This 1953 Muntz Jet is in very rough shape with rot throughout much of the body and floors, and is also sold without a title–note “flood, water damage” in eBay’s info box. There isn’t much to the ad’s description, but the car is believed to be largely complete with boxes of trim parts stored inside and an unidentified V8 underhood–originally it would have been fitted with a Cadillac or Lincoln unit. It’s a big project, but the car does deserve restoration, being one of around only 400 built. Find it here on eBay in Post Falls, Idaho for $10,500 OBO.

Rot is most prominent at the car’s lower corners, each fender having rusted through, and more is present on the rockers and hood. Left over body filler and several shades of primer hint at attempted prior repairs, and it appears that the left rear fender may also wear a crease from collision. Fortunately it looks like most exterior hardware is present including the bumpers, windshield and top frames, as well as two sets of fender skirts.

Some surface corrosion is visible inside, but the more aggressive floor rust is hard to spot, mostly thanks to all the clutter. Gauges are displayed in a box along with their cluster, but most other parts seem to be scattered about rather randomly. Seats have obviously been removed to accommodate bumpers, radiator, fuel tank, etc., but there’s no word on whether they’re included.

Jets’ motivation varied between Cadillac and Lincoln V8’s, and the ad is unclear about which we’re looking at here. Regardless, the motor is obviously missing a few important things, and there’s no word on whether it still turns or if it’s original to this car.

Restoration will be certainly a big job, but Jet values are strong according to Hagerty, with #4 examples trading for ~$56k, and pristine #1 cars worth more than 100 grand more. This one is a long way off from there, but there still could be a big upside at this buy-in.