Studebaker was a waaay old company.  There's a painting of the
Studebaker shop done in 1855, with Studebaker Sr standing in
shirtsleeves but a top hat.  There's also a drawing (done in 1893) of
the shop in 1850
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_Original_Studebaker_Wagon_Shop_1850.png)
.
 More information here: https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=94507 

The rest of the story starts in the Gold Rush:  Wheel barrow races are
still called Studebaker races. 

https://www.edcgov.us/landing/Living/Stories/pages/wheelbarrow_johnny.aspx


Mike in Woodland