Lot 7058

Auburn Fall 2015

1926 Pierce-Arrow Model 80

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$80,000 - $85,000 USD | Not Sold

United States | Auburn, Indiana

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Identification No.
8013647
  • Inline six-cylinder with 70-hp
  • Manual transmission
  • Desirable roadster bodywork
  • Rumbleseat
  • Graceful styling
  • Quality and performance
  • CCCA Full Classic
  • New soft-top
  • Great color scheme
  • Respected car of its era

This 1926 Pierce-Arrow Model 80 Roadster is most definitely not typical of Pierce-Arrow production. Instead of a staid and formal limousine or touring car, this is a jaunty and sporting Pierce. Its open roadster body with rumbleseat sits gracefully on the Model 80's 130 inch wheelbase. The power comes from an inline six-cylinder that produced 70 horsepower. Finished in beige with brown fenders, frame covers and body side accent; it rides on brown painted wire wheels with large polished center nuts and period-correct blackwall tires. The dark tan leather is offset by a new chocolate brown cloth roadster top that rounds out the color scheme beautifully. Bright aluminum running boards and step plates for access to the rumbleseat emphasize Pierce-Arrow’s adoption of aluminum for much of their coachwork.

Befitting their quality and performance, all Pierce-Arrows from 1925 to 1937 are recognized by the Classic Car Club of America as Full Classics™, according them participation in the Clubs many shows, events and tours as well as endorsing the marques stature as one of the pre-eminent automobiles of the classic era. This 1926 Pierce-Arrow Model 80 Roadster is a charming example of the style and flair of sporting cars from the period. It continues to exude character and exuberance as well as having strong performance and excellent road manners.