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1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300.
Story by Brandes Elitch, photos by Hal Schuette unless otherwise noted
Hillsborough is a small town just 17 miles south of San Francisco. In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income there was more than $250,000. A previous Bloomberg analysis ranked Hillsborough as the fifth richest town in the US. The Hillsborough Concours is held at the Crystal Springs Golf Club, this year on June 22.
Sir Stirling’s widow, Lady Susie Moss died recently at the age of 69. Photo of Jackie Stewart and Ladie Moss by Jonathan Sharp.
Diane Brandon is a specialist in Bentley and Rolls-Royce motorcars, Diane Brandon consults with prospective and current owners of the two marques, and frequently researches these cars for car-related publications, brokers and auction houses. She has been a member of the Rolls-Royce and Bentley judging team for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance for over 30 years.
Sir Stirling Moss and Lady Susie were truly a delightful couple, and were simply crazy about each other. He had two brief marriages early on, but when he married Susie in 1980, he had obviously found his soul mate. I used to see them at the Pebble Beach Concours every year because Sir Stirling was a honorary judge for years.