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1939 Graham-Paige Shark Nose


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3 minutes ago, Badgerboy said:

Bernd, once again totally awesome.  Whenever you post something I tell my wife “the Historian posted again” and she comes to see what wonder you have created and read the history.  Always a pleasure, have a blessed Christmas!

Thanks Todd, I always try to find a project that is different.  I'm also sort of "the rest of the story" kind of guy and fill in with an interesting backstory.

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1 hour ago, Scrappile said:

Great project, well done.  I had never heard of that car before.. I also alway enjoy you projects and the story behind them. I picture you having a wall with the pictures mounted on it with the history printed a framed,,, just under each picture... Like going into a museum. 

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On 12/23/2020 at 11:17 AM, munzieb said:

1939 Graham-Paige Model 97
The Graham Brothers had started the Graham Paige Auto Company in 1927 after manufacturing and selling kits to modify Ford Model T’s. Even though they began shortly before the depression, the company was successful because of the car’s quality and their “Blue Streak” 8-cylinder engine and the introduction of a crankshaft driven super charger. Their innovative cars ran in many prestigious races including several French Gran-Prix’s and the won the Concours D'Elegance in Paris.  By the late 30’s their original design had become somewhat dated and they hired a new design team to accentuate the current Art-Deco style of the era. The 1938 model was named the “Spirit of Motion” and the forward rake of the front grill and fenders gave the impression of forward movement even when standing still. Similar to the Ocean Liner ads of the period showing the upward view of the prow of the ship cutting through the waves. It became better known as the “Shark Nose” Model 97. In 1940, production ceased. During WWII the plant was involved in war production and eventually the company was purchased by Kaiser Auto and eventually the Nash/ AMC corp. 
 

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Yet another great car pattern from you. I still have three of your patterns to cut. Shop time is just around the corner, finally. I have a couple of requests to cut and then I will be able to get to them. I have ne.her seen a Graham in real life. Thanks for all you do for so many others, me included

Dick

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