£38,765
1928 Pierce-Arrow Model 81 Rumble Seat Convertible Coupe
RM Sotheby's • US • 8 Oct 2021
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£38,765
1928 Pierce-Arrow Model 81 Rumble Seat Convertible Coupe
US • 8 Oct 2021
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AI Listing Summary
This 1928 Pierce-Arrow Model 81 Rumble Seat Convertible Coupe is a two-owner vehicle, offered publicly for the first time. It underwent a comprehensive restoration, was used in Glidden Tours, and presents an opportunity for a third owner to enjoy classic car activities.
Condition
8
The car underwent a comprehensive restoration, started about 15 years ago, with finishing touches in 2019. The engine was rebuilt, and the exterior and interior received attention. It has a two-tone grey exterior, a black canvas convertible top, and a red leather interior with woodwork accents.
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8104-120
1928
Auction
LHD
United States
£38,765
1928 Pierce-Arrow Model 81 Rumble Seat Convertible Coupe
RM Sotheby's • US • 8 Oct 2021
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Excellent engineering and legendary quality made Pierce-Arrow a leader in the luxury car market from the beginning, alongside Packard and Peerless.
Nevertheless, Pierce-Arrow faced great pressure during the 1920s from other manufacturers, which were beginning to adopt more modern production techniques, thereby reducing their costs.
Conversely, while Pierce-Arrow sales were quite good, its low production volume and more traditional, labor-intensive production techniques limited the company’s ability to compete in the rapidly evolving automotive market.
For 1928 the Pierce-Arrow Model 80 was renamed to the Model 81.
It featured minor changes and was further distinguished by smaller headlamps for only one year.
In addition, a new emblem, reputedly the Pierce family crest, was displayed on Pierce-Arrow radiators for 1928, until Mrs. Percy Pierce correctly pointed out that it was not the actual crest of the George N.
Pierce family.
Pierce-Arrow built nearly 5,000 of the technically a...
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£22,037
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£38,765
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