1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 41
From its earliest days, Pierce-Arrow was the choice of American presidents and society elite. The marque occupied the pinnacle of the domestic luxury market, comprising the legendary “Three Ps,” along with Peerless and Packard. For its top-shelf Model 41 of 1931, Pierce-Arrow employed a gargantuan 147-inch wheelbase. These majestic cars included a new 132-horsepower inline eight, the most powerful in its class, and were distinguishable by a deeper radiator shell and heightened brightwork, while a new archer radiator mascot was introduced.
One of the most elegant yet sporting body designs ever to clothe Pierce-Arrow chassis was the convertible Victoria built by the highly regarded coachbuilder LeBaron. Only approximately 25 LeBaron bodies of various configurations were ordered by the manufacturer in total. According to research by Pierce-Arrow Society historian Bernard Weis, 13 examples from the group survive today. The featured convertible Victoria is the only one known to exist, and it may be the sole example produced.
The Model 41 was Pierce-Arrow’s top model in 1931. In a sense, this model was reviving the brand by offering one of the most powerful American engines available at the time.
