To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Arizona
event, 17 - 18 January 2019.
Estimate:
$100,000 - $125,000
- A well-preserved older restoration ideal for touring
- Eligible for all Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) CARavans
and club events
- Fitted with a 1930 Pierce-Arrow block; original block
included
Because the Pierce-Arrow has been gone from our midst for so long,
some tend to forget what a remarkable automobile it was. In
addition to providing an elegant and refined way to get from here
to there, the Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company made very important
contributions to the history of the industry pioneering in power
braking as well as remarkable early experiments in light alloy
construction, streamlined bodywork, and power steering.
Discovered on a ranch in central Oregon in about 1965 by Ray
Rumford, he contacted Sam Merrell who purchased this car. He then
brought it to Beaverton, Oregon, and put it in storage until 1993.
The consignor was transferred ownership, but not possession of the
car, and it was he who arranged for the restoration over a period
of five years. The wood structure was meticulously rebuilt by Ray
Graber of San Diego, and the interior by Ken and Cindy Nemanic. The
consignor took possession five years ago; however, it was not in
operating condition. A 1930 Pierce-Arrow engine block was fitted at
that time and according the consignor, thought the original block
is included with the sale.
This sporting Pierce-Arrow is a well-preserved older restoration
ideal for touring, finished in tan with brown fenders and beltline,
a tan canvas top, and matching tan leather interior. It is equipped
with dual side-mount spares, trunk rack, and whitewall tires. It is
one of 8,422 units produced by Pierce-Arrow for 1929 and was priced
at $2,875 when new. It rides on a 133-in. wheelbase and power is
supplied by Pierce-Arrow's smooth 125-hp inline eight-cylinder
engine.
A 1964 State of Louisiana inspection sticker and 1965 AACA Glidden
Tour decals on the windshield provide a glimpse of its earlier
history. Ideal for touring, this vehicle is eligible for all CCCA
CARavans and events.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az19.