A group of investors wanted to build a suitable American sports car for a European type racing event
to be held at Watkins Glen, New York. Auburn automobile designer Gordon Buehrig was part of this
group of investors, and also performed the design work. He oversaw the production of this single prototype vehicle.

It was the first car in the world with a T-top roof, an idea that Gordon Buehrig patented. He later
sued General Motors for copyright infringement when the 1968 Corvette came out with a T-top roof.

The aluminum body was built by the Derham Body Company of Rosemont, Pennsylvania. The front fenders
are made of fiberglass and the roof panels are plexiglass.

The name Tasco stands for The American Sports Car Company.

The original development and production cost for this car was $57,000.00
It was hoped that the production version would sell in the $7,500 range.

Engine: 239 cubic-inch V8, 150 HP