Racing Goggles Worn by Stirling Moss during His Career-Ending Crash, 1962
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Sir Stirling Moss ranked as one of Great Britain's finest racing drivers, having earned 212 wins in 529 starts. He finished in the top three in Formula One standings each year from 1955 to 1961. Moss retired from competitive driving after surviving an accident at Goodwood in 1962. He later served as a color commentator for televised Formula One and NASCAR races.
Sir Stirling Moss ranked as one of Great Britain's finest racing drivers, having earned 212 wins in 529 starts. He finished in the top three in Formula One standings each year from 1955 to 1961. Moss retired from competitive driving after surviving an accident at Goodwood in 1962. He later served as a color commentator for televised Formula One and NASCAR races.
Artifact
Goggles
Date Made
circa 1962
Subject Date
23 April 1962
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.1.1734.27
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of William L. Mitchell.
Material
Rubber (Material)
Plastic
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2 in
Width: 4.25 in
Length: 8.5 in
Inscriptions
top: BUT 603
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