Annual Photo ContestTime Hs many qf you may remember, we received so manygreat photos dur ing last year's contest that we needed two Thethirdweekend inAugustis a popularlime forMossemployees to take a long weekend. Thisyear was no differentand manyof our issues to displayjust someof thewinners. staffmembers vanishedfrom work as earlyas Thursday, to showupin Laguna Seca forIhe 1990Monterey Historic Races!This year's Hopefully, we'll receive even more great celebrated marque wasIheAllard anddozensofbeautifulexampleswerepresent. Fortheracerandnonraccralike, Ihisannualpilgrimage examples of British car photography this to viewsome ofihe rarestandmostincredibleracecarsintheworldis thehighpointof thesummer. PhotographerPatHindmarsh captured time around! Whether you are shooting thissuperb 1952JaguarXK120approachingTurn 3. ownedjointly byJames Rea and FredLakeof Urea.California. for artistic special effects, highly detailed close-ups or |ust capturing the fun. you'll want to get in on the contest. Here's your chance to make some of that photography really payoff. The Moss Looking Back On 1990 Motoring Photo Contest is open to ama teurphotographerswho may submit up to three entries each. Contest winners will Moss Motors Reviews A Busy Year receive generous gift certificates, and ev eryone who enters will receive a $5.00 gift D 990 hasbeena busyand productiveyearfor Moss Motors. by quantity buying power and over forty years of experience In certificate (one per entrant). We've added more inventory than ever to our stock, the British spares market both here and In Europe. Remember, the subject is British cars giving you and us a better chance to complete our restoration Our much anticipated new phone system, while causinga few and activities related to them. This in projectsas well as keepourold Britishsportscarson the road for problems in its early stages, has allowed us to improve our cludesvintage races, rallies, shows, social everydaydriving! Actually, with the rise ingasoline prices lately, efficiencyIn manyways. Sales manager Mike Chaput pointed out gatherings, restoration photos. Concours we've noticed more "Sunday driver" sports cars on the road someof tlie benefits availabletohis department. "One of thebest events and the vast array of activities en during theweek, taking advantage of the super mileage they get. features we've found with the new phone system is theability to joyed by all British car enthusiasts. Moss Motors has grown and changed this last year, and those chart sales staff activity. We can pinpoint the number of calls There's plentyof time to get thosespe changes have given us an great increase in resourcesavailableto received in any given time period a*d the time taken to answer cialsshots,sincethecontestclosesMarch you, the enthusiast. Moss Motors now brings together in one the call. This way I can plan on Increased staffing at the busiest 1. 1991. Please send all entries to: dynamic force, the combined expertise, knowledge and Inven period of the day and week! As a matter of Interest, the average Moss Motors Photo Contest tory of the following divisions: Moss Motors Goleta. California call is answered within 90 seconds, and if you are holding for a 400 Rutherford Street and Victory Gardens, NewJersey. Moss Europe, conslstingofCox sales person for three minutes, you will be connected to a live Goleta, CA 93117 &Buckles Spares in the Midlands and Surrey, MGand Triumph operatorwho will makesureyourcall Is returned withinthe hour! 1. All entries must be received no later Special Tuning, Sprite & Midget B, C, V8 Centres in Surrey and Of course, you always have the option to dial in the extension of than March 1, 1991. Pleasesee paragraph Bristol, Naylor Brothers MG Parts. Barry Stafford MG Parts and your favorite sales person!" 5 for information that must accompany Moss Darlington. The combined efforts of our US and UK divi As you know if you've ordered from us for anyamount of time, each entry. sions have produced a great deal of additional expertise in our we are always attempting to manufactureobsolete parts In view 2. Each entry must be the original un Research & Development capabilities, an increase In obsolete of therapid departureof available factory stocks. Our UKand US published work of the entrant. parts retooling projects, and the ability to maintain a depth of development teams arc constantly monitoring availability of 3. Photos will be judged on the basis of inventory encompassing even the most obscure and slow-mov parts and searching out new part sources. Our interest in the content, skill and appropriateness. ing of parts. Our worldwide support base assures you of top reproduction of obsolete parts is high and our now larger re quality original parts or reproductions produced under the sources have allowed us to focus on finding manufacturers who Photo, continued on page 4H auspices of British Motor Heritage, competilive pricing assisted are prepared to develop and produce tooling at much lower costs.and to a superior standard of production. The range of components tooled by our group Is enormous; we have devel oped thousands of products that have becomeobsolete from the factory under its various names. Your support, and that of other enthusiasts, allows us to reinvest money into the retooling of obsolete parts. In.many ways, keeping us in business helps to keep your car on the road. Unfortunately, we're in a shrinking market. Some cars are still being destroyed while even more are simply being stored away as somefutureproject.The most alarmingaspectis that thousands of British sports cars are beingexported to the far corners of the world. A visit to the shipping docks In Long Beach or San Francisco confirms themajor exodus of British sports cars. With an ever-shrinking number of cars, it becomes ever more'difflcult to justify the development expense to produce obscure Items. We know of one overseas entrepreneur who has personally exported over 500 sports cars so far this year! In most businesses. 80% of the sales are made on 20% of the inventory. Moss Motors is no exception! While we make every effort to be as competitive as we possibly can. we'll always have competitors with lower overheads that will offer cut rate prices on certain fast-moving parts as a Way to gain immediate market share. However, these businesses may not be interested In investing significant money in tooling to produce items that could be slow-moving(but absolutelyessential to the ownerwho needsone)!Rover PLC is discontinuingsparepartsat an alarming rate. We need your support so that we can continue to invest in morecritically required, yet slow-moving andseeminglyobscure parts. What are TC owners going to do without a rear axlecrown wheel and pinion, or the XK120Fixed Head Coupeowner going to dowithout a front and rear windshield seal?We respect and have Seasons Greetings! good working relationships with those of our competitors who 1990. continued on page 4.

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r Mom Motoring U published by Mow Motors, Ltd. RebuildingTR3 Front BrakeCalipers Editor. Laura FJthcrington Although we make every effort to Tom Hughes Pasco, WA insure the correctness of technical articles. Moss Motors, Ltd. assumes Sow do you know when it's time to can be used to free them (Do be careful my caliper intotheovenon"warm",which no liability for the accuracy, safety, or rebuild your front calipers? where you aim-this has the potentialto be a is approximately200 " F. Warm thecaliper (Whilethisarticleappliesspecificallyto deadly projectile-Ed.). until It's hot. but not too hot to handle legality of these contributions. All the early "solid-bodied" calipers, dealing Second rule: 125 PSIof compressed air (about 2 hours should do it). Lubricatethe technical material should be weighed with the later "split-bodied"calipersfollows on thebackof thatpiston Is onehell of a lot o-ring with brake fluid and install It in its against commonlyaccepted practice. the sameprinciples. Split-bodiedcalipers (2 of pressure. Keep a soft wood block, not groove. Set the dust cap Into the caliper Any opinions expressed in this halves boltedtogether)shouldnot be sepa- your fingers, between the pistons to pre groove, get the piston from the freezer, newsletter are those of the authors rated-Ed.) vent damage when the piston pops free. lubricate it with brake fluid and slip the and do not necessarily reflect the I found out it was time to rebuild mine Thedustcapcan now be removed from its dustcap throughintothecalipercylinder. when I was backing opinions or policies of Moss Motors. It should slide In until It hits outof thegarageone MossMotoringis © 1990 Moss Motors, the sealing o-ring. Twist and day. I pushed on my press thepistonuntil it slides Ltd. All rights reserved. Moss Motor brakepedal,andnot Inthe drawing, the vndplug, past the o-ring. install thedust ing Offices: 400 Rutherford St., Goleta, only did my car not plug retainer and gasketare cap In thepistongroove, then CA 93117 (805) 967-6401 stop,the pedalwent shown separately, but in quickly do the other side be all the way to the manufacture they are tight forethccalipercoolsoff. Push ened into the caliper by a floor. A quick look the pistons all the way in so Contributions Invited special process and no at in the fluid reservoir tempt should be made lo the linings will go in afteryou Contributions are greatly appreci showed I had a disturb them get the caliper back on the ated and every effort will be made to problem. A quick car. use appropriate material. Items for lookonthefioortold Reinstall the caliper the me where my prob consideration should bemailed toour same way it came off. Install lem was. All my newsletter production office (right the linings, then do the other brake fluid ran out side. Bleed the brake lines. down the road from Moss Motors): the left caliper onto Make sure you check the Mosa Motoring, 400 Rutherford the floor. flexible brake hoses. They Street, Goleta, CA 93117. Okay, time to re aren't very expensive, and it Double-spaced, typed information build the front cali maysaveyou somegrieflater is preferred. We regret that we cannot pers. First, jack up on if you replace them now. return any material. We also reserve the car and remove As you bleed the brakes, It'sa the tire. Nowyousee good Idea to replace the old the right to accept or reject any mate the caliper in all its rial on whatever grounds we decide; fluid with DOT5siliconebrake leaky glory. fluid. This will prevent corro we reserve the right to edit or change The first rule of sion problems in the future. any material to suit the needs of our brake calipers is: If It works and doesn't grooves in thepistonand thecalipers. Use (Tom willreceivea gift certificate for his publication, without prior notifica leak, leave It alone. You'll be a much hap a blunt tool like a screwdriver to pry out contribution.) tion tothe contributor. "Letters tothe pier person. But, if it does leak, here's a thesealing o-ring left in the caliper. Inside Editor'' will be accepted for publica remedy: First, remove the two 1/4" bolts thecaliper you will find a 30 yearaccumu and retainers that hold in the linings. With tion provided they are accompanied lation of grime and corrosion. This needs a screwdriver or other prybar, pry the to come out. There are many products by a name, address and phone num MGTC linings away from the rotor (It's important that will remove90%of this junk. Theywill Rear License Plate & ber. to be verycarefuland not damage the brake be labeled "Brake Parts Cleaner" or some Contributors whose material is se rotor-Ed.). thing close. Very fine brass wool will re Lamp Mounting Panel lected for publication in Moss Motor Next, remove the linings by twisting move the rest of the hard corrosion. Make ing will receive Moss Motors Gift Cer them up and out of the caliper. Now. take sure all traces of everything but clean tificates in the following amounts: out the two 1/2"bolts that hold the caliper metal are removed before reassembling. onto the spindle. Use a 5/8" wrench to You will find corrosion pits In the piston $75.00 GUT CERTIFICATES remove the flexible brake line from the and the cylinder. These shouldn't cause Technical Articles, Marque Reviews, caliper.Take the caliperto the workbench problems unless they are pitted across Histories (cars, race teams, etc.) and and remove the bridge pipe or balance the sealing surface of the piston. If they Personality Profiles tube from the caliper. A word of caution are, the piston will need to be replaced. $40.00 GIFT CERTIFICATES here-around the piston and in the caliper Now it's time to reassemble. No prob Book Reviews, Club Article Reprints aregroovesthat hold thedust capin place. lem, right? Wrong! 1 ran into problems (humorous or general interest) Thesegroovesare very fragile,don'tbreak when Itried to get thepiston back Into the This is the blank rear MG TC license or bend them. Take out the pistons. Ifthey caliper cylinder. Even without the sealing plate and rear lamp mounting panel $20.00 GIFT CERTIFICATES arestuck,tapthemwith a soft wood block, o-rlng. the piston wouldn't fit Into the cyl fitted as standard equipmentto all bet Technical Hints. Tips. Cartoons, Hu making sure not to hit directly on the inder. This is how I did it. I put the two the 49 EXU TCs.Itaccepts either one or morous Anecdotes, Puzzles and Pho grooves.Even soft wood willdamage them. pistonsintomydeep-freezentheoncabovc two "D"lamps. tos (not including photo contest con If the pistons won't come out by hand, the 'fridge isn't cold enough. Leave them tributions) compressed airforced Into the fluid holes there overnight. The next morning I put

Prices New MGB Factory Body Shells Sale prices are valid from November 12 thru December 30, 1990.

Highlight prices are valid thru February 16, 1991.

Asa British MotorHeritagedistributor in Original Assembly Jigs- After the U.S., we ere pleased to be a supplierof nearly10years,theoriginol panelassembly brandnewMGB bodyshells built tooriginal jigswerelocated!Thesehave been restored factory 1968-'74 specifications inEngland. to their former glory and ore once again on bothcoastsallows us to saveon freight Identicol to the body used in Abingdon producingMGB body shells. charges by shipping from the warehouse during this period, the Heritage shell places Original Technical Data and Speci nearestyou.Forexample,shippingthebody the restoration of an MGB to its former fications for all parts and assemblies pro shellfromour NewJersey location toSeattle, beauty,within everyenthusiast'sgrasp.Each duced have been used lo check detail, pro WAcosts over $400.00. while we con ship bodyshellissuppliedcomplete withfenders, cess and quality. from our California location for just over doors, hood and trunk lid. Don't waste time Even the Original MGB Staff- The $230.00! liat all possible,we suggestthat and money welding and repairing a rust- smallteam responsible for the production of youmakearrangementsto pickup thebody ridden andbatteredMGB when, with just a theseshells sharea total ofnearly200 years shellat our facility. basic tool kit, you can do thework inyour invehicle bodyconstruction, including service own garage! MGB Body Shell on the MGBwhile it was in production! 459-540 $3995.00 You'll receive your body shell electro- Note: Although we normally pay the phoreticalry primedand sealed. freight on all orders over $600.00 shipped MGB Body Shell with $1000.00 Original Press Dies are usedthrough inthecontinental U.S.A., thebodyshells are Gift Certificate out to insure that the correct panels are on exception. Their tremendous size and 459-548 $4495.00* produced. Over 750 press tools were lo weight (930 lbs) make this necessary. The cated and prepared tor production after cost of the freight ranges from between (Crating Charge $220.00) many years of retirement! $240.00 to $450.00. Having warehouses •No dher discount may bo uied wilh itiii special offer.

MOSS MOTORING, PAGE 2 iU«M^3J563Eiei UnderThe Bonnet kt.fi elcome to UnderThe Bonnet, our quarterly technical column dealing with the BmM basic maintenance andrepair ofyour British car. We'll becovering topics here that have been the cause of recurrent problems and questions by customers as well as LETTERS our own staff members.While much of this information may be rudimentary to old-time mechanics, we'll be exploring various short-cuts as well as talking about tricks-of-thc- trade not mentioned in manuals. Ifyou'd like us to cover a particular topic, please write Honeymooning at Moss anyone Interested in NAMGAR Informa to: Under The Bonnet. 400 Rutherford St.. Goleta. CA 93117. tion and requests (or applications: &8t Bill Galllhugh Directional Tire Rotation... carried two used spare tires (couldn't af 2455 Glenhlll Drive Nonsense or Not? ford new ones in those days) in his Rat — Indianapolis. IN 46240 one which had been run on the left side of (317)580-9150 For quite some time. I've wanted to the car. and one on the right. He wasn't write your publication to express my ap going to risk having a tire fryapart because Dues arecurrently$21.00 annuallyfor both preciation and enjoyment of Moss Motor U.S. and overseas. he broke the rules! ing. You may also be pleased to know that Thus, my initial reaction to Mr. Kraft's your publication, as well as a good supply letterwas disbelief, followed by curiosity. Luggage Nut Happy Ending of spare parts from Moss, has helped keep Do $500 truck and bus tires live by differ my 1968 MGBroadster In daily service for My purpose for writing Is to thank you ent rules than our relatively tiny and inex years. Like most people, 1 suppose com for the help given me recently by one of pensive sports car tire? Have two genera your people known to me only as l.arry. I plaints take priority over praise: I guess tions of drivers spent their automotive I'm no different, for the catalyst that had managed to lose both knurled knobs lives believing in tire fables? that hold the luggage rack together on my sparked my letter today was an article by We got home safely and without Coker Tire Co.. Firestone. The Kelly- 1950 MG TD. I called to see if someone John Twist of University Motors, in the problems...even mechanical ones! Thank Springfield Tire Co.. and Pirelli Armstrong could tell me whether 1could buy replace Spring 1990 Moss Motoring. youforall your hospitalityand well wishes. Tire Corp. responded to my plea for au- ments from the manufacturer, thinking Inhis articleon preparingone's English The coffee, oil cap and Relead were not thoritativecommentarywith a unanimous that you wouldn't have them separately, car for use after a winter's storage. Mr. necessary, but were greatly appreciated. "It's OK to cross-rotate radial tires, with since 1doubt many folks happen to lose Twist, whose reputation certainly pre Thanksto Bob Coteand the rest of thestaff the exception of Temporary Use Only' them. Larry listened to my problem and cedes him, made several insightful com - you really made a difference! spares,andtireswith uni-directionaltread asked If he could call me back after taking ments. However, when he mentions tire patterns". Firestone added the recom Monica and Peter Sager rotation, I have to take exception. In my a look in your warehouse. He called just as mendationthatthe vehicle manufacturer's Victoria. BC. Canada business (Bus and Coach), we have had he said he would, said he had them and instructionsbe followed, eventhough their (Monica and Peterstoppedin at theMoss lengtHy discussionswith all the majortire would send them to me. I offered a credit tires can be cross-rotated. Our thanks to Molors Goleta Showroom on return from card number to pay for them, but he said manufacturers about the Importance of their honeymoon trip to San Diego. They'd these companies for all the inform; n no. he was just going to send them to me. maintainingproperdirectional rotation of always wanted to sec Moss, so they made a they sent, and special thanks to Mr. Jim 1can't tell you how pleased 1am with the a radial t ire onceit has been put in service. pilstop inSanta Barbara! Whata great trip- HildebrandofCokerTireCo.whoaddcd:"! knobs he sent me, now tightly assembled 1 presume this was Mr. Twist's concern 1200'- miles in their 1972 MGB roadster in understand that the original theory (com to the luggage rack on my car. whenhementionedthat radial tiresshould perfect summer weather...-Ed) monto thelate '60s) was that, particularly Having owned my old TD since 1971 be rotated from front to rear and not side on thedrive tires, the torque would cause to side (which hecorrectlystates is OK for and having completely rebuilt it top to the radial side wall cords to slant, and If NAMGAR Interest? bias tires.). bottom, I'vedone businesswith Mossover rolling direction was changed that a bal- The determination of our discussions The North American MGA Register has the 19yearsandhaveconsistentlyreceived anceproblem mightexist.Furtherresearch been receiving many new member refer quality service and parts. As I now get with representativesof Michelin, Firestone, and testing disproved this theory. The Goodyear, Pirelli and others has been a rals from the staff at Moss Motors, and we ready to refurbish It again, I'll be back for basis being that a slanting of the side wall greatly appreciate it! To assist you In fu more from Moss. Thank you very much! unanimous acceptance of the idea that it cords did not actually take place." makes no difference which direction a ra ture referrals, Iam providing my nameand Charles Tittle dial tire rotates at any time during the life Approved Rotation Patterns address that Iwould ask you to share with New Bern, NC of the tire. When our coaches are traveling (extracted from information supplied by the country, we often encounter service Pirelli Armstrong) technicians who, like Mr. Twist, errone The purpose of regularly rotating tires ouslybelievethatdirectionalrotation must is to achieve more uniform wear for all Club & Event Support be maintained. It's simply nonsense. We KcwAFoorWbcd F«or1 bed Drive 0 s theseason drawsto a close, we felt faxed notice of the meet/event details regularly reverse tire rotational direction Drive Vehicle* V *ldca on vehicles with radial tires costing in ram • "1 it would be timely to remind club Including the following: excessof$500each with no ill effects over event organizers of the guidelines that Title of event. Date, Place meet is to I must be followed when applying for Moss hundreds of thousands of miles. "I be held, Estimated attendance and Although I know I sound mercilessly Motors' support and assistance at your Organizers/Event. criticalof Mr. Twist's views onradial tires. t i \x event. Chairperson s name and address and I simply hope to eradicate the myth of In the 1990 season, we have beenproud telephone number. Please note: UPSwill radial tire directional requirements once I •I 1 and able to assist nearly 200 British car not deliver to a P.O. Box; we must have & AU Vehicle* All Vehicle* and for all. Otherwise, I learned several events across the country (including Ha street address where we can despatch root ****| if— ront _^_ interesting pointers from this article, in waii!). We have received many letters of donations to. cluding cleaning the fuse box! I never 1 appreciation for our club support pro We regret that we cannot act on tele thought of that one.Believe it or not, Moss gram, and are pleased to announce that phoned Information, other than in a pre has even helped me in themaintenanceof X H the Moss club support effort will be con liminary contact, followed by hard copy ourfirm's 1960LeylandPD-3DoubleDecker tinued for the 1991 event season. details of the meet In the form of a letter, Bus by supplyingWhit worthwrenchesand • II I For the benefit of all concerned with flyer or program. sockets! organizinganevent ormeet,andwho wish The same criteria alsoapplies to those tires on a vehicle. Before rotating tires, to apply for assistancefrom Moss Motors. Michael A Kraft individualowner'smanualsshouldalways requesting Moss Motors advertising sup Ltd. in the form of donations, door prizes, port for meet programs, etc. This allows Tulsa. OK be consulted for rotation recommenda our famous "Do Not Touch Cards", and our very busy Art & Advertising depart tions for specific vehicles. If no rotation Tire Myth Exploded! discount vouchers for 10% off. please take ment to generate suitable artwork to be period is specified, tiresshouldberotated Like John Twist, Igrewup with a strong the following steps: sent out from our ad agency. •• every 6000 to 8000 miles or at any sign of 1. We requireat least6 weeks written or and unwavering belief In the command uneven wear. The first rotation is most ment: Thou shalt not cross-rotate radial important. tires, nor cause reversal of their direc If the tires show uneven wear, ask the British Sports Car Coffee Mugs tional rotation". A friend of mine even serviceperson to check for and correct any misalignment, imbalance, or MGB "Big Bore" Stainless othermechanicalproblem before Exhaust System rotation. Car & Light Truck Tire Rotation Patterns Do notinclude"temporaryuse only" spare tire in any of these rotation patterns. If the vehicle W ownerhasa regular tireas a spare and wishestoinclude It in thetire Direct from England, rotation process,theproper pro a wide selection of cedure is as follows: mugs with marque il Use onofthefour tire rotation lustrations and logos) Anotheraddition lo our special tuningrongel For patterns, but insert the spare in Dishwashersafemugs thoseofyouwhorequireo stainlessexhaustdue to the right rear position, and place are white with black localweather conditions, but still want the perfor the tire which would have gone artwork. manceofa free-Row exhaust, this should provea to the right rear position in the necessityl Theselarge pipediametersystems elimi trunk as the new spare. MGB Roadster 230-855 $5.70 natetheforward silencer butincorporate a larger When tires are rotated, infla MGBGT 230560 $5.70 capacity freeflow vith a polished tion pressures must be adjusted MG Midget 1500 230565 $5.70 stainless steel tip. In accordance with the vehicle Austin-Healey Sprite 230-870 $5.40 manufacturer's recommenda TR3A 230-885 $5.25 1963-'74 System 444-165 $224.50 tions. 230-880 $5.70 1975-80 System 444-155 $224.50 TR4 (Thanks to Research's Eric TR6 230-875 $5.70 Not legal (or solo California on pollution Wilhelm for his research on direc $4.95 controlledvehicles.Other statesmay have TR7 230-895 tarregu- tional tire rotation.) lotions; please check local laws. Spitfire 230-905 $5.25

MOSS MOTORING, PAGE 3 M^^mSB^M Licensedto Drive Restoring the Dream Vanity Plates ForTrue British Sports Car Enthusiasts Kevin Bolon Kl stonished andamused bytheamount ofgreat, funny andoriginal license plate Rochester Hills, Ml **J contest entries we've received, we've decided to make it a regular feature. All fc^W hoeversaid you can't restore publishedcontributorswillreceivea giftcertificateforS10.00. Ifyourphoto IsnotInthis *^* a British Sports Car? 1am issue, don't give up hope. We'llbe running this contest In many newsletters to come! sure there isn't a reader out there who hasn't looked longingly at his or her dream carsittingneglectedat a nearby junkyard. To the average passerby, it looks like just another wreck, but to a British sports car lover, a Jaguar in theworst possible condition still has a sense of charm. Unfortunately, many of thesepeople continue on their way. without even considering the possibility of re storing this car. Luckily for me, I didn't even have to go as far as this to get my dream car. The perfect car for restoration was sitting right in my garage,a 1962 Austln-Healey Sprite MKII. It Is my father's car and he bought It when it was and replacing engine parts (pistons and four years old, back In 1966. Ever since I crank Included). I have now thoroughly was a little kid. I would sit In the driver's succeeded In making a big mess and there seat, trying to turn that frozen steering are few corners of our garageor basement wheel and dreaming of what it would be without a con rod or air filter (I just hope like to drive this car. My father would tell I can find them all when I go to put it all me stories of leaky roofs, rumbling ex back together). Luckily, my parents are hausts, and road rallys. Time passed and very supportive: my dad lends a hand the car sat neglected, wheel cylinders wheneverneeded and my mom allotsfunds freezing up and terminals corroding, until for "necessary parts". I found that the key one day last year, not too long after my to gettinga job done correctly is compar 15th birthday. I looked at this car, and ing Information, going to machine shops, seeing past all the rust and dirt with eager reading hooks, and most importantly, be optimism, planned where I would start. 1 ing patient. If you are breaking wrenches had to do most of thework myself: my dad had much interest but little time for the car. I, on the other hand, was on summer Now that driving season is here and vacation, and had all the time In the world Ifinally have my license, Ilook longingly lor It. Istarted by gatheringall theinforma tion Icould (youcan neverhavetoomuch) alkicky British sports cor owners and I and got to work. By doing simple things look to the day when Ihave my car like replacing rotten fuel lines, someworn completed and can blast by my no brake parts, and cleaning some electrical contacts. I had this car (which had been longer laughing friends. sitting ImmobileIn ourgaragefor 12 years) runningcontinuouslapsaroundourblock. removing a cylinder head stud, chances With friends laughing, engine roaring and are, you are doing something wrong and transmission grinding, I had this 46 horse should look for help, be it in the form of powerwonderreaching speeds exceeding books, mechanics, or your dad. 40 inph. I had to be careful not to go too Now that driving season is here and 1 1990, conh'nued horn page 1 fast, however, because I did not yet have finally have my license, I look longingly at my license and getting caught driving this lucky British sports car owners and look are providing quality parts at affordable country. It's still earlyfor most eventdates unregistered, unsafe vehicle might pro to the day when I have my car completed prices and reinvesting the profits back to be announced, but so far we have had long the wait belore I did get It. and can blast by my no longer laughing into reproducing products that would requests for support of events as far in the Cold weather soon ended my summer friends. As soon as I finish the trans, sus otherwise be obsolete. We have an active future as 1992. Please note the require time fun and I was forced to choose be pension. Interior, body, paint,... :, •. trading relationship with some of these ments for Moss EventSupport as listed on tween a ground-up restoration or a patch- (Kevin will receive a gift certificate for specialistsand happilybuyfrom them and page 3. up job. I chose the ground-up, of course, his contribution.) sell products to them. The future looks bright (or the contin and it provedto be a longwinterol cleaning Those of you involved in the car club ued strong supply ol parts for MG, Tri circuit have seen Moss Motors support umph, Austin-Healcy and Jaguar. Our clubeventswith donations, prizes,artwork charter member affiliation with British and staff over the last decade. The Moss Motor Heritage has enabled us to manu 1990Moss Marque Days Journalismawardcontest receiveddozens facture thousandsof Items to fullOEspeci of entrieswithadifflcult-to-choosenumber fications. The retooling of MGBGT body Looking Back At Three Fantastic Saturdays of nine awarded prizes. Ourbrief "Find Me shell has just been completed and the first Britain in April, while the MGday in south AClub" notice in thenewsletterinundated batch of 100 body shells are available in fl neofthenicest partsofourbusi- us with several requests a day, totalling the U.K.The British Motor Heritage Trust ^—^ ness iswhenwecan Inviteyou.our ern Californiasawalmost300MGs fill three over 500at this press date. Nodoubt, club has several other ambitious projects in valued customers, to our place for one of parking lots around the Moss location! ourfamous MarqueDays!Theseare events Involvement In the states has reached a the wings, including Triumph TR6 body Triumph marquedayin August, with nearly new high! Our Events Calendarbegan with panels and eventually body shells and held at our east or west coast facilities 200TRs,in conditionsfrom barelyrunning where we celebrate specific makes, such to Concours perfect was followed by Aus several minor events and grew to cover round-wheel arched Midget body shells. as MG, Triumph or Austin-Healcy. The tin-Healcy in September,wheretheannual dozens and dozens of large (over 100car) We've been here since 1948 and with exception is Moss swap events. With the addition of Ken Smith as your continued support, hope to be here ourannual Best Club&Eventcoordinator, 1990has marked in 2048! As we've always said, "we're all in corner was a new emphasis in our support of British this together"! Most of the employees at of Britainmeet emptied of sports car clubs in the U.S. Our purchase Mossown, drive or are restoringone British ing at our New parts in the of the Moss RV,our bright blue and white sports caror another.We can't help it, it's Jersey location first hour! where all Brit September at 30 foot mobile home, has allowed us to an obsession with us too! We're aware of Ish sports cars travel throughout the country', bringing howquicklyfactorysuppliesaredwindling. our New Jer support in the form of staff, prizes, news and know that the future of our "ninny are welcome. sey location letters, catalogs, new and archived sports little cars" depends on the availability of Tills past year found man car videos, and of course, the unfailing obsolete parts being retooled and repro we've held no ager Darryn cheer of Kenand Barbie Smith!This year's duced to original specifications! Imagine less than five McLaughlin event circuit found the RV(towing in turn, the nightmare ofnot beingableto find a j major Marque welcoming Days, and the the HeritageMGB, then the MossWoody), necessary' part for your car. We greatly I over 500 attendance has people at the travelling from California, through Texas appreciate your support over the past i been growing to Atlanta, Niagara Falls to Kansas City, to year! Back Moss Motors' commitment to ' combined 1-osAngeles, offering support to over 100 the future by supporting us as much as I in leaps and Healey-Tri- bounds. Bargains and more-don't miss '91MarqueDay. different events. possible, through the maintenance and umphmarque Marque day. While we All in all, theMoss-mobilecoveredover restoration ofyourBritish car.Inessence, I days begin at 9 am and go until 4 pm. You do celebratespecific marques, in order to 14,000 miles this year, stopping only for If we can sell the little things, we can put British sports car events! Some highlights that profit back into the bigger, less*asily can register for the People's Choice car bring those enthusiasts together, we al included the largest single marque event sold items (the ones that you can't live show in the morning for your chance to wayswelcomeotherBritishcarowner'sto ever In North America.-TheTwist Summer withoutwhenyou musthaveone!). Wewant take home a winner's trophy, or at least a share in the fun! Some on the more un complimentarydash plaque. As for things Party in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with 503 to offer you the best possible service in usualcarsthat appeared overthesummer to do. there are product demonstrations, were a Bugatti, an Allard. a 20/25 Rolls MGs present, as well as Rick Fiebusch's the British sports car business. To do so, Palo Alto British Car Day. with 950 cars! we need your input, your comments and videoscreenings,warehouseand building Royce, and a three-wheeler Morgan! Keep tours and hundreds of swap meet items! an eye on future issues of theMoss Motor Looking Toward 1991 your suggestions on how we can improve There are free spaces for you to buy and in any way. Please write and let us know! ing 1991 season dates. 1991 promises to be an even greater sell used parts and. the reason why many year in terms of our involvement and come to visit. 10% off on all counter parts! support in club events throughout the ^ffl Nearly 1,000 people went to Best of MOSS MOTORING,PAGE 4 .[•Sfc|ZK2222S| The Life and Times ofJoseph Lucas John Lawson, Secretary of the MG Y-Type Register Liverpool. England

011 of our British sports cars are fitted led Joseph Into what was to be the most awkward circumstances with Lucas electrical equipment; In Important aspect of his business for the at home. Son Harry was deed, It was William Richard Morris, later rest of his life-the manufactureand saleof left to run the ever ex Lord Nuffield, who gaveJosephLucasLtd., lamps. panding factory, and he their first really large orders for motor car The discovery ol petroleum and paraf made a verygood job of it. electrical equipment in the early twenties. fin In] 859 had given an enormous boost to at times evenlecturing his But just who was Joseph Lucas, the man thelamp manufacturingtradeand it wasn't father sternly by letter who founded what is nowadays an inter long before Joseph came upon a product concerning differences in national, mult l-mllllon pound corporation? which he admiredand which he wanted to policy. Whereand whenwas he born and howdid sell - the Tom Bowling ship's lamp. Sale oi Apart from catering to his life unfold? A the lamps soon the cycle trade. Lucas couple of years ago I turned to a desire to continued to produce all set out to find someof manufacture them kinds of lamps - hand the answers to these himself and he took (candle) lamps, police questionsand. withthe on five men to help lamps, railway men's assistance of Mr. F.R.D. him set up his first lamps and lampsfor horse- Slater,Advertisingand smallfactor)' In Great riders. They also contin Promotions Manager King Street. In 1875. ued to manufacture and of Lucas Industries that factory became sell oil cans, cash boxes, PLC, 1am now in a po known as the Tom letterboxes,cash tills, and sition to "shed some Bowlingl-impWorks sugar boxes, etc. light" on the life of Jo and all Lucas's prod In September 1882. In seph Lucas. ucts began to be recognition of the expan Josephwas born on stamped with the ini sion of the business and April 12. 1834 in Bir tials T.B.LW."Harry the significant part Harry mingham,thecitywith Lucas, Joseph's first Crcuxncuissic-iiiesilveiikisc.optiii: road was playing in It. the part which he and his born son,who was to nershipof JosephLucas & products were always lo remain associ play such a major part in the development Son was formed. At this time, the begin Kenosha, Wisconsin, having been the ated. His formative years were very much ol the business over the next sixty years, nings of an export business began to manufacturers of the first practical acety influenced by the teachingand ministry of was given the job ol costing the materials emerge, with the Pope Company In the lene bicycle lamp. Lucas soon began George Dawson, who was to have such a used in the manufacture. U.S.A stating that they could sell Lucas manufacturing acetylene lamps, also. Jo profound effect on the development of Thenext majordevelopment which en lampsas cheaplyas theycould makelamps seph Lucas visited America several times Birmingham, that an American observer sured rapid growth of the Lucas business themselves. during his life, and after severe customs thought It "the best managed city of the was that the bicycle: Indeed the develop In February 1885, Emily Lucas died and duties were introduced by the U.S.A. in world". Dawson ran the Church of the ment of the bicycle and the life of Joseph Joseph beganspendingmoretimeat home 1896, hearranged wit h the New Departure Saviour and Its associated school and tt Lucas proceeded side by side. In 1879. in Birmingham. In November of the same Bell Co. of Bristol, Connecticut to manu was here, on Sundays, that the young Jo Lawson's Blcyclette had Incorporated the year he married his cousin. Maria Tyzack. facture Lucas bicycle bells under license. seph Lucas received the better-than-aver- novel features ol two wheels ol the same Cycle lamp production culminated In the In 1900, Joseph's second wife, Maria, age education which was to stand him in diameter and a chain drive. This "safety" definitive "Silver King of the Road" or "Sil died and the following year he married good stead later on when he entered the principlewas perfected in 1885in the Rover ver King" as it becameknown; it wasstillin Mary Anne Owen. At the company's An business world. bicycle and three years later. John Boyd production as late as 1936. Lucas's first nual General Meeting in November 1902 At thirteen or fourteen Joseph was ap Dunlop's pneumatic tire at last made cy U-S. patent was taken out in 1889 and the heconfidently looked forward to the com prenticed to silversmiths H. & G.R. cling an acceptable popular pastime 1890s saw a massive building program at ing of the motor car boom and forecast Elklngton who had pioneered the process amongst all members Great King Street in that Lucas's success in supplying bicycle ol electroplating but, on completing his of the public. Joseph ordertocopcwith the accessories would be repeated again as apprenticeship, instead of staying with Lucas was just look growth of the busi motor car manufacture increased. Imme Elkington, where he could have earned ing for new products ness. diatelyafterthe meeting,hedeparted with quitea high wage, in 1860 he choseto start when the bicycling It was while hewas his new wife for a combined holiday and his own small business selling buckets boom began and of discussing with business trip to the Mediterranean. After and shovels, and the newly "discovered" course, it was there builders thedesign of visiting Egypt, they landed at Naples just paraffin (kerosene in the U.S.A-Ed.) from fore naturalfor him to his new factory build before Christmas 1902. but sadly by 27th 86 Carver Street. The city of Birmingham begin designing and ings that Joseph Lu December. Joseph, the old "King of the had a long traditionof small metalworklng selling lamps for bi cas asked of the Road" himself, had died of typhoid fever businesses. Indeed, it was claimed that cycles. builder's son, "Boy. contracted when, refusing all local wines, the knives of Boadlcea's chariot had been In 1878. Joseph's what Is the cheapest in accordance with his temperance prin made In Birmingham (not by Lucas, I has first cycle lamp, the thing on earth"?When ciples, he had imbibed the local water ten to add!). In the atmosphere ot an ex famous "King ol the the terrified boy did instead.The legend goes that the1-ucases. panding industrial revolution it wasthere Road" appeared. Jo- Tiik cviw-roruiAR not reply. Joseph neveronesto wastemoneyunnecessarily, fore fairly easy for someone in Birming scph and IlarryLucas Iccis SI.R/StT provided the answer: had Joseph's body brought back to the ham to start up his own business. always stressed the accessory lamp. "LIGHT, and if you U.K. in a Joseph Lucas Ltd. packing case The houses in Carver Street had been use of quality materials and manufactur ever become a builder, be sure to get which had contained business samples of poorly built and soon turned to slums. ing processes In their products (Indeed. plenty of It In your houses and factories". "King of the Road" and "SilverKing" lamps Joseph and his wife Emily, whom he had Louisa Lucas, Harry's sister, was put In Joseph Lucas was veryfond of apt sayings for the trip! At his funeral service on 14th married In 1854, like many In their day, charge ol quality control and supervision and mottoes. Another of theseconcerned January 1903, amongst the hymns sung sought solace in drink until one day the of the female members of the work force). his avowed aversion to alcohol and Is. were 'Lead Kindly I-ighf and 'No Shadows realization that he had a wife ami three Much i>ithe next twenty years or so was perhaps,still veryapt today In thecontext Beyond". children to support dawned upon him and therefore very often taken up with legal of car club meetings, at least in Britain! He My source for all of the information he joined the local TemperanceSociety, a action against rival manufacturers in de said."There'stoo muchclubbusinessdone contained in this article is the excellent movement he was to support devotedly fense of Lucas patents. in pubs". book by Harold Nockolds. "Lucas - The for the rest ol his life. Unfortunately.Joseph's wife Emily had The partnership of Joseph Lucas& Son First 100Years",thetwo volumesofwhich Joseph began looking around for alter not joined him In the renunciation of alco had proven so successful that in Novem were first published In 1976 and 1978 re native premisesfrom which hecould carry hol andJoseph therefore took to spending ber 1897 a new company. Joseph Lucas spectively. on his small business and, in 1871, he more and more time traveling the length Ltd., was formed. Acetylene was just be (John will receive a giftcertificate forhis moved to 209 Great King Street. It was his and breadth of Britain promotingand sell coming accepted for use In lamps, the contribution.) preoccupation with selling paraffin which ing his products sothat hecouldavoid the Badger Brass manufacturing Co. of Allison Electronic Ignition Vintage Racing Sports Cars Book Author: Terry Jackson Foreword by Stirling Moss Softcover, 8 1/2" x 11", 205 pages AuthorTerry Jacksonhas interviewed rac ers, tuners and race organizers to create one of the most comprehensive and authoritative This electronic conversion kitgivesyourignition system guides lo vintage racing available. Hisbook a boost, infact,a 35% increase inenergyat ihe spark lakes you marque-by-marquo through many plugs. Youkeep your present distributorand coil, and oxciting-and still relatively affordable-British add the electronic modulo and sensor which replaces sportscars. Thebook is richly illustrated with your points and condenser. Complete ond easy to 225 photographs, including fascinating his install, thiselectronic ignition conversion gives faster torical shots of designers Tike Jaguar's Sir siarting, cleaner running - better performance at all William Lyons and Colin Chapman of Lotus, enginespeeds.Guaranteedbythemanufacturer never factory race teams, and cars competing in to wear oul! events that range from the 24 hours of Le For point-typo distributors 222-335 Mans, to club races. This is the essential book For original electronic ignition $89.95 for all vintage racers ond British car enthusi distributors 222-325 asts, as well as those who want to increase the performance of their road-going sports cars.

MOSS MOTORING, PAGE4A Kozak "Dry Wash" Cloth Lucas Fender Mirror Rubber Pad Lucas Battery Decal LUCAS This specially treated cloth is designed to 280-140 Reg. $ 1.00 Sale $ 0.85 Bold red lettering on a polishas itcleans, withoutwater! Made of long self-adhesive metallic gold background. cotton libers woven into a thick, plush nap 215-610 Reg. S 3.95 which draws dirt up away trom the paint. Used by professional restorers since 1926. Each Clutch Alignment Tools Disc/Wire Wheel cloth gives about 50 cleanings. This handy little tool allows you to perfectly Specials Silver Spray Paint 231 -620 Reg. $ 9.55 Sale $ 8.95 center your clutch disc, saving you hours of The correct shade for all frustration when trying to re-install your en British wheels originally Kenlowe gine. painted silver gray. Cus Cooling Fan Kit Austin-Healey 6-Cylinder tom formulated by Moss. Electric fan kit for effi 021-670 Reg. $ 5.75 Sale $ 4.50 011-311 Reg.$57.50 ~~ Sato $44.50 12 02. aerosol cans. cient cooling and quicker MGA Mkll and MGB 3-Main Jaguar XK14O-150 220-560 warm-up of the engine. 387-210 Reg. $ 5.75 Sale $ 4.50 011-312 Reg. $57.50 Sale $44.50 Reg. $9.95 Sale $7.50 Supplied complete with MGB 5-Maln Austin-Healey (all except BJ8) manual override, ther 387-235 Reg. $ 5.75 Sale $ 4.50 021-570 Reg. $57.50 Sale $47.50 ^JUL^ Raln-X Windshield Treatment mostatic control and instructions. Large motor Triumph TR2 thru TR6 MGA This product applies an invisible and 12" fan fits TR4 thru TR7 and 6 cylinder 387-220 Reg. $ 5.75 Sale $ 4.50 360-280 Reg. $49.75 Sale $42.95 film of silicone to your windshield Austin-Healeys. MG TC-TD-TF cS so raindropsjust blow off!You will 231-660 Reg. $167.50 Sale $154.95 387-240 Reg. $ 5.75 Sale $ 4.50 8. be amazed at being able to drive MGA 1500,1600 and early Mkll jsf> in mistor downpour withoutusing Sunvisors 387-250 Reg. S 5.75 Sale $ 4.50 your wipers. Will not smear or Fits MG TC-TD-TF, Jaguar XK120-140-150 damage your wiper blades. One bottle gives MGA roadsters 387-260 Reg. $ 5.75 Sale $ 4.50 many applications. and Triumph TR2 Triumph TR7 4-Speed 221 -550 Reg. $ 5.25 Sale $ 4.75 & TR3. Green 387-270 Reg. $ 5.75 Sale $ 4.50 tinted plexiglass with chrome fittings. This Sprite-Midget 948,1098 & 1275 Technalon Car Covers i Cam &Tappet Assembly Lube valuable accessory makes late afternoon driv 387-320 Reg. $ 5.75 Sale $ 4.50 Our Technalon car covers are the most rain- i This highperformance anti-wear assembly i ing much safer. Sold individually. Midget 1500 resistant and breathable available. Triple-lay ! lubeis formulated with a high concentra- i 240-300 Reg. $19.95 Sale $1655 387-330 Reg. $ 5.75 Sate $ 4.50 ered polypropylene fabric remains soft and | tion ofzinc-dithiophosphate toprovide sus- ' pliableinallweather conditionsand isguaran ! tained protection against camandtappet "AMCO" -rg?~:'-- teed never to rot or mildew.Lightgold color. sculling upon initialstart up after an engine : Battery TrayLiner S.VJ5-- . MGA I rebuild. 250 ml. Protectvulnerable sheet 236-035 Reg. S 132.90 Sato $124.95 | 221 -570 Reg. $5.95 Sate $5.25 I metal around your car's Trlurnph TR2-TR3B battery with this add- L 236035 Reg. $132.90 Sato $124.95 Black Leather Steering Wheel Cover proof ABS plastic bat Austin-Healcy 2-Seaters The finest leather steering wheel cover we've tery liner. Fits MG TD- 236-035 Reg. $132.90 Sate $124.95 ever seen! Unlike adjustable size covers, this TF, Sprite-Midget Austln-Heatey 4-Seaters premium grade leather cover is specifically (948 S1098CC cars only), Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems 236-125 Reg. $ 149.95 Sate $134.95 tailored tofitthe 16112"rimsoriginalon the MG and Triumph TR4 thru TR6 The last exhaust system your car will ever Jaguar XK120-140-150 TD-TF.MGA, 1962-69 MGB. all big Healeys 241-020 Reg. $23.95 need. Constructed of heavy gauge stainless 236-115 Reg. $ 179.95 Sate $169.95 and Triumph TR2 and TR3. Simple lace-on steel and designed to fit right! And yes. that Triumph TR7-TR8 Roadsters installation results in a quality factory-fitted good old British exhaust note is still there. 071-961 Reg. $149.95 Sate $139.95 appearance. MGA & MGB Guaranteed for as long as you own your car. Triumph TR7-TR8 Coupes 222-315 Reg. $24.75 Sale $22.50 Fender Cover MG TD-TF 071-962 Reg. $149.95 Sate $139.95 Specially tailored 454-528 Reg. $248.10 Sale $229.95 Lucas Style byustofityourcar. Sprite-Midget (948cc) Tan Flannel Car Covers Fender Mirror These attractive 452-000 Reg. S 110.00 Sale $103.95 Asoft-nappedflannelinnerlayerofferssuperb Quality reproduction ofthe and practical black Sprite-Midget (late 1275cc) paint protection while the tough poly-cotton popular late '60s/early padded vinyl For 1973&74cars with flanged headpipe and outer layer protects against dirt and sunlight. 70s style lender mirror. fender covers are transverse muffler. Tan color. Mounts to either left or emblazoned with the MGoctagonand "Safety 452-025 Reg. $164.95 Sate $139.95 Jaguar XK120-140-150 right hand fenders with Fast". Includesa sewn-in tray to rest your tools Triumph TR2-TR3-TR4 236-110 Reg. $ 179.95 Sate $169.40 two sell-tapping screws. whileworkingon yourcar without marringyour 860-100 Reg. S 217.75 Sate $204.95 Austin-Heatey 4-Seaters 223-310 Reg. $14.75 Sale $12.50 paint. Triumph TR4A (late single muffler style) 236-120 Reg. $ 145.95 Sate $137.95 MGB Fender Cover 860-120 Reg. $ 325.00 Sate $229.95 Triumph TR7-TR8 Coupes 242-870 Reg. $39.95 Sale $3455 Jaguar XK140-XK150 071-956 Reg. $149.95 Sate $129.95 MGA Fender Cover 860-190 Reg. $569.50 Sale $529.95 Triumph TR7-TR8 Roadsters 242-900 Reg. $39.95 Sale $34.95 071-957 Reg. $149.95 Sate $139.95 License Lamp Base Pad Poly-Cotton Car Covers Colorful British Fits MG TC-TD-TF, MGA, Sprite-Midget A in $ t i n - Atough yet medium weight drill-weave fabric Motoring Patches thru '69, Triumph TR3 from TS18913 thru of 65% polyesterand35%cotton with durable Add a splash ot color to your favorite shirt, TR3B,and Austin-Heatey100-4,100-6and water repelloncy and anti-mildew treatment. jacketor cap with one or more of these embroi 3000. H e a 1 e y Light green color. dered, washable patches! 280-540 Reg. $ 2.25 Sale $ 1.95 Jaguar XK120-140-150 MG Patch 011-465 Reg. $155.00 Sale $139.95 (Small black & white 2 3/4" x 2 3/4") Zenith-Stromberg .Specials Triumph TR7-TR8 Coupes 229-500 Reg. $1.40 Sale $1.25 Carburetor Tool '071-954 Reg. $139.95 Sale $119.95 MG Patch (Large black & white 5" x 5") An essential tool for mixture ad Triumph TR7-TR8 Roadsters 229-505 Reg. $ 3.95 Sale $ 3.25 justment on late MGBs, Triumph Carburetor Throttle Shall 071-955 Reg. $139.95 Sate $119.95 British Rag Patch TR6 8 TR7, and Midget 1500s. Us only. MG TC-TD-TF 229-510 Reg. $1.95 Sale $1.75 386-310 Reg. $9.95 Standard size, .. 236-010 Reg. $124.95 Sate $114.95 British Leyland Patch Sale $ 7.95 Bog. $u.-35 Sale $9.50 Trtlumph TR6 ('74-'76) 229-560 Reg. $ 1.95 Sale $ 1.75 ] 236-100 Reg.$ 109.95 Sate $99.95 Flush-Fit Radio Antenna Austin-Heatey 100-4 Exhaust Valve MGBGT Can be retracted completely into your tender Sold individually. 236-130 Reg. $109.95 Sale $103.95 weil when not in use. Very helpful it you use a 021-022 Reg.Sl9.lO Sate $1755 British Union Jack car cover regularly or park in a neighborhood Tall Lamp Base Pad License Plate where vandals like to snap off antennas for Austin-Healey Fits between lens and chrome base. For Installa regulation size UnionJack on the front tun. Requires 91/2"clearancefor installation. 100-4 Water Pump " MGA 1500 S 1600, Bugeye Sprite, and of your vintage sports car. Made of durable 386-970 Reg. $10.75 Sale $9.95 Supplied less pulley. Triumph TR2 from TS1301 thru TR3B. plastic-it won't fade or rust. Many statesdon't 021-065 Reg. S136.95 Sale SI24.50 Sold individually. require front license plates; check local regu 159-100 Reg. S 2.45 Sale $1.95 lations before ordering. MG TF. MGA, MGB, 229-730 Reg. $5.95 „ Sale $4.95 and Sprite-Midget Windshield Wiper Blade License Plate Backing Plate Fits all MGA,Sprites & Midgets thru '67. and 451-285 Reg. $19.75 Sate $16.95 Austin-Healey 100-4, 100-6 S 3000 (except Starter Solenoid BJ7 and BJ8). Fits MGB 1966 thru Clear Rasher Lamp Lens 164-980 Reg. $10.75 Sate $9.50 77 and Triumph TR4A thru TR250. Fits Triumph TR4 Irom 546-150 Reg. $17.40 Sale$14.95 (b)30348CT thru TR4A and Austin-Healey Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Wiper Arm 3000 Irom (c)26705 on. Free-Flow Exhaust System Fits all MGAs, Sprites & MG Coffee Mug 560-280 Reg. $ 9.30 Sate $ 8.65 II you're interested in increased performance Midgets thru '67, and Thick and sturdy to keep and fuel economy, this is the exhaust system Austin-Healey 100-4 BN2 thru 3000 BT7 your coffee warm and re Windshield Wiper Arm Bezel Pad for you. We normally ship this system by UPS. 164-990 Reg. $13.90 Sate $11.50 sist breakage when Fits MGA.MGBroadsters, Sprite-Midget and which requires that we cut it in half soas not to dropped on your garage Austin-Healey 100-4 thru 3000. exceed their maximum length requirement..re- SU Carburetor Manual tloor! Cream with brown 282-820 Reg. $ 0.80 Sate $ 0.60 welding locally is generally quite economical. Averyvaluablebookwhich logo. Wo can ship'uncut by truck freight it you fullydetails the theory and 230-850 Reg. $ 8.95 Sale $ 7.95 request, but it's very expensive. construction of SU carbu 021-134 Reg. $244.95 Sate $234.95 retors. Comprehensive Highlands Motor Robe Horns chaptersonmaintenance. ,.'~t_'; . Keeps your passenger free from evening These dual terminal Austin-Healey 100-4,100-6 & 3000 serviceand overhaul with I -,ij£9^RL drafts and adds a bit ofcomfort to roadside replacement horns fitTriumph TR4 thru TR6. Gearbox Gasket Set _.. "--•.'•""-.; -' excellent, step by step picnics. This 52' x 70' fringed blanket is MGB. and Sprite-Midget 1098 thru 1500. Fits cars with 4-speed side shift gearboxes. photographic illustrations. woven by Pendleton Mills in a traditional Low Note 021-053 Reg. $12.90 Sale S10.50 Includes Applications List and Needle Charts red Scottish plaid Irom 100% virgin wool. 545-020 Reg. S23.60 Sale $18.95 Invaluable tor special tuning work. Complete withcarrying case. High Note Austin-Healey 3000 Front Brake Hose 211-340 Reg. $12.95 Sate $11.95 231-400 Reg. $49.95 Sate $44.95 545-030 Reg. $23.60 Sale $18.95 021-162 Reg. $20.30 Sate $18.95

MOSS MOTORING,PAGE4B Austin-Healey Austin-Healey Owner's Manuals Austin-Heatey 100-4, 100-6 & 3000 Austin-Healcy 100-4,100-6 & 3000 GearShirt Lever Boot Supplied with every car when new. these Front Suspension Bump Rubber Radiator Air Duct Shrouds Cars with 4-speed side shift gearboxes only. hardbound reprints of the originals contain ail 661-820 Reg. $ 9.45 Sale S 7.95 3000 Mkll and Mklll 021 -337 Reg. $ 8.95 Sale $ 7.95 the general data you need to understand and 806-340 Reg. $42.50. maintain your car Sale $38.95 Austin-Healey 3000 Gear Shift Lever Boot 100-4 Owner's Manual Austin-Healcy BTr Wag Cars with4-speedcentershiftgearboxes only. 212-650 Reg $12.95 Sate $9.95 100-6 &3000 Fuel Pump ^vJ 100-4 021-338 Reg. $9.45 Sate $ 7.95 100-6 Owner's Manual Original SU fuel pump tor 3000sfrom (c)28225 805-350 Reg. S69.75 212-660 Reg. 516.95 Sate $14.50 on; replacement SU tuel pump for 100-6 thru Sate $54.95 Austin-Heatey 100-4,100-6 & 3000 3000 (C)28224. Front Engine Mount Austin-Henley 100-4,100-6 & 3000 377-160 Reg. $104.40 Sale $98.50 Austin-Heatey Radiator Grille 021-341 Reg. $18.95 Sate $16.75 Light Metallic Green Engine Spray Paint Fits 100-6 and 3000 to (c)13750. The coned shade for the properly restored Austin-Healey 870-060 Reg. $215.85 Sale $199.95 Austin-Healcy 100-6 & 3000 big Healoy engine, custom formulated by Gearbox Cover Inspection Plug Water Outlet Elbow Moss. 12 oz. aerosol cans. Fits all 4-speed models. Austin-Heatey Hood Air Intake Grille 021-346 Reg. $26.65 Sate $23.95 220-550 Reg. $11.25 Sate $ 7.95 680-940 Reg. $2.40 Sale $2.15 Fits 100-6 and 3000 to (c)13750. 870-120 Reg. $68.85 Sale $63.50 Austin-Healey 10O-4, 100-6 & 3000 Austin-Healey 100-4 Bumper Overrider Austin-Healey 100-6 & 3000 Clutch Pilot Bushing Fits both front and rear, mounting bolt in Firewall Throttle Rod Bearing 021360 Reg. S 6.95 Sate $ 5.75 cluded. Sold individually. 680-980 Reg. $ 4.45 Sale $ 3.95 454-010 Reg. $24.90 Sate $22.50 Sprite Austin-Heatey 100-4 Austin-Heatey 3000 BJ7 & BJ8 Tachometer Drive Cable Austin-Healey Jack Assembly Vent Window Rubber Tip Set 021-387 Reg. $10.95 Sate$9.95 Aquality reproduction of a period British screw 681-008 Reg. S 6.25 Sale $5.45 M i I | e t jack suitable forallbig Healeys. although strictly Austin-Healey 3000 BJ7 and BJ8 speaking, this particular design was never Austin-Healcy 3000 BJ7 & BJ8 Black Vinyl Tonneau Cover fined as original equipment. Handle included. Windshield Glazing Seal Set Specials 021-539 Reg. $205.75 Sate $194.95 386-900 Reg. $72.50 Sate $64.50 682-028 Reg. $49.95 Sale $44.50 Midget 1500 Clutch Disc Austin-Heatey 3000 BJ7 and BJ8 Austin-Healey 100-4,100-6 & 3000 Austin-Healey 190-900 Reg. S-^ 45 Sale $37 50 Tonneau Cover Bow Steering Idler Oil Seal Steering Column Firewall Grommet 021-541 Reg. $26.45 Sate $23.50 Fits 100-4 from (c/e)231109 thru 3000. Fits cars with adjustable steering wheels only. Sprite Mklll and MklV 520-240 Reg. $ 5.50 Sale $ 4.95 682-215 Reg. S 3.70 Sale $ 3.25 Rubber Floor Mat Set Austin-Heatey 100-6 & 3000 rm molded reproduction •AMCC Heater Control Panel Austin-Healey Wind Wing Set Austin-Healoy rubber floor matsetprotects yourcarpets from 021-575 Reg. $13.95 Sate $11.50 Our clear polished plexiglass Rear Fender Rust Repair Panels soil and harmful suntght. Heavily ribbedblack wind wings eliminate annoy These panels replace approximately the lower rubber with logo on each. Sold as a pair. ing side drafts so common 10" of your rusted out rear lender between the 241-880 Reg.S20.95 Sale $16.95 Austin-Healey "**»«S &*rr-^ with Britishroadsters. EasJy wheel arch and door. 100-4,100-6 & 3000 installed, they lit all side «j» < Left Hand Repair Panel Sprite-Midget Front Cowl Winged Medallion curtain Healeys except 857-500 Reg. $29.75 Sate $24.95 Starter Switch Cable Coupling Fits 3000 to (c)17350. 100-4. Installalion requires drilling 4 holes. Right Hand Repair Panel F.ts 948cc cars only 021-725 Reg. $21.50 Sale $18.95 240-150 Reg. $43.50 Sate $37.50 857-510 Reg. $29.75 SateS24.95 161-500 Reg. $5.25 Sale$4.95

Austin-Heatey 100-4 Sprite-Midget Wood Top Bow Outer Front Wheel Bearing 021-580 Reg. $22.50 126-010 Reg. $1455 Sale$1275 Sale $18.95 Sprite-Midget Inner Front Wheel Bearing 126-020 Reg. $12.75 Sate $1050 Austin-Healcy fEP'SALE 100-1,100-6 & 3000 Trunk Lid Midget Tail Lamp Chrome "Austin-Healey'' Script Seating Gasket 021-731 Reg. $9.95 Fits between lamp and body Sate $ 8.95 trom 1970 on. 164-880 Reg.$390 Sate$3.25 Austin-Healey 100-6 Chrome "100-6" PRICES VALID NOVEMBER 1 2 Midget Tail Lamp Lens Gasket Radiator Grille Emblem Fits between lens and base from 021-740 Reg. $8.95 1970 on. Sate $ 7.25 TO DECEMBER 30, 1990 1%4-883 Reg,$255 Sate$2.45 Austin-Heatey 100-6 & 3000 MidgetSide LampLens Gasket Ignition Wire Set Fits between lens and base. 7t) dh. 021-750 Reg. $16.25 Sate $13.50 Austin-Heatey 100-4 Austin-Healey 164-910 Reg. $1.75 Sate 51.45 Cloth Bound Wiring Harness Trunk Lid Hinge Gasket Set Austin-Healey 100-4,100-6 & 3000 Fits BN2only.Originalstyle doth braidingover 698-018 Reg. S 2.90 Sate $ 2.65 Sprite-Midget Rear Bumper Bracket Rubber Grommets PVC insulated wires. Our harnesses are Rear Brake Shoe Set Right Hand completeexcept tor minor sub-harnessessuch Austin-Heatey 100-6 & 3000 Fits 948CC cars to approxi 021 -755 Reg. $ 2.95 Sato $ 2.50 as steering column, overdrive and headlamp Rear Bumper Brackets mately G-AN1-13554 and H-AN6-2044. Left Hand pigtails. Left Hand Bracket Sold outright, no core charge. 021-756 Reg. $2.95 Sate $2.50 356-320 Reg. $291.55 Sate $269.95 804-280 Reg. $24.95 SateS2155 182-140 Reg. $15.75 Sate $12.75 Right Hand Bracket Austin-Heatey 100-6 & 3000 Austin-Healey 100-4 Wiper Arm 804-290 Reg. $24.95 Sale $21.95 Sprite-Midget Workshop Manual Anti-Sway Bar Mounting Rubber This is the nut-type arm fitted to BN1s only. Appropriate for 1275cccars. This reprint ot 021 -767 Reg. $ 1.25 Sate $ 0.95 560-400 Reg. $12.60 Sale $10.50 Austin-Heatey Side Curtain Fixing Plate the official factory service manual is the Fits 100 6 to 3000 BJ7. Sold individually. most completeand authoritative available. Austin-Heatey 805-100 Reg. $ 4.95 Sale S 4.35 The most important tool a Spridget owner 100-4,100-6 & 3000 Fender Beads l^V Austin-Healey could have! Polished stainless steel as original. 100-4,100-6 Austin-Healey 212-340 Reg. $40.00 Sale S35.75 Sold individually. & 3000 Spin-On Side Curtain Retaining Socket Set Front Bead Oil Filter Adaptor Rts 100-6 to 3000 BJ7. Midget Black Vinyl 021-810 Reg. $15.75 Sate $12.50 Adaptor bolts directly Includes nut and washer. Accessory Shift Knob Rear Bead to the block eliminating 805-120 Reg. 5 7.75 Sate S 6.75 Stitched black vinyl with Black &white enam 021-820 Reg. $15.75 Sate 512.75 yA the original litter head. Makes eled MG crest. r^^ oil filter changes clean and Austin-Healey 228-790 Reg. $11.50 Sale 510.50 Austin-Healey 100-4, 100-6 & 3000 •^r simple andmakesyoumore likely Side Curtain Retaining Socket Set Rubber Buffer to chango your oil more often! Fits 100-4 only. This common little item is usedas a hoodbufter Order spin-on od filter a 235-880 separately. 805-170 Reg. $4.95 Sale 5 4.25 Sprite-Midget C^-^©n. on all cars, a front fender buffer on 100-6s and 635-840 Reg. $26.95 Sate $2355 Major Front Suspension Kit (^^ l"3 3000s, and as a door glass stop on BJ7s and Austin-Healey Door Lock Catch Plate Fits all carswith tront discbrakes. Xj BJ8s. Sold individually. Austin-Healcy Spin-On Oil Filter Fits all except BJ7 and BJ8. Contains virtually everything & 031-359 Reg. S 0.85 Sate $0.65 For use with our accessory spin-on oil litter 805-180 Reg. $4.15 Sate $ 3.65 you'll needto rebuild your tront ^ 0 adaptor kit only. suspension. One kit does both Austin-Healcy 235 880 Reg. $ 6.50 Sale S 5.75 Austin-Healey Wood Top Bow sides. . Battery Tray & Cover Fits 100-6 thru 3000 BT7. 264-088 Reg. $ 186.50 «, (M Fits all big Healeys with Austin-Healcy 806-080 Reg. S66.50 Sale $57.50 Sale $169.95 ~y£^'^jU ($£<^J 12 volt batteries. Rear Suspension Rebound Rubber •& ,o- Battery Tray Rts 100-4 BN2 on. Austin-Heatey 100-6 and 3000 031-308 Reg. $26.50 Sale $23.95 675-510 Reg. $15.85 Sale $13.95 Oil Pan Gasket Set Battery Cover 525-003 Reg. $14.45 Sale $11.50 031-311 Reg. $8.95 Austin-Healcy 100-M Bonnet Strap Moss Motors, Ltd. Austin-Heatey 100-4 Give your 100-4 the look ol the Le Mans Austin-Heatey 3000 Tail Lamp Lens P.O. Box 847 Rear Reflector Mounting Pad competition Healey! Our handworked leather Fits from (c)26705 on. Goleta. California 93116 021-772 Reg. $4.30 Sate S 3.75 strap set incorporates a leather pad under two 874-495 Reg. S 9.40 Sate $ 8.75 805-968-1041 sturdy brass buckles. Austin-Healey 100-4,100-6 & 3000 221-608 Reg. $78.50 Sate $69.95 Austin-Healey Fan Belt Vinyl Fender Piping RIs 3000s to (e)29K10271; 29KF223 and 800-235-6954 SEL* Fits between parking lamp and headlamp. Austin-Heatey Rear Leaf Spring U-Bolt 29KFA326. 031-362 Reg. $0.85 Sate $0.70 675-460 Reg. $ 6.75 Sale $ 555 834-050 Reg. S 7.25 Sale $ 6.25 805-968-6910 :;^±<;-<.

MOSS MOTORING, PAGE IC \| i iff -v\i | |f , MGTD Rectangular Glas3 Tall Lamp Lens MG TC-TD-TF Dash MirrorRubber Pad MG TC-TD-TF WaterPump Pulley Fits early TDs to (c)21302. 280-260 Reg. $1.75 Sate $1.50 434-060 Reg. $39.50 Sale S34.50 iii 157-910 Reg. S 9.95 Sale 5 7.50 MGTD Master Cylinder MG TC-TD Oil Filter _ t Carburetor Jet Needle MGTD Inspection Rubber Plug Original Throw-Away' type fitted lo TD 11275CCcars with carb. «s AUD502 and Rectangular Tail Lamp Chrome Rim Fits LHDcars from (c)4237 on. (e)14223. tdeci. cocted ABC. Sold Fits early TDs to (c)21302. 280-410 Reg. $ 2.40 Sale $1.95 435-360 Reg. 533.50 Sale $2855 157-920 Reg. $ 6.95 Sole $ 5.75 374-365 Reg. S 5.60 Sale $ 4.25 MG TC Rubber Gearbox Cover MG TC-TD MG TD-TF Order snug #281-470 separately. Accessory Oil Rlter Sprite-Midget Round Tail Lamp Chrome Rim 280-460 Reg. S 10655 Sate $94.50 Fits TCs and TDs to Fuel Pump Fits later TDs from (c)21303 on. (e)14223. This attractive Original SU fuel pump 158-400 Reg. $3.95 Sale $3.50 MG TC-TD cast aluminum assembly for 1093 and 1275cc cars thru 1971. Hood Rubber Corner Piece Set directly replaces the origi 377-175 Reg. $69.20 Sate $6250 MG TC-TD Wiper Motor Complete 4 piece set with rivets. nal "Throw-Away" type. The Chrome Handle & Nut 281-118 Reg. S 4.75 Sale $ 355 clever design uses inex Sprite-Midget Door Hinge Hole Plug 160-500 Reg. S10.75 Sale $ 8.95 pensive inserts which make the entire pack Sold individually,8 required. MG TC-TD-TF age economicalin the long run. Supplied com 282-140 Reg. $ 055 Sate $ 0.75 MGTD-TFStarter Switch'Cable Coupling Front Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket plete with one insert. 161-500 Reg. $6.25 Sale $455 290-500 Reg. S 4.95 Sale $ 4.25 435-380 Reg. S79.50 Sale $6455 Sprite-Midget SU Carburetor Jets Rts 1962 thru 74 cars with MG TD-TF Clutch Link Lever MG TC-TD-TF MG TC-TD Accessory Oil Filter Element twin HS-2 carburetors. FitsTDsIrom(c)22251 on. Suppliedcomplete Connecting Rod Bolt & Nut Set Replacement cartridge for use with our acces Front Jet with bushing. Complete set of 8 bolts and 8 nuts. sory oil fillerassembly listed above only. 378-430 Reg. $1355 Sate $9.95 190-400 Reg $24.50 Sale $19.95 321-268 Reg. $37.50 Sale $33.50 435-390 Reg. $1155 Sale $10.95 Rear Jet 378-440 Reg. $13.95 Sale $9.95 MG TD Owner's Manual MG TC Original Type Tachometer Cable MG TC-TD-TF, MGA and MGB Oil Pressure Supplied with every car when new, this 331-170 Reg. $29.75 Sale $24.95 Gauge Rex Line to Pipe Coupling Bugeye Sprite Rear Overrider quality reprintofthe originalcontains allthe 435-530 Reg. $12.95 Sale $10.50 Sold individually less brackets. general data you need to understand and MG TD Original Type Choke Cable 400-210 Reg. $3955 Sale $32.95 maintain your car. 331-290 Reg. S22.50 Sale $18.95 MG TD-TF Badge Bar 210-600 Reg. $14.95 Sale $11.75 ; This cleveraccessory mounts between the Bugeye Sprite Front Bumper Overrider MGTC Cloth Bound Wiring Harness bumper assembly and the front frame ex Mounting bolt included,sold individually. MG TD Headlamp Fitsearly TCs to (c)7379.Originalstyle cloth tensions, does not touch the body work. 454-010 Reg. $24.90 Sale $22.50 Stone Guard Set braiding over PVC insulated wires. Includes Incorporates sturdy brackets for mounting Protect your headlamps wire for turn signals. accessory lights easily. Sprite Dash &Trunk Lid Badge while adding a touch of 356-110 Reg. $186.05 Sate $169.95 451-060 Reg. $36.95 Sale $29.95 Fits allexcept Bugeye. class to the overall ap 470-615 Reg. S 5.25 Sale $ 4.50 pearance of your car. MG TC-TD-TF MGTC-TD-TFChrome Hood Center Strip Chrome platedheavy-duty Tachometer Drive Gearbox Coupling 453-050 Reg. 516.25 Sale $13.50 Sprite-Midget Window Regulator Handle wire mesh construction. Sold in pairs com 360-040 Reg. $15.95 Sate $1155 Fits 1275 and 1500. plete with all necessary mounting hardware. MG TD-TF Rear Axle Shaft 472-520 Reg. 5 3.80 Sate $ 3.25 222-150 Reg. $19 95 Sale $16.95 MGTC-TD-TFJack Assembly This shaft has SAE threads and requires nut i A great reproduction ol the jack supplied #310-590 (sold separately). Midget 1500 Crankshaft Rear OHSeal MG TC-TD-TF Gear Shift Knob I with all T-seriescars when new. Complete 453-220 Reg. $114.95 Sate $104.95 520-320 Reg. $ 555 Sale 5 4.95 Exact reproductionof the original. ' with handle. 228-290 Reg. $ 9.75 Sale $ 7.75 , 386-900 Reg. $72.50 Sale $64.50 MG TD-TF Wood Top Rail Sprite-Midget 453-240 Reg. $24.50 Sale $19.95 Gearbox Cover Inspection Plug MG TC-TD MGTD-TF Door Striker Mounting Plate 680-940 Reg. $ 2.40 Sale $ 2.15 Dashboard MG Crested Grab Handle 401-420 Reg. $6.45 Sale $5.90 MGTF Convertible Top Frame Assembly This time-honored chrome plated brass ac 453-365 Reg. S 219.95 Sale $199.95 Midget 1500 Water Pump cessory is 8" overall, with 6 7/8" hole spacing. MG TC Door Hinge Set 835-060 Reg. $51.75 Sale$47J25 229-100 Reg. $14.80 Sale $13.75 Complete set of 4 hinges and hardware. MG TD-TF Bumper Overrider 401-858 Reg. $119.95 Sate $10955 Fits both front and rear, mounting bolt in Midget1500Crankshaft TimingSprocket MG TC Original Style Luggage Rack cluded. Sold individually. 837-105 Reg. $43.90 Sate $2955 Reproduced by the original manutacturers of MGTC 454-010 Reg. $24.90 Sale $22.50 the factoryoptional'highmounfluggage racks. Chrome Side Curtain Mounting Plate All hardware included for an easy bolt-on 405-200 Reg. $ 6.90 Sate $ 5.25 MG TD-TF Original Type Steering Wheel installation. A truly excellent reproduction. This traditional 244-400 Reg. S 148.75 Sale $129.95 MG TC-TD-TF banjo-style wheel incorporates the correct tote-it Chrome Side Curtain Mounting Socket pearlescentgoldish-tan rim and metallicbronze MGTC-TD-TFSide Curtain Strip Kits 405-400 Reg. S 5.90 Sate $ 4.95 hub as original. Our polished stainless steel side curtain 454-230 Reg. $157.50 Sate $139.95 S ip e € i i II s finishing strip kits have "spoon" ends, cor MGTC-TDSeat Back Hinge Sleeve rect for TDs and TFs. Each set includes all 406-090 Reg. $ 6.95 Sate $ 5.75 necessary specialized nuls & bolts. MG TC-TD Horn Push & Dipper Switch TC Strip Kit MG TC-TD-TFConvertible Top Wing Bolt Fits TDs thru (c)18882. 252-108 Reg. $74.50 Sale $67.50 406-200 Reg. $ 6.50 Sate 5 5.25 140-700 Reg. $36.50 Sate $2950 TD Strip Kit (Fits cars with 3 metal top bows only.) MG TC-TD Hood Buffer Plate & Pad Set % I € I 1 i I \ MG TD Horn Push Switch 252-308 Reg. $74.50 Sale $67.50 Complete set of 4 plates and pads. Rts late TDs from (c)18883 on. TF Strip Kit 406-828 Reg. $23.95 Sate $18.50 140-800 Reg. $54.95 Sate $49.95 252-408 Reg. $74.50 Sale $67.50 MGA Gearbox Rear Oil Seel MG TC-TD Hood Handle Set Thisisthe mlck-steel/rubber/felt typethatfits MGTC-TDIgnition Warning Lamp MG TC Front Axle Castor Shim Complete set of 4 handles. 1500sfrom (c)20753to theend ofGB engines. Red lens. 261-190 Reg. $7.95 Sale $ 6.75 406-868 Reg. $59.95 Sale 552.95 121 -000 Reg. $14.80 Sate $12.25 142-200 Reg. $26.50 Sate $2350 MG TD-TF MG TD-TF Top Bow Socket MGA 1500 MGTC-TD Dash Lamp Socket Steering Column Spring Cover Cap 406-920 Reg. S 2.95 Sale $ 2.45 Front Parking Lamp Lens & Rim For originalgauges only. Sold individually. 6 262-240 Reg. $ 2.60 Sale $ 2.35 158-900 Rog. 514.95 Sate $11.95 required.Order bulb #171-000 separately. MG TC Chassis ID Plate MGTC 142-700 Reg. $ 4.25 Sale $ 3.95 408-700 Reg. $15.85 Sale $13.25 MGA 1600 Steering Column Spring Cover Cap Front Disc Brake Pad Retainer MGTD 7" Headlamp Bucket Assembly 262-280 Reg. $ 6.25 Sale $ 5.35 MG TC-TD-TF Body ID Plate 180-290 Reg. $ 1.80 Sato $ 1.60 Genuine Lucas late type assembly without 408-730 Reg. $19.85 Sate $17.95 medallion. Readyforpainting,includeschrome MG TD-TF £>'. MGA Twin Cam Rear Disc Brake Rotor rimand screw, wireand shell clips, and mount Steering Column Coupling Kit MG TD-TF Front Engine Mount 182-165 Reg. $ 107.50 Sale $94.50 ing bracket nut. Sold individually. Contains 6 rubberbearings.3 specialflange 411-010 Reg. $12.40 Sale $10.50 143-300 Reg. $129.50 Sale $109.50 bolts, nuts and washers. MGA Mkll Clutch Disc 264-368 Reg. S19.95 Sale $16.95 MG TD-TF Rear Exhaust Pipe Hanger Rts Mklls only from (e)3929 on (23 splines). MGTC-TD Windshield Wiper Motor MGTD-TF Rear Axle Spring Center Plate 412050 Reg. $ 5.65 Sale $ 4.95 Brand new, not rebuilt! 145-300 Reg. $299.50 Sate $274.95 266-450 Reg. S 8.95 Sate S 7.50 190-250 Reg. 541.60 Sale$36.50 MG TC-TD-TF Cylinder Head MG TC-TD-TF Generator Oiler MG TD-TF Rear Shock Absorbers Rear Cover Plate MGA: A History And Restoration Guide 147-900 Reg. $ 7.95 Sale $ 6.75 These Armstrong shockabsorbers are cor- 433-310 Reg. $ 5.95 Sale $ 4.50 This book is a superb guide tor the MGA ] red for late TDs and all TFs. They are a restorer. One of the best ever written, it's a MG TF Dash Knob Set 1 direct replacement for the early, no longer , MG TC-TD-TF complete history of the development of the Complete original style lettered set. . available, Girling shocks. Crankshaft Rear Upper Oil Thrower MGAand is filledwith tips on buying, ser- 150-908 Reg. $1755 Sate $14.95 Left Hand 433-410 Reg. S26.75 Sale $21.50 ! vicing and rebuilding MGAs. 240 pages, I 266-460 Reg.$116.55 Sale S99.95 i 256 illustrations. MGTF Dash Warning Lamp Red Lens | Right Hand MG TC-TD-TF Exhaust Manifold Clamp i 212-960 Reg. S29.95 Sale $2655 151-400 Reg. S 2.60 Sale 5 2.25 266-470 Reg. S 116.55 Sale $99.95 433-630 Reg. $ 5.95 Sale $ 4.75 MGA Wind Wing Set MGTF Dash Warning Lamp Green Lens MG TD Breather Hose MG TD-TF Generator Pulley Our clear polished plexiglass wind wings 151-500 Reg. $2.60 Sale $2.25 Fits between air tiller and valve cover. 433-660 Reg. 525.95 eliminate annoying side dralts so common 280-180 Reg. S 3.45 Sale $ 3.15 with British sports cars. Easily installed, re MG TD Tail Lamp Assembly MGTD-TF Crested Dipstick quires no drilling. This is the earlier rectangular MG TF Headlamp Seal Set Chrome plated "MG" crested 240-200 Reg. $43.50 Sate $38.95 assembly, fits TDs to (c)21302. Complete set contains too bucket to body dipstick duplicates the 157-908 Reg.S37.50 seals and two rim to lamp seals. original exactly. MGA Gearshift Lever Boot Sale $32.95 281-108 Reg. $15.95 Sale 512.50 433-820 Reg. $19.95 280-760 Reg. S 6.95 Sate 5 555

- BiHUWrniril VimmntXiB'&eBi-M MOSS MOTORING, PAGE 4D MGA Rubber Floor Mat Set MGA Coupe Door Striker Plates Our custom molded reproduction "AMCO" Right Hand rubber floor mat setprotects your carpetsfrom 470-545 Reg. $21.90 Sale $17.25 SEASONS SREETIN6S! soiland harmful sunlight. Heavilyribbed black Lett Hand All ofushereat Moss would like totakethisopportunity tothank youfor your patronage, rubber with MG crest on each. Sold as a pair. 470-555 Reg. $21.90 Sate $17.25 and wishyouthe verybest inthe NewYear.We'd also liketo makeouronce-a-yearGift 241-810 Reg. S20.95 Sate $16.95 Certificate offeras a way ol thankingyou foryoursupport, and allthe comments and suggest ons you've called and sentin over the last year - it's your interestandassistance MGA 1600 that has made Moss Motorsthe best source ol British sports car parts anywhere! Fabric Covered Side Curtain Sets Save 15% Cm Tejr Car I 11H Inn- 1991 Fantastic reproductions! Our own upholstery Specials shop has reproduced these side curtains in Hitri Hess Meiers €ift Certificates! tabric that exactly matches our original style Whether yourcar budget isS25orS25.000. youcan get a 15%discount oneverything tops. from 1968 thru "80. youbuyat Mossthiscomingyear!Forthose ofyoustill shoppingfora holidaygiftforyour Black Vinyl :21-125 Reg $665 Sate$5i5 British sportscar owner(anddon'tforget yourself!), here's your opportunity. Mossgift 259-618 Reg. $ 299.50 Sale 5279.95 certificates are available in multiples of $25.00 and are on sale until December 29th at Tan Canvas MGB WlpetWasher.Overdrlve Switch 259-638 Reg. $ 324.50 Sale S299.95 Rts 1972 H 15%off. Goodon any retailorder fromJanuary 1, 1991through December 31.1991, 141-345 Reg. $83.95 Sate $74.50 certifcatesmustbe mailed inorpresentedat eitherofourcounterlocations. IIyouare MGA Starter Drive Rubber Cover orderingforyourseif, we'llsend the certificatestoyourmailing address. Ifyouwishthem Fits 1600 and Mkllonly. MGB "Constant Energy" Amplifier to go directly to the sports car enthusiast on yourgiftlist,we'llbe happy to send the 280-015 Reg. 51355 Sate $11.25 Fits 1960 models only certificates along witha card withyour name on rt. 142-975 Reg. $ 119.95 Sate $104.50 s MGA Windshield Packing Strip Gift certificates canbeordered bymail ortelephone. Our toll-tree linesareopenloryour This is a 5" rubber strip that fits at the ends of MGB Chrome License Lamp Assembly convenience. Inthe USA and Canada call (800) 235-6954. Please orderand payfor the windshield frame betweenframe and body. (Roadsters'GTs from (c)339095 to 409140.) certificates separatelyIrom othertransactions orsend separate checks.Also, payment 280 155 Reg. $1.50 Sate $1.25 Sold individually. 144-220 Reg.S22.75 Sate $18.75 with a chargecardwill letus shipimmediately, while usinga personalcheckmaycause MGA Headlamp Seal Set a delay. Note: Gift Certificates mustbe usedduring the 1991 calendaryear-theywill no: Complete set contains two bucket to body MGB License Lamp Lans & Bulb Holder seals and two rim to lamp seals. (Roadsters'GTs from (c)339095 to 409140.) 281-108 Reg. S15.95 Sate $12.50 Sold individually. Compare trie Savings^. jg—eiSramriSfi 158 915 Reg. 5 7.25 Sate $6.25 MGA Fuel Filler Neck Seal $25 Certificate Now $21.25 Seals around the filler neck at the trunk floor. MGB Wiper Arm Spindle Finisher $50 Certificate Now $42.50 282-720 Reg. $ 1.75 Sate $ 1.50 Bright chrome finish, tils roadsters only. V:a GiffcERnfian; 145-260 Reg. S 4.95 Sate $ 4.2S $100 Certificate Now $85.00 MGA Twin Cam Head Gasket $250 Certificate Now $212.50 296-395 Reg. $44.50 Sale $39.50 MGB License Lamp & Map Lamp Chrome Cover $500 Certificate Now $425.00 MGA Gearbox Gasket Set As a license lamp cover, it fits $1000 Certificate Now $850.00 296-440 Reg. $ 8.95 Sale $ 6.75 1963 thru 74 (except 70 split-bumper cars.) As a map light cover, it fits 1963 thru 71. MGA 1500 Tachometer 158-510 Reg. SI9.95 Sate $16.25 Brand new. not rebuilt! This is the very early style MGB Vacuum Advance Pipe Assembly Uiajfits thru (c)14089 only. Strictlylimited to Rts 1963 thru '67: all 18G. GA&GB engines. MGB Owner's Manual MGB Sunvisor Inner Support Anchor stock on hand. 163*40 Reg. $19.95 Sate$17.50. Appropriate for 1970-74 cars. Containsall (Roadsters from (c)184497 on.) 360-375 Reg. $149.50 Sate $12955 the general data you need to understand 233-930 Reg. $ 5.75 Sate $ 4.75 MGB Clear Front and maintain your car. Handy for learning MGA Jack Assembly Flasher Lamp Lens what all the knobs and switches are sup MGB Oil Cooler Hose Bracing Strap A great reproductKXi of the jack supplied with Rts 1963 thru '69. (Roadsters posed to do, with service requirements, j 235-988 Reg. $ 6.25 Sate $ 5.50 all MGAs except the late 1600 Mklls. Com to (c)187213:GTsto (c)187841.):' correct lubricants, tire pressures, etc. plete with handle. 164-775 Reg. $ 8.95 Sate $ 6.70 210-970 Reg. SI 0.55 Sale $8.95 MGB Heater Control Knob 386-900 Reg. $72.50 Sate $64.50 Fits 196B thru '70. (Roadsters-GTs from MGBFront SIde Flasher Lamp ChromaRim MGBSeat Slide Packing/Spacer Strip (c)138401 to 219000.) MGA Breather Hose Fits 1963 thru '69. (Roadsters to (c)187213; Fits between seat slide and floorboard. Sold 233-965 Reg. 5 8.45 Sate $ 7.25 Fits between valve cover and rear air filter. GTs to (c)187841.) individually. 8 required. 372-050 Reg. 5 6.95 Sale $ 5.45 164-780 Reg $17.25 Sate $1455 228-175 Reg. $1.10 Sate $0.90 MGB Defroster Control Knob Fits 1968 thru '70. (RoadstersVGTs Irom MGA -1600 Mkll" MGBAmber Front Side Lamp Lans MGB Guide To Purchase & Restoration (C)138401 to 219000.) Cowl and Trunk Lid Chrome Medallion Fits 1963 thru '69. (Roadsters to (c)187213; Perhaps the best guide ever for the MGB 233-985 Reg. $ 8.45 Sate $ 7.25 408-420 Reg. $ 7.95 Sate $ 6.50 GTsto(c)187841.) owner who wants to tackle a restoration 164-795 Reg. $ 8.95 Sate $ 750 solo. This hardbound. 200 page book cov MGB Seat Savers MGA Shift Lever Boot Top Ring ers just about every phase ol a total res Save your seats with a set 326-480 Reg. $ 2.85 Sate $ 2.45 MGB Tall Lamp Seating Gasket toration—even the difficultaspects likerust ol our MGB seat savers! Fits between lamp and body from 1970 on. repair and dash panel restoration. Washable heavy-duty poty/ MGA Gearbox Mainshart (Roadsters from (c)187211; GTs from 211-365 Reg.S27.50 Sate $24.95 cotton blend, these slip on This is the flange type fittedfrom beginning of (C)187841.) and off in secondsand have "GD"engines on. ft 164-880 Reg. $ 3.90 Sate $ 3.25 MGBWorkshop Manual a storage pocket in the rear 451-370 Reg. $ 159.95 Sate $109.95 Appropriate for 1962-74 cars. This reprint of ottno backrest.Sold in pairs. MGB Tall Lamp Lens Gasket the official factory service manual is the most Black 1963 thru '68 MGA Roadster Wood Rear Cockpit Rail Fits between lens and base Irom 1970 on. completeandauthoritative available. The most 237-330 Reg. $74.90 Sate $67.50 453-265 Reg. $21.50 Sate $1855 (Roadsters Irom (c)187211; GTs from important tool an MGB owner could have! Tan 1963 thru'68 (0)187841.) 212-320 Reg. $45.00 Sate $41.50 237-340 Reg. $74.90 Sale $67.50 MGA Front Bumper Set 164-883 Rog. $ 255 Sale $ 2.45 Black 1969 thru '80 Reproduction triple chrome plated three MGB Gold 237-350 Reg. $78.90 Sate $74.95 piece set. MGB Side Lamp Lens Gasket Body Side mm Tan 1969 thru'80 454-880 Reg. $64.95 Sate S5955 Fits between lens and baso from 1970 on. Stripe Kit 237-360 Reg. $78.90 Sate $74.95 (Roadsters from (c)187211; GTs from As applied by MGA Coupe Rear Window Set (0)187841.) many dealers MGB "AMCO" Threshold Plate Set Engineered lor a perfect fit. these reproduc 164-910 Reg. $ 175 Sate $ 1.45 on new cars in Later MGBs had lactory-installed threshold tion curved glass pieces are produced to lac- the early 70s. these attractive stripes run just plates, probably becauseearly cars looked so tory original standards. Complete 3 piece sot. MGB "Eared-Base" Dash Illumination Bulb above the belt-line. Add a new, distinctive look good with these neat accessory items. These 456-438 Reg. $ 375.50 Sale $349.95 170-110 Reg. $0.90 Sate $0.75 lo your MGB! ribbed aluminum Moss-made reproductions fit 215-360 Reg. $31.50 Sate $27.25 all MGBs and look great! MGA Roadster Rear Shroud MGB Brake Master Cylinder Repair Kit 240-610 Reg. $15.90 Sate $13.50 Becauseofthe size ofthis item,it must be paid Fits dual line-servo assist system cars. MGB Body Side Stripe Kits for in advance & shipped truck freight collect. (1974 1/2 on.) The original, factory optional side stripe that MGB Bra 457-725 Reg. $1395.00 Sate $1195.00 180-785 Reg. $17.10 Sale $1455 goes along the lower partof your MGB. Espe Fits 1975 thru '80 rubber-bumper cars. An cially suited to late rubber-bumpered cars as it attractive and effective guard against paint MGA Rear Fender Rust Repair Panels MGB Clutch Slave Cylinder Repair Kit helps to visually blend the bumpers into the damage from airborne gravel, stow moving Thesesteel panels replace approximately the 180-960 Reg. $ 2.85 Sate $ 2.60 overall body shape. Easy to install. bugs and other road debris. Heavy black lower 10" of your rusted out rear fenders Black Stripe Kit vinyl construction with padded straps that between the wheel arch and door. MGB Front Disc Brake Rotor 215-370 Reg. $39.95 Sale $36.95 easily cSp over your tender edges. Right Hand 182-170 Reg. $32.45 Sale $27.95 Silver Stripe Kit 242-890 Reg. $78.95 Sate $74.50 457-780 Reg. $24.95 Sate $1955 215-375 Reg. $39.95 Sate $36.95 Left Hand MGB Clutch Disc Gold Stripe Kit 457-790 Reg. S24.95 Sate $1955 Brand new. not rebuilt1 215-380 Reg. $44.50 Sate $39.95 190-250 Reg. $41.60 MGA Rrst Gear & Hub Assembly Sale $36.50 MGB Heater Control Knob 461 -470 Reg. 5 279.50 Sate $249.95 Fits 1963 thru '67. (Roadsters to (c)138400: Moss Motors, Ltd. MGB Chrome Hub Cap GTs to (c)139471.) P.O. Box 847 MGA Reverse Gear Fits 1963 thru '69. sold individually. 233-890 Reg. $ 7.95 Sate $ 6.50 Goleta, California 93116 461-660 Reg. $49.95 Sate $42.50 200-270 Reg. $25.75 Sate $22.50 805-968-1041 MGB Grille Bar MGA Gas Cap Z^-tS' MGB Radiator Cap (10 lbs.) This traditional •AMCO"style grille bar looks Areally nice reproduction of wf^/^ji' Fits 1968 thru 75. (Roadsters trom (c)138401 great and protects your grille and hood Irom 800-235-6954 uScU the original lift-lever" cap. ^iz^-- to 386000: GTs from (c)139472 on.) parking lot damage 470-190 Reg. $19.95 Sate 514.75 202-090 Reg. 5 4.75 Sate $ 4.25 244-110 Reg. $5455 Sate $47.50 805-968-69102,,ouWorldwidefax

MOSS MOTORING, PA GE 4E MGB Gearbox Mainshaft Triumph TR2-TR3A jQSS Fits 1963 thru '67 cars withstandard gearbox Starter DriveSleeve I I • Ml t? IE • only. (Roadsters to (c)138400; GTs to rrlurnpti Usually thefirst thing "—f* (c) 139471.) to fail on early "short-nose" starters, we've re- Special lis 451-370 Reg. $159.95 Sale$109.95 engineered this item tor longer service life. 549-580 Reg. $26.50 Sale $21.95 MGB mi Wheal Reground I Triumph TR2-TR3B Wiper Blade Fits 196? " repVoductrw :: Crankshaft Sale $8455 554-070 Reg. S 8.95 Sate $7.25 Fitsall5-main 263-840 Sole$129.95 engines. Suppliedcom- Triumph TR7 Speedometer Triumph TR2-TR4A 1plete withrod and mainbearings. Rts '978 thru 81. Replacement Type Distributor Cap MGB Gearshift Lever Boot 451-670 Reg. $249.95 Sale $229.95 071-703 Reg. $74.50 Sato $34.95 560-120 Reg. $12.65 Sate $11.25 Fits 1963 thru '67. (Roadsters to (c) 138400: GTs to (C)1394 MGB Body Molding Strip Set Triumph TR7 Tachometer Triumph TR4-TR250 Horn Push Brush 282-340 Reg. $ 755 Sate S 6.75 Complete 6 piece strip set with all neces 071-707 Reg.S8455 Sale S49.95 560-430 Reg. $11.10 Sale $8.95 sary mounting hardware. MGB Radiator Support Seal 453-478 Reg. S43.50 Sate $37.50 Triumph TR7 Clock Triumph TR3A-TR6 Fits between radiatorandsupport. '67 thru 77. 071-708 Reg. $49.50 Sale $34.95 Rear Brake Shoe Adjuster Assembly 282-905 Reg. S 755 Sate 5 6.50 MGBRostyle Wheel Trim Ring Fits TR3As with9"GirlingbrakesfromTS56377 This factory optional trim ring really perks up Triumph TR7 Loft Front Sidelamp thru TR6. MGB Rrewall the lookofyourwheels. Sold individually. 071-730 Reg. $37,50 Sale 528.50 582-280 Reg. S21.15 Sate $18.50 Master Cylinder Blanking Plug 455-370 Reg. $1455 Sate $13.95 282-970 Reg. $ 4.25 Sate 5 3.75 Triumph TR7 Workshop Manual Triumph TR2-TR3B Handbrake Grip MGB Rear Fender Rust Repair Panels This reprint ol the official factory service 582-6G5 Reg. $ 9.95 Sale $ 7.95 MGB Oil Cooler Hose Grommet These panels replace approximately the lower manual is the most completeand authorita Fitted lo radiator support bracket. 10" of your rusted out rear fender between the tive manual availableto Ihe TR7 ownerand i Triumph TR3B-TR6 282-975 Reg. S 2.30 Sate $ 1.95 wheel arch and door. incorporates a reprint ol the officialfactory ! Front Disc Brake Rotor Right Hand Driver's Handbook. Fits TR3B (TCF series). MGB Gearbox Gasket Set 457-580 Reg. $19.95 Sate $14.95 071-945 Reg. $45.00 Sate $3955 TR4 from CT4690 with For non-overdrive gearboxes only. Fits 1963 Left Hand wire wheels/CT4388 thru '67. (Roadsters to (c)138400; GTs to 457-585 Reg. $19.95 Sate 514.95 Triumph TR6 Overdrive with disc wheels, all (c)139471.) Rear Casing Oil Seal TR4As. TR250S and TR6s. 296-440 Reg. S 8.95 Sate $ 6.75 MGB Stainless Steel Fits "J" type overdrives from 1973 thru '76. 586-510 Reg. $31.40 Sate $28.95 Exhaust Header 121-125 Reg. $6.65 Sate $5.25 MGB Pilot Shaft Bushing High performance Triumph TR3A-TR3B For 5-main engines only. Iree-flow 3-branch de Triumph TR7 Rear Shroud "Triumph" Nameplate 330-420 Reg. $ 4.75 Sale $ 4.25 sign with the extra Brake Master Cylinder Repair Kit 601 -210 Reg. $ 9.95 Sate $ 8.50 benefit of heavy-gauge 180-785 Reg. $17.10 Sale $14.95 MGB Speedometer stainless steel con Triumph Lights/Flasher/Dimmer Switch Rts 1980 onry.(Roadsters from(c)501001 on.) struction. Guaranteed Triumph TR250 Owner's Manual Fits TR6 Irom (c)CF1 to CF12500 (1973). 360-905 Reg. $90.35 Sate $6955 for lifeby the manufac Supplied with every car when new, this 635-660 Reg. $58.75 Sale $5455 turer! Legal in Califor qualityreprintofIhe originalcontains allthe nia for racing vehicles which may never be general data you need to understand and Triumph TR4A MGB Temperature Gauge used upon a highway. Other states may have maintain your car. Spin-On Fits 1972 thru 76. similar legislation; pleasecheck betore order 210-730 Reg. $8.95 Sate S 7.75 Oil Filler Adaptor 360-890 Reg. $74.65 Sate $49.95 ing Rtscars with Tecalemit fil 459-015 Reg. $238.50 SaleS21955 Triumph TR250-TR6 ter heads only. Makes oil MGBTemperature Gauge Zenlth-Stromberg filter changes clean and Rts 1977 thru '80. j MGB 1975-'80 Exhaust Manifold Kit Carburetor Diaphragm simple and makes you 360-930 Reg. $77.85 Sate $49.95 Designed for the late MGB owner who is | Sold individually. more likely to change your oil more often! I convening to dual SUor Weber carbure 366-040 Reg. $ 2.35 Sate $ 155 Order spin-on oil filter # 235-895 separately MGB Fuel Gauge tors. This well crafted cast iron manifold, 635-825 Reg. $27.20 Sale $23.50 Fits 1977 thru'80. complete with studs and gasket, directly Triumph TR2-TR4 360-940 Reg. $45.95 Sale $29.95 replaces the original combination intake/ Oil Pressure Gauge Rex Line Triumph TR2-TR4 Spin-On Oil Filter exhaust manitold. To simplify installation, a 376-160 Reg.S17.95 Sate $1455 For use with our accessory spin-on oil filter MGB Zonlth-Stromberg section ol down-pipe is included that can adaptor kit above only. Carburetor Diaphragm be easily slip-fitted to the exhaust system Triumph TR2-TR4 Jack Assembly 235-895 Reg. $ 6.95 Sate $ 555 Fits 1975 thru '80. Sold individually. without any welding. Legal in Californiafor Anexact duplicate ofthe most common design 366-040 Reg. $ 2.35 Sate $ 1.95 racing vehicles which may never be used (there were several versions). Appropriate for Triumph TR2-TR3B Wind Wing Set upon a highway. Other states may have allcars except earlyTR2s to TS5469.Supplied Eliminates ^nnoying side drafts. Clear MGB Oil Pressure Gauge Rex Line similar legislation; please check before less ratchet handle. plexiglass with chrome mounting brackets. 376-180 Reg. $18.95 Sate $15.95 ordering. 389-000 Reg. S39.95 Sale $3455 Easily installed without drilling. 459-070 Reg. S 149.95 Sate $139.95 647-000 Reg. $43.50 Sale $3855 MGB Fuel Pump Triumph Spitfire Brand new original MGB Rrst Gear & Hub Assembly Painted Wire Wheel TriumphTR250-TR6 SU fuel pump, for positive Fits 1963 thru '67. (Roadsters to (c)1384C0; These60 spoke wire wheels Rear Suspension ground cars. Fits late1964thru '67. (Roadsters GTs to (0139471.) are unique to the Spitfire and Tube Shock from(c)44439 to (c)138400; GTsto (c)139471.) 461-470 Reg. $279.50 Sale $249.95 are genuine NOS Dunlop Conversion Kit 377-160 Reg. $104.40 Sate $98.50 wheels. Sold individually. This conversion kit MGB Reverse Gear supply strictly limited to stock on hand. significantly refines' MGB SU Carburetor Jets Fits 1963 thru '67. (Roadsters to (c)138400; 454-785 Reg. $147.50 Sate $109.95 the handling and ride Fits 1963 thru '71 cars with HS-4 carburetors. GTs to (c)139471.) of your car. Unlike Front Jet 461-660 Reg. $49.95 Sale $42.50 Triumph TR7 Window Regulator Handle other conversion kits 378-430 Reg. $1355 Sale $ 955 472-520 Reg. 5 3.80 Sale $ 3.25 on the market, ours Rear Jet MGB Rostyle Wheel Painting Mask transmits the suspen 378-440 Reg. $13.95 Sate $9.95 This thin clear plastic template makes Triumph TR250-TR6 sion load to the original shock mounts on Ihe painting the black "petals" on your later Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal frame, not the wheel arch sheet metal. The MGB Electric Window Lift Kit MGB Rostyle wheels a snap. Simply strip 520-320 Reg. $ 5.95 Sate 5 455 complete kit contains 6 precision welded Manufactured in England by Smiths. The your wheel, paint with our original silver/ structural steel brackets, grade5 high strength drive motor is easily installed inside your gray spray paint (also on sale), then center fasteners, rubber isolation pads, 2 shock ab door with a small, neat cover plate fitting the template and spray black. A little pa Triumph TR4A-TR6 sorbers with mounting hardware and complete where the window handle used to be. The tience yields great results! IRS Rear Hub Bearing Kit instructions. control switches can be mounted to your 462-705 Reg. S29.95 Sale $2255 Complete kit including inner &outer bearings, 670-118 Reg. $173.95 SaleS15955 door panel, centerconsole or dash and an inner & outer seals and collapsible spacer. emergency crank handle is included for MGB Window Regulator Handle One kit does one side. Triumph TR250-TR6 use in case of a power failure. Fits 1967 on. 525-230 Reg. $29.95 Sale $24.95 Front Suspension 386-950 Reg. $199.95 Sale $149.95 472-520 Reg. $ 3.80 Sale S 3.25 Competition Spring Set Triumph TR2-TR3A Exact duplicates of the heavy- MGB Steering Wheel Motif MGB Thermostatic Fan Amber Turn Signal Warning Lamp duty springs supplied by the Fits 1968tolate '69. (Roadsters from(c)138401 Switch Sealing Bush Fils to approximately 1960. British Leyland Special Tuning to (c)187210: GTs from (c)139473 to 187840.) (Roadsters from (c)410001 to (c)511519.) 542-195 Reg.$16.90 Sale $12.75 Department. Provides a lirmer, 408-225 Reg. $26.50 Sale $21.95 542-205 Reg. S 4.50 Sale $ 3.45 more controlled ride. Complete Triumph TR6 Right Front set of two. MGB Trunk Lid MGB Door Top Rail Sel 'Parking'Side LampAssembly Reg. S89.95 Sale $79.95 Chrome "MGB" Motif Fits 1963 thru '65. Original style padded rail This lamp was fitted (Roadsters to (c)394009.) assemblies upholstered in black vinyl with from 1969 to 72 only and Triumph TR4A-TR6 408-440 Reg. S 3.75 white piping. Easy to install, set of two. was distinguished from the later 73-74 lamp Rear Suspension Rebound Rubber 639-508 Reg. S 189.95 Sale S169.95 assembly by it's chromed edge. Right hand 674-610 Reg. S 6.65 Sate S 5.25 MGB Rear Exhaust Pipe Hanger side only on sale. Fits1963thru'69. (Roadsters/GTsto(c)167815.) MGB 1977-'80 544-140 Reg. 5 129.50 Sale $119.50 Triumph TR6 Wheel Trim Ring 412-050 Reg. S 5.65 Sale $ 4.95 Navy Vinyl Front Seat Kit Sold individually. Th:s is our original Triumph TR250 674-715 Reg. $21.95 SaleS1955 British Leyland style seat Front Parking Lamp Lens & Rim MGB Camshaft kit manufactured Amber lens with chrome rim. Triumph TR6 Fits 18GB thru GK engines. in England 544-290 Reg. $12.95 Sale $10.25 Silver Plastic Wheel Centerpiece 451-325 Reg. 5 211.85 Sate $19955 on the original Correct for 1973 on. but canbe lilted to earlier equipment. BeautifullyV" 1—- Triumph TR4-TR250-TR6 carsityou prater. Name plates(#601-310) and MGB Hood Prop Rod duplicates the original Cowl Vent Seal seating springs (#601-315) available sepa Fits 1963 thru 70. navy vinyland dielectrically welded seams. Rts TR6 to (c)CC85737. rately. 457-470 Reg. $12.95 Sate $10.50 641-610 Reg. $225.50 Sale $169.95 680-390 Reg. $ 9.90 Sale $ 8.75 674-725 Reg. $13.65 Sale 5 955

MOSS MOTORING,PAGE 4F Triumph TR4A-TR250-TR6 Triumph TR2-TR4A Rocker Arm Shaft Jaguar XK120-140-15O Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bushing 851-020 Reg. $45.95 Sale 539.95 Ignition Wire Carrier 680-110 Reg. $5.10 Sale $4.75 Jaguar XK150 031-923 Reg. $21.50 Sate $17.50 Chrome Hood Mascot Triumph TR2-TR3B Triumph TR2-TR3B This is a great reproduction ol Ihe lactory Jaguar XK150 Inner Fender Plate Upper Seal Adjustable Steering Wheel optional "Leaping Jaguar" mascot. Rear Disc Brake Caliper 680-550 Reg. $ 3.90 Sale $ 3.25 Great reproduction of the 011-706 Reg. $64.10 Sate $59.95 Piston & Cylinder factory optional adjustable Fits cars with square disc Triumph TR2-TR3B steering wheel. Not inter Jaguar XK150 Aluminum Chassis ID Plato pads; 1 5'8" bore. Sold individually. 4 required. Gearshift Lever Boot changeable with the 011-710 Reg $17.35 Sale $15.25 031-992 Reg. $146.75 Sate $12455 680-680 Reg. $11.85 standard non-adjustable wheel. Sate $ 955 -% 853-730 Reg. $174.50 Sate $149.95 Jaguar XK140 Hood Badge Jaguar XK140 011-714 Reg $16.95 Sate $15.95 Cloth Bound Wiring Harness Triumph TR4A-TR250-TR6 Triumph TR4-TR250 Front Fender Bead Original style cloth braiding over PVC insu Gearshift Lever Lower Grommet 854-120 Reg. $12.25 SaleS10.50 Jaguar XK120-140 lated wires. Our harnesses are complete 680-730 Reg. $1755 Sate $1355 Aluminum Dash Plaque and include virtually all sub-harnesses. Triumph TR4-TR250 Quality ohoto-etched reproduction of the 356-240 Reg. $434.35 Sate $419.95 Triumph TR250-TR6 Upper Rear Fender Bead i dash plaque fittedfrom1954 on certifying Tachometer Drive Cable 854-180 Reg. $10.50 Sate $9.50 each car to be an exact replica of the 141 Jaguar XK150 732-030 Reg. $14.55 mph record breaker. Rear Disc Brake Piston Repair Kit Triumph TR3-TR3B 011-718 Reg 514.45 Sate $12.50 Fits all cars with 1 5/8' pistons. Triumph TR6 Speedometer Rear Long Fender Bead 513-240 Reg. $64.35 Sale $57.50 Fits 1973 thru 76. 854-220 Reg. S12.50 Sate $10.50 Jaguar XK120 760-300 Reg. SI32.45 FrontBumper ChromeThreaded Extension Jaguar XK120 Bottom Radiator Hose Sate $119.95 Triumph TR3-3B Front Fender Bead Sold individually. 4 required. 570-016 Reg. $12.95 Sate $10.95 854-235 Reg. 513.50 Sate $11.75 011 -731 Reg. $1255 Sate $10.75 Triumph TR6 Oil Pressure Gauge"* Jaguar XK120-140-150 Fits 1973 thru 76. Triumph TR3-TR3B Jaguar XK120 Front Bumper Flexible Fuel Line 760-340 Reg. $58.95 Sate $4955 Rear Short Fender Bead Threaded Extension Tapered Washer Braidedstainlesssteel exterior with non-aging 802-815 Reg. S 4.25 Sate $ 3.75 Sold individually, 4 required. teflon intendr. Guaranteed for life! Triumph TR4-TR250 011-812 Reg 5 1.65 Sate $1.45 590 035 Reg. $24.75 Sate $19.95 Windshield Frame Attachment Plate Anodired aluminum as original. Jaguar XK120 Jaguar XK120-140-150 801 -025 Reg. $ 3 95 Sale $ 3.45 Large Chrome Bumper Dome Nut Gearshift Lever Rubber Bushing Triumph Sold individually. 6 required. 682-010 Reg. $ 2.80 Sale $ 2.45 Triumph TR4-TR250-TR6 TR250-TR6 Muffler 011-732 Reg. $4.95 Sate $355 Hood Locator/Buffer Fits early cars up to (c)CC75000. Fits TR4 from (b)37689CT on. 862-070 Reg. $92.60 Sate $84.95 Jaguar XK120 Sold individually 0 Small Chrome Rear Overrider Dome Nut Seascrs 802 390 Reg. $4.05 Sate $ 3.65 Sold individually. 4 required. 011-738 Reg. $4.90 Sate $4.35 Triumph TR2-TR3 Gireetirgis! Front Bumper Overrider J a qi J a r Jaguar XK150 FHC Rear Window Seal Fits small mouth cars only. 011-736 Reg. $54.70 Sate $44.95 802-750 Reg. $24.20 Sate $21.50 hlilaH rfl &i Jaguar XK150 Roadster Triumph TR2-TR3B ThresholdPlateSet Door Top To Window Seal Original type polished aluminum door sill fin Jaguar XK120 Rear Engine Mount 011 -747 Reg. $ 7.75 Sale $ 655 ishing panels. Fits roadsters lo (c)672481 and FHCr. tc 855-858 Reg. $21.75 Sate $1855 (CJ679815 Sott ind.viduaHy. Jaguar XK120-140 On-145 Reg. $24.50 Sate $19.95 Roadster Wood Top Bow Sol Triumph TR2-TR3 Supplied as a pair. Spare Tire & Tool Roll Strap Set Jaguar XK120-140-150 011-752 Reg. 535.95 Sate $29.95 802-845 Reg. $24.95 Sale $19.95 Cam Cover Chrome Dome Nut Sold individually, 22 required. 6 Jaguar Factory Shop Manual Triumph TR4 011-148 Reg. S 2.75 Sate $2.25 Reprintol the original XK120 shop manual, Door Check Strap Assembly including all XK140 and XK150 supple Fits up to (b)22343CT. Jaguar XK120-140-150 to) ments. Includes in-dopth coverage ol all Right Hand Cam Cover Nut Washer aspects of maintenance, repair and major 803-010 Reg. $24.90 Sate $21.75 Chrome plated copper. Sold Individually. overhaul, probably the most important tool Left Hand 22 required. you could own! 803-020 Reg. $24.90 Sale $21.75 011-176 Reg. S 0.60 Sate $0.50 011-753 Reg. $84.75 Sate $79.95 Sale Prices Valid Triumph TR4-TR4A-TR250 Jaguar XK120 Jaguar XK140 November 12thru Rear Bumper Overriders Top Radiator Hose Rear License Plate Lamp Bracket Right Hand 011-175 Reg. $15.75 Sale $12.50 011-754 Reg. $78.50 Sate $72.95 804-200 Reg. $23.50 Sate $21.25 December 30,1990 Left Hand Jaguar XK120 Radiator Bypass Hose Jaguar XK120-140 804-210 Reg. $23.50 Sale $21.25 011-181 Reg. S 9.95 Sate $7.50 Roadster Cockpit Rail Trim End Plug Sold individually. 8 required. Triumph TR250-TR6 Jaguar XK150 011-790 Reg. $7.95 Sate $7.15 Notes On Ordering... Stellite Exhaust Valves Carburetor Throttle Shaft Orders must be received in our Goleta, Constructed of stainless steel Fits HD8 SUs only. Jaguar XK120 California office by December30.1990 (not and faced with Stellite. a hard Standard size, sold individually. Headlamp Mounting Rubber just postmarked by) lo qualify tor these wearing and highly bum resistant 011-187 Reg.S1l.95 Sale$9.50 011-805 Reg. $5.75 Sale $4.95 special prices, so be sure to order early! alloy, these valves willconsid All items listed in this newsletter and sale erably outlast stock valves. Jaguar XK120-140-150 Jaguar XK140-150 Sold individually. Front Outer Wheel Bearing Headlamp Mounting Rubber section do not include shipping and han TR250-TR6 to (e)CF1UE 011-226 Reg. $14.65 Sate $12.25 011806 Reg. $5.95 Sate $455 dling charges orlocal sales tax (CA and NJ 821-115 Reg.S15.95 £ residents only). II you send prepayment TR6lrom(c)CF1UE Jaguar XK150 Disc Brake Rotor with your order, please see our current 821-125 Reg. $15.95 £ 011 -875 Reg. $ 104.50 Sale $94.50 Update/Price list lor shipping rates to your area. Triumph TR2-TR3B Radiator Cooling Fan Jaguar XK120-140-150 We always plan to have adequate sup 834-030 Reg. $69.95 Sale $59.95 Jack Hole Cover plies of sate items in stock, but there is no 011-876 Reg. 516.95 Sate $13.95 Triumph TR6 Top Radiator Hose real way ofanticipating demand. We recom Rts from CF35001 on. Jaguar XK140 FHC Rear Window Seal mend therefore, that sale items be ordered 834-605 Reg. $11.95 Sate $ 9.95 Jaguar XK150 Front Brake Hosa 011-909 Reg. $58.75 Sate $49.95 "Backorder Yes" so that you willreceive the 011 -249 Reg. $22.80 Sate $1850 full benefit of the sale prices even it we run TriumphTR250-TR6 BottomRadiator Hose Jaguar XK120-140-150 out of our initial stocks. Because of the This is the curved one that fits beween the Jaguar XK120-140-150 Lower Ball Joint Ball Pin nature of our business, obsolete British pump and pipe. Clutch Slave Cylinder Hose 011-922 Reg. $103.35 auto parts, our supply of some items is 834-640 Reg. $ 4.60 Sale $ 4.25 011-252 Reg. $21.40 Sate $1755 Sale $89.95 limited and we are unable to replenish them when depleted. With the exception of these Jaguar XK120-140 Jaguar XK12O-14O-150 items, we canrestock temporarilyexhausted Triumph TR6 Anti-Sway Bar Mounting Rubber Windshield Wiper Blade supplies in a reasonably short time. Our Water Pump & Pulley 011-289 Reg. $10.75 Sate $ 9.25 Fits late XK120S thru XK150 with 5/8" bars. minimum order is $10.00 please. Fits later cars Irom 011 -938 Reg. $ 3.95 Sate $ 3.45 (e)CF35001Eon. Jaguar XK120 Oil Level Sending Unit 835^)55 Reg. $89.50 011-310 Reg. $57.50 Sate $44.50 Jaguar XK120-140-150 Tappet 011-940 Reg. $13.05 Sate $11.75 Jaguar XK120-140 Windshield Wiper Arms Moss Motors, Ltd. Triumph TR6 This is the nut type fitted from 1949 thru '55. Jaguar XK120-140-150 Gearbox Layshaft P.O. Box 847 Oil Pump Rotor & Vane Assembly Left Hand Fits all varieties ol XKgearboxesas well as Mk Goleta, California 93116 Fits Irom (e)CC66297 on. 011-326 Reg. $16.95 Sate $12.95 VII. VIII and IX sedans. 805-968-1041 836-210 Reg. $24.50 Sate $21.50 Right Hand 011-960 Reg. $64.50 Sate $56.95 011-327 Reg. $1655 Sate $12.95 Triumph TR2-TR4A Oil Pipe Jaguar XK120-140 800-235-6954 JScU Fits between fitter head and flex line. Jaguar XK140-150 Steering Rack Mount Roadster Door Lock Chrome Cover Plate 836-570 Reg. $17.95 Sate $14.50 011-586 Reg. $18.95 Sate $15.95 031-052 Reg. $10.20 Sate $ 855 805-968-6910 •$&„.-«

MOSS MOTORING, PAGE4G • •W-ci^532&J"a Sports Car Gallery Marshall-Nordec Supercharger Sports Car Galleryfeatures a memorable British sports car photo (or several) in each issue ofthe Moss Motoring. Pleasesend your photos to:Editor,MossMotoring Sports Car Gallery. 400 Rutherford Street. Goleta. CA 93117 (Inthisissueo/Sports Car Gallery.Hugh Geisler. ofMount Crawford. VA showsushis 1956 MGA 1500. Hefeelsthat 'seven months' wasa longterm restoration...how about you?-Ed.)

Moss Motors, in cooperation wilh a group of MG enthusiasts from Argentina, has retooled, looriginal specifications, iheMarshall-Nordec supercharger thatwasorigi nally offered fortheMGTCand TD. Alimited production runisplannedbasedonorders received prior totheend of 1990. Duetotheunfortunately high cos!of retooling just a small number ofsuperchargers, we do require aSI000.00 deposit, which will ensure your delivery inspring of 1991.Onesingle complete unit isavciloble forimmediate sole at S3750.00. Serious inquiries should bodirected toChris Nowlan, Product Develop ment manager.

Classic-Fied Ads We accept advertisements for British Cars only; no parts ads. replicas or collectors, please. One time insertion is $35.00.Publication is quarterly, the deadline for the next issue is February 1.1991.We suggest you place your ad well in advance, and pleaselimit it to 50words or less. Cars which arc realistically priced have a better chance of being ' 'Maggie' came into mylifeinJuly 1989; itwasloveatfirst sight andIdomean'sight'. She sold. Due to space availability, ads received near the deadline may be held for the next was in a hundredpieces withouta lop or an interior. On top of a box was a MossMGA Issue. Late ads will run in the next Issue unless the advertiser specifies current issue catalog with the beautifulred car on the frontcover - need Isay more?' only. Please send typewritten copy, include your name, address and phone. Payment must be sent with ad lo: Classlc-fied Ads. 400 Rutherford Street. Goleta, CA 93117. 1975 MG Midget: Bright green, excellent 1959 Lotus 18 FormulaJr: Complete, new original condition. 39.378 miles, shop brakes, all original. $75,000. Offersand/or maintained, two tops, shop manual. trades considered. (209) 599-3095. $3,100.00. Mary Farris. (713) 470-0354. 19C7 MGB GT: Recently rebuilt engine. 1980 Triumph TR7: 5 speed, stick, con New tires. Wire wheels. Good restorable vertible. A/C, many new items; top, radi- condition. $2,000. Con or Brian Oamek at als.cassette-stereo,exhaustsystcm.53,500 (714) 794-7241. Redlands, CA miles. British racing green, tan Interior. $5,995. Mark Smith, (301) 340^849. MD. 1973 MGB GT: Restored from solid Texas Sporty car. Plenty of power. car. Nearly everything rebuilt or replaced. Fresh red paint, rebuilt engine Oess then 1961 TR3A TS44626LO Type 20: Have too 800 miles), carbs, hydraulics, front and many toys. Wish to sell those least used! rearsuspension,windshield, windowseals, Rebuilt engine with less than 2,000 miles. complete new Interior, most chrome, new Excellent condition. Repainted to original Pirelli tiresand more.$5,500OBO. Located yellow color. New tonneau cover, sidecur In Iowa. (319) 338-3867 evenings. tains and extra-wide white-wall tires. Driven no more 100 miles per year/last five 1971 MGB GT: 73,000 miles. 2 owner, to years. S7.895. Joe Koncil'a. Pueblo, CO. tally original and driven daily. Many new (719)54W909. parts. New paint, Interior, battery, tires, brakes, water pump and more. Am/Fm 1952 MG TD: All original. Completely re stereo. A very solid car. Must sell ASAP. stored. British racing green with Biscuit Sacrifice at $2,500. D. Mercaldo. 485 "I calleda friend ofminewhodoesrestoration andaskedhimtohavea lookat her. Tomy leatherinterior. F.nglne completelyrebuilt Amherst Ave., Staten Island. NY 10306. including new crankshaft, pistons, hard (718) 667-^57. knowledge. Bobhadneverseen an MGA before. After lookingheroverforan hour...he ened valve seats (uses super unleaded amazedme bysaying 'noproblem,a piece of cake'. Thatpiece ofcake tookuntilFeb. 1990 gas), etc. $18,500. James King, Santa Bar 1968 Triumph TR4A IRS: Red-Only 12 for Bob and Ito finish and was called 'a piece of...' many more limes. However, we had a bara, CA.(805) 685-2836. built.Absolutelystockincludingradio. Ev lot offun and learned a lot from ourrestoration," erything works, restored Interiors wire 1960 Austin-Healcy 3000 MKI: Excellent wheels, runs well. 104Koriginal miles. Se condition - runs great. 95% restored, new rious buyersonly. $10,000. (805) 492-1550. soft top. chrome spoke wheels, all new 2nd Annual MOJA Awards hydraulics, new paint job, much more. 1973 JaguarXKE V-12 Roadster BRG. no Asking $18,500. Call (408) 662-0339 for ap rust. $49,500. Oilers and/or trades consid D hehardworkoflocal British carclub ter just several stapled, photocopied pointment. ered. (209) 599-3095 newsletter and magazine staff often sheets. There will be various categories 1953 MG TD: Racing green. All original, 1951 MG TD: ground-up restored/rebuilt. goes unpraised and unrewarded. Here at depending up In the size and resources ClipperBluecolorwithBiscuitupholstery, Moss Motors we seehundreds ol interest available to the individual clubs, with mint condition. 99% restored. It is stored in my garage. Priced at $12,000 or make tan top and side curtains. Looks and runs ing club publications, full of in membership from under great. Pictures available for serious In formation, tips, and offer. Death forces sale. Please call (714) 100 members to over 846-1546. If no answer please leave Infor quiries. $18,000. Fred Sowers.Atascadero. news & events for Brit 1.000! mation on answering machine. The car Is CA (805) 461-3248. ish sports car owners. We awarded hun located in Huntington Beach. CA. Our intention behind dreds of dollars in Gift the Moss Journalism Certificates to winners Awards is to reward in last year'scontest, so Windshields • Windshields •Windshields those individuals who why wait? The deadline put in somuchhard work forthecontest is Febru and time to produce ary 1.1991. thesepublicationswhich Write In for your en promote and continue try form to: the British sports car " legacy. MOJA Contest Elcmentsconsideredforawardsinclude 400 Rutherford Street, Goleta. CA 93117 presentation, layout and contents. Don't Results and awards will be published In a worryifyourclubis tinyand your newslet future issue of Moss Motoring. Festive Car Logo Gift Wrap Paper

Ifyouare wrapping a present foryour Ifyou'vebeen purling offinstalling a newwindshield until thewinterstoragemonths, favoriteBritish sportscar enthusiast,or or you're tired of storingol chips and scratcheswhile driving, now Is the time to you wish a special person to know purchase a brand new windshield. Our windshield glass is cut to exact factory exactlywhomtheir greatgiftcamefrom, specifications foryourcarl » you'll want thisspecialmarquewrap- Windshields must be sentTruck Freight Collect duelothepackagesizelimitations of Eing paper. Each package contains3 UPS and the Post Office. irge sheets, withthe appropriate logo Jaguar XK150Windshield 011-905 S329.95 done ina holidayblueon a glossywhite Austin-Healey BJ7-8J8 Windshield 021-850 S280.50 background. MGA Roadster Clear Windshield 456070 $169.95 TriumphGift Wrap 221-895 S2.50 MGA Roadster Tinted Windshield 458-815 $119.50 MG Gift Wrap 221-885 $2.50 MGB Clear Windshield 458-810 $134.50 Healey Gift Wrap 221-880 $2.50 SprileMidget 948 Windshield, C5477 on 459-900 $159.95 Joguar GiftWrap 221-890 $2.50 SpriteMidget 1098-1500 Windshield 459-910 $127.15

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and the back is positioned better. and the top edgeof the aluminum cupped Remove each seat in turn and discard washer as shown In fig. 3. the wooden runner (1/4" thick) and sub Heard any Interesting tech tips lately?We're interested in publishing newand exciting stitutea wedge-shaped pieceof hardwood, approximatcly2riongbyl l/4"(tol 1/2") hints and tips ifapplicable. Send yourtech tip contributions to: Editor, Moss Motoring. 400Rutherford Street. Goleta, CA93117.Ifwe can use them, you'll receive a $20.00gift wide, and tapering from 1/4" to 3/4". Drill holes to match runner about 1/2" in di certificate. Sie* nev str/rei- aureus ameter. Press short pieces of 1/2" tubing, Q.wkijC30 >^>v- (9 K£Ot/'Ktc) aluminium or steel, and bolt seats backas (FAVirUCS ivoo-l. belore. The front bolt willneed to be longer, 1/4" x 28 bolt and 1 1/2" should do. (David will receive a gift certificatefor When properly assembled, the cork his contribution.) sealwill conform lo the depression of the cuppedaluminum washerandthe QittSliTJC32 entire jet assembly will be correctly positioned in Ihe main carburetor SU Carb Rebuild Kit body. Thisjet assemblypositioning is Installation critical if Ihe mixture adjusting nut is to effect full mixture control from rich Winter Storage Cradle Robert Koval Westmont. N.I to lean. William Bremer After installing a re-build kit in an SU Cape Elizabeth, ME carburetor (especially an H-series) it is Assembly In accordance with fig. 3 will As a resident of New England, I must sometimes impossible to achieve a suffi insure that the mixture adjusting nut will store my 1951 MG TD for the winter. Last ciently lean mixture by manipulation of provideenough jet travel to set thefuel/air winter(my first with aTD),1wantedto "fit" the mixture adjusting nut alone. Before mixture as lean as required while keeping theTD as a third car in my heated two car centerllne ol the cradle. resort Ing to thequick and make-shift solu the needle at its specified position in the garagesothat I could work on It from time I used the cradle successfully last win tion of lowering the needle in the piston, piston. to time. As an ex-sailboater, 1thought ol ter, but it is important to note that Ijacked examine these sketches carefully and Since the metal of the carburetor body building a "winter cradle" for the TD that thecarup on one side in order to slide the compare the actual carburetor to them. is soft, donot.in yourenthusiasmtosqulsh would (1) keepthetiresoff theground. (2) cradle underneath and clear the exhaust support the car on its suspension (not its system. The rear suspension u-bolts rest frame), and (3) allow me to easily move on the rear wood "cross-member" of the the TD against a garage wall (still leaving cradle, and I placed small wood wedges room for the other two cars) without hav under the front coil spring pan (taking ing to actually maneuver the car with Its care to clear the grease fitting) to ensure own steering. space between the front tires and the The biggestproblemwas finding swivel ground. The positioning of the two 2" x 4" casters ol sufficient load capacity to sup x 8' boards allows a hydraulic jack to be port the car. According to my research, placed under theframe rails on eitherside the TO weighs approximately 2100 lbs, to jack the car up. as you can't use the with a 49%/51% front/rear split. MG's own jack. (Smaller diameter casters Therefore, I neededcastorsof wellover would have allowed the cradle to slide 500 lb weight capacity. My local hardware cleanly under the car however, I was un st«rp was able to obtain fout Faultless able to find smaller casters of adequate 14IKW) swivel rasters, each with a 650 lb weight capacity.) capacity, which I bolted to a wood frame (Williamwillreceive ugiftcertificatetor made from two 2" x 4" x 8' ami one 2" x 8" his contribution.) The proper solution may be effected thecorkseal toltsproperdimension, over x 8", and assembled as shown in the draw through careful installation and assembly tighten the securing nut! Soak the cork ing, using (16) 2 1/2" bolts with washers technique.Thecorkseal,located between seal In light oil (a day or two if possible) and nuts to mount the casters and (8) the carburetor body and the cupped alu prior to assembly. The oil soak will make 31 /2" boltsto mount the 2 x 4s. As with any A More Comfortable Seat minum washer, fig. 1 and fig. 2, must be the cork seal pliable for easy assembly. construction project, It is necessary to David Lomasney spongy and pliable so that it "cold flows" (Robert will receive a gift certificate for think through the process especially if a into the cup of the washer as the securing Union City, CA his contribution.) reader might want to modify dimensions, nut Is tightened. When properly as etc. to fit another car. I suggest that mea Seatson MGBs aretoo flat. If the front Is sembled, only a thin line of cork (0.5 mm) Startplanning now forclubseason 1991. surements be done relative to the raised slightly they are more comfortable will be vtslblebetweenthecarburetorbody Sec page 8 for a listing ofevents!

photo...and perhaps a winner's gift certifi Photo, Continued from I cate. Read on! OUGH INDSCRI 4. Prizes will be awarded as follows: •Location CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS One Grand Prize: a $125.00 (one hun Try to pick a location where the back dred twenty-five dollar) Moss Motors gift ground does not compete with your sub certificate. First Prize: a $100.00 (one hun ject. For example, a forest grove or grassy dred dollar) Moss Motors gift certificate. knoll may look beautiful from a distance, Second Prize: a $75.00 (seventy-five dol but your close-up photo might highlight a The Club Scene lar) Moss Motors gift certificate. Third single tree growing up from your car's Prize: a $50.00 (fifty dollar) Moss Motors interior. Ken Smith gift certificate. Honorable mentions will Takean extrasecondto double-check your Club & Events Coordinator be awarded a $25.00 (twenty-five dollar) final shot. Is your neighbor's rusty Dodge Eur last report saw us at the MG Fes the spectators. Moss Motors gift certificate. All other en Dart also In the picture? Is smoke from your B.B.Q. throwing funny shadows tival at Niagara-1hat was backsome Almost immediately, the Moss RV was trants will receive a $5.00 gift certificate. time in July. Since then we have covered headingeast again, for a four day "sprint" Winning photographs will be published in across your hood? almost another 10,000 miles In the Moss to the giant University Motors Summer Moss Motoring. •lighting Club Support RV. attending some ol the MGParty inGrand Rapids, Michigan,where 5. Each entry must be labeled with the Dawn and twilight are the most dramatic superb meetings which have taken place MG"guru" John Twist achieved a lifetime photographer's name and address. Apply times to shoot photos. If you're shooting in the late summer of '90. ambition by attracting over 500 MGs to a separate label to the back of the print. midday and the sun is bright, beware of Take for instance, the 'Gatheringof the Douglas Walker Park! Surely the largest 6. This contest Is limited to black and heavy shadows or strong chrome reflec Faithful" held in Pcwaukec,Wisconsin. Here ever gathering of a single British marque white and/or color prints only. We regret tions that obliterate detail. Although It the "MG.MG.MG." (Milwaukee and Great in the western hemisphere, and to one that we are unable to accept color trans may seem odd. cloudy, overcast days gen Lakes, MG, Motor Car Group!) organized a who cut his teeth on 1,000 plus MG meets parencies for thiscontest. Entries must be erally produce great photos! no smallerthan 5x7 nor largerthan 11x14 splendid get-togetherof pre-'55 MGsat the in England, it was heartening to see driv •Focus Goll Hotel and CountryClub. Thecarshow glossy prints. ers make the effort to support what has Hand-held shots can be tricky to hold was even held on the golf course! becomethe premier Octagonal meeting in 7. Up to three (3) submissions will be accepted from each entrant. Each must be steady. Tripodsare best, but you can also We returned to California, where yet North America. If you MG people only rest your arm or camera on a fence post, another hugely successful Triumph labeled Individually. attend one MG event in your lifetime, this mail box, door jamb, etc. to steady your Marque daytook place at our Goleta facil has to be the one. We olfer our congratu 8. All entries become the property of Moss Motors for their exclusive use. No shot. ity. The Central Coast Triumphs laid on a lations to John & Caroline and their de Triumph haute cuisine with a pancake voted staff for organizing such a truly entries can be returned. •Color or Black & White? breakfast and refreshments throughout memorable weekend. 9. If there are recognizable persons in Color photos don't reproduce nearly as the beautiful day, in addition to organizing The sight of the Moss RV (a.k-a. the your photo, a signed release should ac well In black & white. Try a roll of black & the superb car show in our parking lot. "Moss Year Blimp" - "The Great White company your entry. white the next time you're shooting: the results might really surprise you! One Triumph TR4owner provedthevalue Whale", or the one we prefer, the "Moss 10.Uyou would like a list of the winners, of the saying"Ifyou'regoing to havewater MotherShip"!)shepherdlngsome300MGs send aSASEto Editor. Moss Motoring, 400 •Tips & Hints pump problems- have them on theway to In convoy from downtown Grand Rapids Rutherford Street, Goleta, CA 93117. Close up shots can be very effective. Just the Moss Marque day"! The unfortunate to therace track Is onewe will treasure for A Few Tips On Capturing makesurethat you and yourcameraaren't TR4owner arrived from the Bayarea with years to come! The Ultimate Car Photo reflected in your car's chrome or paint! real problems In the H20 department but No time to lose however, out through When shootingacomboperson/car photo, with the help of the Moss technical staff, a the three "l's" - Indiana. Illinois, and Iowa, If you have to dust off your camera, get the person as close as possible to the few parts out of our vast Triumph inven the long haul across Nebraska and Wyo after finding It hidden away on a high car so they don't look like just a back tory, and the advice of some three hun- ming to Idaho and the beautiful Columbia closet shelf, a fewtips on car photography ground distraction. dredTriumphenthusiastsbangingaround, GorgeofOregon,wherefour days later the might put you in the right frame of mind to Make sure you don't partially cut ofl the lie was able to make his 300 mile journey International Raceway at Portland was start snapping away. Our Moss staff pho car or your subject In the photo! home without any further trouble! It also tographers are only too happy to offer a proveda ready-made technicalsession for ClubScene, continuedon page 7 few hints to help you achieve the perfect

MOSS MOTORING, PAGE 5 IA[*23£RSg&£l9 The Third Fourth Part l-Choosing Our First British Sports Car Patty & Ron D'Aigle New York, New York

(Ron and Patty D'Aiglesent in a funny Mr.Archertotellhlm logofthetrialstheywentthrough inoblaining she'd just sold the and restoring their MGBGT.which was just little wreck. too long lo print in its entirety in Ihe Moss How It Began Motoring In this issue, you'll read Part I, which deals with finding their first British I didn't want a car. Ireally didn't want a sports car. Look for the continuation oftheir car but Patty threat story in our next issue-Ed.) ened to make my life nheycalled the color "llame orange" miserable if we but nature was trying her best to didn't get one. and reduce it to just plain orange. Correction, soon! We argued over the sports car that I was being the consummateaficionado of form, parrying Patty's startled look with, two-tone faded orange. You had to include Patty could no longer live without. The fine wrecks. I labored with the bonnet a "They all do that when they haven't been the rust! Still it was beautiful. rest of Sunday was spent with the New while and got it open. The meaning of driven for a while"! Despite thethin bluish March 8,1982. Check # 123 madeout for York Times automobile listings. The foreign hit home hard right here. I wasn't haze that was still visible at the other end one thousand two hundred dollars. About uninltiated's Dread of Dreads. It's an en giving it away, or so I thought, but geesh. of the block. I was In driver's heaven. I one thousand dollars too much for a rusty tire newspaper in Itself. this was the weirdest assemblage ol me turned around on the hill and coasted old MG. but we ^^^^^_^^_^^_ The lollowiiig chanical parts I'd ever seen. I knew the down. She coasted real good! wouldn't know that Saturdayfound us In very basics, but only about American en Once back in front of Mrs. Archer's. I for another eight Aboutone thousond dollars too much suburban New Jer gines. This was very loreign. And there signaled for Patty to join me and off we thousand! :or a rusty old MG, but we wouldn't know sey, driving a rented seemed to be so little of it! went. The ecstatic sounds coming from "Look all those car, armed with Patty sensed my conlusion and yelled the passenger side ol the car were clear in buttons and lights"! that for another eight thousand! gleanings from the the dead giveaway across the yard "Well, My wife was big on Times. I just knew how's It look"?Tills telegraphed my abso buttons and lights. there was someone lute Incompetenceto Mrs. Archerand must This was the weirdest assemblage of Mycomment was purelymechanical,down out there unscrupulous enough to embed havemadeher leel veryhappy Ihat Iwasn't mechanical parts I'd ever seen. Iknew the to-earth. "Geez. look at all those buttons his talons deep into our wallet and rip out the repairman come to IL\ her washer. and lights"! Boy, were we hooked! a chunk of money. Though feeble. Ikept up "Needssomework". Ireplied. Astockcom- very basics, but only about American It was a fatefully beautiful day, with the a resistance through the first and second ment, true, but onethrownout by mechan engines. This was very foreign. sun brilliant and the stage set for car- cars. And even through the little stir I felt ics the world over. You couldn't read buying.A used carsalesman'sdream. Any whenIspied thepurpleSpitfire. Theowner through It as easily. I turned my attention Andthere seemed tobe so little of it! thing placed on a lawn under these con was a kid who had recently joined the back to the car. Touche, Mrs. Archer! ditions was as good militaryand was parting with his toy. "Get Nervous and Inattentive, I didn't hear meaning. "I want this"! Notice how quickly as sold. 1 felt n and drive it", he said smiling. The anything she said. All I knew was that my selflessness was thrown tothe wind."This carwas starting to get to me. He loot was on the clutch. I could turn the is us"! This one was meant to hook me. as had miraculously squeezed a steeringwheel andthat I wanted herout ol if I needed hooking. "Listen to it"! This I Six into it. I don't know how. 1 the window so I could go and play Stirling shared, and down the avenue and up the ust know that thetruemean Moss! Writing this Is somewhat embar avenue and down... we went. It must have ing of the word "streak" rassing of course, but this Is what 1 was amused Mrs. Archergreatlybecausewhen really hit home when I thinking. Remember, I was not myself but we returned from our test drive,shecould stomped on it. It was a helpless subject, slave to Patty's occult do little else but giggle. She could prob way too much en machinations. ably read the words I was broadcasting gine. Even I knew Satisfied she'd straightened me out, with my eyes, "Take my money, take my that. This, and the Mrs. Archer pulled herself out ol the win money"! loose body panels, dow. But before I could back up I heard a Neither the backfire, nor the fact that it and fluids that loud tapping. My heart started to pound. ran on and on long after I'd turned the seemed to leak "Please don't let there be anything seri Ignition off could sway me (rom this ap from everywherein ously wrongwith thiscar,God"!Theprayer pointed round. Destiny was now my clos greater profusion over. Pattyappeared beforeme a littleat a est friend. And like a good close (riend It V» ^//// 'nan ' 'bought me- time. She was lowering the bonnet that I'd was doing me a kindness. Nothing about ~IS chanicallyallowablc, this car rubbed me the wrong way.That I dulled my Interest. I was in a deep trance was obvious. Alter begged off and pushed All Iknew was that my foot was returning from our test drive, in lieu ol the " on. fact that the car was in dire need of help uncomfortable lying thereon my stomach Ridgewood, New Jersey was our next on the clutch, Icould turn the steering (or junking), all that 1 could manage to in the middleofsomestranger's driveway, destination. Fred MacMurray could have wheel, and that Iwanted her out utter was "Boy, Lsthat British"! but tried to look knowledgeable searching lived in Ridgewood. As well as the Beaver of the window, so Icould go We spent a bit more time with Mrs. for anything that looked odd. As the guy. and Wally. It was that kind of place. Clean. Archer then bade her farewell. Shein turn my birthright was supposed to have been Beautiful. The neighborhood In which and play Stirling Moss! waved good-bye, which to her was code some specific mechanical prowess. Fat "Baby" lived (her eventual name) had se for "Abientot, and bringthecorrectamount chance! I had minimal knowledge at best. renity this day. Serenity and an aura, and when you return you future sports car I'd bombed around in a '59 Pontiac I was driving right into it! We turned onto left open In haste.Tappingon the fender to owners, you"! Bonneville while in high school. A coral- the street and I looked at Patty (or further get my attention, she yelled to me through The line wasn't busy. And even though coloredwhite-toppedconvertiblewith big. directions but she was suffering from a a smile. She had to yell to be heard over I knew It was Mrs. Archerwhoanswered, 1 shiny silver knobs and buttons, leather sev.re case of rubberneck. "That's got to the whining engine. "Iforgot, you had x-ray asked stupidly. "May I speak to Mrs. Ar scats and a massive trunk that was 8 feet bcit"!Thewordsexploded from her mouth vision"! cher"? Havingonly met me once, but obvi across. The chrome bumpers were half and shot straight out at what her eyes Just as I'd daydreamed, I was hallway ously leeling a stronger bond, she replied the car! I'd once taken them off for one were riveted to, taking me right along with up the block, only this time it was for real. "Ron"! It worked, and I relaxed. All my them. I lost control ol the rent-a-car. All of It was almost as If I'd never driven before. theories on how to bargain for a better my attention was on what was parked In The car chugged a couple of times so I price went right out the window and the • Mrs. Archer, onthe other hand, hurried that driveway. The soft buffet caused by fooled with the choke, and It continued to next thing I knew I was back inside thecar to phone Mr. Archer to tell him our tires scraping the curb brought me chug. I looked for something else to fool with Patty. "We just bought you a car." 1 she'd jus: sold the little wreck. back. I'd long suspected Patty of dabbling with, came up dry. then Just floored lt!The placed as much emphasis as I could on in the occult but I'd look (or a little wax vehicle jumped forward, slightly ahead of you. It was too much. And that little man-dollseated behind the wheelof a tiny a gigantic blue cloud, the by comment set thetone for thedrive reason or another and when the last bolt orange plastic car later when we returned product of a loud backfire. back to the city. was removed and the front bumper freed to ourapartment. Right now Ihad to drool Thicksmoke billowed in the As per Patty's diary entry of from its mou ntings, the car roseup at least a bit. Mrs. Archergreeted us as we walked rear view mirror, and ob March 8th. the day we picked four Inches! The suspension system was a toward Ihe car. "You finally found us"! scured my view ol Mrs. Ar up the car "We picked up the pneumatic miracle. It probably did less to Therewas a giggle in her voice. Maybeshe cher, who was in Academy cartoday. Ithink we wereboth enhance the ride than to hold up the saw us hit the curb. Award-winning over-excited and got a bit picky bumpers! Once, while trying to be my own Inquisitive about who we were and on the bus. But the car was mechanic, I dropped the starter on my what we did. Mrs. Archer interro worth the trip- it's a beauty.It's chin, almost knocking out my front teeth. gated Patty because I was In —. -s a little rusty and the engine Iask you, does this qualify me to Inspect a communicado. I hovered ) J needssomeTLC,butit'sours!And vehicle and pronounce It fit for purchase? 'round the car, salivating. •^— Ronnie can (ix it all up good as No! But I'd be damned if I was going to let Watchingme, Mrs. Archer new. We sure had fun tonight zip- Mrs. Archer, the owner of the MG. know must have knownshewas -^ •plng around north Jersey". this. There was also a problem with the aboutto unloadit.Patty S. The first of many hurdles lighting —Icouldn't seea thing. I bounced knew Mrs. Archer was ( were the inspections. Plural- back to my feet proclaiming. "A couple about to unload it. But I **-./ ized because it took a couple hundred bucksand right backon theroad"! was convinced that I to clear up all of the Infrac My wife. Patty, and 1took turns sitting hadn't yet shown my cards. tions. One in particular in at the wheel. We looked into the engine I could hear fate's distant volved the back up lights. Un compartment. Then we walked casually drone getting louder and beknownst to us. they'd been hack to our rent-a-car feeling a surge of louder all right, but as sticking on for sometime. They adrenaline, and tried to wave a very con- most males have to ad caused me to become the vincing'nice-car-but-sorry-we're-just-not- mit. I was the last to get afternoon'sentertainmentat the interested" good-bye to Mrs. Archer. Mrs. the message. I busied my- ole' Inspectionstation. As I pulled Archer.ontheotherhand,hurriedto phone sellwith thecourting ritual. up to the next In line position, I

MOSS MOTORING. PAGE 6 iTiM*?Z5S2!4i3i watched the Inspector scrutinize the car infront ofmealltoo carefully.Myhopes of his not beingquite withitand rapidly0K- The Club Scene, continuedfrom5. ing Baby were dashed. "This guy's being much too thorough" was the general sen timent there, amid the ranks of the

So Iyelled in desperation, lo be heard over the welter of discordont engine sounds. This is the way they do it in England"! ...The inspector held firm to his finol decision...he chortled "It is, huh"?

uninspected. He waved Baby and I In. She looked adolescent compared to all the other adult-sized automobiles that sur rounded her. There were then still quite a filled with over 800 British cars, in bright have attended. The boredom comes with pected. We are already planning whereto few "Big Bombs" on the road, and these sunnyweather for the 14thAnnual British Intermlnablestretches of Interstatewhich goin 1991 withthe.MossRoadShow.Maybe were the cars that mostly filledthe inspec Day organized by the Jaguar Club of Or seem to go onforever in certain areas. The wewillsee you sornewherealong the great tion ranks that day. All went well until the egon. Visible were row after row of Tri terror?Howabout fuel vaporization while American road! inspector asked me to get out of the car. umphs, Healeys, MGs and Jaguars, plus climbing the Rockies at 9,000 feet, which He was quite a tall man, and found many other notable examples o( British resulted in the RV cramming himself into the driver'sseat to craftsmanship too numerous to mention coming to a halt on a bequitea task.Hecheckedoutthe parking Individually. The featured marque was 6% uphill grade on a brake and lights. Then surprisingly, he Triumph and they almost filled a field, as blind right bend (with floored it, shot forward a fewyards and did the MGs. Itwasgreattomeetandgreet thetrailerloadedwith jammed on the brakes. 1closed my eyes many of our friends from the British car a carIn tow)!Solution, hopinghe'd be satisfiedwithits stopping clubs with whom we have only spoken to wait for everything to ability. MGs are not known (or their keen on the phone or corresponded with. This cool down, tben head brakes. When I opened my eyes, the tail is one of the joys ol taking the Moss RVto for home and (It twin lamps were on, but so were the back up events. For, apart (rom taking a little bit ol electric fans and a lights. He was standing beside the car, Moss California to the meets, we are also continuousfuel return shaking his head in disapproval. 1joined able to speak one-to-one with our enthu line. More terror, the him. and with a lump in my throatasked if siastic customers, old and new, hearcom 18 wheeler in the thecar had passed. He continuedto shake pliments (many), complaints (not so single lane construc his head. "Why"?Iasked dumbly."l-ook..", many), and take the flavor of the meets tion zone had been he pointed overhead and to the rear of the backtoMossandourstaffvia meansof the weavingaboutin front car. Lookingup, Ithought 1mightfindGod video tape weshoot at every meeting.Our of us for a couple of p—mJ*"jm*o. himselfruling over the entire proceeding, catalogs and support materialsare eagerly miles and we had been " and signaling thumbsdown. Therewas no sought and we welcome the suggestions most circumspect in deity. Just a largesaucer-shaped mirror. A and input from the people who come to following him! Note, ^tool pigeon Ina mirror suit!Ina last ditch the coach.Insome instances,the organiz the single lane is 12 effort toright things Ijumped intothecar ing club has availed themselves of the feet wideandthe Moss and moved it forward, then back, then facilities provided by the Moss RV and RV is 8 feet at its wid forward again,hopingto jqyncethe lights have used it as the meet rallying point, est. When the trucker o((.Then Ijumped back out, totally disori utilizingthe built-inpublicaddress system eventually hit thelarge ented, and shot to the front of the car and other facilities we have on board. barrels in the con where there were no back up lights, to However, as we told a gentleman in Palo struction zone and point and plead, and maybe rip a little Alto, we do not yet have a (ax machine sent them soaring compassion out of the resolute inspector. installed on the RV and neither do we sell through the air there I wanted very much to be inspected and burgers and fries (yet!), but for vote was no place for us to out ol there. So I yelled in desperation, to counting, committee meetings and as a go. Two barrels Just be heard over the welter of discordant mobileheadquarters, theMoss RVfills the missed the RV, and the engine sounds. "This is the way they do it bill in every respect. After all, it is a Club & third one hit us just in England"!And the yelling was amplified Event support vehicle provided by Moss behindthefront wheel within the metal carportwhich formed the as part of our commitment to the British with only minor dam mass-inspection station. Alleyes and ears car movement in the United States. age to the rail o( our were now on me. The inspector held firm Thanks to everyone in the Portland built-in awning! And if to his final decision. And with resolveand area for making us so welcome. the windis blowing strongerthan 25mph, Top ofpage: MG Fest 90 in Niagara Falls, holding back a huge laugh bubble which Ispoke ofPalo Altoa lewmoments ago be prepared for the RVto dart around like New York. Above, fromtop to bottom:Three threatened to burst in his throat, be where we arrived after a hectic Austin- myoldTCused to do, with littlemarginfor scenes fromJohn Twist'sSummerPartyin chortled "It is, huh"? That was the end of Healey Marque day at our Goletafacility, error! Grand Rapids, Michigan. that. Totally dejected, Igot Into Baby and making an overnight sprint of some 300 However, we sped down the highway, tail between my milesup the west coast to be met byover wouldn't have missed backup lights! 900 British cars at the 12th Annual British taking Mossoutonthe Car meet in El Camlno Park. Again, an road for the world! It almost overwhelming array ol cars Filled was fantastic meeting Sports cars have obuilt-in thrill. Akind of the north and south (ields in wonderiul you all; your hospital sunny weather, marshalled by Rick ity and kindness were nimbus. Probably sprayed on ot the factory! Fclbusch. who put the whole thing to more than weever ex gether. English bangers (no. not We now knew the unadulterated mean cars - sausages!) and pasties ingofsports car.Andwe wereever loyal. were consumed in copious We were also calloused from the innuen- quantities. The newly featured dos. "So you own a sports car, huh? That technical sessions for popular means you carrya tool box aroundwith ya English cars, conducted by re allthe time,doesn't it"?"Passanythingon nowned experts in their fields. were held under the Moss tent, the road but a mechanic"! Counter per More British club events. 1990. sons also amused themselves. Behind which we carry to all meetings for any clubs to use. Above: Triumphs line up at the Portland, glaringeyes,they'd say,"Mustbe foreign, Oregon British Car Day. Left: Racing MG we only carry domestic. You won't find As we write in late Septem- « ber, there arc still many shows TD and TFround the turn at the Gratlen metric here"! At first, I shared in the hu RacewayVintage Races,Michigan. mor. But eventually It wore thin. Espe taking place. Several British I cially when you consider my euphoric Days are scheduled almost to frameofmindatthat time.Mostsports car the end of November.Wc urge • owners Iknew would anxiously await their you to get outandsupportthese day off, in anticipation of a visit to the meetings (which take a lot of time and foreign auto parts store, so theycouldsift effort by unpaid volunteers) and at which j Austin-Healey Adjustable Control Head Assembly through some vast selection of auto-re you willseesome ofthe finest examples of lated stuff. They, likemyself,would bounce classic British sports cars still running in Dueto themanyrequestsforthis around the store and effervesce all over this great country of yours! Take your | obsolete ye! necessary item, we've the place. But when's the last time you British caralong-ltdoesn'tmatterwhether • invested a lotoflime and expense in it's Concours or just aneveryday example, I retooling illooriginal specifications. witnessed anyone bouncinginto a domes | Tno tooling is completed, bul the tic parts place to joyously ask for some come on out and get the feeling! What about our travels In-between • product isnow undergoing testing, thing?Therein must liethe answer.Sports and we expectlo see our first ship- cars have a built-in thrill. Akindof nimbus. meetsI hearyouask? How Is It to drivethe nt in early spring. If you are Probablysprayed on at the factory! "Moss MotherShip" the length and breadth | interested in being puton our"NiNo- of the USA? Iwould encapsulate Itas days • lify When Available* list, please Ocut of wonder, hours of boredom, punctuated I out this coupon, put itinenenvelop _ (Patty andRon willreceive a giftcertifi by moments of sheer terror! | andmail itlothe address onihe flip cate for their contribution. Look for the The wondersare the meets we go lo - • side. Your customer label (also on continuation of their sports caradventure in the awesome scenery possessed by cer J flip side) will give us all the informo- Tfie ThirdFourthPartII,in Ihe next issue of tain states, and the wonderful feeling of I !ion wo need toreoch you. Control Head Assembly 853-810 IheMoss Motoring.') camaraderie apparent at every event we

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GleamingAuslin-Healeys line up at showtimi Photo by Joanne LaMonteofLos Angeles, California. Dn the interest of British sports car owners throughout the country, we publish major British car events In ourquarterly events calendar. Ifyou would like to list an event in the Moss Motoring, please send a short description, including date and telephone number. We will list as manyevents as possible in ouravailable space. Send yourentries, attention: Moss MotoringEvents Calendar; 400 RutherfordStreet, Goleta. liTI oss offers you a full line of complete and comprehensive catalogs. CA93117. Our next deadline closes February 1. 1991. Note: Eventsand dates aresubmitted by clubmembers. Moss Motors, Ltd. cannot be ***J Beautifully detailedillustrations ofeachcar makefinding the parts you held responsible for accuracy. (So please confirm all events by telephone before need easy. 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