The 1950's
It Was A Great Time To Be Alive!
A New Luxury Car In The 1950s
The Muntz Jet was the prototype of the luxury "personal" car that would be popularized by the four-seater Ford Thunderbird beginning in 1958. The Jet was produced betwee 1951 and 1954 with about 850 sold. The Jet sported a wealth of innovative features: fiberglass body construction, bucket seats and a center console. Power was initially supplied by a Lincoln L-head V8, although other engines were later used.