Preston Tucker
Entrepreneur

Preston Tucker Net Worth

Preston Tucker was an American automotive pioneer born on September 21, 1903 in Michigan. He is best known for creating the innovative 1948 Tucker Sedan, which introduced many features that later became standard on automobiles, such as disc brakes, fuel injection, and a rear-mounted engine. His car was ahead of its time and was unfortunately only produced in limited numbers due to financial difficulties.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 21, 1903
Birth Place Michigan
Age 117 YEARS OLD
Died On Dec 26, 1956 (age 53)
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $4 Million (2024)

About

Creator of the innovative 1948 Tucker Sedan, which introduced many features that came to be standard on automobiles.

Before Fame

He greatly hyped up his Tucker '48 Sedan before it ever came out, calling it the result of 15 years of design and outlining its many new features.

Trivia

His company was pursued by the SEC from the beginning, which had previously seen a large grant to another small automaker wasted. The close scrutiny led many auto dealers to reconsider selling his car.

Family Life

He was born near Capac, Michigan, losing his father at age two to appendicitis.

Associated With

His story of a good car idea that ultimately went bust mirrored that of another independent carmaker, John DeLorean.

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