North American Robin

As most of you all know by now, this North American Robin is in the thrush family. It is of no relation, except VERY distantly...as in a really, really, really long time ago, to the European robin. Somewhere back there, maybe they had a dinosaur in common...who knows? There were about 7 or 8 robins in the back yard awhile ago. They are back, in full force, for the nesting season. And they love, love, love their water. This is the side of one of our fountains. And I did get Bill's rotten cold, so I'm in no mood to do much hunting for another other photo...so robin it is.

Anyway, there is an exciting development into the name of this car. It was really bothering me that I didn't know what it was and my car guy brother in law hadn't figured it out. But I did! ho ho. It is one I've never heard of, not being a car girl and all. It is a 1937 Graham Cavalier. (To be fair, he did think of the Graham, but he wasn't sure that's what it was....but it is. It is the ONLY car I could find with that distinctive vent design on the sides of the hood. (bonnet) I've never even heard of the Graham car. So now I know, and you also, if you are curious.

Graham-Paige was an American automobile manufacturer founded by brothers Joseph B. Graham (September 12, 1882–July 1970), Robert C. Graham (August 1885–October 3, 1967), and Ray A. Graham (May 28, 1887–August 13, 1932) in 1927. Automobile production ceased in 1940, and its automotive assets were acquired by Kaiser-Frazer in 1947. As a corporate entity, the Graham-Paige name continued until 1962.

After successful involvement in a glass manufacturing company (eventually sold to Libbey Owens Ford) brothers Joseph B. Graham (September 12, 1882–July 1970), Robert C. Graham (August 1885–October 3, 1967) and Ray A. Graham (May 28, 1887–August 13, 1932) began in 1919 to produce kits to modify Ford Model Ts and TTs into trucks. That led to the brothers building their trucks using engines of various manufacturers and the Graham Brothers brand. Eventually they settled on Dodge engines, and soon the trucks were sold by Dodge dealers. The Grahams expanded from beginnings in Evansville, Indiana, opening plants in 1922 on Meldrum Avenue in Detroit, Michigan of 13,000 square feet (1,200 m2), and in 1925 in Stockton, California. The Canadian market was supplied by the Canadian Dodge plant. Dodge purchased the Graham Brothers truck firm in 1925, and the three Graham brothers took on executive positions at Dodge.
The Graham Brothers brand lasted until 1929; Chrysler Corporation having taken over Dodge in 1928.

Stay healthy, my friends.