1913 Pierce-Arrow Model 48-B-1 Five-Passenger Touring

Factory service representative based in Ogden, Utah, who owned multiple early Pierce-Arrows and dealt in parts and used vehicles; likely acquired this chassis from its original or very early owner.

Collector based in San Jose, California, who towed the car home and began a chassis restoration but left the work incomplete; the acquisition journey was documented in a published book.

Noted Pierce-Arrow collector who purchased the car in 1989 and held it briefly before selling it back to the previous owner.

Commissioned a comprehensive professional restoration by Eric Rosenau of Monrovia, California, widely regarded as the leading Pierce-Arrow restorer; the car earned top concours honors during this ownership.

Florida-based collectors who displayed the car in their private collection for approximately nine years.

Had the car further sorted and tuned by John Mozart and Steve Littin before selling it to the subsequent owner; described it as a capable touring vehicle.

Reacquired the car from Craig a couple of years after the 1989 sale, then subsequently sold it onward to Knox Kershaw.

Most recent prior owner before the auction; accumulated approximately 4,200 miles on the restored car along with other subsequent custodians.

Recognized as the most authentically restored vehicle at the meet, an honor equivalent to Best of Show in that society's judging.

Entered during Knox Kershaw's ownership following the Rosenau restoration; exact year not stated but implied to precede the 1995 Pierce-Arrow Society meet.

Chassis restoration begun by Jack Passey after acquisition; most chassis work was carried out but the project was not brought to completion.

Comprehensive restoration by leading Pierce-Arrow specialist Eric Rosenau: original body retained with doors and rear section saved; new aluminium sheet fitted to the lower body; correct hood sides fabricated and installed; engine rebuilt; new spring-shackle bushings fitted throughout. Described by Rosenau's successor as leaving nothing undone.

Work carried out during Knox Kershaw's ownership, prior to the mid-1990s concours appearances. Rosenau was based in Monrovia, California.

Mechanical sorting and detailing carried out by John Mozart and Steve Littin to bring the car to a high touring standard.

Performed during John Bentley's ownership, reported in correspondence with the subsequent buyer.