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Post by charleselan on Dec 3, 2017 15:18:35 GMT
Quite by chance I was checking out Pinterest last evening and came upon some 1950's motor racing photos, one of which was of the truly inspired performance by Stirling Moss ably aided by DSJ which I had not seen previously. It actually linked to a French enthusiasts site (of which there are many) revealing several others, also unseen by me before. Along with these were other photos of the Targa Florio from 1958 and 1962 which i may post another time if of interest. I hope you like the photos of "722":- Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment Deleted |
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Post by charleselan on Dec 3, 2017 15:19:38 GMT
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Post by René on Dec 3, 2017 15:47:01 GMT
Great photos!
What a privilege it was to sit next to Stirling in full action for so long. I believe noone else has had the experience DSJ had.
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Post by robmarsh on Dec 3, 2017 16:00:40 GMT
Have you ever read the report that DSJ wrote of that Race. I am sure it is in the MS archives. Well worth a read.
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Post by chrisb on Dec 3, 2017 16:11:52 GMT
lovely photos Gentleman- i recently caught the Merc racing at Dunrod on utub - presumably 1955, with so many tragedies it stopped racing there, but looked one mean - scary and exhilarating circuit
Rob, yes I have that report [somewhere...] and it is a wonderful read - of course having been a sidecar passenger/ champion riding with El Maestro Stirling must have been a 'walk in the park' I do believe there is some footage of the pair in the Maserati in 1957?
it is one of my ambitions to drive the mille miglia route at some stage but away from the razzmatazz - ah thank you JC a fond memory
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Post by charleselan on Dec 3, 2017 18:01:55 GMT
Rob,
I have read it, and nearly everything else DSJ wrote. He was my childhood inspiration for car racing thanks to his great journalism in Motorsport magazine, as I have mentioned many times in the past, and not wishing to get anecdotal, he took me to places that I could, as a youngster, only dream about.
Jenks played a big part in that Mille Miglia victory with his innovative pace note system on that huge "toilet roll".
Chris,
The big Maser that he was in with Stirling was a beast of a car, and I loved them but sadly it wasn't a repeat of the MB expedition.
JC
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Post by charleselan on Dec 3, 2017 20:29:08 GMT
Stirling after the event....  |
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Post by Carl on Dec 3, 2017 21:53:30 GMT
Quite by chance I was checking out Pinterest last evening and came upon some 1950's motor racing photos, one of which was of the truly inspired performance by Stirling Moss ably aided by DSJ which I had not seen previously. It actually linked to a French enthusiasts site (of which there are many) revealing several others, also unseen by me before. Along with these were other photos of the Targa Florio from 1958 and 1962 which i may post another time if of interest. I hope you like the photos of "722":- Wonderful photos, John Charles, but how did hay get into the grill? Did famous playboy Moss take time enroute for a roll in the hay while Jenkinson studied his notes? |
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Post by robmarsh on Dec 4, 2017 8:01:03 GMT
Rob, I have read it, and nearly everything else DSJ wrote. He was my childhood inspiration for car racing thanks to his great journalism in Motorsport magazine, as I have mentioned many times in the past, and not wishing to get anecdotal, he took me to places that I could, as a youngster, only dream about. Jenks played a big part in that Mille Miglia victory with his innovative pace note system on that huge "toilet roll". Chris, The big Maser that he was in with Stirling was a beast of a car, and I loved them but sadly it wasn't a repeat of the MB expedition. JC You and me both Charles. He is still the standard I judge all other motor racing journalists against. That Maserati was the 450 was it not. A beautiful car that just looked like it should win. |
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Post by charleselan on Dec 4, 2017 14:29:41 GMT
Rob, I have read it, and nearly everything else DSJ wrote. He was my childhood inspiration for car racing thanks to his great journalism in Motorsport magazine, as I have mentioned many times in the past, and not wishing to get anecdotal, he took me to places that I could, as a youngster, only dream about. Jenks played a big part in that Mille Miglia victory with his innovative pace note system on that huge "toilet roll". Chris, The big Maser that he was in with Stirling was a beast of a car, and I loved them but sadly it wasn't a repeat of the MB expedition. JC You and me both Charles. He is still the standard I judge all other motor racing journalists against. That Maserati was the 450 was it not. A beautiful car that just looked like it should win. Absolutely Rob, the standard by which all others may be judged. It was indeed the 450S, such a magnificent brute of a car and with a sound like thunder from the gods. For me there is no more an inspiring race car name than Maserati, it makes Ferrari pale into insignificance. Just roll the word Maserati from your tongue and it says race car! In fact it is a word I could say over and over again, I love it. |
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Post by charleselan on Dec 4, 2017 17:34:08 GMT
Quite by chance I was checking out Pinterest last evening and came upon some 1950's motor racing photos, one of which was of the truly inspired performance by Stirling Moss ably aided by DSJ which I had not seen previously. It actually linked to a French enthusiasts site (of which there are many) revealing several others, also unseen by me before. Along with these were other photos of the Targa Florio from 1958 and 1962 which i may post another time if of interest. I hope you like the photos of "722":- Wonderful photos, John Charles, but how did hay get into the grill? Did famous playboy Moss take time enroute for a roll in the hay while Jenkinson studied his notes? Carl, Even with such a lead I doubt the stupendous Stirling Moss had time for a roll in the hay; if so can you imagine DSJ writing about such a feat  . It is incredible to note your observation about the hay in the cars grill, one can only surmise that as the route was often open to everyday traffic that some small holder or farmer may have dropped a bale or the like in the road. However looking at the state of the vehicle in some of the pictures one has to wonder if Moss had some serious off course deviations on route. Boy that must have been some event to witness first hand; as ever one feels that being born too late is a curse we have to bare. |
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Post by Carl on Dec 4, 2017 19:32:24 GMT
John Charles,
I understand that Moss did hit at least one hay bale. It still amazes that they could average essentially 100 mph on those roads over ten hours!
Cheers, Carl
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Post by Jamie on Dec 4, 2017 20:21:52 GMT
What a race this was and the 300SLR is a thing of supreme beauty.
Does anyone remember a documentary that was on the BBC years ago where Stirling took '722' around the Mille Miglia retro event with an actor pal beside him in Jenks' seat?? I have a feeling it was Michael Gambon??
I had this programme on VHS and wore the tape out I watched it so many times.....the car sounded wonderful and Sir Stir certainly got it crossed up a few times as he was pushing on a bit!
I'll have to see if its on you-tube somewhere.
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Post by Jamie on Dec 4, 2017 20:31:04 GMT
What a race this was and the 300SLR is a thing of supreme beauty. Does anyone remember a documentary that was on the BBC years ago where Stirling took '722' around the Mille Miglia retro event with an actor pal beside him in Jenks' seat?? I have a feeling it was Michael Gambon?? I had this programme on VHS and wore the tape out I watched it so many times.....the car sounded wonderful and Sir Stir certainly got it crossed up a few times as he was pushing on a bit! I'll have to see if its on you-tube somewhere. I should have looked the programme up before posting above.......it wasn't Michael Gambon but the late Ian Wooldridge (similar looking chaps in my defence) and the programme aired in 1992 - fully 25 years ago! This makes me feel very old  |
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Post by chrisb on Dec 4, 2017 20:52:55 GMT
Jenks was simply the standard no one could get near - whilst I enjoyed many another writer, Jenks set the benchmark -
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. It is incredible to note your observation about the hay in the cars grill, one can only surmise that as the route was often open to everyday traffic that some small holder or farmer may have dropped a bale or the like in the road. 
