1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 42 Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton
- Engine
- 6.0L inline-8 L-head, nine-bearing, single updraft carburetor, 125 bhp at 3,000 rpm
- Colour
- Two-tone blue
A 1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 42 Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton, chassis 2525799, is among only 14 examples bodied in this configuration during the model's final production year. Powered by a 366 cubic inch straight-eight engine, it wears a two-tone blue colour scheme with grey leather interior. Previously part of the Wayne Freihofer collection and displayed at the Saratoga Auto Museum, the car has benefited from a thorough older restoration and remains in presentable, regularly used condition.
Ownership
- 2021-10-01Auction saleSold US$110,000
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownWayne Freihoferpartial documentation
Owner associated with the Freihofer baking company; the car was part of his personal collection during this period.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownSaratoga Auto Museumpartial documentation
Held as a long-term exhibit within the museum's collection; the relationship with the Freihofer ownership is not fully sequenced in the prose.
Competition
- —Pierce-Arrow Society Tour and Judged ShowMultiple awards
The vehicle participated in a marque-specific touring event and received several prizes at the associated judged concours; took place in the recent period prior to the auction listing.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
A comprehensive, high-quality restoration was carried out at an unspecified date; the car retains generally sound presentation with only minor signs of age visible.
Described as an older restoration, suggesting it was completed some years prior to the sale.
- —ServiceMarque specialist
Fresh servicing completed by a marque specialist immediately prior to the auction, consistent with regular ongoing maintenance.
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