Series 836. 135 hp, 366 cu. in. L-head inline eight-cylinder engine, three-speed manual transmission, solid front axle and live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel brakes. Wheelbase: 139"

- Offered from the Estate of Don Riddle, Jr.

- Restored in 2001 with engine rebuild in 2005

As the choice of several U.S. Presidents and the elite of American society, Pierce-Arrow is one of America’s most legendary automobile manufacturers. Throughout the 1920s, the marque remained at the pinnacle of the American fine car market, along with Peerless and Packard, representing one of the famous “Three Ps” of luxury.

The controversial merger of 1928 with Studebaker, driven by Pierce-Arrow’s acute need for cash to fund the development of new models, provided the resources for a new and highly acclaimed eight-cylinder engine in 1929, finally breaking the marque’s long-standing reliance on six-cylinder power. However, as the infamous stock market crash and Great Depression loomed, Pierce-Arrow resolutely continued to focus on its luxury-car roots and its upscale, discerning clientele more than ever before, and to the end, the marque never compromised on its impeccable quality and substance.

The 1933 Pierce-Arrow Sedan offered here is offered from the Estate of the late Don Riddle, Jr., who purchased the car in Arizona during 2004. It was restored about 10 years ago, with the work including a new exterior finish, a new vinyl top, new chrome and a new interior with beautifully refinished wood trim. Following acquisition, Mr. Riddle invested $9,500 in 2005 with further work including a complete engine rebuild based on a replacement cylinder block and a starter rebuild. Desirable exterior features include amber headlamps, dual side-mounted and covered spare tires, whitewall tires and a rear luggage rack. Nicely presented, a representative of the estate reports that the car runs and drives well.