<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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