Production of the Tucker Torpedo, which introduced many new features, was shut down amidst scandal and accusations of stock fraud in 1949.

It features a futuristic design consisting of a central headlight, similar to the earlier Tucker Torpedo, and fins in the rear.

The automotive establishment makes sure only a few Tucker Torpedoes ever come off the assembly line, but the ones that do are spectacular.

Joe Merola was on hand with a new radically designed 1948 Tucker Torpedo, one of the most controversial and advanced automobiles ever to hit the market.

Learn about the brief heyday of the Tucker Torpedo.

While the manufacturing of the Tucker Torpedo continues, Tucker is confronted with allegations of stock fraud.

Forty-seven of the original 52 Tucker Torpedoes still exist, and many are in excellent condition.

The 1948 Tucker Torpedo was remarkably innovative, but only 50 cars were ever produced.

It is a common error to call the "Tucker 48" the "Tucker Torpedo".

In 1947, the Tucker Torpedo became the first car with a padded dashboard.