Take a whirlwind journey through the history of the Studebaker Proving Ground, from its origins as a critical part of Studebaker’s automotive development process to the facility’s evolution after Studebaker’s departure. Studebaker National Museum Archivist Andy Beckman will highlight some of the most fascinating moments in the Proving Ground history, including the vehicles, testing, people, […]
The Indy 500 bills itself today as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” That description would’ve been just as accurate for the inaugural race on May 30, 1911, which featured 40 cars battling for a then-staggering $27,000 in prize money. Matt Anderson, Curator of Transportation at The Henry Ford will take us on the journey through […]
This highly visual presentation covers the overlapping stories of a family's migration to the United State of America, a young man's pursuit of the American Dream, and how Studebaker afforded him the opportunity to realize it. The narrated slideshow describes the establishment and gradual expansion of a family dealership, its course, and the people behind […]
