Other Makes : 1930 Graham Special 822 4 door Sedan 4 Speed

The following will provide you with "Vehicle Technical Specifics"

Original Base Price

$1. 95. 00

No. Produced

33. 60

Body

                                                         Glass

 

Non-Shattering Safety Plate

Body Maker

Graham

No. Doors

4

Passengers

5

Model Number

318 631

Weight

3. 75 lbs

Dimension

Wheelbase

122 inches

Length

192”

Width

66”

Height

69”

Engine

Type

Graham L-head

Displacement

298. 6 cu. in.

Cylinders

8

Bore & Stroke

3 1/4 & 4 1/2 inches

Compression Ratio-Std

5. 25 to 1

Compression Ratio-Opt

Not applicable

Brake Horsepower

100@3400

Rated Horsepower

33. 8

Main Bearings

5

Block Material

Cast Iron w/Aluminum Head & Side-plate

Engine Numbers

665 651

Engine No. Location

Plate under carpet on rear passenger floor

Lubrication

Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin

Carburetor

Type

Single Barrel updraft

Make

Orig = Detroit Lubricator

Current = Bendix/Zenith 10196A

 

Transmission

Type

Graham

Drive

Rear wheel drive

No. Of Gears

4 + Reverse

Clutch Type

Single plate

Clutch Size

11 inches

Axle Type

Semi-floating

Differential

Differential Ratio

3. 91 to 1

Suspension

Front

Semi-elliptic leaf springs

Rear

Semi-elliptic leaf springs

Steering Gear

Cam & lever

Brakes

Drum Type

Service

Internal 4 wheel hydraulic

Emergency

External on the transmission

Other Systems Specifications

Exhaust System

Standard

Ignition System

Distributor and coil

Battery

6 Volt Optima

Cooling System

Radiator

New Standard-like Pressurized

Fuel Type

Gas

Mileage

100 on rebuilt engine

Wheels. Rims & Tires

Wheel Type

Artillery – Hickory Spoke

Wheel Mfr

Stock

Wheel Size

18”

Tire Type

Bias

Tire Size

6 x 18

Spare Location

Rear of Vehicle

Capacities

Fuel

18. 5 Gal

Oil

8 Quarts

Transmission

3 Quarts

Cooling System

26 Quarts

Rear Differential

2 Quarts

Front Differential

Not applicable

Transfer Case

Not applicable

Classic Rating

Non Classic

VIN/ID

VIN/Serial no.

Ariz. Serial No. MVD 108307

VIN Description

Arizona Motor Vehicle Dept. Copper Plate

VIN Location

Entry plate of Driver's door

 

Special Note:This vehicle is Titled in Arizona as a 1931.   However. based on all original drive train. body and chassis matching numbers it is actually a 1930 2nd SeriesGraham Model 822 with Production Start Date of January 1930 as compiled from such sources as Horseless Carriage Club of America. Graham-Paige factoryliterature. Automobile trade Journal & NADA Used Car Guides to name a few.   Body # 318 631   Chassis # 660 633    Motor# 665 651  

Based on our world-wide research we believe this to be the only restored 1930Graham of its model and accessories.   There are many 6 cylinder models but very few 8 cylinder models.

The engine(298. 6 cu. in. 100 bhp) has undergone a complete rebuild between 9/2009 -9/2013 at a cost of $15. 00.   In addition. the Bendix/Zenith 10196A Single barrel updraft Carburetor was rebuilt.   The only modifications that have been done are the addition of a new pressurized radiator. HD Electric Fuel Pump. Turn Signals and a 6 volt Alternator.   Following is a brief history of this piece of Automotive Art:

This beautiful automobile underwent a complete professional body-off restoration between 1980-82 after being used for several years as an Ad Car for TrulyNolen Pest Control in Phoenix. Arizona.   Truly Nolen use to park antique cars in front of businesses to not only attract customers to the business. but also display their own advertising.   Having always been located in desert environments since new. makes this a completely "Rust Free" piece of Automotive Art.

Restoration included the fabrication of a metal trunk in the rear. complete re-upholstery in original mohair. complete engine rebuild and painted in 22 coats of hand-rubbed lacquer.   The total restoration cost in 1980-82 dollars was $25. 00 plus the purchase price.   In today's dollars the paint job alone would be close to that figure.   It should also be noted here that the vehicle has never been involved in an accident of any kind.

I acquired the vehicle in 1999 and have driven it on many tours. parades and showings throughout Arizona.   Two weeks ago I hired European Detailers. Inc. (Detailers to Barrett-Jackson Auctions. Inc. ) in Scottsdale. rizona to perform a complete Detail Job (Inside. Outside. Underside. Engine and Interior) at a cost of $600.   Included in the sale will be a personally signed Commemorative Edition Leather bound hard copy of "TheGraham Legacy: Graham-Paige to 1932" by Michael E. Keller. plus a high end indoor/outdoor waterproof car cover with felt lining.

As beautiful as this car is. I have used it as a "Driver" and as such it does have a couple of very small paint chips plus one quarter size area of spider webbing on the passenger side front fender.   (You have to get VERY CLOSE to see it)  Also. there are 2 items that do not work: Fuel Gauge and Speed-o-meter.   It does have a vacuum driven windshield wiper motor which I do not use since I do not drive in the rain.   Everything else is excellent. including all of the original non-shatter plate glass windows.

Please note with regards to Payment and Shipping: I prefer payment through PayPal.   However. any other form of payment must be unconditionally cleared by my bank (Bank of America) before I will consider releasing the vehicle.   With regards to shipping. this vehicle is being offered Internationally and I will be happy to help with the coordination efforts with any local shipper.   However. I will not be responsible for providing any funds (from the buyer or myself) for shipping payments.  Shipping payments must be made directly to the Shipper from the Buyer!

GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING!!

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