Before building cars this company was in the birdcage business (look at the birds on the emblems !) . The first car was offered in 1901.
The Pierce-Great-Arrow won the Glidden Trial in 1905, the name PIERCE - ARROW being introduced in 1909. The cars of 1914 - 1923 were very large and expensive and prestigious.
In 1923, a smaller and less expensive car (the Model 80) was introduced , but an unusual deficit forced a merger with STUDEBAKER in 1929. Their best year was 1929 with more than 10,000 cars built.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgutuwldjpTUBlqM6NsxvX7Gj9ukb8p1-MENPF1Dp9irjmFAI9aerZLhbp2S8QjE7asZ1fFmXregd6jSD2Tn2Nl7DX2m4rEr8_g7CCeL4QAd66YuwpZ37k38XF0pYaXgRwqV9vZKUTUw6o/s400/PIERCE+ARROW++8+emblem+badge+vintage+oldtimer.JPG) |
Two pieces emblem. No makers mark |
Year
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Dimensions
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6.8 cm x 4.7 cm
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1927 - 1930
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Estimate
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![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXeaJhtOu3cC4l8Mgg_rZg_4lhcEg52vRk1Qto_chDLL218AM8Qs1mMM7S4JmZKpUmPAkklbymM5EAXFs17acMcELdyN3NNKoKh3UmVCWaA2e0gOPDJLS76agntYOtXEn9sOE4144Bv4k/s400/PIERCE+ARROW+ad+1927.JPG) |
1927 emblem with original advertisement |
From 1910 to 1932 there was a PIERCE - ARROW truck division. The range was from 2 1/2 to 7 1/2 tons. In 1927 they introduced the PIERCE FLEET ARROW WAGON using the the engine and other components from the Series 80 passenger car.
Here you see the wonderful emblem:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAnIZc0WDPhDM66RVKaWlc2pxdv4hxoOktnSUEhyKwk8B0UbfJT2kvJraN9BC2E8CTP0GYaVNhvO6Ckr40i2584iuVOs09GtRyWou772n7xkvPz20gqF__jzpPdNMVdHNZ_UjQIYMMO_o/s400/PIERCE+ARROW+Fleet+wagon+truck+vintage+badge%2523.JPG) |
large truck emblem |
Dimensions | 9.8 cm x 5.2 cm |
Year | 1927 - 1930 |
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![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTN0pTrtaBa_0qdeXMhyphenhyphenacB8EwzT1WUP4BGeVMDSSWj19r5a9YHuU7CoQtVTLeTU0x1ReeMXYY2ZBdUqICeS-_tWL7iBIFqO4o0pQdbEIoBo-wEYQE73tIG3goOvs3F4qp-50i23S8V6k/s320/PIERCE+ARROW+fleet+reverse+Typ+80+badge.JPG) |
reverse with makers mark: D. L. AULD |
In 1928 the first PIERCE ARROW engine with 8 cylinders was offered.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqazFpAYD1u44q-_GXov1043cyEJ8fQF2P1fGf8GoGROlI0Dukr6qsxAf-oZD5-z2QHqKhq_i5zibPKcpls3ImzmsROZUCQ62IA6UyRbbgWF3AaAFdzC4y1EfoNlcxMX9Mcw34zn-liNk/s320/PIERCE+ARROW+8+1928+1929.JPG) |
there was also a round emblem with a 12 |
Dimensions | 12.5 cm x 6.0 cm |
Year | 1928 |
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In 1931 the first PIERCE ARROW with a 12 cylinder was offered (the Model 51 and 53).
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQCZQWfq9c0g5uGqcZOnsLlIHURALy5ehAUAW3HXXevshk_4giBTQamm9naCpTmd9VQVtUcmWXOdxcZ3tk7VDYZFLzs3-l3_jWoy69g2o2umiaSqEG7Hw8HFCtCp_5bSr8XSiNs7CUwvU/s320/PIERCE+12+badge+cylinder.JPG) |
very small emblem for a 12-cylinder car |
Dimensions | 4.5 cm x 1.8 cm |
Year | 1931 |
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![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhug2ZdYKUlTMAcLpzvKEOKl4fu4e7H5_noqq60CTECEMSPK36iiNCAOVVn7-e8reXo6zOGw8t37CiN1U6adSsDGTHYHA9W1u_m9amPgkqtwKpl2YC2gz0EHkPnVeeSa0r89CxNo5FnX7k/s400/PIERCE+ARROW+1934+badge+vintage+oldtimer.JPG) |
DIXIT ET FECIT that means: He said and did |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMfoMBbwmQ0AbipWDpjOmXORWxhTdez6plAYXy6cJdBvJWa6psN9sruUqRv_xsgNhgw7m7fYI5FSg5gc_UYyVfyBwr_gsNePFhWkgMewx450uKMkdnavj9GoKkyIplUWQXIkYsR632efk/s400/PIERCE+ARROW+1936.JPG) |
Two pieces emblem. No makers mark |
Year
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Dimensions
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11.5 cm x 6.9 cm
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1934
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Estimate
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For more beautiful car emblems see top right ( list of car makers ).
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