Official 1947 Tucker Torpedo / Automobile T-Shirt by Preston Tucker LLC

Description: 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the 1948 Tucker and what better way to celebrate than to grab one of our new limited edition t-shirts! Designed by renowned artist Ray Shredhelm the shirt features a five color rendition of the Tucker '48 sitting on top of the Tucker Symbol of Safety. In the image's background is the Tucker factory in Chicago including the iconic red Tucker sign. The 75th-anniversary celebration will be held June 16-18 2023 at the AACA Museum in Hershey, PA and the museum's logo is included in the upper right-hand corner of the shirt. These shirts won't last long so get yours today! This Gildan Softstyle 100% cotton shirt is available in black sizes S-XL. Includes a certificate of authenticity signed by Sean and Mike Tucker, Great-Grandsons of Preston Tucker and owners of Preston Tucker LLC. The Tucker '48 was the brainchild of Preston Tucker and introduced features that were far beyond the typical specifications of an automobile built in the late 1940's. The Tucker had a 6 cylinder horizontally opposed engine placed in the rear. This engine produced 166 hp and 372 ft/lbs of torque; good for a 0-60 time of around 10 seconds and a top speed of well over 100 mph. The Tucker was not just about performance - safety features were a major part of the design and included a pop-out safety glass windshield, collapsible steering column, padded dashboard, front crash compartment, and many other features never before seen in an automobile. The centerpiece of the design is the cyclops third headlight that turned with the wheels to assist the driver in seeing around corners. The Tucker also had design ideas with economics in mind. For instance, the front bench seat cushion was the same as the rear seat cushion; the idea being that the front wore out faster so you could just swap them to extend the life of the upholstery. Had Tucker fully succeeded with his car who knows where the automobile would be today. Only 51 original Tuckers were ever produced and their values continue to skyrocket. Check our other listings for Tucker products and original Tucker artifacts!

Price: 14.99 USD

Location: Columbia, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-08-27T15:29:35.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.99 USD