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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.
Preston Thomas Tucker (21 September 1903 – 26 December 1956) was an American automobile entrepreneur who developed the innovative Tucker 48 sedan, initially nicknamed the "Tucker Torpedo", an automobile which introduced many features that have since become widely used in modern cars.
May 21, 2018 · The Pick of the Day is a 1948 Tucker 48 advertised for sale on ClassicCars.com, which is surely a special occasion in itself. The car is No. 46 of their brief run and accurately restored by a Tucker expert, according to the Auburn Hills, Michigan, dealer selling the Tucker.
Unveiled in 1946 in a series of sketches, the Tucker Torpedo, as the sedan was called, hurtled into the future: With its swooping lines, the car appeared almost as if it were moving, even when...
Nicknamed the “Tucker Torpedo” this incredibly rare car was a short-lived phenomenon in automotive history. And although only 51 Tuckers were ever produced, the car revolutionized the American auto industry by introducing many design, safety, and comfort features that are still a staple in modern day cars you see on the road today.
Jun 1, 2023 · Seventy-five years ago, former car salesman Preston T. Tucker was on the verge of changing the automotive world with a “Car of Tomorrow” that challenged not only Detroit but the U.S. government. We chronicle his rise and rapid downfall, examine his legacy, and celebrate the Tucker motorcars that survive.
Mar 8, 2024 · The brainchild of Michigander Preston Tucker, the Tucker 48 was to become the car of the future, offering features nobody had thought of with the style, class, and quality everyone wanted.
