It was during the first light October snow fall when I backed a U-Haul into my new neighbor’s garden wall. The rear tires slipped on some wet melting snow and bam, a twenty-something kid from Moss in California crashed his way into the state of New Jersey—poor folks. If you have been injured in such…
By David Scott We have been personalizing our sports cars since the first ones rolled out of the factory, each owner adding their own little touches. Some of these add-ons made the cars quicker, while others added some practicality. Either way, they all made the cars as unique as the owners driving them. A slew…
By Ronald Hunt After searching for a car to restore, in 2002 I found a 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite in the Classic Auto Trader in Buckeye, Arizona, listed for $500. I thought it was a cute little car, and bought it for $450 plus a 16 oz. beer. The car had been sitting for 25 years….
Preface I started this project believing that the collection of information on brake fluid would not take too long. I also thought that once the “facts” had been collected the article would be easy to write, and the conclusions would be clear and obvious. As the project went on, it became clear that there was…
It’s hard to beat the classic good looks of chrome wire wheels. This probably explains why they were fitted to so many of our British classics. However, many more cars left the factory without wire wheels. Fortunately, upgrading to a set today is as easy as 1-2-3 thanks to the Moss Wire Wheel Conversion Kits….
If you’ve been working on mechanical projects and upgrades on your roadster all winter and are ready to do more with it than drive to the park on Sunday, then perhaps a vintage tour or rally should be on your agenda. These are multi-day events through scenic areas on great sports car roads with fellow…
When the rubber-bumper MGB was introduced in September 1974, many considered it to be an unworthy addition to the British sports car stable. The classic chrome accents were gone, the handling was affected by the elevated ride height and the performance was diminished. But take notice: These cars make excellent daily drivers. Plus, they can…
In exchange for loaning a car to a friend, I took advantage of his extensive knowledge of carburetors and fuel injection systems by making him help diagnose the SU on my MG Midget. The Midget, aka the Flaming Cockroach, has been annoying fellow motorists for several years now with its roarty exhaust and plenty of…
Tech Services at Moss gets calls every week from people who have questions about brake fluid. Some are concerned because the old familiar brands have changed. Castrol LMA now says “synthetic” on the bottle, while the Lockheed Premium fluid has been replaced by Super DOT 4. Others have questions about the ever-contentious silicone brake fluid….
One of the easiest ways to increase your car’s stopping performance is to select the right compounds for your brakes, as well as the pads and shoes. Spending lots of time and money retrofitting trick, aftermarket big brakes could be a waste if you haven’t first maximized your current brake setup. What’s the secret to…
