1947 Kurtis-Omohundro Comet

18 In Dan Post ’ s Second Book (1949), the “ Comet ” is Shown With Three Other Postwar Coachbuilt Cars. These Include the Hewson “ Rocket ” (1946) Built by Coachcraft, Gordon Buehrig ’ s “ Tasco ” (1948) Built by Derham, and the Kurtis - Buick (1948) Built by Kurtis - Kraft. While the “ Rocket ” and the Tasco Had Attributes of Concept Cars in Design and Technology, the Kurtis - Buick was Aimed Squarely at the Sports Car Market. It Ultimately Led to the Design and Creation of America ’ s First Production Sports Car in 1949 —The Kurtis Sport Car.