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Jun 24 2019
Mystery Foto #25 Solved: Lancia Taking a Manhasset Turn at the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race
This weekend's Mystery Foto featured a prominent driver taking a turn. (9 comments)
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Jun 22 2019
Celebrating the 72nd Anniversary of the Unveiling of the 1947 Tucker Tin Goose Prototype
The Tucker Tin Goose Prototype was introduced on June 19,1947in Chicago, Illinois. In celebration of its 72nd anniversary, below is a an article by the Historic Vehicles Association "Quirks of the Tucker Tin Goose Prototype", supplemented by images taken of this historic automobile this month. (1 comments)
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Jun 21 2019
Five Car Shows on Long Island Today (Updated: June 23, 2019)
Upcoming June car shows on Long Island and other relevant automotive events. (2 comments)
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Jun 19 2019
Motor Parkway East Project in Queens Advances in the New York Legislature
A bill authorizing a feasibility study for an extension of the Motor Parkway Greenway extension in Queens was passed unanimously in the New York Assembly on Tuesday. The bill, previously passed by the Senate, is expected to be signed by Governor Cuomo. (5 comments)
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Jun 18 2019
Update: In Celebration of the Tucker 1044 and Tucker Tin Goose Back Together Again
In celebration of the 72nd anniversary of the introduction of Tucker prototype on June 19, 1947, Tucker 1004 joined the Tucker Tin Goose over the weekend at the AACA Museum in Hershey, PA. (1 comments)
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Jun 17 2019
Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The 1911 E-M-F Racer Shown at the 2019 Elegance at Hershey
This weekend's Mystery Foto featured a wonderful race car shown at this year's Elegance at Hershey. (7 comments)
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Jun 15 2019
The Search for the Two Original 1948 Tucker #44 License Plates
In 1948, the State of Illinois issued the #1 manufacturer license plate to the only major automobile manufacturer in the state -the Tucker Automobile Corporation. These plates today are rarely available and highly sought by Tucker memorabilia collectors. (4 comments)
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Jun 13 2019
Tucker 1044 To Be Featured at “The Tucker Get Together-2019” This Saturday in Hershey, PA
The AACA Museum and the Tucker Automobile Club of America will be hosting the "Tucker Get Together-2019" this weekend, June 15-16, 2019, in Hershey, PA. Tucker 1044 and the Tucker Tin Goose will be featured during the weekend. (0 comments)
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Jun 11 2019
Tucker 1044 Honored at the 2019 Elegance at Hershey
At last Sunday's Elegance at Hershey, Tucker 1044 was awarded Most Unique Post-War Design among an amazing field of over 70 beautiful automobiles. Tucker 1044 highlights are below. (2 comments)
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Jun 10 2019
Mystery Foto #23 Solved: Planning for the Extension of Union Turnpike in Queens (Circa 1931/1932)
This weekend's Mystery Foto was a great aerial used to plan a major road. (19 comments)
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