The body design came from Alex Tremulis and was called the most aerodynamic in the world. It lit up whenever the car was steered by more than 10 degrees. It featured a directional third headlight, dubbed the “Cyclops Eye,” for use in turns. The final car was only 60 inches (1524 mm) tall, but was very roomy inside. His specifications called for a rear engine like Porsche, disc brakes, fuel injection and a padded dashboard. But Tucker took a different tack, designing a safety car with innovative features and modern styling. Studebaker was first with an all-new post-war model. Only 51 examples were made before the company folded on March 3, 1949. The 1948 Tucker sedan was an advanced automobile conceived by Preston Tucker and briefly produced in Chicago in 1948.
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