1948 Kurtis-Omohundro Comet

25 America ’ s First Custom Car Book: 1951 “ Custom Cars ”: Trend Book 101 Key Parts of the Article • This “ Custom Cars ” book published in 1951 represents the first “ book ” or “ booklet ” put out by Motor Trend that started their “ specialty book ” business which continues to this day. It appeared in the beginning of custom car books in America. • The 1948 Kurtis - Omohundro Comet was one of the few cars featured with multiple images and a story. • This book is the first wide - scale custom/restyled car book in America.