1916 Pierce-Arrow Model 66-A-4
- Engine
- ~825 cu. in. (13.5L) T-head inline six-cylinder, ~92–100 bhp
- Colour
- Two-tone grey
The Pierce-Arrow Model 66-A-4 is among the rarest and most coveted Brass Era automobiles, with only 14 known survivors from a production run of roughly 1,250 cars built between 1910 and 1918. Chassis 67219 is powered by an 825-cubic-inch T-head inline six, one of the largest engines ever fitted to a production car. It carries a period-correct cast aluminium body fabricated by restorer Carl Amsley to factory specifications, and has been the subject of a fully documented restoration. Recognised as a Full Classic by the CCCA, it has accumulated reliable touring miles in HCCA events.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$400,000 – US$500,000
- → 1999InheritanceMilo Smith's churchpartial documentation
Received the vehicle as a donation from Milo Smith; subsequently sold it in 1999.
- 1999 →Private saleNorm Buckhartpartial documentation
Long-standing HCCA member and Pierce enthusiast who commissioned a thorough photo-documented restoration by Allan Schmidt of Horseless Carriage Restorations, followed by extensive touring use, and later had the car freshened by Eric Rosenau with mechanical sorting by Patrick Craig before selling to the current owner.
- Date unknownLewis Crossettpartial documentation
Based in Boston, Massachusetts; original source of the chassis before it passed to a restorer.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCarl Amsleypartial documentation
Pennsylvania-based restorer who sourced the chassis and fabricated a correct aluminum body using new castings to original specifications, incorporating as many genuine Pierce-Arrow components as feasible.
- Date unknownPrivate saleMilo Smithpartial documentation
Pierce-Arrow collector who acquired the restored car from Amsley and later donated it to his church.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCurrent ownerpartial documentation
Acquired the car from Buckhart several years prior to the auction; car presented in two-tone grey at time of consignment.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationCarl Amsley
Carl Amsley fabricated a period-correct cast aluminium body for the chassis using new castings matched to original factory designs, incorporating a reshaped Model 48 cowl and fenders. Work was reportedly executed with high craftsmanship closely replicating original factory casting techniques.
As many original Pierce-Arrow components as possible were retained.
- —RestorationHorseless Carriage Restorations
A comprehensive, photo-documented restoration was carried out, encompassing full mechanical work including installation of new bearings, returning the car to touring-capable condition.
Work performed by Allan Schmidt of Escondido, California; followed by several hundred miles of HCCA touring use.
- —Service
The restoration was freshened by Pierce-Arrow authority Eric Rosenau, and Patrick Craig carried out a thorough mechanical sorting that included valve adjustment and a full carburettor overhaul.
Conducted during Norm Buckhart's ownership prior to his selling the car; two separate specialists involved.
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