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John Rhodes Cobb (1899 – 1952): The Pursuit of Velocity and Artistic Echoes John Rhodes Cobb, a British racing motorist whose name resonates with the thrill of speed and innovation, remains an enigmatic figure in automotive history. Born December 2nd, 1899, in Esher, Surrey, Cobb’s life was tragically cut short on September 29th, 1952, during a fatal crash piloting a jet-powered speedboat attempting to break the World Water Speed Reco…
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