1935 Pierce-Arrow 845
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The Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company was an American motor vehicle manufacturer based in Buffalo, NY, which was active from 1901 to 1938. Although known for its expensive luxury cars, Pierce-Arrow also manufactured commercial trucks, fire trucks, camp trailers, motorcycles, and bicycles. In 1909, U. S. In 1928, the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana, gained control of the company. Under Studebaker's ownership, Pierce-Arrow retired the venerable 6-cylinder engine and in 1929 introduced an L-head eight engine. The bodies were comprised of cast-aluminum and throughout the vehicle only the finest materials could be found. The vehicles pioneered the use of power brakes and hydraulic tappets. They were elegant, powerful, reliable, and mechanically advanced. The designs were equally advanced. Pierce was...
