Tucker Corporation Concept Documentation

Questions about this car's origins have been raised over the years. Here is the evidence.

Below is the paper trail behind this Tucker Convertible: notarized affidavits from Al Reinert and Al Prueitt, correspondence from Tucker Corporation contacts, period withholding and employment records, and documentation of the #57 stampings found on the car's frame and body. Together, they lay out this car's history in the restorer's and prior owners' own words and records — not secondhand accounts.

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Letter and Envelope from Tucker...

Mel Koeppen was a Tucker Corporation accountant (see other documents in this section for verification). This letter is important because Mel discusses the unfinished Tucker Convertible. Not many things top a letter from a verified employee of an automobile's manufacturer who was in charge of managing the company’s money.

#1 Tucker Proof of…

First of several images which prove that Mel Koeppen was a Tucker Corporation employee.

#2 Tucker Proof of…

Second of several images which prove that Mel Koeppen was a Tucker Corporation employee.

#3 Tucker Proof of…

Third of several images which prove that Mel Koeppen was a Tucker Corporation employee.

“Tucker Convertible Historical…

Lots of info here on the Tucker Convertible’s past. The person who owned the shop is very credible and well respected. He collects cars, motorcycles, and planes. It would not be possible to get him to write and sign the affidavit above if what he said in it was not true for various reasons. Names have been removed for confidentiality purposes. Qualified potential buyers will be shown the original document.

#2 Tucker Convertible Historical...

Al Prueitt knew his stuff. Please watch the accompanying video.

#3 Tucker Convertible Historical...

The man who signed this affidavit saw the Tucker Convertible's original life size Tucker Corporation mechanical drawings. This is more verification that the Tucker Corporation planned to build a convertible. Names have been removed for confidentiality purposes. Qualified potential buyers will be shown the original document.