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  • #391185

    I ran across this ad this morning for a 1931 Model 43 5P Sedan for sale on ebay item #151479489743.

    James

    #398166

    Has anyone ever seen an outside visor on an early 8 Pierce-Arrow sedan? I have not seen another one on a 1931 Model 43. Was this an option or an aftermarket piece?

    It is funny, Milton’s car was at the 2011 meet and I didn’t notice the visor, but I did in the eBay listing.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Model-43-5-Passenger-Sedan-1931-pierce-arrow-model-43-5-passenger-sedan-/151479489743?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2344e194cf&item=151479489743&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

    #398168

    Visors like that were a common feature on either models 36 or 81 in 1928. Rich LeRoy should see if such a visor was offered in 1929 or 1930 as printed in the catalogue he currently holds. I don’t remember seeing such on many such cars, but I believe I have a picture of a 1930 taken at a car show, using one. I think they must be after market, or removed from an earlier model.

    #398183

    I am new to the group and currently the high bidder on the car. Does anyone know more history on this car? I am a young member and this would be my first pierce. I currently have two 30’s Packards and a 32 Auburn.

    Any advice would be appreciated

    Thanks

    Tom

    #398191

    Hi,

    I looked through the accessory brochure. There is no mention of a visor. With that said, you could have almost anything custom back in the day.

    Rick

    #398192

    The visor had to be listed somwhere. Some cars in the sales brochure have it and with a quick search of the net, I found at least 6 that had it as well.

    #398193

    There is an external visor listed in the 1929 catalogue options page I posted here about a week ago. Cheers


    jak.

    #398198

    Thomas, good luck with your bidding on the car and welcome to the PAS.

    Sounds to me like you could order one if you so desired but that most did not.

    #398204

    Jak,

    Thanks, I printed out the option page.

    Thomas,

    If I recall, the car was listed on eBay in 2010 (Missouri sounds about right). I don’t remember if Milt won the auction or bought the car offline. Have you spoken with Milt, the owner? He is a current PAS member. The car was at the 2011 meet in Fairport, New York and ran the track at Watkins Glen. With the serial number of the car, other PAS members might be able to identify if it was known prior to Milt’s ownership.

    #398208

    The 1931 Willoughby bodied custom 41 Limo Richard showed has a teen’s cast aluminum style body and is absolutely not representative of other 1931’s. Two were built to the order of two brothers who wanted new cars with bodies like their old ones. This unique car has been on display in the Pierce-Arrow Museum for several years.

    #398212

    The photo was not for the car itself but the visor. As peviously pointed out the visor was the issue at hand. As Jak pointed out the visor was a option listed in the 29 option catalog.

    #398213

    Thomas, I too offer you good luck on the eBay bidding and welcome you to the Pierce-Arrow Society.

    We are a group of very friendly , if somewhat eccentric folks who cherish America’s Finest Made Motorcar.

    Perhaps, we will see you in Buffalo at the Meet this Summer.

    Best wishes on snagging the `31, 43.

    #412525

    To be honest Peter, I have never considered myself “somewhat eccentric”, very eccentric YES, somewhat no.

    #398215

    Ed, you make me laugh!

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