alsancle Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 A rarely seen club sedan. For Ed to chew on. Horrible advertisement for an interesting car. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1929-Pierce-Arrow-Landau-Club-Sedan-/224503834796 Made in America Buffalo NY Car runs beautiful and drives like a dream ready for that Weekend drive there is a slight paint issue on lower sill under front door passenger side Ride in style and have a piece of history all original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 At least it's only the second-worst ad we've ever seen... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 There are professionals who can reweave that tear on the driver's seat back. It's time consuming and not cheap, but there are so few alternatives: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Two serious questions: Is that the historic chicle and copa color scheme? Would the vent doors be plated originally? Extra points for correct Landau bar installation.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Winter front was available chrome, and was common. Hood doors available in paint or chrome to offset look. Done very rarely when new, common today. The car has a black steering column, thus it’s a safe bet the hood doors were just hood color. The trunk is terrible......it should be tossed in the trash. Colors are of the era closer to appropriate. Not my taste, but they are fine. It would look much better in a monochrome paint scheme with the top. This was a popular body style in 1929. I have owned one. Most had the “bright package” which is wire wheels, side mount covers, extra chrome, ect. Nice car that with some TLC would make a good driver, if you fix all the normal 1929 issues which certainly have not been done yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Just for our record: The car is said to be in Mahopac, New York; the June 29 auction had a starting price of $35,000 with ZERO bids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) Here's something very revealing to any alert reader: The seller paid $20,000 for this car. How do we know? The New York State paperwork in the picture tells us: "Receipt for payment of sales tax. Rate 8.375% $1675.00"! Edited July 8, 2021 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) Actually, that is what he paid sales taxes on, not necessarily what he paid for the car. Half the cars getting registered that are pre war are done at very low values to save on sales tax. Have any doubt? How many people just want an open title signed without any information filled in? More than half from my experience. Edited July 8, 2021 by edinmass (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) 44 minutes ago, edinmass said: Actually, that is what he paid sales taxes on, not necessarily what he paid for the car. If he didn't declare the actual value of the car, would such a disingenuous seller then declare all the car's needs and problems to the prospective buyer? Honesty of buyers and sellers always makes the experience, and the hobby, more enjoyable. We need to root out any opposite from our hobby. Edited July 8, 2021 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 9 hours ago, John_S_in_Penna said: Here's something very revealing to any alert reader: The seller paid $20,000 for this car. How do we know? The New York State paperwork in the picture tells us: "Receipt for payment of sales tax. Rate 8.375% $1675.00"! Is it relevant what the guy paid for the car? At this point its his car and he can ask what he wants. Whether or not he gets it is another story. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 When I bought and registered my LaSalle in Washington state, the employee at the Licensing office (we only go to a DMV equivalent for driving tests, etc.) didn't take my word for the sales price. She asked me if the car was running, leafed through her copy of Old Cars Price Guide, assigned a value, and assessed the sales tax. It surprised me, but I can see other states following suit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Massachusetts used the price guide to assess a tax figure. Then you must abate it. So that just means they stick it to you. If you know how the game is played, you can beat them. The law says they must offer you a hearing at one of a dozen spots. It's "on demand" no appointment necessary. So, if you go to the office at 3 pm on a Friday before a long weekend with a Monday holiday they are never there. Thus, they must do the sales tax figure on the paperwork presented. Last time I did this they tried to refuse me. I stood my ground, even after security was called. And I got my title at the stated number the bill of sale was made for. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) 25 minutes ago, edinmass said: Massachusetts used the price guide to assess a tax figure. Then you must abate it. So that just means they stick it to you. If you know how the game is played, you can beat them. The law says they must offer you a hearing at one of a dozen spots. It's "on demand" no appointment necessary. So, if you go to the office at 3 pm on a Friday before a long weekend with a Monday holiday they are never there. Thus, they must do the sales tax figure on the paperwork presented. Last time I did this they tried to refuse me. I stood my ground, even after security was called. And I got my title at the stated number the bill of sale was made for. Their use of the price guide is almost comical. They will also google the car while you are standing there. Edited July 8, 2021 by alsancle (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 $1675 sales tax is a rip-off. But in California it would have been more. 9.5% for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Chicle and Copra are more brownish shades. See Model A Fords Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 Seems to be having trouble finding a home. Not sure why, ask is only 65K. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1929-Other-Makes-Pierce-Arrow-Landau-Club-/225780252368 About this vehicle: Absolute tank on the road Has one spot on passenger side on paint to be touched up Vehicle Details: Have original motor to go with sale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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