Stirling Moss: Last News

Rolling Stones legends Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have been unveiled in their hometown of Dartford.The sculptures are made out of bronze and were commissioned by the town’s local council, with the aim to capture the same energy and intensity that they bring to each of their performances.Both were designed and made by artist Amy Goodman, who is a fan of the band and has previously depicted famous historic figures such as Florence Nightingale and Sir Stirling Moss in her artwork, as well as created a Gurkha memorial.The final result shows Jagger mid-way through one of his trademark struts up and down the stage, wearing a vest and skin-tight trousers, while Richards is leaning back, playing his ‘Micawber’ Telecaster – which was gifted to him from another rock veteran, Eric Clapton.The statues were unveiled at the town’s One Bell Corner yesterday (August 8). At the event, leader of Dartford borough council, Jeremy Kite said (via The Guardian): “In terms of culture and music, you do not get much more influential than the Rolling Stones.

THE 75th anniversary of the first-ever round of the British Hillclimb Championship was celebrated in style in Scotland this week.

Imagine the scene, you’re driving past the Mediterranean under the cloudless sapphire blue skies of the French Riviera with Cary Grant by your side.Okay, so it might not be possible to recreate that famous Hitchcockian scene entirely, but whoever buys this 1954 Sunbeam Alpine MK1 will have a better chance than most.A version of the classic rally car - famously featured in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller To Catch A Thief - is going up for auction.The car gained iconic status after Grace Kelly sat behind the wheel of a Sunbeam in the 1955 Hollywood classic.And it gained further fame at the hands of drivers Stirling Moss and Sheila Van Damm.But this 1954 model, found in a barn in Staffordshire, is one of only 200 known survivors.As such,

Motor racing great Sir Stirling Moss will be cremated at a private family ceremony.

There was a time when all drivers pulled over for speeding could expect the inevitable quip from the police officer: “Who do we have here then, Stirling Moss?”

If you ever wanted an embodiment of an old school sporting hero, you need have looked no further than Sir Stirling Moss.

Good Morning Britain star Piers Morgan, 55, has shared the news of driver Sir Stirling Moss’ death on Twitter today.

Motor racing great Sir Stirling Moss has died at the age of 90.

Motor-racing legend Sir Stirling Moss has died at the age of 90 following a long illness.