1930 PIERCE-ARROW 8 CYLINDER SEDAN Serial No. 2501465 Engine No. TBA Dark green with tan broadcloth interior Engine: eight cylinder, 366ci., 125bhp at 3,000rpm, Gearbox: manual three speed; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four wheel Bendix mechanical drums. Left hand drive. In 1904 the George N. Pierce Company secured its niche in the luxury car market with the introduction of a $4,000 motor car named the 'Great Arrow'. In the years to come, the Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company would become one of the most important automakers in early America. Its cars featured styling innovations that would pre-date its competitors for years. Indeed, the best example is the use of body-integrated head lamps, first introduced on a Pierce-Arrow automobile in 1913! The Pierce-Arrow achieved unparalleled success in a wide range of arenas, including five straight wins at the Glidden Tour. The automobiles produced by the Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company are considered to be some of the finest cars produced in the world - the silence of their engines is perhaps the greatest challenger to the claims of the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. The early cars were succeeded in the twenties by more big easy sixes, but despite the undeniable quality of the workmanship and materials poured into the cars, they were perceived to be out-dated in design and overly conservative in appearance. Pierce-Arrow's previously unassailable position began to erode. As other luxury car makers had realized in the 1920s, there was a whole new market for modest but still luxurious automobiles. In 1928 Pierce-Arrow's future took a turn for the better when the Studebaker Corporation purchased a controlling interest. With a new set of objectives and goals, Pierce-Arrow introduced its first eight cylinder engine and saw their sales increase by 79 With the aid of the Studebaker car dealerships, they were able to market their cars properly and gain increased sales exposure. By 1930 the company found themselves back in the luxury car market. The Pierce-Arrow model line-up for 1930 included a variety of different series' with varied wheelbase and powerplant choices. Body choices ranged from sporty roadsters to attractive sedans and stately town cars and limousines. The Pierce-Arrow on offer here was purchased by Mr. Brown from the Imperial Palace Automobile Collection in Nevada approximately twelve years ago. The dark green paint appears presentable; the interior has suffered slightly, as mice from the Brown farm have nested in the headliner and this will need replacing. The car is also complete with a rear mounted trunk and side mount spare tire covers. This 1930 Pierce-Arrow is considered a full classic by the CCCA and is eligible for many club tours and events without breaking the bank! WITHOUT RESERVE
1930 PIERCE-ARROW 8 CYLINDER SEDAN Serial No. 2501465 Engine No. TBA Dark green with tan broadcloth interior Engine: eight cylinder, 366ci., 125bhp at 3,000rpm, Gearbox: manual three speed; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four wheel Bendix mechanical drums. Left hand drive. In 1904 the George N. Pierce Company secured its niche in the luxury car market with the introduction of a $4,000 motor car named the 'Great Arrow'. In the years to come, the Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company would become one of the most important automakers in early America. Its cars featured styling innovations that would pre-date its competitors for years. Indeed, the best example is the use of body-integrated head lamps, first introduced on a Pierce-Arrow automobile in 1913! The Pierce-Arrow achieved unparalleled success in a wide range of arenas, including five straight wins at the Glidden Tour. The automobiles produced by the Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company are considered to be some of the finest cars produced in the world - the silence of their engines is perhaps the greatest challenger to the claims of the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. The early cars were succeeded in the twenties by more big easy sixes, but despite the undeniable quality of the workmanship and materials poured into the cars, they were perceived to be out-dated in design and overly conservative in appearance. Pierce-Arrow's previously unassailable position began to erode. As other luxury car makers had realized in the 1920s, there was a whole new market for modest but still luxurious automobiles. In 1928 Pierce-Arrow's future took a turn for the better when the Studebaker Corporation purchased a controlling interest. With a new set of objectives and goals, Pierce-Arrow introduced its first eight cylinder engine and saw their sales increase by 79 With the aid of the Studebaker car dealerships, they were able to market their cars properly and gain increased sales exposure. By 1930 the company found themselves back in the luxury car market. The Pierce-Arrow model line-up for 1930 included a variety of different series' with varied wheelbase and powerplant choices. Body choices ranged from sporty roadsters to attractive sedans and stately town cars and limousines. The Pierce-Arrow on offer here was purchased by Mr. Brown from the Imperial Palace Automobile Collection in Nevada approximately twelve years ago. The dark green paint appears presentable; the interior has suffered slightly, as mice from the Brown farm have nested in the headliner and this will need replacing. The car is also complete with a rear mounted trunk and side mount spare tire covers. This 1930 Pierce-Arrow is considered a full classic by the CCCA and is eligible for many club tours and events without breaking the bank! WITHOUT RESERVE
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