1916 Pierce-Arrow Model 38
- Engine
- Inline six-cylinder, 38 hp
- Colour
- Maroon with black fenders and beltline
A 1916 Pierce-Arrow Model 38 six-cylinder motorcar, one of only 1,647 produced that year, originally sold new in Long Beach, California. Largely unrestored and retaining much of its original patina, the car presents in maroon over black with original leather interior protected by period canvas dust covers. It carries an AACA First Prize badge from 1964 and is recognised by the Classic Car Club of America, making it eligible for club touring events.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$112,000
- 1916 →Factory deliveryFrank B. Coxpartial documentation
Original purchaser, acquired the car new from a dealer in Long Beach, California.
- → 2015Acquisition unknownRobert Schertlepartial documentation
Received the car via transfer from Squires; subsequently sold it to the consignor in 2015.
- 2015 →Private saleConsignorpartial documentation
Current owner; the car is described as well-preserved and largely unrestored with original patina intact.
- Date unknownPrivate saleRichard Squirespartial documentation
Based in Hughson, California; sold the car due to financial difficulties, later repurchased it from the next owner.
- Date unknownPrivate saleEdmund Gibespartial documentation
Wisconsin-based owner who sold the car back to Squires when the latter's finances recovered.
- Date unknownPrivate saleRichard Squirespartial documentation
Reacquired the car from Gibes; held it for approximately 65 years before transferring ownership.
Competition
- 1964Antique Automobile Club of AmericaAACA Judged MeetFirst Prize
A period award badge from this event remains displayed on the car, suggesting participation in an AACA judged class during 1964.
Maintenance & restoration
No maintenance or restoration records.
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