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Forever young and still ready to go

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The car may be from a bygone era but it's driver is as 'sterling' as ever! The great Stirling Moss adopts a phlegmatic pose as he patiently waits to take the mighty Mercedes W-196 up the Goodwood hill. The car won 9 out of 12 races during the 1954 and 1955 F1 seasons in the capable hands (that's an understatement!) of Juan Manuel Fangio and our Stirling.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.