He talks fondly about goodwood, the circuit that bookended his career via a 500cc formula 3 win at the opening meeting in. Famed racer sir stirling moss discusses what it takes to become racing royalty. Stirling moss simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. He is widely considered to be the greatest racing driver to never win the formula one world drivers championship, finishing second four times. Track action with bryan, moss and musso, 1958 denis hulme and stirling moss denny hulme, bruce mclaren, and stirling moss lucas electrical services and continental tires advertisement interview next to car 8. Being a fan of historical photos i love the shots of fangio racing at his first european race in reims in 48, ferrari in buenos aires in 49, the w196. The series, for proper sportsracing cars built before 1961, was launched in 2010 to offer longer twodriver races and an authentic racing experience true to the 50s era. Oct 26, 2010 richard hammond meets sir stirling moss on dvd as seen on bbc. Which is why, over the last 24 months, we have been working with sir stirling to create the definitive stirling moss racing car collection. Stirling moss was seriously injured yesterday when his lotus left the road in the closing stages of the international 100 race for formula one cars at. After motorsport retirement moss became a motoring journalist. Driver stirling moss races along the track at sebring in his 2800 maserati bird cage. Rare original race posters often feature in our collections as we source them for enthusiasts, investors and collectors.
We are now able to offer a very limited number of the stirling moss 722 books not available anywhere else, with the full approval of sir stirling moss. Stirling moss prints posters and paintings historic. The number on the car was 722, which represented the time he departe. Competiu na formula 1 por varios anos e foi por quatro vezes vicecampeao. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Stirling craufurd moss 1929 1929 born london, 17th september, son of alfred moss, a dentist, and his wife nora nee craufurd, who had a background in racing cars educated at haileybury school and imperial service college. Apr 24, 2015 stirling moss was seriously injured yesterday when his lotus left the road in the closing stages of the international 100 race for formula one cars at goodwood moss was taken to the royal west.
At the end of his racing career, he was the most famous briton no footballer, jockey, boxer or pop star. Stirling moss behind the wheel of the fourwheeldrive ferguson at oulton park in 1961. Well written, informative without getting over the top, good photographs and an essential book in anyones collection if you are interested in motor sport of the 50s and 60s and the incredible personalities like this remarkable man. Sir stirling moss has been battling a chest infection since holidaying in singapore in late 2016. April 2020 ebenda war ein britischer automobilrennfahrer. Funding provided by an institute of museum and library services grant, administered by the indiana state library.
Moss drove professionally in nearly 500 races until his nearfatal crash in 1962, and his tally of wins was proportionally higher than any other drivers, by a wide margin. Londonborn moss, 25, held off a stiff challenge from his mercedesbenz team mate, world champion juan manuel fangio. The same can be said for stirling moss on the other side of the pond. We guarantee every signature for life and we can do this as we are personally at every signing and watch the driver, rider or moviestar sign each item, taking photos of every signing. Here, moss tells the story of his victory in his own words. His success in a variety of categories placed him among the worlds elite he was often called the greatest driver never to win the world championship. Our stirling moss art collection celebrates the drives of this acclaimed racing driver with limited edition prints and original paintings from top motoring artists. The shirt represents one of stirling s moss famous victories in the 1955 mille miglia driving the mercedes 300 slr.
Sir stirling craufurd moss, obe 17 september 1929 12 april 2020 was a british formula one racing driver. From lemons to legends to record breakers, saturday at pebble beach turned out to be a slice of car guy heaven. Another british driver, mike hawthorn, finished in sixth place. The first thing moss and gregory noticed of the interest of mercedesbenz was a brief and factual telegramme by daimlerbenz ag informing about the availability of stirling moss for 1955. At the end of his racing career, he was the most famous briton no footballer, jockey, boxer or pop star has approached the national adulation moss received. Apr 30, 2015 lewis hamilton is yet to establish himself as a great driver unlike sebastian vettel, fernando alonso and jim clark. The authorised biography new ed by edwards, robert isbn. Stirling moss, a daring, speedloving englishman regarded as the greatest formula one driver never to win the world championship, has died. He was born in london in december 2016, moss was hospitalized in. Few triumphs have inspired drivers like sir stirling moss victory at the 1955 mille miglia. Richard hammond meets sir stirling moss on dvd as seen on bbc. Stirling moss driving rob walkers lotus 24 during 1962.
Moss, stirling craufurd, 1929automobile racing drivers. Stirling moss in west kensington, london, england in. These stirling moss books are headed up by the definitive biography of this extraordinary man, the result of years of painstaking work by philip porter. Sir stirling moss won 16 races between 1951 and 1961. Sir stirling craufurd moss raced professionally over 500 times until his near fatal crash in 1962. In this very personal book, stirling moss guides the reader through his motor racing life with a fascinating, insightful and often amusing commentary to an unrivalled collection of over 300 photographs, many of which will be unfamiliar to even his most ardent fans. A world champions story and coauthorship of stirling moss.
An inductee into the international motorsports hall of fame, he won 212 of the 529 races he entered across several categories of competition and has been described as the greatest driver never to win the world championship. Stirling moss has won the british grand prix at the aintree track near liverpool the first time an englishman has triumphed in the race. May 15, 2015 in this very personal book, stirling moss guides the reader through his motor racing life with a fascinating, insightful and often amusing commentary to an unrivalled collection of over 300 photographs, many of which will be unfamiliar to even his most ardent fans. Stirling moss scrapbook 1955 signed by moss, stirling and porter, philip and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Stirling moss the definitive biography volume 1 192955 philip porter has written around 30 motoring and motor racing books. Stirling moss racing career profile driver database. In his racing career he won 212 of the 529 races he entered, including 16 formula one grand prix. An inductee into the international motorsports hall. Limited edition stirling moss 722 20th anniversary polo. This book has a bit of everything great archival race photos and personal memorabilia and is narrated with very personal storytelling by stirling moss.
Stirling moss in west kensington, london, england in september 1929. Moss was born to racing with both parents involved in motorsports. The signature store only supplies genuine signed models and merchandise. She grew up in bray, berkshire and was taught to drive at the age of 11 by her brother, stirling. Two of his books have won the montagu trophy, awarded by the guild of motoring writers for the.
Stirling craufurd moss 1929 1929 born london, 17th september, son of alfred moss, a dentist, and his wife nora nee craufurd, who had a background in racing cars. That is the view of stirling moss, even though hamilton, like clark and. One of the original jetsetters at the peak of his racing career, such is the continued demand for sir stirlings services, that he still globetrots. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His father alfred moss raced at brooklands and when his studies took him to america he raced at indianapolis. Stirling moss was the first british driver to win a formula one british grand prix, in a british built car back in 1957, at the peak of his racing career. Educated at haileybury school and imperial service college. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about stirling mosss early life, career and personal life right away. Stirling moss quotes,stirling, moss, author, authors, writer, writers, people, famous people.
The porter press collection of stirling moss books is headed up by the definitive biography of this extraordinary man, the result of years of painstaking work by philip porter. The car was called the mg ex 181 and it was entered into the class f landspeed series for cars with engines between 1. Sir stirling moss was born on the 17th of september 1929 in london, england. Hardback book 1st edition, numbered, limited privately printed by stirling moss, printed in 2005 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their historic win, brand new condition. Sir sterling moss is in a stable condition in a singapore hospital after being admitted with a serious chest infection. In a sevenyear span between 1955 and 1961 moss finished as. May 28, 2011 in 1957 the mg car company arrived at the bonneville salt flats with an unusually shaped vehicle and legendary racing driver stirling moss. Sir stirling moss hangs up the crash helmet for good top. Very special custom designed polo to commemorate the 20th anniversary amelia island concours delegance and stirling moss as honoree.
Stirling moss, doug nye, 2nd hand book in a good condition. In this very personal book, stirling moss guides the reader through his motor racing life with a fascinating, insightful and often amusing commentary to an. This unique book based on denis jenkinsons mille miglia report in motorsport magazine, including many photographs of this legendary race with further written material by doug nye. But she started her sporting career on horseback, becoming well known as a successful showjumper and member of the british showjumping team. Sir stirling craufurd moss, obe 17 september 1929 12 april 2020 was a british formula.
Back in the 1960s clearly things were very different. He is currently grand prix editor for autocar and regular formula 1 columnist for the guardian. Sir stirling craufurd moss, obe is a former formula one racing driver from england. Here you will find the most uptodate 177 success facts, information, and much more. Then just 25 years old, driver moss and codriver denis jenkinson roared through 992 miles of italian countryside in just 10 hours, 7 minutes, and 48 seconds.
Moss died peacefully at his london home following a long. Stirling moss droving the british built vanwall to victory in the 1958 dutch gp. Except that is for a modest and understated home nestled in the heart of mayfair, belonging to the racing legend sir stirling moss. British formula one legend sir sterling moss is recovering. Stirling moss has 41 books on goodreads with 321 ratings.
In 1957 the mg car company arrived at the bonneville salt flats with an unusually shaped vehicle and legendary racing driver stirling moss. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Lewis hamilton is capable of winning up to six formula 1 world championship titles in his career, says former driver sir stirling moss. One of the original jetsetters at the peak of his racing career, such is the continued demand for sir stirlings services, that he still globetrots around the.
The news that he has finally decided to retire from public life, aged 88, isnt wholly surprising. In 1963, motorsport author and commentator ken purdy published a biographical book entitled all but my life about moss first published by william. Further information on this record can be found at its source. Welcome to the website of the legendary british motor racing driver sir stirling moss obe, widely recognised as the greatest allround racing driver in the history of motorsport. His numerous books include a good number over the years for haynes, including jenson button. Welcome to the website of the legendary british motor racing driver sir stirling moss obe 19292020, widely recognised as the greatest allround racing driver in the history of motorsport. We have spent many hours in conversation with sir stirling to create a collection of some of the most significant and important cars that he drove during his illustrious career. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This article follows the life and times of the moss family, with an emphasis on alfreds two life endeavors racing and dentistry, and on stirling s famed racing career.
By the 1950s, stirling moss was hailed as britains best known sports star, and one of the worlds fastest and most versatile race drivers of all time. Sir stirling craufurd moss obe 17 september 1929 12 april 2020 was an english racing driver. Stirling mosss most popular book is computers for seniors for dummies. Pat moss was born in thames ditton, surrey, england, to british race car driver alfred moss and aileen nee craufurd. He is pictured here next to a datsun 2000 during a road. The authorised biography new ed by robert edwards isbn. Lewis hamilton is yet to establish himself as a great driver unlike sebastian vettel, fernando alonso and jim clark. This article follows the life and times of the moss family, with an emphasis on alfreds two life endeavors racing and dentistry, and on stirlings famed racing career. Jan, 20 back in the 1960s clearly things were very different. Update this biography complete biography of stirling moss.
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