1929 Pierce-Arrow 133 Convertible Coupe
By 1905, the American luxury car market was defined by the "Three Ps," Packard, Peerless and Pierce-Arrow. The youngest of the three, dating from 1901, Pierce made its name in the Glidden Tours of 1905 to 1909 and by winning the trophy donated by pioneer tourist Charles Jasper Glidden. In 1929 the new Model 133, named for its wheelbase, had an T-head engine which was 100 pounds lighter than the big T-head six it replaced. At 125 bhp it had 25 percent more power from 12 percent less displacement. Other features included articulated driving lights, 3-speed transmission, and four-wheel mechanical brakes. This car has been in the owner's family since the late 1950's.
Owner: Hilary Barr Parker, Baitibridge Island WA. At the 2012 Kirkland Concours d'Elegance, LeMayCarMuseum, Tacoma, Washington.
