1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 53 Club Berline

At the height of the Depression, the Pierce-Arrow Model 52 was one of the most exclusive luxury cars available. Only 194 were built in 1932, of which this example was the last. Based on the shorter 142-inch chassis, this example features the Berline body, designed for elite socialites, with a divider window for chauffeured driving. This Pierce-Arrow was purchased by RKO Radio Pictures in Hollywood. But by 1989 it had been relegated to a barn in California, where it was rescued by Pierce-Arrow collectors Gerald and Grace Schimke. A full restoration reaped several prestigious awards, including Best in Class in 1991 at the Pebble Beach Concours.