1948 Kurtis-Omohundro Comet

5 Mechanicals: • Engine: 1948 Cadillac V8 • Transmission: Cadillac Hydramatic • Chassis: 1948 Mercury • Top Speed: Excess of 100 mph Production: • Designed: 1947 • Built: 1947 - 1948 • Debuted: October 14, 1948 Hearld Enterprise / 1949 February Road & Track • 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: 114” • 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 • Trunk: None – Storage behind seat • Hood Direction: opens from front • Grille: Custom chrome steel • Doors: Stop at floor • Windshield: Multi piece custom cast bronze frame • Steering Wheel: Ford • Taillights: In - Bumper • Wheels: 16 inch • Tires: 600 x 16” Specifications