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1916 Pierce-Arrow Model 38-C-4 Five-Passenger Touring
RM Sotheby's • US • 10 Oct 2024
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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1916 Pierce-Arrow Model 38-C-4 Five-Passenger Touring
US • 10 Oct 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1930s Pierce-Arrow Model 38-C-4 Touring Car, one of only 14 surviving, boasts a potent six-cylinder engine and cast aluminum coachwork. With a rich history including notable ownership and awards, it retains much of its original factory finishes and is eligible for Classic Car Club of America events.
Condition
6
The car has been well-maintained and retains much of its original factory finishes, with visible patina on the paintwork and interior. While it has not been fully restored, it has been fixed-up as necessary over the years, indicating some wear and tear. The car's history of regular use in events and its originality, as recognized by the R. Vale Faro Trophy, suggest a condition that is above average but not pristine.
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LHD
United States
1916
Auction
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1916 Pierce-Arrow Model 38-C-4 Five-Passenger Touring
RM Sotheby's • US • 10 Oct 2024
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
One of just 14 surviving touring cars on the Model 38-C-4 chassis, this car amply reflects the prestige of Pierce-Arrow, with its potent six-cylinder engine and handsomely designed cast aluminum coachwork.
According to former owner and noted Pierce-Arrow specialist Pat Craig, the car’s earliest known owner was Frank B.
Cox of California, a well-known collector of the time best remembered for winning Best of Show at the 1957 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance with his Rolls-Royce Phantom III.
Mr. Cox later sold the Pierce to Richard Squires of Hughson, who also treasured the car—so much so that, while once in financial straits, he sold it to Edmund Gibes of Wisconsin, only to buy it back as soon as his situation improved, after which he kept it for over 50 years.
During that time it was shown in the Antique Automobile Club of America competition in 1964, winning its First Junior at Santa Clara, and remained in regular use in West Coast events for decades.
In 1998 it received the R.
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Price Analysis vs Other Model 38 C-4s
£39,085
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£50,902
Median Price (Since 2020)
£67,336
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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