1927 Pierce-Arrow Model 36 Enclosed Drive Limousine

This Model 36 Pierce Arrow has a Seven-Passenger Limousine body. It is a low-mileage restored car that is finished in gray with black moldings and fenders. There are dual-side-mount spare tires, a small folding trunk rack, and is fitted with drum-type 'New York Lights'. 'NY Lights' were optional equipment that could be ordered to comply with regulations imposed by some states that limited the width between headlights. Since most of these lamps were sold in NY, they were given the nickname, 'New York Lights.'

The interior of the car is finished in gray cloth with embroidered outlines n the doors and baroque Grecian urns on the seat back. There are two fold-out jump seats built into the division partition along with a roll-down window with a shade matching the headliner material. The chauffeur's area is black leather.

This car has traveled just under 10,000 miles since new. It was brought to the 2008 Automobiles of Amelia presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $50,000 - $75,000. The car was offered without reserve and sold for $52,250 including the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008