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I spotted an (insert obscure car name here) classic car today!

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Early NASCAR: by andys120
Dec 24, 2008 (10:21 am)
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This car was entered in the Memorial Day 1950 Nascar Grand National Race at Canfield Speedway near Youngstown, Ohio>
 

 
In those days the SC in NASCAR stood for Stock Car and that car is so "Stock" it has whitewall tires!
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Re: Early NASCAR: [andys120] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Dec 24, 2008 (10:30 am)
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Replying to: andys120 (Dec 24, 2008 10:21 am)

apparently this is Tucker #12, raced by Joe Merola. The car broke an axle (typical, as the helicopter-derived engine was much too powerful for the used rebuilt Cord transmissions they put into Tuckers) and never completed a lap.
 
Some sources say the car does not survive, burned up in a warehouse fire, which makes it one of the very few Tuckers that didn't survive, unfortunately for NASCAR history.
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Re: Early NASCAR: [andys120] by boomchek
Dec 24, 2008 (11:47 am)
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Replying to: andys120 (Dec 24, 2008 10:21 am)

I always liked Tuckers, maybe because of the movie, or because of their quirky design, or the fact that if I'd be in Tucker's shoes I'd try to build my own car too.
 
This one looks nice slammed.
 
Didn't Tuckers kids build replicas of these cars and sell a few copies not too long ago?
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Re: Early NASCAR: [boomchek] by andys120
Dec 24, 2008 (12:29 pm)
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Replying to: boomchek (Dec 24, 2008 11:47 am)

Didn't Tuckers kids build replicas of these cars and sell a few copies not too long ago?
 
That seems highly unlikely, given the idiosyncratic layout of the Tucker, they'd cost a gazillion each to replicate. Are you thinking of the several Cord or Duesenberg Replicas that have come and gone?
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Re: Early NASCAR: [andys120] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Dec 24, 2008 (12:35 pm)
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Replying to: andys120 (Dec 24, 2008 12:29 pm)

Hey a nice fiberglass Tucker body with a VW 1600 cc engine in it--it would be a joy to drive I'm sure.
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Re: Early NASCAR: [andys120] by boomchek
Dec 24, 2008 (12:41 pm)
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Replying to: andys120 (Dec 24, 2008 12:29 pm)

No I'm pretty sure there was some. A here it is:
 
I found this on Wiki:
 
In 1997, Rob Ida Automotive started work on a replica of the Tucker '48 Sedan, which culminated in the release and marketing of the 2001 Ida Automotive New Tucker '48. This replica faithfully recreates the Tucker's external bodywork, but is built on a hotrod chassis with plastic body panels. The paint and wheels reflect modern hotrod styling, and the interior is fully modern. It is powered by a rear-mounted Cadillac Northstar V8. Claimed performance is 0–60 in 7 seconds, with a top speed in excess of 120 mph. Ida has built three cars
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Re: Early NASCAR: [boomchek] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Dec 24, 2008 (1:01 pm)
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Replying to: boomchek (Dec 24, 2008 12:41 pm)

Not the best choice of engines. A simple Corvette pushrod V-8 would have been better IMO. A Northstar is a bear to work on, and has a few chronic issues.
 
Still, an ambitious project to be sure.
 
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Re: Early NASCAR: [boomchek] by fintail
Dec 24, 2008 (1:18 pm)
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Replying to: boomchek (Dec 24, 2008 11:47 am)

My paternal grandfather really liked that design and planned to buy one...he even kept some promotional material on the car, which unfortunately isn't worth a lot today. He later became a big fan of Corvairs...not a surprise I guess.
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Re: Early NASCAR: [fintail] by boomchek
Dec 24, 2008 (1:41 pm)
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Replying to: fintail (Dec 24, 2008 1:18 pm)

he even kept some promotional material on the car, which unfortunately isn't worth a lot today
 
You mean like Tucker brochures and stuff? Does he or you still have it? Doi you want to get rid of it?
 
Anyways Merry Christmas to all and stay safe this Holiday Season.
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Re: Early NASCAR: [boomchek] by fintail
Dec 24, 2008 (2:01 pm)
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Replying to: boomchek (Dec 24, 2008 1:41 pm)

No real brochures, nothing in color - just some flyers and price lists. I should try to locate them and scan them in. I am pretty sure my dad had them last. My grandfather was kind of a technology nut - they were early adopters of television, and in 1940 he bought a private plane, and had one for many years. I know my dad has a pile of period aeronautic material. He wasn't unusually well to do either, he just liked machines.

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