Try this link, it’s interesting to see a 1941 Pierce Arrow bike!
http://thecabe.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?10585-1941-Pierce-Arrow-for-sale!-650-shipping.
Hi Ed: The 1941 St. Louis bicycle registration plate doesn’t make it a 1941 Pierce-Arrow bicycle. Maybe Paul Jacobs can date it.
Heck,
When I first seen this, I thought, Ed’s got a picture of the 1941 Pierce (last one made).” Then, I seen–” bike.”
Some one, out there, has to have a photo of this “last Pierce.” All my sources have all departed; but, you never know.
Bob
Ed, my software is blocking the image. Can you post the image here or e-mail it to [email protected] , thanks
Hi Paul, I will try and email it to you, I’ll do my best, not sure if it will work. Ed
Ed, I sent it to Paul yesterday. He has it.
The Angola made racers were offered each year in 4 models. The less expensive models have a wide gap between rear tubes to allow use of tires up to 1.375″ width while the more expensive models have a narrow spread between rear tubes limiting tire size to 1.125″ width. There are many other subtle differences such as material composition & gauge of tubes, 3 piece crank construction and componentry. The bike offered here appears to be an amateur racer with a one piece crank as shown in the 1924 catalog. This same bike is shown in the 1932 catalog virtually unchanged, so assigning a year of manufacture is unlikely as this model was offered year after year.
Emblem Mfg met their demise in 1939-40.
Thanks, Ralph and Paul. I just thought the photos were interesting, and after Paul’s talk on them, I think it’s time I find an interesting Pierce with a crank. ( And no motor.) Ed