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09/09/2013 7:53 pm
On the subject of Tucker....
David Cammack, the collector of Tucker Automobiles, and the owner of the largest
privately owned Tucker collection, including many factory artifacts, died on Sunday, at the age of 85. See my post 13709.1.1in the Lounge.
Thank you David for preserving these marvelous automobiles of Preston Tucker's creation, and sharing your lifelong passion with us. You will be missed by many. Rest In Peace David!
09/09/2013 11:45 pm
Mr Cammack Left His Entire Tucker Collection To...
...the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum in Hershey, PA. The Cammack Gallery at the museum bears his name and is reserved to accept this collection. This is the museum wing that is home for the Keystone Diecast Collectors' changing displays. We all look forward to the opening of the permanent Tucker exhibit at AACAM.
15/09/2013 8:08 am
That;s such a wonderful "gift" that he has left society!
Must have been a charming man! This also elimnates any family bickering over who gets what and for how much etc... You gave me a wonderful Idea. Down the road IF I still have my cars and if they are in good shape at the time perhaps I will do the same. Call around different museums and see if they have a need or want for my cars. At that time I will stipulate what to do. At present my wishes told to EVERYONE is the following: NO car dealer or second hand flipper is to get my cars for ANY price! I don't want them offering my family pennies to resell for THOUSANDS. I'd rather that they A) Get sold at current market value at which point my family splits the money. B) sell the cars to someone whom seems like they will give the car a loving home but cant really afford market value. I said if someone comes to buy and has that look of excitment in their eyes when they see my cars but cant afford it, even if you GIVE it to them that is my wishes! Long as its NOT resold and its well cared for!
Some will say when your dead why do you care? Good point and here's WHY I care .... LOTS of time, energy and sleepless nights went into these cars and as I restore them even MORE will. ALso lots of money and chasing down NOS parts over the past 25+ years has also netted me a treasure trove of parts that when the cars are put back together they will look fantastic! ALl this was effort and MY TIME. TIME is something I value more then ANYTHING in this world. Its something you don't get back and have less of with each passing day! So these are the reasons WHY I care what happens to them.