Pierce-Arrow is one of the most luxurious cars of the 1920s, and it’s no surprise that its owner was Charlie Chaplin, known as the King of Comedy.
During that time, Pierce-Arrow was one of the top choices for Hollywood stars, business tycoons, and even members of royalty. In 1921, President William Howard Taft placed an order for 2 Pierce-Arrows to be used during national holidays, making them the first official White House vehicles. The illustrious history of Pierce-Arrow reached a milestone in 1929 with a record-breaking sales figure of 10,000 cars.
Pierce-Arrow was the choice of many famous individuals worldwide
The 1929 Pierce-Arrow exemplifies the cars of the early 20th century with its distinctive round headlights, long hood, and extended wheelbase. Chaplin purchased this car during the early years of the Great Depression for approximately $8,000.
An iconic car of the early 20th century with its distinctive round headlights, long hood, and extended wheelbase
Chaplin’s Pierce-Arrow was a Dual Cowl Phaeton Model 143, later sold to legendary racer Andy Granatelli, before finding its home in the Automotive Road of Dreams museum in Cam County, California. The odometer of the car stopped at 2,617 miles (4,212 km), although it is uncertain if this is the actual mileage.
Chaplin’s Pierce-Arrow was a Dual Cowl Phaeton Model 143
Charlie Chaplin dedicated himself to entertaining fans with some of the funniest and most famous films of all time. He became an irreplaceable icon of the silent film era. By 1920, Chaplin was known as one of the most famous artists in the world, earning over $600,000 a year.
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