Original 1947 Associated Press wire photo showing British racing driver John Cobb seated in the rebuilt Railton Mobil Special at Brooklands, England, as workers prepare the streamlined bodywork before land speed record trials. The caption notes Cobb's goal of raising his own land speed record from 369.7 mph to 400 mph during upcoming runs at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah. The car was powered by twin supercharged Napier Lion aircraft engines producing 1,250 horsepower each. Mounted on black album paper with the original AP caption attached. Overall measurements are approximately 8¼ × 6 inches. From the archive of a Pittsburgh area newspaper. Please see photos.
