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Pierce-Arrows twelve-cylinder engine, introduced in 1932, was designed by Karl M. Wise and given an L-head design. It was powerful, smooth, quiet, and robust and powered the top-of-the-line models through the end of the company's lifetime in 1938.
This 1936 Pierce-Arrow Model 1245 Convertible Coupe is a unique vehicle as it is paired with a Curtiss Model C22-2B Aerocar Trailer. They have been together during their entire existence, in single-family ownership in Malibu, California. The Aerocar arrived first, being delivered to Merritt Adamson Sr. in 1933. Initially, a Dodge Sedan pulled the Aerocar, but when it proved to be unreliable, a V12 Pierce was acquired to do the job. The Convertible Coupe was lightly modified in order to pull the trailer. The rumble seat was replaced with a fixed frame which used a period cast aircraft wheel that floats within it and uses the tire as a damper for the hook-up to the trailer. A vacuum-operated brake system was connected from the car to the trailer, along with a telephone so that Mr. Merritt Sr. could communicate with the driver while he rode in the back.
The trailer contains a compact kitchen, a fold-down bed, and even rudimentary bathroom facilities.
In 1975, Bill Lawton was commissioned to commence a refurbishment of the 1245, which was finished in time for Merritt Adamson Jr's birthday in 1982. The trailer was never restored and remains original.
The twelve-cylinder, L-head, 80-degree engine displaces 462 cubic inches, has two Stromberg carburetors, and produces 175 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual transmission, four-wheel drum brakes, and a semi-elliptical leaf spring suspension with a live rear axle.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2023
This 1936 Pierce-Arrow Model 1245 Convertible Coupe is a unique vehicle as it is paired with a Curtiss Model C22-2B Aerocar Trailer. They have been together during their entire existence, in single-family ownership in Malibu, California. The Aerocar arrived first, being delivered to Merritt Adamson Sr. in 1933. Initially, a Dodge Sedan pulled the Aerocar, but when it proved to be unreliable, a V12 Pierce was acquired to do the job. The Convertible Coupe was lightly modified in order to pull the trailer. The rumble seat was replaced with a fixed frame which used a period cast aircraft wheel that floats within it and uses the tire as a damper for the hook-up to the trailer. A vacuum-operated brake system was connected from the car to the trailer, along with a telephone so that Mr. Merritt Sr. could communicate with the driver while he rode in the back.
The trailer contains a compact kitchen, a fold-down bed, and even rudimentary bathroom facilities.
In 1975, Bill Lawton was commissioned to commence a refurbishment of the 1245, which was finished in time for Merritt Adamson Jr's birthday in 1982. The trailer was never restored and remains original.
The twelve-cylinder, L-head, 80-degree engine displaces 462 cubic inches, has two Stromberg carburetors, and produces 175 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual transmission, four-wheel drum brakes, and a semi-elliptical leaf spring suspension with a live rear axle.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2023
2023 Bonhams : Quail
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $300,000-USD $400,000
Sale Price :
USD $307,500
1935 Pierce-Arrow 1245 Twelve Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Pierce-Arrow 1245 Twelve
(Data based on Model Year 1935 sales)
1935 Pierce-Arrow Model 1245 Seven-Passenger Sedan Chassis#: 3540023 Sold for USD$38,500 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1936 Pierce-Arrow Model 1245 Convertible Coupe and Curtiss Aerocar Trailer Chassis#: 3120036 Sold for USD$307,500 2023 Bonhams : Quail | |
1935 Pierce-Arrow Twelve Sedan Chassis#: 3120071 Sold for USD$15,400 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1935 Pierce-Arrow Twelve Silver Arrow Coupe Chassis#: 405002 Sold for USD$198,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1935 Pierce-Arrow Model 1245 Coupe Chassis#: 3120047 Sold for USD$151,200 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | |
1935 Pierce-Arrow Model 1245 Sedan Chassis#: 3120071 Sold for USD$30,800 2019 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | |
1935 Pierce-Arrow Model 1245 Silver Arrow Sold for USD$214,500 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1935 PIERCE-ARROW 1245 SEDAN Chassis#: 238S442 Sold for USD$23,100 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1935 Pierce-Arrow 12 Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 3120066 Sold for USD$374,000 2008 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1935 Pierce-Arrow 1245 Rumble Seat Conv. Coupe Chassis#: 405155 Sold for USD$203,500 2005 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall | |
1935 Pierce-Arrow 12 Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$198,000 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall |
Pierce-Arrow 1245 Twelves That Failed To Sell At Auction
1935 Pierce-Arrow 1245 Twelve's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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