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| As owned by George Lucas. |
Lucas became a fan of the of the Tucker when he was executive producer of the 1998 film Tucker: The Man and His Dream which was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starred Jeff Bridges, Joan Allen and Martin Landau.
The film revived modern interest in the Tucker and has become something of a cult classic among automobile enthusiasts.
“The Tucker Torpedo, as it was often called, was a paragon of advanced engineering and safety features with radical, futuristic styling. Arguably, the most important post-war American collectible automobile, Tuckers consistently attract strong interest whenever they come to market,” says Don Rose, Car Specialist, RM Auctions. “The example on offer at our Amelia Island sale, 1003, is truly among the best of the best—not only is it a beautiful automobile in terms of its presentation, but it is fully and robustly functional, ready to take to the road. It’s a perfect fit for our Amelia Island auction, which, along with the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, is dedicated to celebrating great and iconic automotive styling.”
Price range: $1,500,000 - $1,900,000.
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| Tucker 48, Serial Number 1003. |
Heads up! RMs has just released their digital catalogue for upcoming March auction.
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ReplyDeleteHey, just thought I’d share with you some of the other classics that will cross the block at RMs in March and what an impressive lot it is:
ReplyDelete- 1952 Ferrari 225 Sport Vignale Berlinetta ‘Tuboscocca’, chassis 0168ED, 1 of only 6 225S competition berlinettas built & boasting a superb racing history (Estimate: $1,000,000–$1,400,000);
- Beautifully restored 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster, chassis 198.042-8500286, finished in the highly desirable color combination of metallic silver-blue with a tan leather interior and featuring Rudge knock-off wheels, fitted luggage, & a factory hardtop (Estimate: $800,000–$1,000,000);
- Freshly restored 1929 Isotta Fraschini 8A Convertible Sedan, chassis 1571, displayed at the 1928 New York Auto Salon & is the only Floyd-Derham body on an Isotta Fraschini chassis (Estimate: $550,000–$650,000); and,
- Outstanding 1911 Lozier Model 51 7-Passenger Touring, chassis 3574, one of the mightiest Brass Era touring cars & offered from the respected collection of Ken Pearson (Estimate: $400,000–$600,000).
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ReplyDeleteThis will jazz all those collectors after a quality classic from the ‘50s to today. RMs is auctioning an eclectic and rare mix of cars on April 27. Definitely worth a visit to their website.
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