Popular Post munzieb Posted December 23, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 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. new2woodwrk, heppnerguy, amazingkevin and 13 others 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Wow, the actual car is not very attractive, however your rendition is great! munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 I don't remember the car. In 1940 I was two years old. Certainly a innovative vehicle. I love the cutting you did and really appreciate the history lesson. munzieb and danny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 Wow what a car and what a replica of it. Great work as always. Marg munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badgerboy Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 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! meflick and munzieb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted December 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 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. Badgerboy and meflick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 I never heard of the car but you did a great job on it, IKE munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 fantastic job munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 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. munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted December 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 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. How did you guess? RabidAlien, Woodrush, danny and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 I like most here did not remember the car. A wonderful piece and nicely framed. The bit of history is great. munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 Wow any room left for any other projects? munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 I kew it,,, I knew it... That is awesome!! munzieb and meflick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted December 25, 2020 Report Share Posted December 25, 2020 Incredible work you do!!! I'll bet you do the grills first so if that gets messed up you can start over and not waste a lot of time!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 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. 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 heppnerguy munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted December 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 On 12/25/2020 at 6:48 PM, amazingkevin said: Incredible work you do!!! I'll bet you do the grills first so if that gets messed up you can start over and not waste a lot of time!!! Always text first. It has to be the most exact. Weakest and inside parts next and largest parts last. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 I love old cars. That car is beautiful. Especially because it’s a convertible! munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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