1923 Pierce Arrow Model 33 7 Passenger Sedan. Rare and Powerful High Hat Limo

The Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company was an American motor vehicle manufacturer based in Buffalo, New York, which was active from 1901 to 1938. Although best known for its expensive luxury cars, Pierce-Arrow also manufactured commercial trucks, fire trucks, boats, camp trailers, motorcycles, and bicycles. The Pierce-Arrow was a status symbol, owned by many Hollywood stars and tycoons, and a favorite was the Pierce-Arrow Town Car. Most of the royalty of the world had at least one Pierce-Arrow in its collection. Some have described Pierce and two of its rivals among American luxury cars, Peerless and Packard, as the "Three P's of Motordom.

In 1914, Pierce-Arrow adopted its most enduring styling hallmark when its headlights were moved from a traditional placement at the radiator's sides, into flared housings molded into the front fenders of the car. This gave the car an immediately visible distinction in front or side views. At night, the car appeared to have a wider stance. Pierce patented this placement, which endured until the final model of 1938, although Pierce always offered customers the option of conventional headlamps; only a minority ordered this option.

Starting in 1918, Pierce-Arrow adopted a four-valve per cylinder T-head inline-six engine (Dual Valve Six) and three spark plugs per cylinder, one of the few, if only, multi-valve flathead design engines ever made. The company did not introduce an 8-cylinder engine until the 1929 Model 126, and a V-12 engine was offered in 1931 until the company closed in 1938.

This nice Model 33 7 Passenger Sedan was purchased in 1998 by the Seller's father and has been used on Sunny Summer days in the ensuing years. The car was previously held in the Craven Collection in Canada for many years. Restored to current livery long ago the car has been maintained in good running order, and was recently recommissioned for sale with the fuel system overhauled, fluid changes and other tune up related things accomplished. The car is in great running and driving condition, and ready for touring or participation in shows and the numerous other events for which it is eligible.

Of particular note is the "high hat" top with thin pillar construction, slanted windscreen with slide out glazing, and Glass Visor. This is a rare survivor of the early 20's and an interesting choice for the collector looking for a seldom seen and powerful Full Classic.

This car is located in Brentwood TN