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£1.5m

1948 Tucker 48

Mecum • US • 14 Jan 2024

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Highest 20% of Past Sales

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£1,500,318

1948 Tucker 48

US • 14 Jan 2024

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1948 Tucker 48 is a rare find, being one of only 51 produced and one of only four in the original black color. It has a documented history with three owners since new, including notable figures in the Tucker community.
The car features its original floors and body panels, though it has had a repaint and interior re-upholstery. Recent service has been completed, making it a solid example of this iconic automobile.

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Condition 

7

The car is listed as having its original floors and body panels, and original paint in the door jambs. However, it has had one repaint and the interior was re-upholstered for a movie. It was also converted to coil spring suspension. Recent service was performed. Given these factors, it falls into the Very Good category.

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35,576 miles

1021

1948

Auction

Automatic

LHD

United States

£1.5m

1948 Tucker 48

Mecum • US • 14 Jan 2024

Market Position:

Highest 20% of Past Sales

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Price Analysis vs Other 48s

£78,193

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£1,135,403

Median Price (Since 2020)

£1,544,981

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Auction House Headquarters

Mecum

445 South Main Street, Walworth, Wisconsin, 53184, United States

Based in Walworth, Wisconsin, Mecum is a physical auction house handling classic, collector, and muscle cars. They conduct large-scale live auction events across the United States, offering consignment and bidding services.

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