1948 Kurtis-Omohundro Comet

21 An American “ Special ” Roadster ” Autocar (UK): May 13, 1949 Key Parts of the Article • This was one of the American sports cars showcased by a European magazine. The Kurtis - Omohudro Comet was the first postwar American sportscar seen by Europeans across the continent • The first two cars were prototypes for subsequent limited production—a fact shared an reinforced in this article • Weight, speed, construction method and styling were all key points that were incorporated into the design • Interesting that they pointed out the lack of chrome—something that seems to have been an American stylistic trait—even as early as 1948