There are races. And then, there is the 1000 Miglia—a symphony of roaring engines, winding roads, and unforgettable human stories written on the tarmac of Italy’s most scenic landscapes. Among the many tales that make up its near-century-long legacy, one stands out as a symbol of courage, innovation, and pure passion for the open road: the story of Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson in the 1955 Mille Miglia.

It was May 1st, 1955. The legendary Stirling Moss, just 25 years old, set off from Brescia in a silver Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, with motor racing journalist Denis Jenkinson as his co-driver. Armed not with GPS or digital screens, but with a meticulously hand-drawn scroll of pace notes—the precursor to modern rally navigation—the duo embarked on a race that would become mythic.

They flew through towns and countryside, from Brescia to Rome and back, averaging speeds close to 160 km/h on public roads—a feat almost unthinkable even today.

Their final time? 10 hours, 7 minutes, and 48 seconds.
An all-time record.
A record never broken in the original 1000 Miglia race.

What made the 1955 Mille Miglia truly unforgettable wasn’t just the speed—it was the spirit. Moss and Jenkinson didn’t just drive; they danced with danger, relied on each other with absolute trust, and redefined what it meant to push man and machine to their limits.

Their car, #722 (so named because it departed at 7:22 AM), became a symbol of excellence and unity—of how technology, trust, and tenacity could write a story that still inspires racers and dreamers alike.

Today, every participant of the 1000 Miglia Experience pays tribute to legends like Moss and Jenkinson. Whether behind the wheel of a pre-war Alfa Romeo or a classic Ferrari, drivers don’t just chase the finish line—they chase history.

Because 1000 Miglia isn’t just about distance.
It’s about legacy. About connection. About being part of something eternal.

As we gear up for the next chapter of this living legend, we carry these stories in our hearts—and in every rev of the engine.