i just saw one of these today and it was accually kinda neat that they were so far ahead back in the late 40s
yep, a 3rd headlight in the middle that turned with your steering wheel
uncanny really. very neat cars!
tuckers were industry leading in their extremely brief existence
The Gilmore car museum thats about 20 minutes from my house has one, ive never been there but id like to go sometime.
very few are left in existance
Neato car.
A great example of the big players stomping out a newcomer.
there is a movie about the history of the company (well also of the guys life and stuff) it was decent...neat cars too
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Holy hell that thing looks awesome lowered!
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Craig Lewis wrote:Neato car.
A great example of the big players stomping out a newcomer.
Yeah it sucks that they BEAT him into submission.
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Craig Lewis wrote:A great example of the big players stomping out a newcomer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1948_Tucker_Sedan
"One of Tucker's most innovative business ideas caused trouble for the company, however. His Accessories Program raised funds by selling accessories before the car was even in production. This concept was investigated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the United States Attorney, and led to an indictment of company executives. Although all charges were eventually dropped, the negative publicity destroyed the company and halted production of the car."
Yeah. Sure seems like it was everybody else's fault.
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So that third headlight turned with the steering wheel? Sweet tits!
thing is sweet looks like its about to fly off into space.
Geeky wrote:Craig Lewis wrote:A great example of the big players stomping out a newcomer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1948_Tucker_Sedan
"One of Tucker's most innovative business ideas caused trouble for the company, however. His Accessories Program raised funds by selling accessories before the car was even in production. This concept was investigated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the United States Attorney, and led to an indictment of company executives. Although all charges were eventually dropped, the negative publicity destroyed the company and halted production of the car."
Yeah. Sure seems like it was everybody else's fault.
Haha. That just sounds like a bad idea all around. Id hate to be the guy who bought all the parts for his new car and then never got one.
What kinda parts are we talking about?
Cool car though
Geeky wrote:Craig Lewis wrote:A great example of the big players stomping out a newcomer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1948_Tucker_Sedan
"One of Tucker's most innovative business ideas caused trouble for the company, however. His Accessories Program raised funds by selling accessories before the car was even in production. This concept was investigated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the United States Attorney, and led to an indictment of company executives. Although all charges were eventually dropped, the negative publicity destroyed the company and halted production of the car."
Yeah. Sure seems like it was everybody else's fault.
Under normal circumstances, and wiihtout other business' meddling, he should have been able to get his financing straight. I believe that selling accessories was a more honourable tactic to raise money than simply taking deposits.
The great depression and the current financial state shows the US SEC's real colors.
Funny thing about history. The victors always make sure it's recorded "accurately".
1948 Tucker "Torpedo" four-door sedan - Only 51 made on this classic car site I am the guys were talking about this a few weeks ago and said that right now 46 owners have re-registered with a site stating they still had one.
I saw a red one on display at the Silver Legacy in Las Vegas. Sure looked awesome.
