The Tucker 48 history. The Tucker 48: America’s Most Innovative Classic Car --- Introduction In 1948, when American automakers were recycling prewar designs, Preston Tucker shocked the industry with a car that looked like it belonged to the future — the Tucker 48, also known as the Tucker Torpedo. With only 51 units built, this rare automobile is remembered not just for its scarcity, but for its groundbreaking technology and safety-first approach. --- A Visionary Founder Preston Tucker was deter
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What makes a car collectable? Find out as we dive into the 1948 Tucker 48 in the Petersen Automotive Museum Vault. Bearing serial number 30, the Petersen Automotive Museum’s vehicle has had eight documented owners beginning with Preston Tucker himself (who allowed it to be used for testing at Indianapolis) and ending in 1996 with Margie and Robert E. Petersen. It was to become their first acquisition after founding the museum, setting a high standard by which every subsequent acquisition would b
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A Tucker 48! This rare classic is just one of 51 to leave the factory! It's on display at LeMay - America's Car Museum. #classiccar #tucker48 #Tucker #iconiccar | This Day in Automotive History - Drive History
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The center of the Tucker universe, the America's Transportation Experience / AACA Museum, Inc. in Hershey, PA! Tucker 1026 (Copper), a movie prop Tucker (bright red), the original Tucker test chassis #1, and Tucker 1001 looking great as always. #Tucker #tuckercar #tuckertorpedo #1940s #1948tucker #artdeco #artdecostyle #vintage #vintagestyle #collectibles #smithsonian #timeless #design #pebblebeach #automotive #carmuseums #carphotography #carshow #original #beautiful #instagood #vintagecars #con
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