classic marque november 2015 web

The Official Monthly Magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia

November 2015

Classic Marque The Monthly Magazine of the

Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia

Muster Full report and photos page 19—23

2 The Official Monthly Magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia

Club Services

Technical Officer

Geoff Mockford

(08) 8362 5997 / 0438 768 770

Regalia

David Bicknell 0411 066 225

Librarian

Tom & Marj Brindle (08) 8387 0051

Log Books

Kathy Taylor 0403371364

Inspectors—Historic Registration

Geoff Mockford 08 83625997 0438768770

Evan Spartalis 08 83628116

Onslow Billinghurst 08 83251971

Alan Baker 0429097729

Ron Palmer 0418855597

Robin Ide 0428816678

Malcolm Adamson 0418856731

Roger Adamson 0421052518

Bob Charman 08 82484111 0421482007

Tim White 0419809021

Peter Holland 08 82710048

Richard Shipman 0417843808

Noel Orford 08 82772717

Club Representatives

Australian Council of Jaguar Clubs (ACJC)

Peter Holland 0408 810 884

Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs (FHMC)

Bob Lynch (08) 838 11705

Marque Sports Car Association (MSCA)

Barry Kitts (08) 8391 1759

All British Day

Alan Bartram 0418 818 950

Management Committee

President Di Adamson

Mobile: 0407 862 758

[email protected]

Vice President Julian Lugg

Mobile: 0417 882 930

[email protected]

Treasurer Tim White

Mobile: 0419 809 021

[email protected]

Secretary Kathy Taylor

Mobile: 0403371364

(Please call after 6.00pm weekdays or anytime on weekends)

[email protected]

Editor Classic Marque

Philip Prior

Phone: (08) 8276 6136

Mobile: 0402 670 654

[email protected]

Membership Secretary

Daphne Charman

Phone: (08) 8248 4111

Mobile: 0404 999 200

[email protected]

Events Coordinator

Sue Harrison

Phone: 088333 0057

Mobile: 0407 711 352

[email protected]

Web Editor Tom Herraman

Mobile: 0423 214 644

[email protected]

Club Web Site www.jdcsa.com.au

Club Postal Address

PO Box 6020

Halifax Street

Adelaide SA 5000

Register Secretaries

XK, MK 7,8,9 Rob Loffler Mobile: 0428830416 [email protected] SS & Daimler Malcolm Adamson Phone: (08) 82783002 [email protected] MK 1, 2, S, 420 Tim White Mobile: 0419 809 021 [email protected] XJ, 420G, MKX Bob Charman Phone: (08) 8248 4111 [email protected] E-Type. F Type and Grand Tourer Alan Baker Mobile: 0429 097 729 [email protected]

Multi-Valve Ron Palmer Mobile: 0418 855 597 [email protected]

Classic Marque

Classic Marque is the official magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia.

The magazine is produced calendar monthly with the exception of January.

The Deadline for all copy is the last Tuesday of each month.

The Editor reserves the right to accept, reject or modify content submitted for publication.

The opinions/views expressed in published articles are wholly those of the respective authors, and are not necessarily those of Jaguar, the Editor, the Club, or the Members.

Advertisers and sponsors who place advertisements in the magazine do so because they value their association with the JDCSA. Placement of these advertisements should not necessarily be taken to mean the club endorses the services offered.

Cover Story

The Jaguar XJC Muster at Echuca on October 16—18 saw 32 coupes and 30 additional Jaguars

gather at the Aquatic Reserve to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Jaguar XJC.

Photo taken at the Sunday display day.

Club Directory

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.jdcsa.com.au



It has been another busy month.

Congratulations to Julian Lugg and his hard working committee for a great SA JAG Day. We had over 100 Jaguars/Daimlers on show with plenty of public coming through. Thank you to Rick Luff for commentary on the day and our members with Special Interest vehicles. The parade also celebrated the anniversary of the XJC and the XJS. Thanks also to all those who donated food to the Salvation Army.

The following weekend we had 20 Jaguars on display Saturday and Sunday at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival. It was an early start with cars meeting at 7.45am and staying until 5. There was so much activity with races every 15 minutes that the days went quite quickly. There were historic touring cars, sports cars, classic Motorcycles, Porsche and the highly anticipated Formula 1. When they hit the track everyone flocked to the fence. I am sure this event will be even better next year.

Don’t forget about the “Take your tops off” Breast Cancer Fund Raiser at Birdwood Motor Museum this Saturday (31st October). It is not too late to enter or just come along on the day as a spectator. It is a very worthy cause.

The following Sunday, 8th November is our Club run to McLaren Vale. We are meeting at the Victoria Hotel at 9.50am, departing at 10 to Scarpantoni Estate McLaren Flat for wine tasting with Michael Scarpantoni. If wine tasting is not to your liking you could visit the Almond Train. We are then heading to Oxenberry Farm Winery/Café for lunch (approx. 12.15) We will be parking our Jaguars on the lawn by the Café. Please let me know if you will be attending.

Bring on the Spring weather. Hope to see you at the November meeting and look forward to hearing about the XJC Muster in Echuca.

Di Adamson

13th October, 2015

I would like to thank everyone who

donated food items at this years "Cats &

Cans" day.

We received $60 in cash, including a gift

voucher and over 2000 food items. The

variety of these items gives my clients and

the clients of our other programs a great

range to choose from.

Coming up to Christmas we find the need

is greater and I am blessed by your

wonderful members who have supported

and given so generously.

Thank you once again and I look forward

to hopefully being a part of 2016 "Cats &

Cans" day.

Bless you all,

Lin Linda Goed

Manager,

Community

Support

Services.

Letters to the Editor


It has been suggested that a National Rally 50th anniversary

book be released in 2019. ACJC is considering this proposal and feedback on people’s recollections and highlights of the rallies would be appreciated. The book, if published, must be interesting and not merely a collection of facts and figures.

The future direction of ACJC was discussed, with an emphasis on possible joint ventures/activities (refer to the JDCSA submission). This was the beginning of on-going dialogue and it is apparent that member clubs should be encouraged to support proposed joint activities with a working proposal.

Other matters discussed included trophy rationalisation for National Rallies, updating the National Rally Manual and treasurer’s report and associated financial matters.

Data bases, Naming of Registers.

Classic Marque Editor: Philip Prior NTR

MSCA: Barry Kitts advised that the program is finished for the year.

The Motor Sport Festival offered four runs of the circuit at $25 for one day, $ 40 for two days. Entry to Pebble Beach event USA cost $350.

Membership Officer: Daphne, NTR

Library: Tom Brindle advised he has lots of interesting books, interstate magazines etc. available.

Regalia: Dave Bicknell looks forward to promoting Club products at Jag Day.

Events Coordinator: Sue Harrison said she still needed trainer wheels for the job.

January & February are still ‘clean’, there must be something on! Register secretaries please contribute.

Registers: Register representatives provided brief reports. See the CM for details.

Guest Speaker: Lin Goed from the Salvation Army introduced her assistants Katey & Megan from the Ingle Farm facility which provides temporary accommodation for other-wise homeless people.

She mentioned the recent $46,000 funding cut by the Government and how valuable our Cats & Cans project is for their Outreach Programme.

They like to leave ‘Making Memories ‘the disadvantaged - what about a ride in a Jaguar?

Police clearances are required for persons helping (volunteers)

General Business:

Phil Prior mentioned the XJC models have 35 entries for the Echuca Run 17-18 October.

Peter Holland advised that Scott Adamson, who is restoring a Triumph TR7 & was given $1000 grant from the Shannons Foundtion 18 months ago has been working diligently to get the car back on the road.Congratulations for his good work.

The following fliers were available-

Breast Cancer Research fund-raising event on Saturday 31 October. ‘Take your tops off” vehicle display at the Birdwood Motor Museum.

Closure: Di thanked the SS Register for supper and minute taking and closed the meeting at 8.30pm.

Club Torque Minutes of the General Meeting held on Tues 6 October 2015 at the Police Club

Opening: President Di Adamson welcomed everyone and opened the meeting at 7.45pm. There were 47 members and guests present.

Apologies: Bruce & Ann Fletcher, Bob Hill-Ling, Peter & Trish Clarke, Robert & Rosanna Bullock, Wayne & Beverly Buttery, Noel & Carmel Trew, Ray Smithers, Doug Harrison, Alf & Joyce Taylor.

Visitors: Michael Chorney (Mannum)

Welcome back Don & Margaret Evans.

Previous Minutes: Minutes of the General Meeting held on Tuesday 1

st September 2015 had been previously

circulated and were accepted as an accurate record of that meeting.

Business Arising From Previous Minutes: None

Welfare Report: NTR

President’s Report: Di reminded members re Jag Day next Sunday noting that good weather is forecast. Cats & Cans will be in place again & Di welcomed this evening’s Guest Speaker from the Salvos.

Jag Day Organising Committee chairman Julian Lugg will report later.

Other Events coming up include the Adelaide Motor Sport Show & the All-Register Club Run to Scarpantoni Winery at Mc:Laren Vale on Sunday 8

th November, followed by lunch

at Oxenberry Farm/Cafe.

Vice President’s Report: Julian reported that everything is in place for a great event & we are looking for a good roll-up. The Car-boot Sale has been moved to the back oval and the main entrance gate marshals will need to extra vigilant. Register secretaries are to supervise Register parking as per the signs that will be in place.

There are two extra toilets conveniently located.

Bob Charman is arranging the 40yr. anniversary parade for XJC & XJS vehicles.

Philip Prior advised that the Dive Club will be have a stand for sandwiches & cakes to supplement the usual BBQ. Vehicles must stay in place until 3.00pm.

‘Oil dripping cars’ should use trays, no pegs into the lawn.

Secretary’s Report: Kathy Taylor NTR

Treasurer: Tim White advised every thing was in order.

ACJC: Peter Holland gave a report on the ACJC Meeting held on 9 August 2015, highlighting the following points:

JLRA provided a report on current status of new Jaguars in Australia, with the imminent release of the new XE being a highlight. The new F-Pace is scheduled for release in 2016

Planning for the National Rally 2016, hosted by the JDCQ is well advanced and will be held in the Caloundra area of the Sunshine Coast. Full registration details will be released shortly. This will be the first Rally not to hold a concours, as agreed by the clubs.

The 2017 Rally will be hosted by jointly by the JDCA and JDCHR in the Port Stephens area, with planning well under way. As an aside Peter noted that JDCSA is due to host a rally in 2018 and now is the time to start planning.


We all love our club calendar produced annually featuring members cars each month of the year.

So please get cracking and take some pics of your car and send them to:

Di Adamson ([email protected])

Jaguar Drivers Club of SA’s President’s Run

Sunday the 8th November, 2015

Meet at the Victoria Hotel, South Road, O’Halloran Hill at 9.50am

Depart at 10 am to Scarpantoni Estate at Scarpantoni Drive, McLaren Flat

for wine tasting with Michael Scarpantoni,

Alternatively the Almond Train if wine tasting is not your preference

then to Oxenberry Farm Winery/Café for lunch (Approx 12.15pm)

Jaguars will be parked on the lawns by the Cafe.

Please advise if you will be attending (how many) so I can give an estimate

of numbers for catering purposes.

Reply: [email protected]



Jaguar N e w s

Global Unveiling of Jaguar Land Rover Bond Cars 15 September 2015 Jaguar Land Rover celebrated its vehicles appearing in the new Bond adventure,

SPECTRE. Cars, including the Jaguar C-X75, Range Rover Sport SVR and the iconic

Land Rover Defender, stole the show as they were unveiled in public for the first time at

the palatial Thurn und Taxis in Frankfurt.

Naomie Harris (Moneypenny) and David Bautista (Hinx) were guests of honour at the

glamorous event showcasing special stunt vehicles used in the latest instalment of the

James Bond series. Guests were entertained by British singer and musician John

Newman, who performed a number of top ten hits from his album.

SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond film, from Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions, Metro-

Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment, sees the Jaguar C-X75 drive

through the moonlit streets of Rome in one of the movie's most iconic high speed chase

scenes. Driven by Hinx, played by David Bautista, the C-X75 supercar, named the most

advanced Jaguar ever created, was provided by Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle

Operations (SVO) in collaboration with development partner Williams Advanced

Engineering headquarters in Oxfordshire, England.


SVO was created in June 2014 to focus on meeting the

increasing expectations of today's most discerning and

enthusiastic Jaguar and Land Rover customers. Working

on the development of high performance versions of existing

models, luxury bespoke commissions and limited run

collector editions, it represents the very pinnacle of the two

iconic brands.

Specially modified Land Rover Defenders and the fastest,

most powerful Land Rover ever, the Range Rover Sport

SVR also star in major action sequences shot in

Austria. The highly capable Defenders were constructed by

the JLR Special Operations division with huge 37-inch

diameter off-road tyres and enhanced body protection to

tackle the challenging terrain of the snow-covered mountain

roads used for filming.

Actor David Bautista said, "To have the opportunity to be a

part of an iconic chase scene in a Bond movie and to drive

the C-X75 supercar was like a dream come true for me. It

truly is a beautiful beast of a car that will go down in movie

history."

Naomie Harris, who will reprise the role of Moneypenny in

SPECTRE said: "I made my Bond debut in the Defender,

and I have so many fond memories shooting that sequence

in Turkey. It's such a special franchise to be a part of, and

I'm thrilled to be here in Frankfurt with the Jaguar Land

Rover team".

Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover Special

Operations, John Edwards, said: "For Jaguar Land Rover to

once again be a part of the iconic vehicle line ups in one of

the most celebrated film franchises in the world represents a

proud moment for us. It's an incredible opportunity to

showcase production and concept cars alike and we look

forward to continuing this relationship well into the future."

Fans around the world will be treated to a host of exclusive

behind the scenes SPECTRE content on Jaguar and Land

Rover's social channels and brand new websites, including

special access to unseen footage and interviews with the

design, SVO and stunt teams as well as a stunning 360

dynamic walk-around of the Jaguar C-X75.

SPECTRE is released worldwide from October.

The All-New Jaguar XF Australian Pricing Announced Priced from $82 800 for the XF Prestige 20d

Deliveries to commence from Q1, 2016

Aluminium-intensive architecture

Elegant, progressive design combines short overhangs

and outstanding proportions with exceptional

aerodynamic efficiency: Cd 0.28

Lighter and more efficient, with unrivalled refinement,

dynamics and design

Segment-leading for rear seat space: row-two occupants

gain 15mm more legroom, 24mm more knee room and

up to 27mm more headroom

Powertrains from 132kW Ingenium diesel to 280kW V6

supercharged petrol with eight-speed automatic

transmission

Double-wishbone and Integral Link suspension deliver

exceptional ride comfort, handling, and unrivalled

refinement

All-Surface Progress Control enables smooth, effortless

drive-away on lowfriction surfaces such as snow and ice

- all the driver has to do is steer

The all-new XF offers a host of additional technology

including autonomous emergency braking, lane

departure warning, intelligent speed limiter and semi-

automated parking

All-new optional 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment

system - InControl Touch Pro - offers door-to-door

navigation, and 17-speaker, 825W Meridian digital

surround sound. It also features a reconfigurable 12.3-

inch TFT instrument cluster features four visual modes

and full-screen navigation display


GENERAL MEETING

ROSTER 2015

Feb Multivalve Register

Mar XJ, MK10 &420G Register

Apr XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register

May SS & Daimler Register

Jun E-Type F-Type & Grand Tourer Register

Jul Mk1, 2, 420 & S Type (Compact) Register

Aug Multivalve Register

Sep XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register

Oct SS & Daimler Register

Nov XJ, MK10 &420G Register

Dec Special Christmas Meeting arranged by the XK, Mk7,8,9 Register

Duty Register is required to arrive at 7pm and ensure the room is ready for 7.30pm

Each Register is responsible for the supply of milk and a light supper. If a register is unable to provide supper, please contact the President or Secretary so other

APPLICATIONS

The following applications for membership have been lodged with the Membership Secretary and are listed in accordance with clause 6 (B-C) of the Constitution. If there are no objections, membership will be ratified one month from this magazine:

The following applications for membership have been lodged with the Membership Secretary and are listed in accordance with clause 6 (B-C) of the Constitution. If there are no objections, membership will be ratified one month from this magazine:

Simon & Natalie Ewart 1980 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L Sedan

Trevor Jacobs 1993 Jaguar V12 6L Sedan

Gary Hewitt 2001 Jaguar S-Type 3L Sedan

We hope you will take advantage of the benefits available, and that you will

contribute in your own way to make this a better club for everyone. I particularly ask that Register Secretaries and current members make these new members welcome at meetings and functions.

Daphne Charman

Membership Secretary.

Register Meetings are held as follows:

Mk 1,2 & 420 & S Type (Compact) - Second Tuesday of every even calendar month

E-Type, F-Type & Grand Tourer - Third Thursday of each month

Multivalve (Modern) - Fourth Tuesday of each odd calendar month.

SS & Daimler - Last Wednesday of each month

XJ, Mk 10 & 420G - Second Wednesday of each month

XK, Mk 7, 8 & 9 - Third Wednesday of each month

Club Notices


MINUTES OF THE XJ, MK10, 420G REGISTER MEETING held at Shannon’s, South Rd, Clarence

Gardens on 14th October, 2015.

Present

Philip Adams, Ben Adler, Steve & Frances Arthur, Steve Attard, David Bicknell, Robin & Roseanne Bullock, Walter & Beryl Bullock, George Calvert, Bob Charman, Ivan Cook, Timothy Dunning, Fay Leyton, Louis Marafiotti, Graeme Moore, Borys Potiuch, Phil Prior, Evan Spartalis, Noel Trew, Merv Tucker, Don Tyrrell.

Apologies

Andrea Spartalis, Dennis Paech, Ron & Rosie Bailey, John Best, Margaret & Allison Bicknell, Warren Bullock, Daphne Charman, John & Claire Evans, Darryl Leyton, Betty Moorre, Ray & Barb Offe, Sue Prior, Andrew & Simone Tessari, Kathy Tyrrell.

Previous Minutes Approved

Special Note

Next meeting is our annual Auction night. You are all asked to please bring along anything you think may help.

General Business

XJ Dinner – German Club – Tickets must be purchased by next meeting 11

th Nov.

Jag Day – Feedback all good..

Martin O’Dea Memorial Golf Day – To be held on Sunday the 13

th of December. 3.00pm Glanville Par 3.

Adelaide Motor Fest this weekend.

2016 Register run discussed. Possibly Riverland.

XJC Muster – Phil Prior – 35 coupes going.

Lunch run in January discussed.

Car Talk

Philip Adams Brought it tonight. Had it 10 years.

Ben Adler N.Y.R.

Steve Arthur N.T.R.

Steve Attard I gave it a wash.

David Bicknell Bought a Series 1 in bits. Questions re paint work.

Robin & Roseanne Bullock Went to Horsham and back,

Walter & beryl Bullock N.T.R.

George Calvert Several questions re fuel injection for Ser.2.

Bob Charman Daffy in Hospital for a few days.

Ivan Cook Everything OK

Timothy Dunning Bought XJ8 Heritage. Lovely car.

Fay Leyton N.T.R.

Louis Marafiotti XJ for sale.

Graeme Moore N.T.R.

Borys Potiuch Rear end good but having hip replacement 2

nd Nov.

Phil Prior Replaced radiator in Daimler.

Evan Spartalis N.T.R.

Noel Trew N.T.R.

Merv Tucker All good.

Don Tyrrell Both Mk 10’s going good. Interesting talk on waterless fluid for radiators.

Meeting closed at 8.45pm.

Next meeting: Wednesday 11th

November, 2015, At Shannon’s, 863 South Road, Clarence Gardens at 7.30pm.

J

SS, Mk 1V & Mk V REGISTER

MINUTES OF MEETING: Held at the home of Ross & Jan Rasmus Wednesday 30th September 2015.

The Minutes of 26th August 2015 were accepted as being a

true record of the meeting..

PRESENT:, Ross Rasmus, Bob Lynch, Des Brown, John Lewis, Don Evans, Jack Richardson, Bob Kretschmer.

APOLOGIES: Bruce Fletcher, Bob Hill-Ling, Les Stewart, Ross Gogler, Bill Everett, David Adamson, Brenton Hobbs, Malcolm Adamson.

GUEST: John Caskey. JCCC

1. SA/VIC BORDER RUN 2015 No.41 to BALLARAT: 30 October – 2 November. Bob is handling the travel & accommodation to & from Ballarat.

Summary-

Nik Cirakovic has advised that Registrations have closed

Trip over: Thursday 29 October, Make own way to Tailem Bend by 10.00 am. Meet main street southern bakery.

Dep 10.30am.

Hopefully the XK, Mk 7, 8 & 9 Register will join us there for travel onwards to Keith where they will turn south.

Lunch stop at Keith. Make own arrangements for sustenance.

People driving on to Horsham & already booked for accommodation- Adamson, Gogler, Rasmus, Richardson, Temby, Kretschmer

People driving direct to Ballarat Friday 30 Oct.- Fletcher, Lewis, Lindop

People making independent way to Ballarat- Scott, Stewart, Caskey

Return Trip: Adamson, Rasmus Richardson, Temby, Kretschmer, Fletcher.

Accommodation booked for the above at Bordertown. Evening meal with the local Car Club.

NO- Gogler, Scott, Stewart, Caskey, Lewis, Lindop. Phe

2. TRI-STATE BORDER RUN 2016: TO ORANGE NSW.

Stay tuned.

3. GENERAL BUSINESS:

1. Lanchester LD10 Search for English Registration

Jerrie Coates car: Jim Temby might know what happened to it. Try also the Sporting Car Club for the person who

Register Minutes


bought it (a lecturer!)

2x LD10’s at Kersbrook: No response to request for information. Bob to chase the owner.

2. Several members advised that 2 x 1 ½ L cars at the Adelaide Hills are still being advertised on e-Bay.

4. JDCSA:

1. Reminder- SS Register Roster for General Meeting room preparation & Supper & taking Minutes next Tuesday Oct 6

th at 7.00pm.

2. Reminder- JAG DAY Sunday 11 October. Do not let Bathurst rule your Jaguar life!

The only SS Register member vehicles for the Special Vehicle Display will be Ross Rasmus 1950 MkV dhc & Bob Hill-Ling’s Mk 1V 2 ½ L sedan.

3. Reminder for Member ’s Pride submission for the CM!

5. TECHNICAL & PARTS:

Ross Rasmus introduced the subject of body panels now being built & repaired using adhesives. Discussion ensued.

6. SS REGISTER MEETING DATES:

Last Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm

2015

Oct. No meeting. Border Run to Victoria

Nov. 25 Des Brown

Dec No meeting

2016

Jan 17 BBQ at Malcolm’s beach house

Feb 27 Bruce Fletcher (meal before hand at Gawler)

Mar 30 Brenton Hobbs

Meeting closed at 8.50 pm.

Thank you Ross & Jan for hosting the supper so soon after your return from o/s.

Minute Distribution:

Email; Bruce Fletcher, Philip Prior, Ross Rasmus, John Lewis, Ross Gogler, Malcolm Adamson, Brenton Hobbs, Jack Richardson, Des Brown, Bob Hill-Ling, Bob Lynch, Bob Kretschmer, David Adamson, Bill Everett. ( plus JCCC Border Run Guests)

Post; Don Evans. Bob Kretschmer

MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE XK 7,8,9 REGISTER, JDC,SA HELD ON WEDNESDAY 21

OCTOBER 2015 AT ROBIN &DEIDRE IDE'S HOME

Robin Ide chaired the meeting in the absence of Rob Loffler.

PRESENT; Onslow and Wendy Billinghurst, Rod and Peggy Davis, Doug and Sue Harrison, Robin and Deidre Ide, Rob Smith, John Dunning, John Williams

APOLOGIES; Julian and Moira Lugg, David and Carol Seidel, Ossie and Rayeena Petrucco, Michael Petrucco, Richard and Carla Smith, Rob and Vicki Loffler, Lindsey Williams, Russell Clarke and Jenny Hales.

Members congratulated Onslow and Wendy Billinghurst on becoming Life Members of the Jaguar Drivers Club. Onslow replied with thanks to the members for their vote of confidence.

Previous minutes had been circulated and accepted as being accurate.

PAST EVENTS;

Mintaro Run on 13 September 2015. Rob Smith and Robin and Deidre Ide attended the run and said they were made very welcome. A good day.

Jag Day on 11 October 2015. 6 cars from our register attended. Well organised, successful day.

COMING EVENTS;

Border Run on 29 October 2015. Emails have been sent out to all those attending regarding the weekend events. Meet at 10 am at Tailem Bend for everyone to set off together. Bill and Julie Barker have kindly offered their home for anyone wishing to extend their visit to Victoria. It is recommended that all members attending the Border Run advise Bill and Julie of their intentions of either staying or returning to Adelaide immediately after the border run.

Club Christmas Party on 1 December 2015 at 6pm at the Police Club. Our register is to provide the entertainment and Bob Magor, the bush poet and entertainer, has been booked for the event.

All Steamed Up, Mannum 19-20 November 2016. Although this is a long way off, members are reminded that if they wish to stay for the weekend they need to book accommodation now.

Register Christmas party at Springton on 6 December 2015. The format will be the same as in previous years. Julian will be organising the meat for the barbecue and Robin will arrange salads in consultation with Moira. Sweets are still being worked out. An email will be sent to members so that we can establish numbers for this event.

Robin mentioned the tribute in the Classic Marque to Vic Leipus, a long standing member of our club.

Congratulations were given to Sue Harrison on becoming Events Secretary.

Next meetings: 18 November 2015 at Onslow and Wendy Billinghurst's home, 286 Cox Hill Road, Onkaparinga Hill.

6 December 2015 at Julian and Moira Lugg's home, Springton

No meeting in January 2016

Register Minutes


V.I.P. Home Services Phone 13 26 13


VALE

RAY AND VERNE DAWKINS It is with great sadness that members of our club learnt of the passing of long standing members Ray and Verne Dawkins. They joined the club in 1975 and have maintained continuous membership from that time. They were active members for many years and regularly supported Club Events and General Meetings. Their quiet demeanour and quick sense of humour endeared them to fellow members. After retirement their attendance lessened, but their enthusiasm for the Marque and the Club never waned.

Ray and Verne have owned numerous Jaguars over the years, but perhaps the one that provided the most fun was his XK120 Drophead Coupe. It was a birthday present from Verne to Ray. They drove it to many events, but a particular drive was always very special to Ray. Each Sunday morning he would take it out to buy the Sunday paper. The only problem, the nearest newsagent was located in Hahndorf! Nothing available closer to home in Adelaide, so it seems! The following quote from the Advertiser notice of their passing best describes Ray and Verne’s background:

“Recently retired Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and of an Accountancy Practice formerly of Epworth Building and also Victor Harbour, Raymond was a returned WW2 soldier who served in the 108th Tank Battalion. Both Raymond and Verne were active members of the Naval, Military and Air Force Club of South Australia, The sporting Car Club of SA and the Jaguar Driver’s Club of SA”.

It is true to say Ray and Verne will be sadly missed, but never forgotten. Our condolences go out to their families.

Peter Holland

80 King William St Kent Town SA 5067 ph: (08) 8362 5997 [email protected]

Geoff Mockford—JDCSA Technical Officer


Jaguar SS 100 We all know and admire Tony’s SS100 Jaguar seen so regularly at club outings.

The car is a 1939, 3.5 litre which was one of the last produced before WWII.

Between 1936 and 1940 a total of 309 SS100s were built and all were two seater roadsters..

During this period 191 were built with 2.5 litre engines and from 1938 to 1940 there were also 118 with 3.5 litre engines.

Tony’s SS100 left the Jaguar factory for Australia on 15 February 1939 and it’s first owner was Dr Walter Pye of Scone, NSW who drove it on his honeymoon before storing it on blocks during WWII.

The car had six more short term owners before Tony, aged 21, bought the car in 1958 and now he is nearly 80 and has owned it for 58 years.

On his travels to find other SS100s in the eastern

states, Tony met Dr Pye in Sydney in 1962 and he corresponded with him until his passing in 1994 aged 88.

When road tested in 1938 the 3.5 litre achieved 101 mph which is testament to the 100 in the name SS100.

There are nine 3.5 litre and six 2.5 litre Jaguar SS100 originals in Australia together with 11 replicas of which 4 are in South Australia.

Tony’s ownership of his 76 year old car is the longest of any SS100 in Australia and possibly the world and he has been a member of the JDCSA for more than 30 years.

Jaguar SS 100 Owner: Tony Bishop

Photo: SA Jag Day 2014


November

Sunday November 1

Compact Register Meeting at Dave and Marg home. Clayton Bay

Contact Tim White 0419 809 021

Tuesday November 3, 7:30pm

Monthly General Meeting JDCSA - Police Association Building - 27 Carrington St Adelaide.

Sunday November 8, 11.00am—3.00pm

Club Run to Scarpantoni Estate and Oxenberry Farm- Club run to Scarpantoni Estate McLaren Vale for a special tasting and possible tour then lunch at Oxenberry Farm, Jaguars park on the lawned area. More details to come, Di Adamson

Wednesday November 11, 7:30 pm

Monthly Meeting XJ Register at Shannon’s Rooms South Road, Clarence Gardens.

Contact Bob Charman 82484111 Mob: 0421482007

Tuesday November 17, 7.00pm.

Executive Committee Meeting VIP Building Cnr.

Marion Rd and Sir Donald Bradman Drive.

Wednesday November 18, 8,00 pm

Monthly Meeting XK, Mk 7, 8 & 9 Register

Contact: Rob Loffler 0428 830 416

Thursday November 19

E Type, F Type, Grand Tourer Register Meeting Contact Alan Baker

Tuesday November 24,

Bi-Monthly Meeting of Multivalve Register Meeting Contact Ron Palmer

Wednesday November 25, 7.30pm.

SS and Daimler Register Meeting

Contact Malcolm Adamson

Sunday November 29,

Multivalve Register Christmas Lunch

Repton Road Somerton Park

Contact Ron Palmer

Tuesday December 1, 7:30pm

Monthly General Meeting JDCSA - Police Association Building - 27 Carrington St Adelaide.

Christmas Meeting hosted by the XK, 7, 8, 9 Register

Tuesday December 15, 7.00pm.

Executive Committee Meeting VIP Building Cnr.

Marion Rd and Sir Donald Bradman Drive.

December

Club Calendar

Editors Note:

For details on Register Meetings and Christmas activities during December and January please contact your register secretary.


FOR SALE

A set of four Minilight wheels, removed from a Jaguar Series 2. Near new and in great shape. 16 inch x 7inch.

$600 for the set

Call Darryl 8243 2858

FOR SALE Jaguar 1975 XJ6 4.2 ltr.

Ivory,factory chrome wheels, sun roof,original, car in good condition, has full history in books, no rust, always garaged, have owned for 23 years approx.

Reg no SYP199 $5750 Paul Wahlstedt, 0428 298 678.Glenelg.

FOR SALE—CHROME WIRE WHEELS

Dayton 16 inch chrome bolt on wire wheels with 72 stainless spokes. Complete with leaper centres, chrome studs and lock nuts. These are not the cheap Dunlop style that will rust and being “ bolt ons” there is no need for expensive hub removal. Mint condition and complete with as new Michelin tyres. Removed from my series 3 XJ6 but may also fit other Jaguar models.

$1,900 ONO Call Tony on 0419812267

FOR SALE -Jaguar 2009 X-Type LE 2.2ltr Turbo Diesel.

Full service history, 48000km , 6 speed auto/sequential, air cond. ivory leather interior, 17" alloys, 5.1L/100km, auto headlights and wipers, power folding mirrors, power seats (3 memories), 6cd stacker, computer, bluetooth, rear sensors etc. etc. $24,000 ONO

Contact Des Brown - Tel. 83386753 Mob. 0402306097

FOR SALE Jaguar X Type 2002

This is a 2.5 V6 with 64,665 Klms on the clock. In silver duco.

A one owner car, purchased new in July 2002. Comes with full service history, and in very good condition.

Offers considered $7,900 - $10,000.

Contact Gwen McFarlane 08 73245677

Jaguar Classifieds FOR SALE E Type Roadster.

Manufactured March 1967. Series 1, 4.2 Litre synchro Gearbox. Pale Primrose Yellow. Owned by me since July 1975. First Restoration 1976 to 1983. Second Restoration 1989 to 2005. Just passed 100, 000 miles. Original body, engine and Gearbox matching numbers. Awaiting Heritage certificate. Modifications Spiteri extractors, Spiteri 4 pot front brakes, 22mm front sway bar, stainless steel header tank, non original thermostatic fan and 4 six inch Dayton wire wheels. Otherwise original. Diary for forty years and receipts for forty years. Asking $105,000 Phone Ian on 0438 629598 or 07 3343 8405 e-mail [email protected].

WANTED - a window regulator in good condition , to fit a Mk 2 ,front passenger door. This is the gear which winds the window up and down. Hope this makes sense ,

Bill Brown 0429169798



Before continuing this story, I must point out that we used the Mark 2 for many holidays, there were at least 2 trips every year, one to wherever the National Rally was being held & the other to the Snowy’s & most of them were uneventful & the Mark 2 served us very well, so I would hate to create an image of the “Griswald’s in a Jag” & that whenever we went on a trip there was a disaster.

Also, I have selected the most memorable incidents & have attached some humour to them; it’s easy to see the humorous aspect now although at the time it was hard to see the funny side, I’m sure that that can apply to many of us even now.

And so the saga continues.

After returning home from our honeymoon the next task was to find the Mark 2 as it had not arrived back in Adelaide from Cooma. This took many frantic phone calls over several days until it was found in a freight depot in Sydney (it was meant to have been sent to Melbourne)

Eventually the car was returned to us in Adelaide minus its radio & bonnet leaper but had acquired some additional holes through the sills courtesy of a forklift slightly missing its mark, never mind we had our girl back & looking on the bright side I was able to use the fork lift holes to check for rust in the sills!!!!

I will never forget the look on Val’s face when we went into Bryson Industries to order some minor things such as 6 pistons & con rods, 12 valves, main, big end & camshaft bearings along with the gasket sets, by now the recent vows of “for better or for worse” were beginning to have a meaning to Val, especially if you had also taken a Jag as part of the marriage package.

Needless to say that we did not travel back to the Snowys in 1971 due to a rather acute shortage of funds, however we did go back in 1972 & this began our regular trips to this part of Australia.

We again travelled through the “back way” being the Alpine Way & stayed in Cooma at the same time as Mercedes were launching a new range of cars in Berridale at the Berridale Country Club.

We passed them twice a day as we travelled from Cooma to Thredbo & returned, to a point where we would wave to each other every time that we passed, but this came to an abrupt end when some of the Mercs got stuck in the snow & I was only too happy to pull them out with the Mark 2, a feat that was not appreciated by the Mercedes people, especially when I started taking photos.

We used the Mark 2 right up to 1981 when it started to become a bit small with the twins rapidly growing, back then we took our own luggage for a week plus 3 or 4 sets of skis, boots, ski clothing & many a traveller was bemused in a motel carpark when watching the morning ritual of stuffing everything into the boot then having the kids sit on the boot as Val & I would rock the Mark 2 up & down until the boot would shut.

As mentioned many of the trips were quite uneventful, but 1977 was a trip that will live in my memory for some time because this year the National Rally was in Canberra during the Queen’s Birthday weekend, which coincided with the official start of the skiing season, so we decided to combine staying at Thredbo before travelling on to the rally.

By now the club had started & we were mixing with many

great members & there was an incredible range of cars & what developed was a bit of a “pecking order” in what you drove, until then I had been happy with the little 2.4.

But now someone always had a Mark 2 that looked nicer or went faster than yours (especially in our early motorkhanas & so the little 2.4 acquired a set of chrome wire wheels, then a 3.54 limited slip diff (really economical with a 2.4) & finally a 3.8 triple carb engine with an all synchromesh overdrive gearbox.

It was in this car that we travelled to Thredbo in 1977, now we all know that it rarely snows in June even if the skiing season starts in June, but this year it dumped down.

We had been held up that day due to one of the carby’s starving for fuel (even a 2.4 went better than a 4 cylinder 3.8) & so we were driving through the Alpine Way at night down a long hill to a place called Leather Barrel Creek & at the bottom is a right hand turn with a one way wooden bridge. Val woke up to observe a bow wave of dry white snow either side of the Mark 2, so she suggested that I should slow down, but my reply of “we are in reverse gear with the handbrake on” kept her quite for some time (a case of, is the peace worth the stress).

We almost made the turn & when we arrived in Canberra there were comments at the rally that “I really should have fixed that big scratch before coming to a national rally”.

Only I knew the truth but at least I had removed the remnants of the bridge!

While staying at the Thredbo Alpine hotel there were some English journalist who really wanted everyone to know how important they were by talking in raised voices about how they were expecting their invitations to Charles & Dianna’s wedding soon & that they had arrived in Thredbo driving a new Rolls Royce!

Before we went to bed I went outside, lifted the bonnet of the Mark 2 & placed a rug over the engine & when I went inside one of the journalist in his finest British accent asked what I was doing, I explained that Jags did not like the cold weather so could be hard to start (especially with it snowing heavily), so he also decided to place a rather large rug over the Roll’s engine.

The next morning we were having breakfast but was attracted to a loud thumping sound outside, only to observe the Rolls leaping up & down in the carpark with vast amounts of rug coming from under the car, very closely followed by a lot of coolant (pays to leave a note on the dash like I did with words along the lines on “remove rug”) maybe I should have mentioned this to him, I stayed scarce for a while after this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

COLD PAWS

The Mark 2 Years

Part 2 By Steve and Val Weeks


It always pays to be aware of snow conditions & when in Jindabyne one year we were staying at the Lake Jindabyne Motel & heard that there was a lot of snow falling “up the hill” so I decided to undertake a trial fitting of the snow chains onto the Mark 2 before driving up for a day’s skiing, when one of the other holiday makers thought that I was “overdoing it” (his words).

But that day we did need the chains to get back down, although some twit in a 4wd tried to pass us & came unstuck, should have known better than to try & pass a Jag, even if it is up to its hubcaps in snow.

That night the guy staying at the motel caught up with me & told me how uncontrollable his car was with the chains fitted, he asked me if I would take his son down with us the next day if the conditions were as bad, & they were.

So he came up to me in the Smiggin Holes carpark the next day telling me how dangerous his car was & again asked me to take his son, I agreed but suggested that there must be something wrong with his chains so asked to look at his car.

What I found was a front wheel drive Alfa with the chains fitted to the rear wheels; he had copied exactly what I had done with the rear wheel drive Mark 2.

Of interest is that the Mark 2 was very sure footed with chains in the worst of conditions & except for having to remove the spats, the chains did not cause any damage to the inner guards.

Now over all the years that I have been going over there I have only lost 3 days skiing due to consuming too much alcohol, but that night he was so grateful that the following day was one of them.

50 Shades of Grey

I bet this has got your attention, but it’s not what you think (unfortunately), our beautiful Mark 2 had suffered a variety of scratches & dents over the years, they were all duly repaired but no repair ever matched the original grey & although the Jag looked good from a distance she was beginning to display many different shades of grey when inspected up close.

It was to be our last trip to the snow in the Mark 2 so I wanted it to look nice, Val was quite aghast when she came home from work 3 days before we were due to leave to find the Mark 2 minus 4 doors, bonnet & boot & completely resprayed in one glorious light grey, the problem was that the paint was the new lead free acrylic & for some reason it would not dry. So I had to respray the whole car again & we got it back together by about 2am of the day that we left (6am).

That first day of travel was one of many complaints about the smell, but I was thoughtful in supplying them all with buckets & they had something to keep themselves occupied by screwing the door trims back on.

Much of this might sound silly now, but I am trying to recreate how things were back then, many of our long standing members (like the Hollands & many more) will tell you that this is how it was back then; we were all young, not much money & did whatever we could to keep our cars on the road as cheaply as possible. When a new member would join the club with a new XJ6 Series 1 or E Type we were in awe.

Actually it might be an idea for the future that some of the members, who joined the club in that first year gave a talk at the General Meeting about the various misadventures that we had.

Then upon our return from the snow in 1981 there was a phone call from a work mate to say “was I interested in what he described as an XJ6 Series 1 ½ for sale (that had a few issues) I had never seen a Series 1 1/2 before so went to have a look out of curiosity.

The XJ years were about to start.


The Cats Giggle

Anyone looking for a new project?


The XJC story is widely known by now, and while the production was the lowest in numbers of any Jaguar model, the XJC has become an iconic, much desired and sought after Jaguar. Although built from 1975 to late 1977, it was not launched in Australia until 1976, and this launch took place at a Jaguar National Rally in Mildura, where the XJC and the XJS were unveiled to club members, media and the public alike.

It was early then in 2014, that a group of XJC owners decided we should hold a celebration to mark the anniversary of our lovely coupes. We, all members of our states Jaguar clubs are, Allen Williams and John Mann of Victoria, Phil Prior of South Australia and me, Phil Evans from New South Wales, began planning the event.

The Planning We decided that the event would run along the lines of a National Rally, with a welcome party, a dinner and a display day. Echuca was chosen as an easier location than Mildura for all those travelling long distances. It is also blessed with many natural attributes and charms, and is a thriving centre with Moama just across the river. There were many restaurants and accommodation options in the area for us to select from to cater for those attending.

So Echuca it was, and we selected a rally headquarters at The Port of Echuca Mercure Hotel. It seems tourism is the

life blood of many Australian towns these days, Echuca is no different and is a busy place, and we must say that the local community, council, tourism and business folk were most helpful with the organisation of the event.

Muster memorabilia was produced in the form of a great grille badge (which also became the event logo); along with caps and polo shirts to provide a lasting memory of the event. A beautiful 36 page souvenir booklet was also printed, which features the coupes attending, and we’re sure this will be treasured by all for many years. We may not see such a gathering again for some time.

From the outset, we received support that we could not have done without, from The Jaguar Magazine and all the Australian Jaguar clubs who publicised the event in magazines and on websites. Shannons were our major sponsor, and Andrew and Michelle of Temby Automotive, Eltham were marvellous in their support. Andrew and Michelle flew their Yak aerobatic plan to Echuca on the morning of the Sunday display day and made a couple of low level passes over us with a smoke trail billowing out the back!

Many owners and their coupes checked into The Mercure on the Friday and the carpark looked a great sight, with nearly 30 coupes being cleaned after their trips and being inspected by all and sundry. I think we were all in wonderland!

Coupes at the Mercure Coupes came from each state, and we thank you all for your efforts and kilometres travelled. One was driven over from Western Australia, not without incident, but Juliette and Mark finally arrived on the Saturday morning, and had taken the ‘adventure’ in their stride and were very cheery and happy with it all. Great attitudes!

About 80 people gathered in the open on the hotel deck for the

LIFE BEGINS AT FORTY

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Jaguar XJC By Phil Evans & Phil Prior


Friday welcome party, a lovely evening and setting. Canapés were served and cold refreshments were enjoyed after a hot day.

We were extremely fortunate to have Howard and Sue Snow join us also. Both spent their working lives with Jaguar Cars, Coventry, and are now retired and resident in Australia. It was by great chance that they were on a touring holiday and would be in Echuca when the event was taking place.

Howard readily agreed to speak to our gathering about their Jaguar lives, and he well remembers the difficult development process the XJC went through before it was released to the public.

At about the time that the car was conceived, he was Personal Assistant to Lofty England during his period as Chairman of Jaguar following Sir William's retirement. His talk was very well received and much appreciated by all.

Saturday dawned fine and warm again and many availed themselves of the optional activities that were planned. Some went to The National Holden Museum, and many

took the chance for a lunch time cruise on the paddle steamer, “EMMYLOU”. This was a wonderful

experience, cruising on the mighty Murray River, with all its sights and activities, and one of the highlights for many of us this weekend.

Back in The Mercure carpark, which always seemed to be a hive of coupe activity – there were cars being cleaned (again!), stories and tales swapped. We got busy setting up for the Saturday evening dinner – in a nice room at The Mercure into which Phil Prior carefully drove his Daimler Sovereign coupe. It looked magnificent and a very nice addition to the evening’s atmosphere.

Again, 80 people enjoyed a plentiful buffet dinner, and the evening ran smoothly with the assistance of a local identity, Ross Veale who was our MC. Ross is another example of a helpful local who would not take any payment for his time, but in return he asked that we might donate some money to Echuca Regional Health for their new hospital. Some excess funds were handed to the mayor and the hospital CEO at the Sunday display day awards.

We were once again fortunate to have another Jaguar identity, Bill Hemming and his wife Deb, join us for the Saturday dinner. Bill’s career included working for Jaguar in Australia and Europe and he actually drove the launch XJS to Mildura in 1976 and drove the XJC back to Sydney. While he preferred the XJS at the time, he came to love the XJC and purchased a 4.2 model, fitted it with a V12 engine and towed his race cars with it.

Bill is still an active racer, and at one time owned Elfin Sports Cars and presently owns the Elfin Heritage

Museum in Melbourne. A true character and his talk was very well received and appreciated by all. The weekend has seen him come to regret having sold his XJC!

The evening flew by and was over before we knew, but not before the presentation of some certificates to those who have been helpful to us and who made the evening the success it was.

I was presented with a lovely print of my XJC by my fellow hard working organisers, for which I will always be most appreciative. It was a wonderful gesture by them, thank you again.

XJC Display Day Sunday morning dawned fine (the weather was great all weekend) and already clean Jaguars and Daimlers were being cleaned (again) in readiness for the display day. Everyone was very keen and coupes were


lined up, and by this time, 32 were now present and drove in procession down the main street and back - a truly great sight, and then on to The Aquatic Reserve. This was a perfect location for our display, with lots of trees and atmosphere by the Murray, where the coupes were arranged in a semi-circle in the “bowl” with one XJC in the middle, flanked by with two lovely XJS coupes, in order to recognise the anniversary of that great Jaguar also.

We had anticipated having at least 36 coupes displayed on the Sunday, but for a variety of reasons this was not to be. To those who were not able to make it through illness, we hope all is well with you.

Another 60 odd Jaguars of all models came along and were parked up separately outside the XJC display, and we appreciate those who came from Victoria just for the day. A group from The Hunter club also made a tour of it to The Muster from Newcastle and we also appreciate their efforts in doing so.

It was a great day and a chance to relax a little and for us organisers to check out the assembled coupes. Old and new friends mingled, chatted and inspected cars in a relaxed setting, with a coffee van close by and the local Lions club with their usual tasty fare.

Some impromptu, informal judging was planned and the following owners and their coupes received awards. This was a difficult task, as many of the cars were deserving of such recognition.

The categories and winners were:

Best Original - Ian Pringle (SA) - Jaguar XJ4.2C

Best Modified - Wayne Woonton (VIC) - Jaguar XJ5.3C

Best Presented - Lloyd Eldred (VIC) - Jaguar XJ5.3C

Most Desirable - Greg Lewis (WA) - Jaguar XJ4.2C

Our weekend concluded with expressions of thanks for many who contributed to the success of the weekend, the awarding of the trophies, and $500 from surplus funds raised during the event was donated towards the new local hospital. There were goodbyes to those leaving for home, but quite a few stayed on to unwind and relax after a hectic few days before heading for home on Monday. The feedback from everyone has been fantastic and rewarding, and those who don’t normally attend Jaguar events were truly impressed.


Acknowledgements:

We greatly appreciate the contribution provided by Robert Taylor, a local photographer who took over 400 photographs.

Rob’s photos can be viewed and purchased here:

http://robspictures.zenfolio.com/p275361869

Photos this article:

Courtesy Phil Prior, Paul Tomlinson and John Mann

Best Modified

Most Desirable

Best Original

Best Presented

classic marque november 2015 web

Documents