Muntz Jet (1951)Don O'Brien, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Muntz Jet

1951 — USA

Post-War (1946-1959)American1950s Americana
Engine5,425 cc
DrivetrainRWD

Muntz Jet

The Muntz Jet was created by television sales pioneer Earl Muntz as America's answer to European grand touring cars. Early models featured aluminum coachwork over a tube frame, later switching to steel bodies for cost reasons. Each car was essentially custom-built with luxury appointments including leather upholstery and full instrumentation. Despite innovative engineering and celebrity ownership, each Jet sold at a loss, with only 394 produced before financial realities ended production.