Can't wait to watch this. But had to comment. Many years ago a friend of my girlfriend(now wife) at the time said she new someone with some rare cars to look at in the area(Virginia) and arranged us to meet him. His name was David Cammack. He had three of the remaining cars, thousands of parts, and almost all the blueprints in his collection. He walked us around for hours in his little hidden museum of Tuckers. David passed in 2013, but his collection was moved to the AACA in Pennsylvania. It was an experience I'll never forget. I would love to go to the AACA and see them again.

@beforeyourimmigrants8471

Жыл бұрын

U ever drive one?

@jasonkerman1514

Жыл бұрын

I love the Tucker exhibit and collection at AACA. That’s so cool that you got to meet him in person and see his collection!

@treverpruyt5375

Жыл бұрын

@@beforeyourimmigrants8471 nope, and I don't blame him! If I recall correctly all three he had were in drivable condition though. I can't remember for sure

@treverpruyt5375

Жыл бұрын

@@jasonkerman1514 if I'm ever in the area I'm making sure to go. Do they have some of the blueprints displayed? He had them upstairs on tables in tons of bins.

@stevensinger5885

Жыл бұрын

​@treverpruyt5375 yes, it's all on display. I was just there in February. Drawers upon drawers of designs. Three full Tuckers, one of the mock ups used in the movie, five or so motors and transaxles on display, plus, the most interesting to me, the original test chassis, with the 589 and its hydraulic lifters, and dual torque converters. I was in the Tucker wing for almost an hour, and could have been there an hour more. Side side note, it's literally down the block from Hershey Park.

Yes yes yes yes yes yes. As an European this American industry's history lessons feels exotic af, especially since here in italy the majority of car makers were born cause some guy had a tantrum with another guy and wanted his own factory with blackjack and hookers.

@mintgoldheart6126

Жыл бұрын

I love the stories of Italian car makers

@logicerrormusic

Жыл бұрын

@@mintgoldheart6126 i mean, yes, at the beginning they're inspiring and full of passion. Too bad they'll all end either in bankruptcy or in becoming the one thing they swore to rebel against

@IHateMyAccountName

Жыл бұрын

Enzo Ferrari being an arrogant dick created his biggest competition. Love to hear it.

@ferdinand12390

Жыл бұрын

you just summarized Lamborghini's history in 2 lines

@EmyrDerfel

Жыл бұрын

see also British car manufacturers: some guy in a shed thinks he can make a better racecar than the competition and ends up doing an Enzo and selling cars to fund racing.

Roman, i have spent the last week and a half by my young wifes side in the hospital. Doctors have scheduled a major surgery for this morning in hopes that it may help. This content has allowed me to remain distracted and kept the panic at bay. You never know how something that seems basic for you, may have a major impact on someone elses reality. Thank you for the time and effort you put into your content.

@LimitedTimeRoman

Жыл бұрын

This means so much to me, to know I'm providing even something as simple as a distraction. I also have a loved one with a procedure coming up, and I often use KZread in the same way. I really hope your wife comes through, and remains healthy and well going forward. And that you also remain strong, for her and for yourself as well. Take care, James. And thank you for watching and supporting these videos.

@RothBeyondTheGrave

Жыл бұрын

Peace & strength to you & yours. Both of you.

@mirisch64

Жыл бұрын

Did it help? We demand answers!

@rrrandommman

Жыл бұрын

I hope she gets better fast.

@jameseyman9078

Жыл бұрын

Things have been up and down. Had 1 chest tube, then a second, then had to move ribs and clean infection around lungs, ventilator in ICU for three days. After that, every day has been an improvement. She is home now, in a lot of pain, but pain doesn't take her away. We can deal with pain.

This was an absolutely amazing presentation. I have the movie “Tucker, a man and his dream” in my collection which I have watched a few times. Your presentation filled in all the blanks in the movie story. Thank you for fabulous effort.

@LimitedTimeRoman

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching.

Roman your stories are criminally underrated. Your over a hour stories with meticulous attention to details is unreal all the while keeping the viewers attention. Keep up the great work 💯

@LimitedTimeRoman

Жыл бұрын

I plan to! Thank you for watching. It really does mean a lot to know people like these videos.

@cwtrain

Жыл бұрын

>underrated "You keep using that word..."

RCR Stories are the best part of KZread! Tucker was...an enigma. He was a person with drive and a vision and he would have made it if it wasn't for those pesky kids (the Government, etc...). But that car, that car was impressive. I'm sorry it never made it.

So what these always tend to be longer than originally intended? They make for great entertainment on solo road-trips. If I can offer a suggestion, I’d like to see (hear) a story about John Lingenfelter in a future RCR Story. Thanks for doing these!

Starting my week with another RCR car story by Roman is always the best. Tucker went into law enforcement to basically drive the cars. Sounds familiar. Except I found my niche in crash reconstruction and stayed.

This is one hell of a story. It almost reminds me of an early version of what John DeLorean went through in the 80s..

@nathanlong8295

11 ай бұрын

Make your own car and your poor the state will always screw you over.

@jefferyG499

7 ай бұрын

@@nathanlong8295 And my poor what? "the state" It sounds like Tucker made his own series of massive mistakes: unproven engines (2), buying the entire company making one of them, overextending himself, selling vaporware, etc. etc. Ditto that of DeLorean: again, unproven engine (replaced with a horrendous PRV engine which was slow and unreliable), over-ambitious (and expensive) design, etc. etc. Both of them tried the "Kickstarter" idea... but there's a reason people spend *maybe* $2000 at most on Kickstarter... because they know it's a known risk. You'd be a fool to buy a Kickstarter car; then or now.

I've known about Tucker since I was in high school. But the story has always been phrased it was he guilty or not due to dramatic effect from various media outlets. It's only until now do I realize that he was a man on the outside trying to break through into success but due to bad timing, lack connections, poor business decisions and bad luck didn't achieve his dream. This is why I love your essays, they give valuable insights where you can't get anywhere else because you're not trying please anyone but your audience in an honest fashion, well done as always!

Great job Roman! I absolutely love the story of Preston Tucker and his “car of tomorrow”. In fact, that movie with Jeff Bridges is what inspired me to even pursue a career in the automotive industry and perhaps maybe (naively) think one day I could create my own automobile, and (perhaps even more naively) still think I could. So this story hits a nerve with me. A Tucker “Torpedo” 48 is one of my bucket list cars as are many other “unoptainium” cars out there. I’m so glad you took the time to cover all the details most don’t. I’m not exaggerating when I say that this made my day infinitely better. Thank you

@LimitedTimeRoman

Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy that it improved your day, because your comment improved mine.

And on the day Tucker Carlson got fired. That, as we say, is some Swiss timing. And here I was just wishing for another RCR story. Thanks, Nick!

@SecretSauceyjuice

Жыл бұрын

Was looking for this comment lol.

I haven't heard about the Tucker for a long time, it's crazy how far ahead of his time that dude was

I am now going to try and work "Press the flesh" into conversation😂

Hi Roman, I'm a big fan of rcr in general but I have to admit that your long form car stories are a real highlight for me. They are well written and you have a real gift for bringing the characters in these stories to life and making them very relatable. Well done, keep up the good work, and thank you.

These documentary videos are always a pleasure to listen too; and this one was no exception. Tucker was ahead of his time, and it’s amazing to just see how many of those features he wanted to incorporate are now commonplace among automobiles today. It’s still such a travesty all of those roadblocks really hampered the attempts at success. The explanation of the trial was absolutely glorious! Kirby made the prosecutors look like absolute dunces! Another wonderful Car Stories Episode! Looking forward to the next one as well!

I can't believe that they came up with what is essentially the multiair engine used in Dodge cars today, back after WWII. Same idea, use oil pressure to actuate valve lifters rather than a camshaft. This allows basically infinite intake valve timing. Granted, all this is way easier today with computer controls as opposed to mechanical devices but it's still pretty prescient.

@theboyisnotright6312

5 ай бұрын

Perhaps too far ahead of himself. I think if he could have got the money to perfect it would have sold like hotcakes. I could see some very powerful people making sure that didn't happen.

I see that MGS nod at 3:23. Well done sir.

Roman you did it again. I hope one day the world really recognizes the legacy of automotive archeology you have given us. Truly some of the best documentary work on the subject. Until then sir, i recognize, appreciate, and await the next adventure. Thank you

@LimitedTimeRoman

Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching.

Roman, Don't apologize if these things go long. Projects like this need room to breathe, for the nuance of the story to be conveyed. You're doing a great job and I love the RCR Stories. Keep it up!

God bless I been fiending for an RCR car story recently

Thank you for putting the effort into this. Please never stop RCR stories. The behind-the-scenes information you come up with while researching a story is fascinating. Even having researched Tucker myself and read Lehto's book... you still present it so skillfully and with genuine passion.

Not one of those guys who comments before watching. This story told by folks who genuinely care about what they are presenting and have a respect for our history, warts and all, is already cherished.

I love how you tell these stories. Wonderful presentation on a company/car/person I'd never even heard of before!

Roman, this is one of those cars/companies that I wished you’d do a video on and I’m sooooo excited to see that you have. Bless your soul, calm voice and intellect. Maybe one day I’ll be a millionaire and be able to afford one of my own, but until then, videos like this are keeping me going. Thank you sir.

Wow. I liked this way more than I thought I would. Respect and thanks for this story.

Been looking forward to another RCR Stories, cheers Roman, you're a legend.

I really hope this does get published as a podcast. Always good to hear your stuff Roman! You’re storytelling is some of the best in the KZread sphere!

@LimitedTimeRoman

Жыл бұрын

Oh, it's definitely getting published as a podcast! It's just going to be a few weeks, simply so this can do whatever it's going to do on KZread first. But I will put it on the RSS feed (iTunes, Spotify, etc.) by mid-May.

Love your indepth long detailed automotive stories. The long form is awesome and I can't wait for the next one.

Great job, Roman! I love the long form stuff, it's definitely worth the time.

Lustron homes are an odd topic too, they were enameled steel prefab homes and he succeeded in building several communities

I absolutely love RCR stories and look forward to each one, keep up the good work, Roman!

Another story I knew absolutely nothing about beforehand! Excellent video, great for roadtrips!

Thank you for the hard work, Roman. You never fail to impress, and you are appreciated. 💓

A Tucker 48 has been high on my list of “lottery cars” ever since I saw one in a Museum 30 years ago. Anytime I am close to one on display I always make it a point to go see it. They are just such gorgeous and unusual cars.

Awesome job as always Nick! Keep up the good work RCR

The irony of the day yall uploaded this is incredible

astounding as usual. Thank you so much for these!

great presentation , I always loved the story of Preston Tucker and you added so much more insight to it, thank you for doing what you do brother

Very good, super informative, and very well delivered. I really enjoyed this.

Also want to add another great job by Roman. Thanks for making a Monday a great day. Love the RCR Stories series.

Thank you for making this. You have done a great job at finding information and explaining what transpired in Preston’s life. It is truly sad what happened to him. He was ahead of the times and he did shape the car industry forever. Thank you

Loved listening to this Roman! First RCR story and will be listening to others

Don't have time to sit down and watch today. Can't wait to sit down later this week with a nice cocktail and get comfortable watching another RCR in depth review of automotive history. Can't wait.

I just finished this and it was fantastic and fascinating. Bravo. This transcends automotive journalism - it’s just a fascinating story, even for non-car people. Bravo.

Thank you for the story Uncle Roman, that was an extremely pleasant listen for a beautiful Monday 🙏

I absolutely love this type of content. The amount of work that goes into this has got to be incredible. If there are people helping you they also deserve a huge thanks! I truly can not wait until the next RCR story (please don't rush it the quality is why I believe most of us come here). In regards to future content how about a look at the British car industry? Maybe pick some big names like Triumph, MG, and Austin. Follow them from independent auto makers to when they all were brought under BL. I know it's been documented before however, I think you could bring a different perspective and quality to the story. Thanks for all the hard work you all at RCR put into this.

I love RCR stories. I don't know to what degree hard work is rewarded but know they are appreciated now and well into the future

Excellent episode, Nick. Appreciate your work.

Another great video, thanks for making these! Shame it takes so long to produce, but that’s the price for quality 😌 Looking forward to the next story

A fresh unit of a RCR Stories that's almost 2 hours long?! We're not worthy, we're not worthy!

Wonderfully written as always and very informative i knew very little about the tucker story its a shame how he was treated.

Brilliant! Great work on one of the most interesting pieces of automotive history.

amazing as always roman! now is it finally time for the story of auburn cord and duesenberg?!

Thank you for all the Work you did. This was important for me to watch. From the short things i read about Tucker so long, i had a complete wrong Picture im my head.

Once again, absolutely brilliant work... A long and complicated story, told brilliantly, and entertainingly.... Well done and thankyou :-)

1:48:59 of time that doesn’t disappoint. All the details. All the background brought up front, in detail and told in a way that you listen to the full story without any pause. Well done. Preston Tucker would have been proud . . . .

Thank you very much for creating this documentary.

This is the one episode I've been waiting for since this series started, the tucker story is so interesting.

Incredible work!! Your effort to preserve history will live forever!!

Mr. Roman you sir did Mr. Tucker justice with your video. OMG, it was packed full of great info and pictures. You sir did an awesome job. I only wish you could have interviewed the family and got there insight into his life. God bless you brother, keep up the good work.

I love these videos, thanks Roman for taking the time make these and teach everyone.

This was a great listen, thanks man!

Great video, and story in such detail!

Outstanding work Roman, really enjoyed this

I would prefer a long story that's well thought out and researched, than a short one. Perfect for listening to your podcast while I'm welding at work. Thank you for keeping my mind busy while I'm at work. :-)

Rcr stories time!!!

Love the channel! I've been watching for about a year now mostly for these "life and death of" videos, I coincidentally visited the aaca museum a few months back mostly for the Tucker exhibit, I'm planning on going back in June for their 75th tucker anniversary.

Another excellent episode of RCR Stories! This one really hit home as someone who's been obsessed with the Tucker corporation thanks to my old man. If anyone reading this ever gets the chance to see a Tucker in person, do it! It's truly a one-of-a-kind experience

A masterpiece as always. Thank you sir!

Wonderful doc. The most comprehensive tucker documentary I have ever seen great job thank you

YES PLEASE!!! finally an RCR story!! highlight of the week for sure

Another very well researched and well produced RCR Car Story - excellent work Roman, and thank you. You might already be aware of the KZread Channel 'Preston Tucker's Speed Shop' - it was put up by Preston Tucker's great grandsons, and to quote from the channel description, "...Tucker LLC is a company founded by Mike and Sean Tucker, identical twins and the great-grandsons of the creator of the Tucker 48, Preston Tucker. Their company focuses on the preservation of the Tucker legacy." It would be cool if you got to meet them if you haven't already, and also if they got to see your RCR Car Story. Looking forward to future RCR Car Stories.

Very nice, but now you have to do a companion episode on Coppola and his Tucker biopic/personal protest film

If the media called him a con man, he must have been genuine!

Fantastic work, Roman! I learned a ton!

Real interesting story I had never heard of. Great job as usual Nick! I love your strict adherence to the "quote-unquote" way of quoting. It's nothing short of admirable!

I don’t know why, but I thought this was released months ago. Either way, thank you so much Roman!!!! Your RCR stories are just about my favorite thing on the internet.

@Vicus_of_Utrecht

9 ай бұрын

It was only released yesterday.

Oh. Oh my. I will enjoy all of this.

@alastairward2774

Жыл бұрын

I'm expecting it to be a bit of a sad tale.

I do love these stories. They are interesting, informative and soothing.

Became part of the force as a Runaway he was against Crawling and In the End he was Numb!

Thanks! Wonderful and amazing work!

This one and the one you did on AMC are my favorites!

Nick/Roman: This was fascinating and so well researched. I knew about Tucker, of course, but I didn't know the whole story. Now, I do.

Excellent storytelling. Thanks, Roman!

I love listening to these, it’s like Hardcore history but with cars Also, it’s fun to think that last year I drove a 2022 BMW five series that had headlight that turned with the car, a feature from Tucker almost 80 years later.

YESS More car stories! I love these deep dives into auto history.

Thank you for this RCR Story. I want to actually say thank you for every RCR story. After listening to the whole story of Preston Tucker and Tucker Automotive Corporation, I have a new found respect for this man. He had so much determination and a big dream and kept pursuing it, despite all of his obstacles from the US Government and lobbyists. I really do wish he was able to pursue that dream. He proved without saying much at all that none of what he did was ill intent and was genuine about wanting to run a innovative car manufacturer. My heart broke when he was diagnosed with lung cancer, right when he was about to begin his dream. That tragic death of his illness... Preston didn't deserve that at all.. If I ever do get to see a Tucker 48, the amount of trials this man had to go through just to produce 50... I can't help but get teary eyed about it. He deserved so much more.

This was great! I hope you are able to do something similar for Crosley, another auto company that was ahead of its time.

You told us of a self deflating personality of yours in another video but just know that this video is 2 hours long and you have my full attention, this is entertaining and very compellingly written and I enjoy learning and listening to everything in here. You are awesome at this, please make more

@LimitedTimeRoman

Жыл бұрын

I will! I'm already starting work on the next one! Thank you so much for watching, seriously.

At long last, have really wanted to hear y'all's retrospective on this intriguing company and car.

Fantastic story well told. I don’t have the patience nowadays to sit down and watch something like the movie and this was a perfect summation of the career of an unsung hero that I had never heard before. Thanks Roman. Excited to hear your next one! A suggestion maybe? How about something over the Americanization of certain brands? Like how GM used GEO to sell international cars, ISUZU and their partnerships with Honda and GM, the Toyota Cavalier, Ford and Mazda’s deep rooted partnership and the efforts made by American companies to integrate into fuel misers :O

@Low760

Жыл бұрын

This video is as long as the movie but a documentary.

Thanks guys, now I have something interesting to listen to during my morning meetings

Brilliant work. Thank you!

Stellar work Roman!

In the movie there was a line from the Abe charactor," you make the car too good". That was the big issue that the Big Three were looking at. To me the Big Three were just doing the same ol,same ol and saw what he was about to do and got very nervous. How much did they "influence" the events we may never know. But it sure seems like they had a bigger part that they would admit to.

What a day to put out a KZread video about something named Tucker

Man, this was great! Thank you!

Thanks for making this.

Great job with this one!