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LOT 6

Leston Grand Prix helmet worn for racing by Sir Stirling Moss during the 1950s/60s

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Lot 6

Leston Grand Prix helmet worn for racing by Sir Stirling Moss during the 1950s/60s

Leston Grand Prix helmet worn for racing by Sir Stirling Moss during the 1950s/60s

Les Leston helmet, Grand Prix model, white-painted finish over fibre shell. Interior straps fabric and leather, leather-lined visor, adjustable leather chin strap, earflaps and canvas neck protection.
Highly valued by Sir Stirling Moss, he re-used this helmet recently in historic racing and damaged the visor during an accident in his Healey 3000 in the Pirelli classic Marathon.
Signed by the driver at forehead height and under the visor. Supplied with a letter of authenticity from "Legends in time" dated 2008 and a photo showing Sir Stirling Moss holding it in his hand before signing it.

Footnotes

Casque Leston Grand Prix porté en course par Sir Stirling Moss dans les années 50/60.

Casque de marque Les Leston, modèle Grand Prix, en fibres enduites de couleur blanc. Intérieur sangles tissu et cuir, visière doublée cuir, jugulaire en cuir réglable et oreillettes ainsi que le couvre nuque en toile.
Très apprécié par Sir Stirling Moss, il le réutilisa plus récemment en course historique et abîma la visière lors de son accident en Healey 3000 durant le Pirelli classic Marathon.
Signé par le pilote à hauteur du front et sous la visière. Fourni avec une lettre d'authenticité de "Legends in time" datée de 2008 et une photo où l'on voit Sir Stirling Moss le tenir en main avant de le signer.

Saleroom notices

Please kindly note the ACSS medal, 10° Giro Automobilistico Della Sicilia, dated 2 April 1950 is withdrawn from Monaco Sale 2024. Veuillez noter que la médaille ACSS 10° Giro Automobilistico Della Sicilia, datée 2 Avril 1950 est retirée de la Vente de Monaco 2024.

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