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ince the last edition restrictions have eased and we are finally getting back to normal. It was great to sit in the grandstands at The Silverstone Classic and The Goodwood revival again. Both events were well attended and the standard of racing was superb. The 60th anniversary of the E-Type was celebrated at The Classic, with The E Type challenge and an excellent tribute to Sir Stirling Moss was organized on the Friday at The Revival, this was a procession of all the significant cars he drove throughout his entire career. It included the 1960 TT winning Ferrari 250 GT SWB, 1955 Mille Miglia winning Mercedes 300 SLR, along with all XK120’s, D Types and Aston Martin DBR1, to name a few. It was special to see all these cars in one place and that place being Goodwood. The single race on Friday was the first Stirling Moss memorial trophy, in which former F1 world champion Jensen Button made his historic racing debut in an AC Cobra and came a respectable 7th. The race was won by James Cottingham and Harvey Stanley of DK Engineering, in the Huffaker E Type. This year has seen the launch of the HCVA, of which Moss Automotive is a Founding Partner. HCVA stands for Historic and Classic Vehicle alliance, a not for profit organization to protect the historic car movement. Whether you are in the motor industry, or just an enthusiast, we need your help. The main aim is to promote apprenticeships and protect jobs and the movement that supports them, this preserves everyone’s
freedom to enjoy their cars on the road, track and at events. Please get on board with us https://www.hcva.co.uk/ The GR Yaris finally arrived and was transformed to Moss Automotive green and grey, prior to its maiden road journey. It has certainly lived up to expectations and I have decided to take it to Spa this month, for some track work. Meanwhile The 964 project is progressing well, mechanicals nearly completed by BS Motorsport and bodywork by Sportwagen, whom I visited last week to deliver some decals. Their busy workshop is full of Classic 911 and 356 Porsche and I was lucky to meet the proprietor Bruce, who
inspires much confidence. More on both in the next edition, when the 964 should be complete and both cars will be featuring in some promotional film and photographic material by Petroleum & Co. On November 18th The Historic Motoring Awards, in association with Octane Magazine, are being held at The Rosewood Hotel, London. This year Moss Automotive have been shortlisted as a finalist in The Specialist of the Year category. Until next time, Michael at Moss Automotive.
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