The 1934 piercearrow model 840a eight silver arrow coupe finished in two tone. Car is registered with piercearrow society and titled by engine number as serial tag has been lost. Piercearrow was the old money brand in the teens, twenties and thirties. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
By the time the decision was made to build the silver arrows, only three months remained before the new york auto show, posing an almost impossible deadline. The engine is an inline8 of 385cid that pumps out 140 horsepower of exceptional refinement. Without them it is very likely that the company would have collapsed even before the stock market did in 1929. For 1934, pierce arrow brought out a new line of automobiles. Unfortunately the effect on piercearrow sales the silver arrows creators had hoped for did not last very long. The depression hit the luxury brands particularly hard, after 19321933 sales of the very top brands became soft as wealthy buyers opted for. In 1931, chief engineer karl wise proudly unveiled his entries into the hotly contested multicylinder race a pair of v12 engines of 398 and 429 cubic inches. Piercearrows topoftheline car in the 1920s was the dualvalve six series 33. The piercearrow company built the reputation based on style, quality, and impressive performance. Beginning in the early 1990s, this vehicle received a decadelong, concoursquality restoration.
Mini coupe and roadster collaboration models my dream car, dream cars, mini driver. Unfortunately the effect on pierce arrow sales the silver arrow s creators had hoped for did not last very long. Pierce arrow classic cars for sale car and classic. This stunning 1934 pierce arrow 1245 silver arrow is one of just 1,740 cars produced in total by the company that year. Kouri from kruse international 1933 pierce arrow silver arrow, 14k image from black hawk collection 1932 pierce arrow, 6k image of convertible sedan from dupont registry. Despite the stunning design, the production silver arrow did little to slow pierce arrow s precipitous slide toward bankruptcy, as sales lagged, and the company folded for good in 1938. See more ideas about antique cars, classic cars and vintage cars. Uk youngsters as young as 10 can take driver training.
Its powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 7. Hendry had visited us here in seattle to see my 1934 cadillac v16s. Robert greene and brucker family collections an awardwinner all over the united states for two decades. He quickly introduced an eightcylinder engine along with multiple new bodies. The twelve silver arrow forms part of piercearrows 1245 model range. Kouri from kruse international 1933 piercearrow silver arrow, 14k image from black hawk collection 1932 piercearrow, 6k image of convertible sedan from dupont registry. Although pierce arrow was in good financial health at the onset of 1930, thanks to the merger with studebaker, a new eight and record production, sales declined quickly. The pick of the day is a 1934 piercearrow 840a silver arrow coupe advertised on. I t is easy to argue that the most important series of cars ever developed by piercearrow were its 8cylinder models. This stunning 1934 pierce arrow 804a club salon sedan is one of only 654 ever built and was the most sought after package, offering. The 1934 models had more rounded bodies with less chrome. Images of piercearrow silver arrow coupe 840a 1934,216. Although best known for its expensive luxury cars, pierce arrow also manufactured commercial trucks, fire trucks, camp trailers, motorcycles, and bicycles. The 1934 pierce arrow model 840 a eight silver arrow coupe was born.
A wealthy buyer was ripe with choice, with the market being led by duesenberg, with others such as cadillac, packard, piercearrow and cord following closely behind. The name was synonymous with class and distinction. Nov 12, 20 lot 5031 1934 pierce arrow silver arrow barrettjackson. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1934 piercearrow twelve classics for sale near you. Derro collection the very first silver arrow produced the 1933 new york and boston auto show car formerly of the f. The pierce arrow company built the reputation based on style, quality, and impressive performance. The pierce arrow motor car company was an american motor vehicle manufacturer based in buffalo, new york, which was active from 1901 to 1938. Motoexotica classic cars is proud to present this 1934 piercearrow club sedan restomod. Of all the piercearrow models made, the silver arrow. Piercearrow twelve silver arrow is a car that has a 2 door coupe body style with a front mounted engine supplying power to the rear wheels. Gr auto gallery is excited to present this 1928 pierce arrow model 81 for purchase. May 21, 2018 motoexotica classic cars is proud to present this 1934 pierce arrow club sedan restomod. Lot 5031 1934 pierce arrow silver arrow barrettjackson. Due to a slumping demand in the luxurycar market, piercearrow made thier last model in 1938.
Hd wallpaper for backgrounds piercearrow silver arrow coupe 840a 1934,738. Hd wallpaper for backgrounds piercearrow silver arrow coupe 840a 1934,216. Pumping out an impressive 175 horsepower, it was one of a scant few engines that could match cadillacs v16 for outright power. The old company would then be consolidated with pas motor into a new pierce arrow motor car co. Condition looks excellent, and the seller claims that its original piercearrow twin. Again with limited productions and an adjusted price from the 33 model, the silver arrow was a booming success for pierce arrow. The names barrettjackson, and all associated graphics, logos, page headers, button icons, scripts, and service names are trademarks, registered trademarks or trade dress of the barrettjackson auction company, llc or its affiliates. The car features an lhead v12 engine 462 cubic inch diameters cid with an estimated 175 hp. At the 1933 new york automobile show, pierce arrow wowed the crowds with the groundbreaking silver arrow show car. Legendary driver ab jenkins highlighted the piercearrows capabilities by. New, used and oem automotive parts large inventory great prices. In 1908 the firm became the pierce arrow motor car company and focused its attention on production of luxury cars and pioneering technological developments, including servo. Apr 25, 20 still, the forwardthinking 1933 piercearrow silver arrows accomplished their mission of renewing interest in the brand, and piercearrow followed up with a lowercost production model, also called the silver arrow, in 1934. Very rare 1934 pierce arrow art deco gauge dash panel rat rod scta trog flathead.
Piercearrow was een amerikaans automerk van 1901 tot 1938. Dramatic styling inspired by the legendary silver arrow show car, and mighty 175horsepower v12 engine. Piercearrow society feature article series 33 dualvalve 6. Although best known for its expensive luxury cars, piercearrow also manufactured commercial trucks, fire trucks, camp trailers, motorcycles, and bicycles. The great arrows of the early teens showed the world what the company was capable of producing. At present she is sporting a seagrave engine but original engine is present as well as another 1934 pierce engine and transmission. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 7. Wright, five of which were built in a record three months, citation needed and introduced at the 1933 new york auto show.
He gave us a signed copy of his recent book, just published, cadillac, standard of the world. Piercearrow silver arrow brought to you by at eugene oregon. Twoowner pierce arrow coupe powered by a v12 engine. Although best known for its expensive luxury cars, pierce arrow also manufactured commercial trucks, fire trucks, boats, camp trailers, motorcycles, and bicycles. This powerplant features overhead valve valve gear, an 80 degree v 12 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder.
In 1932 faceliftte piercearrow haar model 8 met onder andere een v12motor. This silver arrow coupe was a star among some of the worlds finest and most significant classic cars on the planet and the 1934 pierce arrow silver arrow coupe was certainly recognized and was awarded a significant best in class and awarded 100 points at the finest concours in the world, a. Condition looks excellent, and the seller claims that its original piercearrow twinplug v12 starts on the button and runs like a watch. Built for two years, these mass market silver arrows used a more conventional body design and were powered by a. Missing one marker lens, a door handle, gas cap, and. Powered by a 414 cubic inch 6cylinder, 24valve engine, the series 33 replaced the righthand drive 38, 48, and 66 horsepower models of earlier years. The triple tail light that had been used since the mid1920s was replaced by tail lights formed into the rear fenders, similar to the trademark pierce arrow headlights. In response, the company tried to generate excitement with the radical new silver arrow of 1933, which was designed by phil wright at the direction of roy faulkner, pierce arrow s new sales manager.
For 1934, piercearrow brought out a new line of automobiles. So pierce arrow announced the silver arrow in 1933, a car that had a huge impact on automotive design, even if the company only lasted a few more years. Piercearrow was a manufacturer of luxury cars located in buffalo new york. Five production models were built, but they resembled a more typical piercearrow and lacked many of.
To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. One of three known survivors of five originally built. The fourdoor sedan introduced streamlining to the market and showed the way ahead for modern car design. At the 1933 new york automobile show, piercearrow wowed the crowds with the groundbreaking silver arrow show car. Keep reading to learn about these depressionera cars.
However, very little hard information remains about the details of their development in the eventful months of the summer and fall of 1928. Perhaps the most amusing anomaly in the history of the american automobile industry can be seen in the fact that piercearrow, one of the most prestigious brands of cars that have ever roamed the american highways, has grown from a company for the production of cells for the birds. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Pierce founded a successful bicycle company that evolved into a producer of automobiles. The eightcylinder 840a, and the twelvecylinder 1240a and 1248a. The great arrow s of the early teens showed the world what the company was capable of producing.
Perhaps the most amusing anomaly in the history of the american automobile industry can be seen in the fact that pierce arrow, one of the most prestigious brands of cars that have ever roamed the american highways, has grown from a company for the production of cells for the birds. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Back when a car was art, this brand meant you were getting the best of the best and werent afraid to show off. The piercearrow motor car company was an american motor vehicle manufacturer based in buffalo, new york, which was active from 1901 to 1938. Out of buffalo, new york, pierce arrow was a brand that was best known for its expensive luxury cars. Browse photos, see all vehicle details and contact the seller.
A superbly restored example of the ultimate production pierce arrow. Find new and used 1934 pierce arrow twelve classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. This unit features side valve valve gear, an 80 degree v 12. This 1955 seagrave 530bh chassis h6326 fire apparatus is described as a former montana pumper thats now offered for the first time, presumably since original municipal purchase. The pierce silver arrow was a concept car designed by phillip o. Over the thirty year period, the company managed to manufacture 1938 units. And since it was a more conventional lhead design versus the cadillacs advanced. Car piercearrow silver arrow twelve coupe 1934 for sale. The pierce arrow silver arrow is a 4 door saloonbodied car designed by phil wright with a front mounted engine supplying power to the rear wheels. Pierce arrow s 462 cubicinch v12 is an oftunderappreciated gem of the classic era.
The triple tail light that had been used since the mid1920s was replaced by tail lights formed into the rear fenders, similar to the trademark piercearrow headlights. The pierce arrow is a great car to drive, but as a passenger with a driver you will. Both sides of the hood open revealing the v12 engine. Auctions 1933 piercearrow v12 1242 7passenger sedan. The piercearrow silver arrow is a 4 door saloonbodied car designed by phil wright with a front mounted engine supplying power to the rear wheels. This silver arrow coupe was a star among some of the worlds finest and most significant classic cars on the planet and the 1934 pierce arrow silver arrow coupe was certainly recognized and was awarded a significant best in class and awarded 100 points at the finest concours in the world, a well deserved accreditation. Today there are only eleven known examples of the 1934 pierce arrow silver arrow coupe. Still, the forwardthinking 1933 piercearrow silver arrows accomplished their mission of renewing interest in the brand, and piercearrow followed up with a lowercost production model, also called the silver arrow, in 1934.
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