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Jaguar car parts and accessories for E-Type, XK-120, XJS and many other classic Jaguars.

Moss Classic Jaguar has been dedicated to serving the Jaguar and British car enthusiast since 1948. Moss Motors provides parts, accessories, and performance parts for most models of Jaguars with an emphasis on classic models.

10/27/2026

Some parts of the US just have more classic Jaguars than others. New England keeps a lot of E-Types and XK120s alive through car clubs that have been running since the 1970s. California's dry climate means fewer rust issues but more sun-damaged interiors. Texas has a surprising concentration of Mark 2s, most traced back to a handful of 1960s dealers in Houston and Dallas.

Where are you keeping your Jaguar, and does the local climate shape how you look after it?

10/22/2026

Cooler mornings mean a harder start for a lot of classic Jaguars, especially ones that have been running fine all summer without much thought given to the battery or ignition system. A battery that's been getting by on warm-weather starts can struggle once the temperature drops, and a weak connection that never showed up in July suddenly turns into a no-start in October.

It's rarely just the battery itself. Corroded terminals, an aging ground strap, or ignition points that have drifted out of spec all show up more in cold starts than warm ones, because the engine's asking for more from a system that's already working at its limit.

Worth checking now, before the first Winter morning makes the decision for you.

Details at mossmotors.com/jaguar

10/20/2026

65 YEARS OF THE JAGUAR E-TYPE

On 15 March 1961, Jaguar unveiled the E-Type in Geneva, introducing a sports car that would become one of the most celebrated designs in motoring history.

The launch had its own dramatic story. The first coupé, 9600 HP, was driven from Coventry to Geneva by Jaguar PR manager Bob Berry, arriving just 20 minutes before its unveiling. With demand for demonstration drives running high, test driver Norman Dewis was sent on an overnight dash in the roadster 77 RW.

Production began in 1961, and over the next 13 years the E-Type evolved through three series, with four-cylinder heritage giving way to the mighty V12 in the Series 3. Production ended in 1974, but its appeal has never faded.

Now, 65 years after that Geneva debut, the E-Type remains a favourite among Jaguar enthusiasts. At Moss Classic Jaguar, we're proud to help keep these remarkable cars on the road, whether you're maintaining a cherished original or bringing a restoration project back to life.

Here's to 65 years of the E-Type.

10/16/2026

Built to win at Le Mans. Built to make Jaguars better on the road.

The Jaguar XJR-9 wasn’t a marketing exercise. It was a full-blooded Group C racer, built around the things that matter when you’re chasing victory: speed, braking, aerodynamics, reliability and endurance.

Its 1988 Le Mans victory was another chapter in Jaguar’s long racing story, but the value of that experience went beyond the circuit.

Every lap gave Jaguar another opportunity to learn what worked, what failed and what could be improved. That racing knowledge helped shape the engineering philosophy behind the road cars too.
So when you drive a Jaguar on the road, that connection to racing isn’t just a badge or a bit of heritage. It’s part of what made these cars Jaguars.

Which Jaguar road car do you think came closest to capturing this spirit? 🏁

Photographs by legendary motorsport photographers: Rainer Schlegelmilch and Pascal Rondeau.

10/13/2026

Jaguar's leaping cat badge has gone through more revisions over the decades than most owners realize, some subtle enough that two cars sitting side by side at a show can have visibly different badges depending on the exact model year. US-spec cars sometimes carried a badge variant that didn't match what was fitted in the UK during the same period, tied to differing import and trademark requirements.

Trivia: roughly how many distinct versions of the leaping cat badge has Jaguar used since it was introduced? The real number surprises most people.

Take a guess, then check your own car's badge against what you find.

10/08/2026

Every region seems to have one road that classic car owners quietly agree is the best local drive. Blue Ridge Parkway comes up a lot for East Coast owners. Pacific Coast Highway for the West Coast crowd. Hill Country loops around Austin for Texas owners.

What's your go-to road for a Jaguar drive?

10/05/2026

Fall is peak car show season across the US, from British car days on the East Coast to concours events in California. If your Jaguar's headed to a show this month, tell us where. We're always looking for good ones to point other owners toward.

What's the best British car show near you?

10/01/2026

Nothing ruins a fall show weekend like a Jaguar overheating in parking lot traffic before you've even parked. It's a common complaint from E-Type and Mark 2 owners moving cars on and off show fields, radiators built for open-road cruising, not creeping at 5 mph for twenty minutes.

We carry uprated radiators and electric fan kits sized for these engines, built for exactly that kind of low-speed heat load. If your temperature gauge climbs every time you're parking rather than driving, that's the problem worth solving before your next show.

Details at mossmotors.com/jaguar.

09/28/2026

The number plate on this E-Type caught our eye: HERE KTY.

It got us thinking about some of the Jaguar registrations that have become almost as recognisable as the cars themselves.

77 RW, the first production E-Type roadster, was driven by Norman Dewis from Coventry to Geneva in the famous overnight run for the 1961 launch. Then there’s 9600 HP, the fixed-head coupé driven by Bob Berry to Geneva and used for the press drives. Both are now part of Jaguar history in their own right.

But what about the ones you’ve come across?

Have you seen a particularly good Jaguar registration, whether it’s an E-Type, XK, XJ, or something a little more obscure? Or does your own Jaguar have a plate that’s become part of the car?

Share your best Jaguar number plates in the comments. Photos welcome.

09/25/2026

Few cars are as closely associated with Steve McQueen as his Jaguar XKSS.

McQueen bought the XKSS in 1958, and it quickly became one of his favourite cars. Originally white with a red interior, he had it repainted in British Racing Green, fitted with a black interior and polished the wheels.

Built from leftover D-Type racing car chassis, the XKSS was essentially a race car adapted for the road. Jaguar completed just 16 before a fire at its Browns Lane factory destroyed the remaining cars.

McQueen affectionately called his XKSS the “Green Rat”, and it remained part of his collection for much of his life.

A Jaguar with a racing pedigree, a famous owner and a story that’s hard to beat.

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Tuesday	8am - 7:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 7:30pm
Thursday	8am - 7:30pm
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