1935 Pierce Arrow V - 12 Convertible Coupe
by Allen Beatty
Title
1935 Pierce Arrow V - 12 Convertible Coupe
Artist
Allen Beatty
Medium
Photograph - Photographs - Photopainting - Digital Painting
Description
1935 Pierce Arrow V-12 Convertible Coupe by Allen Beatty
A 1935 Pierce Arrow V-12 Convertible Coupe featuring the elegant presentation of the spare tire wire wheel. One of the classic cars competing in the first annual Edison Concours d'Elegance held in West Orange, New Jersey. A Concours d'Elegance (from French meaning a competition of elegance referring to the gathering of prestigious cars) dates back to 17th Century French aristocracy, who paraded horse-drawn carriages in the parks of Paris during Summer weekends and holidays. Over time, carriages became horseless and the gatherings became a competition among automobile owners to be judged on the appearance of their automobiles.
Traditionally, vehicle judging at a Concours d'Elegance is more demanding than that of a neighborhood or general automobile show. Trained judges examine the vehicle thoroughly. They rate each and every component. Only those vehicles that are judged perfect (or very nearly so) in every way, are considered eligible for trophy class. A Concours d'Elegance show features only the best of the best.
Alone among American manufacturers , Pierce Arrow was the only one devoted exclusively to the production of luxury cars. Only 875 Pierce Arrows were produced in 1935. The convertible coupe body is one of less than a dozen constructed and one of four remaining. The car was completely restored in the 1990's and was awarded with a First in Class at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in 2014.
1st Place Winner of the 3/19 Blue Cars or Trucks Contest
This image is Featured in the following FAA Groups:
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March 11th, 2016
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Comments (37)
Allen Beatty
Bob, thank you very much for the Home Page Feature in the Your Very Best Photography Group
Allen Beatty
Romuald, thank you very much for the Home Page Feature in the Arts Fantastic World Group
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Allen Beatty replied:
John, thank you very much for the Home Page Feature in the Images That Excite You Group
Allen Beatty
Judy, thank you very much for the Home Page Feature in the USA Photographers Only Group
Don Columbus
Congratulations Allen, your work is Featured in "All Automotive Artworks" I invite you to place it in the group's "2019 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Allen Beatty replied:
Don, thank you very much for the Home Page Feature in the All Automotive Artworks Group
Sharon Popek
Congratulations on your first place win in the Blue Car or Truck Contest sponsored by the Weekly Photography Challenge Group!