Preston Tucker
American entrepreneur and developer
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Preston Thomas Tucker was an American automobile entrepreneur who developed the innovative Tucker 48 sedan, initially nicknamed the "Tucker Torpedo", an automobile which introduced many features that have since become widely used in modern cars. Wikipedia
Born: September 21, 1903, Capac, MI
Died: December 26, 1956 (age 53 years), Ypsilanti, MI
Movies: Revenge of the Electric Car
Children: John Tucker
Spouse: Vera Tucker (m. 1923–1956)
Known for: Tucker 48, Tucker Combat Car, Tucker Gun Turret, Tucker Aviation Corporation, Franklin Engine Company/Air Cooled Motors
Parents: Shirley Harvey Tucker and Lucille Caroline Preston