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| 1932 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I |
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Price: $120,000 |
Last Updated 12 hours ago
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| Year: |
1932 |
| Make: |
Rolls-Royce |
| Model: |
Silver Cloud I |
| Trim: |
N\A |
| Engine: |
429ci V12 |
| Fuel: |
N\A |
| Color: |
Tan |
| Miles: |
9999 |
| Stock #: |
8621 |
| Body Style: |
N\A |
| Condition: |
Used |
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Vehicle Description
1932 Pierce Arrow Model 52 Convertible Sedan Another page to find in car history. In the first few moments of demonstration, any model of the New Twelve line registers as a brilliant example of engineering discovery and creation. No other fine cars are like or even comparable...none has so completely harnessed and controlled the amazing power of twelve cylinders...or made this power so obedient to every wish and whim of silent, luxurious motoring From a 1932 print ad, showing pricing of various twelves at $3,295 to $4,500 when a Ford Model A was about $450. For consignment, 1932 Pierce Arrow Model 52 Convertible Sedan showing 36,625 miles, but the true miles are unknown. Elegance, opulence, and pure panache, this was the top of the proverbial automotive food chain in 1932. Exterior If you think one color would do for the ultra affluent, think again. In line with the times but on a more opulent scale is the play of Tan and Brown on this enormous, make that gigantic automobile. And it's not just the alternating colors, but everything is scaled up on this car, from the big headlights up front and spectacular 18-inch painted wooden spoke wheels to the rear trunk and articulated fenders connected by wide running boards. The tan canvas roof extends over the long cabin, providing a small glass window in back but drivers will likely rely more on the two side mirrors that are attached to the side spare wheels with chrome clamps. Up front, it's a symmetrical dreamscape with six different lights, two horns, a large and stately grille, all underscored by the chrome bumper. Imperfections on this classic include a patch of black, chips throughout including on panel edges, chipped paint on the windscreen frame, scuffs, scratches, and off color touch ups. Interior Artfully crafted leather door panels are topped by decorative wooden headers and metal hardware, and the mottled pattern is transferred onto the bench seats, the front of which shows a touch of age and light wear. Rear passengers are afforded a robe loop, map pockets in the doors, and wood fronted compartments on the side walls. For the driver, a proper black steering wheel fronts a fancy dashboard with turned metal faceplate housing black faced gauges while ride control levers reside to the right, all under a leather padded dash header. Tan carpet covers the floor while the mottled leather lines the footwells. Drivetrain Clean conditions are found behind the vented engine covers as we gaze upon the glossy black 429ci V12 with a 2-barrel carburetor and capable of 150 horsepower, for comparison, the Model A put out 40hp. The car is moved via a floor mounted shifter over the 3-speed manual transmission and power is routed to the rear wheels and 4.21 gears. The car operates on a 12 volt system. Undercarriage The liberal use of brown paint helps create a tidy underside and conditions are clean with minor signs of use. Mechanical drum brakes are at all four wheels and leaf spring suspension is utilized at both ends. A single exhaust travels the distance and through a stock style muffler before exiting out back. Drive-Ability Home, James! Sorry, we know it's gauche, but we couldn't resist, because even in the driver's seat, you feel kingly in this beast of a car. With the right mix of choke and spark, the V12 comes to life, and the car accelerates smoothly onto the test loop with an acre of hood ahead us and pretty good distance to the rear. The tall white wall tires and leaf springs absorb every imperfection in the road, and the sheer size and seats help buffer noise and vibration. Other than the clock, all functions operate as intended and it's time to clear some space in the mall to place this one under the lights. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase. According to the Pierce Arrow Society, after bankruptcy |
Vehicle Options
Leather Seating,Instrumentation,Electric Clock |
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