STIRLING MOSS SCRAPBOOK 1955

Stirling Moss is a national treasure and arguably the greatest all-round racing driver. He was also one of the first jet-setters, living a glamorous life of high octane motorsport and beautiful women. Above all he was a dedicated sportsman and probably the first to make motor racing his sole profession, and throughout his career he created personal scrapbooks, several volumes per year, and diaries. These treasures delight and fascinate and are supplemented by period comments and his many anecdotes. Long term friends and former colleagues have shared their fond memories with Philip Porter for the book. The year 1955 was a truly remarkable one for Moss. Yet to establish himself at the highest levels and gamely persevering with uncompetitive British machinery, he finished the year second only to the great Fangio in the World Championship and a household name. In 1955 he won his first Grand Prix, won the uniquely gruelling Targa Florio, won the classic Tourist Trophy for the third time and, most amazingly of all, brilliantly won the Mille Miglia, the sensationally dangerous 1000 mile race around the roads of Italy, reaching over 170mph! Relive these moments through his own words, archive clippings, articles, letters and the finer details like his sterling silver cigarette case, hospital visits, drinks parties on yachts plus calendars of events, tickets, signed posters and photographs, cartoons, the three mile Aintree circuit, the men in the pits and the Mercedes Team and much more. A big glossy format book measuring 12 x 14" capturing a glossy period with stylish photography and text compiled by the award-winning motoring author, we have these two volumes in short supply and they are a must for every racing enthusiast and those who remember this period and headlines. 162pp, 35.5 x 30.5cm.