Reply To: Pierce Arrows for auction

[David Stevens]

This is the late John Porbeck’s car. We had it in the Pierce-Arrow Museum for some time before and after the 2012 Annual Meet. We actually pulled it up the ramp of my trailer that has an 80 inch door to see if it was possible, but no way. They are tall, but I’m sure someone can give the actual height for you.

This is a beautiful car with a top quality now older restoration. It hasn’t been toured much if any in recent years and generally little since restoration by Ron Blissit.

John’s girth was a real issue with this car, but he always had a beaming smile when he was looking at it. I did too! John had picked up some nice P-A’s, but this is the one that I admired most.

I’d love to have this great example of the dual-valve sedan era in the Pierce-Arrow Museum whether donated or on loan. I’d be bidding on it myself if I had the cash and could also afford the divorce attorney. This will be a great buy for the right person.

I know John hadn’t driven it much and was having problems with the vacuum system back in 2012. I’d suggest checking with John Gibson, but I’d expect the usual gas related components will need work before doing any touring. I hope this beauty finds a good home within the Society.

I sure do miss my dear friend John Porbeck.

Dave Stevens