Earl "Madman" Muntz, television manufacturing pioneer, became the world's largest used car dealer during World War II - offering top dollar to midwestern soldiers willing to drive their cars to California to sell. In 1949, Muntz became a multi-unit Kaiser dealer, and the following year, he decided to build his own car: the Muntz Jet. He acquired the Frank Kurtis Company and expanded the two-seat Kurtis Sport Car into a four-passenger luxury automobile.

Equipped with an ice chest and liquor cabinet in the rear armrests, the Muntz Jet incorporated many elements of novel and elegant design. The dashboard even featured aircraft-like Stewart Warner instrumentation. Powered by a Cadillac (later, Lincoln) V-8 engine and wrapped in bespoke coupe styling, the Muntz Jet attracted ownership by various Hollywood celebrities, including Clara Bow, Grace Kelly, and Mickey Rooney.

This 1952 Muntz Jet (Chassis number M-130) is the 30th out of just 198 cars produced by the Muntz Car Company between 1951 and 1954. Often recognized as the first high-performance personal luxury car built in America, the Muntz Jet could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 8.6 seconds thanks to its potent Cadillac V8 engine and lightweight bodywork. M-130 was initially purchased by the Pillsbury family and later discovered in Michigan. The Muntz Jet was available in a variety of vibrant colors, including the Buttercup Yellow worn by this example. The car benefits from recent service, including the replacement of all wheel cylinders and fluid changes. It is accompanied by numerous service records, historic ownership information, and vintage printed materials that featured the Muntz Jet when it was originally released.