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The Series 80 Pierce-Arrow line was introduced in 1924 as a lower priced companion car to the more expensive Model 33. The cars featured a smaller but vastly improved L-head, six cylinder engine which proved to be much more reliable than the outdated T-head six-cylinder engine used in the Model 33. The Series 80 engine would become the template for the eight cylinder L-head engine that would be introduced in 1929.
In 1926, Pierce-Arrow offered the Series 80 with nine different body styles, all of which were coach built in-house by Pierce-Arrow. In addition to supplying complete cars, the Series 80 chassis was sold separately to those customers who wanted to get special coachworks built on the durable Pierce-Arrow chassis.
This 1926 Pierce-Arrow Model 80 Roadster sold new for $2,895 and was equipped with a rumble seat, wood artillery wheels and four-wheel mechanical brakes.
The Pierce-Arrow Company has a history that dates back to the dawn of the motor car and quickly evolved into one of the top producers of luxury and sophisticated automobiles. They worked closed with their Buffalo, New York neighbor Aluminum Company of America to perfect casting techniques that produced cast aluminum body panels as thin as 1/8 inch. The result was a strong material that was very lightweight.
The design of the Pierce-Arrows was performed in-house by the talented Herbert Dawley. He patented the design where the headlights faired into the tops of the front fenders, a feature that would become a hallmark for the Pierce-Arrow Company.
Through craftsmanship, style, and innovation, the Pierce-Arrow Company continued to lead the industry for many years. That all changed by the late 1920s as Pierce-Arrow were being outpaced by their competition. By this time, more modern production methods were making it easier for other marque's to provide a product at a cost that was difficult for Pierce-Arrow to compete. Within a few years, the Pierce-Arrow re-solidified itself as a prominent company through new engineering advances, broad model lineup, and marketing techniques.
The Model 80 was first shown in 1924 and by 1927 it was offered with four-wheel vacuum-powered brakes. The fuel gauge was located on the gas tank while the temperature gauge was mounted on the dashboard.
Production of the Model 80 lasted until 1927. It was an entry-level vehicle aimed at attracting a wide audience of buyers who could afford this milder priced vehicle. It was priced between $2,400 to $4,000 less than the larger and more stately Series 36. It was a car that was not intended to be chauffeur driven. By 1926 sales had risen to 7,500 units for the Series 80. However, the following year sales declined dramatically and the Series 80 was dropped.
The design of the Pierce-Arrows was performed in-house by the talented Herbert Dawley. He patented the design where the headlights faired into the tops of the front fenders, a feature that would become a hallmark for the Pierce-Arrow Company.
Through craftsmanship, style, and innovation, the Pierce-Arrow Company continued to lead the industry for many years. That all changed by the late 1920s as Pierce-Arrow were being outpaced by their competition. By this time, more modern production methods were making it easier for other marque's to provide a product at a cost that was difficult for Pierce-Arrow to compete. Within a few years, the Pierce-Arrow re-solidified itself as a prominent company through new engineering advances, broad model lineup, and marketing techniques.
The Model 80 was first shown in 1924 and by 1927 it was offered with four-wheel vacuum-powered brakes. The fuel gauge was located on the gas tank while the temperature gauge was mounted on the dashboard.
Production of the Model 80 lasted until 1927. It was an entry-level vehicle aimed at attracting a wide audience of buyers who could afford this milder priced vehicle. It was priced between $2,400 to $4,000 less than the larger and more stately Series 36. It was a car that was not intended to be chauffeur driven. By 1926 sales had risen to 7,500 units for the Series 80. However, the following year sales declined dramatically and the Series 80 was dropped.
1926 Pierce Arrow Model 80 |
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| Year | 1926 |
| Make | Pierce Arrow |
| Model | Model 80 |
| Body Style | Roadster |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series | 1924 - 1927 |
| Price | $2,895.00 |
| Weight | 3470 lbs | 1574 kg |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | I |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 288.50 CU IN. | 4728.5 cc. | 4.7 L. |
| Horsepower | 80.00 HP (58.9 KW) |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 43.4 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| HP / Liter | 17.0 BHP / Liter |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
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| Transmission | Manual |
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