1926 Model 80  |
 |  |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |  |
1925 Pierce-Arrow Model 80 news, pictures, and information | ||
| Tweet | ||
 |  |  | Touring |
This Model 80 seven-passenger touring car sports a dual cowl as well as the unique 'California top,' which was used during cold weather instead of side curtains.
The Pierce-Arrow was built in Buffalo, New York from 1901 until 1938. It was one of the most revered and prestigious automobiles to grace the American road.
 |  |  | Rumbleseat Roadster |
This example is a Roadster with a rumble seat and a compartment for gold clubs rather than a trunk, and optional wire wheels.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2011
 |  |  | Runabout Chassis Num: 806558 Engine Num: 806565 |
| Sold for $84,700 at 2013 RM Auctions. | |||
The Series 80 Runabout was one of the lowest-priced car ever offered by the company and sold for $2,895, which still was a considerable sum for an open two-passenger automobile.
This example was previously owned by Irv Steele of Titusville, Florida. The present owner acquired it from Mr. Steele in the late 1990s. The car was given a partial restoration and then displayed at the 100th Anniversary of Pierce-Arrow in 2001. It earned its Antique Automobile Club of America Junior First in 2002. A photo-documented restoration followed in 2003. The car was then judged at 99 points and earned Senior status that year. It won its AACA Senior First in 2004.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2013
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.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2008
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.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2008
| ACURA NSX PRODUCTION SITE SELECTED IN OHIO | |
 | 05/14/2013 - MARYSVILLE, Ohio Acura today announced that the all-new NSX supercar will be produced at a new Performance Manufacturing Center in Ohio, a $70 million advanced production facility encompassing 184,000 square feet to be housed inside Honda's former North American Logistics facility and located in the midst of Honda's existing R&D and production engineering operations. The site for the new production facility, which will be Honda's third auto plant in Ohio, is only a few mi...[Read more...] |
| Land Rover Celebrates 65 Years | |
 | - April 30th 2013 marks the 65th anniversary of Land Rover - Celebratory event showcases 65 years of Land Rover innovation - Around 150 heritage vehicles attend celebratory event at Packington Estate in the United Kingdom, the original testing ground for Land Rover (MAHWAH, N.J.) April 29, 2013-Land Rover will mark 65years of technology and innovation with a celebratory event at Packington Estate near its Solihull hometown in the United Kingdom. The desire to create a vehicle that...[Read more...] |
| Jaguar Land Rover Debuts Three All-New British Vehicles At 2012 Los Angeles International Automobile Show | |
 | Jaguar Land Rover introducing three new vehicles with special focus on the U.S. Market •High-performance 2014 Jaguar XFR-S makes its world debut •All-new two-seat sports car, the Jaguar F-TYPE, makes its U.S. Auto Show Debut •The world's first all-aluminum SUV, the 2013 Range Rover makes its U.S. Auto Show Debut •The U.S. will be the world's largest market for the three vehicles Jaguar Land Rover is debuting at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show (MAHWAH, N.J.) – November...[Read more...] |
| Mercedes-Benz at Pebble Beach Automotive Week: An Expression of Fascinating Design and Innovation | |
 | •Historical Tribute to SL: W194 Chassis No. 2, 7 and 11 among 300SL vehicles on display •The Concept Style Coupé opens a new chapter and generation of Mercedes-Benz vehicles •AMG 45 year anniversary highlights the pinnacle of performance and style A tribute to Mercedes-Benz SL Roadsters is set for Pebble Beach Automotive Week with three 1952 W194 vehicles among a mix of vintage and new vehicles bearing the three-pointed star that express the marque's breadth and depth of fascinating desi...[Read more...] |
| Mercedes-Benz at Pebble Beach: An Expression of Fascinating Design and Innovation | |
 | • Historical Tribute to SL: W194 Chassis No. 2, 7 and 11 among 300SL vehicles on display • The Concept Style Coupé opens a new chapter and generation of Mercedes-Benz vehicles • AMG 45 year anniversary highlights the pinnacle of performance and style A tribute to Mercedes-Benz SL Roadsters is set for Pebble Beach weekend with three 1952 W194 vehicles among a mix of vintage and new vehicles bearing the three-pointed star that express the marque's breadth and depth of fascinating design and ...[Read more...] |
 1925
Pierce-Arrow
models |
| Pierce Arrow Model 33 |
| Pierce-Arrow: 1921-1930 |
| Similar Automakers |
| Pierce-Arrow History |
| Other models by Pierce-Arrow |
| Related Articles and Event Coverage |
| RM Auctions - Amelia Island |
| Gilmore Car Museum |
| Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles |
| 38 | Model 36 | Model 43 | Model 48 | Model 66 | Model 80/81 | Series 33 | Twelve |
| 1926 Model 80 |
