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I’m in the same boat as Ed, stuck in my garage, miss seeing everyone and know that y’all will have a great time…my best to all..David C.

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Thanks, it’s a good article. I still wonder if the projector was a stock item, or whether it was specially designed/built for Pierce….

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Most of Pierce Arrow memorabilia is self explanatory, there’s either the name Pierce on it, or it’s in the shape of a Pierce emblem, or otherwise easily identifiable as related to PAMCC.

This is a real fringe item, without at least one of the filmstrips that go with it. Were these made ONLY for Pierce salesman use, or was the projector used by other industries or schools also?

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Thanks! It has a path to follow before it arrives in my humble abode, I’m thankful for helpful Society members, and then it will move on to preservation and conservation, not restoration (which is an entirely different topic!). I really enjoy the early history of George N. Pierce, and his many manufacturing endeavors, which culminated in us having fine cars to enjoy! Whew, I’m out of 50 cent words, so on we go…

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Nice! Just remember, we don’t just have a Pierce club, we have a Society! Great people and will help you in many ways, welcome!

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Well, have to find some bottles of Pierce soda!! Or other carbonated beverage….

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Congrats on Pierce ownership, and the Society is a great bunch of people, best club I’ve ever belonged to by a long shot….and great cars too of course!

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Shucks, Bill, sorry to hear that, as I knew from our recent talk you guys were looking forward to the trip….old cars can sometimes waylay our best laid plans!

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Well, if anyone is following the adventures of Pierce memorabilia collecting, this story has a happy ending, at least for me! I did manage to secure the Pierce ice box, and am very happy to check that off the “gotta have one”” list…..and thanks to Stu for the help!”

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Yes, that is a limitation of the Model 80 Pierce. Hope you find it a good home.

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Great car, very nice, but disappointing to see it show up immediately for sale on Ebay, when you could have posted an ad and price on the forum for free, and hopefully keep it within the Society….hope it finds a good home…

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Thanks Stu for offering, and David for suggesting, someone apparently made him an offer off Ebay and he sold it to someone else….if it was someone on the forum congrats on a good purchase, I’ll keep looking…

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I left you a message on home phone, Stu, thanks!

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I’ve mentioned this before, I too have a Model 43 touring/phaeton, and had John Cislak rebuild the carburetor. I was amazed at the difference in how the car both sounds and responds, a great improvement.

A correct UUR2 will set you back quite a few Pound Sterling, but you’ll be very happy if you get one that John has rebuilt.

What is the body number of you car? Just curious to compare to mine, I know Bob Dluhy’s car is within a few numbers of mine…..

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Your best bet is to contact John Cislak, he has tons of parts….

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OK. I’m always outspoken. But, come on Dennis, ask for help, don’t threaten us with the ubiquitous SBC. At least threaten us with something interesting, a Hemi is a little much, but a well sorted Ford 429 might be interesting.

There are resources to fix your car.

In other words, sheesh…fix it or sell it…..

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It’s been interesting to watch the values of Pierce Arrow cars over the years.

While the value is not the driving force for me being in the hobby, and it was fairly meaningless for a number of years, current values have one talking to their banker and financial planner occasionally. This was not the case in the ’70’s and most of the ’80’s, you bought a car because you enjoyed it more than the money it cost.

For a while, a Pierce (excuses to Rodney Dangerfield) “got no respect”. Put a Packard phaeton up for sale, put a Pierce phaeton up for sale, the Packard would bring two times or more the money.

I’ve watched that change, as we all have. Early 30’s, there’s some parity, and the comparison becomes meaningless in the late 30’s. For example, I have a 1938 Super Eight convertible coupe, and it’s worth far less than the comparable (and only) ’38 Pierce of the same body style.

I’ve also watched as closed cars have increased in value. For a long time, a closed Pierce was an inexpensive entry into the world of both PAS and Full Classic status. Now, a nice closed Pierce brings good money, and with the exception of certain custom bodied cars, in the Packard money or more.

While one has to be careful these days to buy a good car, one also has to understand that they need to buy a car they really like, can enjoy, can use, and meet the wonderful people in our hobby.

It always amazes me that people will give little thought to spending $40K on a new car, which is worth half that four years later, but to spend the same on a Classic….oh my gosh, I have to get my money back and then some if I decide to sell it….ignoring the fun, friends, places that the Classic can give to you….it’s an investment in memories, not for your estate..

Whew, that’s a long step off this soapbox, but I’ll take it now…

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I agree with your comment, what a neat car….a number of interesting features that would always be comment worthy…no sidemounts (which I actually like) to name just one….I will say the trunk and rear mounted spare look a little awkward, spare in that large trunk would be preferable…

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There are much more knowledgeable (is that a word?) guys and gals on this forum than myself, but the main thing to consider when buying a 12 is condition of engine.

Previously discussed on the forum, so I won’t mention numbers again, but the difference between a well sorted, excellent V-12, and one that needs a rebuild, is huge…and your retirement fund will be stressed.

Don’t get me wrong, great cars, putting your foot into a 12’s torque is amazing, I’ve owned one and driven one recently, and there’s nothing like it. Dollars and sense, though, just be careful….

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I have a fellow 15 miles from me, he’s rebuilt starter and generators on my ’31 Pierce, our ’38 Packard Super Eight, and our ’27 Dodge cabriolet (the last of which has some oddball Northeast assemblies). Cost for each unit has been around $100, he does very nice work out of an itsy bitsy shop. As mentioned, one day it won’t be possible to find such talent.

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