Mark Simmons Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I came across an article in an old copy of Modern Maturity some time ago. It told of a Mr.Wayne Pritchard of Great Bend Kansas who purchased a 1920 Pierce-Arrow coupe for the sum of $62.50 in 1955 I believe. In secrecy over the next 20 years he restored the car using 23+ karat gold, silver and nickle finishes. He finished the car and revealed it in the Summer of 1975 and shortly there after sold it to a Denver man for an undisclosed price. That man later sold it to The Dutch Wonderland Museum in Penn. for $180,000.00. Pritchard was 81 years old when he sold it in 1975 and is gone on to his reward I'm sure. Does anyone out there know where the Pierce-Arrow is today ? Or who might own it or even if it still exists ? Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 It was displayed at Carlisle in the late '70's. The gold was actually 4 in square sheets of gold leaf covered with clear. Interesting effect but not particularly good looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Look here. Gold Plated Pierce Arrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoringicons Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 This car ended up overseas and was recently (in the last year or two) resold at an RM auction-I believe it was at one of the London, England sales. Really ugly if you ask me. It would have been more impressive if it was an authentic restoration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdsbob Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Also posted on Curt's link...From RM Site:Automobiles of London Wednesday, October 27, 2010 From the Hooper Corporate CollectionAmazing gold-plated aluminium bodyEstimate: £70,000-£100,000 AUCTION RESULTS: Lot was Sold at a price of £89.600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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