The series 33 introduced in 1921 marks Pierce-Arrows first model with left-hand drive. Pierce-Arrows advanced engine design with its four-valves per cylinder, dual-plug ignition, and monobloc six produced plenty of power for even the most elaborate and heavy bodies. The 33s are noted for their great flexibility, power, and excellent road manners.

The 1924 Model 33 seven-passenger touring offered here was sold decades ago by Randal Shaffer of New Castle, Pennsylvania, to Barney Pollard. One of the first true “antique car collectors,” he began filling his Motor City warehouses with Brass and Classic Era automobiles that no one wanted in the 1930s, stacking many of them on-end to conserve space. Over the years, his vast hoard was featured many times in popular magazines and newspapers, making him, in his time, one of the most famous collectors in America. By the time that most of his cars were auctioned in the 1970s, he owned around 1,200 automobiles, most of which he can be credited with saving from scrap drives and junkyards. Many have since been restored and are now part of some of the world’s great collections.

This Pierce-Arrow was in the Pollard Family for decades and was restored for previous owners, with crimson bodywork accented by black moldings and fenders. The interior is upholstered in black leather with red carpets, with a pair of folding jump seats of sturdy construction and a jaunty accessory windshield in the rear compartment, making it ideal for parades and family use. The car rides on four wooden artillery wheels, with dual rear-mounted spares, giving it an especially sporting and lengthy appearance.

Recognized as a Full Classic by the CCCA, this Model 33 of wonderful provenance would be an ideal choice for CCCA shows and activities, as well as for events of the Pierce-Arrow Society.