to overtake the traditional leaders in the marketplace.
By 1931, Pierce-Arrow had long established its sterling reputation as one of the finest manufacturers of premier motorcars in the country and announced the Model 41, 42 and 43.
In 1928, the company merged with Studebaker in part to help fund new models as well as projects like a new straight-eight engine.
Even as the Great Depression was felt across the country, Pierce-Arrow remained as focused as ever on selling exclusive luxury automobiles like the Model 54, which sold for prices in excess of $3,000.
At that time a contemporary Ford Model B could be had for less than a sixth of that.
This 1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 42 Convertible Coupe is a beautiful older restoration that is still sound ...
Price Analysis vs Other Model 42s
£58,196
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£83,574
Median Price (Since 2020)
£87,046
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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