CARS > 1953 Muntz Jet

EBAY.COM: Earl "Madman Muntz" was an extremely successful used car salesman in California who became famous for his showmanship like promotion of cars and the electronics products produced and sold. He is widely credited for selling the first affordable TV sets to the US public. The Jet was Muntz's answer to the sports cars that were coming onto the scene in the early 1950's. Competing with the likes of the Kaiser Darrin, Hudson Italia, Chevrolet Corvette and the Nash Healey. Muntz went to the famous race car builder Frank Kurtis and bought the rights to produce Kurtis' road car. Muntz stretched the chassis a bit and make the car into a 4 seat sports car, initially powered by a Lincoln V-8, later cars were powered by Cadillac V-8's. The cars were well built and performance was respectable. Muntz is quoted as saying he lost over $1000.00 on each of the cars built as he "over built" them . This car was the subject of a ground up nut and bolt concours quality restoration and is truly one of the finest examples to exist. It is finished in metallic plum and has a plum and white leather interior. Powered by a Lincoln V-8 with automatic transmission, the car is equipped with twin spot lights and a removable Carson top. The car has extensive documentation on its restoration and on the history of the Muntz automobile. A rare opportunity to acquire one of Amercas first sports cars.