Stirling Moss: The Definitive Biography Porter Philip
Stirling Moss: The Definitive Biography Porter Philip Volume 1 of this all inclusive biography of the legendary Stirling Moss covers his early life and career. He soon ventured abroad and was laughed…
Specifikacia Stirling Moss: The Definitive Biography Porter Philip
Stirling Moss: The Definitive Biography Porter Philip
Volume 1 of this all inclusive biography of the legendary Stirling Moss covers his early life and career. He soon ventured abroad and was laughed at for his tiny car - until he beat them. Starting as a youth with incredible skill, young Stirling Moss quickly caught the eye when racing the 500cc cars invented just after the WWII.
Patriotically, Moss insisted on driving British cars, even when outmatched by more powerful, foreign vehicles. He became the British Champion at 21, something most drivers achieve in their 30's, 40's, or even 50's. He often won.
Admirable patriotism nearly ruined his promising career until he was forced to compromise, and quickly revived his career; showing he could beat the very best at the highest levels. In the final year covered by Vol 1, he won his first Grand Prix and such sports car classics as the Tourist Trophy, the Targa Florio, all amazing