1958 Bob Spees #2X Powell Ohio Racing Photo + Original Negative # 1377

Original 1958 black-and-white racing photograph of driver Bob Spees posed beside his distinctive #2X modified stock car at Powell, Ohio, dated April 20, 1958. This outstanding period image shows Spees alongside the heavily modified coupe with its exposed V8 engine, open-wheel front suspension, hand-painted 2X racing number, and numerous period automobiles and racing-support vehicles visible in the background. The accompanying identification card is marked “Bob Spees,” “Powell, O.,” “S486,” and “4-20-58.” The reverse bears the original red Smith’s Racing Photos / W. H. Smith / Columbus, Ohio photographer stamp. Also included is the original brown Smith’s Racing Photos archival sleeve identified S486X / Bob Spees #2X / 1958 / Ohio State Fairgrounds, along with the matching original photographic negative. Included: * Original vintage 1958 Bob Spees racing photograph * Matching original photographic negative * Original Smith’s Racing Photos negative/archive sleeve * Original driver, location and date identification * W. H. Smith / Columbus, Ohio photographer stamp * Matching archive number S486/S486X Bob Spees and his #2X are documented within the historic W. H. Smith racing photography archive, making this a particularly well-preserved example of 1950s Ohio short-track and modified stock-car racing history. The combination of the original print, matching negative, photographer’s sleeve, archive number, identified driver, car number, location and exact date provides excellent period provenance. A great collectible for enthusiasts of vintage stock-car racing, modifieds, hot rods, Ohio motorsports, Powell racing history, early NASCAR-era racing and historic automotive photography. Vintage condition with normal age and handling wear. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition. All original materials shown are included and will remain together as an archival set.