1929 Pierce-Arrow Model 133 Landau Club Sedan

Chassis No. 2003489

Engine No. A4738

365.6ci L-Head Inline 8-Cylinder Engine
125bhp
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Solid Front Axle with Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs
Live Rear Axle with Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs
4-Wheel Mechanical Brakes

*Example of the First Eight-Cylinder Pierce-Arrow Line
*High Quality Restoration
*Ideal for Touring Enjoyment
*CCCA Full Classic® Recognition and Event Eligibility

Buffalo, New York’s Pierce-Arrow enjoyed a long and successful history prior to the difficult 1930s, having manufactured some of the greatest motor cars offered during the Brass and Classic Eras. The company’s controversial merger of 1928 with Studebaker, driven by Pierce-Arrow’s acute need for cash to finance new-model development, provided the needed resources for a new and highly acclaimed eight-cylinder engine in 1929, finally breaking the marque’s long-standing reliance on six-cylinder power. As the infamous 1929 stock market crash and subsequent Great Depression loomed, Pierce-Arrow was healthy and resolutely continued to focus on its luxury-car roots and its upscale, discerning clientele more than ever.

Debuted for 1929, the new Pierce-Arrow “eight” was a true breakthrough. Weighing some 100 pounds less than the big T-head six that it replaced, the new engine delivered 25 percent more power from a 12 percent smaller displacement. It was even less expensive, with prices beginning at $2,775, making renowned Pierce-Arrow quality available to a broader market in no fewer than 12 body styles. Offerings for 1929 included Model 125, named for its 125-horsepower output on the 133-inch wheelbase chassis and Model 126 with the same power rating but on the 143-inch wheelbase chassis. Pierce-Arrow sales reached 8,000 units in 1929; a feat sadly never repeated.

This 1929 Pierce-Arrow Sedan is the finest example you will see and has been in one Northern California family for the past 40 years. Built on the 133 inch wheelbase, this model 125 8-cylinder carries a Landau Club Sedan body that has been restored to the highest standards featuring a Green and Brown body with White trim. The interior is in excellent condition along with the engine bay. Rarely are these Sedans restored to this level and it is a great opportunity for a new buyer to have fun and enjoy this award-winning car.