1046?????

[MAINEIAX]

on th photo for 1046 i notice vents cut in to the hood???? could this be a front engine fake?? i dont see these vents in the other cars????? <p></p><i></i>

[jfollis640]

Tucker #1046 is certainly no fake but does have a very interesting history.<br>
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In the 1950's a man by the name of Nick Jenin started to purchase anything "Tucker" that he could find. He ended up owning 10 Tuckers, several engines, test chassis, and assorted memorabilia. He took these cars around the country and displayed them at fairs, auto shows, armories and civic centers. <br>
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He decided he wanted to have a Tucker that he could drive all the time so he removed the chassis and engine and displayed those in his show. He then placed the body of Tucker #1046 onto an Oldsmobile chassis with a front engine. Remember that the car was only 16 years old and considered a novelty rather than a collectible. <br>
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In 1963 Mr. Jenin sold Tucker #1046 to an Oregon Mercury dealer who decided to place a new 1964 Mercury chassis and engine under the car. They used it to promote his dealership for years. Later they became very involved with preserving the Tucker story by being a member of the Tucker Automobile Club of America. Due to health problems the car was offered for sale in June 2002 at the Las Vegas Kruse Auction held at the Mandalay Bay I am a spammer. <br>
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The new owners of this car are very enthusiastic and have been busy working toward bringing the car back to original or as close to it as possible. With the 1964 front engine they are able to drive and enjoy the car. <br>
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In fact, for the 2003 Tucker convention in Grand Rapids MI they drove their car extensively and it was showcased in the lobby of Celebration Cinema for a special screening of the movie "Tucker: The Man and His Dream".<br>
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During the convention's special "Tucker Motorcar Day" at the Gilmore Car Museum near Kalamazoo the owners gave countless rides in it. <br>
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TACA is very thankful that we have owners so interested in preserving history that they are willing to go “above and beyond” in sharing their rare car with others. If you are lucky to meet the owners of #1046 and hear their enthusiasm you will agree that they are the saviors of an remarkable automobile.<br>
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Best Regards, <br>
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Jay A. Follis - Director<br>
Tucker Historical Collection and Library<br>
at the GILMORE CAR MUSEUM<br>
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[MAINEIAX]

Thaks Jay, for the info, and great story. answers my questions. All the story's of each cars history is so interesting. <p></p><i></i>

[goldy46]

Bob, heres the rest of the story!

[ehartman13]

I am surprised Jay did not mention that #1046 is scheduled for showing at the convention 2005 in Chicago. Check out the boards section on the convention.

So far, confirmed cars are 1006, 1008, 1046, 1047 and 1048 (from the e-mail I recieved).

Eric

[TuckerHCL]

Eric,

The only reason I didn't mention that Tucker #1046 was planning on coming to the 2005 Tucker Convention in Chicago IL was because that post was made in Feb. 2004-- well before we had any idea what cars would be there.

2005 will be the first time since the cars left the factory that #1046, 1047 and 1048 will be together!

Jay