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Voting Trust Certificate for Class B Common Stock Signed by Preston Tucker!
Beautifully engraved Certificate from the famous Tucker Corporation issued in 1947. This historic document was printed by the Security Banknote Company and has an ornate border around it. This item has a very rare original signature of Preston Tucker. There are less than 5 original signed stocks that are known to exist. Tucker is most remembered for his 1948 Tucker Sedan (known as the "Tucker '48" and initially nicknamed the "Tucker Torpedo"), an automobile which introduced many features that have since become widely used in modern cars. Production of the Tucker '48 was shut down amidst scandal and controversial accusations of stock fraud on March 3, 1949.
The stock is for 5000 shares, signed by Preston Tucker and Preston Tucker Jr.Dated April 15th, 1947.
Also included a 1947-49 Tucker Motor Car Ad brochure. Measures 17" x 22 1/2"
Very Rare Signed Tucker Corporation by Preston Tucker
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