Pierce Arrow Motor Car Co. of Buffalo, NY was one of many prestige American Automobiles built in the U.S. from 1901 to 1938. The first model appeared in 1901 as The Pierce Motorette produced by George N. Pierce. Pierce was also a builder of bicycles and birdcages. In 1904 the company name was changed to Great Arrow and once again in 1909 to Pierce Arrow. By 1914 the Pierce Arrow was available in three models ranging in price from $6,000.00 to $7,000.00. 1920 was the last year for right drive and three new models were introduced in 1921. Sales were dropping in 1923 and in 1928 the Pierce Arrow Motor Car Co. was place under the control of the Studebaker Corp. In 1929 new models were introduced along with a straight eight engine. Sales continued to decrease in the early 1930s even with the new 1933 12 cylinder Silver Arrow priced at $10,000. In 1934 a group of Buffalo businessmen took over Pierce Arrow. But 1936 and 1937 sales were very low and in 1938 the company went out of business.
Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Pierce Arrow, Peerless and the Plymouth. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.
