Beschreibung
385 CID Inline 8 - 2BBL - 150HP - 3-Gang-Man.-P. B.-1 von 787 hergestellt in '36 Dieser 1936 Pierce-Arrow Deluxe 8 Convertible Sedan ist absolut atemberaubend, professionell restauriert und ein CCCA Full Classic, der bereit ist, gezeigt zu werden oder an einem schönen Sommertag genossen zu werden! Gegründet 1865 in Buffalo, NY, produzierte Pierce-Arrows Vorläufer Heintz, Pierce and Munschauer Vogelkäfige, Eisboxen und eine Vielzahl anderer Haushaltswaren. Gegen Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts wurde das Unternehmen in die George N. Pierce Company umbenannt und stellte Fahrräder her. Im Jahr 1900 versuchte das Unternehmen erfolglos, sein erstes Automobil zu bauen, ein Dampfwagen, doch im folgenden Jahr verlagerte man die Automobilproduktion auf ein benzinbetriebenes Auto. 1909 änderte das Unternehmen erneut seinen Namen und landete schließlich bei Pierce-Arrow. Pierce-Arrows markerstes ikonisches Merkmal kam 1913, als Herbert M. Dawley das ikonische Scheinwerfer-Design patentierte, bei dem die Scheinwerfer in die vorderen Kotflügel integriert wurden – etwas, das bis 1940 gang und gäbe wurde, aber in der frühen 20er-Jahre völlig neu war und eine Eigenschaft, die ausschließlich bei Pierce-Arrow-Autos verfügbar war. Im Laufe der Jahre erwarb Pierce-Arrow den Ruf, zu den herausragendsten Luxusherstellern der Automobilwelt zu gehören, mit Konkurrenten wie Cadillac, Packard und einigen anderen. Yet, by the 1920s Pierce-Arrow began experiencing turbulent times as a company leading to a merger with Studebaker. While Pierce-Arrow sales grew under the merger, the momentum ground to a halt with the onset of the Great Depression. By 1933, Studebaker was placed into receivership and Pierce-Arrow was sold off to a group of local Buffalo investors only to find itself in its own receivership a year later. Of course, it is not a huge surprise that as the United States' economy plunged to record lows that demand for luxury automobiles totally cratered. The effects of the company's bankruptcy had a significant adverse effect on its ability to produce and sell cars but in May of 1935 Pierce-Arrow was no longer in bankruptcy. In 1936, Pierce-Arrow leaned into its highly regarded reputation for producing high-end premier automobiles. The 1936 models are regarded as some of Pierce-Arrow's finest cars both mechanically and aesthetically, but folks were simply not spending money on ostentatious, luxury cars despite the company's advertising efforts to convince them to. Additionally, unlike its contemporaries like Cadillac, Packard, and Lincoln, Pierce refused to release a more moderately priced model to drum up sales. However, just 2 years later, Pierce-Arrow was officially out of business by March 1938 after years of falling sales due to its inability to sell enough cars during the Depression years. In 1936, a mere 787 automobiles which makes this particular example quite a rare piece for anybody's collection. Moreover, due to its impeccable design and high level of distinction, this '36 Pierce-Arrow Convertible Sedan has been deemed a Full Classic by the Classic Car Club of America which makes it eligible for CCCA events as well as on CCCA CARavans. Under the hood on this '36 Pierce-Arrow is a 385 cubic inch Inline 8 cylinder engine fed by a Stromberg single 2 barrel carburetor that together were said to have created 150 horsepower when new. This Pierce-Arrow's Inline 8 engine is mated to a 3 speed manual transmission that is shifted via a floor mounted shifter. Exhaust exits the 150hp powerplant generating a terrific sound out of a single tailpipe. Riding on a set of wide whitewall tires mounted on color-matched painted wire wheels and accented with chrome Pierce-Arrow hubcaps, this Deluxe 8 Convertible has a gorgeous stance whether parked on the show field or whether cruising down the road in a CCCA CARavan. Dual covered side-mounted spare tires further add to the outstanding elegant appearance of this Pre-War Full Classic. The chrome and brightwork around the exterior of this 1936 Pierce-Arrow Deluxe 8 is in wonderful shape as well and is sure to garner lots of attention. Likewise, the polished Archer Pierce-Arrow hood ornament looks great as well, adding to the truly distinguished presence of this Deluxe Eight. The blue Hartz-cloth convertible top is in fantastic condition and makes for beautiful looking car whether raised or whether it's in the down position tucked underneath the matching boot cover. The bustle back truck is nicely detailed as well and is surprisingly spacious especially for a car of this era. The steel body has been refinished in beautiful Parrot Blue paint that completes the stunning exterior look of this outstanding automobile. The interior of this 1936 Pierce-Arrow Deluxe 8 Convertible Sedan is absolutely stunning! The front and rear bench seats are extremely comfortable and have been reupholstered in matching light blue leather in a period correct pattern. Grey wilton wool carpeting beautifully covers the flooring of the front and rear passenger compartments and give…
