Oldtimer gallery. Cars. USA pre-1932 makes. Peerless.
1900-1925, Peerless Motor Car Co., Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
1925-1931, Peerless Motor Car Corp., Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
1932 (assembled from parts in X 1931 and sold as 1932 year model, some carry 1930 bumpers)
Peerless Master DeLuxe Eight (model B), Continental 13K 115hp 322.06 cu.in. (5277.7cc), bore 33/8", stroke 41/2", 125" and 130" wheelbases, 1219 built (all "Master")
cabriolet, 81k photo, 29k photo
5-passenger sedan, 57k photo, 48k photo
Peerless Custom Eight (model C), Continental 13K 120hp 322.06 cu.in. (5277.7cc), bore 33/8", stroke 41/2", 2 carburetors, 138" wheelbase, 555 built (all "Custom")
7-passenger sedan, 40k photo
Peerless V-16 173hp 464.6 cu.in. (7613cc), only 1 prototype built in Summer 1931 as 1932 year model
5-passenger sedan, 19k photo, 142k photo, 93k photo
1931 (single-bar bumpers, 4 vent hinges instead of louvres, 3-spoked steering wheel, inside visors; built till June 30, 1931, then production stopped, models and prices as in 1930)
technical data, 245k photo, 264k photo
Peerless Standard Eight (model A), Continental 17S 85hp 246.69 cu.in. (4042.5cc), bore 27/8", stroke 43/4", 3-speed + reverse, 118" wheelbase, 2003 built (all "Standard")
coupe, $1.495
5-passenger sedan, $1.495
club sedan, $1.545
brougham, $1.545
cabriolet, $1.595
Peerless Master Eight (model B), Continental 13K 115hp 322.06 cu.in. (5277.7cc), bore 33/8", stroke 41/2", 1 carburetor, 4-speed + reverse, 125" wheelbase, 1219 built (all "Master")
rumbleseat coupe, $1.995, 165k photo, 140k photo
5-passenger sedan, $1.995, 85k photo, 229k photo
club sedan by Weymann, $2.045, 189k photo, 56k photo
brougham, $2.045
cabriolet, $2.095
Peerless Master DeLuxe Eight, 115hp, 4-speed + reverse, 1274 built (all "Master")
5-passenger deluxe sedan, 58k photo
Peerless Custom Eight (model C), Continental 13K 120hp/3200rpm 322.06 cu.in. (5277.7cc), bore 33/8", stroke 41/2", 2 carburetors, 138" wheelbase, 555 built (all "Custom")
coupe, $2.795
5-passenger sedan, $2.795
club sedan, $2.845, 87k photo, 78k photo
brougham, $2.845
7-passenger sedan, $2.945
limousine, $3.145
Peerless Eight-125, Continental 12K 114hp 322 cu.in. (5277cc), 1165 built in 1929 (incl. 364 sold as 1930-year cars)
roadster, $2.195
coupe, $2.195
victoria, $2.195
5-passenger sedan, $2.195
7-passenger sedan, $2.295
7-passenger limousine, $2.495
1930 (6-61A - horizontal louvres, 6-81 - 22 vertical louvres, 8-125 - 31 vertical louvres, Standard, Master, Custom - 6 groups of 5 vertical louvres)
Peerless Six-61A, Continental 11E 62hp/3150rpm, 214.71 cu.in. (3518.4cc), bore 33/8", stroke 4", 116" wheelbase (built in 1929, sold as 1930), 4057 built, side vents on the cowl (1930 model), since 1 IX 1929 replaced Six-61
5-passenger sedan, 130k photo, 75k photo, 49k photo
Peerless Six-81, Continental 18C straight 6-cyl., 66hp 248.26 cu.in. (4068.2cc), bore 33/8", stroke 45/8", 3-speed + reverse, 116" wheelbase, (built in 1929, sold as 1930), 3626 built (1928-1930), side vents on the cowl (1930 model)
deluxe rumbleseat coupe, 22k photo, 18k photo
5-passenger sedan, 293k photo, 54k photo, late 1929. 1930 model, 92k photo
Six-81 1928-1930 chassis serial numbers: 1st series C810025...C812900, 2nd series C812901...C813651.
Six-81 1928-1930 motor serial numbers: 1st series C810025...C812900, 2nd series 18C-101...18C-3809.
Peerless Standard Eight (model A), Continental 17S straight 8-cyl. 85hp 246.69 cu.in. (4042.5cc), bore 27/8", stroke 43/4", 3-speed + reverse, 118" wheelbase, 2003 built (all "Standard"), Standard model appeared later than Master and Custom.
convertible rumbleseat coupe, 23k ads
rumbleseat coupe, 23k ads
4-door club sedan, 23k ads
5-passenger sedan, $1.495, 190k photo, 155k photo, 79k photo, 99k photo
4-door brougham, 23k ads
Standard Eight serial numbers: chassis 10001...12003, motor 17S-1001...17S-3033.
Peerless Master Eight (model B), Continental 13K straight 8-cyl. 115hp 322.06 cu.in. (5277.7cc), bore 33/8", stroke 41/2", 1 carburetor, 4-speed + reverse, 125" wheelbase, 1219 built
2-passenger cabriolet, 27k photo
2-passenger coupe, $1.995, 5k ads
5-passenger sedan, 34k photo
5-passenger brougham
Master Eight serial numbers: chassis 40001...41219, motor 13K-101...13K-1375.
Peerless Custom Eight (model C), Continental 13K straight 8-cyl., 120hp 322.06 cu.in. (5277.7cc), bore 33/8", stroke 41/2", 2 carburetors, 4-speed + reverse, 138" wheelbase, 555 built (all "Custom")
7-passenger sedan, 19k photo, 153k photo
Custom Eight serial numbers: chassis 70001...70555, motor 13K-3001...13K-3653.
Peerless Eight-125, Continental 12K straight 8-cyl. 114hp 322 cu.in. (5277cc), 130" and 138" wheelbase, 1165 built in 1929 (incl. 364 sold as 1930-year cars)
roadster, $2.195
coupe, $2.195
victoria, $2.195
5-passenger sedan, $2.195
7-passenger sedan, $2.295, 47k photo
7-passenger limousine, $2.495
Eight-125 chassis serial numbers: 1st series C125501...C126290, 2nd series C126291...C126665.
Eight-125 motor serial numbers: 12K-501...12K-1629.
1929 (new radiator shell on all models; 6-61 - horizontal louvres, 6-81, 6-91 - 22 vertical louvres, 8-125 - 31 vertical louvres and very long bonnet; 30 IX 1929 - the last day of 1929 year models, since 1 X 1929 - 1930 year models)
Peerless Six-61, Continental 11-E straight 6-cyl. 62hp 214.71 cu.in. (3518.4cc), bore 33/8", stroke 4", 3-speed + reverse, 116" wheelbase, 4950 built
horizontal bonnet louvres, all bodies by Murray; colors - rich blue, soft tan, midnight black
rumbleseat roadster, $1.195, 59k photo, 27k photo
deluxe rumbleseat roadster coupe, 29k photo, 19k photo, 68k photo
deluxe victoria, 76k photo, 46k photo, owner - Ken Lilienthal
5-passenger sedan, $1.395, 90k photo, 142k photo, 37k photo
Six-61 chassis serial numbers: 1st series 610501...615450, 2nd series 615451...619507.
Six-61 motor serial numbers: 11E-5200...11E-13297.
Peerless Six-81, Continental 18C straight 6-cyl., 66hp 248.26 cu.in. (4068.2cc), bore 33/8", stroke 45/8", 3-speed + reverse, 116" wheelbase, 3626 built (1928-1930)
5-passenger phaeton, $1.545
2-4-passenger rumbleseat coupe, $1.595
4-passenger victoria, $1.595, 161k photo, 269k photo
5-passenger sedan, $1.595, 146k photo in San-Francisco, 45k 1930 photo, Uusimaa, Finland, 42k 1930 photo, Uusimaa, Finland, 76k photo, 63k photo, 63k photo, 235k photo
motor, right side, 46k photo, left side, 50k photo
Peerless Six-91, Collins straight 6-cyl., 70hp/2800rpm 288.63 cu.in. (4729.9cc), bore 31/2", stroke 5", 128" (7-pass sedan) and 120" (the rest) wheelbases, 3195 built (all "91")
Six-91 1928-1929 serial numbers: chassis B910001...B913195, motor 91-5001...91-8098.
Peerless Eight-125, Continental 12K straight 8-cyl., 114hp 322 cu.in. (5277cc), 130" and 138" wheelbase, 1165 built (incl. 364 sold as 1930-year cars)
roadster, $2.195
coupe, 130" wheelbase, $2.195
victoria, $2.195
5-passenger sedan, $2.195
7-passenger sedan, 138" wheelbase, $2.295, 217k photo, 58k photo, 113k photo, 8-125 towing two 6-81 and 6-61, San-Francisco, 1930, 317k photo
7-passenger limousine, $2.495
1928 (Six-91 replaced Six-90 early in 1928; 6-60, 6-80 - 24 louvres, 6-90 - 28 louvres, 6-91 - 22 louvres, 8-69 - 29 louvres)
Peerless Six-60, 116" wheelbase, 7030 built (all "60")
1st series - Continental 10E straight 6-cyl. 62hp 199.10 cu.in. (3262.6cc), bore 31/4", stroke 4"
2nd series - Continental 11-E straight 6-cyl. 62hp 214.71 cu.in. (3518.4cc), bore 33/8", stroke 4"
2+2-passenger rumbleseat roadster, 113k ads
5-passenger sport phaeton, 113k ads
2+2-passenger rumbleseat roadster coupe, 106k ads
5-passenger sedan, $1.345, 115k ads
5-passenger sedan with false landau bars by Raulang, Cleveland, Ohio, 80k photo
Six-60 1927-1928 chassis serial numbers: 1st series A400501...A403539, 2nd series B600001...B603991.
Six-60 1927-1928 motor serial numbers: 1st series 10E-1...10E-5754, 2nd series 11E-101...11E-1000.
Peerless Six-80, Continental 8U straight 6-cyl., 63hp/2800rpm 230.21 cu.in. (3772.4cc), bore 31/4", stroke 45/8", 3-speed + reverse, 116" wheelbase, 14954 built (all "80")
rumbleseat coupe, 30k photo, 37k photo
Six-80 1926-1928 chassis serial numbers: 1st series 350501...361910, 2nd series B800001...B803544.
Six-80 1926-1928 motor serial numbers: 8U-101...8U-14625.
Peerless Six-81, Continental 18C straight 6-cyl., 66hp 248.26 cu.in. (4068.2cc), bore 33/8", stroke 45/8", 3-speed + reverse, 116" wheelbase, 3626 built (1928-1930)
Officially 1929 model but appeared in August 1928.
7-passenger sedan, 104k ads
Peerless Six-90, Collins straight 6-cyl., 70hp/2800rpm 288.63 cu.in. (4729.9cc), bore 31/2", stroke 5", 120" wheelbase, 4176 built (all "90")
Six-90 1927-1928 chassis serial numbers: 1st series 390001...393032, 2nd series B900001...B901144.
Six-90 1927-1928 motor serial numbers: 90-01...90-3680.
Peerless Six-91, Collins straight 6-cyl., 70hp/2800rpm 288.63 cu.in. (4729.9cc), bore 31/2", stroke 5", 128" (7-pass. sedan) and 120" (the rest) wheelbases, 3195 built (all "91")
Peerless Six-91 has new radiator shell, new body design and long sweeping fenders.
cabriolet, 166k ads
rumbleseat coupe, $1.895, 211k ads
victoria, $1.895, 140k ads
metropolitan sedan, 133k ads
5-passenger sedan, $1.895, 102k photo
7-passenger sedan, 55k photo
Peerless V-Eight-69, Peerless Equipoised Eight, V8-cyl. cast four in bloc 80hp 331.83 cu.in. (5437.7cc), bore 31/4", stroke 5", 3-speed + reverse, 1261/2" and 1331/2" wheelbase, 362 built in 1928
boattail rumbleseat roadster, 142k photo, 69k photo
5-passenger coupe, 55k photo
5-passenger sedan, $2.995
7-passenger sedan, $3.095
V-Eight-69 1926-1928 chassis serial numbers: 1st series 335501...336505, 2nd series B690001...B690759.
V-Eight-69 1926-1928 motor serial numbers: 36001...37503.
1927 (Six-60 replaced Six-72 in late 1927; 6-60, 6-80 - 24 louvres, 6-90 - 28 louvres, 6-72 - 31 louvres, 8-69 - 29 louvres)
Peerless Six-60, Continental 10E straight 6-cyl. 62hp 199.10 cu.in. (3262.6cc), bore 31/4", stroke 4", 116" wheelbase, 7030 built (all "60")
boattail rumbleseat roadster, $1.395
boattail rumbleseat roadster coupe, $1.445, 45k photo
5-passenger sedan, 130k photo
Peerless Six-80, Continental 8U straight 6-cyl., 63hp/2800rpm 230.21 cu.in. (3772.4cc), bore 31/4", stroke 45/8", 3-speed + reverse, 116" wheelbase, 14954 built (all "80")
boattail rumbleseat roadster, 66k photo
sport phaeton, 76k photo
boattail rumbleseat roadster coupe, $1.565, 69k photo
2-door 5-passenger sedan, 84k photo
4-door 5-passenger sedan, $1.595, 85k photo
taxi cab for New York, 139k photo, 147k photo
chassis, 87k photo
Peerless Six-90, Collins straight 6-cyl., 70hp/2800rpm 288.63 cu.in. (4729.9cc), bore 31/2", stroke 5", 120" wheelbase, 4176 built (all "90"), 55k photo
boattail rumbleseat roadster, 33k photo, 104k photo, 107k photo
phaeton, 29k photo
boattail rumbleseat roadster coupe, $1.725, 72k photo, 22k photo
5-passenger close-coupled sport sedan (false landaulet), $1.895, 34k photo
5-passenger sedan, $1.895, 240k photo, 62k photo
landaulet, $1.995, 32k photo, 31k photo
chassis, 107k photo, motor, 87k photo, dashboard, 63k photo
Peerless Six-72, Collins straight 6-cyl., 70hp 288.63 cu.in. (4729.9cc), bore 31/2", stroke 5", 126" and 133" wheelbase, 5567 built (all "72")
boattail rumbleseat roadster, 33k photo
boattail rumbleseat roadster coupe, $2.295
pickup, 267k photo
Six-72 1925-1927 chassis serial numbers: 1st series 302501...307788, 2nd series B702001...B720279.
Six-72 1925-1927 motor serial numbers: 62801...68054.
Peerless V-Eight-69, Peerless Equipoised Eight, V8-cyl. cast four in bloc 80hp 331.83 cu.in. (5437.7cc), bore 31/4", stroke 5", 3-speed + reverse, 1261/2" and 1331/2" wheelbase, 1401 built in 1926-1927
boattail rumbleseat roadster, 30k 1927 photo
roadster coupe, $2.795
7-passenger sedan, 1331/2" wheelbase, $3.595, 48k photo, 26k photo
1926 (6-72, 8-69 - disc wheels as standard equipment, 6-80 - 24 louvres, 6-72 - 31 louvres, 8-69 - 29 louvres)
Peerless Six-80, Continental 8U straight 6-cyl., 63hp/2800rpm 230.21 cu.in. (3772.4cc), bore 31/4", stroke 45/8", 3-speed + reverse, 116" wheelbase, 14954 built (all "80"), 36k photo
5-passenger touring, $1.395, 53k photo, 27k photo
2-4-passenger boattail roadster, $1.495, 126k photo, 67k photo, 38k photo
2-passenger roadster coupe, 58k photo, 326k photo, Cleveland, VI 1926
5-passenger 2-door sedan, 21k photo
5-passenger 4-door sedan by Gotfredson, $1.595, 38k photo
taxi cab for New York, 250 built, 227k photo, 326k photo, Cleveland, VI 1926
van, 127k photo
chassis, 73k photo
Peerless Six-72, Collins straight 6-cyl., 70hp 288.63 cu.in. (4729.9cc), bore 31/2", stroke 5", 126" and 133" wheelbase, 5567 built (all "72")
boattail roadster, $2.195, 50k photo
sedan, $2.300
Peerless V-Eight-69, Peerless Equipoised Eight, V8-cyl. cast four in bloc 80hp 331.83 cu.in. (5437.7cc), bore 31/4", stroke 5", 3-speed + reverse, 1331/2" wheelbase, 1401 built in 1926-1927
roadster, $2.995
5-passenger sedan, $3.500
7-passenger sedan, $3.795, 66k photo
1925 (after March 1925 since April 1925 Six-72 replaced old Six-70 model; 6-80 - 24 louvres, 6-70 - 27 louvres, 6-72 - 31 louvres, 8-67 - 28 louvres)
Peerless Six-80, Continental 8U straight 6-cyl., 63hp/2800rpm 230.21 cu.in. (3772.4cc), bore 31/4", stroke 45/8", 116" wheelbase, 14954 built (all "80")
article, 100k photo, 123k photo, 117k photo, 116k photo
4-door sedan, $1.595, 24k photo
Peerless Six-70, Peerless Superb Six, Collins straight 6-cyl., 70hp 288.63 cu.in. (4729.9cc), bore 31/2", stroke 5", 126" and 133" wheelbase, 2786 built (all "70"), old Cadillac-type radiator shell
standard color - Peerless blue.
Six-70 produced since November 1924 to March 1925 are 1925 year model.
body types (on the right), 304k photo
2-passenger roadster, 13k photo, 14k photo
5-passenger touring phaeton, 77k photo, 13k photo
7-passenger touring phaeton, 12k photo
5-passenger coupe, 11k photo
5-passenger sedan, 126" wheelbase, 199k photo, 237k photo, 148k photo
7-passenger sedan, 11k photo
7-passenger berline limousine, 12k photo
Six-70 1924-1925 serial numbers: chassis 299505...302291, motor 60005...62791.
Peerless Six-72, Collins straight 6-cyl., 70hp 288.63 cu.in. (4729.9cc), bore 31/2", stroke 5", 126" and 133" wheelbase, 5565 built (all "72"), new radiator shell
article, 236k photo
5-passenger phaeton, 126" wheelbase, $1.895
7-passenger phaeton, 133" wheelbase, $1.995, 27k photo
2-4-passenger rumbleseat roadster, 133" wheelbase, $2.285, 23k photo
5-passenger coupe, 126" wheelbase, $2.495, 27k photo
5-passenger sedan, 126" wheelbase, $2.565
7-passenger sedan, 133" wheelbase, $2.765, 59k photo
7-passenger limousine, 133" wheelbase, $2.925
Six-72 colors:
closed cars - blue, drab, green and grey. Two-tone effect on all models except limousine, which is blue with black upper structure.
phaetons - blue and grey.
roadsters - two-tone effects in brown, green, blue and maroon.
Peerless V-Eight-67, type 23, Peerless Equipoised Eight, V8-cyl. cast four in bloc 70hp/2700rpm 331.83 cu.in. (5437.7cc), bore 31/4", stroke 5", 3-speed + reverse, 128" wheelbase, 1500 built (all "67"), 103k photo
standard color - Peerless blue, optional colors without extra charge - desert brown, beige brown, C. P. blue light, Scotch gray, Brewster green light.
body types (on the left), 304k photo
4-passenger touring phaeton, 94k photo, 59k photo
4-passenger victoria, 96k photo
5-passenger coupe, 83k photo
5-passenger town sedan, 82k photo
5-passenger town brougham, 118k photo
7-passenger suburban sedan, 119k photo, 106k photo
7-passenger berline limousine, 111k photo
technical data, 193k photo
V-Eight-67 1924-1925 serial numbers: chassis 329501...331000, motor 33660...35142.
1924 (in September 1924 model 67 replaced previous model 66, models 67, 70 have new bonnet shape with moulding, 67 - beautiful radiator shell, 66, 70 - old trapezoidal one; 6-70 - 27 louvres, 8-66 - 20 louvres, 8-67 - 31 louvres)
Peerless Six-70, Collins straight 6-cyl., 70hp 288.63 cu.in. (4729.9cc), bore 31/2", stroke 5", 120" wheelbase, 2786 built (all "70") since February 1924 to March 1925
2-passenger roadster, $2.185, 36k photo, 22k photo
5-passenger touring, 28k photo, 24k photo
5-passenger sedan by Raulang, Cleveland, Ohio, 87k photo, 74k photo
chassis, 197k photo
Peerless V-Eight-66, Peerless V8-cyl. cast four in bloc 70hp/2700rpm 331.83 cu.in. (5437.7cc), bore 31/4", stroke 5", 3-speed + reverse, 126" wheelbase
4-passenger touring phaeton, 143k photo, 253k photo, 38k photo
7-passenger touring phaeton, 133k photo, 164k photo
4-passenger victoria, 128k photo
7-passenger berline-limousine, 117k photo
5-passenger town brougham, 124k photo, 15k photo, San-Francisco, 103k photo
brougham by Paul Ostruk, XI 1923, 47k photo
V-Eight-66 1923-1924 chassis serial numbers: A1...A1000, B1...B1000, C1...C1000, D1...D1000, E1...E1000, F1...F1000, G1...G500, 286501...289658.
V-Eight-66 1923-1924 motor serial numbers: A1...A1000, B1...B1000, C1...C1000, D1...D1000, E1...E1000, F1...F1000, G1...G500, 30501...33653.
Peerless V-Eight-67, type 23, Peerless Equipoised Eight V8-cyl. cast four in bloc 70hp/2700rpm 331.83 cu.in. (5437.7cc), bore 31/4", stroke 5", 3-speed + reverse, 128" wheelbase, 1500 built (all "67")
sport roadster, 17k photo
4-passenger phaeton, $2.690
5-passenger touring, 17k photo
7-passenger touring, $2.750
7-passenger suburban sedan, $3.840, 125k photo, 47k photo
1923
Exterior changes - rounded top of radiator shell replaced old trapezoidal one, windscreen lights re-appeared, cylinder-shape headlights, bonnet sides with set of 20 narrow vertical louvres.
Peerless V-Eight-66, Peerless V8-cyl. cast four in bloc 70hp/2700rpm 331.83 cu.in. (5437.7cc), bore 31/4", stroke 5", 3-speed + reverse, 126" wheelbase, 166k photo
4-passenger touring phaeton, 205k photo, 97k photo and 201k photo, both 1923, San-Francisco, 152k photo
7-passenger touring phaeton, $2.790, 194k photo, 178k photo
2-passenger roadster coupe, 181k photo
4-passenger suburban coupe, 111k photo
4-passenger town coupe, 43k photo, 20k photo
5-passenger town sedan, 149k- and 201k photo 1923, San-Francisco, 132k photo
7-passenger suburban sedan, 125k photo, 29k photo
5-passenger berline-limousine, 195k photo, 42k photo
4-passenger opera brougham, $4.090, 77k photo
towncar by A.T. Demarest, New York, Chicago Auto Salon, XII 1922, 16k photo
technical data, 229k photo
1922
Peerless V-Eight-56 "Two Power Range", Peerless V8-cyl. cast four in bloc 80hp/2700rpm 331.83 cu.in. (5437.7cc), bore 31/4", stroke 5", 3-speed + reverse, 125" wheelbase, 57k photo
4-passenger roadster, $2.790, 54k photo
7-passenger touring phaeton, $2.790, 136k photo
4-passenger coupé, $3.500, 56k photo, 44k photo, 68k photo, 85k photo
5-passenger sedan, $3.650
6-passenger sedan, 57k photo
7-passenger sedan, $3.790
7-passenger limousine, $4.060, 60k photo
technical data, 117k photo
V-Eight-56 1916 - 1922 chassis serial numbers: 160001...170000, 170001...180000, 230001...240000, 240001...250000, 250001...260000, 260001...270000, 270001...280000.
V-Eight-56 1916 - 1922 motor serial numbers: 1...2107, 2201...5200, 5201...6200, 7001...8527, 8601...11457, 11455...20110, 19716...23872.
1921
Peerless V-Eight-56 "Two Power Range", Peerless V8-cyl. cast four in bloc 80hp/2700rpm 331.83 cu.in. (5437.7cc), bore 31/4", stroke 5", 3-speed + reverse, 125" wheelbase
4-passenger roadster, $3.200 on 22 I 1921 ($2.990, mid-season)
7-passenger touring, $3.230 on 22 I 1921 ($2.990, mid-season), 133k photo, 90k photo
4-passenger coupé, $3.920 on 22 I 1921 ($3.680, mid-season)
7-passenger sedan, $4.140 on 22 I 1921 ($3.950, mid-season), 35k photo
7-passenger sedan-limousine, $4.400 on 22 I 1921 ($4.210, mid-season)
1920
Exterior changes - octagonal headlights.
Peerless V-Eight-56 "Two Power Range", Peerless V8-cyl. cast four in bloc 80hp/2700rpm 331.83 cu.in. (5437.7cc), bore 31/4", stroke 5", 3-speed + reverse, 125" wheelbase, 73k photo
4-passenger roadster, $2.900 ($3.200 on 7 VIII 1920)
7-passenger touring, $2.900 ($3.230 on 7 VIII 1920), 27k ads
4-passenger coupe, $3.500 ($3.920 on 7 VIII 1920)
7-passenger sedan, $3.700 ($4.140 on 7 VIII 1920), 163k photo
7-passenger sedan-limousine, $3.900 ($4.400 on 7 VIII 1920), 98k photo, 12k photo, interior, 68k photo
1919
Peerless V-Eight-56 "Two Power Range", Peerless V8-cyl. cast four in bloc 80hp/2700rpm 331.83 cu.in. (5437.7cc), bore 31/4", stroke 5", 3-speed + reverse, 125" wheelbase, 38k photo
4-passenger roadster, $2.760, 57k photo
7-passenger touring, $2.760, 62k photo
4-passenger coupe, $3.320, 52k photo, 41k photo
7-passenger sedan, $3.530, 62k photo, 24k photo
7-passenger sedan-limousine, $3.720, 36k photo
1918
Exterior changes - arched lower rim of windscreen.
standard color for touring and 4-pass. roadster - Peerless green (dark green), with black fenders and radiator shell, optional colors upon special order - Peerless blue, Peerless lake, Bender gray (the latter with gray fenders and radiator shell).
standard color for sporting roadster - Dragon green, other colors are optional.
Peerless V-Eight-56 "Two Power Range", Peerless V8-cyl. cast four in bloc 80hp/2700rpm 331.83 cu.in. (5437.7cc), bore 31/4", stroke 5", 3-speed + reverse, 125" wheelbase
4-passenger roadster, $2.340 on 24 XI 1917 ($2.550 on 24 VII 1918)
7-passenger touring, $2.340 on 24 XI 1917 ($2.550 on 24 VII 1918), 99k photo, 146k photo
2-seater sporting roadster, $2.490 on 24 XI 1917 (the same on 24 VII 1918), 137k photo, 183k photo, 136k data
4-passenger sedan-coupe, $2.850 on 24 XI 1917 ($3.050 on 24 VII 1918)
6-passenger sedan, $2.990 on 24 XI 1917 ($3.250 on 24 VII 1918), 116k ads
7-passenger limousine, $3.690 on 24 XI 1917 (the same on 24 VII 1918), 111k ads
victoria landau, 24k photo
1917
standard color for touring and roadster - Peerless green (dark green), with black fenders, optional colors upon special order - Peerless blue, Peerless lake, Harrison gray, Bender gray. Prices, 111k photo
Peerless V-Eight-56 "Double Power Range", Peerless V8-cyl. cast four in bloc 80hp/2700rpm 331.83 cu.in. (5437.7cc), bore 31/4", stroke 5", 3-speed + reverse, 125" wheelbase
3-passenger roadster, $1.890 ($1.980 since 28 II 1917, $2.090 since 9 IV 1917, $2.340 since 15 X 1917), 50k photo
4-passenger roadster, 243k ads, 52k photo, 53k photo, motor, 54k photo
7-passenger touring, $1.890 ($1.980 since 28 II 1917, $2.090 since 9 IV 1917, $2.340 since 15 X 1917), 85k ads, 192k ads, 26k ads, 250k photo, 56k photo
2-seater sporting roadster, $2.250 on 22 II 1917 ($2.250 since 9 IV 1917, $2.490 since 15 X 1917), 136k photo of Cleveland Automobile Show, 56k photo
coupé, $2.700 on 22 II 1917 ($2.750 since 9 IV 1917, $2.850 since 15 X 1917)
6-passenger sedan, $2.750 ($2.840 since 28 II 1917, $2.890 since 9 IV 1917, $2.990 since 15 X 1917)
7-passenger limousine, $3.060 ($3.260 on 6 I 1917, $3.350 since 28 II 1917, $3.590 since 9 IV 1917, $3.690 since 15 X 1917), 136k photo of Cleveland Automobile Show
victoria landau, 96k 1919 photo
1916
Exterior changes - six vertical louvres on every side of bonnet.
Peerless V-Eight-56 (since late 1915), Peerless V8-cyl. cast four in bloc 80hp/2700rpm 331.83 cu.in. (5437.7cc), bore 31/4", stroke 5", 3-speed + reverse, 125" wheelbase
3-passenger clover-leaf roadster, $1.890, 50k photo
7-passenger touring, $1.890, 45k photo
6-passenger sedan, $2.750, 51k photo
7-passenger limousine, $3.060, 51k photo
2-passenger raceabout, 119k photo
1915
Exterior changes (models 54 and 55) - sloped line of bonnet, another line of fenders.
Peerless model 54 "All Purpose Light Four", 220.9 cu. in. (3620cc), 113" wheelbase, aluminium body
5-passenger touring, 152k photo, 176k photo, 173k photo, 192k photo
sedan, $3.100
limousine, $3.100, 202k photo
Peerless model 55 "All Purpose Light Six", 288.6 cu. in. (4729cc), 121" wheelbase, aluminium body
touring, 207k photo, 244k ads
Peerless model 36 "48-Six", 6-cyl. in pairs, 48hp, 572.56 cu. in. (9382.5cc), bore 41/2", stroke 6", 4-speed + reverse, 137" wheelbase, 2 body types only:
7-passenger touring, $5.000, 17k photo
7-passenger limousine, $6.000, 193k ads
1914
Exterior changes - closed cars have arched door windows.
Peerless 38-Six, 6-cyl. in pairs, 38hp, 414.69 cu. in. (6795.6cc), bore 4", stroke 51/2"
3-passenger roadster, $4.200, 63k photo
3-passenger coupe, 46k photo
4-passenger torpedo, 65k photo
5-passenger touring, 65k photo
7-passenger limousine, $5.300, 64k photo, 171k ads
7-passenger landaulet, $5.400, 64k photo
Peerless 48-Six, 6-cyl. in pairs, 48hp, 572.56 cu. in. (9382.5cc), bore 41/2", stroke 6"
6-passenger torpedo, $5.000, 67k photo
7-passenger touring, $5.000, 65k photo
7-passenger limousine, $6.000, 65k photo, limousine, body by C.P. Kimball, 110k photo, 40k photo
7-passenger landaulet, $7.100, 60k photo
7-passenger berline-limousine, $7.200, 59k photo
Peerless 60-Six, 6-cyl. in pairs, 60hp, 824.67 cu. in. (13513.9cc), bore 5", stroke 7"
6-passenger torpedo, 61k photo
7-passenger touring, 69k photo
7-passenger limousine, 68k photo
1913
Exterior changes - another headlights, windscreen ones are smaller.
Peerless 24-Four Town Car, 4-cyl. in pairs, 24hp, 232.48 cu.in. (3809.6cc), bore 4", stroke 45/8", 4-speed + reverse, 2 body types only:
7-passenger limousine, $4.200
7-passenger landaulet, $4.300
Peerless 38-Six, 6-cyl. in pairs, 38hp, 414.69 cu. in. (6795.6cc), bore 4", stroke 51/2", 4-speed + reverse, 125" wheelbase
3-passenger roadster, $4.200, 62k photo
4-passenger torpedo, $4.200
5-passenger touring, $4.200, 71k photo, 160k ads, 64k ads
6-passenger limousine, $5.200, 34k photo
6-passenger landaulet, $5.300, 22k photo
6-passenger berline-limousine, $5.400
Peerless 40-Four, 4-cyl. in pairs, 40hp, 431.97 cu.in. (7078.7cc), bore 5", stroke 51/2", 4-speed + reverse, 125" wheelbase
4-passenger torpedo, $4.300
7-passenger touring, $4.300, 71k photo
7-passenger limousine, $5.300
7-passenger landaulet, $5.400, 75k photo
7-passenger berline-limousine, $5.500
Peerless 48-Six, 6-cyl. in pairs, 48hp, 572.56 cu. in. (9382.5cc), bore 41/2", stroke 6", 4-speed + reverse, 137" wheelbase
roadster, 141k photo
6-passenger torpedo, $5.000, 70k photo, 53k photo, owner - Nigel Leedham
7-passenger touring, $5.000, 76k photo, 235k ads, 50k photo
7-passenger limousine, $6.000, 81k photo, 90k photo
7-passenger landaulet, $6.100
7-passenger berline-limousine, $6.200, 23k photo
Peerless 60-Six, 6-cyl. in pairs, 60hp, 824.67 cu. in. (13513.9cc), bore 5", stroke 7", 4-speed + reverse, 140" wheelbase
6-passenger torpedo, $6.000
7-passenger touring, $6.000, 74k photo, 56k 1914 photo, California, 91k ads
7-passenger limousine, $7.000
7-passenger landaulet, $7.100
7-passenger berline-limousine, $7.200, 40k photo
1912
Exterior changes - four electric conical headlights.
Peerless 24-Four Town Car (model 29), 4-cyl. in pairs, 24hp, 232.48 cu.in. (3809.6cc), bore 4", stroke 45/8", 4-speed + reverse, 2 body types only:
7-passenger limousine, $4.200
7-passenger landaulet, $4.300
Peerless 38-Six (model 35-H), 6-cyl. in pairs, 38hp, 414.69 cu. in. (6795.6cc), bore 4", stroke 51/2", 4-speed + reverse, 125" wheelbase
3-passenger roadster, $4.000, 38k photo
4-passenger torpedo, $4.000, 50k photo
5-passenger touring, $4.000, 115k photo
6-passenger limousine, $5.000, 24k photo
6-passenger landaulet, $5.100, 25k photo
Peerless 40-Four (model 33), 4-cyl. in pairs, 40hp, 431.97 cu.in. (7078.7cc), bore 5", stroke 51/2", 4-speed + reverse, 125" wheelbase
7-passenger touring, $4.300, 50k photo, 167k 1919 photo, San-Francisco
7-passenger limousine, $5.300, 23k photo
7-passenger landaulet, $5.400, 23k photo
police emergency van, 27k photo
ambulance, 23k photo
Peerless 48-Six (model 34, 36-K), 6-cyl. in pairs, 48hp, 572.56 cu. in. (9382.5cc), bore 41/2", stroke 6", 4-speed + reverse, 137" wheelbase
5-passenger phaeton, $5.000, 41k photo
6-passenger torpedo, $5.000, 52k photo
7-passenger touring, $5.000, 118k photo, 105k photo, motor, 79k photo
7-passenger limousine, $6.000, 25k photo, interior, 26k photo
7-passenger landaulet, $6.100, 27k photo
7-passenger berline-limousine, $6.200, 25k photo
Peerless 60-Six (model 37-L), 6-cyl. in pairs, 60hp, 824.67 cu. in. (13513.9cc), bore 5", stroke 7", 4-speed + reverse, 140" wheelbase, $5.400 + coachwork
7-passenger touring, $6.000, 117k photo
7-passenger berline-landau, 92k photo
1911
Exterior changes - arched front fenders of all models.
late 1910 article on 1911 models, 121k photo, 120k photo, 108k photo
Peerless model 29, 4-cyl. in pairs, 20hp, 232.48 cu.in. (3809.6cc), bore 4", stroke 45/8", 4-speed + reverse
7-passenger limousine, $4.200
7-passenger landaulet, $4.300, 110k photo
victoria landau by Brewster, New York, $6.250, 173k photo, 218k photo, motor, 228k photo
Peerless model 31, 4-cyl. in pairs, 30hp, 431.97 cu.in. (7078.7cc), bore 5", stroke 51/2", 4-speed + reverse
2-passenger closed coupe
3-passenger roadster, $4.300, 102k photo
4-passenger pony tonneau, $4.300, 107k photo
4-passenger torpedo, $4.300
5-passenger close-coupled, $4.300, 114k photo
5-passenger phaeton, $4.300, 125k photo
7-passenger touring, $4.300, 123k photo
7-passenger demi-limousine, $4.800
7-passenger limousine, $5.400, 108k photo, 9k photo, 63k 1916 photo
7-passenger landaulet, $5.500, 115k photo, 194k photo, 45k photo
Peerless model 32, 6-cyl. in pairs, 50hp, 647.95 cu.in. (10618.1cc), bore 5", stroke 51/2", 4-speed + reverse
2-passenger closed coupe
3-passenger roadster, $6.000
4-passenger pony tonneau, $6.000
4-passenger torpedo, $6.000, 104k photo
5-passenger close-coupled, $6.000
5-passenger phaeton, $6.000
7-passenger touring, $6.000, 110k photo
7-passenger demi-limousine, $6.500
7-passenger limousine, $7.000
7-passenger landaulet, $7.100
1910
standard colors - maroon (tourings and roadsters), red or blue (limousines and landaulets)
late 1909 article on 1910 models, 130k photo, 97k photo, 126k photo, 120k photo, 130k photo
Peerless model 29, 4-cyl. in pairs, 20hp, 232.48 cu.in. (3809.6cc), bore 4", stroke 45/8", 4-speed + reverse, 130" wheelbase
towncar limousine, $4.500
towncar landaulet, $4.500
Peerless model 27, 4-cyl. in pairs, 30hp, 410.64 cu.in. (6729.2cc), bore 47/8", stroke 51/2", 4-speed + reverse, 1181/2" (roadster) and 122" wheelbases
roadster, 1181/2" wheelbase, $4.300, 210k photo, 161k photo, body by Brewster, New York
5-passenger close-coupled touring, $4.300, $4.450 with top, 187k photo
4-passenger pony tonneau, 1181/2" roadster wheelbase, $4.300, $4.450 with top, 207k photo
7-passenger touring, $4.300, 225k photo, 161k photo, 87k photo
7-passenger limousine, $5.500, 220k photo
7-passenger landaulet, $5.800, 208k photo
motor, 265k photo
Peerless model 28, 6-cyl. in pairs, 50hp, 615.96 cu.in. (10093.8cc), bore 47/8", stroke 51/2", 4-speed + reverse, 1321/2" (roadster) and 136" wheelbases
7-passenger touring, $6.000, $6.175 with top, 268k photo
7-passenger limousine, $7.000
7-passenger landaulet, $7.200
1909
Peerless exhibition in California, 1909, chassis, model 19 touring, model 25 touring (in the deep), 108k photo
Peerless model 19, 4-cyl. in pairs, 30hp, 410.64 cu.in. (6729.2cc), bore 47/8", stroke 51/2", 4-speed + reverse, 122" wheelbase
roadster, $4.300, 51k photo, 52k photo, 32k photo
close-coupled touring, $4.300, 55k photo
7-passenger touring (King of Belgium), $4.300, $4.475 with top, 66k photo, 105k photo, 123k photo, 118k photo
7-passenger limousine, $5.500, 59k photo, 57k photo
7-passenger landaulet, $5.800, 61k photo, 57k photo
berline, $6.200, 58k photo
motor, 73k photo
Peerless model 25, 6-cyl. in pairs, 50hp, 615.96 cu.in. (10093.8cc), bore 47/8", stroke 51/2", 4-speed + reverse, 136" wheelbase
roadster, $6.000, 51k photo
close-coupled touring, $6.250, 55k photo
7-passenger touring (King of Belgium), $6.000, $6.175 with top, 62k photo, 51k photo
1908
late 1907 article on 1908 models, 276k photo, 247k photo, 225k photo, 255k photo
Peerless model 18, 4-cyl. in pairs, 30hp, 410.64 cu.in. (6729.2cc), bore 47/8", stroke 51/2", 4-speed + reverse, 118" wheelbase
runabout roadster and roadster, $4.300, 87k photo
7-passenger touring, $4.300, 51k photo
7-passenger limousine, $5.500, 59k photo, 66k photo, 98k photo
7-passenger landaulet, $5.800, 56k photo, 24k photo
Peerless model 15, 4-cyl. in pairs, 45hp, 546.44 cu.in. (8954.6cc), bore 51/2", stroke 53/4", 4-speed + reverse, 119" wheelbase
Peerless model 20, 6-cyl. in pairs, 50hp, 615.96 cu.in. (10093.8cc), bore 47/8", stroke 51/2", 4-speed + reverse, 1321/2" wheelbase
7-passenger touring, $6.000, 18k photo
1907
16 X 1906 article on 1907 models, 136k photo, 137k photo
Peerless model 16, 4-cyl. in pairs, 30hp, 369.60 cu.in. (6056.7cc), bore 45/8", stroke 51/2", 4-speed + reverse, 109" wheelbase
roadster, $4.000, 93k photo
5-passenger King of Belgium touring car, $4.000, 108k photo
5-passenger inside limousine, $5.000, 111k photo
Peerless model 15, 4-cyl. in pairs, 45hp, 497.89 cu.in. (8159.0cc), bore 51/4", stroke 53/4", 4-speed + reverse
roadster, 114" wheelbase, $5.000
5-passenger King of Belgium touring car, 114" wheelbase, 6k photo
7-passenger touring car, 119" wheelbase, $5.000, 103k photo
5-passenger inside limousine, 119" wheelbase, $6.000
1907 model 15 touring car, X 1906, 240k photo
Peerless of unknown type photos:
roadster, 75k photo
touring, 182k photo
limousine, 214k late 1906 ads
1906
standard color - Peerless green (dark green), with black & gold stripping, black leather upholstery, other colors/uphlstr upon special order
Peerless model 14, 4-cyl. in pairs, 30hp, 107" wheelbase
touring car, $3.750, 61k photo, 124k photo, model 14 Nr. 1 car, 40k photo
catalog description, 183k photo, 173k photo, 103k photo, 165k photo, 138k photo
late 1905 magazine description, 245k photo
Peerless model 15, 4-cyl. 45hp
touring car, $5.000, 291k photo
Peerless of unknown type photo:
touring with top, 125k photo
1905
standard color - Peerless green (dark green), with black & gold stripping, black leather upholstery, other colors/uphlstr upon special order, catalog data, 91k photo, transmission, 92k photo
Peerless model 9, individual cylinders 4-cyl. 24hp
touring car, $3.200, 82k photo
limousine, 3 passenger inside, $4.000, 99k photo
limousine, 5 passenger inside, $4.000, 95k photo
Peerless model 10, individual cylinders 4-cyl. 30hp
touring car, $3.750, 90k photo
Peerless model 11, 4-cyl. in pairs, 35hp, 369.60 cu.in. (6056.7cc), bore 45/8", stroke 51/2", 104" wheelbase
touring car, $4.000, 86k photo, with top, 105k photo
article, 184k photo, 159k photo, 173k photo, 171k photo
Peerless model 12, 60hp (50hp became 60hp very early in ads)
touring car, detachable tonneau, $6.000 without top, 89k photo
Peerless Green Dragon race car (1904 line continued), 18-litre 90hp, few built, racer - Barney Oldfield
30k photo, 70k photo, 76k photo, 62k photo, 54k photo, 44k photo, 40k photo,
1904
Peerless model 8, individual cylinders 4-cyl. 24hp, 92" wheelbase, 3-speed, 45mph
style K King of Belgium touring, 41k photo, 93k photo, 54k photo, with canopy top, 48k photo, 168k ads, with canopy top, 126k photo
front door limousine, 115k photo, 120k ads
sport version of touring, 107k photo
chassis, 110k photo, motor, 116k photo, "direct drive" transmission, 84k photo
Peerless model 7, 4-cyl. in pairs, 35hp, 102" wheelbase, 312.10 cu.in. (5114.4cc), bore 41/4", stroke 51/2", 4-speed, 55mph
style K King of Belgium touring with canopy top, aluminium body, 53k photo
side door limousine, 89k photo, 55k photo, 94k ads
special Pullman-limousine, 113k photo
Peerless Green Dragon, 4-cyl. 13-litre 60hp motor race car, 1 built, racer - Barney Oldfield
79k photo, 1905 catalog pages, 110k photo
1903
Peerless type 6, vertical 2-cyl. 16hp, vertical separate 2-cyl. 16hp, 174.95 cu.in. (2866.9cc), bore 41/2", stroke 51/2", 841/2" wheelbase, 3-speed + reverse, 35mph, $2.800
5-passenger tonneau style F, 93k photo, 91k photo, 85k photo, with canopy top, 62k 1904 photo, 184k 1953 photo, 44k 1954 photo, 21k photo, 16k photo
Peerless 80hp racing car of L.P. Moers, 31k photo, 109k photo
1902
Peerless type 3, vertical 1-cyl. 8hp
Peerless type 5 styles E, G, vertical separate 2-cyl. 12hp, 3-speed + reverse
Peerless type 4 styles E, F, vertical separate 2-cyl. 16hp, 174.95 cu.in. (2866.9cc), bore 41/2", stroke 51/2", 3-speed + reverse
style E, clover leaf tonneau, 167k photo
tonneau styles E and F, 167k photo
Peerless of unknown type photos:
style E, clover leaf tonneau, 39k photo
style E with detached tonneau, or runabout, 56k photo
style E with detached tonneau, or runabout, 58k photo
tonneau style F, 71k photo
runabout, 61k photo
Peerless assembly, tonneau, 1902, 225k photo
1901
Peerless type 1 style A 3-cycle, 1-cyl.
runabout, $1.300
Peerless type 2 style B motorette, 1-cyl. 23/4hp
Peerless type 2 style C motorette, 1-cyl. 31/2hp
Peerless type 2 style D motorette, 1-cyl. 5hp
Peerless type 3 style E, vertical 1-cyl. 8hp
Peerless type 5 styles E, G, vertical separate 2-cyl. 12hp
Peerless type 4 styles E, F, vertical separate 2-cyl. 16hp, 174.95 cu.in. (2866.9cc), bore 41/2", stroke 51/2"
1900
Peerless 3-cycle first appeared on the New York Show on 3 XI 1900. See 1901 year models.
Peerless car and light truck production, calender years:
Years 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932
Stück 3212 2619 4605 5571 2955 2958 4775 3936 4755 10437 9872 7748 8318 4010 850 0
Years 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916
Stück ? ? ? 204 220 347 493 681 905 1350 1024 1242 1048 840 527 519 1519
By "The 100-year Almanac", the sales statistics.
Model year production differs from calender year one as model year beginning was in Autumn of previous year usually.
Photos and data are from:
Author's archive.
Peerless factory catalogs and photos.
eBay.
Peerless forum on the Antique Automobile Club of America.
The Highway One Classic.
"Oldtimer Markt" magazine, Germany.
Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal, 1902-1910, 1913, 1925.
Automobile Trade Journal, 1926.
Detroit Public Library.
The Horseless Age, 1902, 1906.
Knowledges of Richard Lichtfeld.
"The Peerless Co=operator", April 15, 1927.
"The Automobile", 1904, 1905.
"Motor Age", 1904, 1905, 1928.
New York Public Library.
The CABE, Classic & Antique Bicycle Exchange.
Smithsonian Libraries.
Mecum Auctions.
Bonhams.
"Country Life in America", 1913, 1914.
"Life", 1913.
Photo by Don McCray.
"The Saturday Evening Post", 1917-1920, 1923-1928.
Troxel's Auto Literature.
eBay Australia.
Barn Finds.
Classic.com.
What else in the net:
Peerless forum on the Antique Automobile Club of America.
Entrance Gallery Cars USA pre-1932 makes Peerless commercials Peerless motorcycles Links
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