Our story

One man. One car. Four generations.

Preston Tucker set out to build the safest, most advanced car in America and very nearly did it. His family, and a great many owners, historians and museums, have kept his story alive ever since.

Preston Thomas Tucker, 1903–1956

The man and the car.

Tap any date for the story behind it.

Tucker '48 advertisement in Automotive News, March 10, 1947
“The New Tucker … Years Ahead!” Automotive News, March 10, 1947.

Who we are

Sean and Mike Tucker.

Sean and Mike Tucker are twins, and Preston Tucker’s great-grandsons. They run Preston Tucker LLC, host the Speed Shop on YouTube, and work with owners and museums to keep the cars and their story alive.

Every shirt and print we sell comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Sean and Mike Tucker pull the cover off Tucker #1051 in a New Jersey garage
Sean and Mike uncover #1051 in the DeLorenzo garage, April 2025.
Sean Tucker and Rob Ida look over the engine of Tucker #1051
Sean and Rob Ida look over the engine. Still from Piston Ring Media’s film.
Family and friends gathered beside Tucker #1051 in a New Jersey driveway
The day #1051 changed hands.

Our Story