The Security Exchange Commission (SEC) never stopped its harassment of Preston Tucker. The established auto industry didn't want new competition, and their "Senator from Detroit," Homer Ferguson, led the battle to crush Tucker Corporation.

The actual role played by Ford, GM, and Chrysler lobbyists in putting Tucker out of business is a question for historical research. American history offers many examples of congressmen and federal regulatory agencies protecting established companies from new competition. To read more in Preston Tucker: A Generation Too Late , click here

But was he really a generation too late?

In my opinion, it isn’t so much Tucker being ahead of him time as it is Tucker wanted to change the way the big business thought about common folk and their expectations. Tucker wanted to bring a quality car to the common families of America.  He knew he could do it and he knew it would benefit the country.

However, the Big Three automobile dealers of the time had too much to lose, financially.  So Tucker had to go down and down he went. 

I've wanted a Tucker car since I was a little girl.  I still want one.  Not because of loyalty to Tucker but because such a car would be a real pleasure to drive and experience.  But I'll have to content myself with what I've got and so will you. I hope you enjoyed this article. 

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