Update: Tucker 1044: The most awarded Tucker ever
According to Mike and Sean Tucker, great-grandsons of Preston Tucker, Tucker 1044 is the most awarded Tucker of the 51 produced.
Here is an updated summary of its major awards as of July 24, 2024 including five Best in Show awards.
Enjoy,
Howard Kroplick
Gold Coast Cruisers Waterfront Car Show- Best in Show
2020
Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance- Best in Class (one-Offs and Limited Production through1975 and Billy Gardell Celebrity Judge Award
2019
Hemmings Motor News Concours d'Elegance- Best in Show (Post-War) and First Place Fresh Resorations
Elegance at Hershey- Most unique post-ward design
Greenwich Concours d'Elegance Americana-Best in Class American Orphan Marquis
Amelia Island Beach Concours d'Elegance-First Place American Limited Production
2018
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance-Second in Class Tuckers (First place to Tucker 1009 owned by George Lucas)
ACCA Greater NY Region Annual Spring Meet-Best Orphan Car
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Howard’s groupie me at the 2019 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance.