I'm not sure what I wouldn't do do have a Pierce Arrow. I've always considered myself a Studebaker guy, but those Pierce Arrows are just amazing. And a Silver Arrow! I cannot even fathom seeing one in person, let along ever driving one.
In those days, luxury brand dealers had catalogues for color, fabric and body styles (produced for the marque) by specialty coachbuilders. This went beyond the usual factory options. The Great Depression took it's toll on the luxury brands, and about this time (1933) most buyers of these brands were opting for the more subdued standard, factory options and colors. It wasn't "cool" anymore to look rich, unless you worked in Hollywood or in the Hamptons . . . .
thanks for the comment and information, and your correct on your info, also i guess maybe some flamboyant rich elite owned this one, as it appears to have a very bright and flamboyant green paint color, and it had to really stick out in 1933, and i actually really like it considering i am not to hot on some shades of green
rare indeed no matter the local, its color really caught my eye first, then the plate caught my eye (P ARROW), then i went, "oh that's a Pierce-Arrow" so i just had to film this rarity, and these cars where built in a different era of Luxury, where coach builders did all the tailoring for the owner, the body and interiors where built specific to the owner,sometimes even custom bodies would be made for super elites,thus none of these cars are ever really the same,and thanks for the comment Barry
Thats one thing you don't see on new cars anymore; you don't even get much colorchoice in interiors anymore they all seem to be blah colors grey tan or black.
the color is unique, defiantly doesn't look like a 1930s paint color, but these where elite Luxury of the day, thus i bet you could have one pink! or even bright yellow! but i would guess not many where ever pink, if any! but there was no standard colors for these cars, as the owners had the final say on that via the coach builders of the time, and thanks for the comment!
the color is sure different, and bright for the era, but then again these cars where built for the elite of the era, thus they could come in any color imaginable, just as long as the owner was willing to pay for it! and these cars where from the days when Luxury meant a coach builder would custom design your car to suite you! something that hasn't been really advent in till the days of car customizers rise that was pioneered in the late 40s and into the 50s and now its grown into a huge industry
it sure is a great car, and calling it best would be in the eye of the beholder! as this car wasn't exactly getting all the attention, as not everyone is thrilled by these cars,which is unfortunate, it would seem the more common muscle cars get all the attention at car shows, but in all truth, if it has wheels and a engine, well i am there! thus this one caught my eye, and i knew what it was, and i think it was the only Pierce-Arrow at the show, but it sure does represent uber-luxury of the era!
I'm not sure what I wouldn't do do have a Pierce Arrow. I've always considered myself a Studebaker guy, but those Pierce Arrows are just amazing. And a Silver Arrow! I cannot even fathom seeing one in person, let along ever driving one.
HeadTater 1 year ago
that is one sweet lookin automobile
5*'z
VintageSkiDooRacer1 2 years ago
thanks it is sweet looking, and a very rare one also! and it was only for elites back then, and still is today! and thanks for the comment!
BRENTHENRY1989 2 years ago
In those days, luxury brand dealers had catalogues for color, fabric and body styles (produced for the marque) by specialty coachbuilders. This went beyond the usual factory options. The Great Depression took it's toll on the luxury brands, and about this time (1933) most buyers of these brands were opting for the more subdued standard, factory options and colors. It wasn't "cool" anymore to look rich, unless you worked in Hollywood or in the Hamptons . . . .
mayonpi 2 years ago
thanks for the comment and information, and your correct on your info, also i guess maybe some flamboyant rich elite owned this one, as it appears to have a very bright and flamboyant green paint color, and it had to really stick out in 1933, and i actually really like it considering i am not to hot on some shades of green
BRENTHENRY1989 2 years ago
cool!
RebelStangII 2 years ago
thanks Rebel, it sure is cool! and super expensive, this is the kind of car that costs as much as two brand new houses!
BRENTHENRY1989 2 years ago
@BRENTHENRY1989 ) Sure Enough!
Before The Bubble Busted!
RebelStangII 2 years ago
Wow that is rare I don't even see them out here. Worth huge bucks.
monarch1957 2 years ago
rare indeed no matter the local, its color really caught my eye first, then the plate caught my eye (P ARROW), then i went, "oh that's a Pierce-Arrow" so i just had to film this rarity, and these cars where built in a different era of Luxury, where coach builders did all the tailoring for the owner, the body and interiors where built specific to the owner,sometimes even custom bodies would be made for super elites,thus none of these cars are ever really the same,and thanks for the comment Barry
BRENTHENRY1989 2 years ago
Thats one thing you don't see on new cars anymore; you don't even get much colorchoice in interiors anymore they all seem to be blah colors grey tan or black.
monarch1957 2 years ago
Nice one, Brent! I love the color!
5/5.
jojocats2 2 years ago
the color is unique, defiantly doesn't look like a 1930s paint color, but these where elite Luxury of the day, thus i bet you could have one pink! or even bright yellow! but i would guess not many where ever pink, if any! but there was no standard colors for these cars, as the owners had the final say on that via the coach builders of the time, and thanks for the comment!
BRENTHENRY1989 2 years ago
I love that color good job
2024JayZ 2 years ago
the color is sure different, and bright for the era, but then again these cars where built for the elite of the era, thus they could come in any color imaginable, just as long as the owner was willing to pay for it! and these cars where from the days when Luxury meant a coach builder would custom design your car to suite you! something that hasn't been really advent in till the days of car customizers rise that was pioneered in the late 40s and into the 50s and now its grown into a huge industry
BRENTHENRY1989 2 years ago
Best one I've seen so far from that show
yooperd 2 years ago
it sure is a great car, and calling it best would be in the eye of the beholder! as this car wasn't exactly getting all the attention, as not everyone is thrilled by these cars,which is unfortunate, it would seem the more common muscle cars get all the attention at car shows, but in all truth, if it has wheels and a engine, well i am there! thus this one caught my eye, and i knew what it was, and i think it was the only Pierce-Arrow at the show, but it sure does represent uber-luxury of the era!
BRENTHENRY1989 2 years ago
Nice!
LoneRaven01 2 years ago
Wow what a Gem :D
IDIDieselJohn 2 years ago
thanks for the comment John, it sure is a Gem! and a rare one at that!
BRENTHENRY1989 2 years ago