1947 Kurtis-Omohundro Comet

5 Mechanicals: • Engine: 1946 Mercury Flathead (239 cubic inches) — Maximum brake horsepower: 100 @ 3800 RPM • Speed Equipment: Edelbrock aluminum heads and intake — Edelbrock catalog first published in 1946 • Transmission: Three - speed Ford manual • Chassis: 1940 Ford • Top Speed: Excess of 100 mph Production: • Designed: 1945 ( Motor Trend, October, 1950) • Built: 1946 (Press Release, 1946) • Debuted: 1947 ( California Custom Car Photo Album — Dan Post Publishing, 1947) • Produced: Only one coachbuilt car with these specifications • Cost: $5000 —including donor car • Official Name: “ Comet ” • Body Design: Frank Kurtis—Kurtis - Kraft, Glendale, California • Built By: Paul Omohundro—Comet Company — Los Angeles, California • Sold By: Comet Company, Los Angeles, California Specifications: • Wheel Base: 112” • Track (measured from center of tires): Front 57” / Rear 59“ • Length: 199” bumper to bumper • Width: 75” at widest point – front bumper • Height: 53” at top of windshield • Body Design: Sport Custom —Streamlined with pontoon fenders • Body Material: Aluminum • Weight: 2500 lbs. • Upholstery: Leather • Instrumentation: Stewart - Warner instruments and panel • Door Handles: Interior only • Trunk: None – Storage behind seat • Hood Direction: Clamshell opening—opens from rear • Grille: Custom cast bronze - Kurtis - Kraft style • Doors: Extend to bottom of frame — Frame visible when doors open • Windshield: Two piece custom cast bronze frame • Steering Wheel: 1939 Ford—banjo style • Taillights: 1940 Plymouth • Stone Guards: Custom built • Wheels: 1935 Ford 16” wire wheels • Tires: 600 x 16” Specifications