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1919 Pierce-Arrow 38.
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1919 Pierce-Arrow 38
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$189,500.00
Address: Emeryville, CA Mileage: 1,408
Exterior Color: Grey Interior Color: Black Leather
Transmission: Manual Body Style: COLLECTOR
Condition: Excellent
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1919 Pierce Arrow Model 38 Dual Valve Four Passenger Roadster s/n 311356, engine no. 311365 Two-Tone Grey and Black with Black Leather Interior Known for their quality, reliability, and performance, Pierce-Arrows were among the most prestigious and well-engineered cars available for the duration of the company"s existence, which ended formally in 1938. Several models were offered with a wide variety of bodies, all of which exemplified Pierce-Arrow"s superior craftsmanship. The cars proved to be popular among influential buyers, including stars and business tycoons. Certainly, the cars were status symbols, and were helped by their exposure by none other than the Presidents of the United States. President William Howard Taft ordered two Pierce-Arrows in 1909 for his administration, making them the first official cars of the President of the United States, and it was in a Pierce Arrow that Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding were transported to the 1921 presidential inauguration. As World War I was ending, Pierce-Arrow introduced the “dual valve' models, which had four valves per in each of the six cylinders, significantly increasing power output, eventually allowing the discontinuation of the model 66, which had a colossal 13.5 liter inline-6. This particular car is a dual valve Model 38 equipped with 6.8 liter inline-6 motor and wearing cast aluminum four passenger roadster bodywork, which was among the most exciting and attractive body styles available. Today, just three are known to still exist. The car"s history prior to 1930 is unknown, but it was owned at that point by a Joe Buttress of Pasadena, California, as indicated by a registration. By 1952, the car was on offer by a dealer in Bellflower, California by the name of Uptown Motors. The car was sold on the 5th of October for $800 to a Raymond E. Nelson, who purchased the car in complete and solid, albeit neglected condition. Mr. Nelson returned home to North Hollywood, California with the car, and set about an extensive restoration, which was completed in 1955. Nelson brought the car to the Pierce-Arrow Society West Coast Meet at the Miramar Hotel in Santa Barbara, California in September of 1961. Nelson kept the car until his death, 26 years in all, and in July of 1978, the car was purchased from his estate by its next keeper, Rodney Flournoy, who also owned the car for 26 years. In January of 2004, the car was sold to Lynette Short, who shared a passion with her husband for Brass and Nickel Era motorcars. She joined the Pierce-Arrow Society and took the car on the 27th Annual Modoc Tour in August of 2004. She sold the car, along with the rest of the Short collection, in 2011, and it has been in the collection of a collector in the Pacific Northwest since. The car is in very nice restored condition, with a nice body that wears very good quality paint. There are a few surface imperfections, but the car makes a strong impression overall. The operation of the front hood is particularly impressive, with an ease of operation and a level of fit that surpasses split hood cars 20 to 30 years newer. The brightwork is excellent throughout, as are the wood spoked wheels. The glass and lamps are also excellent. The top is in good condition, with an appearance that is consistent with the rest of the car. The interior is in similar condition, with nicely restored dashboard and instruments. The leather appears to have been redyed and presents well with some patina. The carpets are in nice shape and the car retains a period-correct presentation throughout. The engine is imposing and like the rest of the car, has been attractively restored with a period correct appearance. It is an impressive powerplant with brass fittings and massive ancillaries and castings. The car runs and drives very well. The various engine controls are set properly, and once warm, the car runs nicely, with suprisingly quiet operation of the motor, which is well-tuned. The gearbox works well, as do the brakes and steering. Fourth gear is surprisingly tall, allowing for relaxed motoring at speed. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a desirable dual valve four-passenger roadster Pierce-Arrow with many decades of known history. Attractively and correctly restored, this is a fine example of the Model 38. These cars are known for being a pleasure to drive, and this particular car would make a fine example for the increasing number of Brass and Nickel era tours, particularly given the ease with which it operates and the long legs provided by the fourth gear. Price: $189,500
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