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414ci T-Head Inline 6-Cylinder Engine Single Updraft Carburetor 72bhp at 2,500rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission Front and Rear Semi Elliptical Solid Axle Suspension Rear Wheel Drum Brakes *Previously part of the Bill Harrah Collection *Ready for concours and tours *Sporting open touring bodywork *One of the finest American marques THE PIERCE-ARROW The first Pierce automobiles were light Stanhopes designed by David Fergusson, who would be Pierce's chief engineer until 1921. The lightweight Pierces were a natural progression from Pierce's long experience building and marketing bicycles. Pierce's bicycle dealer network and distribution system distributed the earliest Pierce four-wheelers, giving the company a natural advantage over its competitors. The first multi-cylinder Pierce appeared in 1903 and the four-cylinder Great Arrow followed in 1904. Three years later, Pierce entered the six-cylinder era that would so effectively define the company. The business was expanding so rapidly and its high quality standards required so much hand work that it outgrew its extensive existing facilities and in 1906 it erected a massive manufacturing facility that was for years the pride of Buffalo, New York. In just five years the George N. Pierce Company had reached the pinnacle of automobile size, prestige, luxury, performance and cost. Two years later the company adopted the identity of its premier product, becoming the Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company. From 1910 on Pierce-Arrow was exclusively powered by six-cylinder engines of 36, 48 and 66 horsepower. The 38hp six was the smallest Pierce-Arrow offered. Its prices started at $4,300 in 1917 with catalog coachwork of which Pierce-Arrow cataloged fourteen different styles. Unusually among luxury marques at this time Pierce-Arrows were almost always delivered with Pierce-Arrow coachwork. The bodies built used proprietary technology from the Aluminum Company of America to cast its body parts in very thin 1/8" thick flanged aluminum panels which were lightweight, stiff, dent resistant bodywork. It was unique and helped ensure Pierce-Arrow customers' satisfaction with their automobiles. Pierce-Arrow kept expanding the state of the art in manufacturing luxury automobiles, extensively testing, refining and adopting new materials, techniques and processes, while staying true to its determination to build the best automobiles possible and regardless of cost. In the process it earned commercial success, great loyalty from its dealers and clients and the admiration of its competitors. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED Previously a part of the famed Bill Harrah Collection of Reno Nevada, this Pierce-Arrow Model 38 entered his care sometime in the 1950s and would remain within its walls until the 1980 when the most of the vehicles were being sold. The cast aluminum bodywork is completed in the "walk-through speedster" style as it is sometimes known due to its divided front bucket seats. A testament to Harrah keen eye for finding truly special automobiles, the car was reported as of 2014 to have the same keys and locks from new. Additionally, the front black leather seats are believed to be partially original while the back seats were at some point reupholstered in matching leather. While previously fitted with a cape top, a full-length, lined folding top has since taken up the responsibility of providing a barrier between occupants and environment. Since leaving Harrah's, the Pierce would enter the hands of several other collectors over the years. It most recently acquired its latest owner in 2014. A capable and dependable runner, the vehicle has completed no less than five Paso Robles Tours, and will surely be ready for many more miles to come. A perfect candidate for tours and concours alike, this Pierce Arrow is a brilliant example of the brands dedication to producing high quality automobiles.