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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