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Award of Distinction
       2008

   
 

                                            
                                               1913 Pierce Arrow
                                                      Owned by
                                                 Dave & Jan Harris

         I had a long time interest in acquiring a Pierce-Arrow with strong designs on a Pierce 66.  Knowing the scarcity of such an automobile and therefore its prohibitive price, I was resolved to try and acquire a Model 38 or 48.  the opportunity presented itself on a trip to Hershey, when in the Pittsburgh Airport I inquired of my friend, a reknown Pierce collector, as to the availability of his 1916 38C Pierce-Arrow Touring.  He indicated he would sell it to me and I should call him upon my return to Minneapolis.  A deal was made and in March of 1982 I went to Milwaukee to obtain the car.  It had been part of his collection for a number of years and was driven very infrequently.  The odometer showed 26,000 miles which I believe is probably correct.  Upon returning here it was necessary to put the automobile in proper time as it was nearly impossible to keep it running.  The water pump was non-functional and had to be rebuilt.  During the next winter new carpets were installed and seat cushions replaced.  The backs were lexoled and returned to their original appearance.  The gas tank was removed, cleaned and unfortunately sealed with a product that would not harden.  It was removed again, cleaned and the gas line replaced.  The next project was to replace the wiring and have the automobile repainted as it is now a latter period blue paint.  It has a brass radiator shell along with nickel hardware.     
    I have driven this car nearly 25,000 miles.  It has made the State
of Michigan and one to Missouri.  We have participated in a number of tours within the MN Region to Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois & local tours.
    Unfortunately, we had an engine fire on way to a Pierce-Arrow meet in Springfield, Illinois, recently.