Preston Tucker made waves when he announced his plans to sell an affordable and safe rear-engine, rear-wheel drive sedan to the public shortly after World War II. The clamor for such a car was ...

A brand-new Tucker Type O-335 engine sold for approximately $34,474 (€30,420) during the RM Sotheby’s auction in Monaco over the weekend.

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A rear mounted detachable helicopter engine wasn't the only innovation. Like most everything else with his car, Tucker's vision far exceeded the technological and financial realities of the day.

The six-cylinder engine needs a bit of coaxing before it coughs to life. After a few revs to clear its throat, the Tucker 48 settles down to a low, throaty idle.

Built by the short-lived Tucker Corporation in 1948, the Tucker 48 was one of the most innovative vehicles of its time. It's also one of rarest, with Preston Tucker having put together only 51 ...

Tucker engineers managed to re-engineer the Franklins with water cooling, giving birth to the Tucker flat-6, a 5.4-liter engine fed by a single carburetor making 166 horsepower.

Its helicopter engine is still running strong.The 1948 Tucker 48 is one of the strangest cars in American history, dreamed up by the equally remarkable Preston Tucker. Its development was even ...

"The Tucker 48 ""Torpedo"" is a rare classic car showcased at a show, featuring a unique helicopter engine." ...

When Tucker said he was going to build a car with cutting edge features, he pulled out all the stops. Many ideas he got came from spending time in the garages at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as ...

Miller did not live to see the Tucker '48 drive, but Tucker later said he discussed his plans with Miller. When talking about an engine for the car, Miller told him, "Pres, make it big!" Never one to ...