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Tucker collector David Cammack dies

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Collector David Cammack, who owned three of the 47 remaining cars in existence designed by Preston Tucker, died on April 7, 2013. Even though he put the Tuckers (#1001, #1022 and #1026) on display in a secluded museum in Old … More »

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Former George Lucas 1948 Tucker to be offered at RM Auctions’ Amelia Island sale

The 1948 Tucker formerly owned by George Lucas and to be offered during RM Auctions' Amelia Island sale.

The 1948 Tucker 48 formerly owned by film maker George Lucas will be offered during RM Auctions‘ annual sale as the official auction house of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, to be held this year in Amelia Island, Fla., on … More »

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Seven original Tuckers coming to Glenmoor Gathering

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Seven 1948 Tucker automobiles will be on display at the 18th annual Glenmoor Gathering on Sept. 14-16. Of the original 51 Tuckers built, 49 remain. In addition, there’ll be a movie prop car used in the 1988 movie “Tucker: The Man and his Dream.” And, there’ll be a “modern” Tucker, as well! More »

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Tucker club co-founder Richard Jones dead

OCW reader Mike Schutta alerted us that Richard Jones, one of the original 14 people to found the Tucker Automobile Club of America, passed away Aug. 24. As Schutta is a Tucker historian, we will rely on his fine words … More »

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Michigan Introduces Bill to Expand Use of Historic Vehicles

SEMA ACTION NETWORK UPDATE Michigan Introduces Bill to Expand Use of Historic Vehicles Michigan, the birthplace to many of the collector cars we cherish, has introduced legislation (S.B. 1146) that would amend the state’s current law governing historic motor vehicles … More »

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Simeone to add spirit of motion to Auburns and Cords April 28

At noon on Saturday, April 28, the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum will have a Demo Day to discuss how Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg became linked together and why they represented the pinnacle of American automotive engineering in the 1920s and … More »

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Legendary Tuckers to gather at Glenmoor

Several 1948 Tucker Automobiles will be part of the show field at the 2012 Glenmoor Gathering Sept. 14-16, including this unrestored Tucker from the Gilmore Car Museum Collection.

Several 1948 Tucker Automobiles will be part of the show field at the 2012 Glenmoor Gathering Sept. 14-16, including an unrestored Tucker from the Gilmore Car Museum Collection. A total of 51 cars were built before production stopped and most … More »

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AACA drive-in movie weekend features Tucker film

HERSHEY, Pa. – Drive-in movies were first introduced in New Jersey in the 1930s as a way to make the movie going experience more comfortable for guests by allowing visitors to watch movies from the comfort of their own car. … More »

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Talking Tuckers… times three!

It’s impossible to get tuckered out while talking about Tuckers, and I should know — we’ve been talking a lot of “Tucker” lately in Old Cars Weekly‘s “Sound Your Horn” section. In addition, the Tucker Automobile Club of America has … More »

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A daughter’s life with Dad’s Tucker

The decisions aren’t always easy for Tucker No. 1019 owner Debbie Hull More »

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