Was he a con main extraordinarie or a tragic victim of fate? Twelve years ago, the name of Preston Tucker flashed briefly across the world's headlines when he was indicted by a Chicago grand jury. At the time, an auto-minded American public followed his trial with interest -- for Tucker had promised to build a fabulous "car of tomorrow" wth an engine in the rea and other revolutionary features to sell at a price well below that of standard low-priced cars. This is a fascinating, thought-provoking biography of Preston Tucker and his car.
