1934 Pierce-Arrow Model 840A Silver Arrow Sedan

The 1934 Pierce-Arrow Model 840A Eight Silver Arrow Coupe finished in two-tone green was offered for sale at the 2006 RM Auction in Monterey, CA. It was estimated to sell between $200,000-$250,000. It is equipped with a 385 cubic-inch L-head eight-cylinder engine that produces 140 horsepower. The engine is matted to a three-speed manual gearbox and there are four-wheel drum brakes. There are twin side-mounted wheels with metal covers and red spoke rims with chrome wheel discs.

Since new, this vehicle has been treated to a professional body-off restoration which was completed in 1994. It carries serial number 258001 which is the very first example built. It has been well taken off since new and has traveled less than 100 miles since restoration.

The list of awards is very extensive. It is a CCCA Premier, CCA 100 Point Award, First in Class at the Pierce-Arrow National Meet in 1994 and 2001, The vehicle was awarded a First in class at the Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance. It was voted Best of Show at the Glenmore Concours d'Elegance and First in Class at the Concours of the Eastern US.

At the auction, the bidding got as high as $170,000 but was unable to satisfy the reserve and the vehicle was left unsolved.

In 2009, this car was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $200,000 - $250,000. The lot was sold for the sum of $187,000, including the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2019