The Tucker 48, originally named and still commonly referred to as the Tucker Torpedo, was an automobile conceived by Preston Tucker while in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and briefly produced in …

Dec 16, 2024 · 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 …

The Tucker 48, commonly but incorrectly referred to as the Tucker Torpedo, was an automobile conceived in Ypsilanti, Michigan and briefly produced in Chicago, Illinois in 1948. Only 51 cars were …

Preston Tucker unveiled his Tucker 48 prototype in a glitzy ceremony at the Tucker Corporation's Chicago plant on June 19, 1947. Some 5,000 people came to see the car Mr. Tucker had been …

The Tucker ’48 was designed in Michigan and built in Chicago in a vast factory that is now the site of the “Ford City Mall” on Cicero Avenue. The Tucker ’48 pioneered automotive features and ideas that …

The Tucker 48, envisioned by Preston Tucker of Ypsilanti, Michigan, was a vehicle decades ahead of its time. It is widely regarded as the pioneer of many automotive features that are still seen on the roads …

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.

Jun 2, 2025 · Produced by the Tucker Corporation in the late 1940s, the 48, also known as the Tucker Torpedo, was a visionary automobile that redefined automotive design and engineering. Despite its …

Tucker soon changed it to simply “Tucker 48” to escape any military connotations. His genius was hiring Alex Tremulis to complete the design. Tremulis, who had come from Auburn and Cord, finished the …

Mar 24, 2020 · The Tucker 48 was a pioneer in the late 1940’s, introducing advanced design aspects, safety features and engineering firsts to the automobile industry. The most recognizable feature of …