The Disarmed Tucker Torpedo

I was happy to find a Tucker Torpedo from the new Hot Wheels Boulevard series the other day.  Produced in 1947 and 48 the Tucker Sedan was a true innovation.  Featuring a rear mounted water-cooled horizontal 6 that powered the rear wheels, four-wheel independent suspension, disk brakes, seat belts and a padded dashboard, and numerous other previously unheard-of safety features, the Tucker was the metaphorical 'Torpedo' aimed at the short comings of the 'Big 3' automakers.  The 1988 movie 'Tucker: the Man and His Dream' is a great movie about this chapter of Preston Tucker's life and is well worth watching.  This is actually the first Tucker Torpedo that I have found and I am happy to have such a classic in my collection.