1936 Pierce-Arrow Model 1601 Sedan
- Engine
- Chevrolet big-block 502 V8, ~461 hp, 558 lb-ft torque (replacement engine; original was 385 cu in inline-eight)
- Colour
- Cairns Blue
A 1936 Pierce-Arrow Model 1601 Sedan, one of only 787 sold that year, representing the marque's final-era styling with Art Deco instrumentation, rounded coachwork, and integrated trunk. The car has undergone an extensive modernisation: the original inline-eight has been replaced with a Chevrolet 502 HO V-8 paired with a GM 4L80-E automatic transmission, complemented by air suspension, Wilwood brakes, custom replica wheels, fresh Cairns Blue paint, and a bespoke leather interior.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$104,500
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Comprehensive refurbishment to bring the car to modern performance standards, encompassing full mechanical, cosmetic, and interior upgrades throughout.
- —Engine rebuild
Original 385 cu in inline-eight removed and replaced with a Chevrolet 502 HO big-block V-8 producing approximately 461 hp and 558 lb-ft of torque, paired with a GM 4L80-E automatic gearbox.
- —Mechanical
Air suspension fitted, Wilwood brake system installed, and new GM 4L80-E automatic transmission integrated as part of the broader drivetrain upgrade.
- —Bodywork
Exterior refinished in Cairns Blue paint; bespoke wheels fabricated to replicate the original design; interior fully retrimmed in custom leather upholstery.
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