<VV> Tucker ...no Corvair but rear engine
Frank DuVal
corvairduval at cox.net
Wed May 10 23:41:32 EDT 2006
Louis C. Armer,Jr. wrote:
> From Wikipedia:
> The creator of the <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki//wiki/Buick>Buick
> Dynaflow transmission was called in, designing a special "Tuckermatic"
> transmission with only 27 parts, about 90 less than normal. This
> transmission was to cause more trouble, however, as the initial
> prototype lacked a reverse gear. A skeptical press reported that the
> car could not go backward, hurting its reputation.
>
>
I remember reading Tom McCahill's drive report on the Tucker. He stated
that despite reports in the automotive press, the Tucker he drove backed
up just fine!
Frank DuVal
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