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800-667-7872 Mossmotors.Com BRITISHF-1711 800-667-7872 Open 7 Days A Week valid 11/20 to 12/29/17 MossMotors.com All New Hiday Gift IDEAS! 219-841 219-842 219-834 PUFF EMBROIDERED HATS These top-quality hats feature an embroidered Triumph Wreath logo and color options of Tan and Green or Tan and Black. They provide a deep low fit that allows them to stay on at high speed, and feature an adjustable velcro 231-340 231-341 231-343 231-342 231-344 closure. CLASSIC LOGO SCARVES Tan/Green - Wreath Logo 219-841 $19.99 Tan/BLack - Wreath Logo 219-842 19.99 Adjustable Brave the elements while showing appreciation for your LBC with one these Velcro Closure knit scarves. Made from an 80% cotton blend, their sturdy knit construction Grey/Red - Austin Healey Script 219-834 19.99 offers a feel as soft as a sweater. They are machine washable and made in the USA. Measures 8 1/2" x 80" LIGHTED SIGNS MG Octagon 231-340 $44.99 Triumph Blue Book 231-342 $44.99 These distinctive lighted signs are sure to catch the eye of your fellow LBC Austin Healey Script 231-341 44.99 Triumph Wreath 231-344 44.99 enthusiasts. Their classic look and exceptional quality make them perfect for Triumph Red Book 231-343 44.99 displaying anywhere from the den, office or garage. Their steel box housing is powder coated in a durable black satin finish. Backlit with modern LED's, the sign emits a clean and even light that will reservedly enhance your choice of six classic British designs. Measures: 21 3/4" x 6 3/4" x 3 1/4" with a 48" cord length. Made in the USA. 231-350 231-351 MG Safety Fast 231-350 $199.99 Austin Healey 231-353 $199.99 MG Parts and Service 231-351 199.99 Triumph Motor Company 231-354 199.99 MG Car Company 231-352 199.99 Triumph British Leyland 231-355 199.99 231-352 231-353 231-354 231-355 2 800-667-7872 Open 7 Days A Week valid 11/20 to 12/29/17 BRITISH CLASSICS CLASSICALLY TRIUMPH TR3 SPORTS 214-570 BRITISH - SPITFIRE 214-573 214-569 ROAD RACING AT BROOKLANDS STOTT SMITHERY - MGT 214-572 214-571 ONLY AddVINTAGE a bit of nostalgia to Myour garageETAL or den withSIGNS any one of these classic British metal signs. Made by hand in the USA, 99 these heavy duty signs are manufactured from 24 gauge steel, and printed using dye-sublimation for a durable and very detailed finish. Take your pick from 19 vintage designs. All signs measure 12" x 16" except where noted. 19 TRIUMPH TR4 MOTUL MG SERVICE LOCKHEED MINI COOPER S 214-559 214-565 214-553 214-563 214-554 LUCAS MG SAFETY FAST UNION JACK TRIUMPH TR3 AVON TYRES 214-564 214-556 214-552 214-560 214-566 VISIT THE ENGLISH AUSTIN MG SALES & AUSTIN HEALEY MG CLASS OF IT'S COUNTRYSIDE - MGA GENUINE PARTS SERVICE BJ8 RALLY 1967 OWN - MGB 214-557 214-551 214-555 214-558 214-550 BRASS TIRE GAUGE WEBER KEEP CALM AND BRITISH PETROLEUM RAC (12" X 12") 225-715 CARBURETORS MOTOR ON 214-561 214-567 214-562 214-568 See MossMotors.com or your catalog for complete application details. MossMotors.com 3 E. TRIUMPH TR6: THE COMPLETE STORY Covering the design, development and manufacture of the car as well as its motorsport history, Triumph TR6 is dedicated to the last traditional open-topped TR sports car with a separate chassis. It shows how this last bastion of traditional British sports car motoring went against the grain of troubled automotive times, outstripping its predecessors in sales and popularity. 210-205 $59.99 A. B. C. D. F. TRIUMPH SPITFIRE & GT6 - A GUIDE TO ORIGINALITY The Spitfire was one of Triumph's most successful models, and its high-performance sister car, the GT6, was received with equal acclaim. John Thomason's meticulously researched book charts their development, covering the many changes made to these classics. Thoroughly cross-referenced and easy-to-use this book is invaluable to owners wishing to maintain or restore their cars. E. F. G. H. 210-215 $24.99 G. MG COMPETITION CARS AND DRIVERS A. BIG HEALEYS IN COMPETITION C. FROGEYE SPRITE: THE COMPLETE STORY MG established its winning reputation through For over ten years big Healeys were a force to be Frogeye Sprite - The Complete Story covers the full story competition. This epic story by Knudsen, documents reckoned with on the track - at Sebring, Le Mans, in the of the design, development and manufacture of the Mark 1 every competition car in extreme and careful detail, Mille Miglia and in club competition - and, particularly, Austin Healey Sprite, including the considerable success of starting with Old Number One and finishing with MG on the rally stage. This book looks at the competition the car in racing and rallying. The title covers topics such as record cars. Includes time-period photographs, many history of these remarkable sports cars, and sheds new racing success and drivers, model variations, new builds and never published before. light on the glories of the Big Healeys. restoration, owners experiences as well as information and support for new owners. 210-240 $34.99 210-230 $34.99 210-235 $54.99 H. MG RECORD BREAKERS FROM B. MR BIG HEALEY: THE OFFICIAL ABINGDON PHOTO ARCHIVE BIOGRAPHY OF JOHN CHATHAM D. TRIUMPH SPITFIRE AND GT6: THE COMPLETE STORY M.G. established its reputation as a world-class sports This is the authorized biography of one of the best- car manufacturer by winning races and breaking class liked bad boys in British motorsport, John Chatham The complete story of the Triumph Spitfire and GT6 speed records. This is the first book to provide in-depth – driver, racer, repairer, rebuilder, tuner, trader and from 1962 onwards, gives full production histories and coverage on these record-breaking cars. Including lover of Austin-Healeys. With 150 photographs this comprehensive specification details. An ideal resource International Class Record Summary charts for the EX is an important and entertaining account of one of for anybody with an interest in these two classic cars. 120, EX 127, EX135, EX 179, and EX181 as well as motorsport’s biggest characters. Superbly illustrated with 291 color photographs. driver summaries. 210-225 $49.99 210-220 $44.99 210-245 $29.99 211-386 211-355 212-340 212-780 021-376 212-436 ORIGINAL SERIES RESTORATION GUIDES BENTLEY SHOP MANUALS FACTORY MANUAL REPRINTS MGA 211-386 $49.99 100-6 & 3000 212-820 $79.99 100-4 021-379 $67.99 Sprite/Midget 211-406 49.99 Sprite/Midget 948-1098 212-330 79.99 100-6 & 3000 021-376 72.99 MGB, MGC, MGB V8 211-355 49.99 Sprite/Midget 1275 212-340 79.99 Bugeye Sprite 212-465 59.89 MGT Series 211-390 44.99 MGB 1962-74 212-320 79.99 Sprite MkII on/Midget to 74 212-475 64.89 TR2-6 213-775 54.99 MGB 1975-80 215-325 74.99 Midget 1500 212-415 69.99 Mini Cooper 210-105 49.99 Triumph TR2-TR3 212-711 79.99 MG TD-TF 210-400 64.99 Triumph TR4-4A 212-753 84.99 MGA 1500-1600 210-415 59.89 Triumph TR250/6 212-780 94.99 MGA Twin Cam 210-420 56.99 Spitfire 1968-74 212-511 79.99 TR2-3B 212-700 74.99 Spitfire 1975-80 212-435 79.99 TR4-4A 212-710 74.89 TR7 071-945 79.99 Spitfire 1975-80 212-436 54.89 UNION JACK Spitfire 1971-74 212-511 79.99 LEATHER KEY FOB 229-885 valid 11/20 to 12/29/17 BEER GLASSES - SET OF 4 2018 CLASSIC BRITISH CARS CALENDAR Triumph Logo 230-952 $29.99 Classic British Cars Calendar 215-006 $14.99 THERMAL MUGS MG Logo 230-951 29.99 Desk Mug Austin-Healey Logo 230-953 29.99 Triumph Logo 230-887 $23.69 MG Logo 230-857 23.69 Austin-Healey Logo 230-927 23.69 Union Jack 230-947 23.69 Travel Mug Triumph Logo 230-886 $23.69 MG Logo 230-856 23.69 Austin-Healey Logo 230-926 23.69 Union Jack 230-946 23.69 FLEXIT LIGHT WINE GLASSES - SET OF 4 FLEXiT Light 386-460 $39.99 408-186 408-547 Triumph Logo 230-979 $29.99 MG Logo 230-969 29.99 Austin-Healey Logo 230-989 29.99 LIGHT MINE PROFESSIONAL 408-457 408-587 Light Mine Pro 386-455 $27.99 CASTROL OIL CAN ½ Pint 216-545 $14.79 1 Pint 216-555 22.99 2 Pint 216-565 29.99 408-527 408-507 GRILLE BADGES Abingdon-On-Thames 408-186 $34.99 215-965 England 408-507 23.99 U.S.A. 408-527 23.99 PARKING ONLY SIGNS RAC 408-547 23.99 MG OCTAGON Austin Healey Crest 215-965 $26.99 U.S.A. Coat of Arms 408-529 23.99 DECORATIVE MAGNET Austin Healey Wings 215-780 26.99 MG 408-487 23.99 $ Austin Healey Sprite 215-970 26.99 Great Britain 408-506 23.99 99 MG Octagon 215-760 26.99 Austin Healey 408-457 23.99 8201-037 Triumph Book 215-775 26.99 Triumph 408-587 23.99 Triumph Wreath 215-770 26.99 See MossMotors.com or your catalog for complete application details. MossMotors.com 5 CLASSIC LOGO KNIT BLANKETS Keep the chill away while relaxing at home, or after a brisk night drive, with one of these heavy knit blankets.
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