The Gooding & Company 2011 Scottsdale Auction will be held January 21-22 at the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall in Scottsdale, Arizona.
1948 Tucker photo courtesy of Gooding & Company Up for auction is a 1948 Tucker, No. 1010 - Believed to have disappeared many years ago, Tucker Serial No.1010 re-emerged after more than 50 years spent tucked away in a private barn. Originally delivered to its first owner in Waltz Blue, this 1948 Tucker is spectacular in its near-original, unrestored condition, having traveled only 10,000 miles since new. It is believed that this car raced at Bonneville in the early 1950s, achieving an impressive top speed of 134 mph while defying the harsh elements of the Salt Flats. An exciting discovery for collectors around the world, this car is expected to bring in excess of $1 Million at the auction.
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ReplyDeleteWow, it is really terrific to have a car that's already extinct and re-emerged once again. Restoring it is the fun part.
ReplyDeleteRestoring cars is really a good hobby. It takes time and money to restore the car but you'll be proud to own a once lost car.
ReplyDeleteIt does not look barn-fresh. It still has its original body paint. What a durable car indeed!
ReplyDeleteI love restoring cars. I am trying to find and update myself daily with those cars that need to be restored. This blog doesn't look so updated though. Wish you could add up more classic cars that need to be restored.
ReplyDeleteWith great finds like this surely give a lot of attention to classic lovers either for collection, restoration or both. Restoring cars is fun and exciting, especially if it's one long lost model like the Tucker.
ReplyDeleteComplete overhaul, then you can enjoy this thing. It would be nice.
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