Race to the Museum: Tucker Sedan, 1948
With futuristic styling, a rear engine, and rubber suspension, Preston Tucker's car was advertised as fresh and advanced More »
Nicholas Jackson is an associate editor at The Atlantic, where he oversees the Health channel. A former media aggregator for Slate, he has also worked for Encyclopaedia Britannica, Texas Monthly and other publications.
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