1947 Kurtis-Omohundro Comet

97 1949 Kurtis Sport Cars The 1949 Kurtis Sport Car debuted in September, 1949 in Motor Trend —this was Motor Trend ’ s first issue—volume 1, number 1. What a way to debut a new sports car to the public! The car was based on the design of the 1948 Kurtis - Buick Sports Car and was built on a unitized frame. Cars were offered in either kit form or as completed sports cars Just one known “ kit ” was sold, though. All others were completed sports cars. Fewer than 20 complete cars were sold from 1949 - 1950. Frank Kurtis referred to this car in articles, advertising, and brochures almost exclusively as the “ Kurtis Sport Car ” - not “ Sports Car. ” However, there are a few exceptions as shown in the ad below which refers to it as the “ Kurtis Sports Car. ” In 1950, production rights were sold to Earl “ Madman ” Muntz. The car was stretched to accommodate additional passengers and production continued in 1951 with a name change to the “ Muntz Jet. ” These sports cars continued to be sold through 1954. The Kurtis Sport Car was Featured in Many Magazines Such as the Ones Above Which Include the September, 1949 Issue of Motor Trend (Cover) the December, 1949 Issue of Road & Track, and the April, 1950 Issue of Motor Trend. Shown Above is a Full - Page Ad That Appeared on the Back Cover of the October, 1949 Issue of Motor Trend.