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 …

Sep 23, 2024 · Developed by Preston Tucker and produced in 1948, the Tucker 48, often called the Tucker Torpedo, is one of the most intriguing vehicles ever designed in the US. It's also among the …

Dec 22, 2025 · The Torpedo looked good, and the public loved it, spurring Tucker on to create a company named after himself. Immediately upon its founding, Tucker named Lawson its chief stylist.

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 …

Oct 30, 2013 · Like the Tucker 48, the Tucker Torpedo specified disc brakes and an independent suspension in all four corners and relied upon a rear-mounted, air-cooled flat-six engine. Preston …

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 …