Preston Tucker
American businessman (1903-1956) · United States · On the map · Founders · Died at 53
Preston Thomas Tucker was an American automobile entrepreneur who developed the innovative Tucker 48 sedan, initially nicknamed the "Tucker Torpedo", an automobile which introduced many features that have since become widely used in modern cars.
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The Tucker armored combat car. Note the Tucker Turret.
Tucker Corporation Christmas Card, 1947. The card illustrates the basic design of the 1948 Tucker, but with non-production trim.
A Tucker 48 patent illustration
1948 Tucker Torpedo
Preston Tucker waves to the crowd after speaking at a press conference.
Tucker Torpedo brochure, 1947!["Preston Tucker's Secret New Car," cover of 1955 magazine story about the Carioca. Tucker was quoted in the article: "I never gave up. I never will!"[12]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/Preston_Tucker%27s_Secret_New_Car%2C_The_Carioca.jpg/1280px-Preston_Tucker%27s_Secret_New_Car%2C_The_Carioca.jpg)
"Preston Tucker's Secret New Car," cover of 1955 magazine story about the Carioca. Tucker was quoted in the article: "I never gave up. I never will!"[12]About this person
Country
United States
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1903 to 1956 · aged 53
