Name: Classic Cars | Pierce Arrow
Uploaded: 2016-10-05
Duration: 10 min 21 s
Description: 1913 38C Brougham - "built up to a standard, not down to a price" - was worth the value of several houses at the time, with the special cachet of being the first car owned by the White House. Beautifully detailed inside and out, the Pierce Arrow projected the status and wealth of its owners.

Almost like driving one...take a glimpse under the hood and inside 5 classic American-made cars from the 1920's to the 1960's.

1913 38C Brougham - "built up to a standard, not down to a price" - was worth the value of several houses at the time, with the special cachet of being the first car owned by the White House. Beautifully detailed inside and out, the Pierce Arrow projected the status and wealth of its owners.

Pierce Arrow

The 1930 Model J Duesenberg was the pinnacle of automotive engineering in power and speed, holding records not surpassed until the 1960's. Magnates like Hearst, the King of Spain and the movie star Gary Cooper owned Duesenbergs - they were a car made for the flamboyantly wealthy.

Duesenberg

The Hudson Terraplane 1937 Series 72 was a fast and affordable car with unique style and innovative design. But the cars were also reliable and well built, so the company, unlike others, survived the Depression.

Terraplane

The 1963 Split-Window Stingray Coupe combined power, performance, precision and youthful design. Its unique, sleek and progressive look has kept it a perennial favorite with auto enthusiasts and collectors.

Corvette

The Oldsmobile F88 was a "dream car" of the GM Oldsmobile line, but the auto, despite its sophisticated, debonair styling, was destined never to see production. However, after many decades, there is one to be seen, and how and why it is finally available to view is a story in itself!

Oldsmobile

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT-500 was born of the 1960's vibe and the racing experience of Carroll Shelby, who set speed records at Bonnevile salt flats. Its "boulevard cruiser" style and powerful engine made this muscle car one of the highest sellers of its time.