Muntz Jet (1953) for Sale in AZ

This 1953 Muntz Jet Convertible is a fully custom-built classic with steel, aluminum, and fiberglass bodywork mounted on a boxed Art Morrison ladder frame. It is powered by a fuel-injected 5.7L LT1 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 9-inch rear end. The exterior is finished in Apple Pearl with a white Carson-style removable top, complemented by gray snakeskin-style Naugahyde upholstery. The body features a chopped Duvall-style windshield, 1950 Chevrolet headlights, dual Appleton spotlights, 1951 Ford Victoria side windows, color-matched rear fender skirts, and chrome bumpers. Steel wheels with Cadillac Sombrero-style hubcaps wear whitewall tires, and a matching spare is mounted in a rear Continental-style carrier. Suspension and handling are upgraded with a Mustang II front end, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, electronically adjustable Air Ride Technologies airbag suspension, lowered front spindles, Strange Engineering tube shocks, a rear Panhard bar, and front and rear sway bars. Braking is provided by four-wheel disc brakes, and the wiring uses a Painless Performance system. This custom Muntz Jet blends classic style with modern performance, detailed fabrication, and high-end suspension upgrades throughout.