SIR STIRLING MOSS SHARES MEMORIES OF HIS LEGENDARY 1955 MILLE MIGLIA WIN AT CARS INTERNATIONAL KENSINGTON

Mille Miglia then and now

Cars International, a leading worldwide supplier of high performance, road and racing cars hosted a special evening on Wednesday 7 th May 2008 at its Kensington showroom. The occasion was the preview of PLB23, a 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing of extraordinary historical importance and impeccable provenance which until its discovery by Cars International had been lost from public view for over 30 years.

Star guest Sir Stirling Moss O.B.E., who was a Mercedes works driver during the 1950’s recalled the car, commenting: “PLB23 featured in my book the Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1955.

I was photographed driving the car during the preparation period for my Mille Miglia victory in1955. I’m delighted to find that PLB23 has survived in such fine form.” Sir Stirling went on to enthral the star-studded audience with tales of his famous Mille Miglia victory. He shared the stage with TV chef James Martin who is to compete in this year’s Mille Miglia driving his 1948 Maserati A6GCS which was sourced and fully prepared by Cars International.

Martin was delighted to receive some guidance and tips from Sir Stirling prior to the beginningof his adventure. “It was extraordinary to meet Sir Stirling on the eve of my departure for Italy to compete in the legendary race,” commented the passionate car enthusiast who also boasts an F1 car in his collection.

PLB23 remains on view at the showrooms of Cars International at Kendrick Place, ReeceMews in South Kensington.