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VIDEO: Archival footage reveals Preston Tucker's novel military Combat Car

Preston Tucker was nothing if not an innovator. While best known for the failed automaker that bore his name and the 51 iconoclastic Tucker Torpedo sedans his venture managed to push out before shutting its doors for good in 1948, that company was not the entrepreneur's first foray into the transportation sector. Way back in the mid 1930s, Tucker and famed engine builder Harry Miller began designing race cars for the Indianapolis 500 before Miller's death in 1943. Upon returning back home to Michigan, Preston Tucker commenced designing an ... Read more →

Well, I'll be Francis Ford Coppola! A 1948 Tucker is headed for auction Sam Abuelsamid

Many entrepreneurs have tried to break into the auto industry over the past century. Since the very early days, almost none have succeeded – or even lasted very long. Most such names have been ...

Tucker Convertible to finally see the light of day Jeremy Korzeniewski

Early-50s NASCAR Tucker Torpedo photo surfaces Sam Abuelsamid

When you think of the early days of NASCAR, brands like Oldsmobile, Hudson and Chrysler come to mind. What you don't usually think of is Tucker. In fact Tucker usually isn't associated with ...

eBay Find of the Day: 1948 Tucker #46 Frank Filipponio

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VIDEO: Archival footage reveals Preston Tucker's novel military Combat Car 6 months ago on Autoblog

Well, I'll be Francis Ford Coppola! A 1948 Tucker is headed for auction 7 months ago on Autoblog

Many entrepreneurs have tried to break into the auto industry over the past century. Since the very early days, almost none have succeeded – or even lasted very long. Most such names have been forgotten and consigned to the dustbins of history. On the other hand, one of the most memorable ...

Tucker Convertible to finally see the light of day 11 months ago on Autoblog

Tucker, undoubtedly one of the most famous of the many failed automotive companies the world has seen, was way ahead of its time in automotive technology. Featuring a rear-mounted engine that first designed for helicopter use, a full perimeter frame, a padded dash for safety and – lest we ...

Early-50s NASCAR Tucker Torpedo photo surfaces 11 months ago on Autoblog

When you think of the early days of NASCAR, brands like Oldsmobile, Hudson and Chrysler come to mind. What you don't usually think of is Tucker. In fact Tucker usually isn't associated with motorsports at all. With only 51 examples of the Tucker Torpedo having been completed before the lights were ...

eBay Find of the Day: 1948 Tucker #46 2 years ago on Autoblog

click above image for a gallery of gorgeous Tucker pics This almost never happens. One of the 51 Tuckers ever made is about to close its bidding on eBay. At $200,000, we did't think any Tucker would go so cheaply, but this one is a bit different. As the description points out, this particular ...

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