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I’m partial to Bedford cord or West of England cloth. I am certainly not an expert on original Pierce-Arrow upholstery materials though.

This Car is a real beauty, though.

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I am planning to swing by Hyman’s in April on the way to the Branson auction, to see this car.

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Great beautiful Car. What colors will the upholstery be?

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I use some purple anaerobic sealer made by Loctite. It’s not silicone in the normal sense, and you don’t gloop it all over everything, but it really helps the gasket to seal.

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It is obvious that auction premium really kicks your boo-hiney. Seems like more cars would change hands privately.

I suppose if you are buying and don’t care what it costs, or if you’re selling and don’t want to go to the trouble of showing it to someone, an auction is the way to go. I have enjoyed every auction I have attended, but because of looking at cars and meeting people, not because I was buying anything.

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Ok, more research revealed this Car’s pretty-much a star.

It was used in: an episode of Remington Steele;

Wonder Woman; The Phantom; The Rocketeer;

Mommie Dearest (I think); Emmannuele IV

and of course The Sting

Stands to reason, as it was owned as you said by Tom Sparks.

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Thanks for the information.

I have learned since posting that this Car was sold at the Bonhams’ sale at Pebble Beach in 2007, lot 489, for $53820 including premium. It had been bought in 1992 out of the Sterling McCall collection in Texas.

It is indeed a Model 845 chassis 2090212, engine 310265

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See Car:

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According to the Internet Movie Cars Database, it’s a 1935 Model 1245 sedan. Dark blue, very classy but carrying some low-class hoodlums in the movie.

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A potential London-Brighton entrant?

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This is a great 6 Volt battery, you will not regret using it.

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In my opinion there are people who are capable of supporting the Cars with parts and service; I see the Club’s role as a focal point for information: knowledge is king. Take all the Factory information which can be found, add to it the experience of so many knowledgeable people who have encountered these problems and made these repairs over the years. Then you have informed Owners who have the information they need to look for problems and keep their Cars safe, and you have steady demand from those people who are interested and capable of providing quality parts and repairs.

I have spent my professional life mostly supporting the operation, maintenance, and repair of obsolete equipment most of which was designed originally in the period from 1940 to the 1960s. It takes some doing but it can be done. A new generation comes along who do not have the Old Knowledge and they have to learn; a good information source makes it so much easier. I really appreciate this Forum and the ones I use for other cars.

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For those interested, John Cislak has some great info and photos on the AACA forum of this box being rebuilt and updated. I ran across it with a random search, Gemmer steering box Cord l-29. It looks like from his photos and description that is the Pierce-Arrow way to go.

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Thanks a bunch for this important information. Our hobby, like many others, can be dangerous and when there are safety issues word needs to get out. NHTSA is not going to recall a 1929 Pierce-Arrow.

Perhaps we need a page or file where safety-related issues can be accumulated and accessed.

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What is the repair solution? Are better bearings available?

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Chrome shop guy; “Hey, I bet these are for an expensive car; double the estimate!”

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Ah, yes; I recall now.

Thanks!

Does anyone know the ’32 Club Brougham recently placed at Hyman’s?

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I think I found this same Car listed in an auction out West earlier this year or maybe sometime last year.

Does anyone know anything about it? I am beginning to look for a car.

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Beautiful Car! Share photos when you can!

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Looks very similar to Rolls-Royce’s Seychelles blue from the Silver shadow era: one of my favorites.

Your car will be beautiful I am sure.

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