Vehicle Description
The Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company's origins began in Buffalo, New
York in 1872, as a household good manufacturer known for the
quality of their iceboxes and gilded birdcages: Heinz, Pierce and
Munschauer. Six years later, George N. Pierce bought out his
business partners and George N. Pierce changed the company's name
to the George N. Pierce Company. By 1896 Pierce high-quality
bicycles were added to the company's product lineup and by the turn
of the century, the company had produced its first automobile, the
single-cylinder "Motorette" which was quickly followed by the
two-cylinder "Arrow". Riding this wave of success and using the
established reputation for quality, Pierce turned his attention to
producing luxurious vehicles with the quality expected of a Pierce
product, the four-cylinder "Great Arrow" of 1904 was released to
acclaim and in 1908 the company became the Pierce-Arrow Motor Car
Company. Accolades for Pierce-Arrow's Automobiles continued over
the next two decades as the first choice for Executives from all
industries, Hollywood actors, Baseball stars, and U.S. government
officials as well as becoming the first State Cars for the White
House, as chosen by President Taft, with Wilson, and Harding
continuing their service, and a part of Royal fleets around the
world. Acquisition by Studebaker in 1928, the Crash of 1929 and
subsequent Great Depression, and changing markets left the company
in a dire financial situation. In response, Pierce-Arrow tried to
capitalize on the new phenomenon of recreational vehicles and a
three-model lineup of camping trailers were manufactured by the
Trailer Division of Pierce-Arrow Corporation for the 1937 model
year. The most luxurious models being the 19ft "Model A", and the
16.5ft "Model B", with Mountain Birch wood ceiling paneling and Red
Gum walls and cabinetry, while the 13.7ft "Model C" was positioned
as the more economically friendly entry model with fir wood
interiors and linoleum flooring. All models were designed for
maximum market appeal in the so called "toaster" style, named
affectionately for their resemblance to the kitchen appliance, and
built on a high-tech steel frame with aircraft aluminum outer
shell. Sitting at a comfortable 6ft 8in wide while boasting a quite
generous 6ft 4.5in of interior headroom, they were a perfect
pairing for their automobile counterparts and could be
color-matched to the buyer's 1937 Pierce-Arrow. This Model B,
Serial Number 10044, underwent a complete nut and bolt (and
splinter!) restoration in 2010 that was finished to an
extraordinary standard. Resplendent in Maroon with four white body
length accent lines, gloss black frame and trailer coupler, Modern
conveniences were taken into consideration during the restoration
including the fitment of radial tires, a modern electric braking
system and 7-blade trailer electrical socket, (replacing the then
state-of-the-art hydraulic system that tied into the Pierce-Arrow
automobile's brake lines), and a water pump system to aid water
pressure from an external water supply. During this refurbishment,
a modern electrical panel that houses breakers for the exterior and
interior lights, water pump, and roof-mounted ventilation fan was
installed that can handle original 6-volt, 12-volt, and 110-volt
electric supplies. What really makes this trailer stand out is the
wood paneling and cabinetry that lines the interior exemplifying
what made their automobiles fit for Heads of State. At the front, a
reupholstered sleeper sofa sits beneath leaded glass cabinets and
chrome light fixtures and faces a set of drawers and coat closet. A
full-length mirror hangs on the door to the water closet, the
option of converting to a shower stall was advertised as an added
benefit to the Travelodge, but this example has a porcelain sink
with single temperature faucet, and toilet. On the other side of
the red gum panel wall is the enamel kitchen sink, abundant
cupboard space with more leaded glass doors, and refurbished icebox
below. The coal heater and cook/prep space sit on the opposite side
of the trailer, with additional storage space and brass "Pierce"
arrow logo sitting prominently above the fold-up red gum counter.
The kitchenette table and bench seats sit below additional leaded
glass cabinets and chrome fixtures, and can fold up for increased
table space, or fold down for a second bed and sit above utility
access panels. It doesn't take a collector to appreciate the effort
put into restoring this trailer or updating it to modernity, but
any owner will be proud to show their favorite classic car with
this unique and well-finished camper in tow. And with the
Pierce-Arrow Owner's Club estimating below 30 known to be in
existence today, and even fewer in such remarkable shape, this is a
genuinely rare camping trailer sure to be the only one on the show
field and the only one many people will ever see. To add to the
one-of-a-kind ownership experience, while others opt for umbrellas
and folding chairs on the show field, relaxing inside is always a
guarantee. Sold on a Bill of Sale Offers welcome and Trades
Considered For additional details please view this listing directly
on our website
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