Tucker

[@Novaman66]

No wonder the” Big Three” wanted to destroy Tucker cars,! “They Couldn’t compete”! Preston Tucker, had “ Vision” ! And they were “ embarrassed !!! and scared Thank you for your supreme efforts👍

[@prestontuckersspeedshop1948]

Maybe so, what could have been! Thanks for watching.

[@rontroy3843]

@@prestontuckersspeedshop1948 I grew up and still am a Packard (especially 20's to 30's) fan but I do find Tucker's amazing! And 44 is great looking!

[@zAvAvAz]

Well monopoly is illegal, and unconstitutional, ford of all people should have helped tucker like howard hughes did. If he had not, the 50 cars for proof of product would not have been successfully built. The United States is not a 'dream world' , this is god's footstool called the earth, and much established for the United States, our enemies KNOW EXACTLY WHERE THEY ARE GOING.

[@raphikut9280]

Absolutely beautiful. We have Tucker 1035 in Brazil. The first Tucker to leave the USA and sent to a dealer. Hope to see you guys one day. Thank you.

[@jasonrackawack9369]

Never knew about the seats being modular, neat......I really wish they could have made more of these back when new. Such an interesting car, it would be nice if the average antique car enthusiast could have a better chance at owning one.

[@prestontuckersspeedshop1948]

Agreed, thank you for watching!

[@corvairjim1]

But the average multi-millionaire antique car enthusiast CAN own one, as long as he's patient. These cars don't come on the market every day... or every year, for that matter. Oh, you didn't mean a MULTI-MILLIONAIRE antique car enthusiastbut just an average non-multi-millionaire antique car enthusiast like you and me? That's OK, my name isn't Jay Leno either. Question: does Jay have a Tucker? And if not, why not?

[@twistedwired]

Identical front rear seats would greatly reduce cost too!

[@zAvAvAz]

I am just love that movie with Jeff Bridges. 'Tucker: The Man and His Dream.'

[@danfarris135]

My dad always talked about Tucker cars and how advanced they were for the time. I never saw one until the movie came out. He would have loved your channel. They look so cool just sitting still.

[@prestontuckersspeedshop1948]

So glad to hear, thanks for watching!

[@gryfandjane]

What a stunning restoration. The color works beautifully with the Tucker’s design. Great work! I’d love to know more about the restoration.

[@josephconsoli4128]

Beautiful car. Since I was a kid, I was fascinated with rear end. That fastback look, harmonica grille and triple exhausts is so eye catching. The compact dash is actually pretty in 1940's art-deco style. As a side note, the car is much prettier with whitewalls but there's an appeal with the blackwalls. Many Pebble Beach cars have them because it focuses more attention on the body.

[@lesklower7281]

Your Grandfather would be very proud of his two grandsons carry on a very good interest in his legacy The Tucker car also like the colour of this fully restored Tucker

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man I tell you! That green just looks amazingly beautiful!👌🥰👉♥️I bet your great gandfather is proud and smiling at you guy’s from heaven! What an amazing car that Tucker is! Well all of them! Well done!👌😎👍

[@prestontuckersspeedshop1948]

We hope so, it certainly was a team effort and a project we will never forget! Thanks so much for watching.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

@@prestontuckersspeedshop1948 your welcome my friend!👌😎👍keep’em coming!

[@danfarris135]

Seeing that turn table makes me think of all the old Schmerler Ford commercials from the 70’s. Rockaby my Baby. Miss you Harry.

[@prestontuckersspeedshop1948]

Agreed! Thanks for watching.

[@theguythatcouldfly]

It's a beautiful automobile. The view from the back is stunning. I'm looking forward to more videos!

[@ShainAndrews]

Man look at that machine.

[@prestontuckersspeedshop1948]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@62-62]

So cool! Love these cars and got to be around 1 as High School kid. Just didn’t know about the cars and how Awesome they are. The man that had the can was getting around to restoring it. It was a drivable survivor. Didn’t drive it but started listening to the owner about Mr Tucker and the other things he did….smart guy!!! When the movie came out, the owner here along with his wife got to be extras due to loaning several period correct cars plus the Tucker itself.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Excellent job on the restoration. Such a gorgeous classic!

[@taproom113]

Wowza! What a Beauty! Bucket list dream to own one of these historic masterpieces ... 💖 ^v^

[@jakespeed63]

Exquisite best describes this fantastic machine. Whitewalls may not be authentic but look so much better. More details most of us never knew about. Thanks for sharing and yes, Rob Ida and his team are miracle workers. P.S. that turntable is the bomb!!

[@rustyrobinson8027]

Thanks again for doing this I really appreciate it 👍❤️🇺🇸

[@MY50CC]

Hello Mike and Sean, I was surprised to hear the idea of the front passenger compartment as a safety feature described as "crazy" and treated like it was naive and laughably hokey as well as an assessment that it really wouldn't offer much if any protection in a collision . Why would this person say such a disparaging comment , since it was obviously his opinion . Especially considering that the introduction of seat belts , which caused so much criticism and were belittled , when they were truly innovative as well as the functioning pop-out windows . I think these details showed a mind set that was , for the time , very conscientious and innovative in terms of safety . Also the padded dash and surrounding pads on the doors additionally were an innovative idea. Also , when describing the interior features , why was there hardly any camera time in close up detail , instead of just a wordy description ? The lack of close-up camera shots was very noticeably lacking. When the wheelbase comment was made , why wasn't there at least a picture of another , shorter wheel based model ? I was stunned by these things . And by the comments of the speaker . Please consider these points I've made because your view count suffers and will continue to as a result.

[@olspanner]

Beautifully restored, thanks for sharing. One interesting feature was the spare tyre. Despite having no Jack provided I would like to know how you removed the spare without giving yourself a Hernia?

[@prestontuckersspeedshop1948]

Very carefully, lift with your legs! Thanks for watching.

[@rontroy3843]

@@prestontuckersspeedshop1948 I guess I have to ask Howard if he's going to get a jack made to those plans you mentioned!

[@stephenhoosick7434]

Hi Guys,,Another awesome video,,Beauitful car,,Keep Them coming,,Thanks

[@discerningmind]

Very good guys. You always bring something new about the Tucker car.

[@philipjones3793]

That green is awesome.

[@jefflundquist5771]

Beautiful and excellently engineered.

[@douglasb.1203]

That color is epic.

[@Rfor42]

What a stunning color. Understanding the technological changes in automotive finishes, how close do you believe that Is to the original color when new?

[@prestontuckersspeedshop1948]

Dangerously close…we spent an enormous amount of time digitally matching an original sample, and Rob worked with one of his contacts to have the metal flake made from Mica vs. modern materials. It is probably a bit more shiny from all the sanding to get it flat! Thanks for watching.

[@Rfor42]

@@prestontuckersspeedshop1948 thank you for the great content, preservation work and education.

[@patrickmccarron5059]

Beautiful Color.

[@georgeOswald-j6o]

just beautiful work of rolling art Amen

[@prestontuckersspeedshop1948]

Yes, the car is gorgeous! Thanks for watching.

[@kevinford69]

WHAT A JOB!

[@daniellatimer1876]

There's one similar to this one at Stahl's Car Museum in Chesterfield Township, Michigan.

[@DepreciationNation]

Great video! Thank you

[@averyparticularsetofskills]

Stunner

[@prestontuckersspeedshop1948]

Thank you!

[@twistedwired]

I wonder if those lollypop controls were found leftover in that big old building when Tucker moved in, I mean the place is HUGE. I'm fact, I wonder if there was other discarded materials or tools that Tucker may have used?

[@henryhawk2695]

stunning car an absolute beauty

[@ericjohnson8482]

The first Tucker I ever seen in person is at The Museum of American Speed in Lincoln Nebraska.

[@waynekaminski5438]

That green color was kind of lost to me until you brought in a close-up and then the green really popped. The color in the close-up view was just stunningly beautiful. Did this car get the modern updated torsion rubber installed? Most Tucker's became undrivable due to the rubber suspension deteriorating.

[@Nurzhigit8]

I like to watch moments with dark Tucker in the movie sin city from time to time, I even looked for information about him, handsome!

[@twistedwired]

Gorgeous colour. When they moved the fuel filler to front fender, was the tank also relocated?

[@jasonburton487]

wonder if this is the one thats on display at Stahls automotive foundation ? if so Ive seen this beauty in person

[@prestontuckersspeedshop1948]

Hi Jason, that’s #1015 but also Andante Green. We will be doing a Tucker presentation at the Stahl museum on April 23rd!

[@jasonburton487]

@@prestontuckersspeedshop1948 Awsome ! Yes Ive seen the scheduled presentation for the 23rd, what threw me was Mark mentioned he brought 1044 back to his facilty in Auburn hills michigan which made me wonder if this was the one on display at Stahls, Ill have to see if im mobile enough then to attend, currently mending a broken leg ,

[@prestontuckersspeedshop1948]

Excellent Jason! Sorry to hear about you leg, hopefully you can make it! Mark had 1044 at his facility pre-restoration, when it was still brown. The restoration was performed at Ida Automotive in New Jersey.

[@mattsciarro1413]

Is there video of the drive mentioned at the end?

[@jamesc126]

Thanks for uploading! Why does the interior appear tan when it's mentioned as green? Also, in the earlier pics of the car, it looks brown. I understand how that could appear that way sometimes in photos, with lighting etc. Just curious.

[@tedd7028]

So was that the original green paint for this car?

[@prestontuckersspeedshop1948]

Yes, it is called Andante Green

[@tedd7028]

Amazing color. Great to see this car finished and restored.@@prestontuckersspeedshop1948

[@ra_redesignautomobiles]

Time to Build a New Channel dedicating in designing new Preston Tucker car designs

[@robertkees6048]

The car looks wildly different with black wall tires. The Tucker simply must be displayed with white walls, put the black walls on if it'll help with the sale price when that day comes.

[@prestontuckersspeedshop1948]

To each his own I guess, we kind of prefer the black walls. They look great either way. Thanks for watching!

[@robertkees6048]

@@prestontuckersspeedshop1948I've never really seen too many black wall Tuckers, it's sort of seeing that kid in school that had the best hair and he's gone bald! WTF happened to you?

[@Ty-ur4hw]

Does anyone know what ever happened to the army vehicle Preston tucker made ?

[@colbyburke1621]

I have a pretty small 3" oval brass tag that says Tucker Corporation with 3 numbers on it. I was told it was either a brass tag that was on a parts drawer or it was put on a piece of machinery at the factor. Would you happen to have any insight into what this was for. Thanks

[@timwatson3879]

When did they ever build the B-52 bomber in the complex that was used by Tucker???? That did not happen.

[@rileycpo]

B-29's were built there. But the B-52 was built by Boeing and it was a big bomber too. lol

[@brianaustin208]

Tuckers were built in a plant that used to build engines for B-29s!

[@dyer2cycle]

I think that bit of info was inaccurate...the plant was used by Dodge to license-build Wright R-3350 engines for B-29's during WW2..so, in a sense,it was a Dodge plant...also, I think part of it is now used to make Tootsie Rolls!....

[@auxmike718]

Seats look tanish or grey?

[@richardjames6360]

Check out a 1977 Monte Carlo, side view/hood. Tell me they didn't take cues from the Tucker.

[@classicgaragenewzealand2380]

What colour is on this car.?.. colour name?..paint code?.. thanks..absolutely stunning

[@michaelhutchinson9413]

Looking at post WW ll America, Tucker wouldn’t have had longevity with his corp. The name of the game is volume. How many units can you make? Build more, sell more at a cheaper price! We all know also that the big 3 had low, medium, and upper end models to appeal to all those folks clamoring for new cars.

[@pablopicaro7649]

4th Tucker watcher - This Tucker is NOT for driving, just looking at

[@prestontuckersspeedshop1948]

Actually…this one probably get driven more than almost any other Tucker. Howard loves using it! Thanks for watching.

[@plantfeeder6677]

Didn't the Smithsonian steal a Tucker for their archives? I recall a story where they just came and took this guy's Tucker as they do in eminent domain cases!!

[@mantlemail]

I had not heard about this but I’ve seen the Tucker car in the Smithsonian .. My son was about 6 at the time and it was the wildest car he’d ever seen!

[@Thechristine2001]

Hey I have a bunch of work receipts I have found from 1948 if your interested

[@prestontuckersspeedshop1948]

Not sure what you mean by work receipts but we would love to take a look! Drop us a note at [e-mail]

[@stevenfrazier8939]

Please start making this great car again, Break out the stamps and lets go. Maybe put a Tesla power plant in the new one.

[@edkelley1649]

First place

[@prestontuckersspeedshop1948]

Ha! Thanks for watching