
Record hero remembered
The gathering at Loch Ness to commemorate the death of John Cobb there in 1952, when attempting to raise the Water Speed Record, was well attended. It has resulted in a booklet entitled John Cobb Remembered (ISBN 0 9526289 1…
Brief specification.
Engine : 6-cyl. 73 x 100 mm. bore and stroke, capacity 2,511 c.c. 0. _ .V. push rods. 3 S. U. carburettors. Dual ignition, magneto and coil.
Gearbox : 4-speeds and reverse central change. Ratios with 4.5 to 1 axle ratio. 14.15, 9.2, 6.52 and 4.5 to 1.
Rear axle : Spiral bevel drive.
Brakes. Cable operated all wheels, 14in. drums.
Suspension : Half-elliptics.
Dimensions : Wheel-base 10ft. 3in., track 4ft. 81n.