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The 1933 Pierce-Arrow lineup consisted of four series: the straight-eight Model 836 and the V12-engined Models 1236, 1242, and 1247.
This Pierce-Arrow 1247 LeBaron Convertible Sedan was one of the most prestigious Pierce-Arrows of its day and also one of the rarest. It is thought that just seven long-wheelbase convertible sedans were produced on the 1247 chassis in 1933 - and only four remain today. The car is fitted with Pierce-Arrow's superb, 175 horsepower, L-head V12 engine with cast iron blocks and aluminum heads, famous for its smoothness, power, and reliability. 'Ab' Jenkins helped Pierce-Arrow develop its newly introduced V12 engine in the late 1920s by driving a V12 at an average of 113 mph at the Utah salt flats, breaking the record for distance traveled over a 24-hour period: a total of 2,700 miles. Few American luxury cars of the time could claim such high performance.
This Pierce-Arrow 1247 LeBaron Convertible Sedan was one of the most prestigious Pierce-Arrows of its day and also one of the rarest. It is thought that just seven long-wheelbase convertible sedans were produced on the 1247 chassis in 1933 - and only four remain today. The car is fitted with Pierce-Arrow's superb, 175 horsepower, L-head V12 engine with cast iron blocks and aluminum heads, famous for its smoothness, power, and reliability. 'Ab' Jenkins helped Pierce-Arrow develop its newly introduced V12 engine in the late 1920s by driving a V12 at an average of 113 mph at the Utah salt flats, breaking the record for distance traveled over a 24-hour period: a total of 2,700 miles. Few American luxury cars of the time could claim such high performance.
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1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1247 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Pierce-Arrow Model 1247
(Data based on Model Year 1933 sales)
| 1933 Pierce-Arrow Twelve Convertible Sedan by LeBaron Chassis#: 3550092 Sold for USD$335,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island |   |
| 1933 Pierce-Arrow 1247 Twelve Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 3550092 Sold for USD$346,500 2015 Gooding & Company - Arizona | |
| 1933 Pierce-Arrow 1247 12 Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 3550040 Sold for USD$660,000 2010 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions |  |
| 1933 Pierce-Arrow 1247 12 Chassis#: 3550040 Sold for USD$506,000 2006 The Otis Chandler Collection Auction | |
Pierce-Arrow Model 1247s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1247's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 PIERCE-ARROW MODEL 1247 CONVERTIBLE SEDAN | 3550032 | 2021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | $350,000 | $450,000 |
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