Vehicle Description
1939 Graham Series 97 Supercharged "Sharknose" Sedan Seldom-seen
car from pre-WWII company from Evansville Indiana One of about
3,600 Sharknoses sold in 1939 Egyptian Ivory exterior with new
Saddle leather interior 218 CID Continental L-head inline
six-cylinder engine with factory supercharger Three-speed manual
transmission with column-shift 12-volt electrical system All-new
SunPro gauges New gas shocks Rear fender skirts Documentation
includes original owner's manual, instructions for the LED
Intellitronix digital fuel gauge and three foam core boards with
period Graham advertising Own this Vehicle from $419 per month-call
636-600-4600 Easily one of the most unique-looking cars to ever
arrive in our showrooms, MotoeXotica Classic Cars is proud to
present this seldom-seen 1939 Graham Series 97 Supercharged Sedan,
nicknamed the "Sharknose." Approximately 3,600 copies were sold in
1939, and are rarely seen today. Finished in Egyptian Ivory, the
car's paint and trim are in overall very good order, however, there
are some minor blemishes most visible on the roof, hood and at the
taillights. The car's windows are clear and crack-free, its lights
are intact and include a pair of foglights perched atop the front
bumper. Interestingly, the car's taillights are set just below the
rear window, almost an homage to the central high-mounted stop
lights nearly a half-century later. This Graham rolls on older wide
whitewall tires surrounding full factor moon wheel covers. The car
is very unusual and a sight to see. The engine bay is quite tidy,
the battery appears new and the bumpers are in very good order and
fit well to the car's body. Under hood is a 218 CID L-head straight
six-cylinder engine fitted with a supercharger. The engine was
Graham-engineered and built by Continental. Forced induction was
employed by a variety of car manufacturers in the 1930s, such as
Auburn and Duesenberg. Backing this motor is a three-speed manual
transmission with a column-mounted shifter. The car has been
converted to a 12-volt electrical system and has new gas shock
absorbers, too. Inside, the car has a newer Saddle interior. The
front and rear bench seats are in excellent overall condition, with
only a minor blemish visible on the driver's side of the front
bench. The carpet, inner door panels and headliner are in similar
excellent shape, while the three-spoke banjo steering wheel,
instrument panel and shifter with its whimsical 8-ball top are in
very good order. There are even patterned inlays around each of the
side windows. The instrument panel has a mix of original Art Deco
gauges with new SunPro gauges for engine temperature, voltage and
oil pressure. Wipers, speedo, odo and tach are inop. There's even a
clock designed to mimic the speedometer facing the front right
passenger. Completing the interior is a modern JVC AM/FM stereo
with CD player and remote control. What Graham stylists originally
called "Spirit of Motion" translated to "sharknose" in the general
public's eyes. With a reverse slanted nose, square headlights and
other styling techniques meant to make the car appear moving even
while stopped, the car's Streamline Moderne styling polarized
people, much like Chrysler's Airflow design did five years before.
Amos Northup, one of the least-known automotive designers, penned
the Sharknose. He sought to create a car with aerodynamic
efficiency and futuristic lines. However, he died before he
completed the design. As much as it flopped here, Graham Sharknoses
sold well in Europe, particularly in France, where the car's design
won an award at the Paris Salon d'�l�gance. Some of the low-priced
competition to this Graham in 1939 included Chevrolet's Master
Deluxe, Ford's Fordor and Plymouth's P8. Documentation includes
original owner's manual, instructions for the LED Intellitronix
digital fuel gauge and three foam core boards with period Graham
advertising. If you're fine with being the center of attention at
long stoplights or wherever you would park this car, please visit
MotoeXotica Classic Cars today and take a gander at this Graham.
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car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri.
Current mileage on the odometer shows 44,553 miles. It is sold as
is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT
AND DRIVE!!! VIN: 501277 Note: Please see full terms and conditions
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