<VV> 1948 Tucker

[Frank DuVal]

So the 51 cars built were pushed around?

Doesn't explain the ones we saw driven on the streets.

The 51 were powered by the Franklin engine, not the Tucker engine.

The stamping plant produced enough sheet metal and frames to build at 
least 51 cars. Whether the plant was Tucker owned I do not know, as many 
non car manufacturer owned stamping plants supplied the independents. 
BTW, did you know Autolite, the company known for batteries, 
distributors and other electric components for car companies also 
supplied fenders, bumpers and plastic parts?  There were many sources 
for auto parts which were not owned by the car manufacturers.

You should see the Tucker collection we have in Alexandria, VA. Most 
every shop drawing is there! The original mule with a Tucker engine is 
also there.

The owner of the collection said we were lucky to collect Corvairs, as 
we could drive them anywhere. He couldn't drive his Tuckers anymore due 
to their high value. Trailered anywhere for showing, not driven.

Frank DuVal

On 10/29/2011 4:52 PM, Ron wrote:
> Does aanybody know if Tucker ever had a stamping  and frame plant?  I've
> never heard of any and if so, the whole thing was a scam.  He certainly
> didn't have an engine and transmission ready as a lot of development was
> needed before anything would be ready for production.
> RonH
>