While at Monterey Car Week, we saw this incredible 1948 Tucker Torpedo numerous times. This was the first time that either Al or myself had seen a Tucker on public roads, so we made sure to get photos.
The first time we saw it was in Carmel, right as we were arriving for the Tour d’Elegance. We saw it cross the street a block down, realized it was a Tucker, and then I proceeded to sprint a block and a half to catch it. After that, Al was able to shoot it while we were in the car a few times, once in Monterey and once in Carmel.
Only 51 of these masterpieces were ever produced. They were way ahead of their time technologically, with a rear-mounted flat-6 engine (yes like a Porsche), and a center headlamp that turned with the steering wheel, among other things. They made a movie about Preston Tucker and his car, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in a great story. The Tucker is a legendary piece of American automotive history, and it was beyond thrilling to catch one out in the wild. Enjoy.
-Nick Walker and Albert Davis
Mind Over Motor 
Thank you
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You need to correct your posting. There’s no such thing as a Tucker Torpedo. That’s a Tucker 48.
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In the same way as there’s no such thing as a “Ferrari Daytona.” I like the nickname better, so that’s what I refer to the car as.
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You should correct your headline and article. There’s no such thing as a Tucker Torpedo, that’s a Tucker 48. Torpedo was the design name of the original concept, but never a name of anything produced
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Same as the other: Same as there’s no such thing as a “Ferrari Daytona.” I like the nickname better, so that’s what I refer to the car as.
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Also, Barrett Jackson officially has a Tucker 48 listed as a “Tucker Torpedo.” Good enough for them, good enough for me.
https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1948-TUCKER-TORPEDO–115982
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