Moss Motors

Moss Motors Moss Motors is the world's largest supplier of restoration and accessory parts for Classic British Sports Cars, since 1948
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"I didn’t own a car in high school, but my dad made sure I still drove classics. From a ’50 Chevy pickup to a ’57 Ranche...
06/11/2026

"I didn’t own a car in high school, but my dad made sure I still drove classics. From a ’50 Chevy pickup to a ’57 Ranchero, he taught me about cars, craftsmanship, and patience in our one-car garage.

Then the surprise of a lifetime: a 1960 Austin Healey 3000 waiting for me one evening. The car needed work, and over that summer, Dad and I stripped, re-chromed, reupholstered, and painted it together.

I learned more than just mechanics. I learned how to turn a neglected car into something magical.
That Healey carried more than me. It carried memories. My future wife rode with me in it, my grandfather’s influence lingered in every restored detail, and it became a bridge between generations. Years later, I replaced it with a ’62 AH 3000 that all three of my sons could enjoy, keeping the family tradition alive."

Restoring and caring for these cars isn’t just about driving. They are living memories, lessons in patience, and connections across generations.

Keep your classics alive. Keep them driving. Keep them Moss.

You can read the full blog post by Mike Harton here - https://mossmotoring.com/suddenly-im-a-kid-again/

The MGB was never the fastest car on the road. That is probably one reason so many people still enjoy them.Introduced in...
06/10/2026

The MGB was never the fastest car on the road.

That is probably one reason so many people still enjoy them.

Introduced in 1962, the MGB arrived at a time when British sports cars were often a little raw around the edges. The MG took a different approach. A modern monocoque body, more cabin space, better weather protection, and manners that made it easy to live with every day.

At its heart was the familiar B-Series engine. Not especially powerful, but full of character. Most owners will tell you the MGB is at its best on a back road, working through the gears rather than chasing outright speed.

It is also a car that seems to suit almost everyone. Some prefer an early chrome-bumper roadster. Others swear by the GT. Ask ten MGB owners what makes the car special and you'll probably get ten different answers.

More than sixty years later, that might be the secret to its success. What is it about the MGB that keeps people coming back to them?

Explore our range MG parts here: https://mossmotors.com/mgb

Performance is usually found in the details.Better airflow. Sharper throttle response. A little more urgency when the re...
06/09/2026

Performance is usually found in the details.

Better airflow. Sharper throttle response. A little more urgency when the revs climb.

Whether you're upgrading with aluminium cylinder heads, performance camshafts, Weber DCOE conversions, roller rocker assemblies, cold air intakes, or a stainless steel exhaust system, Moss Motors has the parts to help you get more from your British classic.

For a limited time, save up to 20% across a wide selection of performance parts and accessories.
Build the engine your classic always deserved.

Shop the sale: https://mossmotors.com/sale

Every great drive depends on what you don’t always see.Lucas components have powered generations of British cars, delive...
06/06/2026

Every great drive depends on what you don’t always see.

Lucas components have powered generations of British cars, delivering reliable ignition, consistent lighting, and the electrical confidence every classic depends on. Proven engineering, built to keep cars running exactly as they should.

From cold starts to night drives, it is the detail behind the dash that makes the difference.
A name that has earned its place in motoring history.

Explore the range: https://mossmotors.com/brands/lucas_classic

Before glossy photography took over, there was artwork like this.This hand-drawn Austin Healey 3000 advertisement captur...
06/05/2026

Before glossy photography took over, there was artwork like this.

This hand-drawn Austin Healey 3000 advertisement captures the optimism of the era perfectly. A simple message, elegant illustration, and the promise of open-top motoring in either 2-seat or occasional 4-seat form.

Part sales pitch, part automotive artwork, it is a reminder that some of the most memorable car adverts relied on an artist's pen rather than a camera lens.

A different time, and a very different way of selling a sports car.

Image source: https://healeydriversclub.co.uk/history/60-years-of-the-austin-healey-3000/

OH MG.From the MGA to the MGB and beyond, Moss has the parts MG owners rely on to keep these iconic cars on the road.Bui...
06/04/2026

OH MG.

From the MGA to the MGB and beyond, Moss has the parts MG owners rely on to keep these iconic cars on the road.

Built on a deep respect for originality, craftsmanship, and authenticity, our range supports everything from routine maintenance to full restorations.

The MGA 1600 isn’t just an evolution of the MGA. It is the car that perfected the formula.Launched in 1959, it introduce...
06/01/2026

The MGA 1600 isn’t just an evolution of the MGA. It is the car that perfected the formula.

Launched in 1959, it introduced front disc brakes as standard, a serious performance statement at the time, paired with the 1588cc B-Series engine delivering stronger torque and real-world usability. Nearly 100 mph in period, but more importantly, confidence.

Look closely and the details define it.

The recessed grille. The perfectly weighted stance. The sweep of the rear wings. The simple mechanical dashboard with nothing wasted. No excess. No gimmicks. Just proportion and purpose.
The example featured here is owned by none other than Mike Brewer, a man who knows a thing or two about buying, restoring, and living with classic cars. When enthusiasts at that level choose an MGA 1600, it says something.

Built for a short window before the Mk II, the 1600 sits in a sweet spot. Modern enough to drive. Classic enough to feel raw. That balance is why values continue to firm and why well-sorted examples stand apart.

Correct trim. Properly fitted chrome. Tight suspension. Dialed-in SU carbs. Clean wiring. The difference between average and exceptional is in the details, and the details determine long-term value.

Check out our range of parts: https://mossmotors.com/mga

The Mini started as a rough idea from Alec Issigonis, sketched quickly and built with urgency.Fuel was expensive. Space ...
05/30/2026

The Mini started as a rough idea from Alec Issigonis, sketched quickly and built with urgency.

Fuel was expensive. Space was limited. The answer was a car that used almost every inch of its footprint. Engine turned sideways. Gearbox underneath. Wheels pushed right out to the corners.
That layout dictated everything that followed. Inside, comfort was not the priority. The seats were upright and firm. The doors were thin. Sliding windows replaced heavier mechanisms. It kept the car light, simple, and focused on driving rather than refinement.

On the road, it felt exactly as it was built. Immediate steering, very little weight, and a sense that the car changed direction the moment you asked it to. Those same traits carried into competition. The Mini’s success at the Monte Carlo Rally came from control and precision, not power. The design has endured because the fundamentals were right. The layout, the weight, the simplicity. What remains is the experience. Direct, mechanical, and unchanged in all the ways that matter.

Moss supports Classic Minis with the parts needed to keep them driving as they should. Explore the range of Mini parts here: https://mossmotors.com/classic-mini

Some ads don’t introduce a car. They make a case for its survival.“SAVE AN ENDANGERED SPECIES.”This vintage campaign for...
05/29/2026

Some ads don’t introduce a car. They make a case for its survival.

“SAVE AN ENDANGERED SPECIES.”

This vintage campaign for the Triumph TR6 and Triumph Spitfire leans into a moment in time when the open-top sports car was starting to disappear.

The message is clear. While others fade away, these remain.

True roadsters, built around simplicity and connection. Wind in your hair, direct steering, high-revving engines, and just enough between you and the road to make it all work. Not luxury. Not excess. Just driving. Even the language reflects the era. Survival. Economy. Reality. A reminder that cars like these were no longer guaranteed.

It is less about selling features and more about defending a way of driving that was already under threat. Not something every manufacturer was willing to say.

Sources: http://www.triumphspitfire.nl/ads6.html

LAST DAY TO SAVE UP TO 20%.Hot weather puts every system in your classic to the test.From heavy duty radiator assemblies...
05/29/2026

LAST DAY TO SAVE UP TO 20%.

Hot weather puts every system in your classic to the test.

From heavy duty radiator assemblies and original-style bellows thermostats to Girling Classic clutch kits and OE-spec clutch hoses, Moss Motors has the parts you need to keep your British car cool, reliable, and ready for summer driving.

The sale ends today. Don’t miss your chance to stock up on the parts your car will thank you for later.

Shop the sale: https://mossmotors.com/

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