10 Cars That Were Ahead of Their Time
by Frédéric Mercier
Tucker 48
When it debuted in 1947, the first and only concept produced by the Tucker Car Corporation kicked the butts of top automakers. With this car, Preston Tucker managed to incorporate several components that were unique at the time, including four-wheel disc brakes, a third headlight to improve visibility at night and a shatterproof windshield that would be ejected in the event of a collision. Unfortunately, the 48 never entered mass production.
