Tucker ‘48 #1044
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May 19 2017
Newsday: 10 Can’t Miss Cars at Field of Wheels 2017
Newsday has published its annual list of "10 Can't Miss Cars at Field of Wheels". Tucker '48 #1044 will be participating in this Saturday's Field of Wheels Exhibition and Show in Melville, NY.
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May 16 2017
Hemmings Daily:Restored-but-unrestored “barn find” Tucker to appear at Hemmings Concours
Today's Hemmings Daily Blog has a profile on the Tucker '48 #1044 which will appear at the 2017 Hemmings Motor News Concours d'Elegance.
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May 13 2017
Profile Series: 1947 Tucker ‘48 Prototype (Tin Goose)
In researching the Tucker '48 #1044, last week I had the opportunity to explore five Tuckers at the Swigart Museum in Huntingdon, PA. and the AACA Museum in Hershey PA. This is an up-close profile of one of them: the 1947 Tucker '48 Prototype (Tin Goose) #1000, located in the Swigart Museum.
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May 09 2017
Car Show Highlights: Merchant Marine Car Show and Historic Motor Parkway Memories Antique Car Show
Great fun was had over the last two Sundays when the Tucker '48 #1044 made its Long Island debut at the Merchant Marine Academy Car Show and the 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler was displayed on my favorite historic road at the Historic Motor Parkway Vintage Auto Show.
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May 02 2017
Tucker Memorabilia: Luggage to License Plates Updated: 12/26/2019
Similar to the Vanderbilt Cup Races and the Long Island Motor Parkway, fans of Tucker automobiles enjoy collecting memorabilia. Several of these items will be on display on Sunday when Tucker #1044 makes its Long Island car show debut at the Regimental Activities NAFI Auto Show in Kings Point.
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Apr 12 2017
Video: A Test Ride of Tucker 1044
A few weeks ago, the Tucker '48 #1044 received new whitewall tires and a tune-up. This is two-minute video of the test ride where we reached a speed of 45 miles per hour.
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Apr 05 2017
Thursday’s Treasures: Krug’s Hotel, a Tucker Dealership Banner, 2 Met Fans & “My Hunt” Presentations
Thursday's Treasures provide several various new photos and information relevant to VanderbiltCupRaces.com .
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Apr 01 2017
Documenting 1947 New York Region Tucker Sales and Dealerships
I recently acquired an original Tucker Corporation document that provided information on New York Region dealerships and sales as of December 5, 1947. The document supports the belief that the Tucker '48 was on its way to becoming a success.
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Mar 28 2017
Model A Ford Club of Long Island Visits Tucker 1044 at Waterfront at Roslyn
The Model A Ford Club of Long Island cruised out to see Tucker 1044 last Sunday at Waterfront at Roslyn. A wonderful time was had by all, highlighted by several memorable Tucker rides.
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Mar 18 2017
Tucker 1044 Featured in Newsday’s “In The Garage”
The Tucker 48 #1044 was featured in Newsday's "In The Garage" including a brief interview by reporter David Fluhrer.
