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Moss and Abingdon

Despite having never secured a World Championship, Sir Stirling Moss earned his rightful place in the pantheon of motor racing legends for his distinguished record and unmatched versatility behind the wheel. Between March 1947 and April 1962, Moss competed in 585 races, winning 16 Grand Prix events, finishing second in the annual drivers’ rankings on four occasions and third on three occasions.

While widely admired for his time in Formula One, Moss is best remembered for his stunning drive at the Mille Miglia in 1955, taking the victory with Denis Jenkinson in a Mercedes-Benz 300

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