Update: Mystery Saturday Auto #3 Solved: Tucker 1034 in the News
Tucker 1034 sold for $2.040 Million on January 17, 2020.
This Mystery Auto has been making headlines.
Mystery Auto questions:
- Identify this Tucker
- Why is it newsworthy?
Tucker 1034 will be offered for sale at the Gooding & Company's Scottsdale auction to be held in January 17-18, 2020.
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Congrats and kudos to Al Prete, Jim Ryan, Frank Krawiecki and Preston Tucker's grandson John Tucker.
Enjoy,
Howard Kroplick
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I believe this is the twin turbo Tucker replica that Rob Ida was creating. Keep the dream alive! I hope this becomes a reality for others to appreciate.
Easily found by Google search. It’s Tucker 1034. It is newsworthy because it will be auctioned off by Gooding & Company in Scottsdale on Jan. 17-18, 2020.
It is one of the most desirable Tuckers because (a) it was completed at the factory before production halted; (b) it is one of only 12 painted Waltz Blue; (c) it has survived without needing a comprehensive restoration, and with its original upholstery; and (d) every one of its former owners is known.
This is Tucker # 1034. This Tucker was used as one of ten promotional cars that traveled the United States. Chassis 1034, was one of the few more-desirable examples that was actually assembled by the Tucker factory before it closed. Tucker # 1034 is one of only 12 finished in the attractive Waltz Blue Metallic. Tucker code #200 “Waltz” Blue. This highly original car has been driven fewer than 6,200 miles.This car still has its original interior upholstery, and has never required a comprehensive restoration.This car is going to Auction in Scottsdale Arizona. The auction will be held on January 17 and 18, and estimates say that this Tucker will fetch between $1.75 and $2.5 million.
This ‘48 Tucker sold for $1,600,000.00 in an auction this year.
This is a 1948 Tucker 48, chassis number 1034. It will be up for auction at Gooding & Company’s January 2020 auction in Scottsdale, AZ
Would this be Rob Ida’s Tucker replica??
This is Tucker #1034, formerly owned by Gene and Juanita Cofer of Tucker, GA. I first visited them there in the 80’s and Gene was kind enough to give me my first 100 mph ride in a Tucker. That same day I visited Tucker #1015 in nearby Stone Mountain, GA. Exciting day!