Pierce-Arrow Model 38 Runabout

1917 to 1921 · Roadster · 3,000 built

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Shifty Estimate

$67,500

Low confidence · $51K to $84K

Sold median: Too few sales to call
Market cap: $202.5M · 3,000 built

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1917 Pierce-Arrow Model 38 Runabout, sold Sep 2025

Sold$67,500 · Hagerty Marketplace · Sep 2025

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Every recorded 1917 Pierce-Arrow Model 38 Runabout sale, by date and price

Sep 2025 · Hagerty Marketplace

$67,500 · 97,781 mi

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Specifications

Engine: I6, 6.8L
Power: 38 hp
Top speed: 55 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Curb weight: 3,800 lb
Production: 3,000 built

Common questions

How much does a Pierce-Arrow Model 38 Runabout cost?

The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $67,500. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $50,625 to $84,375, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1917 Pierce-Arrow Model 38 Runabout worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $67,500. We rate confidence low: 1 public sale in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.

What has a Pierce-Arrow Model 38 Runabout sold for at auction?

The most recent public sale we have on file:

$67,500Sep 3, 202597,781 mi

About the 1917 Pierce-Arrow Model 38 Runabout

The Model 38 Runabout represents Pierce-Arrow at its most sporting during the brass era. Built from 1917-1921 in Buffalo, this elegant roadster combined the marque's renowned luxury with genuine performance capability. The 6.8-liter inline-six produced 38 horsepower, substantial for the era, pushing the lightweight runabout to 55 mph. Pierce-Arrow's meticulous craftsmanship shines through in details like the integrated headlamps and hand-finished coachwork. With only 3,000 units produced across five years, the Model 38 is considerably rarer than contemporary Packard or Cadillac roadsters. These cars appeal to collectors seeking the pinnacle of American luxury from the immediate post-WWI period, when Pierce-Arrow still commanded Rolls-Royce money and delivered comparable quality.