1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 42 Sport Tourer

Pierce-Arrow introduced the new Model 41, 42, and 43 in January of 1931, with bodies differing in design only slightly from 1930. There was a deeper radiator shell, a new bareheaded archer radiator mascot, and heightened brightwork. Technical innovations introduced in 1931 included freewheeling, which allowed for easy downhill coasting without the need to disengage the transmission or depress the clutch pedal.

This particular example is a 1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 42 Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton riding on the 142-inch wheelbase length and had a factory list price of $3,750 when new. Since the early 1970s, this Pierce-Arrow has had just three owners since new. The current owner has owned it since 2005.

This Pierce-Arrow received a restoration during the early 1970s which earned it AACA National First Prize honors at the 1974 Hershey Fall Meet. It wears two-tone Tan and Maroon exterior colors over Maroon leather upholstery. Features and amenities include running-board courtesy lights, dual side-mounted spares, a rear luggage rack, and a trunk.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2020