We are car guys through and through. While I enjoy a good game of golf or ice hockey, at the end of the day, I'll watch Chasing Classic Cars rather than the US Open or some random baseball game. I would rather be tinkering with my cars than doing most other stuff. While partial to European cars, I love all cars old and new. While I have captured 2 of my greatest loves, a 1957 MB 190SL and an 1976 911, my heart has set on a few others. One of my greatest loves is the Tucker.
Perhaps it was the way Preston was screwed by the big 3 or perhaps the lines of that beautiful car, I have wanted one since I read the book about his life in the 1970s. By mistake, I came close to owning one. About 5 years ago I was playing with eBay and saw one come up for sale. Knowing I couldn't afford it, I decided to put my bid in just to say I once bid on one. My bid went up to $26,000. To my surprise, it sold for about $28,000. And yes, I think to myself almost every day how I could have won this.
eBay Tucker
I watch Barrett Jackson and keep tabs on Gooding...Then a few weeks ago, I see this on
AutoTrader Tucker
I decided, what the heck, and gave the guy a call. As it turns out, I was too late again...by a few months. The car sold for $400,000. The next day, the new owner flipped it for $500,000. Then it finally sold at Gooding for $800,000.
Gooding
Tucker 10 Video
Tell me your one that got away stories so I don't feel like a dolt. BTW, I passed on a 300SL for $89,000 as well...about 6 years ago.