STIRLING MOSS SCRAPBOOK 1961
Published by Porter Press International Ltd, 2006
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
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1st 2006. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. The behind the scenes story of one of Stirling's most incredible seasons told by his own scrapbooks, his albums, his recollections and no holds barred comments about the cars, the circuits, the crumpet and the other drivers. Large oblong format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and colour illustrations. 161 pages. Blue pictorial dustwrapper has a tiny nick to lower front edge and is lightly scuffed. A lovely copy. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched.
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- Title
- STIRLING MOSS SCRAPBOOK 1961
- Author
- Moss, Stirling & Porter, Philip
- Publisher
- Porter Press International Ltd
- Publication year
- 2006
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardback
- ISBN 10
- 0955006821
- ISBN 13
- 9780955006821
- Edition
- First edition.
Stirling Moss is an icon - by 1961 he was at the height of his remarkable career.
The words 'Stirling Moss' conjure up an immediate picture – an image of speed, excitement, daring, jet-setting and beautiful women.
He was unquestionably the finest racing driver in the world, the benchmark by which lesser mortals were judged, and a charismatic sportsman, known the world over.
A hero to millions, his story is the stuff of legend. Often battling against the odds, he would brilliantly triumph against adversity. There was no better illustration of this than his 1961 season. Being better prepared for the new formula, Ferrari had a new, much more powerful engine than the British constructors. So Moss was to race with an under-powered Lotus. But Lotus could not sell his team a 1961 car so he had to race a 1960 example. Stirling preferred to race for a gentlemanly private entrant rather than a works team. And Ferrari set three, and at times four and five cars, ranged against him.
Add to that the massive accident he suffered during 1960 of which Autosport Editor, Gregor Grant, wrote: "His remarkable recovery from his serious Spa accident gained for him the admiration of the world, and was a lesson in determination and sheer courage that would be difficult to emulate".
The stage was set for one of Stirling's most incredible seasons and this is the behind-the-scenes story told by his own scrapbooks, his albums, his recollections and no holds barred comments about the cars, the circuits, the crumpet and the other drivers. Here we have all the fun and the flavour!
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About the Author
Sir Stirling Moss is a national treasure. Arguably the world's greatest all-round racing driver, he was a hero to several generations of schoolboys and enthusiasts throughout the world. Moss is now so iconic his name is often used as a metaphor for "racing driver" - the name alone invokes mental images of speed, bravado, the jet-set lifestyle and a bevy of beauties with whom to live it. By 1961 his career was at its peak; absolutely at the top of his game, a charismatic sportsman famous across the world.
Philip Porter owns a collection of Jaguars, including five XKs and three E-types. He founded the Midlands Area of the Jaguar Drivers Club in 1973 and has edited XK Bulletin and Jaguar Driver. He lives in Worcester, UK.
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