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Letter Box
1954 Alpine Rally
A famous endurance test.
Greenwich Concours d'EIegance
i classic cross-section of cars.
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On lite Cmvr Minis were sold In tlio Unltod States from J 960 to
return to motorsports.
7967. developing a cult (of/owing Ifiat continues to be active
at the dawning ol the new Mini. Photography by AlanParadise
On Ibis Pjiic WarronHughes tests the ail-now MG Lota sporfs
car al the Lo Mans circuit, spearheading MG's long-awalltd
Car Mart
Buttonwillow Bonanza
MG at Le Mans
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Events Calendar
Classic cars for sale.
OrilTISH I.IOTORINQ
Places to go...people to see.
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Vintage auto racing at its best.
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A Mini Love Affair
The history of the Mini in America.
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Hello Mini
The new Mini arrives.
British car manufacturer returns to racing.
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rBox
iving in Florida, high engine temperatures (above
200 degrees) at 60 mph in the summer has always been
a problem. I installed an oil cooler, added a water
a breeze. What I originally figured to he a weekend
project took less than thrce.hours.
outbuilding, removedthe car cover and. to my surprise.
found a 1961 BugeyeSpnte with .17,000 original miles.
I did, however, take thisprocess one step further
Setvice records located in the vehicle indicated the car
to help ensure proper alignment when reassembling
the tie rod to the tie rod end. After loosening the lock
nut and screwing it finger-light against the lie rod end,
Iwrapped a piece of masking tape around the lie rod a:
the inside face of the nut Thisacted as a rough "stop"
for the original location. I then put a small,aligning dot
of paint on both the tape and nut Hal.After removing
What did I pay for this little gem? Well, let's
j.isl say my wife smiled when I brought the car home
and told her the price. I found mine!
paint on the nut and tie rod This would be my starting
location to count the turns when replacing the nut
Ibis ptoccss worked well and helped me avoid any
confusion ol where to start and end my "turn" count
an engine shroud and I can't wait to lest it because the
Upon completion, I checked the distance l>clwccn lire
airflow over the engine should be much greater and I
marks and lound it to Ik- tight on the money.
I have recently pulled the engine out of my 1965
hope it takes another five to 10 degrees olf the running
temperature. The specs call for a running temperature
My thanks to Drill's!) Moloriiir; lor providing this
information. If I had proceeded with the
Spnte to replace the clutch. I had to disconnect the
of 165to 190degrees I'm hoping the addedairflow
conventional process, I would siill be under the car
hydraulic line to the clutch slave cylinder and because
willput me in that range once and for all. Right now on
a 75 to 80 degree day, the engine stays at about 175 to
180 degrees, even after I put the thermost.tt back in III
sec how it nuis when lite temperature teaches 95
degrees with the shroud Hy the way. this is only a
rather than in the driver's scat
the clutch and brake share the same reservoir. I
drained the entire hydraulic system to prevent spills.
Now (he controversy begins When I refill the system,
I want 10 use the new siliconc-lascd brake lluid
because it won't harm the paint and it doesn't bond
high-speed problem. The engine has always run okay
with water. I am told it also won't cause the corrosion
at slow speeds such as in parades.
around the cylinders. The problem is that many
Hunks again tor your assistance. My wife and I
enjoy driving the car around the area, it is a head turned
people bale silicone lluid and say that the silicon
btcaks down the nthher teak in brakes and makes them
Hal I'abst
"spongy" They also say it is slightly compressible definitely not what you want in a brake lluid. Do any
ol your readers have any facts or personal experiences
St. August
Matk Young
I havecompletedrestoring my 1955TF 1500and lam
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PI "00 IOCS Mil
M y 40J high school reunion is coming up and a
Wichita. KS
group ol my friends in Santa Cruz were talking
about finding cats from 1961, our graduation year,
Many times you feature a British auto that one of
your readers has restored
fixingthem up and driving them to the class reunion.
I wanted to
Here's the story abuui how I totind my special car
One of my friends recently purchased an old
introduce you to mine I spent six years restoring
this 1958 MCA Roadster using many Moss Motors
parts. The work started in 1989 and was completed
in 1995. It has won numerous first and second place
awards and was given a six-page feature spread in
the March 1997 issue of Gallic Aitlo Rntorcr.This was
the firsi car I ever restored and it was tie-finitely a
challenge* but 1 learned a lot about welding, sand
Ijust finished replacing the steering rack boots
on my 1970 MCB and I want to say thanks for
the article "Steering Rack Boot Replacement," by
Steve Tom, in the winter edition of /irili.fi
blasting and mechanics.Although it is long overdue,
Molorind. Even though I had purchased the proper
tools to remove the ball joints, I had been putting
I wanted to thank the Moss Motors staff lor helping
me through some of the tough spots.
this project off because I knew it was going to be
a real bear 1 he process outlined by Tom made it
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happy to say il is running and looking like new. Now
tfiat the restoration is complete. I wanted to share the
latest news. Recently, I entered my car In the Santa
Barbara 7000 Concours d Hcgancc and I was fortunate
to receive Isl placein the European Sports car class
with the new silicone brake fluid?
Clcn R. Alvis
Wally Walker
Soquel, CA
Sebastopol, CA
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could find with the car was a leak in the radiator hose.
the tie rod from the tie lod end and unscrewing the
wetter, replaced the radiator, added a heater radiator
temperature about ten degrees. I just finishedinstalling
on the rafters, It was all there, a complete car
I met with the owner, drove the car and purchased
it after a ten-minute conversation. The only problem I
lock nut to the 'flush" location, I put another dot ol
up front right behind the grille and hooked it parallel
to the heater hoses That loweredthe engine'srunning
had been driven less than 1,000 miles in the past eleven
years. This owner wasthe car's second, anil it had been
painted yellow The top, bows and side curtains were
Thiswould nol have been possiblewithout the help ol
Moss Motors and its employees, who demonstrated
impressive knowledge about MCs. I have enclosed a
picture of the car lor you to share with your readers
Silvio L. Motta
Santa Barbara, CA0
chicken ranch on the outskirts of Santa Cruz, complete
with several outbuildings and old sheds He told me
there was an old sports car under a car cover patked in
one ol the outbuildings Apparently, it had been stored
lot several years The owner, a WWII veteran who
lives in San f-rancisco, kepi his spoils car stored for
when he visits. My friend said the owner was a tall man
who had both knees replaced and bad difficulty getting
in and out of the car, thus it was rarely driven.
With the owner's permission, we unlocked the
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195't
ALPINE
RALLY
By Paul Richardson
inJ Jimmy Ray at the a
mountains where the climbs and descents had solid
Kc"Kchardj0:
T, he
checkpoint in the French Alps, which was reached in
whatsoever on then outer edge. One mistake could
darkness Cars were refueled there for the daunting
result in a drop ol thousands of feet off the side lust
task of driving lour major Alpine passes in the dead
lo make things more interesting for crews, the route-
ol n.ghi. The Col D'Allos (7,350 It), Col dc Vars
(6,926 It.) and the Col D'lzoard (7,746 It.) were
successfully negotiated and the three TRs pressed
was organized so that many of the highest passes
were met at night
International rallies
in Huropc in the '50s were tun over some ol the
most testing routes imaginable, especially the
were so dangerous It was
also a policy of the Alpine
In 195-1 three works Triumph TR2s took part in
the Alpine, which was the Itrsl International rally In
Critcriuml)es Alpes. commonly knownasThe Alpine
As us name implies, the rallywasessentially contested
over the high Alpine passes ol central huropc and was
organizers to include the highest and toughest of
generally regarded as the toughest test of endurance
avalanche,The passeshad steep climbs anil descents,
forany car or crew But competitor,pressand spectator
which m those days could only be desctibed as loose.
opinion labeled the 1954 cvenl as the toughest and
Mills and U.K. Sales Manager ol the company,
Jimmy Ray, Robbie Slotemaker and Maunce
surfaced, single-lane can tracks. At altitude they
werecovered in snow, often on lop of sheet ice, and
Catsonidcs.
It is well known that the Alpine rally was (eared
at the lowerlevels icyroadscould be madewotseby
Southern France. The three-car team left the starting
by many ctews simply because the Alpine passes
rain. Many of the passes were hewn from the side ol
ramp in late afternoon for their first Alpine
most dangemus Alpine to date.
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those passes if llicy were not impassable by snow or
adventure. The mute ran cast towards the first
rock on one side and no effective guard rails
which a works team was entered. The three-car team
consisted ol team leaders Ken Richardson and co-
dnver Kit lleathcote, who became his PA , Lyndon
The tally started on July 8 in Marseilles in
On to Bnancon and over the border into Italy via
the Col dc Montgenevre (6,070 ft ) The remaining
lew hours of darkness were then spent driving
through the Lombardy plain towards Bergamo in
readiness to tackle the single track roads leading up
into the mountains towards the Vtvionc pass. It was
in a narrow section of the Vivione that a puncture
put Richardson and Heathcotc out ol the tunning
lor a coveted Coupe des Alpes which was awarded
for any car completing the rally without losing
points. The puncture caused a time penalty at the next
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checkpoint where they arrived one minute
and 54 seconds late. Having had no sleep,
crews spent the second day's hard driving
headingfor the first nightstop at St. Moritz,
Switzerland, which was the end of the first
stage All the works TRs arrived safely and in
gootl lime. At St Moritz, the organizers re-
routedthe secondstageof the rally due to an
avalanche which totally blocked the Slelvio
pass Major flood reports caused a second
toute change. Once resumed, the rally
passed from St Moritz into Italy, back into
Switzerland and then Austria and Germany
From Germany the route
competitors back
to Austria
took
through
"Our rally very nearly ended on the Stclvio,"
Kit I leathcote said. 'Ken had caught up with lean
Behra,the racing driver,who was in an Alfa Romeo.
We wete right on his tail and, as we followed him
out ol a comer, the Alfa undcrstcercd Straight into
the mountainside and bounced back into the front
of our TR which then pushed ihe Alia back into the
mountainside Luckily, we only sustained Front end
body damage, but the Alfa's rally was over because
of serious front end damage and a burst radiator."
Alter dealing the Slelvio, the route veered
West to the foothills of the Italian Alps and then lo
the French Alps again, which were reached in
"Ken and I were extremely tired by ibis lime,
d.ukness
The crossing into France took place al the
but we suddenly felt wide awake driving with a
summit of the Col du Petit St. Bernard at 7,178 (l.
snapped rear spring!" I leathcote said. By this tunc
Brenner pass Finally competitors arrived at
The final section through the French Alps involved
Slotcmakcr and Gatsonides had driven a superb rally
Cortina D'Anipcsso lor the end of the
maneuvering the ascents and descents ol some of
with no problems and were well on their way to
winning a coveied C!oupe I)i-s Alpes for completing
Innsbruck and into Italy via the notorious
second stage
The third stage was essentially a 190mile road race in and around the Dolomitemountains with the siart and finish al
Cortina. "The day dawned with perfect
conditions and for the lirsi 30 miles 01 so we
encountered some very sleep ascents which
held es-eryone'saverage speed well down, so
much so that it appeared we'd never make up
the lost nme," I leathcote said "But it turned
out later on that there were some sec lions
where much
higher speeds could be
the most dangerous of the French Alpine passes in
rapid succession in snow and ice. "File TRs raced
reliably and relentlessly through the night passes
over the Col dc L'lseran(9,090 ft.), Col de la Cioix
de Fcr (6.818 ft). Col du Telegraph (5,292 ft.), Col
dc l.'lzoard (7,746 It.), Col de Vars (6,926 ft.) and
the Col dc la Cayollc (7,634 It.). Near disaster
struck when a rear spring snapjicd on the
Richardson/Heathcote TR in the Gorge dc Daluis,
My lather, who was chief mechanic and works test
wheel steering caused by rear axle movement, just
get the second fastest time overall." 1leathcote said.
the road became a major
Slotcmakcr ami Gatsonides also linished a
problem, However, Richardson and 1leathcote
remarkable sixth overall. With the privately entered
driving, got us to the finish back in Cortina
with 28 minutes in hand. By achieving this
managed to stay in the race.
averaged 50 mph for the 190-milecircuit, we
failed and they had to retire from the tally
The last event at Cannes was a speed and
breaking lest around cones on the sea front. "Ken
never liked these tests around cones, and this one-
was more than the usual challenge because he had to
drive with the broken rear spring, but he managed to
keeping the car on
that had started before us and, having
an impressive performance, a real wheel Ix-armg
tlnver lor the ERA learn, often related that, with rear
achieved This, coupled with Ken's superb
performance we had overtaken all the cars
the rally without losing points.
Lyndon Mills and Jimmy Ray had extremely
bad luck only 400 miles Irom the finish when, alter
TR2 belonging to loscph Kat and I lands Tak, who
had recovered from an accident near the control at
Bolzano,
and
look
manufacturers'
prize.
Richardson,
team
ihe
I leathcote, Slotcmaker, and Gatsonides linished
in second, third and loiirlh places in the 2000CC
class, and won the Pernod Challenge Cup (or
the team, which put up the fastest cumulative
limes over the timed speed tests and hill climbs
Thus, before the ball way mark, we became
the leading car in the rally."
The final 24-hour stage of the rally rati
Irom
C ortina
to
Cannes on
the
Mediterranean coastline of France. This
at Munich, I'ordoi, Stclvio and Izuatd. They
section took in the Stclvio pass, which was
also won the prize lot the Ik-si performance of
cleared for the return run Competitors
a non-French team.
drove 9,045 It of what was one ol the
The 1954 Alpine rally was the first ol
many rallies ol its type where TR2s and 3s
highest toads in Europe The Stclvio pass
zigzags up mountainsides in a seties ol short
won
Straights connected by hairpin bends. The
endless
class
and
team
awards
throughout the '50s. The stealth of the TR is
majority of the mad surface was loose shale
legendary and the very same TR2 OVC 276
used by Richardson anil Healhcote in the '51
with reinlorced concrete (the only hard
surface) on the hairpin bends where grip
Trecherous Alpine Rally panes,including
thefamousStelrio pass(middle).
Richardson/Heathcote
TR2s
made our second lastest time o( the day.
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the
Slolemaker/Calsonides
Alpine rally is still running in pristine
iindeibraking and acceleration wasessential,
condition on the roads of Europe today ©
even for normal traffic.
Victorious T^sajur the ra „,u,.^-^:^:;.
ides, Ki' Heathcou.
Robbie SlotemokcT.Muu
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emeritus David P.. Davis double as chief judge and
event banquet guest speaker Antiques and classics
were the focus of Saturday's display with post-WW
II sports and CT cars presiding on Sunday. The
Concours continually adds new sponsors who
recognize this as an ideal venue lo showcase their
products. New to the 2.001 event were Cadillac
and SAAB, joining long-time sponsors Mcrccdcs-
lienz, Land Rover. Ferrari and Lincoln-Mercury.
Even though rain made a quagmire of the
harbor-front
park,
a
prestigious
field
of
internationally known vehicles assembled lor the
enjoyment
of
several
thousand
devoted
enthusiasts. Included in the field were a fabulous
one-oil Hispano Suiza Dubonnet, brought by
Charles Morse of Seattle, Washington,, which
was awarded Best of Show, a tribute thai eluded
the remarkable machine at Pebble Beach and the
Louis Vtiilton Classic in 2000. Also on display
was Lawrence Auriana's ex-Terry Colin Alfa
Romeo 8C 2900 cabriolet, acquired two years
111 only its sixth year, the Greenwich Concours
d'Hcgancc has become recognized by those
whose opinions count as one of the major events
and a mid-60s Corvette. The newest entrant was a
recently minted BMW Z8, which looked right-at-
included a Nclhcrcuttquality 1904 Pope Hartford,
home among its vintage peers
entered by QUIENSABE, as well as a pair of splendid
of its type. All the ingredients were abundantly
post war Mascratis and several Ferraris.
present, providing entrants, sponsors and olficials
SATURDAY
with a whirl of on-and-off site activities. The
Saturday morning's monsoon broke event
organizer Bruce Wcnncrsliom's six-year perfect
wealher record for this popular Concours
result was a field of entries that could stand
against those found at some of the belter-known,
longer-established automotive contests.
d'Elcgancc. The Greenwich Concours attracted
entries from
A Concours prc-tour
ol
back-country
Greenwich included a preview of retired auto-
dealer Malcolm Fray's newly built museum in
Banksville This facility, housed in three buildings,
each measuring 4,000-sq. ft., represents an
addition ol about 30 cars to Prays existing
collection
at
his
Greenwich
home.
Al
the
conclusion ol the afternoon drive through the
noted estate country, rallyisls stopped by I'ray's
Greenwich estate for poolsidc refreshments.
Vehicles in the Friday road-rally were a cross-
section of those thatwould beexhibited throughout
the weekend. Several pre-war Packards. Rolls
Royces, Pierce Arrowsanil Buicks were offset by an
equally fine group of sports cars Irom the post-war
era.A truly splendid XK I20M FHCand an equally
pristine Austin I lealcy I00M were standouts in that
category, along with a Mascrati 3500Touring coupe
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a wide
area,
thanks to
title
sponsorship of AUTOMOBILE magazine. It also
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ago at Christie's Pebble Beach sale.
Other strong contenders for high honors
helped to have the publication's cdiiorial director
All and all, it was quite a splendid weekend for
vintage and classic auto enthusiasts, setting the stage
lor an even grander event in the future. ©
RETURN
TO
Mans
MG Re-enters Motorsports With the MG Lola EX257
its best race position of third place within the first two
stride It wasat this point that the MG Lolaclimbed to
Flic- rain continued as the race settled into its
12 horsepower Cowley with lowered suspension
MC. has always enjoyed certain measures of
racing success. It all began in 1922 when a
won a gold medal in the Motor Cycling Club's
(MCC) Land's Unci Trial. A variety of MCs have
leak initiated repairs The MG Lola returned lo face
hours Fight bonis in and a third ol the race behind it,
the MG I"la pressed on. despite the persistent rain,
which was causing electrical difficulties. Later, an oil
nsing temperatures, which just alter the 12-hour
set motorsport milestones since then, including
the I -sencs, a woiks-backcd MGB and the MC,
Metro Turbo Despite this rich history, it has
halfway lime point, led to its retirement.
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make MG even more successful next year.' ©
confident that we will have the right package to
back to the Le Mans and frankly it has been beyond
our expectations," said Rob Oldakcr, managing
director, MG Spoil & Racing I muled This has
always been our learning year and now we arc-
"We are immenselyproud lo have brought MG
been 36 years since MG last competed at the
Lola FJX257, which was built and designed by Lola
1 he flagship MC, racing project car is the MG
Insioiii Le Mans event
Cars International with input from MG Rover
Design Director Petei Stevens. Powered by a MG X
Power 2 liter, four-cylinder tutbo unit, two l;X257s
were entered into the LMP675 class, the lightest
qualiflt ation group at Le Mans.
Diiven by an all liriiish team, the F.X257 reached
third fastest time Overall. Many cars, including MG Lola
third overall within two hours of the start, ami
established the fastest wet weatherlap.witha blisteting
car 34.spun amicrashed duringthe opening lapsdue to
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heavy ram. Car 34 Suffered wing damage and later a
puncture, which dtopped ii to 37th place.
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TR2-TR3A to TS41742-Black
TR3A Irom TRS4I743-IR33 - White
Sale
$17.95
237.95
640-120
644420
Reg.
644-230
TR2S0-TR6 (without releclrvestrips.
ztppered rearwindow) - Biack
TR3A Irom TRS417431R33 - Black
P a r t 4t
IR2 to TS5255
1R2 Irom TS525S. TR3A to TS41742
20995
167.95
209.95
167.95
TR4 - Black
644-040
IR4 - Write
644-050
209 95
167.95
IR4A-Black
644-060
20995
209.95
167.95
167.95
TR250 - Black
644-080
229 95
183.95
TR6(with headrest pockets] - Black
TR6(uithojt deadest pockets)• B.ack
644-100
239.S5
191.95
644-120
21995
175.95
TR4Retainer StripSet
TR2-IR4A Webbmg
TR250/6Webb«-.g
TR25076Frame to Windshield Seal
644-275
$22 40
S16.80
644-280
15.75
11.80
644-285
) K
5.95
681-040
14 75
11.05
TR250/6 lop Sealto Glass
681-050
295
2.20
TR25G76 TopSeal to Glass
681-060
295
2.20
TR250/6 Frame lo Wrndsnud Sea:
TR25076 Channel tor Side Seal
681-180
20.15
15.10
803-625
5.85
.1.65
TR250/6 Channel loi Side Seal
803-635
5.95
4.7S
TR25Q/6 Seal Reta Mr, LH
TR250/6Seal Retainer.RH
803-645
6.75
5.05
803-656
6.7S
S.05
803-665
160
5.70
TR250VBSeal Retainer. Center
Vinyl Side Curtains
TR2-TR3A lo TS28825-BtKk
259-218
$34995
$279.95
TR2-1R3AIOTS28825-Write
259228
39995
319.S5
TR3A Irom TS28826-3B - Biack
259-688
489.95
391.95
TR3A horn TS28826 33-Writ:
259-728
52900
423.20
Car Covers
TR2-38 TyvekCovet
235-440
TR2-3B Duravenl Ccver
237-410
99.95
74.95
TR2-3B risnne; Uned
238-410
139 95
111.95
$4995
$37.45
TR4 6 TyvekCover
236-445
The unique solution-dyed labric is extremely lade resistant, Stayfast canvas Is
TR4-6(lhru 73) Duravenl Cover
237-420
99.95
74.95
engineered to be soft ana fleuoe over a wide range ct temperatures. >et highly
resistant to sagg ng. I>lcw ng and shrinking Thedesign a so leatures a Tip-outrear
TR4-6(inru73) Ranne!Lined
233-420
139.95
111.95
TR6(1974 on) Duravent Cover
237-4(30
99 95
74.95
TR6(1974on) FlannelLined
238-480
139 95
111.95
Stayfast Canvas Tops
window. Prolcssonai installationsuggested.
SPITFIRE MKIU&1500
49 95
37.45
Tops &
rm
Tonneau
TopBlackVinyl
644-650
Tonneau B;ack Vinyl
Sol!TopCover Black Vinyl
644-580
644 690
Ha-d lop CoverBlackVinyl
644-890
$25995
229.95
159.95
74 85
Sale
$220.95
183.95
127.95
56.10
Sunfast Canvas Top
The unique soluhon-dycd labric is extrerret/ lade resistant,
engineered to be sot arc tleilbleovera wkfe rangeol temperatures.
Part #
Reg
Sale
TR250-TR6 Black
640-160
$52995
$450.45
IR250TR6Tan
640-170
52995
450.45
yetnghty tesstant tosagging, billow.ng andshirking
Cockpit Covers
Reg
Hotson. windand dirt will slowly but suretydestroyyourInterior. Ouicockpit coverselves
the vital tunc!on cl protect,rg your interiorwithoutire b- k ol a tul tenneau or car cover
TR250-TR6 Stayfast Canvas
TR4-TRC
$44 95
$35.05
Part #
Reg.
Sale
Padded Door Cap
Tailored in the tradition of the finest
European sports cars, we are proud to
offer these premium quality tops by
Robbins. The unique solution-dyed
fabric is extremely fade resistant,
engineered to be soft and flexible over
a wide range of temperatures, yet
237-800
TR6[l974cn)Ri<)ht
856-135
S14 50
$10.85
TR6!1974on)Lett
556-125
1450
10.85
Sun'ast lop - 3lac«
Sole
641-660
549.95
$439.95
$2015
$15.10
Top Seals
Frame to Windshield Seal
661-180
Seal Retainer. LH
Seal Retainer, Rli
803-645
803-655
675
S.05
675
$.05
Seal Retainer. Or
603-665
760
5.70
Dashtop Repair Panels
Rtvit.il a y:„- ok)cracked dashto? pacietti tils molded A3S cover.
Its easierloinstall,anda lotless opt i:svcthana complete dashpad
Complete with ndheslva 4 instructions
Sprt*.u/GT6
$44-645
Spittiie 1971-80
644640
p,,MJ
sale
$4895
$38.15
$99 95
$74.95
C a r Covor
Spitlire 1971-/4 Djraverl Cover 237-510
highly resistant to sagging, billowing
and shrinking. The design also features
a zip-out rear window. Professional
installation suggested.
SALEPRICES VALID FROM
August 20,2001 THRU September 28, 2001
DIRECT DRDER HOTLINE - OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
ORDER BY 3:D0 P.M. WEEKDAYS YOUR LOCAL TIME AND WE'LL SHIP THE SAME DAY
AUSTIN-HEALEY
SPRITE-MIDGET
TOps Tonneau Covers
fleg
Ou ccnverhNe topkitsandtonneau covers are maiiL'actured to theoriginal
Stowage Bags
specificationsand patterns, Incorporatng premiumquakty and correct colors.
130-4 Side Curtain3ag
EN4BT7 Side CurtainBag
248-930
$57.95
All necessaryfastenersaro Included witheach kit.
Reg
Tonneau Covers
100-4 Back
100-4 Bue
100-4 White
100-4 Red
100-6 BN6/3000 BN7 Bl-ick
100-6 BN6/3000BH7 Blue
100-6 BN4/3003BT7 Black
100-6 BN4/3003 BT7 Blue
100-6 eN4V3003 BT7 VVhltl
100-6 BN4/30O0 BT7 Red
100-6 BN6/3000BN7 Black
100-6 B.W3000 BN7 Blue
3000 BJ7/BJ8 BUck
3003 BJ7<BJ8 Blue
3000 BJ7.BJ8 Wnite
021-535
643-010
643-000
643005
021-536
643-030
021-537
521995
219.95
219.95
219.95
349.95
Sale
$175.95
175.95
175.15
175.95
307.95
16.3$
BfM.'8I7 Tonneau Slihener Set
453-658
47.95
199.95
199.95
323.95
287.95
BJ7/8J8 Tonneau Bow
021-541
29.95
22.45
100-4 Top latch Set
804-988
89.95
76.45
BN4/8T7TopLatchSet
BT74ster. R/HTopLatch
BT74ster. UH TopLalch
805-008
59.95
46.75
805-330
32.50
24.15
805-035
32.50
24.35
215.95
269.95
215.95
021-525
$289 95
$231.95
641-000
239 95
269.95
379.95
379.95
379.05
299.95
Convertible Tops
100-6 BN4/3003 BT7 4ster Red
231.95
231.95
322.95
322.95
322.95
BUN
299.95
231.95
641-045
299.95
299.95
239.95
239.95
3000 BJ7/DJ8TopIrom 59372 BUck021-533
3000 BJ7/BJ8 TopIrom 59372 Blue 641-080
269.95
215.95
269.95
215.95
$209 95
$167.95
209.95
169.95
167.95
169.95
135.95
Convertible Top Boots
3009 BJ7 Black
3009 BJ7 Blue
100-6 BN6/300U BN7Blue
BJ8 Black
Side Curtain S o t s
103-4 Black
103-4 Blue
100-4 Red
BN4-BT7
643-080
643-110
643-130
643-090
$19.45
70.85
215.(5
541-040
33.70
199.95
269 95
100-6 BN4/3000 BT7 4staf While
44.95
21.80
269.95
100-6 BN4/30O0BT7 4 ster BUck
10O6B,W3000BI7 4sterB ue
641-085
94.50
021-539
643-070
643-060
100-6 BN4 10 68959 Blue
BJ7,'B;a TonreauRailBag
Top & Tonneau Hardware
130-4 Front TopBow
021-580
525.95
45.20
021-786
359.95
100-6 BN4 lo 68959 White
44.(5
806-080
021-529
641-010
021-527
641-020
021-528
641-030
641-050
44.95
59.95
BN67BH7 TopFrame finisher
249.95
100 6BN4lo68959Blac<
59.95
641-075
BN4/BN6/BN7/BT7Front Bow
643-045
64I-955
57.95
641-055
279.95
643-050
643 040
100-4 Back
100-4 Bue
100-4 Red
248-940
BJ7/BJ8 Top Cover Bag
BJ7/BJ3Tonneau Bag
199.95
34995
249.95
249.95
249.95
359.95
Sale
$45.20
135.95
35.95
MGA
Tonneau Covers
Frames & Stowage
Ourtonneaucoversare tailored lor left-handrirve cars onlyand are avalable in
blackonly Suppledcompletewithallnecessarysnaps and studs(not instated).
Header Rail
Header Rail Seal Retainer
flog
Sale
1500Black Vinyl. 1 window
150u716OQ(Ute) Black, 3 wlnjow
150uVI6O0(latc) White. 3 window
242-330
242-310
242-320
$249.95
$1(9.95
249.95
199.95
24995
199.95
1971-80 w/out headrest 219021 on
241-445
23995
MKII Black,3 window
242-950
249.95
1(9,95
1969 w/headtest 158371-18/210
241-460
249 95
199.95
MKII White. 3 aindow
242-960
24995
199.95
1970-80 w/headrest 187211 on
241-465
239 95
203.95
Vinyl Tops and Tonnaaus
Reg
241-440
1968-70 w/oi-lheadrest 138401-219020
241-443
$239.95
billowingand shrinking.
23995
1500 (aarty) BUck
243-955
$439.95
243-950
439.95
373.95
1500/1690 BUck
243-965
489.95
391.(5
1500/1600 Tan
243-960
489.95
391.(5
Short-mounis en rear rat, Black Stayfast
243-985
$234 95
$187.(5
Short-mounts en rear ra'l. Elac<Vinyl
241-420
15995
127.(5
Short-mounts en rear rail.TanStayfast
long-mountsbehindrail,BUck Stayfast
243-980
23195
187.(5
243-995
234 95
187.(5
Lorg-moc.nts benlnd rail, BUckVinyl
241-620
179.95
152.(5
Long-mojntsbehindtail,WhileVinyl
Long-mounts behindrail,Tar. Stayfast
241-530
179.95
152,(5
243990
234.95
187.95
$373.(5
Sale
$174.95
$139.(5
453-600
9.95
7.45
Header Rail Seal
Rear Anchor Bar
453-610
1695
244-210
19.95
14 JO
14.95
203.95
1969-70Optional Folding Frame
406-280
239.95
1(1.95
203.95
1970 80 Standard FoldingFrame
1970-80 Standard FcldlngFrame
406-290
179.95
15995
143.95
454-490
1962-69Slow-A.viy Frame:LH
454-500
159.95
135.95
Stow-away TopBag
242-600
47.95
Slow-away TopFrame Bag
242-615
7135
55.65
Tonneau Bow. RH
453-630
2195
16.45
Reg
Sale
1500(early)Tan
Sale
$203.95
MOB Deluxe Sun-Fast Tops
Thisuniquesolution-dyad material'seitiemefyfade-resistant,engineeredto be soft
and flexible over a wide range of temperatures, yet highly resistant to sagging,
b'lkmingorshrinking. Professional installation suggested. With zipoutrearwindow.
Stayfast Canvas Tops
"he uniquesolution-dyed labricis extremely tads resistant,engineered to be sort
and flexible- over a wide range of ttrrpe-atu'ts. yel highlyresistant to sagging,
flog
1962-67 w/oul headrest lo 138400
Reg
406-250
Bags
Sale
1971-80 BUck
242-740
$58995
$471.95
1971-80Tan
242-745
589.95
471.95
135.95
39.30
Tonneau Bow. LH
453-640
21.95
16.45
TonneauBowStowageBag
242-625
242-605
26.95
29.30
26.35
fonneauCoverStowage Bag
21.00
English Dull-Coat Vinyl Tops
Rugged British-made lop is heavier than other liudget tops and all seams are
stitchedand weldedformaximum strength. With zip-outtear window.
Tonneau Covers
Reg
1971-80 Blia
242-685
$737.00
Sale
$189.60
Cabriolet Tops
Deluxe UK produced -cabriolet" tops borrowed fromthe German style of padded
tops witha full headiiner and truck insulation The extremely durable Stayfast
canvasis smuton dyedacryliclabric. Professional InstalUUon suggested.
Keg
1971-80Black Stayfast
1971-80Brown Stayfast
1971-80Black Vinyl
242-795
242-785
242-775
$86930
869.30
549.95
Sale
$895.40
696.40
4(3.05
Original Tops
Thru 1987 Dash Roll
Thru1987Doc* CapSet,Madt/Whlto
Rdst 196265 Door CapSet. Black/Red
Pest 1982-65 Door Cap SaL BUck
Rdst1966-69DoorCapSeLBUck
Rdst 1970-76 DoorCap SeL Ochre
Met 1970-76 DoorCap SeL Champagne
Theseare genuineEnglish Ixtklord factorystylodouble-coated vinyl tops, complete
Rdit 1970-80 DoorCap Scl, Autumnloaf
with header ral: and all snaps prc-lnslaled. BUckVinyl only.
Rdst1977-80DoorCapSeLBUck
Rag
Sale
1963-70Toptor slow-away frame
1303-70Topfor folding frame
250-040
250-000
$449.95
475.85
$159.(5
380.65
1971-76 Topw/llxedwlrdo*
1977-80 Topw/np-out window
250-060
250-130
44995
449.95
359.(5
359.95
Replacement Vinyl Tops
Thesehkjhquality replacement tops are suppliedwithallsnaps and tastencrs. but
Dashtop Repair Panels
Revitalize youi oldcrackeddash top pad win thismooedASScover,ll's easier to install,
anda lotless expensive than a compirtedasnpad Ccmuk-te witharjiesre &matructiens,
Reg
Sale
1963-71
453-890
$4895
$3«.1S
1972-76
453-895
48.95
38.15
1977-80
453-905
<895
38.15
$111.95
do not include the header rail »406-25O cr rear anchor oar »244-210.
S i d e Curtain S e t s
1500"RanUp' Blackvsryl
1500"FlipUp"BlackCanvas
1600BUckVinyl
IGOOBUck Canvas
Reg
Sale
242-630
242-650
242-680
428.15
1962-63 Foldrg lop frame BUck
1963-70 Stow-awaytop frame Black
1963-70 Stow-awaytop frame Wnite
1963-70 Foldinglep frame Black
1963-70Folding top frameWhite
259-258
$549.95
$439.95
259-268
549.95
439.95
259-616
535.20
259-628
639.95
511.95
1600"en StayfastCarrras
259-625
639.95
511.95
AluminumReplacement Type
259-648
368.65
2(4.90
$23995
$191.95
Top Frame Hardware
ToeFiarne Assemofy
4C6-890
FrontTopBow
453-250
44.95
33.70
TopBow Socket (2 req.)
TooBow wing Bolt(2 red)
406-920
4.95
4.20
406-200
6.75
6.55
Hear Anchor Bar
244-200
11.95
1.(5
Car C o v e r s
rasHwewiJNEoruiFJOMGOOTct vvww.niossmotois.com
Sala
5279.95
279.95
27995
$229.55
229.55
229.55
242-640
279.95
229.55
242670
27995
229.55
$139.95
237-440
99.95
236-445
4995
37.45
Roadster 1962-74 Flannel
238-420
139.95
111.95
74.95
247-645
27995
229.55
Roadster 1962-74 Dura-rent Cover
237-420
9995
242-655
279.95
229.55
Roadster 1962-74 TyvekCover
236-440
49.95
74.95
37.45
1977-80 Zip-outrear windowWhite
1977-80 Zip-outrear windowTan
242-695
242-295
279.95
27995
229.55
229.55
Roadster 1975-80 Rannol
Top and Cockpit Covers
Cockpit Cover
237-900
1971-80TopCover BUck Vinyl
241-465
$44 95
13995
$35.(5
111.95
238-430
13995
111.95
Roadster 1975-80 Duravent Cover
237-430
99 95
74.95
Roadster 1975-B0 TyvekCover
236-445
49.95
37.45
Ail MG Nylon Cover
236-015
69.95
52.45
MQBOT W e a t h e r S e a l s
FUme.
238-410
$139 95
$111.95
237-410
99.95
74.(5
GUzmg Rubber. Windshield
Tailgate InnerSeal
287-430
782-480
$4495
1975
$33.71
14.88
Tyvek
236-440
49.95
37.45
Tailgate Outer Seal
282-490
1995
14.(5
Glazing Rubber, RearWindow
282-590
3595
28.(5
FAX:B05.69B.B525
SALEPRICES VALID FROM
August20,2001 THRU September 28, 2001
•-C--
238-440
Gl Duravenl Cover
GTTyvekCover
GTFUnne'
1971-76 Fixed rear window Black
DVER5EA9:BQ5.BB134aO
Elk
Car C a v e r s
1977-80Zip-out rearwindow BUck
Ouravrt
80a.EG7.787B
moss
Rog
DIRECT ORDER HOTLINE - DPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
ORDER BY 3:D0 P.M. WEEKDAYS YOUR LOCAL TIME AND WE'LL SHIP THE SAME DAY
MG TC-TD-TF
Tons Tonneau Covers
Vinyl Side Curtain
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'D Complete kit(2 bow) BUck
IDCover .it (2 sow)3lack
TO Complete kit(3 bow) B'ack
IDCcver kil(3 bow) Buck
IF Complete kilBUck
essssW.
Mj. 1, L'iV^^g—M
Reg.
243-710
243-715
TC w/sirglewindow "an
TCw/single window Back
TD(with3 metalbows)Tan
243-725
243-720
243-735
243-730
243-745
TD (with 3 metal bows) BUck
243-740
TFTan
IF BUck
243-755
243-750
$73995
$591.95
289.95
739.95
28995
231.95
Tops 4L Tonnotius
591,95
231.95
XK120Tcrneau Cover BUck
XK140 Rdst Torreau Cover Black
256-958
256-410
256-470
739.95
28995
28995
591.95
231.95
XK150 Rdst Torreau Cover Black
E-Type 1961-71 BUck lop
E-TypeV12 1971-74 Black Top
231.95
5529.95
529.95
439.95
439.95
439.95
439.95
439.95
439.95
439.95
439.95
Sale
$450.49
450.43
TO coverkit(2 bow)
TDcoverkit(3 bow)
256-850
$354 95
364.95
364.95
Side Curtain Components
Stowage Bags
259-808
$109.95
TFBack
TFWhite
247-220
$279.95
279.95
279.95
279.95
$291.(5
738-490
$13995
9995
$111.(5
237-490
236-445
4995
37.45
351.05
TO-TF boll and nul set
351.513
TD(2 Bow)stripset
TD(3 Bow)stripset
252018
252-208
252-308
104.95
$87.95
24.10
78.70
24.10
70.70
104 95
78.70
453-335
$29550
$223.95
223.(5
223.(5
223.95
225.00
XK120-150 Duravent
3095
104 95
351.95
226.00
XK120-150 FUnnel
252-008
Bows &
183.(5
1(1.95
XK120-150 Tyvek
252-108
351.95
351.95
$1(3.(5
291.95
rc snip set
351.95
351.95
2418
Sale
$229.95
229.95
239.95
282.50
25000
291.95
TC bolt and nut set
351.95
Reg
011-350
011-360
011-370
2417
Car Covers
256830
255-840
30.95
74.(5
Hardware
TC TopFrameAssy
TD(2 bow)TopFrame Assy
TO (3 bow) Top Frame Assy
TF Top Fiame Assy
242-010
242-110
242-210
TD(With 3 metalbcws) Black
tm
Sale
Duck Side Curtain Kits
1Cw/splitwindowTan
TCw/spl-lw.rdow Black
Vinyl Tops
TD(w.lh 2 metalbows) BUck
256-878
256-210
TC cover kit
Stayfast Tops
TD(wilh 2 metal bows) Tin
R«g
256918
256-310
TF Cover kil BUck
TFCover kit - White
*
-
TO (wilh 2 metal bows) BUck
Kits
Topand SideCurtain TanSprayPain
TopBowSocket(2 rcq.)
TopBowWingBolt(2 rsq.)
453-345
289.95
$236.40
231.95
453-355
453-366
220-520
406-920
406-200
28950
231.60
289 50
231.60
12.95
(.70
238-400
237-400
236-440
236-016
4.95
4.20
175
6.55
$139 95
$111.95
Car Cavers
Stayfast Tonneau Covers
TC Full Tonneau "an
TC F.ll Tonneau BUck
TD Full Tonneau Tan
TD Fu'l Tonneau Black
TD 1.2 Tonreau Ian
TD 1/2 Tcnneau Black
TF Full Tonneau Tan
TF Full Tonneau 3lack
TF 1/2 Tonneau Tan
TF 1/2 Tonneau B ack
MG TC-TD-TF FUnnel
243-850
$419.95
$356.95
243-860
243-870
243-880
243875
243-885
41995
41995
41995
23995
356.95
356.95
243-890
243-910
243-895
243-915
239.95
419.95
MQ TC-TD-TFDuravent
MGTC-TD-TF Tyvek
AllMGNylonCover
99 95
4995
74.95
37.45
6995
52.45
356.9S
196.75
196.75
356.95
41995
356.95
23995
239.95
196.75
$269.95
269.95
229.45
229.45
$845.95
693.65
6(3.65
196.75
1/J-JDJS Oils' yj^JJ^Jl^! 3J-X
Black Vinyl Tonneau Covers
TD Full Tonneau
TF Full Torreau
741-220
241-320
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the Austin Seven and the Morris MiniMinor, the (irst
Coopers, Mini vans, pickups, and even a military
winter ol production saw a hosto( problems forthe
reject called the Moke graced American roads (see
little car including, but not limited to, leaking sills,
sidebar, "Pick Your Passion"), In 1967 the bottom (ell
rolling carpets and walcr logged distributors.
out of the British motor industry as companies like
Nevertheless, the lust Mini arrived on LI S shores in
Morns and Austin lost valuable and Irretrievable
I960. American media werealready giving the Mini
incredible coverage, astheyhadseentheimpact it had
ground to rivals Renault, Fiat and Volkswagen. In
atldition, 1968 US. safety and emissions regulations
had on the Furopcan market They were intrigued by
virtually doomed theMini Specifically, a requlremeni
the unique layout, design andoverall Specifications.
roi occupant prolection would hnvc required a major
overhaul to the Mini interior This, combined with a
Love at First Sight?
BMC realignment, combined wilh other factors,
Americans had grown accustome-d to a certain
level of interior and exterior trim, even in economy
cars. Many were disappointed by the Mini's spare
accoutrements antl solemn finish. Americansweren't as
signaled the end of the Mini in America.
To this day, n isn't unusual lo find many"non
standard" Minis in cai clubs across America. Because
directly affected by the postwar depression as England
of BMC'sdecision lo discontinue the supply line in
the United Stales, many enthusiasts came up with
had been, and they were looking for more in a car.
They wanted something thai was fun. unique and
cieative wayslo obtaintheir lavontc ride,including
practical, lliis iswhere ihe Mini did nol disappoint
smuggling cars Irom Canada until American
regulations put on the brakes. Americans became
Roail k Track tested the Austin 850 Mini in
obsessed with maintaining and rebuilding their
March 1960,justas the first carswerearriving. The
original Minis, and often resorted to piecing
together badly wrecked or rusted cars, sometimes
resulting in an automotive Frankensteineffect.
magazine expressed concern about highway noise
level, but was impressed by even the slowest Mini's
performance. Criticswereamazed by how generous
the interior roomwasin such a diminutive package,
surpassing the
externally larger
VW
Beetle
Rumors of the Mini's return have turned out to
be fact. When BMW bought Rover, the Mini
followed Production of the old Mini stopped in
Weighing around 1,300lbs. with 35 hoi\epower, it
October 2000 as production ol the new Mini
was a close tun for a l,20(k:c VW in a straight line -
siarled U.S. sales arc projected to begin in March
but in corners there was no comparison.The Beetle's
2002 (see The New Mini", p. 17 lor more detailed
information). Welcome back Mini.
quaint suspension was no match fnt the Mini's road-
hugging performance,and at a list price ol $1,295 in
1960, it was a serious competitor to the S1,675 VW.
In 1961, British Motor Company (BMC)
introduced the MiniCooper 997 Developed by the
famed Cooper racing team, which had won the 1959
and I960 Formula One World Championships, this
But there were rebels who craved the compact
appeal ol lorcign cars like MGs and Triumphs.
About this same time, the Volkswagen Beetle was
making signilicant headway in the economy small
car market. And while there were olher makes such
space and comlorl " Issigonis and his design learn
came up with the radical idea to relocate the
gearbox into the engine sump At a time when most
cars had a separate chassis, Issigonis' design was
as the Renault, Simca and PcugCOl - ihey justdidn't
monocoquc (the body was integral with the chassis)
and the running gear and engine were attached
have the light attitude. Then the Mini came along.
through the from and real sub (rames. Money was
an issue, so Issigonis spot-welded the hotly panels
Bursting Bubbles
British automobile designer Alec Issigonis
shared one thine in common with many other
suspension system and a lightweight (ront-wheel
European engineers ol his day. They saw the
drive, which provided exceptional handling lor an
"bubble"can rolling out ol Germany and wanted to
economy car.
counter wilh something that used "the minimum
The Miniwas launched Aug. 26, 1950, through
Austin and Morrisfranchises worldwide. Badged as
amount ol materials to give the maximum amount of
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AUTUMN 2001
•
BHIIISII MOTORING
together using external "jigs", which explains the
Mini's scams. The tiny vehicle also sported a rubber
Pick Your Passion
I here were many Mini models sold in the
United States (mm I960 to 1967, and later models
have been brought in by a variety of means The
model had 20 more horsepower thanks to a longer
Mini line included sedans, sports models, vans and
trucks Here arc the most common Minis th.it made
stroke connected to a slightly smaller bore that
it stateside Note datesarc for U.S. salesonly.
brought the displacement lust under the I.OOOcc
limit of many racing classes. Intake valves were
enlarged and the compression was increased. A
more radical cam breathed through iwin SI!
carburetors and the gcarl>ox got closer ratio gears
and an extension that brought the shift lever back
beside the driver, replacing the long "magic wand"
shift lever of the 850s
The American sports car crowd loved the new
Coopers. Finally, here was a true 4-scat sports sedan
Austin 850 1960-1967
Engine size: 848CC
Power output: 35 bhp at 5,500 rpm
Torque: 44 lb. ft. at 2,900 rpm
Tlie Austin 850wasIhet»stMini lo Ixiimporuxi lo the
United States, wilh nu'ntx variations between Morrisand Austin
models Most American Mini:-, worn madebyAustin IrJiiaDy,
ttioAusunversions worecalled Austin850, but Iris was
changed in 1962 lo A;.r.tTi Mm. The Mini8SCs were dcJvcred
wtth sc*l coky pantjoosina limited range olcolors.
with room for two kids or luggage in back The only
"competition" at the time was the Renault Cordini
and the Fiat-Abaiths. The Mini wasin a classby itself
lor the next seven years, Americans were
introduced to variations ol the Mini. Deluxe models
Mini Van and Countryman, 1960-1967
Englno: aame as Mini 850
The MiniVan was Introduced in 1960 os a commercial
vehicle primarily intendedlor light delivery work.
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• BRIIISH MOTORING
15
Accommodations were sparse, and the wlieolbaso war,
longer than a standard Mini,even though the running gear
Mini Cooper S, 1963-1967
Engine size: 970, 1071 and 1275CC
was almost identical. Lal8 in 1960 n "Woodie" version ol
Powor output: 64 bhp at 6,500 rpm (970), 67.5 bhp
the van. called Ihe AustinCountryman,was Introduced (Hio
at 6,500 rpm (1071), 76.1 hp at 6,000 rpm (1275)
Torque: 57 lb. ft. at 5,000 rpm (970).6? lb. ft. at
Morris version was called Ihe Traveller) It had wood trim
around tho back ol the body and on the twin reor doors.
4,500 rpm (1071), 79 lb. ft. at 3,000 rpm (1275)
THE nELU mini Evolution
of an automotive icon
This more accommodating version ol tho van hud u roar
seal and similar interior trim lo an 8S0 sodan. The
Ccunliyman proved to be popular in the US and many
The MiniCooper S was inlroduced in 1071cc lonn in
early 1963 In 1964 Ihe 970cc and 1275cc versions were
Reed said it looked "like a scrappy little soccer
hooligan spoiling for a fight '
added Tho 9 70 was a special model lo get Ihe S engine into
the undci lOOOccracing classes, and was discontinued less
wore sold
Mini Pickup, 1961-1567
The new Mini will be available in the United
than a year after its introduction.
States in two trim levels, the Mini Cooper and the
Engine: same as Mini 850
Mini Cooper S. Pricing isn't firm yet, but
Mini Moke, 1964-1967
become hghly sought after Tre Iron included spartan
pressed stool Qriiis Dial were parted body color and a'l
intended to be a iignt militaryvernce tnat could be stacked Icr
Interiors were black.
easy shipment (hence tr-o angjlar sides). Rejected by tl-«
unofficially the base price will start at around
$18,000. A five-speed manual transmission will be
standard with automaticas an option, and a 115-or
160-horsepowcr, four-cylinder 1.6-litcr, 16-valvc
miliary, tho Moke entered cr/ilan p-oducbon in 1964. BMC
engine will be available
Tins liny unitarian vehicle was imporlod in small
njTto-s and survival rates are lo*. Tney have recently
Engine: same as Mini 850
Nicknamed Ihe 'Hying Bedstead." ihe Voke was initially
Mini Cooper, 1961-1967
dealers could order iliern and a reasonable number wero
Of course there are differences between the old
Englno size: 997 and 998cc
imported by indrwcuals both during the BMC yeais and
afterwards Although (fled with a rudimentary fabric lop. Ihe
passengor seals and side curtains were optional
and new Mini. The first one is that drivers won't
Power output 55 bhp at 6,000 rpm
Torque: 54 lb. Il at 3,600 rpm (997);
57 lb. ft at 3,000 rpm (998)
Riley Ell and Wolseley Hornet, 1961-1967
Tho Mini Cooper put Minis on Ihe performance map
Iho lirsi models liad 997cc eng-nes witha longer stroke and
Engine size: 848cc and 998cc
smaller bore than Ihe 848cc engines Twin SU cartnuolory
replaced the single carb setup and b;gger vaivos and o
Tltoso two "upmarket" Min- variations wero not ollicially
imported by BMC bul a small number have been brought In
trom Canada or England by private owners. These
holler cam were added as well
Front brakes wore 7-inch
Lockheed discs lhat provided only marginallymore slopping
ixiwirrthan drums, Pain; on all Coopers was two-toned and
insliumcnl poda in place ol Ihe single speedometer lilted to
resembled Mini850 sedans with vertical grills up Iron! and tin
oxlended tail with small tins Early models used B48cc
engines, bul in 1963 Ihoy were titled wiin a deluned version
ol the 998cc engine also used in Ihe Mini Cooper Interior
trim was more lavish than in regular Mini models, with leather
standard Miri 8b0s
seals mklrxlin 1962 ©
shllt levers were relocated lartner back besido tho driver lor
a shorter, moro oireel throw Coopers also had three-gauge
M 1N 1S
Summary of models
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Austin
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Production Period
need to pry themselves into the new Mini, which
has much more interiorspace. In addition, the 50/50
Only about 10,000 Minis made it lo U.S. soil
split folding rear seats make belter use of the
during its 41-ycar, 5.3 million production run.
available space.The smooth dash is brokenup by a
series of different-sized circular gauges, dials and
Nevertheless, it isn't hard to (ind die-hard American
enthusiasts who worship the bold little statement
vents. The tachometer sitsabove ihesmall steering
Now comes news that those smashing little Mini
wheelwhile the largespeedometer is placedright in
Coopers - based in parton the InhnCooper inspired
Minis of old that excelled in motoisports - will be
dashing around the streets of America beginning in
the middle of the dash.
multi-link design in the rear. Disc brakes are attached
2002. Of all the car companies to pick up this iconic
to allwheels (ABS isstandard) andBMW saysthat the
design. BMWtook up the charge, vowingI" preserve
the historic feel while blending various innovations
developedsince the firstMinis appearedin 1959.
size, giving it a go-kart feel. As for those tiny wheels
'Ihe Mini Cooper is not a retro designed car,
standard IS-in or optional 16- or 17-in. aluminum
The new Mini has advanced suspension with a
body is two to three times stiffer than other cars of its
on the original Minis, they've been replaced with
but an evolution of the original," says frank
wheels linished inwhite or silver. What about safely?
Stephenson, the Mini's chief designer "Il has the
It was, after all, safety concerns among other issues
genes and many of the key characteristics of its
that drove Minis out of the United Slates in 1967.
predecessor, but is larger, more powerful, more
muscularand more exciting.'
Saloon
A/A2S7
M/A2S4
August 1959- 1967
De Luxe Saloon
A/A2S7
M/A2S4
August 1959 - October 1962
Super Saloon
A/A2S7S
M/A2S4S
June 1961 - October 1962
without a major redesign. But like the VW Beetle,
(Super) De Luxe Saloon
A/A2S7S
M/A2S4S
October 1962-1967
BMW states that an exceptionally strong passenger
cell is combined with front and rear crumple zones
andimpact door beams A"full array of airbags" shields
the driverand passenger from frontand sideimpacts.
A head protection airbag is also standard Dynamic-
sometimes new is better In England,where the first
Stability Control traction system and Xenon
Cooper Saloon
C/A2S7
K/A2S4
August 1961-1967
new Mini models are scheduled
headlights are options, along
Cooper S' Saloon
C/A2S7
K7A2S4
April 1963 - September 1964
to be released in July 2001,
C/A2S7
K/A2S7
March 1964 - January 1965
peoplearealready referring lo il
with a navigation system
Coopor 'S' 970 Saloon
Cooper'S' 1215 Saloon
C/A2S7
K7A2S7
March 1964-1967
The Mini Cooper instantly cndeaied itself to
driving enthusiasts wotldwide and has lasted decades
as "the baby BMW."
BMWis calling the Mini an
independent brand within the
BMW has kept the bulging
BMW Croup. The car will be
Estate Car
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March 1960- 1967
All-steel Estate Car
A/AW7
M/AW4
March 1961 -1967
V4-ton Van
A/AV7
M/AV4
January 1960-1967
the
'/S-ton Pick-up
can
M/AU4
February 1961 -1967
When looking for a way to
describe the new Mini's look,
Americans
A/AV7
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U.S.
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the-corncrs" construction, and
chopped-off hatchback
writer
Philip
made in Oxfordshire, England,
and imported to select BMW
dealerships.
BMW dealerships In the spring
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BUTTONWILL
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spectators who came through the gates 'Hie new airconditioned control center provided spectators and
mmm\ By Ken
Buttonwillow Car Show Results:
Competitors with an excellent v.mtagcpoint of the
track. From the control center, veteran commentator
Alan Boltc kept race Information and facts flowing to
an attentive audience The audience was especially
attentive when an Alfa Romeo CIV was raffled.
which raisednearly$20,000for chanty.
In the IIP race on Sunday, no fewer than 75
(mainly British) cars siarted and stretched halfway
around the trackbefore finally comingIn ihe linelor
the announcement, "Andyou're ofd" Included in this
impressive line-up was British Marketing Manager
KelvinDodd in his 1965MCB woiks replica.Tnily,
wc drive what wc sell. Tune in to Spccdvision for
coverage of the Moss Rxtravaganza.
AW Motors fruitfully acknowlrdi/n llxcooperation oj
/f/i. tril.- fatobsen prepare, in drivehit vintage ".V" MC. Top Right Thiscouple, ceate.l in a Morgan,
dressedin period clothing to show their support. Ab*ne Right: A I9tn Sational antl a coupleoj Morgans
the Jirtilcn .mil ilafjo/ BtttlomPlfJottl Railway, lb? oj/iciuls
and ipoiitm ojVARA, Drill and Durum Longacrt, thr lona
out thii pre-war line up.
litach MG Car Club mid the dozens o]olben who madi llir
Moss Motors returned tor the sixth successive year
to Buttonwillow Raceway to host their annual
place on Sunday Spectators at the MC/Triuniph
challenge watched as Robert Colosia won by just
British Extravaganza May S-6 The event was held in
COnjunf lion Withthe Vintage Auto Racing Association
CiT<j. Robert's winning speed was 7H.7-12 mph,
(VARA) lor $25 per person, attendees could enjoy a
roughly twice as fast as the average punter made in
variety of competitive auto racing events
his lunchtime drives around the Circuit
Sprite/Mini Challenge, last year's stunning result
was reversed, with lathei and son adversaries, Mark
Matthews Sr. and )r. Finishing lirst and second in a
morning. Registrants were able to take their own
circuit for the inaugural Moss Motors lunkhana The
' lunkhana" was a new feature this year and ptoved to
BRITISH MOTORING
1" Ed Kioaon 1953 Sunbeam Talbol
Olher British Open cart:
Sam & Mono logon I960 Morgan +4:
Pat HcncBon. 1963 Elva Courier
funkhana: 1 Scm rl Marie locon Morgan >4;
2" .'ason Mclhaney Triumph IM50
Corner Worker's Spiril ol Ihe Meellng Awards:
Terry Baker 1957 MGA:
Michael Denneiing A-HSprifo
tM
Top left:George Cnilbera In
various MOs and Morgans, lo a suburb 1939 Laguna
hissuperb 1934 MG "V.
Above: TheMG /Triumph
acquitted themselves admirably. Some of the drivers
challenge race Marls frith •
and riding mechanics dressed in period costume (or
a photo shoot on Saturday.
Peter Conway ol the British Tourist Authority was
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Peler Rosoj 1959 100-6
Other British Closed eon:
Vl2, All the veterans ran competitively and
a welcome guesi at the event I le dispensed heebies
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Peler McGralh 1963 MK II
Big Heatoys: Charts 5. Carol Hurl 1955 I0O-4:
1965 Sprite and 1959 Bugeye respectively.
program, ihe traditional in-lip barbecue was held,
followed by several entertaining rounds of karaoke.
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Mike Cemonto 1962 TR4A
Kim Panic 1953 Bugeye
Jaguar: Sieve 4 CoicJ Kennedy 1967 XKE:
Notable this year was the huge turn out of pre
war machinery, ranging from a 1916 National and
be a wild ride hollowing Saturday's exciting racing
The two major Moss-sponsored events took
Eorly Triumph: Hich Koch 1938 TR3A:
Sprites 1 Mldgelt: MiKe McLean I960 Spnle:
In the
Entries this year weie at an .ill-time high with no
cars out on the track during lunchtime Hack sessions
to gel a taste of what the raters experience.
We wete allowed to use the skulpan at the
jm & Karon Bull 1966 MGB
PaulKonHo 197? MGB
5. It) seconds in his TRfi ahead of Steven Smith in a
fewer than 270 racecars and more than 150 fine British
automobiles entered in the Popular Vote Car Show.
The itinerary included lull practice and 11 races
on Saturday and Sunday, plus a car show on Sunday
Bxtraoaganza sosuccrss/iil 0
Early MG: Geol! timer 1952 MG ID:
loloMG: JayCohon I980MGB.IE:
hang, tarleft. Big Healcts
pose al the car show.
left: British Marketing
Manager Kelvin Dodd ink,
Irom his booth while othei vendors weie busy selling
t-shirts and souvetuis to the estimated 10,000
to Ihe track in his /96S
MGBwork) replica.
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Woroquost aSIO sorvico loo lor each vohlcio advertised. For an additional
Closing dalolorthe next issueis September •». 2001. Please sendyour ad.
S25 tve willloaliiro a color photograph ol yourcar. British cars only, no
photo and remittance to: Moss Motoring Sports Car Mart.-140Rutherford
parts, exporters, and no dealers please! Text is to be 30 words or loss and
Street. Golola. Cahlornia 93117. Wocannot accept ads viaemail. Please
it helps sell tho car il an asking price is quoted. IIusing a credit card lor
payment, be sure to include your credit card numberand expirationdate.
photographs cannot be returned.
label photographs with name, address andtelephone number. Sorry,
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1955 Austin Hcaley UK)-I BN
I lull Restoration, Hcaley Blue
All parts like factory no modem
upgrades except chronic wires
^jUL*^
1952 MC TD restoration
t<S S. Spokes.$32,000
project 34,000 miles, last
Ph(5l0)787-3IO6orF-mail
1950 MCTD. Excellent
Condition, ready tu show.
1963 XKE Scries I coupe No
mst excellent condition
Primrose paint, iiunior good,
406 Chevy small block, new
suspension bushings, new rack
and pinion steering. Chevy
1962 Austin Hcaley 31)00
MK II 2 sealer tn carb
Everything woiks, including
heater All side curtains, top
and tonneau covers in great
condition Rebuilt carbs, mns
damage, all original parts,
asking $1,000 OBO by
09-01-01 Bob I as Vegas, NV
Ph (702) 878 6122. NV
1957 MCA Roadster. Exc
Red with tan lop, tonneau,
side curtains, leather intcrio
Condition nms great. 83k miles.
Tan Wilton wool carpet.
$13,000. Ph (765) 457-8640. IN
Rebuilt engine/transmission
Same owner last 17 yeats
Show winner. $22,000
Ph.(330)650-9259. OH
great Asking $17,000.
Ph (425) 483 9220 or E mail:
M|lrbliyao!.coin. Seattle.WA
I960 MCA Roadster.
high pcrformaix.c oil pump,
Dependable driver. Painted 48
spnngs. rollbar, gas tank,etc
$6,900 ill (603) 399-7006or
(603) 352 8866 Unry. NH
spoke wire wheels Moss leather
interior, burl veneerdash
Literature, specialtools
70 mph at 2000 rpm $19,500
tan leather interior Dunlop
Ph(54l) 846 6876 OR
racing tires. Aluminum body,
Rill). $33,500. 2 scater
I960 MCA 15.000 miles on
rebuilt engine. New top. New
1957MCA.Imron paint,black
leather w/red piping, chrome
hardtop r, 2nd lull race engine
cxtia Ph(352) 746-9889. II
1905 Austin Hcaley 3000
MK III "A classic beauty"
restored, original one owner
33 years Bids over $18,000
to loving home. Jill Ph (701)
Dunlop while walls w/svirc
wheels Excellent condition,
1953 MC TD. Restored by
wires 1800 engine, balanced s,
professional East Coast
icstoration firm in 1990.
hardened (only 35,000 miles)
lullsyncro trans, 3.90d:(f.,
Bcautilul condition inside (red
leather) and nut (black). Runs
MCI! radiator cure $13,000.
Ph.(7l4) 841 1086 or E-mail:
twice at Monterey I listorics
CGAnimiioisH'aul com CA
Professional built engine,
1959 MCA, twin cam S *
YN.3-2098. Vintage racecar,
1952 MC TO Roadster,
well Over $27,500 invested
original, registered New
$20,000. Jon Vick, Ph (760)
Wchcrs, dual brakes, frame-up
751-0300, Valley Center, CA
restoration, lull interior, lire
system, fuel cell, rebuilt shocks,
brakes, etc. New Dunlops
1969 XKE Roadster recent bare
England MC register Ilns isan
metal rcspray, new top,
exceptional car, hand built in
tonneau, Michclins. chrome
wire wheels, interior like new, 3
England, 1952,not mass
produced. Crcat body, no rust,
carbs. no smog, 67,000 miles.
$25,000 Ph (018) 106-1510 IL
good motor, cloth top, fold
and tonneau. $23,800 Jeff
down windshield, leather
Kracmcr Ph (831) 6240645 or
upholstery, tuns line. Extra
parts.-wiring harness, earns,
831)659 2728 CA
773-2474. ND
*
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radiator, new chrome hub ca|»,
mimttl, tools, clc. Asking
$18,000ormakeoffer Ph(406)
244-5682 Plan lor the future MT
1985 Jaguar X|S. VI2,
automatic, taupe with black,
block California car Oiiginal
I960 Bugeye Sprite
tuned up. rebuilt steering rack,
owner. Body sound Engine not
Professional icstoration of mst
free car Body & parts dipped
Bcautilul paint. Every
component cither replaced or
rebuilt, including drive train
Both soil 7 hard lops $16,000
61k miles, inspected, registered,
(Atlantic City NJ aiea)
$7,500 for a CI ASSIC CAR.
Ph.(609) 992-8346 or E-mail:
OK $3,500, including low bar.
Shorrock supercharger
wkiiiki.w("'l>clljiljnlic.net. NJ
Ph.(541)993-2220 OR
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1952 MCTD "Ken Miles'
running, needs rebuild Tim
available separately Charles
I lascall, San Diego County
I'h (760) 734-4735 CA
Crcat driver. Asking$10,0011
Ph.(541)741-1540. OR
1970MCBConv. New eng.
head, OD, Minilne Wheels,
Bridge-stone tires, led black
lot PECO Ext. New cooling
fan. rear springs, generator,
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battery, kill switch, CD
spcakcis, oil cooler, and
brakes. $6,500 & out 10.
Ph.(954)647 0159 II.
Have folding lop, side curtains,
1964 MCB rebuilt in 1991
New everything fromwiring to
forged wheels with stainless
steel spokes, late MDL rear cud
door latches, fenders, gas tank,
AUTUMN 2001
1968MCBtotalIxxtyicstoration.
Rebuiltengine, new vals-cs, scats,
w
$12,500 Ph (978) 263-0873 or
E-mjil.phccbal&juno.com. MA
R700 automatic transmission,
Completely restored red with
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1959 MCA, complete
professional restoration.
licensed 1966, no major
RWCARBARINOfeCS cum CA
I955MC.TF. 1500.83,830
miles. Only three MS car club
owners Wire wheels. Californ
Car. Matching numbers Neve
1959MCTD Ground-up
restoration completed in 1995
painted or restored, but drives
and looks as new including
Multiple show winner that is
tool and curtains All tools
mechanically excellent Custom
A genuine car. $21,500
woodenluggage nick $22,000
Ph (562) 907-9444. CA
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wilh easy miles since Original
stock clipper blue color with
&O.D tranny CD player
&AC. 74,000 miles.$12,000
OBO Ph (808) 635-2007 HI
biscuit leather interior
1965 MCB Second owner
I960 MCA Roadster. Red *
87.000 orig. miles, garaged,
hard and soft tops Wire
wheels, rebuilt engine, red.
$8,500. Ph (562) 438 B190. CA
1972 MCB CT. Many limes
show winner, including 3nd in
nation' Complele ground-up
restoration all parts new or
rebuilt, rare aqua color.
US Ph (250) 598-1183 or E-mail:
Mackleather intcnor Top
CoventrywwOpacIfiCCOaSt net.
canvas, 3,S56k on new engine
Victoria. B.C Canada
and transmission, 17k on
Franszcn. Ph (616) 4650151.
restoration, all receipts Asking
$17,500. Ph. (610) 294-8280 or
E-mailJacsimot?')uno com PA
Stevcnsville, Ml
OEM. roof rack, plush car
cover. $13,000 OBO Robert
CAR^tMART
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All British Car, Cycle Meet and Social Omaha, NE Bill Rodingor 402-636-3991 [email protected]
22-25
VTA 2001 Brockonridge. CO Harry Cornelius 303-840-2504
24-26
Drive In #4 Lancaster. HA Richard Miller 908-713-6251
24-26
21st Lotus Owners Gathering Worcester. MA Foster Cooperstein 617-965-2058
[email protected]
1973 MCB CT, great daily
driver, garaged and covered.
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12th Annual A Taste ot Britain Auto Show Lancastor. PA J.m Harbold 717-292-0579
[email protected]
So California car. spare O/D
31-2
tranny. Weber rear end brakes,
too many spares to list $4,500
Kansas City All British Car and Cycle Meet Kansas City. MO Bill Young 816-942-8099
[email protected]
OBO Ph.(619) 669-4831. CA
25th Annual All British Field Meet Cortland International Raceway. OR 503-504-2236
1973 MCB Roadster
[email protected]
Completely rebuilt, and all
i components, including:
Loch Norman's British Car & Boat Fast Moorosvillo. NC Tyrone Stoner 704-872-3015
Weber carb, clutch, master
15-16
[email protected]
Falltest Dover, NJ Allen Rosenberg 908-755-3794 [email protected]
7th Annual British Car Festival Tipton, PA Jim Pastoro 814-942-7742 mgnut@msn com
Battle ol the Brits Sterling Heights. Ml Suzanno Snydor 810 979-4875 [email protected]
15th Annual British Car Fosllval Don Plainos. IL Bill Kowalski 630 852 6898 [email protected]
23rd Annual British Car Msst Palo Alto. CA Rick Foibusch 310 392-6605 rfeibusch@loop com
British Car Day at Bronte Creek Provincial Park Burlington, ON [email protected]
British Motor Car Day on tho Ohio Rlvor Nowtxtrgh. IN BillBarrow 812-4900560 [email protected]
20th Annual All British Car Show St Louis. MO Fred Housor 314 965 9320 [email protected]
The Colorado English Motoring Conclave Arvada CO Gary George 303-477-0189 glgv12e@aolcom
18-23
Jaguar Roadrunner 1000 Classic Car Rally Santa Fe. NM John Smallwood 800-561-0898
1976 TR6, professionally
cylinder, factory top, and
restored body, engine and
exhaust. Runs well and driven
interior, 48.000 original
miles. $9,800. Ph (day) (860)
510-0012 (evenings) (860)
regularly. $5,000 OBO
Ph.(972) 254-5944 or Email:
[email protected] TX
437 8649. CT
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1979 MCB Crcat Carl 63K,
AC. runs well, excellent
condition, no rust. New paint,
front end, tires, and brakes
Original French blue, in
Carclully maintained Extra
and loved for 25 years 12k on a
1974 Midget, 34,500 miles,
transmission/carburctor/parts
rebuilt engine with new clutch,
completely restored, Weber
$6,700. Ph(9l5) 587 8448 or E
carb, electronic ignition, new
exhaust/muffler, $8,000 Ed
mail: dcanthatchciCgte net TX
paint, tires and lots mote.
$9,500. John Crossley Ph (530)
1974 TR-6 with overdrive
[email protected]
excellent condition. Owned
19-23
229-7830 or E-mail:
Crossleyj(C*>ol.com. CA
Boyd Ph.(520) 296-4618 or Email:EJAB37iff,uno com A'/
40,360 miles. New tan
Elva Courier, MK II.
completely restored, vintage
race prepped, 30k mile CA car.
All the right race sniff and all
interior & black wool soft
street equipment Accepted
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1976 Triumph TR6. BRC.w/
15-16
1977 MCB parts car Complele
with engine and transmission. 5
Limited Edition wheels plus 4
lop One Owner Factory
everywhere Beautiful, fast, fan.
standard wheels. Cood
hardtop, overdrive. Panasport
Street or track. $22,000.
suspension, interior, and body
parts intact. Towablc Never
wheels/Yokohamas. Rcdlincs
Ph (805)5446516 CA©
GoFMk72 Walkins Glen, NY Tony Thomas 919-851-3030 [email protected]
10-22
Fall QoF Kerrvillo, TX Ken Lesslg 972-843-0201 kenlanalos@aol com
21-23
Indy British Motor Days Indy Raceway Park, IN Don Hayman 3I7 887-3B67 mgdr@quiknel net
21-23
1llh Annual Rio Grande Valley Reg. Rdvs Raion. NM Kevin Kittle 505-345-4207
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17th Ann. Richmond British Car Day Ricrmond. VA Bruce Woodson 804-264-8551
27-30
South Eastern Fall GoF Mk 11
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MGs on tho Rocks Car Show Rocks State Park, MD Richard Liddick 410-817-6862
Hiawasseo. GA Charles S. Mitchell 770-964-2911
rgl2mgbgt@aol com
Very British Car Meet Fresno. CA Marty 559-439-5062
MGs on ths Green Davidson. NC Pioter Korvmk 704-046-6606 [email protected]
Wings and Wheels Santa Monica. CA Kelvin Dodd 800-235 6954
British Legends on the Lawn Whppany. NJ Ralph Brown 973-285 6930 [email protected]
All British Sports Car Show Lincoln, NE Fred Meier 402-475 1302
&original wheels included.
Rust-lrcc $15,500 Ph (770)
left LA. $1,000 firm.
Ph.(310)473-7318 or E-mail;
1959 Triumph TR3A.
grbosworthGiijuno.com. CA
Beautifullyrestored Looks like
.$16,000 OBO Ph.(985)
873-9627. IA
366-7558 CA
5-7
6
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20th Annual Fall British Car Festival Waynosboro. VA Bob Shillet 540-943-1236
11th Annual British Car Club Day Fairhope, AL Davo Burrows 334-990-5744
Autumn Meet Rally & Popular Vote Show Chestor, NJ Bob Horfurth 908-369-4656
22nd Annual British Car Day San Diego, CA
19th Annual Groatsr LA British Car Meet Woodloy Pans. CA RickFoibusch 310-392-6605
[email protected]
18-21
Trlumphtost Venluia, CA Bob Muzio 818-703-1846 [email protected]
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Hunt Country Classic Middloburg, VA Steve Boyco 703-207-9048 [email protected]
26-28
17th Ann. British Car Day Charleston. SC Jim Cloes 843-795-6636 dlambort@bennetthof1ord com
NOVEMBER
2-4
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