Pierce-Arrow has long been recognized for its contributions to both luxury material and performance development.

Hugely influential during its peak in the early 20th century, the marque can be credited with innovations such as power braking, as well as significant early research in light alloy construction, aerodynamics, and power steering.

Pushing the boundaries of what a passenger automobile could offer contributed to a steep price tag for its offerings.

Therefore, much of Pierce-Arrow’s clientele came from the upper echelon of American society, including sports and Hollywood stars, business executives, and heads of state.

The flagship Model 33 was no different, as it offered the ultimate version of Pierce-Arrow’s massive six-cylinder engine.

Thanks to its dual-valve cylinder head layout, the driver could flip a switch on the dash to set it to run on either left or right sets of spark plugs, or both simultaneously for maximum output of an estimated 100 horsepower.

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