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Tag Archives: Amos Northup

Willys Gets a Growth Spurt: The 1937 Willys 37

Posted on April 24, 2025 by MCG
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In 1937, the small and peculiar Willys 77 was retired in favor of the larger and more stylish Willys 37. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Amos Northup, Ward Canaday, Willys 37, Willys-Overland | 2 Replies

Amos Northup, The Independent Auto Designer

Posted on December 14, 2023 by MCG

Amos Northup was not just the leading designer for the independent  automakers in the thirties, he was the most independent of designers. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1937 Willys, Amos Northup, Graham Blue Streak, Graham Spirit of Motion

The Spirit of Motion: 1938-40 Graham Sharknose

Posted on January 19, 2022 by MCG

Master stylist Amos Northup called his striking design theme for the 1938 Graham the “Spirit of Motion.” The car-buying public named it the Sharknose. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Amos Northup, Graham Sharknose, Graham Spirit of Motion, Murray Body Corporation

Trendsetter: The 1932-1935 Graham Blue Streak

Posted on May 24, 2018 by MCG

Historians agree: Amos Northup’s Graham Blue Streak is one of the most influential automotive designs of the 1930s. What makes it so noteworthy? Let’s take a look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Amos Northup, Graham, Graham Blue Streak

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