The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-14
new CRAHAMS
!. SHOW STRIKING
/ BODY DESIGN
New 8-CyIlnder Model
With Four Speeds Is
Featured.

A strikingly advanced line Of all
custom styled cars, including one
completely new four-speed, eight
cylinder model, is shown by Graham
at the indianapolis automobile
show. Besides the new eight, Ora
ham shows a six with three speeds
and six with four speeds, both
with handsome new bodies and
trim; and the larger eight to be
fitted with specially trimmed bodies.
A noteworthy feature of the en-
tire line Is the uniformity of design
and trim, all models showing the
special de luxe features Of the new
eight. Beauty has been achieved
through def development OF lines
and contours, featuring a new
front-end ensemble of modified
radiator and headlight arrangement,
with a consistent refinement in TT
tings and trim throughout.
While distinctly modern in their
general effect, all models closely ac-
cord with the Graham tradition of
good taste.
Special Feature Retained
The new Graham line is as fol-
lows
Standard Sx-Three speeds, u.s.
inch wheelbase, 70-horse power;
roadster, coupe, rumble seat coupe,
town sedan and sedan models.
Special Six-Four speeds, u.s.
inch wheelbase, 76-horse power,
coupe, rumble seat coupe, town Sc
dan and sedan models.
Special Eight-Four speeds, 100
inch wheelbase, 76-horse power;
coupe, rumble seat coupe, sport
sedan and sedan models.
Custom Eight-FOur speeds. 1884,
inch wheelbase, 100-horse power;
five-p passenger sedan, Seven-pas-
Senger sedan and passenger
limousine models, custom fitted and
trimmed to order.
Throughout the line, the special
features that have distinguished the
Graham in the past are retained
All models are equipped in every
door, window and windshield with
shatter-proof plate glass, a safety
measure by Graham.
AS a result of improvements de-
Veloped during the last four years,
Graham introduces a new synchro-
silent four speed transmission,
which will be used in all models ex-
cept the lower priced six.
In both skies and the new eight,
larger body shells and new seat
cushion construction have increased
the passenger and luggage space.
The cushions are deeper than be-
lore, but are set lower, providing in
creased headroom. The inside
length Of the two skies and the new
eight is several inches greater than
in the previous corresponding cars.
New Color Combina tions
AL models are offered in new
color combinations; colored tenders
are to be had on all models, at ex-
ira charge. The newly designed all
metal sun visor is finished in the
body color.
Chromium plate is used extern
Sively, appearing not only on the
bumpers, radiator and headiamps,
but also ON the fender parking
lamps, tail lamps and brackets, ra-
diator guard, fender and headlight
tie bars, hood hinge holdings, hood
latch handles, cowl band, visor
brackets door handles, running
board bindings, fuel tank cover
holdings and on the tire retaining
rings, Tugs and nuts.
An innovation in front end con-
struction is seen in the new Gra-
ham radiators. The shell and the
narrow vertical vanes forming the
radiator guard are an integral unit,
stamped from a single sheet of
metal.
All chassis frames have been
equipped with a new form Of cross
member installed Immediately back
of the engine, a point where brac-
ing is imperatively needed, but is
generally omitted because of diff
culties Of design and assembly.
The side members of the chassis
frame of the eight are increased
in depth by the addition of deep
section tubular beams, running
lengthwise between the front and
rear spring brackets Marked stiff
ness Of the frame results from this
innovation.
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