1934 Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow Model 840A
- Engine
- 6.3L (385 cu. in.) L-head inline-eight, 140 bhp
- Colour
- Two shades of green with persimmon striping
Chassis 2580001 is the first production Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow, built in 1934 on the inaugural eight-cylinder chassis and identified by body number 244-Y-1. One of only five surviving eight-cylinder Silver Arrows, it was restored by renowned craftsman Bob Anzalone to its original two-tone green with persimmon trim — colors discovered beneath the paint and matching the original sales brochure illustration. Following restoration, the car earned Best in Class at Pebble Beach and Meadow Brook, Best of Show at Glenmoor, and two perfect CCCA scores.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$242,000
- Date unknownPeter Petripartial documentation
Long-time Buffalo, NY resident with a personal connection to Pierce-Arrow; his mother had worked at the factory. He began a restoration but could not finish it before selling the car.
- Date unknownPrivate saleJohn Leboldpartial documentation
Based in Perrysburg, Ohio; commissioned a comprehensive, award-winning restoration by Bob Anzalone and Brian Joseph. Showed the car with considerable success before eventually parting with it.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownEthel Lanauxpartial documentation
Kept the car in her collection in New Orleans following Lebold's ownership.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownRalph Maranopartial documentation
Housed the vehicle in his well-known collection in New Jersey before it passed to the current owner.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Has used the car regularly on tours across North America, accumulating over 3,000 miles, while keeping it carefully maintained and mechanically prepared.
Competition
- —Glenmoor GatheringBest of Show
- —Pebble Beach Concours d'EleganceBest in Class
One of several major concours honors earned after the Anzalone restoration was completed.
- —Meadow Brook Concours d'EleganceBest in Class
- —Pierce-Arrow Society National MeetsPierce-Arrow Society National Meet1st in Class
First of two separate 1st in Class awards earned at Pierce-Arrow Society national gatherings.
- —Pierce-Arrow Society National MeetsPierce-Arrow Society National Meet1st in Class
Second of two 1st in Class awards at these national meets.
- —Classic Car Club of AmericaCCCA Judging100-point score (Senior Premier status)
First of two perfect CCCA judging scores, collectively resulting in Senior Premier recognition.
- —Classic Car Club of AmericaCCCA Judging100-point score (Senior Premier status)
Second perfect CCCA judging score contributing to the Senior Premier designation.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Partial restoration begun by early owner Peter Petri but left incomplete.
Work was not finished before the car changed hands.
- —RestorationBob Anzalone
Comprehensive concours-quality restoration to original specification carried out by Bob Anzalone, returning the car to its factory two-tone green with persimmon trim scheme as confirmed by paint remnants matching the original sales brochure artwork.
Commissioned by John Lebold; Anzalone is described as an award-winning restorer based in Newport, Michigan.
- —Engine rebuildClassic & Exotic Service
Full mechanical overhaul including a complete engine rebuild carried out as part of the broader restoration effort.
Work performed by master mechanic Brian Joseph of Classic & Exotic Service, Troy, Michigan.
- —Bodywork
Interior retrimmed in Banker's Green leather with correct bound carpeting; wood-grained dashboard trim and gauges also addressed.
Upholstery work carried out by James Roll of New Philadelphia, Ohio.
- —Service
Ongoing sympathetic mechanical maintenance and preparation undertaken to keep the car roadworthy for regular touring use.
Performed during the current consignor's ownership; car described as fully sorted and tour-ready.
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