Tribute to Sir Stirling Moss (1929-2020)... (All information and photographs courtesy of Suzuki). 2020 is Suzuki’s 100th Anniversary with Michio Suzuki having first started in business in March 1920 with the manufacture of textile looms. These became more advanced and very popular right through to the early 1950’s when there was a global decline in the Cotton industry. Initial development … [Read more...]
The passing of the motor racing legend that was Sir Stirling Moss OBE, and a statement from Lord Montagu
MOTOR RACING DRIVER EXTRAORDINAIRE SIR STIRLING MOSS OBE PASSES AWAY... Kim says, "I was greatly saddened this evening (Sunday 12th April) to hear of the passing of Sir Stirling Moss OBE, legendary and fearless racing driver and participant in the Mille Miglia (which, incidentally he completed at an average speed of 99 mph!!). In my youth he was the much respected motor racing driver that … [Read more...]
Motor Sport Recalled At Beaulieu…
Sir Stirling Moss opens ‘A Chequered History’ – incorporating two new motorsport sections – at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu in Hampshire, Kim Henson was there… It was 53 years ago that Sir Stirling Moss retired from motor racing, after an awful accident at Goodwood, and indeed he was fortunate to survive it. Therefore it is an immense tribute to his bravery and driving skills that … [Read more...]