Preston Tucker was an American automobile entrepreneur who attempted to sell a new type of armored combat vehicle to the military during World War II. Specifically, Tucker tried to sell the military on his design for a new type of tank called the Tucker Tiger.
The Tucker Tiger was designed to be faster, more maneuverable, and more heavily armored than existing tanks. It featured a number of innovative design elements, such as a rear-mounted engine and a centralized turret. Tucker hoped that his tank would be seen as a superior alternative to the tanks that were currently in use by the military.
However, despite Tucker's efforts, the military ultimately decided not to purchase the Tucker Tiger. There were a number of reasons for this, including concerns about the tank's untested design, the military's preference for tanks that were produced by established manufacturers, and the fact that the war was drawing to a close and there was less demand for new military equipment.