Graham-Paige Model History

United States · founded 1927

American automaker (1928–1940) founded by the three Graham brothers on the bones of Paige-Detroit — known for the streamlined Blue Streak and its pioneering low-cost supercharger.

Models

Graham-Paige (1928–1930 Models)

The debut Graham-Paige range — sixes and an eight with four-wheel hydraulic brakes that drove a record first-year run of 73,195 cars.

Full-size car · 1928–1930
Graham Blue Streak

Amos Northup's streamlined 1932 design — skirted fenders, a raked grille and 'banjo' frame — widely cited as one of the most influential car shapes of the 1930s.

Full-size car · 1932–1935
Graham Supercharged Eight

America's first moderately priced supercharged car — a Kishline-designed crankshaft-driven blower on Graham's straight eight, from 1934.

Full-size car · 1934–1936
Graham Cavalier

Graham's mid-range six of the later 1930s, offered alongside (and with) the company's supercharger as the eights were phased out.

Full-size car · 1935–1939
Graham Spirit of Motion (Sharknose)

The forward-leaning 'Sharknose' Graham — daring Amos Northup styling that won a Paris Concours but flopped with buyers.

Full-size car · 1938–1940
Graham Hollywood

Graham's last car — a supercharged sedan built on the old Cord 810/812 body dies, a final gamble that arrived too late to save the company.

Full-size car · 1940–1941

Other makes