Preston Tucker with 1948 Tucker Sedan

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Artifact Overview

In this 1948 publicity photograph, Preston Tucker shows off the large trunk of his new automotive creation. Tucker promoted the car himself and attracted much interest. However, his company built only 51 cars before financial troubles killed the company -- and Tucker's innovative automobile along with it.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1947-1948

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

92.1.1774.P.CO.586

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 4.063 in
Width: 5.125 in

Preston Tucker with 1948 Tucker Sedan