Tucker bid to $1.4M for no sale…at least for now

Ron Kowalke reported that the 1948 Tucker convertible was bid to $1.4 million during Russo and Steele’s Scottsdale auction Jan. 24, but it took another $100K to close the deal….

Ron Kowalke reported that the 1948 Tucker convertible was bid to $1.4 million during Russo and Steele's Scottsdale auction Jan. 24, but it took another $100K to close the deal. Since the bidders and the seller were relatively close, the auction company was working with all parties to secure a sale. We'll keep you posted on any forthcoming details.

Remember, the Russo and Steele auction continues today, Jan. 25. Go to the Russo and Steele web site for more details.

Angelo Van Bogart is the editor of Old Cars magazine and wrote the column "Hot Wheels Hunting" for Toy Cars & Models magazine for several years. He has authored several books including "Hot Wheels 40 Years," "Hot Wheels Classics: The Redline Era" and "Cadillac: 100 Years of Innovation." His 2023 book "Inside the Duesenberg SSJ" is his latest. He can be reached at avanbogart@aimmedia.com