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14/12/2024 9:54 pm
The re-release of the 1948 Tucker is among my favorite models. From the 1st one I purchased in the AACA Museum group to all the other colors that Brooklin released that followed. I have all of them and even a few duplicates, including a special color version in blue redone by John Roberts. In 2023, I also chose to add several of the original models. So, in total, I have 16 Tucker models in just my Brooklin Collection, with another 10 from other various manufacturers. This doesn't count the ones I have in 1:18, 1:24 & 1:64 scale. In addition, I have had the opportunity to see 12 different 1:1s in person. I find them incredibly interesting to say the least.
Here's a pair of the Waltz Blue from Brooklin. Now my reasoning for having two of them is this, on display in the Gilmore Car Museum is a Waltz Blue 1:1, it has always been displayed with black wall tires. I really like the look of the model with whitewall tires, so a 2nd one was necessary to represent the Gilmore Museum's example. I did the same thing for the black one too. The 2nd one represents the 1:1 on display in the Henry Ford Museum.
1948 Tucker 48 "Torpedo" Sedan in Waltz Blue/200, BRK 222c
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
14/12/2024 11:58 pm
I love that you replicate cars you've seen, John. Nicely done.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
15/12/2024 8:58 am
Yes, a collector must have a at least one Tucker with blackwalls - for accuracy. Nice pics John.
The fact that you've seen 12 is amazing (that's 1/4-ish of all Tuckers, as you know ).
I've seen 4 (and regret not buying a junker w/parts that sold for $28K years ago at auction ) I've been in Michigan and seen Tuckers at Greenfield Village and at The Oldest Hudson Dealership in Ypsilanti. I saw the Tucker-movie car there too, a Ford LTD chassis w/a fiberglass Tucker body. I also got to chat with Tucker's grandson. Very cool! 😎 😎
15/12/2024 12:16 pm
Have it, love it.
15/12/2024 3:07 pm
The whitewalls totally change the look of the car.
