Given the rarity, significance, and monetary values of these cars, I can't understand why any owner of a Tucker would want it painted anything other than the correct original color.....
I think, in retrospect, that #1027, and even 1018, could have been "resurrected"or "recreated" with the remains of the cars, along with leftover factory and NOS parts...I personally wish this had happened rather than using their parts in "continuation cars"...there would have been enough original parts in them, I think, to regard them as legitimately "1027" or "1018"...1968-70 Dodge Chargers, Ford Shelby Mustangs, etc. are rebuilt or re-created and considered legitimate with fewer original parts than exist for 1027 or even 1018..and they would be real factory cars in the sequence. As a side note, I wish the Tucker in Brazil, 1035 I believe, could be retrieved and returned to the U.S. and properly restored.....
Does anyone know which Tucker was on display at the Hartford Auto Museum, in Hartford Wisconsin about (guessing, time flies) 10 years ago? It was dark green. I missed seeing it at the museum because I didn't know it was there, but I was lucky enough to pass it on Highway K as it headed south out of Hartford, presumably going back to it's home. The color on that car was spectacular.
Fascinating. You guys do a thorough job. Preston would be proud.
Thanks for sharing all this. I knew Lance, and never knew he had owned that engine.
Love the storied Tucker saga! Really love the looks of the Tucker convertible! What a beauty!
Given the rarity, significance, and monetary values of these cars, I can't understand why any owner of a Tucker would want it painted anything other than the correct original color.....
I think, in retrospect, that #1027, and even 1018, could have been "resurrected"or "recreated" with the remains of the cars, along with leftover factory and NOS parts...I personally wish this had happened rather than using their parts in "continuation cars"...there would have been enough original parts in them, I think, to regard them as legitimately "1027" or "1018"...1968-70 Dodge Chargers, Ford Shelby Mustangs, etc. are rebuilt or re-created and considered legitimate with fewer original parts than exist for 1027 or even 1018..and they would be real factory cars in the sequence. As a side note, I wish the Tucker in Brazil, 1035 I believe, could be retrieved and returned to the U.S. and properly restored.....
Does anyone know which Tucker was on display at the Hartford Auto Museum, in Hartford Wisconsin about (guessing, time flies) 10 years ago? It was dark green. I missed seeing it at the museum because I didn't know it was there, but I was lucky enough to pass it on Highway K as it headed south out of Hartford, presumably going back to it's home. The color on that car was spectacular.
Cool stuff... Love these car's. Saw one in Vegas 94' at the Imperial palace , I think it was car 1038.👍