America’s Car Museum: Luxury cars from the 1910s (photo diary)

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Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at 11:15:07am PST

The LeMay—America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington includes several elegant luxury cars from the 1910s.

1916 Pierce Arrow, 38-C Series 4 Brougham Limousine

Pierce-Arrow was the American equivalent of the British Rolls-Royce. This car has a 6-cylinder, 415 cubic inch, 38 horsepower engine with a 4-speed manual transmission.

In his book The American Automobile: A Centenary 1893-1993, Nick Georgano writes:

“Pierce-Arrows were among the highest-quality American cars, and were much favored by conservative East Coast buyers who wanted the best without ostentation.”

1917 Crane Simplex, Model 5 Brewster Body, 7-Passenger Touring

According to the Museum:

“The car was ordered by John D. Rockefeller Jr. as a birthday gift for his father, John D. Rockefeller Sr.’s 78^th birthday. This is one of two Rockefeller Crane Simplexes to survive.”