Category Archives: The First Studebakers

Out of the Past

Studebaker had a long and interesting history. The company was more than the cars and trucks we all enjoy driving and tinkering with though… Studebaker was diversified toward the end adding a variety of companies under it's corporate belt. There was machinery, … Continue reading

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From blacksmith shop to world’s largest manufacturer of transportation

Today in Studebaker History 2/16/1852 On this day in 1852 in South Bend, Indiana H & C Studebaker opened for business. This was the blacksmith shop of brothers Henry and Clement Studebaker and would be the foundation on which the … Continue reading

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Today in Studebaker History 2/9/1799

On February 9, 1799 John Clement Studebaker was born to Clement Studebaker Jr. in Adams County Pennsylvania. John C. was the father to the Studebaker brothers that started what would later become the Studebaker Corporation. In 1820 John Clement married … Continue reading

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