Chassis no. 2215257

385-cid, 150-hp inline eight-cylinder engine, three-speed manual transmission with overdrive and freewheeling, solid front axle and live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and four-wheel vacuum-assisted mechanical drum brakes. Wheelbase: 139-inches

In 1933, renowned American automaker Pierce-Arrow was acquired by a group of Buffalo-based bankers and businessmen who returned the marque to independent status. Engineering advancements, including the first use of hydraulic valve tappets, as well as the stunning Silver Arrow model, continued to demonstrate Pierce-Arrow’s engineering prowess. However, Pierce-Arrow production declined throughout the Depression. In 1935, only 137 Pierce-Arrows were built, followed by 787 examples for 1936 – far below the 3,000-unit break-even point. By March 1938, after building just 17 cars, production finally ceased.

The eight-cylinder Club Sedan of 1936 offered here has been a longtime favorite in Mr. and Mrs. Kughn’s collection – so much so that after selling it several years ago, they regretted the sale, and bought it back at the next possible opportunity. An older restoration, it would be ideal to freshen mechanically for tours and CCCA CARavans, or as the solid basis for a fresh restoration to its original elegance.