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May 12, 2015 in the end, both inexperienced drivers and cars that had become simply too fast for the roads conspired to end the event after the 1957 contest. Get the best deals on stirling moss diecast racing cars when you shop the largest online selection at. The 722 edition was created to commemorate the victory of stirling moss and denis jenkinson in the 1955 mille miglia road race in a mercedesbenz 300 slr racecar wearing the number 722 which denoted its start time in the race 7. He is currently grand prix editor for autocar and regular formula 1 columnist for the guardian. Moss says the 300slr was a difficult car to drive, but an unbeatable one.

Reminiscent of the slr racing sports car, the myth of the silver arrow and a tribute to sir stirling moss. It was the 3rd round of the 1955 world sportscar championship and for the coppa franco mazzotti. The 722 refers to the victory by stirling moss and his codriver denis jenkinson in a mercedesbenz 300 slr with the starting number 722 indicating a start time of 7. Owning this slr stirling moss would be better than having. Nov 03, 2016 the slr stirling moss is a wildly restyled version of the slr that completely did away with both the roof and the windshield. Mercedesbenz slr 722 boosts performance, honors past.

Book 722 the xxii mille miglia, stirling moss, denis jenkinson and their winning mercedesbenz 300slr, of jenkinson denis. Mar 12, 2014 a new version was introduced in 2006, called the mercedesbenz slr mclaren 722 edition. Crystal antimony grey, semianiline black leather interior with alcantara inserts, red stitching, carbon fiber trim, 2,600 miles from new, 5. Books by stirling moss all formats paperback hardcover sort by. Limited edition stirling moss 722 20th anniversary polo. Buy on the website of the gilena international motor books. His father alfred moss raced at brooklands and when his studies took him to america he raced at indianapolis. The shirt represents one of stirlings 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. The mercedesbenz slr stirling moss combines spectacular design with the most demanding technology and offers a unique driving experience for all the senses. The mercedesbenz slr mclaren stirling moss edition entered production between june and december of 2009 its design was inspired by the 1955 mercedesbenz 300slr racing car and became the last slr model to be produced by mclaren with mercedesbenz 75 stirling moss edition slr cars were produced and fitted with the same v8 used in the 722 edition. A week before the event we went to stuttgart to try out the actual car we were using in the race, and several laps of the fast hockenheim circuit convinced us that we had a truly magnificent 3litre sports car under us, the eightcylinder fuelinjection engine giving well over 290 b. Now take that impressive recipe, add some maraschino cherries on top and you have our stunning 722 edition.

By the end of his career, he had become racings most famous and most adored celebrity. Everything else free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Along the way 722, 722s, 722 gt, roadster, mclaren and stirling moss editions were produced, but without doubt the latter is the most unhinged of the lot. In this book robert edwards recounts the life of this. The original cars 557bhp was deemed to be insufficient, so the roofless version enjoyed a far more palatable 640bhp which made it good for around 217mph and zero to sixty in. But let us go back to the beginning, for this win was not a fluke on the spur of the moment, it was the result of weeks, even months. Limited edition stirling moss reproduction 722 roller map boxed set. With moss in the mille miglia motor sport magazine. Mercedesbenz slr mclaren 722 coupe a new version was introduced in 2006, called the mercedesbenz slr mclaren 722 edition. 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. If youve ever dreamed of having a grandprix driving experience on the streetand have pockets as stuffed as scrooge mcducksthe mercedesbenz slr mclaren stirling moss.

The 722 refers to the victory by stirling moss and his codriver denis jenkinson in a mercedesbenz 300 slr with the starting number 722 indicating a. This is why sir stirling moss mille miglia record is. Saddened to hear that legendary race driver, sir stirling moss has passed away this morning12th april 2020. We are pleased to offer a very limited edition and exclusive book by sir stirling moss, celebrating the mille miglia winning 722 mercedesbenz 300 slr driven by stirling moss. Sir stirling moss, the 1955 winner, says that much of the competition would be off the road by the first few milesby todays standards, almost anyone could turn up and drive in the mille miglia. Racing legends carroll shelby and sir stirling moss are grand. Signed by stirling moss directly to title page without dedication. Mercedesbenz slr mclaren 722 edition car and driver. Sep 01, 2006 the 722 nameplate is derived from the victory won by the british racing legend stirling moss and his codriver denis jenkinson in a mercedesbenz 300 slr with the starting number 722 indicating a. 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 and described as a book for all moss fans by vintage racecar. An inductee into the international motorsports hall.

Sir stirling craufurd moss raced professionally over 500 times until his near fatal crash in 1962. A new version was introduced in 2006, called the mercedesbenz slr mclaren 722 edition. A world champions story and coauthorship of stirling moss. Limited edition stirling moss 722 20th anniversary polo the. Mercedesbenz 300 slr 722 stirling moss childs car we use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. Very special custom designed polo to commemorate the 20th anniversary amelia island concours delegance and stirling moss as honoree. Mercedesbenz slr mclaren stirling moss car and driver. A new version of the slr was introduced in 2006, called the mercedesbenz slr mclaren 722 edition. Suzuki stirling moss 722 hommage by custom wolf foto. Moss was born to racing with both parents involved in motorsports. In this case, 722 refers not the horsepower but to the starting number of stirling moss at the mille miglia in 1955, when he achieved his famous recordshattering victory behind the wheel of. The number on the car was 722, which represented the time he departe. By continuing to use our site you consent to the use of cookies. Stirling moss moss, stirling used books, rare books and new books.

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. 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. Apr 12, 2020 on may 1, 1955, his legendary victory at mille miglia followed. The slr stirling moss is a wildly restyled version of the slr that completely did away with both the roof and the windshield. Stirling moss mille miglia 1955 722 replica roller map. The same can be said for stirling moss on the other side of the pond.

Mercedes 300 slr 722 mille miglia, fujimi 08227 1993. For my narrator was sir stirling moss obe, and he was describing what many people all over the world regard as the greatest motorsport victory of all time his still unbeaten drive in the 1955 mille miglia. The mercedes slr stirling moss receives the same engine as the slr 722, with 641bhp and 604lb ft. Moss s tally of wins was proportionally higher than any other the first authorized biographywith over 350 color photosof an extraordinarily gifted and.

Based on the more potent 722 edition of the mercedesbenz slr mclaren, the slr stirling moss edition is powered by a supercharged 5. Stirling moss denis jenkinson mille miglia 1955 mercedes 300slr 722 ebay. 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. Aboard the mercedesbenz 300 slr, numbered 722 moss and navigator denis jenkinson entered the history books. There are no parts missing it is all here including the 2 removable spare wheels in the boot and the removable side access cover the one moss drove without on the day for quicker access.

None of our partner shops or mates has this currently for sale. Few triumphs have inspired drivers like sir stirling moss victory at the 1955 mille miglia. Covers are fine with embossed silver lettering still very much bright. It was internationally recognized as proof of the advanced technology of the mercedesbenz car company. In a sevenyear span between 1955 and 1961 moss finished as. The number on the car was 722, which represented the time he departed to start the race. The route was based on a round trip between brescia and rome, with startfinish, in brescia. Side by side in the silver number 722 slr with his navigator denis jenkinson, stirling moss piloted the car a thousand treacherous miles through public roads and cobblestoned towns in a mere. Stirling moss was so good ferrari would have let his car be. May 01, 2015 stirling moss was so good ferrari would have let his car be blue paul weaver the 85yearold british great never won the world title nor actually drove for the scuderia but an audience with him. Should moss s car win, jenkss prize bonus would be 2,000 deutschmarks. Hes great ambassador for the sport and the uk, hamilton said of moss.

The maestro himself, sir stirling moss, recently took the author on a lap of virginia international raceway in old no. Back in june, we told you why you should own a mercedesbenz slr mclaren. The signature store only supplies genuine signed models and merchandise. Sir stirling moss and denis jenkinson are reunited with mercedes. We are pleased to offer a very limited edition and exclusive book by sir stirling moss, celebrating the mille miglia winning 722 mercedesbenz 300 slr driven. We guarantee every signature for life and we can do this as we are personally at every signing. The 722 edition features an uprated engine producing 640bhp 480kw, uprated suspension and brakes and. Mercedesbenz slr mclaren car collection wiki fandom. 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. Without a windshield, this roadster can still hit a ripyourfaceoff top speed of 217 mph. Racing and all that by sir stirling moss 19801117 jan 1, 1876. Stirling moss the authorised biography by robert edwards signed first edition cassell 2001. Stirling moss relives his mille miglia record, unbeaten.

Then just 25 years old, driver moss and codriver denis jenkinson roared through 992 miles of italian countryside in just 10 hours, 7. One of the original jetsetters at the peak of his racing career, such is the continued demand for sir stirling s services, that he still globetrots. 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. Rare mercedesbenz slr mclaren stirling moss now for sale. They include a sheet on how to remove and reinstall the spare wheels which is a little complicated, as ill explain later, two tools one to open the hood and another to screw in the bolts that hold the spare wheels and a small bag holding a rectangular, plastic object that turned out to be a scroll map that codriver jenkinson used. Books 4 boor custom 1 borile 2 boso san motorradtechnik 1. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. We are pleased to offer a very limited edition and exclusive book by sir stirling moss, celebrating the mille miglia winning 722 mercedesbenz 300 slr driven by stirling moss and navigator denis jenkinson in 1955. His numerous books include a good number over the years for haynes, including jenson button. 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. Buy 722 the xxii mille miglia, stirling moss, denis jenkinson and. Stirling moss, one of the greatest drivers of all time. The fact the cars really old doesnt matterthat car, the way it is now, i reckon wed beat any other cars, anyway. Video sir stirling moss and denis jenkinson are reunited with.

The greatest race is the story of sir stirling moss s recordsmashing win of italys great race, the mille miglia in the mercedesbenz 300slr. 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. This is why sir stirling moss mille miglia record is unbeaten. This model is in good overall condition and it includes the navigators computer. Sir stirling moss emma john the 82yearold racing driver on being married three times, an accident that left him paralysed for six months and the 50cc scooter he gets about on now. 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. Mercedes slr stirling moss edition is one of the rarest. No inscriptions, completely unmarked and unblemished throughout. Oh, and for added excitement, the organizers let the slower cars go first, meaning that the faster cars were constantly catching and passing. Mercedes 300 slr 722 124 fs in 1955, driving a 300 slr number 722, stirling moss and codriver dennis jenkinson won the grueling mille miglia endurance race at a record speed. Sir stirling craufurd moss is a british former formula one racing driver. They completed the 992mile distance in 10 hours, 7 minutes and 48 seconds, with an average speed of 99 mph 160 kmh. Monogram mercedes 300 slr 722 moss 124th model kit.

The infamous jenks roller map from the mille miglia winning 722 mercedesbenz 300 slr driven by stirling moss and navigator denis jenkinson in 19557. Stirling moss s most popular book is computers for seniors for dummies. Our four scrapbooks devoted to the legendary drivers life are crammed with contemporary reports. Stirling moss has 41 books on goodreads with 315 ratings. Notwithstanding that it was the first major use of carbon fiber in a production car, the extremely limited production run. On may 1st motorracing history was made, for stirling moss won the 1,000mile mile miglia, the first time in twentytwo years that this has been achieved by a british driver, and i had the very great privilege of sitting beside him throughout this epic drive. Mercedesbenz slr mclaren stirling moss edition need for. The shirt represents one of stirling s moss famous victories in the 1955 mille miglia driving the mercedes 300 slr. Please refer to our privacy and cookie policies for more information. Stirling caulfield moss drove professionally in nearly 500 races until his nearfatal crash in 1962.