Listen as you are told the tale of what happened on the evening of November 24, 1901, in Buffalo, New York
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Buffalo's Motorette Debut
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As dusk embraced night, the Motorette's silhouette cut through the crowd's anticipation—a tangible thrum of progress rippling from its frame. A simple nod from the driver, and the two-speed gearbox—bereft of reverse but brimming with potential—engaged. The 2 3/4HP engine murmured promises of change, its voice a low anthem to human achievement. With elegance, it rolled forth upon Buffalo's stone tapestry; history unfurling beneath its wheels.
Wide-eyed spectators drank in the sight, hearts dancing to the engine's rhythmic purr—a mechanical ballad blending with Buffalo's nocturnal chorus. The Motorette was not merely seen; it was an experience that halted passersby in their tracks, its sleek form slicing through the night. Its gleam caught streetlight sparks, ensnaring the gaze of all who beheld this milestone moment.
The deDion engine's whisper carried it smoothly into legend as it sailed through urban canyons. It etched itself into memory, an icon of what happens when dreamers dare and tinkerers triumph. The Motorette's inaugural voyage set Pierce-Arrow on a path of automotive excellence—a legacy born from George Pierce’s humble beginnings.
