Description: From 1947-1948 The Tucker Corporation issued a unique brass badge to each employee. The badges were issued in several colors, letters, and numbers and are highly sought after artifacts today. Using the original artifact as a guide Preston Tucker LLC has recreated a modern example of the famous Tucker Corporation employee badge. Like the original it features a color backfilled edge with the words "Tucker Corporation" along with center black backfilled numbers and letters. The recreation employee badge features the same font and text location as the original. The reverse side of the badge features two pins with clasp connectors which intentionally differs from the original single connector to ensure the two are not confused with each other. Production of the red badge will be limited to 100 examples so get yours before they are gone! The Tucker '48 was the brainchild of Preston Tucker and introduced features that were far beyond the typical specifications of an automotive built in the late 1940's. The Tucker had a 6 cylinder horizontally opposed engine placed in the rear. This engine produced 166 hp and 372 ft/lbs of torque; good for a 0-60 time of around 10 seconds and a top speed of well over 100 mph. The Tucker was not just about performance - safety features were a major part of the design and included a pop-out safety glass windshield, collapsible steering column, padded dashboard, front crash compartment, and many other features never before seen in an automobile. The centerpiece of the design is the cyclops third headlight that turned with the wheels to assist the driver in seeing around corners. The Tucker also had design ideas with economics in mind. For instance, the front bench seat cushion was the same as the rear seat cushion; the idea being that the front wore out faster so you could just swap them to extend the life of the upholstery. Had Tucker fully succeeded with his car who knows where the automobile would be today. Only 51 original Tuckers were ever produced and their value continues to skyrocket. This item is being offered by Preston Tucker LLC, a company started by Sean & Mike Tucker who are Preston Tucker's Great Grand children; own a piece of history and help keep the legend of the Tucker alive!
Price: 16.99 USD
Location: Columbia, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-09-04T14:54:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year: 1948
