Stirling Moss 1929 - 1954 Book Reviews

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Octane, October 2007

Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1929 - 1954

"THE THIRD of Porter's brilliantly realised Stirling Moss Scrapbooks turns the clock back to Moss's early career, from his childhood days up to the signing of his contract with Mercedes-Benz . Inevitably, there's less colourful ephemera in this book but the clippings, cartoons, photos and anecdotes from this formative period are particulary fascinating". 

Mark Dixon

Octane , January 2008

In the January issue of Octane they featured exclusive extracts from the Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1929 - 1954.

Classic & Sports Car, October 2007

"Porter's inspired idea of tapping into the scrapbooks of famous drivers continues with this third volume on maestro Moss.  The format is the same: a wealth of photos, artefacts, cartoons and press cuttings littered with quotes, results and biography.  This edition covered the early years, including dad Alfred's exploits at Brooklands, first girlfriends - including mystery blonde 'sex goddess' called Marlene - and the Cooper 500 years up to his Merceds-Benz trial in winter' 54.  The treat of this edition is the variety of cars, including the family BMW 328, rally Sunbeam-Talbots, trials machines, HWMs and a host of Jaguars.  It's a joy to dip into the packed layouts and discover fresh gems.  Highly recommended and fine value".

MW

Cars for the Connoisseur, October 2007

"As ever, extracts from Stirling's diaries, interview, comments, links, press cuttings and pictures are fused together in such fascinating manner that when I sat down to commence reading the book I stayed until I had read it all".

"My next trick is to get the earlier ones out and to read them all over again and then phone and plead with Philip not to stop".

Neville Hay