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Stirling Moss' Favourite Race Helmet - Worn by Moss When Winning the 1955 Mille Miglia and the 1961 Monaco Grand Prix
Lot Number: 683
Stirling Moss' Favourite Race Helmet - Worn by Moss When Winning the 1955 Mille Miglia and the 1961 Monaco Grand Prix
Accompanied by a bespoke display case, plaque and a Certificate of Authenticity from our vendor and a signed copy of the book Racedrivers by Benno Muller with a personal note written by Stirling, 'You would be pushed to find a better shot of my helmet than this' with of a photograph of him signing this iconic piece. This is a unique opportunity to own, without doubt, the most successful and most photographed motor racing helmet in the history of motorsport.
- Sold for an undisclosed sum.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 25th August, 2024 at 12.00pm BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN
SUMMARY
Accompanied by a bespoke display case, plaque and a Certificate of Authenticity from our vendor and a signed copy of the book Racedrivers by Benno Muller with a personal note written by Stirling, 'You would be pushed to find a better shot of my helmet than this' with of a photograph of him signing this iconic piece. This is a unique opportunity to own, without doubt, the most successful and most photographed motor racing helmet in the history of motorsport.
DESCRIPTION
Also presented with a large photographic album with multiple images of Sir Stirling throughout his very special career.
When acquiring the helmet in 1993, our vendor, Peter Ratcliffe, asked Stirling if he could remember any races he had won wearing the helmet. Stirling confirmed 'Well this is my Herbert Johnson helmet, my 'favourite' helmet that I wore in the Mille Miglia and also the 1961 Monaco GP'. He also confirmed that he wore it mainly between 1953 and 1961 when he began using a Patey helmet once again. He thought that he had worn it in at least 100 races including many Grand Prix victories.
Stirling had his helmets repainted at the end of every season due to stone chips, oil and general wear. The current paint was applied around 1992 and Stirling ceased to wear it after painting. The side curtains have been renewed several times because of wear and tear over the years, but the leatherwork to the rear and inside the helmet are original and have never been changed. The interior shows signs of heavy use with a wonderful patina from years of racing. There is a sticky label on which Stirling wrote his blood group
Our vendor has owned the helmet since 1993, when he collected it from Stirling’s Mayfair home. Stirling signed the undersigned of the peak with a white marker and a photograph of this is included. It’s accompanied by a bespoke display case, plaque and a vendor-written Certificate of Authenticity.
CONSIGNOR
Nigel Gough
- Automobilia Specialist
- 07879 637616
- nigel@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Nigel.
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