Our story

One man. Fifty-one cars. Four generations.

Preston Tucker set out to build the safest, most advanced car in America and very nearly did it. His family has kept his story, his records and his name 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.

The family

Still in the family.

Sean and Mike Tucker are Preston Tucker’s great-grandsons. They run Preston Tucker LLC, host the Speed Shop on YouTube, and help bring Tuckers back to life, from a barn in Ohio to a garage in New Jersey.

Every shirt and print we sell comes with a certificate of authenticity they sign themselves. Our limited prints are also signed by John R. Tucker Jr., Preston Tucker’s grandson.

Preston Tucker's Speed Shop

Our Story