This 1939 Graham “Sharknose” convertible is a refurbished and modified example powered by a 302ci V8 paired with an AOD four-speed automatic transmission and a narrowed Ford 9-inch rear axle. The car is finished in ivory and orange over a matching interior and features include Vintage Air climate control, Mustang II type front suspension, electronic ignition, a four-barrel carburetor, an aluminum radiator with an electric fan, power windows, electronic opening doors, Honda-sourced front seats with shoulder belts, a VW Beetle-sourced convertible top and quarter windows, a 1950s Chevrolet trim pieces, modified hood ornament, and a Pioneer CD stereo. The car was acquired by the seller’s late father in 1988 and subsequently refurbished and modified between 2012 and 2019 before ownership was transferred to the seller. This modified Graham is offered with a California title.
The car is said to have been converted from a 2-door sedan to a convertible and repainted in ivory and orange during the refurbishment. Features include a VW Super Beetle-sourced convertible soft top with modified bows and quarter windows, a chrome spotlight and bumpers, custom-built stainless center hood trim, and 1956 Bel-Air fender and quarter panel trim, rear fender skirts, stone guards, and dual-outlet exhaust. The seller notes one piece of lower reveal trim is missing, and the headlamps, lower grille, and hood side trim have been replaced.
The orange-painted steel wheels wear chrome trim rings and Graham hubcaps and are mounted with Coker Classic whitewall radial tires. Additional features include a Mustang II-style front suspension, power-assisted rack and pinion steering, and rear shock absorbers with leaf springs. Braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.
The cabin features ivory leather upholstery joined by a matching dashboard, door panel accents, and headliner along with contrasting orange seat belts and taupe carpets. Features include power windows, Vintage Air climate control, electronic opening doors, Honda-sourced front seats with shoulder belts, rear window blinds, tinted sun visors, and a Pioneer CD stereo.
The banjo-style steering wheel is mounted to an adjustable chrome column and features a Graham script center. A center-mounted 1951 Chevrolet multi-function gauge houses a 100 mph speedometer and readouts for battery voltage, fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 280 miles, which are said to represent the mileage since the completion of the refurbishment. Total mileage is unknown. The seller notes that the multi-function gauge was rebuilt, and the fuel and temperature gauges do not work.
The original engine was removed and replaced with a 302ci V8 which features a four-barrel carburetor with an electric choke, electronic ignition, an aluminum radiator with an electric fan, and body-colored dress-up pieces.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through an AOD four-speed automatic transmission and a narrowed Ford 9-inch rear axle. The seller notes the rear end seal seeps fluid.