Three Comets were produced for the race, all for private owners at the discounted price of £5,000 per aircraft. The aircraft underwent a rapid development cycle, performing its maiden flight only six weeks prior to the race. Comet G-ACSS "Grosvenor House" emerged as the winner. Another two Comets were built after the race. The Comet established many aviation records, both during the race and in its aftermath, as well as participating in further races. Several examples were bought and evaluated by national governments, typically as mail planes. Two Comets, "G-ACSS" and "G-ACSP", survived into preservation, while a number of full-scale replicas have also been constructed.