Remote Gearshift

[Kiwi 2Litre]

In the lower photo on page 54 of the Leo Archibald book a 2 Litre Drophead is shown with what appears to be a short straight gearlever almost back at the front of the seats. Does anybody know whether this was a factory fitted option and what the box is? I understand that the Moss box fitted to Mk5 Jags was similar to the box in an AC (except for the spigot) and the Jags have a remote so perhaps it is one of these? Cheers, Ian

[Mike Berrisford]

Yes it is the same as fitted to mk.2 Jags. A top cover incorporating the selectors and remote linkage.Do you want one?
   Regards, Mike

[Kiwi 2Litre]

Thanks for that, they are readily available here. I work part time for a company that does five speed conversions, most of which get sent to Britain, Europe or the USA but we often see Moss boxes taken out and I am sure I could persuade a customer to do a trade. I had even thought of looking for a Moss box with overdrive. It all depends what I do for an engine which needs to be sorted first. Cheers, Ian.