When I was a teenager, Stirling came to a vintage racing festival at Shannonville Motorsport Park in Ontario. He borrowed someone's Cooper T51 F1 car and within a few laps of the tiny track, he had had knocked several seconds off of the owner's best time. That he still had that level of speed in his mid fifties even after he accident is a testament to how fast he was in his heyday.
@@creamwobbly Yeah it was Barry Spleene who was the poster child well through the '70s and '80s, but of course Surtees stopped racing two wheels in 1960. World champion on two and four wheels is no mean feat though, at all.
That is why drivers didn’t wear seat belts it was thought that it was better to get thrown from the car in a crash than to be strapped into the burning wreck !
That final statement couldn’t have been said more perfectly. Sterling Moss has always been an idol for me in racing. And when he unfortunately passed in early 2020, It was hard to accept. I’ve always wanted to meet him.
Senna's crash was more memorable to modern generations at least, purely because it happened in 1994, not 1962. Coverage was a lot better, and the legacy was fresher and to me anyway, more internationally felt. And even though the safety reg's were 30+ years more advanced than that Lotus 18, there was still no guarantee of surviving a crash, because of how hard these machines were going. Still, as far as talent goes, regardless of era, there's but a handful of names you could bundle together that were in that league. The main difference between Moss and Senna, is that Senna was ruthless.
Reminded me of Jeremy's drive of Fangio's Maserati 250F. It was cool to watch him in that at Dunsfold. But Chris, in Moss's Lotus, at Goodwood? That's another level of cool.
Top Gear is getting it's mojo back. This almost feels like one of the serious segments on old Top Gear. The writing, music, and even the camera shots remind me of 2010-2015 Top Gear. That's badass
Whenever I hear about the Monaco GP of that era, I'm always reminded of the bio pieces I've read about the late Jim Clark, where Monaco was his favorite with it being a tight driver's circuit, but he never finished on the top of the podium for that race. Then on the other hand, he was a multi-time winner at Spa for the Belgium Grand Prix, but that was a circuit he disliked for it being one of the fastest on the F1 calendar.
Nice one Chris. Moss was a hero to hundreds of millions of us. Forget all this "greatest driver to never with the World Championship" balogna. By the late 50s Moss had become one of the greatest drivers of all time, standing as an equal with Nuvolari & Fangio. Clark and Senna have since joined this pantheon.
Regardless of your opinion on the modern Top Gear: give Chris his credit, he IS one of the best automotive journalists there is and has been. A talented driver/racer, but more importantly his passion is genuine and apparent. The mixture of those two will always come across as genuine whether it be a simple UA-cam series or a multi million dollar production. Chris Harris is a legend, as is this car.
Well done, Mr. Harris.Having spent my teenage years reading and watching what there was on TV about European auto racing back then, like many others of my generation, we idolized Stirling Moss. I was in high school when he crashed at Goodwood but I remember that it made the sports news over here. Another bit of information regarding Mr. Moss ; I read years ago that he wanted to be the first British driver to win the World Championship in a British car. Sadly, that dream was never realized either.
Well done Chris for respecting a true great, Sir Stirling Moss!! A legend then and a legend now. As for the chance to drive his car, lucky you! How much fun would that be (was that?). A true raw car.
No, that is not a tear in my eye. It is dust, yeah...dust. Always admired Moss. A hugely talented driver, but beyond that a true gentleman. Well done Mr. Harris. Well done, indeed.
AWESOME TRIBUTE ,STIRLING MOSS was a class onto his own!! AND love that CHRIS shows us what that car can still do DRIVE FAST and still perform . l love how you can still see all its mechanical bits in action !! GREAT JOB CHRIS
Thank you Chris.When I saw you in the 18, I thought you were Stirling. That is the highest complement I can give you. I also noticed how asymmetric the car was with the left rear closer to the bodywork and even the roll hoop not central. Who knows,that could have been the winning formula. He was a legend,now you are a legend. Stay happy.
150hp from 1.6l of displacement! That’s just bat shit crazy for back then. Even a modern Honda engine can barely eek out any more than that. It sounds magnificent too!
Chris is the only one able to step into te shoes of Clarkson Hammond and May. I've always loved the way he talked about cars even long before his TG time. This short film was simply amazing. Thank you Mr Harris
I had the pleasure of meeting Sterling Moss, sitting on a pit wall and talked to him by myself for several minutes about cars. WHAT? How did that happen? I don't know, but I'm just so glad it did. Really enjoy what you do Chris Harris!
In 1962 I was 8 years old on a farm in OHIO. My Father and I racing Scalextric cars on our huge home built track in the basement. I was Stirling Moss in a lotus, then Trevor Taylor in a Lola and Jim Clark in a Cooper. Some of the happiest moments of my childhood. My Father has passed now but I'll never forget those moments in time. Thanks Chis for the brilliant tribute.
Could not think of a better driver / presenter / motoring journalist to drive the No 20 Lotus and tell us all about Sir Stirling Moss and his epic victory at Monaco in 1961. Brilliant.
What a movie! What a great honoring of a racing legend. Thank you Chris for this and a very special thank you to the camera / lights / past processing crew who make these kind of cinematographic masterpieces. WOW!
I think it was after the 1960 Monaco Grand Prix, when the car would have had the 2.5 litre Climax engine and Ferrari were running the 2.5 litre front engined V6 Dinos when Phil Hill described driving behind Moss as "Like chasing a greyhound around your living room .... whilst riding a cart-horse!". A nimble car the 18 and a game-changer.
No man can rival the “childhood fantasy cars” this man has driven on camera. Most fortunate ‘car guy’ on the planet... and well deserved as he does convey much of what he feels so brilliantly to the viewer.
Yes, he's definitely the man I want to see in those legendary cars. I'm sure Chris could have done half an hour on the car itself in fact! I would have loved to see more of the mechanicals.
Thanks Chris, what makes it even more remarkable, apart from being the previous years car, it was not a works car. It was run by privateer Rob Walker. Amazing man, glad to say I met him once.
Would love Harry Metcalfe and Johnny Smith to join Chris on here, they don't need try and replicate the original 3. The show needs it's credibility back, Chris is brilliant but the show needs more than him.
If only we got "moments like these" while doing our jobs, we would be working overtime for free... I must admit tho, Chris truly deserves these kind of moments! Makes us smile with a tear in our eyes while describing his experience...
Sir Stirling Moss is clearly the most iconic legend of all time, this car shows that was needed a driver of superb talent to win that Grand Prix. I never heard Enzo Ferrari swallow is pride to no one that is astonishing event. As always BOSS that passion just brings the best content ever. What a tribute 👏
Very fast coffins on wheels back then. Prop shaft between your balls, fuel tanks surrounding you and bugger all in the way of safety. But when you've lived through WW2, you've seen how short life can be. Big respect to them!
Moss's crash and subsequent testing - the results of which were what caused him to retire - are discussed in a book called "The Day I Died" by Mark Kahn. It's an old book but it's a very good read.
The best compliment I can give is that Chris did justice to an absolute legend.
When I was a teenager, Stirling came to a vintage racing festival at Shannonville Motorsport Park in Ontario. He borrowed someone's Cooper T51 F1 car and within a few laps of the tiny track, he had had knocked several seconds off of the owner's best time. That he still had that level of speed in his mid fifties even after he accident is a testament to how fast he was in his heyday.
The only good bit of “new era” top gear is Chris Harris and these short films
Fax
but Chris Harris alone is better than the old trio
@@rdablock u wot m8
@@creamwobbly wtf
@@creamwobbly that’s the stupidest, most naive and ignorant thing I’ve ever read on internet. Congratulation.
“Uhhh, Stirling, why do you race? You’re in a suicidal bath tub with absolutely nothing to prevent your death”
“Cut the sides off it”
Well it's not like the sides were going to save his life anyway.
@@MasterofSpiders True, but I guess it’ll make it even crazier to drive, seeing the road and kerbs right there below you.
😂
Motorcyclists: umm...
If only they had rollcages back then and he might have Been able to race again
Goosebumps, throughout, Chris is the only presenter that can tell these kind of stories like Hammnd May and Clarkson did
Except Chris actually knows how to drive
They where fun to watch, but could never deliver such a beautiful story in a sincere way. This is uniquely Harris and I appreciate him for it
This short reminded me a lot of the bit Clarkson did for Senna.
Wish Chris Harris was part of the trio some how, one being sincere and rest make it funny .
Chris is a great driver but he’s nothing when it comes to jermey james and Richard
Only reason to watch TopGear is to watch Chris Drive amazing cars.
Thats what top gear is? 😂😂
Same same
Yep it’s come to that
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Duh you can see other guys in UA-cam driving the cars why you had to watch this Clarkson-wannnabe?
"Who do you think you are sir, Stirling Moss?." The words from every Policeman when pulled over for speeding in the 60's.
😂😂
I wonder what they would say when they pulled over Stirling Moss, "Yes, you are Stirling Moss."
@Rich Bellino If riding a Motorbike it was always John Surtees, the only person to win a world title on two and four wheels.
@@creamwobbly Yeah it was Barry Spleene who was the poster child well through the '70s and '80s, but of course Surtees stopped racing two wheels in 1960. World champion on two and four wheels is no mean feat though, at all.
@@identiticrisis and poor Surtees survived all that, became a father in his 60s... only to lose that son in a tragic freak racing accident.
Chris Harris is Top Gear it's virtually unwatchable without him carrying the entire show.
They need Johnny Smith. Always imagined him being part of this ship. He’s oblong enough while being heavy in worth.
DC - agree 100%
Because he is the only one who is an absoulte petrolhead not like the others
It's completely unwatchable, I just watch these clips. TG should be cancelled and give Chris a different show. Same for 5th Gear with out Tiff.
Clarkson, slow, and hamster is the real top gear gang
Through his conveyance of true joy, Harris sets himself apart from most other motoring journalists.
That car is just a bomb if you crash it.
What a legend. RIP Sir.
That is why drivers didn’t wear seat belts it was thought that it was better to get thrown from the car in a crash than to be strapped into the burning wreck !
@@AJ-qn6gd True however some were thrown out then hit a tree, fence or other solid object and die anyway.
@@callumcjham4478 yes it was a very dangerous sport, not unusual to lose two drivers in a season !
Chris is the only reason I still watch Top Gear. Brilliant!👊🏻
That final statement couldn’t have been said more perfectly. Sterling Moss has always been an idol for me in racing. And when he unfortunately passed in early 2020, It was hard to accept. I’ve always wanted to meet him.
@@creamwobbly auto correct mistake
I've been lucky enough to witness Sir Stirling race in the Goodwood Revival 3 times.... such a gentlemen.
I feel like the cinematography on the new top gear is way better than the grand tour
I strongly agree, even the old top gear cinematography was great, imo better than grand tour.
@@mart3275 I don't even know how could that be. It is in my understanding that the grand tour brought most if not all of the old crew from top gear
@@johannesgahara No, definitely not all, many people on TG remained the same.
I've been watching the grand tour this entire week before bed and the cinematography is amazing. Especially the specials.
@@johannesgahara I think some of the producers went to gt but the other people stayed
What a film. What a tribute to an amazing man.
It's for articles like this that make me glad Top Gear stuck around.
So extremely happy for Chris and this opportunity. Must have been amazing.
This reminds me an awful lot of the bit Clarkson did for Senna.
Senna's crash was more memorable to modern generations at least, purely because it happened in 1994, not 1962. Coverage was a lot better, and the legacy was fresher and to me anyway, more internationally felt. And even though the safety reg's were 30+ years more advanced than that Lotus 18, there was still no guarantee of surviving a crash, because of how hard these machines were going. Still, as far as talent goes, regardless of era, there's but a handful of names you could bundle together that were in that league. The main difference between Moss and Senna, is that Senna was ruthless.
It also reminds me a lot of Hammond's piece on Jim Clark for the Grand Tour too and thats no bad thing, they're all amazing to watch
Reminded me of Jeremy's drive of Fangio's Maserati 250F. It was cool to watch him in that at Dunsfold. But Chris, in Moss's Lotus, at Goodwood? That's another level of cool.
I'm happy for more tributes to historic icons of motor racing, TBH. There'll be a generation very soon that might otherwise never know about them.
@@SmallBlogV8 Hear, hear
This reminds me of the Jim Clark tribute the grand tour did. And that can only be taken as a compliment.
"Moments Like these", Im so jealous Chris. I'd would love "moments like these" in my job! Bloody brilliant video.
Brilliant commentary on one of histories important cars and an Immortal Sterling Moss.
Chris Harris - the man who carries Top Gear.
Agreed that top gear would be fully dead if not for Harris and his skillset. The driving, the motoring journalist skills and the charisma. Awesome
I once had a moment three years ago in which I shed a tear and said “you just did what your 14 year old self dreamed you would do” it was beautiful.
“On days like these, Chris...on days like these...”
Must have felt as if he was holding Thor's hammer or sth...
@@microulisninjaful truly
Thanks CH! no one else could have done a better tribute to the great Sir Stirling.
An outstanding tribute to an outstanding man. R.I.P. Sir Stirling 🇬🇧🇬🇧
This. Top gear needs to do more of it.
It needs to get rid of the other clowns. Their bickering is childish and unfunny and they are dreadful car journalists.
Top Gear is getting it's mojo back. This almost feels like one of the serious segments on old Top Gear. The writing, music, and even the camera shots remind me of 2010-2015 Top Gear. That's badass
These kind of historic videos are a very important part of Top Gears soul. Keep making ‘em
What a wonderful video, a tribute full of emotion, beautifully shot and edited thank you Chris and the team for this.
Good Lord, the sound of that sensational car. Euphoric.
Whenever I hear about the Monaco GP of that era, I'm always reminded of the bio pieces I've read about the late Jim Clark, where Monaco was his favorite with it being a tight driver's circuit, but he never finished on the top of the podium for that race. Then on the other hand, he was a multi-time winner at Spa for the Belgium Grand Prix, but that was a circuit he disliked for it being one of the fastest on the F1 calendar.
A most wonderfully fitting tribute that I remember being moved about when I watched on TV at the time
Fantastic video ! I love this story, the legend, how Moss is depicted, the way it's filmed, the presenter of course... so, so, so very good !!!
It’s amazing how Chris Harris can get you just as excited as he is.
Two of my favorite cars; 156 and 18. Beautiful cars.
last time i was this early, the Lotus 18 was still racing.
A lovely tribute to both the man and his machine. Thank you.
This is what we call legendary car
Nice one Chris. Moss was a hero to hundreds of millions of us. Forget all this "greatest driver to never with the World Championship" balogna. By the late 50s Moss had become one of the greatest drivers of all time, standing as an equal with Nuvolari & Fangio. Clark and Senna have since joined this pantheon.
"Ello, ello", who do you think you are then?
Regardless of your opinion on the modern Top Gear: give Chris his credit, he IS one of the best automotive journalists there is and has been.
A talented driver/racer, but more importantly his passion is genuine and apparent. The mixture of those two will always come across as genuine whether it be a simple UA-cam series or a multi million dollar production.
Chris Harris is a legend, as is this car.
Terrific video! Moss was incredible- fortunate to have seen him and said “hello” at Laguna Seca once..😌
Well done, Mr. Harris.Having spent my teenage years reading and watching what there was on TV about European auto racing back then, like many others of my generation, we idolized Stirling Moss. I was in high school when he crashed at Goodwood but I remember that it made the sports news over here.
Another bit of information regarding Mr. Moss ; I read years ago that he wanted to be the first British driver to win the World Championship in a British car. Sadly, that dream was never realized either.
Well done Chris for respecting a true great, Sir Stirling Moss!! A legend then and a legend now.
As for the chance to drive his car, lucky you! How much fun would that be (was that?). A true raw car.
A moving tribute, earned by a man. Well done Chris Harris and crew. Well done
Mr. Harris, you have second the coolest life of any of Her Majesty's subjects, behind only that of Bruce Dickinson.
Chapeau, sir.
No, that is not a tear in my eye. It is dust, yeah...dust. Always admired Moss. A hugely talented driver, but beyond that a true gentleman. Well done Mr. Harris. Well done, indeed.
AWESOME TRIBUTE ,STIRLING MOSS was a class onto his own!! AND love that CHRIS shows us what that car can still do DRIVE FAST and still perform . l love how you can still see all its mechanical bits in action !! GREAT JOB CHRIS
Wow, just wow! I love these kind of stories, makes me so proud to be a petrolhead. Keep on rocking Chris!
Thank you Chris.When I saw you in the 18, I thought you were Stirling. That is the highest complement I can give you.
I also noticed how asymmetric the car was with the left rear closer to the bodywork and even the roll hoop not central. Who knows,that could have been the winning formula. He was a legend,now you are a legend. Stay happy.
Absolute legend. Same goes for you CH.
150hp from 1.6l of displacement! That’s just bat shit crazy for back then. Even a modern Honda engine can barely eek out any more than that. It sounds magnificent too!
Stirling & clark , i put them up there in the best of all time , the pair of them had some epic performances.
Chris is the only one able to step into te shoes of Clarkson Hammond and May. I've always loved the way he talked about cars even long before his TG time. This short film was simply amazing. Thank you Mr Harris
Outstanding tribute.
Brilliant piece.
I had the pleasure of meeting Sterling Moss, sitting on a pit wall and talked to him by myself for several minutes about cars. WHAT? How did that happen? I don't know, but I'm just so glad it did. Really enjoy what you do Chris Harris!
This film is Chris Harris at his best. Just brilliant.
In 1962 I was 8 years old on a farm in OHIO. My Father and I racing Scalextric cars on our huge home built track in the basement. I was Stirling Moss in a lotus, then Trevor Taylor in a Lola and Jim Clark in a Cooper. Some of the happiest moments of my childhood. My Father has passed now but I'll never forget those moments in time. Thanks Chis for the brilliant tribute.
I don't think Jimmy ever drove a Cooper! LOL
In my Scalextric days I was Stirling Moss in a Vanwall.
@@DennisMerwood-xk8wp 2 outta 3 ain't bad. Hey I was 8 yrs old. lol
Could not think of a better driver / presenter / motoring journalist to drive the No 20 Lotus and tell us all about Sir Stirling Moss and his epic victory at Monaco in 1961. Brilliant.
Chris is absolutely glowing in this story...beaming from ear to ear telling the story of the greatest drive of the greatest driver...
What a movie! What a great honoring of a racing legend.
Thank you Chris for this and a very special thank you to the camera / lights / past processing crew who make these kind of cinematographic masterpieces. WOW!
Can we just make it the Chris Harris show already?
Congratulations Mr. Harris.
You know you've reached the top of the mountain
when they let you drive this car...
I think it was after the 1960 Monaco Grand Prix, when the car would have had the 2.5 litre Climax engine and Ferrari were running the 2.5 litre front engined V6 Dinos when Phil Hill described driving behind Moss as "Like chasing a greyhound around your living room .... whilst riding a cart-horse!". A nimble car the 18 and a game-changer.
It sounds magical. Big powerful go kart I love it
Beautiful tribute to Stirling
Yes yes yes I was hoping fo a good Chris Harris video over my morning coffee and this can't get any better.
Absolutely beautiful Chris Harris. What a tribute
So blessed to have shook Sir Stirlings hand once.
and im sure you havent washed that hand since right
No man can rival the “childhood fantasy cars” this man has driven on camera. Most fortunate ‘car guy’ on the planet... and well deserved as he does convey much of what he feels so brilliantly to the viewer.
Yes, he's definitely the man I want to see in those legendary cars. I'm sure Chris could have done half an hour on the car itself in fact! I would have loved to see more of the mechanicals.
What a stirring tribute to an amazing driver and true gentleman! Thank you Chris and Topgear.
What an absolute wonderful tribute to Sir Stirling Moss from Chris Harris, it doesn't get any better than that. Thank you Chris. 👍
Really like these videos, stirs the emotions!
What a fabulous tribute to a great guy!
Thanks Chris, what makes it even more remarkable, apart from being the previous years car, it was not a works car. It was run by privateer Rob Walker. Amazing man, glad to say I met him once.
What a nice piece of history to learn about on my Birthday :)
Happy birthday to you
Chris Harris.
Nuf said.
Epic every time.
Chris Harris. I salute you.
Fabulous heartfelt tribute
Would love Harry Metcalfe and Johnny Smith to join Chris on here, they don't need try and replicate the original 3. The show needs it's credibility back, Chris is brilliant but the show needs more than him.
What a wonderful tribute by Chris Harris and the team!!!
If only we got "moments like these" while doing our jobs, we would be working overtime for free...
I must admit tho, Chris truly deserves these kind of moments!
Makes us smile with a tear in our eyes while describing his experience...
Just wow... Great job honoring a true legend
Sir Stirling Moss; What a hero
What is Formula 1 missing these days? Legendary 150 hp winning race cars. Seriously.
Coventry climax fire pump engine, just like the Hillman imp.
I believe they were fitted to fork lift trucks too !
Big fan of racing at Goodwood , hill climb and the circuit....
"I think I'm a bit teary!" Me too.
My grandfather was there and saw Moss's crash at Goodwood...I have stopwatch he was using to follow the lap times.
Sir Stirling Moss is clearly the most iconic legend of all time, this car shows that was needed a driver of superb talent to win that Grand Prix. I never heard Enzo Ferrari swallow is pride to no one that is astonishing event. As always BOSS that passion just brings the best content ever. What a tribute 👏
"Weight reduction bro 🤙🤙"
- Sir Stirling Moss, probably.
Very fast coffins on wheels back then. Prop shaft between your balls, fuel tanks surrounding you and bugger all in the way of safety. But when you've lived through WW2, you've seen how short life can be. Big respect to them!
Wow ... what a story. Thank you so very much, Chris and Top Gear, for telling it.
If Chris isn’t by far the highest paid motor journalist there’s something wrong. He’s a genius in his own right.
It would be lovely to see top gear making more of this legend F1 tributes!
What a guy ......Chris and moss
Moss's crash and subsequent testing - the results of which were what caused him to retire - are discussed in a book called "The Day I Died" by Mark Kahn. It's an old book but it's a very good read.
What a beautiful machine!!