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A “real” decent 1919 four passenger touring sold several years ago for 115…….. Very nice 90 point car. I would expect the “roadster” to bring around 125 , is a very nice car from what I can see in the photos, and I don’t think you can restore it for 200, never mind buying or building the car. They are great drivers. Auction rules vary by state and event. It’s almost impossible to know what’s going on unless your in the room. Many auctions the reserve will be the bidder till things in the room stop. I think the venue for the car above was a poor choice. It’s a great car, and someone will enjoy it. Price is always subjective.
Bob, which piece? He makes a lot of carb stuff.
When discussing stoichiometry one must remember both the heat content and energy content of the fuel will vary the exhaust gas temperature. With today’s E10 fuel you get more heat and less energy, thus as Greg said you must rejet the carbs. Biggest problem is most people don’t adjust the power valve or idle circuit, thus you get poor starting and lousy tip in throttle response. Many people have driven my 32 Coupe that has the entire carb reworked, along with ignition improvements, and the results are quite stunning. Truth is that it takes about 10 hours to dial a car in right,and most people don’t have the knowledge or skills to do it. Most cars I drive at the PA meets run poorly, down on power and performance. That also applies to the steering and braking systems. A properly set up PA is a joy to drive. It’s been thirty five years and I am still learning new ways to tweak the cars for better results. The pursuit and passion never ends.
The proper carb setting……..you need a five gas exhaust probe and a chassis dyno. I had both in my shop for many years, and ran a bunch of Pierce Arrows on them. A modern engine runs an air fuel ratio of 14.7 to one. A flat head Pierce is most happy at 12 to 1. To run cooler you must go richer, not leaner. On a Pierce you can dump a huge amount of fuel in and use liquid gas to cool the air charge temp and get a lot more performance out of the engine but only at mid and high end rpm. The down side is terrible fuel mileage, the up side is cooler engine and exhaust manifold temps,and a LOT more power. I don’t recommend it unless you have a very good engine…..its hard on them. I ran an entire tour at the Gilmore Gathering set up this way………car went well, but I ran out of gas two times. Mileage was around 4.7 mpg. I agree with Greg, set the car up according to performance, then just a bit more to the rich side. Protect those valves and engine block! Ed.
Yes……neat it was!
Call John Cislak, he has a set in the shop last year. They may still be there.
Tom Lester taught me how to drink bourbon, I was not yet 21! 😃
Thanks!
385 cid eight.
No, I wish it was.
I sure hope he isn’t using any from the bottom of the sample! 😃
Very nice factory robe! I like it.👍
Please send me a photo, I have a huge lap robe collection, so I am very familiar with them. Remember they made a reproduction Pierce robe about 15 years ago, so you must be careful.
A factory lap robe.
There is just too much new technology causing problems in our every day lives……….Wondows 10? What’s next hydraulic brakes? 😜
Gee………a chrome shop that is higher than the estimate………where have we heard that before? 😃
Keyboard issues! Sorry.
That is not a factory Pierce Arrow lap robe. If would take pages to cover everything about lap robes. There are six basic types, three early and three late. Give me a call after 8 tonight and I will go over them in detail with you. Generic generic left right lap robes run 75 to 300 dollars. Depending on construction, size and color. St rook Motor Robes run 750 to 3000 dollars depending on make, condition, and color. Ed Minnie
Ernie, I contacted the gentleman in the photos, when he responds I will give him your contact info. He expressed a desire to,see the car again. Ed.
Ernie, it must be the car.
