I had the immeasurable pleasure of meeting Mr Stirling Sir Moss at the Classic and sports car show in Birmingham. I called him Mr Moss and asked him for his autograph and he shook my hand and said "certainly dear boy" I actually melted .
Have you ever seen a happier man than Patrick Stewart driving the Vanwall. He's a 73 year-old kid in a toy shop. Stirling's straight talk about his career is very refreshing and his handing Mike Hawthorne the one point (& thereby missing out of the title) is the mark of a truly honorable man who desperately wants to win but won't accept being "handed" the crown. Today's sportsmen should take a lesson. Long live Sir Stirling Moss
I couldn't agree more. I am a bit sad really, that I didn't see and/or meet Sir Stirling himself, when he was still in reasonably good health participating at the Ennstal Classic or Schloß Dyk or the Goodwood events. :-(
I had one of the greatest experiences of my life when I met Stirling in Southampton in 1977 when he was starting off on the London to Sydney Rally driving a Mercedes-Benz 280 E. I spent about an hour or so with him looking at maps for the rally spread out on the bonnet of his car and talking about a lot of things, but especially my meeting with Sir Donald Campbell when I was a child. He was a big fan of Sir Donald as well as me and we had a very pleasant time talking about his achievements and his kindness towards me, allowing me to sit in the cockpit of Bluebird. Stirling had never met me before this day but he was welcoming, charming, soft spoken, highly intelligent and very kind. It was a privilege to meet him.
@@Tu-Liki You are welcome. Sad that he passed away earlier this week but he had a very full life and a good innings. Great man. I met him because the late John Cooper was a friend of mine and he arranged the meeting. Stirling started his racing career with John´s father. He was, without doubt, a brilliant racer.
@@StephenLMW Sorry for my comment then, but you are in good company , no less a person than Sir Jackie Stewart is also dyslexic, and he did not do too badly for himself.
I don't care if Sir Stewart was acting at parts. The joy and camaraderie of these men and the absolute happiness of their faces as they drive these machines is fantastic. This may be one of my most favorite auto documentaries.
Today Easter Sunday April 12, 2020, died in London at the age of 90 Sir Stirling Moss "The Champion without a Crown" At this time in the sky (4:00 p.m.) the following scene is very likely: Juan Manuel Fangio: -You finally arrived, kid! It was time! How glad I am to see you again! The boys are waiting for you to run again! Although I am sad because due to the damn covid-19 current Formula 1 drivers will not be able to say goodbye as you deserved it! God bless you, Stirling! We will never forget you! My sinceres condolences to his family and close friends from Venezuela.
Here I am watching this as Sir Stirling passed away. As a hungarian born in 86, I'm just astonished of his career, his lifestyle and everything. Hope he can rest in peace, may he win all his races up there.
I'm Brazilian but Stirling Moss, Jackie Stewart and Niki Lauda are my favorites. Unfortunately, many Brazilians don't know much about Stirling Moss and not knowing honestly makes me question how passionate the person claims to be about the sport. I may sound rude but he is a legend and so in my mind sports fans should know him or at least know his importance.
I´m not an English, born in 1974 I have never seen Sir Sterling Moss live on track, but for me he is the embodiment of a perfect Racer, an absolutely badass as well as a Gentlemen. He was the one to compare and to challenge your skills and your attitude with. I admire him the most of all Racing legends!
What a beautiful Tribute. RIP Sterling, a true champion of the highest virtue. What a driver! Such respect for Fangio & you. The Mille Meglia! Bravo. Respect, the drivers' driver! You and Fangio in '55 What a trauma & Your teamate too The two steering wheels that almost broke you mounted & displayed with top trophy's!! :-) Brilliant! Monte Carlo with footpaths & trees on track :0... The rawness of it all. Spa was rural farm roads!! LEGEND. Thanks for being you
The world is a much poorer place without Sir Stirling around. I met him once for ten minutes, he made me feel at ease straight away despite me being dumbstruck in his company. A truly wonderful man.
Standard comment from traffic police in the sixties: "Who do you think you are; Stirling Moss?" You wouldn't get today's drivers giving up a championship because it was the right thing to do. Legend doesn't even come close. My all time racing hero.
That was a wonderful tribute to Sir, Stirling Moss! RIP I once met him but did not realise it! I was looking after all the cars that were at the first race at Silverstone! I was looking down at one car and this person comes up to me and we start talking and I am still looking down! I look up and it was Sir Stirling Moss! I was like a rabbit caught in the headlights! Plus doing an impression of a goldfish too! He was a delightful person to talk to! Once again R.I.P 😥
The final scenes in the Vanwall could not have been scored more perfectly than with Time by Hans Zimmer. Made me cry. Brilliant documentary and makes me proud to have met Sir Stirling a few times.
I have always admired Sir Stirling Moss. His image was on my first slot car set in 1963. I am privileged to visit the Aston Martin DB1 he drove at the Simeone Automotive Museum in Philadelphia, PA, USA. It sits among many iconic machines in motorsports history. A top rated museum thanks to the late Dr. Frederick Simeone.
My Dad took me to see Sir Stirling drive at two Canadian tracks in the 1980’s - Mosport and Shannonville. Amazing to see him in the flesh and drive and see him in the paddocks. Great memories!
RIP Sir Stirling Moss. You lived an incredible life. An incredible driver and human being.You will not be forgotten. And thank you Sir Patrick Stewart for making this wonderful tribute.🙏
What an incredible documentary/interview, I've read different stories about Stirling Moss in Car and Driver through the years and my father has always said Moss was one of the greatest of all time and that is truly evident after watching this! I just loved watching those two gentlemen approaching the gullwing and then the drive on the Mille Miglia course, and the of course I can only imagine the level of nervousness Stewart must have felt driving the Benz with Stirling sitting shotgun, or what Stewart felt climbing into the Vanwall under Sir Moss's eye.
25:00 to 26:10 is every boyhood dream come true. Beautiful moment seeing Sir Patrick Stewart meet his favourite car then having Sir Sterling Moss open up the passenger door for him ready to drive with his hero. That moment where he looks at Sir Sterling driving him at the end is perfect.
I feel honored indeed to have known Stirling Moss and to have talked with him on many occasions as well as to have met and even dined with many other motor racing greats such as Innes Ireland, Roy Salvadori, George Abecassis, Eric Thompson, Jack Fairman, as well as many others in my capacity as a buyer and seller of vintage and classic cars throughout the '70s, '80's, and '90s. Gentlemen all but Stirling still stands out in my mind in terms of graciousness, humility, and a kind and gentle demeanor.
I once was waiting for a friend in the lobby of the CBC in London. A very drunk but charming Trevor Howard was being shown out by a snotty young producer who decided he wasn't up for the interview. Trevor sat down and in came Stirling Moss. They had one of the most fascinating conversations I ever heard - largely they talked about social life in their time for about an hour. I sincerely regret that I didn't have a camera to record the event. Stirling Moss is a brilliant guy and truly a mensch.
clearly they tried to kill him. ferrari tried to kill many drivers. the sport is as fake as camel racing in dubai. especially when dealing with the italians.
those day´s a racing driver drove multiple series the same season, fantastic, Sir Sterling Moss done that, and in my eyes he is a goat, one of the best ever and perfect gentleman. RIP
What a wonderful moment the two gentlemen approaching the Gullwing. You can tell there is genuine joy and happiness in one, and humble pride in the other face. And, even not a native English speaker, listening to them alone is a pleasure in times of Twitter et co.
Absolutely stellar documentary. The music, archive footage, heartfelt conversations, and race recreations make this one of the best documentaries I've ever seen. 10/10. Thank you so much for sharing this video with the world. Can't wait to show this to others. Thank you. Long live Sir Stirling Moss!
The nicest thing for me is that at 26:03, one can easily tell that when Patrick Stewart said at the start of the show that Sir Stirling was one of his all time heroes he really meant it.
For decades when I was younger, anyone who drove a bit crazy on the road, would be greeted with; " Who d'you think you are, Sterling Moss?!" Says it all really. Bloody legend, and very brave man. Rip.
90 years. Wow, what a ride! Famous, fun, renowned, great sense of humor, didn't take himself so seriously, and on and on! What a person he was. God will welcome him with open arms to Heaven.
Thank you so much for providing us with this documentary. I had watched it when it came out, but I think I enjoyed it much more. I was a kid in those days. I remember the accident. I was eleven. He was my hero at the time. Somehow F1 doesn't cut it at all these days. The drivers are little 60kg men who are basically driving slot cars. Its no wonder that historic racing is booming all over the world. You can see them all at Goodwood at their annual members meeting. If you do one last thing in your life, go and watch.
Back in the day a common refrain between drivers on Britain's public roads if one cut in front of another or otherwise offended or when the cops stopped you for speeding was "Who the bloody hell do you think you are, Stirling Moss?" Great documentary about one of the greatest drivers who could have, but never won a World Championship.
Wonderful episode. The Barry Sheene episode was terrible in the hands of Vic Reeves. Well done Patrick you are clearly a genuine motor racing fan and RIP Sir Moss.
With the passing of Sir Sterling today, I needed to watch this again. A true hero to all motorsports fan. R.I.P. Sir Sterling. You're legend will live on.
I've been a fan of Patrick Stewart since I first saw him on Star Trek TNG. Apparently I didn't know him very well- having no idea he was racing fan. Anyone else notice the slight resemblance between Patrick and Sterling?
Sir Stirling said there was nothing better at 18 or 19 driving around Europe every weekend meeting crumpet. I'm sure Sir Patrick would agree it was better than meeting Klingons!
This is great. Back in the 80's/early 90's, my uncle had several cars (512 BB, a BBI, a Daytona and a few classic racing cars) Back then I was young and didn't appreciate the older cars. My uncle didn't have anything historically significant but I was going to events that had significant cars there and, being with my uncle, being a part of the event, I could have had very good access to many classic/significant cars but I just wasn't interested. I now have a full appreciation of the classic cars and I am kicking myself because I didn't check them out when I had the opportunity.
I am 15 years of age when I am watching this but I love these old racing heros and I don't just envy them I envy the people who he raced with the teams they raced for anyone who was their to see those races.
I was fortunate to have met Sir Stirling several times at The Lime Rock Park Historic Festival in Connecticut, U.S.A. He had never raced at Lime Rock during his active career, only during Historic Festivals, so him coming to this little track in the states several times is impressive! The last time I saw Stirling was at the Historic Festival 33, in 2015. It was a celebration of the many Mercedes Benz race cars, including the famous #722, winner of the 1955 Mille Miglia with Moss and Jenkinson. I was speechless when I saw that incredibly historic machine, knowing full well what it represented. I had Stirling sign a beautiful reprint of the 1955 Mille Miglia poster, as well as an exquisite CMC Diecast model of #722. I also had John Fitch sign it as winner in the Standard Sports Class. Sadly, John passed away just 2 months later. They were two very different men in some ways, yet very similar in others! Stirling and Lady Susie visited John at his home near Lime Rock Park during this Festival - I believe it was the last time they met. Would have loved to have been a "fly on the wall' for those conversations, more than I could possibly say! RIP, both of you Gentlemen, and many thanks for the memories!
You couldn't have hoped to have a better man to interview Moss than Patrick Stewart. Having watched Moss speak to his co-driver in the Mille Miglia in very unflattering language, it's clear that Stirling didn't suffer fools.... so it was heartwarming to see him find a kindred spirit in Patrick Stewart. Theres a clear warmth between them.
He’s not dead he’s just 1 lap ahead 👑
Like it !
He lapped the rest of us already.
That’s lovely George 👍🏻
George I think he maybe a few hundred laps ahead these days 😂
However could you imagine him with modern cars his face in a Tesla would be priceless
Delete all other comments. After this, there’s nothing left to be said.
The world has lost a hero, a true gentleman, and a treasure
Has Barry Soetoro assumed room temperature ?
@@SeamusMcGillicuddy0 Uh-uh...
I had the immeasurable pleasure of meeting Mr Stirling Sir Moss at the Classic and sports car show in Birmingham. I called him Mr Moss and asked him for his autograph and he shook my hand and said "certainly dear boy" I actually melted .
"Sir Patrick". "Sir Stirling". The poshest hello ever!
Have you ever seen a happier man than Patrick Stewart driving the Vanwall.
He's a 73 year-old kid in a toy shop.
Stirling's straight talk about his career is very refreshing and his handing Mike Hawthorne the one point (& thereby missing out of the title) is the mark of a truly honorable man who desperately wants to win but won't accept being "handed" the crown. Today's sportsmen should take a lesson. Long live Sir Stirling Moss
yep I love stewart, such a great actor and I never knew he was such a motorsport fan until I saw this. hes like an older version of me!
Yes that was cute
@Bill Hamilton now
My Mum was one of the nurses who nursed him after that crash in 1962, a year before I was born.
September 2024 and i have just come across this marvelous documentary so thank you Patrick, it was a real pleasure to watch !
RIP Sir Stirling Moss, forever F1 legend
R.I.P. Sir Sterling, Racer, Legend & Gentleman.
@Peter Dalling. So was Sir Stirling, if you are paying a tribute, at least get his name right.
@Peter Dalling. The great mans name was Stirling not Sterling.
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What a bloody good documentary. 1 hour of my time well spent. Thanks to the uploader !
I couldn't agree more. I am a bit sad really, that I didn't see and/or meet Sir Stirling himself, when he was still in reasonably good health participating at the Ennstal Classic or Schloß Dyk or the Goodwood events. :-(
I had one of the greatest experiences of my life when I met Stirling in Southampton in 1977 when he was starting off on the London to Sydney Rally driving a Mercedes-Benz 280 E. I spent about an hour or so with him looking at maps for the rally spread out on the bonnet of his car and talking about a lot of things, but especially my meeting with Sir Donald Campbell when I was a child. He was a big fan of Sir Donald as well as me and we had a very pleasant time talking about his achievements and his kindness towards me, allowing me to sit in the cockpit of Bluebird. Stirling had never met me before this day but he was welcoming, charming, soft spoken, highly intelligent and very kind. It was a privilege to meet him.
Pete Worthy loverly Memorie
that was the kind of man he was.
Thank you for sharing Pete!
@@Tu-Liki You are welcome. Sad that he passed away earlier this week but he had a very full life and a good innings. Great man. I met him because the late John Cooper was a friend of mine and he arranged the meeting. Stirling started his racing career with John´s father. He was, without doubt, a brilliant racer.
Given the period he raced in its almost a miracle he made it to 90. RIP Sir Stirling Moss.
RIP Stirling moss u will be sadly missed by millions of racing fans who are always there to support u
The great man is gone but never forgotten RIP Sir Stirling 1929-2020
To think that all the time from 1962 (Goodwood) until now has been 'extra' given life. RIP.
The great mans name is Stirling Moss not sterling.
barry fowles I'm dyslexic but thankyou
@@StephenLMW Sorry for my comment then, but you are in good company , no less a person than Sir Jackie Stewart is also dyslexic, and he did not do too badly for himself.
I don't care if Sir Stewart was acting at parts. The joy and camaraderie of these men and the absolute happiness of their faces as they drive these machines is fantastic. This may be one of my most favorite auto documentaries.
When you put 2 of the finest englishmen together you get a truly remarkable documentary. Thank you Sir Stirling Moss and Sir Patrick Stewart !
R E S P E C T and R.I.P. - one of the most admirable, true breed, veritably sportsmanlike, gentleman drivers who ever lived! Period!
Today Easter Sunday April 12, 2020, died in London at the age of 90 Sir Stirling Moss "The Champion without a Crown"
At this time in the sky (4:00 p.m.) the following scene is very likely:
Juan Manuel Fangio:
-You finally arrived, kid! It was time! How glad I am to see you again! The boys are waiting for you to run again! Although I am sad because due to the damn covid-19 current Formula 1 drivers will not be able to say goodbye as you deserved it!
God bless you, Stirling! We will never forget you! My sinceres condolences to his family and close friends from Venezuela.
What the
After the death of Sir Stirling Moss can't think of any other better documentary about him than this. RIP Sir
Here I am watching this as Sir Stirling passed away. As a hungarian born in 86, I'm just astonished of his career, his lifestyle and everything. Hope he can rest in peace, may he win all his races up there.
Patrick Stewart ---> "This beats the enterprise anyday"
Fantastic.
When i first watched this, he was still alive 😔 race in paradise Mr. Moss
I'm Brazilian but Stirling Moss, Jackie Stewart and Niki Lauda are my favorites. Unfortunately, many Brazilians don't know much about Stirling Moss and not knowing honestly makes me question how passionate the person claims to be about the sport. I may sound rude but he is a legend and so in my mind sports fans should know him or at least know his importance.
I´m not an English, born in 1974 I have never seen Sir Sterling Moss live on track, but for me he is the embodiment of a perfect Racer, an absolutely badass as well as a Gentlemen. He was the one to compare and to challenge your skills and your attitude with.
I admire him the most of all Racing legends!
What a beautiful Tribute.
RIP Sterling, a true champion of the highest virtue. What a driver! Such respect for Fangio & you.
The Mille Meglia! Bravo. Respect, the drivers' driver!
You and Fangio in '55
What a trauma
& Your teamate too
The two steering wheels that almost broke you mounted & displayed with top trophy's!! :-) Brilliant!
Monte Carlo with footpaths & trees on track :0...
The rawness of it all.
Spa was rural farm roads!!
LEGEND. Thanks for being you
The world is a much poorer place without Sir Stirling around. I met him once for ten minutes, he made me feel at ease straight away despite me being dumbstruck in his company. A truly wonderful man.
Can you imagine being driven around Italy, along the Mille Miglia route in a Mercedes 300 SL by Sterling Moss.
It would bring tears to my eyes.
Fabulous, a wonderful tribute to Sir Stirling, a true national hero. As for Sir Patrick Stewart, what a great guy.
Stirling was truly remarkable. In a world where labels are banded about like confetti, here was a man that was a real legend.
Standard comment from traffic police in the sixties: "Who do you think you are; Stirling Moss?"
You wouldn't get today's drivers giving up a championship because it was the right thing to do. Legend doesn't even come close.
My all time racing hero.
That was a wonderful tribute to Sir, Stirling Moss! RIP I once met him but did not realise it! I was looking after all the cars that were at the first race at Silverstone! I was looking down at one car and this person comes up to me and we start talking and I am still looking down! I look up and it was Sir Stirling Moss! I was like a rabbit caught in the headlights! Plus doing an impression of a goldfish too! He was a delightful person to talk to! Once again R.I.P 😥
The final scenes in the Vanwall could not have been scored more perfectly than with Time by Hans Zimmer. Made me cry. Brilliant documentary and makes me proud to have met Sir Stirling a few times.
Oh you brilliant person, I knew I knew that piece of music but couldn't remember what it was called for the life of me. Thanks!!!
...except that the music was too loud, I prefer to hear the sound of the engine.
I have always admired Sir Stirling Moss. His image was on my first slot car set in 1963. I am privileged to visit the Aston Martin DB1 he drove at the Simeone Automotive Museum in Philadelphia, PA, USA. It sits among many iconic machines in motorsports history. A top rated museum thanks to the late Dr. Frederick Simeone.
My Dad took me to see Sir Stirling drive at two Canadian tracks in the 1980’s - Mosport and Shannonville. Amazing to see him in the flesh and drive and see him in the paddocks. Great memories!
RIP Sir Stirling Moss. You lived an incredible life. An incredible driver and human being.You will not be forgotten. And thank you Sir Patrick Stewart for making this wonderful tribute.🙏
@FunkyFlunky. The great mans name is Stirling Moss not Sterling Moss, not too difficult to grasp, is it?
I dint av a proper edukation. I dint av me specs on guvknor.🙀😹🙀
@@eyelidman09 Obviously.
i come back to this every now and again just to see Sir Patrick Stewart's reaction to something you can tell he's truly passionate about.
Two great gentleman that do not let their egos walk before them. Rare these days! Great film to watch.
What an incredible documentary/interview, I've read different stories about Stirling Moss in Car and Driver through the years and my father has always said Moss was one of the greatest of all time and that is truly evident after watching this!
I just loved watching those two gentlemen approaching the gullwing and then the drive on the Mille Miglia course, and the of course I can only imagine the level of nervousness Stewart must have felt driving the Benz with Stirling sitting shotgun, or what Stewart felt climbing into the Vanwall under Sir Moss's eye.
25:00 to 26:10 is every boyhood dream come true. Beautiful moment seeing Sir Patrick Stewart meet his favourite car then having Sir Sterling Moss open up the passenger door for him ready to drive with his hero. That moment where he looks at Sir Sterling driving him at the end is perfect.
RIP Sir Stirling - what a wonderful documentary done with true passion and enthusiasm by Patrick Stuart. A wonderful tribute and an hour well spent!
I feel honored indeed to have known Stirling Moss and to have talked with him on many occasions as well as to have met and even dined with many other motor racing greats such as Innes Ireland, Roy Salvadori, George Abecassis, Eric Thompson, Jack Fairman, as well as many others in my capacity as a buyer and seller of vintage and classic cars throughout the '70s, '80's, and '90s. Gentlemen all but Stirling still stands out in my mind in terms of graciousness, humility, and a kind and gentle demeanor.
I once was waiting for a friend in the lobby of the CBC in London. A very drunk but charming Trevor Howard was being shown out by a snotty young producer who decided he wasn't up for the interview. Trevor sat down and in came Stirling Moss. They had one of the most fascinating conversations I ever heard - largely they talked about social life in their time for about an hour. I sincerely regret that I didn't have a camera to record the event. Stirling Moss is a brilliant guy and truly a mensch.
What a wonderfull man Sir Stirling Moss is
+Damian van der Woning I think there should be a DLC for the official F1 2015 game that follows Stirling Moss's career
A Classic and represents a bygone period in racing history I have enjoyed
clearly they tried to kill him. ferrari tried to kill many drivers. the sport is as fake as camel racing in dubai. especially when dealing with the italians.
Sadly is now was
He drove since the age of 6? Wow! 🇬🇧
RIP Sir Stirling Moss!
What a wonderful interview. A charming gentleman, two in fact.
R.I.P. Sir Stirling Moss. A true legend
those day´s a racing driver drove multiple series the same season, fantastic, Sir Sterling Moss done that, and in my eyes he is a goat, one of the best ever and perfect gentleman. RIP
I love Patrick’s reaction to the 300sl
Reminds me of when I saw my 280z after the paint job was done
I would like to thank you for posting this. This was well dun Good bless Sir Stirling Moss
What a wonderful moment the two gentlemen approaching the Gullwing.
You can tell there is genuine joy and happiness in one, and humble pride in the other face.
And, even not a native English speaker, listening to them alone is a pleasure in times of Twitter et co.
Patrick Stewart is so great in this.
Absolutely stellar documentary. The music, archive footage, heartfelt conversations, and race recreations make this one of the best documentaries I've ever seen. 10/10. Thank you so much for sharing this video with the world. Can't wait to show this to others. Thank you. Long live Sir Stirling Moss!
Brilliant doco.. not gonna lie had a few tears during this one for sure it was so well done Rip Sir Sterling you were magic
Truly great driver great sportsmanship , condolences to family and friends
I had the biggest grin on my face watching Sir Patric enjoy the car at the end!
So long Stirling, absolute legend and will never be forgotten. Rip
The nicest thing for me is that at 26:03, one can easily tell that when Patrick Stewart said at the start of the show that Sir Stirling was one of his all time heroes he really meant it.
RIP Stirling. A true legend and one of the all time great drivers.
@Alaric Pether. If you really believe he was a legend, why not spell his name correctly, it's Stirling, not Sterling
A++. Footage I'd never seen before.
That Mercedes 300SL is also my favourite car. I'm not even a car guy at all, but I love that car.
Well ... technically you are a car-guy since you love A car .
@@yareyaredawa Well technically that makes me Rachel Riley.
Love the fact they used some of Hans Zimmers best tracks through out this documentary, just perfect.
That was marvellous. Not forgetting John Surtees. Another hero.
Rest in Peace Sir Stirling Moss. My grandmother is the same age and was a huge fan!
Two great legends,I think the best pod cast I have ever watched- thank you both.
For decades when I was younger, anyone who drove a bit crazy on the road, would be greeted with; " Who d'you think you are, Sterling Moss?!" Says it all really. Bloody legend, and very brave man. Rip.
Rest in peace Sir Stirling. A true legend of motorsport 🇬🇧🏁
Such a wonderful documentary. Will done Sir Patrick and R.I.P. Sir Stirling.
I can't think of a more fitting tribute to a living legend! Actually, Sir Moss is more than a legend, he is an inspiration the world over!!
90 years. Wow, what a ride! Famous, fun, renowned, great sense of humor, didn't take himself so seriously, and on and on! What a person he was. God will welcome him with open arms to Heaven.
Wonderful. A story full of passion and true love. From both of them.
Was up at Dundrod start and finish yesterday and payed my respects at the location of his first big win the first ot three.
One of the best motor racing doco's period. Thank you both Patrick Stewart and of course Sir Stirling Moss
Thank you so much for providing us with this documentary. I had watched it when it came out, but I think I enjoyed it much more. I was a kid in those days. I remember the accident. I was eleven. He was my hero at the time. Somehow F1 doesn't cut it at all these days. The drivers are little 60kg men who are basically driving slot cars. Its no wonder that historic racing is booming all over the world. You can see them all at Goodwood at their annual members meeting. If you do one last thing in your life, go and watch.
Only just discovered this today, the day Sir Stirling left us. Fantastic and well done.
That was a fantastic presentation. Didn't want it to end.
Back in the day a common refrain between drivers on Britain's public roads if one cut in front of another or otherwise offended or when the cops stopped you for speeding was "Who the bloody hell do you think you are, Stirling Moss?"
Great documentary about one of the greatest drivers who could have, but never won a World Championship.
What a brilliant, genuine, humble program.
Wonderful episode. The Barry Sheene episode was terrible in the hands of Vic Reeves. Well done Patrick you are clearly a genuine motor racing fan and RIP Sir Moss.
With the passing of Sir Sterling today, I needed to watch this again.
A true hero to all motorsports fan.
R.I.P. Sir Sterling.
You're legend will live on.
@Richard Ingram. What a touching tribute, you must have been a real fan, so why not try to spell his name correctly?
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Bless his soul. May his roads be smooth and his cars fast
Thank you very much for this, very touching!
R.I.P. Sir, now you're leading the way to the ultimate race and relaxation venue and loving it...
Amazing to see a legend like Sir Patrick fanboy.
May you rest In peace, good sir. Your character and humor shall be missed.
this man met other legends in his youth and made Enzo think twice about him... no wonder Mercedes-Benz made a tribute car for him.
Yep, the glorious "Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss"
Also there was SLR McLaren 722 in tribute of 1955 Mille Miglia victory
I've been a fan of Patrick Stewart since I first saw him on Star Trek TNG. Apparently I didn't know him very well- having no idea he was racing fan. Anyone else notice the slight resemblance between Patrick and Sterling?
Sir Stirling said there was nothing better at 18 or 19 driving around Europe every weekend meeting crumpet. I'm sure Sir Patrick would agree it was better than meeting Klingons!
This is great. Back in the 80's/early 90's, my uncle had several cars (512 BB, a BBI, a Daytona and a few classic racing cars) Back then I was young and didn't appreciate the older cars.
My uncle didn't have anything historically significant but I was going to events that had significant cars there and, being with my uncle, being a part of the event, I could have had very good access to many classic/significant cars but I just wasn't interested.
I now have a full appreciation of the classic cars and I am kicking myself because I didn't check them out when I had the opportunity.
I am 15 years of age when I am watching this but I love these old racing heros and I don't just envy them I envy the people who he raced with the teams they raced for anyone who was their to see those races.
You Couldn't Have Picked a Better Hero, Picard...Awesome Program!
September 2019: Happy 90th Birthday, Stirling!
This beats the Enterprise any day !! :P
lived a great life,
left us great memories.... RIP
I read Moss's autobiography "A Turn at the Wheel" when I was a teenager, in the sixties, and loved it.
I still have my copy, which I received as a twelth birthday present in 1961. Super book.
I was fortunate to have met Sir Stirling several times at The Lime Rock Park Historic Festival in Connecticut, U.S.A. He had never raced at Lime Rock during his active career, only during Historic Festivals, so him coming to this little track in the states several times is impressive! The last time I saw Stirling was at the Historic Festival 33, in 2015. It was a celebration of the many Mercedes Benz race cars, including the famous #722, winner of the 1955 Mille Miglia with Moss and Jenkinson. I was speechless when I saw that incredibly historic machine, knowing full well what it represented. I had Stirling sign a beautiful reprint of the 1955 Mille Miglia poster, as well as an exquisite CMC Diecast model of #722. I also had John Fitch sign it as winner in the Standard Sports Class. Sadly, John passed away just 2 months later. They were two very different men in some ways, yet very similar in others! Stirling and Lady Susie visited John at his home near Lime Rock Park during this Festival - I believe it was the last time they met. Would have loved to have been a "fly on the wall' for those conversations, more than I could possibly say! RIP, both of you Gentlemen, and many thanks for the memories!
Fantastic!!!! The cars, the great drivers, the teams, the owners, the lifestyles, the stories!!!
The look on Sir Patrick's face at 25:50 when he realises that he is in a Gullwing with Sir Stirling Moss. Pure joy!
Absolutely brilliant documentary
Will never be forgotten, RIP Sir Stirling Moss
He was our childhood hero.. and then we met him India at the Cartier Rally. Terrific film
You couldn't have hoped to have a better man to interview Moss than Patrick Stewart. Having watched Moss speak to his co-driver in the Mille Miglia in very unflattering language, it's clear that Stirling didn't suffer fools.... so it was heartwarming to see him find a kindred spirit in Patrick Stewart. Theres a clear warmth between them.
Two British legends, seems like good ole chaps to hand out with and listen to stories
Well worth watching, what a great documentary.
What a truly great documentary.