Stirling Moss Books

In this personal narrative, Stirling Moss shares his motor racing journey, enriched by over 300 captivating photographs, many of which will surprise even his most devoted fans. He reflects on his childhood, his rise to fame as 'Mr Motor Racing,' and the abrupt end of his career following a crash at Goodwood in 1962. The book highlights both his triumphs and challenges, showcasing nearly 100 different cars he drove throughout his dynamic racing life. Moss began in 1948 with 500cc Coopers, gaining recognition with HWM, ERA, and Cooper F2 cars, eventually driving his own F1 Maserati 250F. The 1955 season with Mercedes is a standout, featuring victories in the Mille Miglia and the British Grand Prix. His desire to succeed with British cars led to two remarkable F1 seasons with Vanwall (1957–58), where he narrowly missed the World Championship, alongside sports car achievements with Aston Martin. He also raced rear-engined Cooper and Lotus F1 cars with Rob Walker (1958–62), including two memorable wins at the Monaco GP. The diverse range of sports cars he drove included Jaguars, Maseratis, Ferraris, and Porsches, among others. His busy career also saw him rallying with Sunbeams, record-breaking at Bonneville, and even kart racing. This book commemorates the 60th anniversary of Moss's legendary 1955 Mille Miglia victory, with a foreword by 2014 Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton.

The Treasures of Formula One is not only a riveting history of the most prestigious formula in motor racing but also a unique treasure of photographs and removable items of facsimile memorabilia. Bruce Jones' text drives you through the early years of motoring and racing, the first Grand Prix, and the birth of the World Drivers Championship. And, as well as the narrative history running through the book, there are special features on the great races, teams, and drivers, all accompanied by magnificent photography and augmented by items of removable memorabilia from the Donington Grand Prix Collection, the largest of its kind in the world. The Treasures of Formula One is a winner from the red lights to the chequered flag.

Published to mark the 80th birthday of Sir Stirling Moss OBE, this important book tells the story of each of the 529 races in which he took part, from the start of his racing life in 1947 to his career-ending crash at Goodwood in 1962. Told in Sir Stirling’s own words, this book is packed with detail and anecdote, supported by a wealth of photographs – many previously unpublished – that show all the greatest moments and the extraordinary variety of cars he drove. This will be a book to treasure.

A guide to the Goodwood motor circuit, and a celebration of its eventful history and atmosphere. The best drivers of their day - Hawthorn, Brabham, Clark, Moss and Hill - went head to head around Goodwood's famous corners. Alongside the action on the track, Goodwood's very British blend of style, hospitality and derring-do became part of the social fabric of the 1950s and 1960s. The story of Goodwood is brought to life by cherished memories from the great drivers who competed there, including Stirling Moss and Jackie Stewart, as well as more recent arrivals like Damon Hill describing the excitement of racing around Goodwood in a historic car. The book is illustrated with nostalgic images from the Goodwood archives.

From its humble beginnings to becoming a premier name in the automotive world, this comprehensive history captures the essence of Daimler-Benz (now DaimlerChrysler). The journey begins with pioneers Carl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, and William Maybach, who, in the late 1880s, independently explored the internal combustion engine, laying the groundwork for the German automotive industry. Initially, competition thrived between Benz & Cie. and Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft as they crafted the first motorwagens and established markets. Their innovations contributed to the emergence of an entire industry by World War I, but the war's aftermath severely impacted both companies and the German economy. By the early 1920s, a merger became essential for survival, leading to the formation of Daimler-Benz on June 29, 1926, and the birth of the iconic Mercedes-Benz brand. Under the lens of renowned automotive photographer and author Dennis Adler, the narrative unfolds through decades, showcasing the marque's rise from racing glory to its current status as a benchmark for excellence. Featuring archival and original photographs, the story highlights the beauty and power of automobiles, chronicling the evolution from early models to modern Mercedes-Benzes. Today, the brand remains a global leader in design, safety, and innovation, setting standards that others aspire to achieve.

The first authorized biography--with over 350 color photos--of an extraordinarily gifted and competitive sportsman. Stirling Caulfield Moss drove professionally in nearly 500 races until his near-fatal crash in 1962. By the end of his career, he had become racing's most famous and most adored celebrity. Moss's tally of wins was proportionally higher than any other driver's, ever, by a wide margin. From his first race in 1948 to his last, heady days of the early 60s and beyond, his life and career unfold in great detail: the family history and school days; his start on the track and entrance into the big league; his experience driving for Mercedes; the private races; and the crash and recovery. And, because the author enjoyed free range over every aspect of Moss's life, many of the amazing stories here have never been told before. Designed by David Costa, who created The Beatles Anthology.

Offering a celebration of motoring racing, dating back to its origins in 1906, this title allows F1 fans to see just how much things have technically changed over the years but paradoxically how many of the fundamentals of motor racing remained unaltered.

When Ayrton Senna died on the weekend of the San Marino Grand Prix on 1st May 1994, the shock reverberated around the world. Brazil declared three day's national mourning, as the sports world began to try to assess Senna's contribution to motor racing, and his place in the pantheon of all time greats of the sport of motor racing. This book looks at his early life in Brazil through to his breakthrough into motor racing, his climb up the ranks of the lower formulas to his triumphs in Formula One including his three World Championships. It also assesses Senna's other life as a successful businessman and his country's favourite son.

This book features fifteen one day and half-day drives through the landscape of one of the most varied regions in England. The national parks of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales form the core of the book, but less visited areas such as the Eden Valley and the Forest of Bowland are also explored. All the routes have been chosen by Britain's best-known Formula One racing driver, Stirling Moss, and are described by Lakeland author, Colin Shelbourn. Alongside the description of the main routes is a wealth of information on things to see and do along the way, including picnic sites, view-points and even places to stop and take a walk. Stirling's favourite pubs, restaurants and places to visit are all featured, as well as his personal tips and advice on personal motoring. Each route is designed to offer the reader a relaxed and interesting drive and is accompanied by an easy-to-follow map, highlighting the features mentioned in the text and a gazetteer giving comprehensive information on the attractions to be found en route, including museums, famous houses, castles, gardens and visitor centres.

Havannas Markenzeichen? US-Straßenkreuzer vor kolonialer Kulisse. Doch wie kam es dazu? Die Kubaner sind seit jeher verrückt nach Autos. In den 1950er-Jahren war die Insel wichtigster Exportmarkt der US-Autoindustrie, bis die Revolution die Wirtschaftsbeziehungen abrupt trennte. Doch die Chevys, Cadillacs und Buicks wurden mit viel Liebe und Improvisationsgeschick am Leben erhalten - bis heute. Kubas Automobilkultur in farbgewaltigen Bildern!

Románová reportáž, která se snaží „přiblížit čtenáři některé zajímavosti ze světa automobilového závodění a ze života jednoho člověka, který v tomto světě žil“. Vznikla ve spolupráci automobilového závodníka Stirlinga Mosse (který je uváděn jako autor a který v mottu knihyříká: „Velmi mnoho jsem získal při automobilovém závodění, ale také jsem mu mnoho dal. Cítím, že jsem mu dal vše, kromě života.“) a reportéra K. W. Purdyho. Připojen jmenný seznam automobilových závodníků a na záložce charakteristiky 13 nejlepších od r. 1923 do r. 1958.