"A man who has once gotten automobiles into his blood can never give them up,...A man with a dream can't stop trying to realize that dream…. It's no disgrace to fail against tough odds if you don't admit you're beaten. And if you don't give up."
- Preston Tucker
Ten Years Ahead of its Time...
Photograph from Collection of The Gilmore Car Museum
Preston Tucker was a man with big ideas. WWII was over and the atmosphere was ripe for change. This change included the availability of automobiles to the general public, and prosperity due to the economic boom. A man with a passion for cars, Preston recognized the need for a fresh design. A car that was safe, affordable, and attractive; one that would revolutionize the automobile industry. This business had become stale and boring during the war because automobile manufacturing came to a complete stop during that time. Tucker put his heart and soul into his dream, but ultimately his company folded and his reputation was ruined. Nonetheless, his visions changed the way the industry thought about car design.
