Tucker 48 - Wikipedia
The Tucker 48, commonly but incorrectly referred to as the Tucker Torpedo, was an automobile conceived by Preston Tucker while in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and briefly produced in Chicago, Illinois, in 1948.
The Real Story Of What Happened To The Tucker Automobile …
Oct 1, 2022 · Had the Tucker Automobile Company survived, it would've likely changed the way that cars were perceived throughout the following decades. Preston Tucker's innovations in safety and performance had only been in their infancy at the time the company folded.
An Ultra-Rare, $3 Million Tucker 48 Was Discovered in an Ohio …
Jul 25, 2016 · As the "Before" car in a restoration project, this Tucker is in better shape than any Mark has restored before. And remember, one of those cars sold for almost $3 million.
1948 Tucker 48 for Sale at Auction - Mecum Auctions
Jan 13, 2024 · Offered with just three owners from new, this irreplaceable, investment-grade 1948 Tucker 48 retains all original body panels and floors.
1948 Tucker ‘48 — Petersen Automotive Museum
6 days ago · Preston Tucker built a prototype and 50 additional cars in 1947-48, but his inability to supply dealers on time led to his indictment on fraud. He was acquitted, but a lack of public confidence ended the endeavor. Francis Ford Coppola told the story in his 1988 film Tucker: The Man and His Dream.
The Tucker 48: “The Car You Have Been Waiting For” - The Henry Ford
The Tucker '48 automobile represents one of the most colorful attempts by an independent car maker to break into the high-volume car business, but its many innovations continue to be surrounded by controversy.
Everything Classic Car Fans Should Know About The Tucker 48
Mar 8, 2024 · Dubbed the Tucker Tiger Tank, it was in reality an armored car with some novel features. It was a narrow vehicle running on large tires with a passenger compartment that was both bulletproof...
1948 Tucker Model 48 — Audrain Auto Museum
Mar 24, 2020 · The Tucker 48 was considered to be a technological marvel at the time, and referred to as the “car of tomorrow” by Preston Tucker himself. It featured many revolutionary safety features that hadn’t been seen before.
Bonhams Cars : 1948 Tucker 48Chassis no. 1028Engine no. 335-35
Apr 27, 2019 · With World War II on the horizon, Tucker developed the "Tucker Combat Car," a fast, maneuverable vehicle with a powered, rotating gun turret. The U.S. military had no need for such a car, but showed more interest in the turret.
1-of-4: 1948 Tucker 48 - Barn Finds
Jan 17, 2024 · This 1948 Tucker is the rarest of the rare, and its presentation is hard to fault. It recently went under the hammer here at Mecum Auctions in Kissimmee, Florida. It has found a new home, but it is still worth viewing the listing to appreciate how stunning this car is.