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£1.42m

1948 Tucker 48

RM Sotheby's • US • 25 Aug 2018

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Highest 20% of Past Sales

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£1,416,672

1948 Tucker 48

US • 25 Aug 2018

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1948 Tucker 48, Chassis No. 1046, is a meticulously restored example that was once part of the Nick Jenin “Fabulous Tuckers” collection. Originally one of 13 finished in Maroon, it underwent a complete restoration to authentic original condition by RM Auto Restoration, making it arguably the finest restored Tucker available.

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Condition 

9

The car underwent an immaculate concours-quality restoration by RM Auto Restoration, overseen by Tucker technical specialist Mark Lieberman. The restoration involved sourcing original parts and replicating the original factory finish, including reproducing the underbody based on digital scans of another Tucker. The result is described as the finest restored example available.

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1948

Auction

1046

United States

£1.42m

1948 Tucker 48

RM Sotheby's • US • 25 Aug 2018

Market Position:

Highest 20% of Past Sales

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Price Analysis vs Other 48s

£78,193

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£1,135,403

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£1,544,981

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