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Chassis No. 1003, finished in "600 Royal Maroon" over a "940 Beige" interior, is a testament to Tucker's vision. This vehicle, one of only 51 Tuckers ever produced, was completed after March 1948 ...
Tucker's car was powered by a water-cooled Franklin helicopter six-cylinder engine located sideways in the rear and displacing 334 cubic inches. The interior was extremely roomy, ...
The Tucker is in fantastic shape, having been stored with a cover. It’s obvious the late owner cared for the car and his family honored that dedication after his passing.
Preston Tucker and his Tucker Corporation tried to take on Detroit's Big Three with a car loaded with innovation. The Tucker 48 sedan was known for its then novel safety glass, padded interior ...
What would Preston Tucker think of the silver-gray-green Tucker 48 sitting in the showroom of Nostalgic Motoring Ltd.? The car, chassis No. 1,029 (the 29th of 51 built and just 47 survivors), was ...
For those familiar with Tuckers, you'll know the engine was located in the back of the car. That's not quite the case with this build. According to Rob, "One issue the original Tucker 48 had was ...
SAN JOSE, Calif. — To hear Philip Egan tell it, to have been a part of Preston Tucker’s automotive dream was “fascinating,” “marvelous,” “an unbelievably w… ...
Come 2023 and the Tucker 48 is a rare sight and, as a result, it gets a lot of attention when it pops up at car shows. What's more, while Tucker itself was never a big company, the 48 is a highly ...
The car could cruise at 100 mph (161 kph) and offered ample accommodation for six passengers (think 64-inch bench seats - 1.6 meters). The interior A crash board cowl and a safety chamber were the ...
When Preston Tucker told the world he was going to build a “better” car, he touted two major areas of focus. His cars would be technologically advanced and they would be safe.
Tucker stands next to the car in 1966. From the Collections of The Henry Ford It was a convertible that donned the color Wimbledon white with black interior and quickly caught the attention of an ...