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Tucker 48
The Tucker 48 is a rear-engined sedan made by Tucker in the United States from 1947 to 1948 (1948 model year). Its weirdest quirk: A third headlight in the middle of the nose turns with the steering to light up corners.
Preston Tucker's rear-engined 'car of tomorrow'. Only 51 were made, counting the prototype, before the company shut down in 1949.
Weird features:Headlights
Quick facts
- Maker: Tucker
- Years: 1947–1948
- Country of origin: United States
- Body type: Rear-engined sedan
- Engine: 334 cu in flat-six, rear-mounted
- Weirdest quirk: A third headlight in the middle of the nose turns with the steering to light up corners.
- Sold prices logged: 0
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