This 1939 Graham Model 97 features a supercharged straight-six and and was recently purchased out of several years of rest in dry storage. Mechanical condition isn’t noted, and the car seems to wear an older, amateur quality restoration with painted bumpers and wavy bodywork, although the interior is actually quite decent, and the rest has loads of potential. Fortunately it’s mostly complete with all hard-to-find parts present, and is further claimed largely solid. Find it here on eBay in Portland, Oregon with reserve not met.

Art Deco detailing on the outrageously styled front fenders and grille are certainly highlights, and their forward rake directly correlates to the company’s Spirit of Motion slogan and later “sharknose” nickname. Square headlights must have been pretty mind-blowing in the day.

It appears all trim is present including Graham Supercharger badges flanking the grille, but the hood ornament is pitted and bumpers have been incorrectly coated with silver paint. Finish on the body is very poor, and it looks like the amateur respray might have been a rattle can job, though red itself actually looks good on the car. Just the same, bodywork displays a few dents, and fender skirts are wavy, however nothing is too far gone and presence of all four Graham hub caps is a big plus.

Photographed with the fuel line disconnected and without a battery, the straight six (a 217 cubic inch unit) likely isn’t running, but it does appear complete with the original blower, itself likely a rare piece. Apparently the six was good for a whole 116 horsepower in stock supercharged form, and the seller adds that the remainder of running gear is also complete.

As the ad notes, the faux wood treatment on the dash doesn’t appear to be correct, but it’s definitely better finished than paint. A sagging headliner and dirty carpet round out the rest of the interior’s flaws, while seat upholstery remains intact and actually looks good.

There have been a few other sharknosed Grahams featured on BaT before, but they still don’t appear on the market all too often. At the very least, this one deserves a proper respray, re-plated trim, and mechanical attention.