2012 April 20Classic Marque

The Classic Marque April 2012 Monthly Newsletter of the

Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia

Time to Paws and Reflect!!!!!!

See what happens when you leave the garage door open‌..

Jaguar Drivers Club of SA PO Box 30 Rundle Mall SA 5000 Your Management Committee President: Peter Holland Mobile: 8271 0048 Email: president@jdcsa.com.au Vice President: Di Adamson Mobile: 0407862758 Email: vicepresident@jdcsa.com.au Treasurer: Tim White Mobile: 0419 809 021 Email: treasurer@jdcsa.com.au Secretary: Julian Lugg Phone: 0417882930 Email: secretary@jdcsa.com.au

Register Secretaries: XK, MK 7,8,9 – Robin Ide SS & Daimler – Malcolm Adamson MK 1,2,S,420 – Geoff Thomas V12 – Roger Adamson XJ, 420G, MK10 – Bob Charman E-Type – Alan Baker Multi-Valve – Ron Palmer Club Services Technical Officer: Geoff Mockford Phone: 8231 1233 (Bus) Regalia: Vacant Librarian – Tom & Marj Brindle

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Editor: Pete and Kathy Taylor Phone: 8288 0220 Mobile: 0422 563 876 Email: pktaylor@tpg.com.au

Historic Vehicle Registration Inspectors: North: – Don Evans 8251 1575 Central:– Evan Spartalis 8362 8116 Geoff Mockford 8223 1997 South:– Onslow Billinghurst 8325 1971

Member Secretary: Noel Trew Phone: 8172 2071 Email: membership@jdcsa.com.au

Log Books: Peter Holland (temp):

Events Coordinator: Phil Prior Mobile: 0402670654 Email: events@jdcsa.com.au Web Editor: Tom Herraman Mobile: 0423 214 644 Email: info@jdcsa.com.au JDCSA Committee members Email: committee@jdcsa.com.au

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Club Representatives: Australian Council of Jaguar Clubs – ACJC Rick Luff 0411426913 Federation of Historic Motoring - FHMC Neil Murray Marque Sports Car Association - MSCA Barry Kitts 8391 1759 All British Day: Neil Raw TBA

A Class Metal Finishers

Fox Creek Winery

Sports Car Centre– Kent Town

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MINUTES OF THE G ENER AL MEETING OF THE JDCSA 6 MAR 2012

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Correspondence received from:

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British Classic Tour on Sunday 6th May @ 11am at Victor Harbor (organised by Historic Motor Vehicle Club VH)

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Kernerwick Lowender on the Yorke Peninsular held May 21-26 2012

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All British Day thankyou received from ABD committee

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Shannon’s auctions March 5th

New Members:-Lou & Janine Dello; Brenton Rogers; Stephen Taylor; Brett Burge. Each of these new members provided a summary of their cars (or what they had) and they were warmly welcomed by the members present

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Various Club Magazines

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Statement from ANZ

Minutes of Previous Meeting-There was no business arising from previous minutes which were accepted by members present

Membership

Meeting opened at 7.45pm Apologies: -Evan Spartalis, Sue White, Margaret Haese, Alan Baker, Pete & Kathy Taylor, Bob Hill-Ling, Bruce Fletcher, Bob Lynch, Ross Rasmus, Tom Herraman, Ray & Barb Offe, John Stanley, Wendy Hall, Phil & Sue Prior

Presidents Report (Peter Holland) 

All British Day – Big thank you to all who participated

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McLaren Vintage & Classic Day in April will be held at Fox Creek . Numbers of those attending for lunch are required

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Stag Owners will be joining us at Fox Creek

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Conditional Registration still open for 1982 vehicles

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Phil Prior organising the Cans & Cats run. Please support this event

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The WA National Rally registration is still open

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Personal thank you to all members who helped Peter fix his Daimler on a recent car run. Camaraderie is well & truly alive!

Vice President (Di Adamson) 

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Volunteers are required for the SA Jag Day committee and also the JDCSA 40th Birthday celebrations next year Over $700 of Regalia was sold at All British Day The Classic Jaguar Touring Group are meeting with JDCSA members on the 7th March at Birdwood

Treasurer Tim White-Balance of JDCSA main account $20,869.62

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Noel Trew-8 new members processed in February

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7 Applications received so far for March Guest Speaker

Di Adamson-Di raised the issue of Regalia for JDCSA. Di canvassed a number of different options the club could consider including the pros and cons of each option: eg Previous option of ordering regalia and then having to cart to & from general meeting. Is regalia only brought to general meeting quarterly. 

Should regalia only be purchased for big events such as ABD, SA Jag Day etc.

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Could we piggy back off say JDC of Victoria regalia list.

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The option of utilising an external corporate merchandiser where members would complete a form including payment and this sent to the supplier with either delivery (at a cost) to the members home or alternatively available for pick up at next general meeting utilising an on-line merchandiser

In each of these options what importance to members is the income generated in selling regalia?

The club has been looking for a regalia officer for approximately 2 years. The role can be as easy or as complex as that person so desires

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The important issue is that if members value something akin to what we have then someone needs to step forward to volunteer

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Discount being offered to all ACJC affiliated members on a new Jaguar

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There are 3,500 members with ACJC affiliated clubs

Di asked that members take the questions back to their register meeting and discuss with other members and provide feedback to a committee member so that a decision can then be made to move forward

Historic Federation 

Neil Murrie-SA Government still to make final decisions.

Register Reports

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Last chance to register 1982 vehicles under 30-year rule

SS-NTR XK 7,8,9: Robin highlighted the Classic Jaguar Touring group meeting at Birdwood Museum Compacts: Geoff advised how good the previous meeting & Bill & Margaret’s in Hindmarsh Island was. Next meeting at Tim & Sue White’s on 10th April Ian Pascoe gave a summary of the trip to the “Humphrey Pump” at Cobdogla in May XJ: Bob advised the Next meeting on 14th March.

General Business Daphne advised that the Annual Dinner on 28th July at Chifley on South Terrace. $60 per head. Accommodation available. Car parking available Lou Dello won the lucky seat prize of a bottle of wine Peter Holland thanked the Compact Register for hosting the supper and Tim White for taking the minutes Meeting closed at 8.45pm

Runs to Ballarat & Pitchi Richi were discussed E-Type-Roger – Next meeting on 22nd March V12-Roger – Next meeting on 9th March at his place Multi-Valve-Ron – Next meeting at Brian & Sue Walker’s on 27th March Library Tom Brindle-Plenty of magazines quality books plus DVD’s available

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ABD Bob Charman-Bob looking forward to his first AGM MSCA Barry Kitts-JDCSA club marshalling day due 8th July. 4 Marshalls required.

Fire Extinguishers expire after 3 years under CAMS. A “Dorian” timer is now compulsory.

ACJC (Rick Luff) 

General report from ACJC meeting in February

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Jaguar is releasing new models in the coming years 3

PRESIDENTS REPORT April 2012 April already, how time flies when you are having fun with Jaguars and the JDCSA. How many of you have purchased a new Jaguar? The offer from JLRA was certainly very generous and must have made a few of us stop and think what about it! I did. The modern Jaguar, whilst very exciting has not necessarily made me think about upgrading, until the XF, especially the new diesel model which has received rave reviews around the world. My reticence towards the modern offerings has nothing to do with looks, engineering or design, all of which are first class, but rather the inability to DIY. I have come from a generation of owners where doing it yourself is very much part of the fun of ownership----there is always great satisfaction in being able to bring an older car to life again.

But, as we get older is there some merit in letting someone else get their hands dirty? Buying a new car (and an XF would be the one I would go for, as I find this model particularly attractive and of a practical size) is a big investment. The debate went on, should I sell all the old cars and go for it. There did not seem to be any valid justification to keep the older ones and add another to the stable. In the end I decided that I still get a lot of pleasure from doing my own repairs and that I am not that old after all. The status quo remains for the moment. Perhaps another time.

Thank you to JLRA for their generous offer and I hope that there may be similar opportunities in the future.

As you are aware the JDCSA has, for the last five years or so, taken the view that National Rallies should be structured differently, especially the formal concours event, to attract the younger generation members who will be the future backbone of the Club and the Jaguar movement in South Australia----indeed Australia. Currently, the ACJC is still very much concerned with formal concours and is constantly reviewing judging procedures, trophy presentation, reference material and data tabulation. We have recently received a large amount of information to review and comment on in the aforementioned areas with fairly tight deadlines to be met.

In the past, due to the relatively low interest in concours, the JDCSA has tended to rubber stamp any recommendations coming out of the ACJC. However, I believe that if we are to see where we have come from and where we are going at the National level, the JDCSA must be more pro-active in the future and consider recommendations in more detail, as they are presented. The volume of work involved (this includes the current recommendations and deadlines) is considerable and I am not convinced that those on the ACJC committee fully appreciate this fact and the impact that it has at the local club level. It would be easy to devote one or two or even more Committee meetings to this subject alone, at the expense of business, which is of immediate importance to JDCSA activities, a situation none of you would be happy with.

It should be appreciated that the JDCSA presentations to the ACJC re changes to the National Rally over the past few years have been well thought out in both their detail and reasoning, but have represented a quantum leap in the running of this event. The views expressed in those presentations remain unchanged and are still on the table for further discussion at the ACJC. The current drafts from the ACJC relate to changes to the management of the National Rally in its present form.

I have forwarded the documentation related to the present round of changes to the Executive Committee, which of course comprises all the Register Secretaries. I would urge you all to look at the changes at Register level in the first instance. I believe that if we are to properly assess the current changes and future changes, a working group reporting to our ACJC representative and the Executive should be considered as a necessary part of the Club structure, if we are to influence, or wish to influence, the future of the Jaguar club movement in Australia. Such a group would be able to provide the necessary preliminary assessments for Executive and our ACJC representative to discuss and approve. In addition, the working group, as far as possible, should have both pro and non-concours supporters to ensure a balanced approach. The composition of the group should be flexible to allow members with different areas of expertise to contribute according to the business at hand.

Look at the material at your next Register meeting and let Rick or an Executive member know your views and in particular if you would be prepared to offer your services as a member of a working group. This may sound like bureaucracy at its best, but the Executive must stay with its fundamental responsibilities to the Club, yet find a way of continuing to involve our members in the National picture in a positive way.

I look forward to your thoughts and comments.

Peter Holland President

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ACJC MEETING – FEBRUARY, 2012 The latest meeting of the delegates to the ACJC took place on Sunday, 12th February, 2012 and here are some of the key points from that meeting.

Jaguar Australia We again were graced by the presence of Kevin Goult, Brand Manager, Jaguar for an extended period during which he gave a very upbeat presentation of future plans. He advised that the Jaguar range is nearing the end of its product cycle and that the CX-16 indicates the direction for the next 5 years. He talked about how the JLR business goes through product cycles and that Land Rover had been through a product cycle refresh and is currently going through a buoyant phase with new product introduction (ie, all LR models are very new!). To date Jaguar has relied on “refreshments” of existing models but with four years ahead of new product, Jaguar would soon follow the upward trend. They are currently in recruitment mode in the UK for new employees, mostly with an engineering background, and there is a significant push for the JLR apprenticeship programme.

Over the past 12 months Jaguar Australia had been able to achieve $5.5m worth of PR through appearances in magazines and on front covers and successful launch events. The Jaguar product is interesting journalists and publications which is a positive sign of momentum for the Jaguar brand in Australia.

The 2.2 litre XF diesel has done remarkably well whether in the luxury, premium luxury or portfolio configuration... About 50% of buyers were opting for the higher spec and there is a 2 months order bank.

Jaguar had been in the top five cars in the JD Power “Premium Niche” category for a number of years now.

The Asian market is the definitely the growth region. Jaguar has registered 3 years of growth to 2012.

Jaguar has asked the ACJC the cost of advertising in all their magazines for a twelve month period. Details regarding advertising are quite varied across the Clubs for a full-page advertisement. A submission to Jaguar is being prepared.

Club Committee Involvement in ACJC Matters Discussion took place as to the degree each Committee involved themselves in discussion of ACJC matters.

Some Club Committees are very involved whilst others leave it to their elected delegate to use their own judgement. The Council encourages Club Committees and members to take a positive role in ACJC matters.

Role of Authenticity Liaison Officer at National Rallies Extensive discussion has taken place over recent times and the following was resolved: An Authenticity Liaison Officer (ALO) will be appointed by the ACJC in respect of the Concours d'Elegance to be held at each National Rally. Their role is solely in respect of authenticity matters. They will not be a person from the Club which is hosting the National Rally.

The ALO is to initially be a mediator in the event there are differences of opinion between the entrant and the Authenticity Judge with respect to an entrant car.

The Authenticity Judge(s) are to specify authenticity defects in an entrant's car in the comments column of the judging sheets.

Following the authenticity judging, the Authenticity Judging Pages will be collected by the Chief Judge for presentation to the ALO. The ALO, accompanied by the Chief Judge, will discuss the points lost for authenticity with each entrant. At no time will the Authenticity Judge be involved.

Where an entrant disputes the Authenticity Judges' scoring, the ALO is to liaise between the entrant and the Authenticity Judge(s) concerned (still being accompanied by the Chief Judge) until a suitable outcome is reached. At no time are the entrant and Authenticity Judges allowed to directly discuss the disputed score.

The ALO must always act as the intermediary.

Determination of correctness regarding authenticity is achieved through reference to facts, knowledge of others and/or reference books available at the time.

In the event that mediation cannot occur, the ALO will be the sole adjudicator on how the matter is resolved.

At no time may the Chief Judge appointed by the host Club also act as an Authenticity Judge.

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Car Judging in the Shade Discussions concluded that there would be no mandate for judging of condition and cleanliness to be in tents but did recommend that all cars should be judged in the best available conditions.

Dealer Equipment and Options at Concours Discussion of the many dealer-fitted options, and their acceptance in Concours judging, was further clarified by recognising that any such options needed to be “Authorised within the warranty network”.

The terminology becomes:

“If it was original or optional at factory level for that particular model of car, as at compliance plate date, it is acceptable”.

It was suggested that a text by Nigel Thorley be included as a reference text for all Concours. This was expanded to a recommendation that a list of standard texts be defined and included as ACJC reference material and that those texts be included in the items freighted to each Rally with the trophies. The ACJC therefore requests all member Clubs to put forward their list of reference texts within the next 3 months so a proposed library list can be circulated for acceptance. When done the National Rally Manual will be updated accordingly.

Application of Rules for the Perth 2012 Rally Discussion took place as to whether the publishing of an intent to change the rules relating to the National Rally actually constituted a change in the operative rules from that moment. It was concluded that the rules as published in the NRM on the ACJC website at the date of the Council meeting approximately six months prior to the National Rally will be the rules that apply to the next National Rally. It is recognised that changes must be made to the published rules as per the NRM not less than six months before the event.

National Rallies Reports were received re the Perth Rally in 2012 and the scheduled one in Wollongong in 2013. Things are in place for the Perth Rally but members are encouraged to place registrations now to avoid missing out on particular events.

The 2013 Rally will emphasise the 60th anniversary of the C-Type win at Le Mans and what that meant in the motoring world.

The 2014 Rally is scheduled to be run by the SA Club. Extensive discussion has occurred within the Clubs, and at the Council meeting, following the request received from SA that the Rally not include a Concours event.

The request is still under consideration/review by the ACJC who would be interested in the views of members.

Concours Scoring. The Council continues to review the methods of scoring at Concours and various reviews and submissions have been received and discussed. The aim in reviewing the previously-used system is to address the long-standing problem of “the old car vs new car” comparison, to simplify the scoring whilst maintaining its integrity, to incorporate electronic means to speed the process and reduce scoring mistakes.

Again members of the Clubs are encouraged to be positive regarding the system and to make their views known to delegates as to how they believe problems can be reduced. It was agreed that the latest updated suggestions would be distributed to delegates for review by their Clubs and input as to what steps they believe should be followed in order to further improve the scoring process.

Rick Luff

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A Special Deal for JDCSA Members Just present your membership card at any of Adelaide’s Solver Paint stores and you will receive your paint supplies at TRADE PRICE. For those of you who have bought paint before you will know the savings are substantial.

This is an excellent opportunity to do those long overdue jobs around the house or office with a quality product and don’t forget the excellent customer service and advice.

Many thanks to Solver for this great deal.

P.S. Don’t forget to mention the JDCSA www.solverpaints.com.au

UPDATE A number of JDCSA members have already taken advantage of the fantastic offer from Solver.

Go get some!!!!

Editor

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SS and Pushrod Engine Register minutes held at the home of Ross & Jan Rasmus on the 29th February 2012

Present: Bruce Fletcher, Des Brown, Bob Kretschmer, John Lewis, Bob Lynch, John Lewis, Don Evans, Ross Rasmus, Malcolm Adamson, Bob Hill-Ling Apologies: Jack Richardson, Brenton Hobbs, Ross Gogler, David Adamson, Brenton Cliff, Peter Forrester, Jo Lewis.

Correspondence In:  Letter from the Naracoorte Historic Vehicle Club inc. to Malcolm Adamson thanking him for sending a SS Register Badge.  SA & Victoria BORDER RUN, 2nd – 5th NOVEMBER 2012. Run #38  Bruce Fletcher advised having received an email draft proposal from Brian Junck & Nik Cirakovic dated 7 Feb.  Organising Club; Victoria  Dates;

Friday 2nd November 2012 Saturday 3rd Sunday 4th Monday 5th

 Headquarters; Port Fairy Victoria  Supporting Venue; Warnambool  Suitable accommodation might be a problem  Bob K to confirm the Proposal in Principle to NC- RJK TECHNICAL: Des Brown sought clarification regarding so-called ‘sealed or no- maintenance) batteries.

Ross Rasmus tabled several ‘strange’ items he had discovered in the bowels of one of his sheds together with the results of his successful internet searches for identification. One special item was an early after-market SS Jaguar Leaper.

Ross also showed a stainless steel tea strainer he had bought for $3.00 & which fits neatly into the coolant hose of his MkV. Bob Hill-Ling talked about the provenance of the SS 21/2 L engine in his SS100.

Bruce Fletcher & Bob Lynch have visited the soda-blasting works meeting minutes.

mentioned in the October

JDCSA: 2014 National Rally; The Executive has been particularly busy over recent months, esp with the matter of a modified Concours. The subject is very important & complicated & members should refer to the CM. The UK Classic Touring Group will be visiting Adelaide next week & JDCSA members have been invited to participate:  Riverland Dinner on 6th March  Birdwood Lunch on 7th March Malcolm Adamson reminded members of the following special celebrations 90 years of the SS Motor Company  80 years of the SS1 GENERAL BUSINESS: 8

The idea of the SS & Pushrod Engine Register holding a separate Concours was raised for comment.

Bruce Fletcher advised that Ed Nantes (Vic) was organizing a Dinner at Beechworth for the Victorian SS Register to celebrate their 40th Anniversary & SA members are invited.

The BBQ at Malcolm Adamson’s beach house in January was successful.

The current issue of Just Cars has the following Mk1V & MkV vehicles for sale 1950 Mk V

$29,000 Qld

 1946 Mk 1V

$30,000

SA

 1948 Mk 1V 3.5l $38,000 NSW  1950 Mk V dhc

$62,000 NSW

 Jim Tenby’s MkV is for sale REGISTER MEETING DATES: Last Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm  March 28 - Bob Lynch  April 25 - Bob Kretschmer  May 30 - Bruce Fletcher  June 27 - Brenton Hobbs  July 27 - Don Evans  August 25 - Bob Hill-Ling REMINDERS:  Diamond Jubilee Cavalcade 1952-2012 on Sunday 15 April – contact Phil Prior.  Club 2013 Calendars, entries are still sought, contact Di Adamson  The Vintage Sports Car Club of SA Historic Vehicle Gathering is to be on Sunday 18th March 2012.  Inaugural Cats & Cans Charity Day Sunday June 23rd. see CM Supper: Thankyou Jan.

Why is it that no plastic bag will open from the first end you try?

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Classic Jaguar Touring Group visit to SA Twenty classic Jaguars from the UK, and their drivers and passengers, arrived in Adelaide on 7th March where they were greeted by reps from JDCSA. Birdwood Motor Museum provided the perfect back drop to an eventful and exciting tour.

Thirteen XKs and seven E-types have been touring the eastern states since mid-February when they began their tour in Sydney.

A perfect day greeted the group and a fantastic day was had by all. The XK 7,8,9 Register organised a ‘traditional Aussie barbeque’ for the visitors at Birdwood and were supported by XK and E-type owners from SA. Photos by Alan Baker

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XJ, Mk 10 & 420G Register minutes– Held at Shannon’s, South Rd Clarence Gardens on the 14th March 2012 Present: Bob & Daphne Charman, David Bicknell, Evan Spartalis, Phil Prior, Noel & Carmel Trew, Steve Attard, John Best, Fay Leyton, Chris Michael Don Tyrrell, John Best, John & Claire Evans, James Mann, Ray & Barb Offe, Merv Tucker, Nicholas Hodgson.

Apologies: Kathy Tyrrell, Peter & Ros Holland, Darryl Leyton and Andrea Spartalis, Brad & Helen Hoare, Graeme & Betty Moore, Martin O’Dea, Dennis Paech, Anne-Marie Pijanka, Borys Portiuch, Pete & Kathy Taylor.

New Members The Register welcomed Nicholas Hodgson from Glen Osmond who owns a 1988 XJ40.

General Business  McLaren Vale Vintage and Classis discussed.  This year’s runs discussed. Ballarat and Mt Gambier will be 4/5/6 May 2012. Pichi Richi Railway visit, Quorn 24/25/26 August. We have approx. 24 people so far put their hand up for Ballarat.  Letter from Jaguar Australia regarding discounts for members discussed.  2012 Annual dinner, Tickets available soon. $60 per head.  Best wishes to Roy Malandain and Martin O’Dea.  Cats & Cans run discussed. Phil gave details.  Don Tyrrell asked if the club could look into the possibility of having a Gymkhana event.

Car Talk Steve Attard Water pump on XJ8 no good. Fitted new one from the UK. $700 with kit.

John Best

Took XJ to Salisbury. Bushes on rack fell apart.

David Bicknell

Gertude fine. Cylinder head needs looking at on the 420.

Bob & Daphne Charman Took Big Red to Birdwood. Whilst checking water etc the radiator cap fell to bits. New one fitted. Car went like a charm.

Fay Leyton

Getting new tyres for Derek.

Phil Prior.

S type fine. XJ changed grease nipples in rear hub. Evan to put in new set of bearings. XJC going well Evan Spartalis.

N.T.R. But having a few problems with his boat.

Noel & Carmel Trew Don Tyrrell

N.T.R.

All cars going well.

Merv Tucker Starting problems. Put in new electric pump but no different. Evan says it could be the air flaps.

Nicholas Hodgson moment.

XJ air cond. Re-gassed. Paintwork being looked at. In work shop at the

Bob then showed a film of the 2012 World Concept Car Show in Paris.

Meeting closed at 9.00pm Next meeting: Wednesday 11th April, At Shannon’s, 863 South Road, Clarence Gardens at 7.30pm.

PLEASE NOTE: for those wishing to join us for tea before the meeting, we meet at Villi's from 5pm.

SPECIAL NOTE. Next month’s General Meeting on Tuesday the 3rd of April is our turn to supply supper. PLEASE BRING A PLATE OF SUPPER if you can. Thanks.

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Minutes of the Multivalve Register (XJ40 to current series) No minutes received.

Please consider events for the Register Day trips, weekends away etc. For discussion at this meeting.

Minutes of the XK, 7, 8, 9 Register held at Ossie & Rayeena Petrucco’s - Wednesday, 7th March 2012 The Register conducted no formal meeting in March.

However, on the normal meeting day, which is the first Wednesday of the month, we hosted a lunch on behalf of the Club for the UK, Classic Tour visitors at the National Motor Museum at Birdwood. The tour started in Sydney in mid-February and travelled through New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania and then via the Great Ocean Road to Warnambool and on to Renmark, SA. Leader of the tour, Richard Galvani, had met some of our Club members previously when he ran a Jaguar in Classic Adelaide In perfect weather, the Classic Tour party of 12 XKs and 6 E-types and several modern support vehicles arrived from Renmark from about mid-day. Those who came via Mannum took a bit longer! The visitors’ cars and about 30 Jaguars belonging to Club members looked spectacular arranged on the grass at the rear of the museum. A brief clip featured on one of Adelaide’s evening TV news bulletins.

An excellent barbeque lunch was provided by people from the Birdwood Lutheran Church.

Several of the visitors however, found the Museum’s displays more tempting and almost missed their lunch.

After lunch Club Vice-President Di Adamson welcomed the visitors on behalf of the Club and wished them well for the last leg of their Australian tour which was the short run into Adelaide.

Thanks to Club members who willingly helped with marshalling cars at the museum site.

Future Meetings Sunday, 1 April – Goodale’s at Balaklava. Further details will be provided to Register members by e-mail.

Tuesday, 1 May – Register to set up at Club general meeting. Register business will be conducted prior to the Club general meeting.

Robin Ide Register Secretary

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START SAVING YOUR SMALL CHANGE!

The Multivalve Register invite you to join them for an evening of

FOOD, WINE & RACING ON Saturday 7th July at Globe Derby Park Seafood Smorgasbord and entry to track Plenty of parking $35 pp Contact Lesley or John Clarke on 0427 619 151 So that a group booking can be made

GOOD LUCK!

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Minutes of the V12 Register held at Roger and Di Adamson’s on the 9th March 12 Present: Brian and Sue Walker, Rick Luff, Bruce Fletcher, Tom, Mardi and Sophie Herraman, Scott and Imogen Galloway , Roger, Di and Scott Adamson, Apologies:

Alan Baker, Alan Dunsford, Peter Leaf Milham, Pete and Kathy Taylor,

BUSINESS: Reminder to get entries in for Classic and Vintage on 8th April. Promotion for Cash for Cans. Talked about Birdwood with British XK’s. Discussions regarding possible runs.

BBQ/Picnic run to central location and a run to Aviation Museum for Engine Startup.

CAR TALK Brian & Sue

The Convertible is like a pig to start when it’s hot. Coil had died. Rover is great.

Bruce Had problems with fan. After many adjustments, so quiet now you can hear all the other noises. Sold a couple of Rovers replaced them with another Jag. Rick Put a new fuel filter on the XJS. Showed a swell/surge tank and filter. Much discussion followed. Race car still has some issues. The XJS is for sale.

Scott

Had issues with Motor Registration not giving a certificate for Historic Registration.

Roger

XK and E Type great. Not driven much lately.

NEXT MEETING:

Will be on Friday 13th April, 2012. 7.15pm byo drinks and nibbles.

All welcome.

Roger Adamson, Register Secretary

Mk 1, 2, 420 & “S” type (Compact) Next meeting at Tim & Sue WHITES. On APRIL 10th at 7.30.pm.

Register Sec GEOFF

How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?

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Parting is “Such Sweet Sorrow” Ex president Rick Luff’s story on his XJS

There comes a time in most relationships when it’s time to move on, and for me and my ‘88 XJ-S, the time has now arrived.

As with most romantic films, we dissolve back to the early days; how we met and how our relationship has bought us to this difficult, yet necessary decision. Yes, there have been others along the way. Like sands through the hour glass (that phrase may not be original) some have moved on although some have remained. This then, is our storey.

My addiction to Jaguar cars is best described in my article ‘My Jaguar Story’ which appeared in The Classic Marque some years ago and is currently available on our web site. I finish by mentioning that my XJ6 shares the garage with my XJ-S. Well the Sovereign has gone and the XJ-S remains. The garage has gone too now I think of it!

For some unfathomable reason a single Jaguar was simply not enough and I fantasised about owning a V12 XJ-S. Be careful what you wish for, they say, because you might just get it. I drove a number of local cars as well as combing the web sites looking for that perfect car: right colour, right interior, low mileage and great price. And I found it. Unfortunately I was not in a position to buy it so dropped the whole idea.

Six months later I looked again and my dream car had been relisted. I wasn’t going to let it go again and within a few weeks had negotiated a (now better) price and flew to Melbourne with my daughter and drove it back home that day. That was in 2005 and since then I have has an enormous amount of pleasure, and to be truthful a little pain with this car – after all it is a British machine.

The lists of modifications are small yet significant. New radiator, twin electric fans from the US, modern A/C compressor, cold air induction and a revised, yet subtle exhaust update. Springs are original and the shockers have been upgraded giving it a firmer yet still luxurious ride. While the car sported a set of wire wheels for a time, it now wears Superlite Alloy Rims. During the past six years it has been serviced and polished within an inch of its life.

But don’t get the wrong idea. This is no closet queen. The best thing to do with a V12 it to give it the beans and two Classic Adelaide events has proved this, running smoother after the event than before.

Enough of the sales pitch. So, what is so special about an XJ-S anyway?

Everybody, except Jaguar, thought that the XJ-S was to be a successor to the E-Type. Not so. The E-type is a sports car. The XJ-S is a Grand Tourer. Different purpose, different style, different era and different market.

As stunning as the E-type was, it was dated in both comfort and refinement and unlikely to meet upcoming US safety laws.

Jaguar also had a close eye on who might be buying this new car, so the XJ-S was to become more of a prestige executive transport and the launch price of 8,900 pounds proved it (a V12 Daimler was a little over half the price). For the first time a Jaguar cost the same as a Ferrari.

Based on the then current XJ series floor pan and suspension the car was to be shorter than an XJ6/12 and longer than an Etype. With a significantly lower drag coefficient than the E-type this car was built to perform. The rubber air dam underneath the chin along with the controversial flying buttresses at the rear worked to making this one slippery high speed machine. It’s very easy to be travelling 50kph faster than it feels, so if you get a chance to drive one, keep one eye on the speedo.

Between 1975 and 1995, 112,052 vehicles were produced in both V12 and 6 cylinder form; coupe, cabriolet and convertible.

With one major and a few minor facelifts, this car spanned three decades. How many other manufactures can claim this?

Today, a particular body shape is lucky to last 5 years. Sure, names like Commodore and Camry are still in use but you’d have to acknowledge that today’s versions bear no resemblance to the originals, as they are completely different cars. The XJ-S was not.

So if you’ve always wanted a V12 XJ-S now is the time. While good examples are available for a modest price, they are becoming rarer. The predicted rise in value that occurred with the E-Type has yet to happen with the XJ-S, but the time is fast approaching. Get one while you can.

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HERE’S HUMPHREY 18-20 MAY 2012

Roam to the Riverland & experience the one and only mighty Humphrey Pump & relive those ‘good old days’ at the Loxton Historical Village.

What is the Humphrey Pump!!

Read the article on the next page ******************** Friday 18 : Saturday 19: Sunday 20:

Morning tea at Truro Bakery, inspect the Fish Ladder at Weir & Lock 1, lunch at the Blanchetown Hotel, visit Morgan Water Treatment Plant and overnight at the Renmark Golf & Country Club.

Visit and lunch at the Loxton Historical Village. Group dinner at Renmark Golf & Country Club.

Enjoy the operation of the Humphrey Pump, steam traction engines & steam locomotive at the Cobdogla Irrigation and Steam Museum including morning tea and lunch.

APPROXIMATE COSTS: 1. Morning tea at Truro - your choice 2. Lunch at Blanchetown Hotel - your choice (price range 1 course $13.00 - $24.00 pp).

3. Renmark Golf & Country Club: Friday night $175/double in deLuxe inc. hot breakfast, excluding dinner. $160/single in deLuxe inc. hot breakfast, excluding dinner.

Saturday night

$256/double in deLuxe inc. 3 course group dinner & hot breakfast. $200.50/single in deLuxe inc. 3-course group dinner & hot breakfast.

7 Standard rooms are available for Sat night only. Costs are: 

$206/double inc. 3 course group dinner & hot breakfast,

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$151.50/single inc. 3 course group dinner & hot breakfast

4. Loxton Historical Village - $19.50pp (including entry, lunch, tea/coffee in the Institute building).

5. Cobdogla Museum - $30.00pp (including morning tea, lunch and Humphrey Pump operation).

NOTE* WE REQUI RE A D EP OS IT OF $50 PE R COUPLE T O SE CURE TH E ROOM S AT RENMA RK A N D A DEP OS IT OF $20 PER COUPLE FOR D AY T RIPP ERS T O TH E HU M P H R EY PU M P . P LEA SE P R OV I DE CH EQ U E O R M O NE Y T O MA R G A RET O R I A N AS AP.

Contact: Ian Pascoe on 8278 3327 or 0418 819 786 or Marg Thomas 8374 3228 18

What’s ‘Humphrey’?

‘Humphrey’ is the world’s only operating four-stroke, internal combustion pump!

The pump was invented by Herbert Alfred Humphrey (1868 –1951), an eminent British Gas Engineer and Chemist. His aim was: “to produce a pump of great simplicity and strength of construction in which the explosive force is exerted directly on the water and in which no rotating flywheel, solid piston, rotating crank, connecting rod, bearings or glands of any sort are required”.

The Humphrey Pump is basically a U-tube in which in which water is made to oscillate by periodically exploding a mixture of gas and air at one end. The oscillating column of water (approximately 300 tonnes) acts as a ‘flywheel’ and the inlet mixture valves, scavenge air valves and exhaust valves are interlocked to ensure the correct working sequence. A mechanism operated by the combustion head pressure automatically performs the valve interlocking and spark plug ignition timing.

The period of a complete cycle is determined by the length of the U-tube or play pipe. The static head and stroke determine the cushion and compression pressures, the volume of gas admitted and the explosive force obtained. The latter is dependent on the calorific value of the gas and the mixture ratio.

The pump is powered by Producer Gas which is generated on site.

The two Humphrey pumps were installed to serve the Cobdogla Irrigation Area in 1922 and were decommissioned in 1965. They were the only pumps of their type in the Southern Hemisphere.

One was restored to operating condition by the Engineering & Water Supply Department as a Sesquicentenary Project in 1985/86.

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The specification of the pumps are as follow:

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Diameter of Combustion Head (internal) Weight of Combustion Head Diameter of Play Pipe (internal) Diameter of top of water tower Diameter of Siphon Pipe from tower Diameter of containing Caisson (internal) Length of Play Pipe (c to c) Number of Scavenge Air Valves Number of Mixture Valves Number of Exhaust Valves Number of Spark Plugs Number of Water Inlet Flap Valves Average discharge from pump Average cycles per minute Average Pumping Head

6ft 6in (1.98m) 18 tonnes approx 5ft 6in (1.68m) 14ft 0in (4.27m) 4ft 0in (1.22m) 36ft 0in (10.97m) 61ft 9in (18.82m) 6 x 4.75in dia (121mm) 6 x 4.75in dia (121mm) 12 x 4.75in dia (121mm) 12 (8 in use) 448 1.4Mg/hour (6.35Ml/hour) 8.8 27ft 5in (8.35m)

The Cobdogla Humphrey Pumps are well awarded!  1985—An Item of State Heritage.  2010—Institution of Engineers, Australia—National Engineering Heritage Landmark.  2011— Institution of Mechanical Engineers (U.K.) -Engineering Heritage Award.

The Humphrey Pumps are in good company! The Jaguar E-Type also received an Engineering Heritage Award from the IMechE in November 2011—the only motor vehicle so recognised in the 72 Awards to date.

The IMechE Award plaque for the Humphrey Pump will be unveiled at Cobdogla during our visit on 20 May.

Ian Pascoe

Why is it that, no matter what color bubble bath you use, the bubbles are always white?

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N OTICE B OARD 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: Rod Lovell & Pauline McFetridge Tere & Aileen Wohling Gavin & Alex Dowling Rommel & Annette Nyberg

1986 XJ SC Cabriolet 5.3L 1964 Mk 2 3.8L 1967 Daimler 2.5L 1978 XJS 5.3L

The following applications listed in this month Classic Marque magazine have been accepted.

Ken @ Jane Gowland 1971 XJ6 4.2L Chris Hayes & Tenney 1974 XJ6 John Bloomfield 1965 S Type 4.2L Ed & Margaret McCaul 1966 Mk11 3.8L. 1970 E Type 4.2L & Mk5 3.5L Chris &Liz Lugg 1964 E Type3.8L Coupe, Mk V11 3.4L & 1955 Mk V11 3.4L Special David & Cherry 2008 X Type 2.1L Brendan & Sarah Rogers 1982 S111 Daimler 5.3L Lou & Janine Della-Iacovo 1970 XJ6 4.2L

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.

Noel Trew Membership Secretary

You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive!!

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GENERAL MEETING ROSTER The Roster for the preparation of supper for the General Meeting is: Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

XJ, MK10 &420G / V12 Register XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register Multivalve Register E-Type Register SS & Daimler Register Mk1, 2, 420 & S Type (Compact)

Duty register is required to arrive at 7pm and ensure the room is ready for 7.30pm start.

Register Secretaries please note: Each Register is responsible for the supply of milk and a light supper. If a register is unable to provide supper, please contact the editor (or President if unable to contact editor) and ask them to obtain supper.

The Tables and chairs need to be set up by 7.30pm and all members will assist in this process along with packing up after the meeting.

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Club & Other Events

April 26, 2012 - Sunday April 29, 2012 - Hosted by the Jaguar Car Club of WA May 4, 2012 - Sunday May 6, 2012 – XJ register – Tentative Only -Ballarat / Mt Gambia (map) May 18, 2012 - Sunday May 20, 2012 – Run to the Humphrey Pump – Compact Register July 7, Globe derby Park Racing Day – Multivalve Register More information regarding future events can be found on the website

Quick Reference for Register meetings General Meeting Register Meetings Mk 1,2 &420& S Type (Compact) E-Type Multivalve SS & Daimler XJ, Mk10 & 420G XK, Mk 7, 8 & 9 V12

Tuesday, 3rd April 2012

Second Tuesday of every second month 3rd Thursday of every month 4th Tuesday of odd Calendar months Last Wednesday of each month 2nd Wednesday of every month Sunday, 1st April 2nd Friday of every month

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CAT CLASSIFIEDS For Sale (New add) 1988 XJS. 161,000 km. Bordeaux colour with Oatmeal leather Excellent condition throughout. New A/C compressor, Electric Fans, Superlite GTR wheels plus lots more $21,000, less for members. Contact Rick Luff Phone: 0411 426913, 8358 6292 or rickluff@bigpond.com

For Sale (New add) 1966 MK 2, 2.4 Grey motor Red Leather interior Recon engine and clutch 2002 Syncro gearbox in very good condition Price: $14,000 ono Contact Peter Mountcastle - 83963678

For Sale 1990 XJ12, V12 engine, Colour blue, Registration No: WNN 505 until April, drives beautifully and well maintained Selling due to illness Price: $11,000 Please contact Joy Jones (on behalf of Roy Malandain), on 83382598 or 0402585701 For Sale Jaguar XJS 1978 5.3 ltr V12 collectors car.

Totally original 149,00 klm all books including delivery dockets and service records.

Silver with black trim, velour seats, Regularly serviced by quality mechanic.

Nothing to spend, very good rust free car.

Will sell to best offer Reg Number SXJ 053 Phone Trevor Sharp 0415820719

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For Sale XJ40 Sovereign 3.6 L. Year: 1988 Australian plated Delivered on 26/8/1988. 133400 Kms. to date.

Condition is very clean. No rust or damage.

With all books and service record intact.

Serviced regularly by Sovereign Motors. (both Geoff and Graham can vouch for this car}.

Colour: Tungsten. Registered until 24/5/12.

Price: $7000 ONO. Contact: James Harradine. 5 Hurcombe Street, West Beach. Phone: 83561087 For Sale Jaguar XKI50 Roadster Chassis No. 835291, Engine No V5696-9 Ex Californinan car shown in Black etch Overdrive, Body off chassis restoration by to date.

All has been completed by Finch Restorations at Mt Barker using USA import panels. Bulkhead converted to take RHD. Comprehensive range of photos to show mechanical, body abd trim parts available via E-mail or can send photos Price: $77,000 Phone Doug Short 8364 6244 OR 0417883037

For Sale XJ6 Series 1 - 4.2 (6 cyl) 3 speed auto - Red Original condition $7000.00 ono Ph: V.R. Wyld – 85 412 524 or 0429412524 For Sale 1989 XJ40 Navy Blue, good condition, 143000Km $7000.00 Contact Bill 8445 7060 For Sale 1960 Jaguar Mk IX Old English White with red interior.

Good looking (beautiful) and reliable.

It has been used as our Club Car for the last 16 years and has travelled extensively throughout S.A. and interstate.

Doug Harrison - (08) 8333 0057 or 0407 711 351 25

For Sale 1971 - 4.2LITRE 6CYL Colour Grey REGO NO WGXO24 (Last registered in March 2011) Duel fuel Phone: 08.85704117 OR Mobile 0427862996 For Sale 1987 XJS Coupe V12 Solent Blue with cream interior.

Low 160,000 kms Owned last 14 years Excellent original condition Very reluctant sale Price: $15,000 ono Contact Murray De Laine 8388 0899 or mob 0419 806 045

For Sale XJ6 Jaguar 1971 Series 1 Interior Beige / Exterior Red Engine 4.2 ltr 6 (re' condition engine) Transmission 3 sp Automatic / good tyres. Rego RGY 978. expire 3/2012.

Condition good. Have had car for 22 years.

Ex-member of the JDC of SA. $ 6.500 ono Phone 8278 1646 For sale Puma Compressor V Twin 13 cfm as new. $475 complete with hoses drier gun etc.New $700.

MK11 Bonnet complete two side chromes $65.

Engine Stand $50 will hold a Jaguar engine.

MK 11 Hub Caps [4] $60.

M11 Rim Embellishers [5] $15each.

Phone Tony 0424 596 397 Wanted Roof canes for securing roof lining on 1965 Mark 2 Please contact Tom Brindle on 83870051 or 043 881 8780 or brindle5@bigpond.com

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The Cat’s Giggle A few days ago I was having some work done at my local garage. A blonde came in and asked for a seven-hundred-ten.

We all looked at each other and another customer asked, 'What is a seven-hundred-ten?'

She replied, 'You know, the little piece in the middle of the engine, I have lost it and need a new one.'

She replied that she did not know exactly what it was, but this piece had always been there.

The mechanic gave her a piece of paper and a pen and asked her to draw what the piece looked like.

She drew a circle and in the middle of it wrote 710. He then took her over to a car just like hers which had its hood up and asked, 'Is there a 710 on this car?'

She pointed and said, 'Of course, it’s right there.' The mechanic fainted.

If you're not sure what a 710 is, this may help

Got a joke? Send it to the editors and we’ll put it in the CM

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