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Ok…here is the teaser. The garage/barn find car from November. I’m going to save the details for an article in the Arrow. If you know the car or have inside information PLEASE do not post what the car is. For the rest of the members here is a shot that will wet your appetite. There’s enough information in the photo to properly identify the years and series. Body style guesses must be kept to yourself, no posting answers please!

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Yes, I did cross over. I helped a close friend inspect and research the history on a rather important Packard. We ended up making the purchase. I must confess, the one that we landed would be most welcome in my garage. I’m going to be working on it next week to try and sort a few things out, and put some miles on it before we deal with some cosmetic issues. I took it for a spin last week, it’s a 1932 and when comparing it to my Pierce series 54 1932 coupe the steering felt stiff, but I think it just needs some TLC to steer better. Brakes are about equal to Pierce, ride is not quite as good. BUT I must admit the car is quite national treasure. It is a very wonderful thing. Before you ask……. it’s a 1932 Series 904 Individual Custom Sport Phaeton body by Dietrich. (Yes, the split windshield impossible to find model.) I wish it was going to keep my Pierce Arrow’s company in my garage……..but such is life. I will admit to wanting a Lincoln or Stutz to keep my cars company at sometime in the future. My bucket list may have a few other cars if funding in the future is available.

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Price is in the 20’s. Current owner bought it to resell. Looks like a great project car. I have a bunch of photos. It’s mostly all there. Looks like the motor was apart and then reassembeled. It needs everything…….too far gone to use as a driver. I’m sure someone will save it……it’s that nice.

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I have known about this car in the past. I can’t remember what or why, but I didn’t bother trying to buy it. For me it is a 600 mile round trip…..I don’t remember having any photos. I can’t recall the condition of what was there. If anyone get photos, please post them for the club members to see. Good luck on it’s purchase. Ed

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Robert, Thank you for the kind words. John, you make me blush! Dave, your the best.

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John Cislak has a set for a 29 that could be made to fit. If intrested give him a call. My best. Ed

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I am not sure but I did tell him about it two days ago. I bet YES!

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I am not sure. My customer was not planning to bid as high as the upper range stated in the catalog. It’s a great car, maybe we will get a new PAS member if he is new to Pierce Arrow cars.

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I was at the auction and inspected the var for a customer. Avery nice car that has had paint, new top, and other work on it over the years. I would guess it’s a 85 point car. Nice driver. A 100 point example of the same car sold for 660k about 4 years ago.

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Looks like a late 30 series b with some 32 and 33 stuff bolted on.

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Cislak will have some early thermostats.

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Bob put hundreds of hours of research all over the country cathering data for his very fine book. Could someone post a link or a photo on how to purchase it for club members? It’s a must have for any true car collector.

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Jak merci pour ce merveilleux exemple de la couleur . Les choses sont claires pour moi maintenant .

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In looking into Ed’s car I learned in 1930 the series C called the car a Club Brougham, and the B was listed by the factory as a Victoria Coupe. Egg on my face again. Well, there were 132 Victoria Coupes built, and just 6 remain. To me it will still be a Club Brougham, as the 1930 was the only year it was named in this way.

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Hi Ed, welcome to the club. I have lived in western mass for 50 years and have never seen or heard of your car. If I had known it was local to me I would have tried to buy it also. It’s a great car, and I like the lines very much. Most parts for a 30 can be found over time. I think you will find if you keep contact here and at meets with club members you will find most everything you need. Start as soon as possible making a “want list” and keep it with you at all times, often at meets or shows there are parts available. Just for background information, the PAS people will refer to your car as a “Club Brougham”. Cadillac called it a town coupe, Stude used the term St Regis, and there are probably another half dozen that refer to the same body style. Most PAS people are rather proud of their cars, and pride of ownership makes them use the factory nomenclature. The Club Brougham is a favorite body style of many members. They sure look good when finished. Looks like you have a project that will make you very familiar with Pierce Arrow cars by the time you finish it. Please try to come to the meet in Buffalo NY this summer. It’s the best place to see cars, buy parts, and make contacts. GOOD LUCK! Ed. PS a photo of a similar car to yours.

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Doesn’t look Pierce too me.

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sorry for the quality of the photo it’s a picture of a picture done with my cell phone. it’s a factory photo.

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The 1932 v12 convertible coupe has always been a V12.

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I have a factory photo of the whip antenna, I will have to scan it to post it. My 37 had the whip antenna om it when I sold it. I will see if I have a photo of it somewhere.

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Bob is correct. BUT there was a 32 roadster, and possibly one 33 roadster built. I’ll see if I can find the photos that I have of the 32 V-12 roadster. It’s a “factory”” photo.

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