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1919 Pierce-Arrow Series 31 Four-Passenger Roadster

Sold at RM Sotheby's on May 22, 2021, offered with no reserve.

$123,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $110,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1919
Make and model
Pierce-Arrow Sixes (Model 36, 38, 48, 66 and Series 31 to 81)
Generation
Sixes (Model 36, 38, 48, 66 and Series 31 to 81) (1910 to 1928)
Chassis
311365
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 4 comparable sales, 33% over its top.

Middle half of sales$43,250 to $82,500
Median$57,500
Sales behind it4Likely

From 4 sales of the Pierce-Arrow Sixes (Model 36, 38, 48, 66 and Series 31 to 81) (1910 to 1928) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $43,250 and $82,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1919 Pierce-Arrow Model 38 Five-Passenger Touring CarBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2025Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2025$70,000
1918 Pierce-Arrow Model 48 CoupeMecum, Sept. 20, 2025MecumSept. 20, 2025$38,000
c. 1917 Pierce-Arrow Model 48 Five-Passenger TouringGooding Christie's, Sept. 20, 2025Gooding Christie'sSept. 20, 2025$120,000
1924 Pierce-Arrow Series 33 Enclosed Drive LimousineMecum, Sept. 20, 2025MecumSept. 20, 2025$45,000