Graham

Graham, a name now largely forgotten, produced automobiles that were, at best, quirky and, at worst, a bit of a mess. Emerging from the ashes of the defunct Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company in 1927, the Graham-Paige brand initially offered rebadged Paige models, before striking out on their own.

They gained a reputation for innovation, introducing features like the "Spirit of Motion" radiator cap and, later, supercharged engines, a rarity in the late 1930s. These supercharged models, particularly the "Blue Streak" series, offered impressive performance for their time, but were often let down by the car's overall build quality and somewhat ungainly styling.

Graham's financial struggles were a constant companion. Despite a valiant effort to compete in a crowded market, they struggled to establish a strong identity. The company's final years were marked by increasingly desperate measures, including a brief foray into the tractor market. Graham ultimately ceased production in 1940, leaving behind a legacy of interesting, if flawed, cars that are now appreciated by a niche of collectors who value their unique place in automotive history.