The Stutz BB 145 Schumacher Special, built in 1928, is a unique race car with a fascinating history tied to Gustav Schumacher, a skilled mechanic and engineer based in Yonkers, New York.     In the late 1920s, Gustav Schumacher operated “Schumacher – Motor-Service,” a mechanical workshop known for its expertise in automotive engineering, design, and metalworking.   For a fee, Schumacher Motor Service would build you a "Sprint Car for the Street" on either the customer's chassis or one they provided.  A total of 16 street and track cars were built prior to WWII.    This particular car, #11 of 16,  was inspired by the tragic attempt of race driver Frank Lockhart, who designed the Stutz Black Hawk Special Streamliner for a world speed record run on Daytona Beach, Florida, on April 25, 1928. Lockhart’s car, built on a Stutz chassis with a highly aerodynamic body, ended in a fatal crash during the attempt.  Following Lockhart’s attempt, the son of a wealthy New York industrialist approached Schumacher to build a similar high-performance race car, captivated by the sensational design of Lockhart’s streamliner.    Schumacher began by acquiring a Stutz chassis and engine  from the Stutz Motor Car Company, which was renowned for producing high-end sports and luxury cars in Indianapolis. The car was designed as an open race car, heavily influenced by the sleek, aerodynamic lines of Lockhart’s Black Hawk Special.    Schumacher sketched and built the car, incorporating his expertise to create a vehicle that echoed the record-breaking aesthetic while adapting it for practical use. The result was the Stutz BB 145 Schumacher Special, a striking silver spider-style race car