37PackardMan Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Recently Turner Classic Movies played Harold Lloyd's 1928 movie...Speedy. A Pierce was used in one of the scenes. I am a Packard guy, so I don't know about the ornaments before the archer. Was it standard in '27-28? I am assuming the car is a Pierce because of the flared headlights... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoneyPit Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Definitely a Pierce, but that would be an accessory mascot and not one of the Pierce ones. I am far from an expert on the make, but earlier PA cars had a wheel shaped mascot with an arrow through it and Pierce written in either block letters or script in its center as a factory accessory. There’s also a wheel version where the front outline of the car is showing in the wheel. Another one which was available was a figure of Mercury throwing an arrow, and then the Archer versions began. I will assume that the mascot on the car above was one of the higher quality aftermarket ones which would reflect the owner’s taste. It looks like a fabulous mascot on there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 The car is definitely a 1925-1927 Series 80 "Deluxe" (vs. "coach" series), and probably an EDL (Enclosed Driver Limousine) as I think I see a division glass. I agree with @TheMoneyPitthat the mascot is not one of the factory accessory mascots he describes, and that it is a high-quality aftermarket offering. Look at the bald front tires! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) Harold Lloyd was a prolific Packard and Pierce Arrow owner. His last pre war car he kept for a long time, it was a 1936 Pierce V-12 Sedan. He kept the car into the late 60's, and comedian Steve Martin has written about the car and riding in it as a young teen. The car last I knew was in upstate New York. Two or three of his Packards are also still around. Edited May 4, 2021 by edinmass (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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