Contributing Writer

Walter Vatter

2 articles 2017

Walter Vatter contributed to The Weekly Standard in 2017, writing pieces that touched on American ambition and automotive history. His articles suggest an interest in culture, entrepreneurship, and distinctly American stories.

Wouldn't You Really Rather Have a Tucker?

March 16, 2017 · magazine_repost, Cars, Walter Vatter

Of the 51 Tucker automobiles assembled and ineptly brought to market in 1948, 47 exist today. They're held in the protective clutches of museums and private collectors. The car that Preston Tucker originally planned to sell for $1,000—dubbed the "Tin Goose" in its prototype stage—can nowadays…

A Man, A Plan

March 10, 2017 · Cars, Walter Vatter, Magazine

Of the 51 Tucker automobiles assembled and ineptly brought to market in 1948, 47 exist today. They’re held in the protective clutches of museums and private collectors. The car that Preston Tucker originally planned to sell for $1,000—dubbed the "Tin Goose" in its prototype stage—can nowadays…