For a car that only had a total of 51 examples ever built, the Tucker 48 really secured a big chunk of automotive history. The cars themselves were pretty interesting, but when you combine that with a charismatic founder, legal issues, and competitive pressures, you have end up with a compelling story.
The futuristic car was of course the brainchild of Preston Tucker, a man who was part visionary and part snake oil salesman. Designed by George Lawson and Alex Tremulis, the Tucker really was quite advanced in its day.