'46 Tucker Torpedo Prototype
Mar 10, 2023 00:10:43 #
Beowulf
Loc: Aquidneck Island, RI
Taken some years ago, this Tucker Prototype was at the same show as the two Auburn Speedsters posted earlier. Scanned from slide and converted to B+W.
Mar 10, 2023 00:36:47 #
Most interesting cars. Thanks for sharing.
Beowulf wrote:
Taken some years ago, this Tucker Prototype was at the same show as the two Auburn Speedsters posted earlier. Scanned from slide and converted to B+W.
Mar 10, 2023 04:32:54 #
Beowulf wrote:
Taken some years ago, this Tucker Prototype was at the same show as the two Auburn Speedsters posted earlier. Scanned from slide and converted to B+W.
guess you were there@
never knew it was/what
Mar 10, 2023 09:12:34 #
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Mar 10, 2023 16:07:17 #
That is without a doubt the UGLIEST car (Riviera) that I've EVER seen! Where does the '46 come from, I wonder?
1971
1972
1973
Mar 10, 2023 16:10:32 #
jaymatt wrote:
Nice shots.
It looks like Buick stole the rear-end design.
It looks like Buick stole the rear-end design.
Yep… my thoughts eggsactly. After peeking at some more historical images on Google, I think it’s probably more likely that Tucker may have been a, or friend, of Harley Earl😉.
Mar 11, 2023 05:49:26 #
Beowulf wrote:
Taken some years ago, this Tucker Prototype was at the same show as the two Auburn Speedsters posted earlier. Scanned from slide and converted to B+W.
Interesting car.
Mar 11, 2023 05:55:38 #
Mar 11, 2023 06:21:08 #
Beowulf wrote:
Taken some years ago, this Tucker Prototype was at the same show as the two Auburn Speedsters posted earlier. Scanned from slide and converted to B+W.
Mar 11, 2023 07:02:30 #
Wow! Interesting car… really like the front fenders that articulated with the front wheels. Certainly unique in that respect. Also like the boat tail rear end… that Buick apparently copied some years later for the Riviera. Thanks for sharing this photo!
Mar 11, 2023 07:13:15 #
Mar 11, 2023 07:58:11 #
Beowulf wrote:
Taken some years ago, this Tucker Prototype was at the same show as the two Auburn Speedsters posted earlier. Scanned from slide and converted to B+W.
The title " '46 Tucker Torpedo Prototype" is a misnomer. The basic body of the car shown is a '71 or '72 Riviera (see the photos I included earlier) and in no way was around in 1946. They didn't build cars that way. By "that way" I mean the basic structure...the windows, doors, bumpers, etc., etc. If there was a sign on the car saying that it was '46, it had to be in jest. I'll bet the ranch on this one! Ugly, isn't it ?
Mar 11, 2023 08:04:44 #
To my eye, this appears to be one of the early '70's GM land yachts cited above, customized by someone who's artistic standards... let's say "differ from mine". Should have saved this one for April 1.
Mar 11, 2023 08:07:21 #
nimbushopper wrote:
The back looks similar to the Buick Riveria.
That's because it IS a Buick Riviera.
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