1919 Pierce-Arrow Model 38 Series 5 Touring

This 1919 Pierce-Arrow Model 38 Suburban was also brought to the Vintage Motor Cars sale at Hershey, PA presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $65,000 - $85,000 and was offered without reserve. The estimates, again, were nearly accurate as the lot was sold for a high bid of $99,000 including the buyer's premium.

Its odometer reads just under 46,000 miles since new. Its current owner purchased the car from the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum and has treated the car with great care since that time.

There were fewer than 1,000 Pierce-Arrows of all body styles built in 1919, and even fewer have survived to modern times. It is rare that these elegant creations come up for sale, and this one is in very fine condition and rides on a very large 142-inch wheelbase. Its demeanor portrays elegance and ambiance.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2007