The 1955 year in motorsport is littered with legendary happenings. Here, we explore several key events surrounding the introduction of Stirling Moss to the Mercedes racing team through archival photos. This photo article spans December 1954 at Hockenheim where Moss first auditioned in a Mercedes
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Mille Miglia Video – The Spirit Of A Legend (Video)
The above is a fantastic Mille Miglia video containing a boatload of historical reference and footage, both current and past. The Mille Miglia, as it was known from 1927 to 1957, was an endurance race of the open road variety that took place on a
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1956 MG Speed Trials – Captain George Eyston at Bonneville Salt Flats (Video)
MG was responsible for a series of experimental cars that achieved world speed records driven by Captain George Eyston. Eyston’s racing career began with European road races, particularly in Bugatti’s, with success in races such as the 1921 and 1926 French Grand Prix. Later he
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Amelia Island 2014 Auctions Preview
VIEW FULL RM LOTS MARCH 8 2014 VIEW FULL GOODING LOTS MARCH 7 2014 Recently Added Rare Photo Galleries The Mercedes-Benz W196 was the Mercedes-Benz Formula One entry in the 1954 and 1955 Formula One seasons, winning 9 of 12 races entered in the
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