Preston Tucker Essay | Essay

This student essay consists of approximately 2 pages of analysis of Tucker and His Cars.

Preston Tucker Essay | Essay

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Tucker and His Cars

Summary: Describes the struggles of Preston Tucker to enter into the automotive market. Explores his battle against the "big 3" automakers. Examines his business plan, manufacturing techniques and details why he was unsuccessful.

In the years after the Second World War a man named Preston Tucker created an idea for an automobile that was perfect for the post-war, suburbia-living, workingman. During his time as an entrepreneur he faced many of the challenges of creating a brand new automobile company in an oligopoly. Three major companies known as the "Big 3" ruled the automobile industry. Tucker faced all the challenges possibly known by any businessman and did fail to become successful due to these challenges.

In the beginning Preston faced all the tasks of starting his company. He was trying to enter an industry controlled by a few major companies; or an oligopoly. The startup costs for Tucker were incredible. The laws of economics required creating a demand for the car of his dreams. He had created a car that all people would want to drive. He revolutionized the designs of cars today...

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