Original telegram from the legendary Cannon Ball Baker

Erwin George “Cannon Ball” Baker (1882–1960) was an American motorcycle and automobile racing pioneer best known for his long-distance endurance runs. Over his career, he set more than 140 cross-country records, including a famous 1933 New York to Los Angeles drive in 53 hours and 30 minutes. His feats inspired the later “Cannonball Run” races and films, and he later served as NASCAR’s first commissioner. Baker became a folk hero of early motoring, celebrated for his stamina, ingenuity, and adventurous spirit.

AMAZING hand drawn art featuring a car believed to be the Jaguar XJR-9 (The iconic Silk Cut racing cars). Acquired as-is with artist / history unknown

Great vintage racing photograph showing what appears to be a Porsche 907 and Ford GT40. Pencil notation on the back indicates this is from the 1968 BOAC 500 race at Brands Hatch (likely correct but sold as-is). Press stamp on the back from Autocar magazine. Great image that would look amazing framed

Sold as-found and I do not have any further information regarding the age or history of this photo.

This photo measures approximately 8" by 10"

Condition: This photo has a bend on the upper right corner, a small pen notation on the upper right ("w"), some surface wrinkling and additional wear. Pencil notations and some staining on the back. Overall, still a very nice vintage photograph.

Asking $75 USD and I will include shipping to anywhere in North America (including to the USA which has become significantly more expensive with changes to import rules)

DM for purchase - 25+ years as a seller and over 9000 positive feedback on eBay

Vintage racing photograph showing a Ford GT40 car. An outline in white has been painted around the car to highlight it for press use - amazing look! Caption note on the back indicates this is from the 1964 LeMans preliminary tryout and there is an Automobil Revue archive sheet attached.

One of the coolest press kits I have available - 1988 Toyota Motorsports press kit featuring Chris Cord and Willy T. Ribbs (If you haven't seen the documentary "Uppity The Willy T. Ribbs Story" I highly recommend it)

Press kits were not available to the general public - they were sent to automotive journalists at magazines, newspapers etc to provide them with story information and encourage free publicity. Most press kits include photo prints and press release documents in other folders - some include 35mm slides, photo CDs or USBs etc if they are more recent.

They're one of my favourite things to collect as they're very interesting and scarce due to limited print runs.