1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1247

Pierce-Arrow offered four series during the 1933 model year - the straight-eight Model 836 and the V12-powered Models 1236, 1242, and 1247. Pierce-Arrow's most prestigious chassis was the 147-inch wheelbase Model 1247 powered by the 80-degree L-head V12 engine with cast iron blocks and aluminum heads. It had a reputation for its power, reliability, and smoothness - along with its success powering record-setters on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Ab Jenkins drove a V-12 roadster to a 24-hour average speed of 112.91 mph, repeatedly raising the mark to an ultimate 127 mph by 1934.

1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1247 photo
Convertible Sedan
Chassis #: 3550032
Engine #: 355058
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The Model 1247 was available on both a 142- and 147-inch platform. Fifteen catalog body styles were available including nine on the large 147-inch platform. The 462 cubic-inch, 80-degree, L-head V-12 engine powering the Model 1247 used dual downdraft carburetors, a cast-iron block, and aluminum heads, developing 175 horsepower at 3,400 PRM. The engine was backed by a three-speed manual gearbox with synchromesh, braking by four-wheel servo-assisted Mechanical drums, and a suspension comprised of live axles, semi-elliptic leaf springs, and shock absorbers. Prices on the Model 1247 ranged from the low $4,000s to over $7,000.

The Model 1247 was renowned for its smooth, reliable, and powerful engine with horsepower figures that exceeded most other manufacturers, with the exception of Duesenberg. Despite Pierce-Arrows' prominent placement within the White House vehicle fleet, the Model 1247 remained a very exclusive automobile, with production limited to the most discerning and capable buyer.


by Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2019

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Pierce-Arrows were stately vehicles that commanded admiration and respect and had a price tag to match. The individuals who bought the most elite Pierce-Arrows were individuals that were high on the social ladder and cost was not an issue. The Pierce-Arrow catered to every demand and request, even keeping special colors on hand for important families and only using those colors for those vehicles....
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1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1247 Vehicle Profiles

1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1247 vehicle information
Convertible Sedan

Chassis #: 3550032
Engine #: 355058
1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1247 vehicle information
LWB Convertible Sedan

Coachwork: LeBaron
1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1247 vehicle information
LWB Convertible Sedan

Coachwork: LeBaron
Chassis #: 3550040
Engine #: 355074
1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1247 vehicle information
LWB Convertible Sedan

Coachwork: LeBaron
Chassis #: 3550092
Engine #: 355184

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Price Comparison

$335-$4,250
1933 Model 1247
$7,200-$25,545
1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1247 Price Range: $4,250 - $7,200

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Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
137.00 in., 142.00 in.
12 cyl., 426.00 CID., 175.00hp
$3,700 - $4,309
147.00 in.
12 cyl., 150.00hp
$5,300 - $7,300
137.00 in., 142.00 in.
12 cyl., 462.00 CID., 175.00hp
$3,796 - $4,365
136.00 in., 139.00 in.
12 cyl., 462.00 CID., 175.00hp
$2,805 - $3,503
142.00 in., 147.00 in.
12 cyl., 462.00 CID., 175.00hp
$4,250 - $7,200
139.00 in., 144.00 in.
12 cyl., 462.00 CID., 175.00hp
$3,255 - $5,400
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147.00 in.
12 cyl., 462.00 CID., 175.00hp
$4,295 - $4,495
144.00 in.
12 cyl., 462.00 CID., 175.00hp
$3,295 - $3,750
138.00 in., 144.00 in.
12 cyl., 462.00 CID., 175.00hp
$3,195 - $3,895
139.00 in., 144.00 in., 147.00 in.
12 cyl., 462.00 CID., 185.00hp
$3,695 - $5,795

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