Pierce-Arrow customers were known to be of excellent taste with an affinity for fineness. The manufacturer had a long-built reputation for exquisite handcrafted detail in coachwork, and hand-tooled precision for its engine building.

The Model 126, as well as the Model 125 on a shorter 133-inch chassis, introduced an all-new straight, eight-cylinder, L-head engine that replaced Pierce’s earlier sixes. Although it was introduced years after rivals’ eights, the new engine offered higher performance and more power than any other American eight, except Duesenberg. Nine main bearings ensured smooth, vibration-free operation at any speed. The Model 126 demonstrated that Pierce still had the engineering, styling, and refinements needed to thrive going into the Golden Age of American Classics in the 1930s.

This Classic Car Club of America Full Classic, Model 126 Convertible Coupe with the 143-inch wheelbase exhibits a very well-maintained older restoration of a significant Pierce-Arrow model, and it remains highly desirable for CCCA and Pierce-Arrow Society events and tours. The convertible coupe with rumble seat was one of the most rare body styles offered for the Model 126, as only 205 examples were originally constructed. Very few of those are known to survive today.

This example underwent a correct and thorough restoration in the mid-1980s by Frank Reitz, of Florissant, Missouri, which included work on the engine, transmission, and other running gear; the brake system, front end, and suspension; the steering box; and other components. The very sound original body was refinished in elegant Grecian Bronze over Rodgers deep brown fenders and trimmed in brown leather. All brightwork was re-plated, and a new tan canvas top was fitted.

Among the desirable period features found on this sporty, yet elegant Classic is a tilt-out windshield, dual side-mounted spares with attached mirrors, trunk rack with trunk, “Archer” radiator mascot, wire wheels, whitewall tires, landau irons, and running board step plates. Its long, low-swung beauty portrays ease of operation and mighty period power.

The car has been used little since restoration and has been maintained throughout, making it ready to be enjoyed.