In the annals of automotive history, few stories are as compelling as that of the Tucker Torpedo, officially known as the Tucker 48. This car ... suspension arms broke under its own weight ...

However, we might extend some leniency to the creator, as the vehicle isn't actually trying to replicate the classic look of the 1948 Tucker 48 (a.k.a ... as inspiration. Underneath all of ...

There's something about the sheer audacity of the Tucker 48, sometimes also called the Torpedo, that makes this quirky American sedan so intriguing even 60-plus years after its introduction.