Description: In manufacturing settings, "tool checks" were often issued to employees to facilitate centrally coordinated tool cribs. The tags were used to track which employees were using the stock of tools, gauges, and equipment required for day to day operation of the facility. The Tucker Corporation manufacturing plant used such a system, and original tool tags are now extremely rare and highly collectible. Using an original tool check as a guide, Preston Tucker LLC has recreated a modern example of the famous Tucker Corporation tool check in the form of a key chain. The recreation tool check features the same font and text location as the original and is manufactured from brass with black back filled text. Although the original tool checks only featured text on one side, the Preston Tucker LLC tool check features the pictured text on both sides. Original tool tag 1606 is shown next to recreated tool tag 1980 to illustrate the design authenticity of the recreation tag. Each purchase will include one recreation Tucker Corporation 1980 tool tag; please note that original tool tag 1606 is shown for comparison purposes only and is not included in your purchase. Please also note that several variations of the numbers and letters on the tag were created so you may receive a different number than pictured. The Tucker '48 was the brainchild of Preston Tucker and introduced features that were far beyond the typical specifications of an automotive built in the late 1940's. The Tucker had a 6 cylinder horizontally opposed engine placed in the rear. This engine produced 166 hp and 372 ft/lbs of torque; good for a 0-60 time of around 10 seconds and a top speed of well over 100 mph. The Tucker was not just about performance - safety features were a major part of the design and included a pop-out safety glass windshield, collapsible steering column, padded dashboard, front crash compartment, and many other features never before seen in an automobile. The centerpiece of the design is the cyclops third headlight that turned with the wheels to assist the driver in seeing around corners. The Tucker also had design ideas with economics in mind. For instance, the front bench seat cushion was the same as the rear seat cushion; the idea being that the front wore out faster so you could just swap them to extend the life of the upholstery. Had Tucker fully succeeded with his car who knows where the automobile would be today. Only 51 original Tuckers were ever produced and their value continues to skyrocket. This item is being offered by Preston Tucker LLC, a company started by Sean & Mike Tucker who are Preston Tucker's Great Grand children; own a piece of history and help keep the legend of the Tucker alive!
Price: 11.49 USD
Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-07-31T02:19:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
