I’d be willing to bet that the “whrrr” that was heard was the driver going too fast in first and second gear.
I let a friend of mine drive my Pierce, and he’s into muscle cars. I had a hard time explaining to him that first is just to get moving, second is to get moving just a little faster, and if you’re not in high at 10 to 15 miles per hour, then you’re not driving it correctly.
You do NOT have to wind it out in low gear like the newer (i.e. 1960’s) cars….
I think Paul’s renderings are very interesting. I think Mr. Costa says it best, many have tried to improve the look of the Cord, very few if any have been successful. The Cord design is just so timeless…..
OH. MY. GOSH. You got it back, congratulations!
For those of you who don’t understand, the rebuilder is a good friend of mine, I thought I had the record when he had one of my engines for 7 (seven) years, Bob may have beat me!
In my case, the only thing that tempered the wait was that he was doing my engines for free, won’t go into the story but he owed me a huge favor. So huge that he said I’d never have to pay for labor again, just parts, and he’d rebuild my engines. He does excellent work, too…
My ’31 is all black, only other block color I’ve seen that may be correct is a dark gray.
I’m sure there are more knowledgeable people on here on the subject.
Well, the original buyer said he wanted a leather seat, and there it is!
After thinking some more on it, the timing is correct for the change from Pierce Arrow Motor Car Company to the Pierce-Arrow Motor Corporation. This happened in 1935, I believe, and carried through to the end liquidation.
Thus, it could very well be real.
Well, I’ve never seen one like it, and the November 1934 shares I have show the reclining man at the top.
The Pierce “seal” doesn’t look embossed, as was the common practice then, just printed. That said, original shares as the 1934 I mention don’t have embossing either, but neither does it have anything that says “seal”.
I’m sure there are experts out there, both in and out of the PAS, who could better answer the question.
I just booked my room. No way I’m going to miss this one, unless the good Lord thinks differently.
Thinking since it’s so close that I’d like to do a memorabilia display at some point in the meet, not sure who to talk to…Karl, is it you? thanks dc
Tony, am interested in PAS plaques, sent you an email, thanks! David C.
Is this the car that sold in Springfield Mi not long ago at $1000?
Probably is my browser. Funny thing is that my password is saved for a lot of other sites, but it’s never asked me to save it for the PAS site. I’ll keep looking for the correct button, thanks!
I have a 12 cylinder “operation and care” manual for the 1602 and 1603, if anyone needs one! I’ve been told it’s rarer than the cars themselves.
Thanks, Randy, looks like a great meet from pictures I’ve seen. Damn, wish I were there, but Mother Nature thought otherwise.
My best to all, miss you guys and gals…..
Thanks for picture. I’m there in spirit, though I realize that’s not as much fun for anybody. Y’all have fun!
Yes, Tom, good investment! Glad to help, not the first time I’ve seen a fellow tourer pull over and use the can out of my trunk!
It’s one advantage of having a gas gauge that doesn’t work, you always have extra gas handy.
Sure am going to miss seeing everybody but my decision is, unfortunately, the smart one for the current situation.
Getting older reminds me of the answer I used as an engineer when my boss would ask if a project was running behind schedule. “We seem to be experiencing an interesting sequence of developmental challenges……”””
Hopefully you find a good ride! Have fun….
Try this
…and this one appeared briefly on EBay today, someone snapped it up at the buy it now of 275.
Never seen the smalll one gallon oil before, 5x5x10 high….
Wonder how the buyer will get the paint off? I know the toy train guys get paint off, saving lithograph….
You didn’t have to remove it! I was just sort of throwing a teaser out for the Museum newsletter!
Peter, that sounds like a better lead for the mascot restoration!
That’s the best, Ed! No more pictures, though, I’m going to feature it in the Motorcycle issue of the Great Arrow!