By mid-’67, the 428 “Cobra Jet” had advanced to the testing ... That limited number was 50 — enough to homologate the engine for NHRA Super/Stock Class racing. All were Wimbledon White ...

In the spirit of speed, [James Whomsley] strapped a jet turbine engine to an RC car, and learned some hard lessons along the way. The car started as a four-wheel drive electric race car ...