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Pierce-Arrow Model 48-B-3 Runabout

Pierce-Arrow Model 48-B-3 Runabout

The Pierce-Arrow company name translates as "Piercing Arrow". This arrow became a symbol of the very expensive and luxurious cars that were produced in Buffalo (New York) from 1908 to 1938. The firm was founded by George Pierce and originally bore his name, but in 1908 it was renamed Pierce-Arrow after the most famous Great Arrow model. Since 1914, wide-set headlights attached to the front fenders have become the hallmark of the Pierce-Arrow models. This design, with minor changes, survived until 1938.

Design Pierce-Arrow Model 48-B-3 Runabout

In the first decade of the 20th century, the Pierce company from Buffalo (New York) established itself in the upper segment of the American market thanks to the Great Arrow model, in honor of which it even changed its name to Pierce-Arrow.

Design Pierce-Arrow Model 48-B-3 Runabout

This luxurious 4-cylinder car won the Glidden Tour race four times in a row (1905-1908), making it popular among the American elite. But in 1910 the company abandoned the Great Arrow series, focusing on the production of three 6-cylinder models: 6-36, 6-48 and 6-66.

Pierce-Arrow Model 48 occupied an intermediate position among them, that is, it was not yet the most expensive, despite the price of over $ 6,000. It was produced longer than the others, and in 1918-1920. remained the only one in the line.

Design Pierce-Arrow Model 48-B-3 Runabout

The Pierce-Arrow Model 48 had a typical rear-wheel drive chassis for its time with continuous axles on semi-elliptical springs and mechanical brakes on the rear wheels.

Design Pierce-Arrow Model 48-B-3 Runabout

The peculiarity of its in-line 6-cylinder engine was that the cylinders were cast from cast iron in pairs and installed on a common aluminum crankcase, and the intake and exhaust valves were located on opposite sides of the block and were controlled by two lower camshafts (T-head scheme). With a displacement of 8587 cm3, the tax power was 48 hp, but the amount of real horsepower exceeded 90.

Design Pierce-Arrow Model 48-B-3 Runabout

The gearbox was a 4-speed tapered clutch, the ignition system was from a magneto. The model was modernized several times, as indicated in its name: 48B-1, 48B-2, etc., up to 48V-5. In 1918, its power unit received additional pairs of valves for each cylinder (Dual Valve Six) and a duplicated ignition system.

Under the hood Pierce-Arrow Model 48-B-3 Runabout

In 1913 Pierce-Arrow patented the original design of the headlamps mounted in the front fenders. It was the idea of Herbert Dawley, who in 1912 headed the Pierce-Arrow Art Department.

Interior Pierce-Arrow Model 48-B-3 Runabout

These widely spaced headlights, replacing the separately standing acetylene ones, helped not only to distinguish Pierce-Arrow vehicles from competitors, but also to illuminate a wider section of the road. The Pierce-Arrow Model 48 featured 14 different body styles, from the Runabout two-seater roadster to the seven-seater limousine.

All of these bodies were made from aluminum panels by the Buffalo-based Aluminum Company of America. Color options, finishing materials and accessories were chosen by each client at his own discretion.

The Pierce-Arrow Model 48 proved to be so popular that it made the company the largest luxury automaker in the United States.

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Our “Build-a-Bookmobile” LEGO kit is now for sale!

The AACA Library’s 1955 Chevrolet bookmobile can now fit in the palm of your hand. This custom LEGO kit was designed in-house by AACA Library staff and comes with all the pieces needed to build the model, an attractive looking box, professionally printed building instruction booklet, and vinyl decals.

Lots of playability here. The finished model features a removable top for seating a minifigure, and the book box doors fold open to reveal shelving and display monitors. We’ve also included some extra pieces and steps in the instructions, so that you can finish off your bookmobile the way you want it to look.

Quantities are extremely limited. This signed and numbered run of 55 kits is now down to less than 15. Don’t delay; get your ‘55 for $55 today!

The “Build-a-Bookmobile” kit can be purchased through the AACA’s online merchandise shop:

Love of antique cars delivers scholarship

Brandon Kauffman, a junior at Bloomsburg University, can thank his grandparents for developing in him a love of antique cars. It’s that love of antique cars which led to his being chosen to receive a scholarship from the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA). 

“I was around 4 to 5 years old when I started to understand what makes a car antique and became more interested in them,” says Kauffman, from Enola. “My grandparents on my mother’s side have been in the AACA for many years. Growing up, I always went to car shows and tours with them which allowed me to experience many new places such as Niagara Falls, Lancaster County, and the Finger Lakes Region of New York.”

The Antique Automobile Club of America’s one goal is the preservation and enjoyment of automotive history of all types. The AACA has Nationals (meets) and Tours to Regional events which bring enthusiasts together through National activities. 

“This club is made up of regions throughout the United States and multiple countries,” says Kauffman. “The different regions set up tours and shows within their area and find ways for everyone to show off their cars.”

Kauffman is a student member of the AACA. 

“I think being involved with the club for my entire life helped me in winning this scholarship. Everyone within the club knows me. My grandfather was the national president a few years back which made it possible for me to get a few letters of recommendation for the scholarship from members of the club,” says Kauffman.

“I have been interested in antique cars for as long as I can remember. Since I was young, my parents always took me to the local dirt track races at Silver Springs Speedway and Williams Grove Speedway. This interest with racing tied nicely with the AACA because they have many antique racecars as well,” says Kauffman.

Kauffman was one of the three students chosen for this scholarship. Thanks to Kauffman’s grandfather, Don Barlup, Kauffman heard about the scholarship which led him to apply. “It feels great to have won this scholarship. It is very rewarding to know that I was selected among many applicants. This was my first scholarship that I have ever won,” says Kauffman.

“I plan to cover my fall tuition at Bloomsburg University with the money from this scholarship,” says Kauffman. “While I don’t personally own any antique cars, I have always had my eye on some in my grandfather’s collection. I would love to own an antique car eventually. It is a totally different experience driving an antique car compared to a modern car. It’s about the drive, not the technology or heated seats, which is why I love it,” says Kauffman.

Long weekend shenanigans: a 14 mile hike with waterfalls and 360 views, a spontaneous trip to Hershey because I’d never been to PA and why not, and a 5k following 3 weeks of pretty much zero exercise. 

More info below the cut, but suffice it to say I’m floating into this short week full of joy.