[Curti]

I recently purchased a 1934 Auburn RHD sedan in Michigan. The lady indicated to me that her late husband had purchased the car from Barny Pollards daughter, I would suspect some time in the 80's. Would any one know how to substantiate that ? It came to me sans title, so there are no leads there.

[Steve Moskowitz]

Not sure but I purchased a car from her as well. I will attempt at getting an answer for you as a family member occasionaly has posted on this forum. If I get the info I will send you a PM

[Curti]

Thanks Steve, much appreciated.

[F&J]

I read that Pollard had his employees "weld" his name or initials on the front frame rail. I don't know if this was just the real early ones or how many were done like that.

[Curti]

I,ll go look, that should be rather obvious.

[Steve Moskowitz]

Curt, I have emailed the family member. As for the initials I can tell you that if it is true (I heard the rumor myself) there were LOTS of cars that this was not done to.

[Curti]

I couldn't find any evidence of welding on the frame. I have attached a picture of the car, if it will be of any assistance. The headlights, grill and bumper were removed at a later time.

[muzzy]

Hello,
I too have bought a car from the "Pollard" collection--through a relative (Jim Dillion). Having restored this Pierce-Arrow and, I mean every inch of it, I can say that Mr. Pollard's name, or initials, were never on this car--anywhere!
At a AACA Meet in Michigan, less thaan 15 years ago, there was a EMF there and sure enough, the owner showed me Barney"s imprinted initials.
Bob Sands

[InterState]

Replying to this thread hastened me to join. Bought a Pierce Arrow from Pollard many years ago, was fire damaged, many cars were lost. Got it cheap and still have it.

[Steve Moskowitz]

Curt, here is what I have got so far: "I will look and see if I can dig up anything. Sounds familiar though. I had all of the records but don't know what happened to them. I had a flood sometime ago and threw out tons of file boxes-mostly with research materials but who knows the records may have been in the debris as well. Sometimes I shake my head at myself when out of the blue I find stuff I was sure was gone. I have helped a number of people with similar requests-some had photos of the car at "The Yard" and I could tell them exactly where the car was in "The Yard".