Keeping the Heart of British Cars Beating Strong A few months ago I was listening to Car Talk on NPR. Tom and Ray were joking about a 30-something year old employee who works in their shop and how he had never worked on a carburetor until the other day. That got me thinking about how,…
Nine short years is what Carroll Shelby spent as a race car driver. During his abbreviated driving career, one cut short by a heart condition that would partially confine his career, but never define him, Carroll Shelby raced heads up against some of the most prominent and preeminent drivers of the 1950s. Sterling Moss, Juan…
Serving Healey Enthusiasts Since 1961 From its beginnings in 1961, the AHCA has grown to become the largest Austin-Healey club in the world. It is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and enjoyment of the Austin-Healey marque. As the AHCA has grown in the past 50+ years, added emphasis has been given to the “people” aspect…
Notwithstanding its participation in the ill-fated race at Le Mans in 1955, NOJ 393 has an unparalleled provenance among Healey competition cars. It was constructed in 1953 as one of four Special Test Cars for use by the factory racing team and is one of only two that were later converted to 100S specification. NOJ…
From Moss Motoring 1983 Moss Jaguar, Ltd., the car sales and service division of the Moss family, has just completed a most satisfactory second year of operation! Since becoming the local Jaguar dealer, their staff has grown to fourteen and they hope to add two more people within the next year. The Service Department, ably…
From Moss Motoring 1983 Product Development is one of the most important areas of any growing business. It is particularly important in the British sports car field, since these cars are now out of production and parts are becoming obsolete at an alarming rate. Parts used exclusively for pre-1970 cars are now almost totally unavailable…
From Moss Motoring 1983 In our continuing efforts to spotlight the key people who help to make it all happen here at Moss Motors, we would like to introduce our Product Development Manager, Christopher Nowlan. Chris’ involvement with British sports cars began at the tender age of 17, with the acquisition of a ’53 TD…
From Moss Motoring 1983 We would like to take this opportunity to’ say a few words about the people who work so enthusiastically in our various Research and Development departments. Eric Bishop received his education in Journalism at San Jose University. Being a member of a long-time racing family gives Eric, the proud owner of…
From Moss Motoring 1983 Observant readers of the Moss Motors semi-annual Price Updates will have seen the page devoted to our non-catalog parts division, Moss Santa Barbara. A word or two of additional explanation of the services they offer may help clarify where they fit into our overall picture. Physically, Moss Santa Barbara is located…
From Moss Motoring 1983 Thanks in large part to the developmental work and skilled driving of Bob Tullius and his Group 44 team, the name Jaguar is again appearing in the Winners Circle! With strong factory support, the new “XJR5” Prototype racer is making a very impressive showing in GTP racing around the country. Powered…
