Stirling Moss

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  1. Justa Jim

    Justa Jim Well-Known Member
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    In April 1960, Moss was found guilty of dangerous driving and given a £50 fine and a twelve month ban after an incident near Chetwynd, Shropshire whilst Moss was test driving a Mini.

    BTW: Maybe this should go in the "Older Then Dirt" thread. :lol:

    Jim
     
  2. Crashton

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    Sir Stirling sure went on to bigger & better things.

    Mini gave him his start. :Thumbsup:
     
  3. Metalman

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    Not his fault....
    Got into the mini that fateful morn and GOT HAPPY FEET.....:D
     
  4. minimark

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    Many a man (and woman) have succumbed to "happy feet" whilst behind the wheel of a Mini......just goes with the territory!!

    Glad to know we are in such good company as Mr Moss.... ;)
     
  5. Steve

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    I read a story about him a decade or so ago told by a guy who'd been a passenger one day. This guy and his wife were riding with Moss (driving) and his wife heading out for a meal. At one point they were in a parking garage climbing the corkscrew heading for the upper level. Moss was supposedly driving very fast, tires constantly squealing. The guy said his nails were already digging holes in the leather when the real panic set in as he glanced over to see Moss had only one hand on the wheel and was hardly looking up to see where he was going because he was calmly rooting around his seat looking for a tape or something. :D
     

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