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April 2015

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

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Club Directory

Management Committee President

Di Adamson Mobile: 0407 862 758 president@jdcsa.com.au

Vice President Julian Lugg Mobile: 0417 882 930 vicepresident@jdcsa.com.au

Treasurer

Tim White Mobile: 0419 809 021 treasurer@jdcsa.com.au

Secretary

Kathy Taylor Mobile: 0403371364 (Please call after 6.00pm weekdays or anytime on weekends) secretary@jdcsa.com.au

Editor Classic Marque Philip Prior Phone: (08) 8276 6136 Mobile: 0402 670 654 philipprior@bigpond.com

Membership Secretary Daphne Charman Phone: (08) 8248 4111 Mobile: 0404 999 200 membership@jdcsa.com.au

Events Coordinator Bill Browne Phone: (08) 8355-1214 Mobile: 0429 169 798 wbrowne5@bigpond.com

Web Editor

Tom Herraman Mobile: 0423 214 644 info@jdcsa.com.au

Club Web Site www.jdcsa.com.au Club Postal Address PO Box 6020 Halifax Street Adelaide SA 5000

Club Services Register Secretaries

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

XK, MK 7,8,9 Rob Loffler Mobile: 0428830416 rvloffler1@bigpond.com SS & Daimler Malcolm Adamson Phone: (08) 82783002 daimlerss@jdcsa.com.au MK 1, 2, S, 420 Tim White Mobile: 0419 809 021 casuti3@bigpond.com XJ, 420G, MKX Bob Charman Phone: (08) 8248 4111 charman@bigpond.net.au E-Type. F Type and Grand Tourer Alan Baker Mobile: 0429 097 729 etype@jdcsa.com.au Multi-Valve Mobile:

Ron Palmer 0418 855 597

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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.

All British Day Alan Bartram

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Cover Story Congratulations to Roseanne Bullock—Best Vehicle Entered by Lady Entrant All British Day 2015. In Roseanne’s own words, “Whilst at All British Day, I was called up to the Officials Area where I found out that I had 'won' Best Vehicle Entered by Lady Entrant.

We were able to put the banner on the windscreen for advertising, and eventually I received a nice wooden plaque for the day.”

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT At last Mad March is over. It was quite a good time to escape the traffic and head to Tasmania.

We had a fantastic time and enjoyed every moment of our first Jaguar National Rally. It was great to spend time and get to know members that travelled with us for the week or so. There were over 100 vehicles registered for the main event and approximately 40 vehicles took part in the post Rally tour. It was extremely busy with either travel or an event each day. We experienced wonderful food, plenty of good wine, great company and some spectacular events/ tours. Ron Palmer co-ordinated our travel arrangements prior and post the rally. The Spirit of Tasmania was an adventure itself with 3 metre swell on the way over. Thankfully it was much calmer on our return.

Tasmania set the bar quite high and we have a challenge to create an event in 2018 that rivals our experience at the 46th National Jaguar Rally.

Don’t forget to register for the McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic which will be held on 19th April, 2015. Our club venue for lunch and display will be Penny’s Hill Winery. They are planning a similar lunch to our experience in 2013 with a gourmet BBQ at $20 /head. A large range of wine will be available by the glass or bottle at Cellar Door prices. Tables and chairs will be provided. We look forward to another fantastic day there. The advertising on paper and television features an E Type that belongs to one of our members, Peter Leaf-Milham. His vehicle was chosen as the Peoples Choice last year at the event. His E Type also features on the badge that comes with registration.

Di Adamson

Christmas Meeting with a twist!

The Christmas general meeting held on Tuesday 3rd December 2014 was a little different; again! My fault, I guess starting the trend back in 2005.

With our Bingo caller extraordinaire: Geoff "The Man" Thomas, the two games of Bingo caused the competitive juices to flow, yet again for members. It was amazing to get down to the last 6 balls before we had a winner. In fact, it may have been very difficult to have picked the first person to scream out the work bingo on the next few balls drawn.

Prizes went to the first female and man to win the bingo plus a number of other donated prizes (from members).

In between all of this shenanigan's we were superbly entertained by the Bent Tubes: an ensemble of Saxophones.

Their MC and our own indomitable Bill Jones (Alto Sax) talked us through the various instruments and a total of 11 songs. It is quite unusual to hear saxophones played without other instruments blending with them producing a distinct and pleasant sound.

The audience were extremely appreciative of their skills and contribution to the night Di Adamson announced the first prize and Runner-up in the People's Choice Award from the recent SA Jag Day, In all 120 people attended with 110 dinners cooked by the kitchen . This was an extremely challenging task after we had estimated 60 meals for the night. Some people did receive their dinners a little late but overall it was a great effort by the Police Club.

Tim, Compact Register Secretary

Quote for the Month “Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.” ― Ralph

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Editorial

Well, we have just returned from our first ever National Jaguar Rally. For Sue and I, an experience made all the more enjoyable by the companionship of those other JDCSA members who made up the SA contingent.

Travelling in convoy from Adelaide to Ararat for an overnight stay then on to The Spirit of Tasmania overnight and then to Launceston and during the Post Rally Tour was a wonderful run in our Jaguar cars just made for this kind of touring.

We are expecting a full report for the April edition of Classic Marque, however a brief summary here from a personal point of view: THE GOOD Some fantastic roads and as you would expect equally fantastic scenery. Great friendship and fellowship enjoyed by the JDCSA group.

Ron and Claire Palmer—Jaguar XF Noel and Jo Orford—Jaguar XKR Di and Roger Adamsom—XK8 Philip and Sue Prior—Daimler Sovereign Coupe Andrew and Milie Coste—Daimler Sovereign Coupe Geoff and Marg Thomas—Jaguar XJ6 Series 2

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Tom and Marj Brindle—Jaguar XJ40 Ray Smithers and Judy Langley—Jaguar X Type THE BAD Some minor hic-up with Andrews Daimler, resolved after an adjustment to the top timing chain, (disaster was averted with a loose nut fixing the adjustment sprocket). The dreaded flu took hold for one or two and resulted in some forced quarantine procedures from the rest of the group.

(Culprits will remain nameless) THE UGLY We boarded The Spirit of Tasmania on Wednesday evening with hopes of a pleasant crossing of Bass Strait. However with a three metre swell any chance of a smooth crossing were soon dashed. Philip spent the night on his knees in the cabin worshipping the porcelain god. Too much dinner and too much red wine soon took its toll!

All in all we are grateful for a great tour which virtually resulted in a circumnavigation of Tasmania, meeting new friends and enjoying the company of old friends.

Next year the Annual Rally will be in Queensland on the Sunshine Coast, with NO FERRY CROSSING REQUIRED! Philip Prior Editor

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Club Torque MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING HELD AT THE POLICE CLUB ON TUESDAY 3rd FEBRUARY 2015 MEETING; opened by President Di Adamson at 7.45p.m.

APOLOGIES; Noel & Carmel Trew, Tony Human, Doug Harrison, Bruce & Anne Fletcher, Don & Margaret Evans.

VISITORS; Nil WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS; Bruce David, Simon Moore, Tony Redhead,John Dal Collo PRESIDENTS REPORT; Great to see everyone back this year. I hope you all had a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.

We have All British Day coming up this weekend and thankfully the weather is forecast to be kinder than last year.

Once again we have contributed with one of the largest group of vehicles.

Don’t forget to get your registrations in for McLaren Vale Classic and Vintage. We have been assured the parade will slightly faster and look forward to a great lunch at Penny’s Hill. We will be checking on numbers at a later date to assist with catering.

I am quite excited and looking forward to my first Jaguar National Rally. We have a group of 9 vehicles travelling to Tasmania for the event. Ron has been co-ordinating the group and most of us will be travelling over in convoy. Due to luggage space we will be taking my XK8 for the long trip.

Can’t fit much in the boot of an E Type Roadster. I’ll give a full report when we get back.

WELFARE REPORT; Bush Fire damage report by Bill Jones..Onslow Billinghurst is recovering.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING; Bob Charman accepted the minutes as a true and accurate record.

VICE PRESIDENT; Julian Lugg NTR SECRETARY; Kathy Taylor, NTR TREASURER; Tim White, Financial Report ACJC; Peter Holland, Next Meeting Sunday 8th March 2015. ACJC Constitution to be updated. We should appoint a Rally Director & Committee ASAP. EDITOR; Phil Prior. Still needs an assistant. Next Edition is April. Please send in Classic Marque articles ASAP XJC Registrations will be out soon for Echuca.

MSCA; Barry Kitts No Cams Calenders , Next Month MSCA Picnic Day , Mt. Barker , 15th February 2015 Clipsal, If interested in Motorsport, see Barry.

EVENTS; Bill Browne, Sporting Car Club has invited Club to a Picnic Day at Collingrove Date TBA All British Day this weekend.

Power of the Past, 7th March.

Run to Dave Bicknells , Clayton, 21st March MEMBERSHIP; Daphne Charman, NTR. LIBRARY; Tom Brindle There will be no Library at March Meeting, Due to National Rally. Thanks to Noel Orford, John Clarke, Stewart McGavin, for Books and Magazines.

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XJ; NTR Compact; NTR E Type, F Type and Grand Tourer ; NTR SS; NTR Multivalve: Reminded Members re run to T.T.G. Golf Club.

XK, 7,8,9: NTR GUEST SPEAKER; IAN PASCOE Spoke in depth re Humphrey Pump, Cobdogla.

Petition available if members wish to sign in favour of preserving this icon.

OTHER BUSINESS; Ray Offe spoke about Rob Loffler and Mannum.

Next Meeting will be at 7.45pm Tuesday 7th April, 2015.

Thank you to Multivalve Register for Supper.

Meeting closed 9.05p.m.

MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING HELD AT THE POLICE CLUB ON TUESDAY 3rd MARCH 2015 MEETING commenced 7.00pm APOLOGIES Roger & Di Adamson, Ron & Claire Palmer, Ray & Judy Smithers, Noel & Jo Orford, Pete & Ros Holland, Geoff & Margaret Thomas, Rob & Vicki Loffler, Onslow & Wendy Billinghurst, Tom & Marj Brindle and John & Claire Evans.

PREVIOUS MINUTES Accepted BUSINESS ARISING Stat Decs and inspections.

2018 National Rally.

SECRETARY’S REPORT Just the usual magazines etc.

Registration forms for the Victor Classic.

TREASURER’S REPORT Balance of $15,743.66 and all OK. MEMBERSHIP 1 new member for next month.

Getting ready for renewals.

REGALIA New hats now available.

SPORTING Sat 21st is the 1st meeting at Mallala.

New Cams calendars available.

EVENT’S CO-COORDINATOR Bill read out coming events for the next month.

REGISTERS N.T.R. OHER BUSINESS. Robin Bullock was pleased to announce that wife Roseanne won the best turned out lady’s car at the All British Day. XJ 420G Mk10 Register thanked for supplying tonight’s supper.

Meeting closed 8.10pm

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Club Torque THE DEADLINE LOOMS FOR YOUR THREE YEARLY INSPECTION list is supplied below for your convenience.

WILL YOU RISK A It will be helpful if this is not left to the last minute putting extra burden on our willing inspectors.

HEAVY FINE AND CANCELLATION OF YOUR Your Authorised Inspectors Evan Spartalis Geoff Mockford HISTORIC REGISTRATION?

Inspection requirements for Historic Registrations have changed as most will be well aware.

It is now the owners responsibility to have their historically registered vehicle inspected every three years in addition to the signing of a Statutory Declaration annually.

This means that by June 2015 you do need to have your vehicle inspected by one of the club’s authorised inspectors.

The inspector will sign your log book to indicate that you have complied with this requirement.

This is a very simple inspection and can be done at regular club outings by arrangement with one of our authorised inspectors. Each Register has appointed inspectors and a

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Onslow Billinghurst

Noel Orford

Bob Charman Malcolm Adamson Ron Palmer Robin Ide Allan Baker Roger Adamson Richard Shipman Tim White Peter Holland

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MULTIVALVE RUN TO TEA TREEE GULLY GOLF CLUB VIA BAROSSA VALLEY SUNDAY 22ND FEBRUARY Alf & Joyce Taylor had planned this day for some months, but they did not plan 40c degree temperature.

The heatwave was not a problem. Ten beautifully presented, air conditioned Jaguars drove from Tea Tree Plaza to Lyndoch via Kersbrook.

This route allowed us to view just some of the damage from the January Devastating bushfires.

Morning tea was at Barossa Chateau, complete with a guided tour.

Then off to the Tea Tree Gully Golf Club for lunch in the main dining Room, offering uninterrupted fairway views.

Thank you Alf & Joyce for a very pleasant day.

Multivalve Run Sunday, 24th May 8.30am—Meet at Civic Park Modbury 9.00am—Depart for The Big Rocking Horse Toy Factory at Gumeracha for morning tea. ($5.50 pp) 10.30am—Travel via Birdwood to Mannum 11.15am—Old Days and Old Ways Museum. ($5.00 pp) 12.30pm—Off to the Mannum Lookout, for a panoramic view of the Murray and the town of Mannum 1.00pm.—Lunch time at “Café Mannum” at the Mannum Motel 3.30pm.—A visit to the new Marina at Mannum Waters Registrations: close Tuesday May 5th, a $10 deposit pp is required.

Contact: Roland or Ellie Donders— Roland: 0407 792 303, Elly: 0407 341 484 Home Ph: 85691607 7

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Jaguar News

Jaguar XE Named 'Most Beautiful Car of 2014' at the 30th Festival Automobile International in Paris

The Jaguar XE has been named 'Most Beautiful Car of 2014' at Festival Automobile International in Paris Jaguar Director of Design Ian Callum was presented the award at a ceremony held on January 27 at the Hotel des Invalides, in front of 600 VIPs and more than 60 media The XE will be on show at the 'Concept Car Exposition' of Festival Automobile International January 28 until February 1 alongside 18 concept cars, including Jaguar Project 7 The Jaguar XE was first revealed at the Paris Motor Show in October 2014 and is available to order in the UK now, from £26,995 on the road January 28 2015: At the 30th edition of Festival Automobile International in Paris, the Jaguar XE was awarded 'Most Beautiful Car of 2014'. Jaguar Director of Design Ian Callum collected the award in front of a crowd of 600 VIPs and more than 60 media.

The award is decided by a public vote, with more than 100,000 votes cast across 59 countries. Beating competition from the Mazda MX-5, Mercedes C-Class Estate and Fiat 500X, the Jaguar XE took victory with 28% of the votes.

From the morning of 28 January, the Festival Automobile International continues in Paris with a fourday exhibition at the Hotel des Invalides, where the Jaguar XE will be showcased alongside 18 concept cars, including Jaguar Project 7. More than 40,000 visitors are expected to attend.

This is the XE's second French award since the Paris Motor Show in October 2014, where it was crowned 'Best Production Car' by Auto Plus magazine and the listeners of French radio station, RTL

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Jaguar's SVO Division Plans to Revive XK SS The XK SS is a bit of an enigma in Jaguar history.

Based on the Jaguar D-Type race car that won Le Mans in 1955 and 1956, it’s not only one of the rarest Jaguars ever built, but also one of the most beautiful. A planned production run of 25 was cut short when a fire broke out in Jaguar’s factory in Coventry, England, destroying nine. Most of the remaining 16 made their way to the U.S. Steve McQueen ended up with one and nicknamed it “The Green Rat.” He and “The Rat” were such a terror on the streets of Los Angeles that the LAPD Sherriff put up a steak dinner bounty for the officer who brought him in.

Not every XK SS has such an interesting story, but according to Netherlands-based Autovisie, Jaguar might be looking to create a few new ones. John Edwards, the Chief Executive of Jaguar Department of Special Vehicle Operations, says his department’s next project could be building the final nine XK SSs that were consumed in the factory fire. He and others within Jaguar SVO are looking at three or four ideas, but the XK SS is definitely a front-runner.

Last year Jaguar SVO announced it would be building six “new” Lightweight E-Types using original specifications and construction methods from 1963. All six have already been spoken for. Like the XK SS, Lightweight E-Type production was also cut short, but for different reasons. Edwards says good stories like this are a requirement for SVO cars. Delivering the final nine XK SSs almost 60 years late would definitely make for a compelling story.

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The Jaguar XJC Story Celebrating 40 Yrs. 1975 - 2015

The Jaguar & Daimler XJ Coupes are amongst the world's most beautiful cars. It is also Jaguar's rarest production car with fewer than 10,500 built between 1975 and 1978.

These cars are the two door version of the XJ6 four door saloon. When Lyons beganof styling exercises for OneSirofWilliam the first drawings the XJC the new XJ models in the mid 1960’s, it was obvious that he had notions of a two door coupe in mind for eventual production. Many of these early styling mock-ups were based on the coupe theme in various shapes, forms and sizes, and the XJC was the last Jaguar car to be designed and built by Sir William Lyons.

In 1969, he took a reject 2.8 litre RHD XJ6 body shell (to become #1 Prototype) and fashioned it into the XJC. It was tried with both 4.2 and 5.3 engines with both versions becoming known as XJ33 or XJ34, depending on which engine was fitted at the time. Automatic and manual gearboxes were also tested with both engines.

This number one prototype was supposed to be scrapped but somehow it escaped the crushers. After spending a few years in England it has been fully restored and now resides in Western Australia.

However, the Jaguar public would have to wait until the introduction of the Series ll models, and well into this series, before production XJCs could be seen. They were first

The Australian Launch of the Jaguar XJC Photo 1. in Mildura 1973

shown in September and October of 1973 at the London, Paris and Frankfurt Motor Shows.

At these shows it was announced that both the 4.2 litre (6 cylinder) and 5.3 litre (12 cylinder) versions would be available for the 1974 model year. However, production was delayed until the 1975 model year due to a combination of labour disputes at the Brown’s Lane factory and engineering troubles with the XJC itself. Prior to going into production about 20 prototypes were hand built in a combination of RHD and LHD. 1973 was the busiest year with 14 of these hand built specials being produced, 8 in LHD and 6 in RHD. The two door coupe is based on the shorter wheelbase XJ Series l platform. Without the central window pillars the coupe body suffered from two main problems, these being structural rigidity and severe wind noise. The widening and strengthening of the rear window pillar overcame the rigidity problem. The wind noise problem was due to a low pressure area forming in the window area.

Jaguar XJC Series 1 This tended to pull the front side windows outward and away Prototype—Resides from the sealing surfaces mounted on the rear side In Western Australia windows. Jaguar remedied the problem with an ingenious pulley and cable system that pressed the front windows inward toward the seals. This ingenious pulley system was nicknamed ‘Monkey Climb’ by its designer and Jaguars Chief Engineer at the time, Cyril Crouch. Nevertheless, the result is a car that although not as quiet as a regular saloon, is still reasonably quiet.

When the XJ coupes arrived, they were clearly meant to be the sporty version of the XJ models. In the UK, Europe, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia they were offered in four versions: Jaguar 4.2C; Jaguar 5.3C; Daimler Sovereign and the Daimler Double Six. (Photo Courtesy Jaguar Magazine) In the North American market, XJC's were only offered in two forms andClub wereofbadged the Jaguar XJ6C and Jaguar 10 The Official Monthly Magazine of the Jaguar Drivers South as Australia

XJ12C. Daimler XJCs were never imported into the US. The V12 XJCs came standard with fuel injection (except for some prototypes, early production models). All North American XJC models came with air conditioning and automatic transmissions as standard equipment, as well as chromed disc wheels, white wall tyres and leather faced seating. Another basic difference between the two markets was the bumper bars. North America had large rubber bumper bars to comply with crash regulations, whilst the rest of the world had the full chrome bumpers.

In the UK market, air conditioning and a manual transmission were optional, as were the choice of leather or cloth seats. All coupes were equipped with a black vinyl roof as standard equipment, except for the one that was specially produced for Jaguars Andrew Whyte. The actual reason for the standard vinyl roof was not clear, but contrary to urban legend it was not because there was a welded seam in the roof!

Most likely it was because the marketing folks insisted on it, as vinyl roofs were the flavour of the month in the automotive industry at that time. Whatever the case, many present day owners have chosen to remove this feature.

XJCs are extremely well proportioned while the styling of the pillarless coupe gives a sense of ‘openness’ that is often associated with a convertible.

The shorter wheelbase also gives the car an incredible balanced appearance and somehow feels quite smaller than the longer wheelbase four door cars, when in fact it is only four inches shorter.

The doors are large and heavy with each door weighing around 200Ibs. Rear seating is spacious behind these large doors, and the front bucket seats fold forward allowing access to the rear seat compartment. This arrangement will seat four adults, and if an open-air experience is more to your liking, then you might prefer a convertible XJC. A number coach building companies (Avon-Stevens and Lynx in the UK for example), as well as some private individuals produced a modified XJC in convertible form.

Sadly the production of the XJC was all too short. After commencement in 1975 the last of

these great vehicles rolled off the line in November 1977.

The final 96 coupes were actually badged as 1978 cars - for whatever reason is anybody’s guess. The XJC was a victim of the times and was never really given the attention or backing it deserved.

Paradoxically this has helped the XJC to become the rare collectible classic it is today, although prices have never reached the dizzy heights achieved by the E Type. It remains one of, if not the best value for money classic cars available today. To this day, the XJC is Jaguars only twodoor fixed head coupe saloon.

XJC Production Figures There has been, and it seems there will always be, conjecture about the exact number of XJ Coupes produced and sold between 1975 and 1978, with total production estimates ranging from between 10,400 to 10,488.

The following numbers are from the book, "Jaguar - A Living Legend", by Anders Ditlev Clausager and include right and left hand drive models. Anders, the Chief Archivist at Jaguar Cars, sourced the following figures with the help of Ian Luckett and Richard Chillingsworth from Jaguar Cars Limited.

Jaguar 4.2C: 6,487 Jaguar 5.3C: 1,855 Daimler Sovereign: 1,677 Daimler Double Six: 407 Total production: 10,426

Acknowledgment: Much of this information is

reproduced from the website dedicated to the preservation of the Jaguar XJC. www.xjc.com.au .

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Club Notices GENERAL MEETING ROSTER 2015 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Multivalve Register XJ, MK10 &420G Register XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register SS & Daimler Register E-Type F-Type & Grand Tourer Register Mk1, 2, 420 & S Type (Compact) Register Multivalve Register XJ, MK10 &420G Register XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register SS & Daimler Register E-Type F-Type & Grand Tourer 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 arrangements can be made.

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.

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 April magazine: Brian & Rosemary Sorell TBA – yet to be purchased Kenneth Davies & Victoria Traino 1960 Jaguar Mark ll 3.8 Sedan Peter Cox 1978 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Coupe & 1970 Rover P5 3.5L Coupe The following applications listed in the February/March Classic Marque magazine have been accepted: Bruce Davis Simon Moore Tony Redhead

Last Wednesday of each month

XJ, Mk 10 & 420G -

Second Wednesday of each month

1972 Jaguar XKE 5.3L Roadster 2014 F-Type Jaguar 3.0L Coupe 1962 Mark ll 3.8 Jaguar 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.

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SS & Daimler -

XK, Mk 7, 8 & 9 -

Third Wednesday of each month

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Register Minutes AUSTRALIA DAY AT SOUTH LAKES, GOOLWA The Multivalve way ---Monday 26th January, 2015

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Forty Four Multivalvers and Twenty splendid Jaguars and Daimlers made the annual journey to Ron & Claire’s holiday house to Celebrate our National Day. Claire’s pies, the Barbecue, lamingtons and desserts set the scene for another enjoyable day.

And enjoyable it was.

The photos tell the story.

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Register Minutes SS, Mk. 1V & Mk.V REGISTER MINUTES OF MEETING Held at the home of Don & Margaret Evans Wednesday 4th March 2015.

The Minutes of 26th November 2014 were accepted as being a true record of the meeting.

Note; The subject meeting is actually the scheduled February 25 th meeting deferred by one week.

PRESENT: Bruce Fletcher, Des Brown, Bob Kretschmer, Malcolm Adamson, Brenton Hobbs, Don Evans, Bob Lynch, Ross Rasmus, Bob Hill-Ling, Long time no-see member Les Stewart (Mk1V & MkV.) Welcome back Les. APOLOGIES: Ross Gogler, Jack Richardson, David Adamson, John Lewis, Bill Everett.

1. SA/VIC BORDER RUN 2015. Run No 41. to BALLARAT The Run is to be organised by Nik Cirakovic Dates; Friday 30 October to Monday 2 November 2015.

The programme format will be generally as per previous years.

Bob Kretschmer will act the SA coordinator, ie; Nik will communicate with Bob only who will inturn distribute all messages to the SA contingent.

The SA group will decide later if we wish to have an over night stop & the route to be taken.

2. JAG DAY: 1. Bob Kretschmer is compiling a dedicated booklet of the occasion as part of our SS Register 40-year Celebration Records and still seeks copy of all the Vehicle Detail Sheets as read out for the Parade.

Missing: Carl L, Brenton H, David A, Malcolm A. Malcolm to check with the Event Committee.

3. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Jack Richardson is still in hospital following a leg op.

John Lewis is still on light-duties at home following an op.

Bob K to send a card to each with our wishes for speedy recoveries.

2. Don Evans has sold all of his Jaguars.

3. The ‘ Power of The Past’ event at Mount Barker Oval next Sunday March 8th includes Jaguar & Swallow (Standard !) as one of the featuring marques.

No interest in attending from our Register.

4. Don Evans reported that Eric O’Paskey from Ballarat had recently died.

Eric was one of the first Jaguar owners to fit a Toyota Celica gearbox to Mk.1V & Mk V cars & prepared detailed procedure notes.

Peter Shurven .(JCCC & SCC ) is handling disposal of a substantial collection of Jaguar parts on behalf of the Estate.

Bob K has volunteered to contact Peter to get a detailed list of the parts concerned.

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from Jaguar Aus. to attend the unveiling of the new Jaguar XJE model at Melbourne coincident with the GP. Apart from the General-Entry-Pass to the site, all other expenses are his!!

4. JDCSA: Per Malcolm Adamson.

1. The CM Editor seeks 2 Member’s Pride contributions from each Register during 2015 Note; the SS Register is marked for May & October.

2. Suggestions for Guest Speakers at General Meetings are sought 3. Confirmed that SA is to host the 2018 National Rally. No Concours.

5. The Executive is considering 2 dates & 2 venues for 2015 Jag Day. Register Representatives are urgently required & especially a new Convener.

6. The All British Day Committee is seeking new blood 7. Photographs are sought for the 2016 calendar.

8. There is to be an open Club Run to Carl Linder’s collection of vehicles, esp. Jaguars, at Tanunda during April or May, watch the CM. 5. TECHNNICAL: 1. Des Brown sought advice re cleaning of Mk 1V radiators to prevent engine over-heating.

Detailed discussion ensued & Don Evans advised as still having the special hose fittings to successfully back-flush the radiator.

Bob Lynch advised having a digital temperature reading instrument to check local hot- spots.

Don E emphasized the need for good water pressure to do the job properly.

Discussion continued re the benefits of having the thermostat by-pass blocked.

Bob K reminded about his experience of having a strong fan mounted ahead of the radiator. The fan is manually controlled out-side the main electric loom but with an in-line fuse and is very effective. He has a 4mm dia hole in the thermostat by-pass hose without a thermostat.Engine running temperature is regulated by use of the front fan.

2. Bob Lynch advised a special procedure for bleeding MkV hydraulic brakes by back-flowing.

Discussion ensued & Don Evans mentioned that some trucks currently use such a system.

3. Bob K tabled a list of SS, Mk1V & MkV vehicles in SA, Vic & Qld that have been fitted with a Toyota Celica steelcase gearbox that he had recently prepared for Alan Gibbins of SS Spares in England.

Members present contributed to several more conversions.

Bob to amend the List & re-issue.

6. SS REGISTER MEETING DATES: Last Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm March 25th Bob Hill-Ling NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE April 29th Bruce Fletcher May 27th John Lewis June 24th Bob Lynch Meeting closed at 8.45 pm Supper: Thank you Margaret

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Minute Distribution: Email; Bruce Fletcher, Phil 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.

Post; Don Evans, Les Stewart R.J. Kretschmer SS Register Secretary

Minutes of meeting of Jaguar XK,MK7,8,9 Register at Rayeena and Ossie Petrucco. 16-2-2015 PRESENT: Rob & Vicki Loffler,Rob Smith,Rayeena & Ossie Petrucco,& Peter Goodale,Wendy & Onslow Billinghurst,Carla & Richard Smith,Ros & Peter Holland,Deidre & Robin Ide,Lindsey & John Williams,Moria & Julian Lugg, Liz & Chris Lugg [From Darwin N T], Graeme Schultz, and new members to be Maria & John Cribb.

APOLOGIES: Di & Roger Adamson,Sally & Jacques Metzer, Peggy & Rod Davis ,Fiona Schultz,Ron Ozlanski GENERAL BUSINESS The secretary thanked Rayeena & Ossie for the use of their lovely home and gardens, John Williams spoke about the Beetaloo run on 1st August and the itinerary.

Maria & John Cribb were welcomed to the meeting.

Liz & Chris Lugg were also welcomed The wooden boat festival dates.

The Power of the past, our registrar has cars and a Jaguar powered boat going to the event.

The Victorians are organizing the border run in October date T B A, The XJC Muster in Echuca on the 18th of October.

The Collingrove hill climb invitation.

The need for help for the Jag day.

The secretary placed his apologies for the next two meetings We talked cars Ossie spoke of the clear finish on the front of his car to protect in paint & then we inspected his garage Next meeting Rod & Peggy,s on 18th March the following meeting will be at the General Meeting at the Police club as we must supply the supper and ensure the room is ready for 7-30pm.

Miutes of the XK, 7 8 9 Register held at 3 Holly Hock Court, Craigburn Farm, SA at 8.00 pm

PRESENT; Julian and Moira Lugg, Rod and Peggy Davis, Onslow and Wendy Billinghurst, Richard Smith, Doug and Sue Harrison APOLOGIES; David and Sally Burton, Rob and Vicki Loffler, Peter and Judy Goodale, Steven Savage, Robin and Deidre Ide, Peter and Roz Holland, Russell and Jenny Clarke, Jacque and Sally Metzer, John and Lindsay Williams, John and Maria Cribb, Carla Smith

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Julian Lugg conducted the meeting, in the absence of the Register Secretary Rob Loffler Minutes of last meeting accepted as correct.

PAST EVENTS: Wooden Boat Festival: A good day as usual and there was a lot of interest shown to Rob Loffler's restored racing boat which was on display.

Power of the Past, Mt Barker: A successful day although it was quite hot. A mixture of Jaguars were on display, along with Rob Loffler's boat.

FUTURE EVENTS: XJC Muster at Echuca, 18 October 2015. This was discussed but it will coincide with the SA/Vic Border run.

Collingwood Hill Climb: It was suggested there could be some interest if we go when some of our members are taking part in the racing.

Jag Day: Members were asked to volunteer to assist organise this day.

Jag National Rallies: South Australia will be convening the Jaguar National Rally in 2018. Members were encouraged to volunteer to be on the committee and were asked to put their names forward.

Various car runs were discussed and some members will be following up on some of these and reporting at the next meeting. Some suggestions were - St Kilda Playground and wetlands, Springton, Glacier Rock, Various places in the hills, Second Valley, Sanderson etc. It was thought to be a good idea if we alternated a run one month and then a meeting the next. All suggestions will be considered and discussed next meeting.

1st August - Members were reminded about the run to Beetaloo with John and Lindsay Williams. Accommodation is available at Laura. More information nearer the time.

MEMBERS CARS: Rod Davis: Put new springs in the back of the car.

Onslow Billinghurst: Took the cover off to show some people and put it back on again.

Doug Harrison: Put it into the shed after the last outing and hasn't been seen since.

Richard Smith: Has built a short motor for the Mk2 but nothing done to the XK120.

Julian Lugg: Waiting to get the car painted. Some suggestions were given as to where to get it done quicker. He has had some runs in the car.

Today was Doug Harrison's birthday and members gave him their best wishes.

FUTURE MEETINGS; Tuesday 7th April 2015 from 6 pm Police Club (the register is responsible for general meeting supper and minutes) Some members may wish to order a meal before the meeting starts at 7.30pm Wednesday 20th May 2015 8 pm. Alan Baker's shed, 58 Repton St, Somerton Park. Alan will show us the D type build.

Wednesday 17 June 2015 8 pm. Home of Onslow and Wendy Billinghurst, Onkaparinga Hills.

Wednesday 15 July 2015 8 pm. Home of Doug and Sue Harrison The meeting ended at 9.15 pm and Julian thanked Rod and Peggy for their hospitality.

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Minutes of the XJ, Mk 10 & 420G Register Meeting held at Shannon’s, South Rd, Clarence Gardens on 11th March, 2015.

Present Ben Adler, Steve Arthur, Steve Attard, Ron & Rosie Bailey, Walter & Beryl Bullock, David Bicknell, George Calvert, Bob & Daphne Charman, Ivan Cook, John & Claire Evans, Miranda Brady,Tyson Gilbert, Roger Frinsdorf, Graeme Moore, Neil Raw, Louis Marafiotti, Ray & Barb Offe, Borys Potiuch, Ian Rowley, Evan Spartalis, Merv Tucker.

Apologies Peter & Ros Holland, Betty Moore, Phil & Sue Prior, Andrea Spartalis, Don & Kathy Tyrrell, Jenny Rowley, Andrea Spartalis, Charlie & Mary Saliba.

Previous Minutes Approved General Business Victor Harbour Classic B.B.Q. at Clayton – Thanks to Dave and Margaret Bicknell and Allison.

McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic.

23rd May. Grace Bawden. “Cosi Fan Tutte” Opera at the Adelaide Showgrounds.

Grace to be asked to perform at out July Meeting.

April – Port Princess Dolphin Tour.

Ben Adler is selling his ‘E’ Type. $40,000 if you’re interested.

Tyson Gilbert looking for 16” wheels.

Steve Arthur is a great bloke!!!

Car Talk Ben Adler Steve Arthur

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N.T.R. Back on the road. Broke down in the Hills.

Key started and all good. Must have been a computer glitch!

Ron & Rosie Bailey Car well. Good day at David’s.

Rust to be attended to.

David Bicknell Battery flat in X300.

Walter & Beryl Bullock N.T.R. George Calvert Mk10 in major re-shuffle. Rolled past me into the garage door. Car very quiet. Must look at the hand brake?

Bob & Daff Charman All cars going well. Will have light put in the clock soon. (being pestered by the meeting) Ivan Cook All going well. Swapped Sovereign for Land Cruiser and going off on holiday.

John & Claire Evans Couple of runs. Ran into Don and Kathy at Hahndorf and also ran into Tom and Marj Brindle.

Miranda Brady Ser.2 running again. Battery from Battery World was no good. Fixed leaking hose and its blowing black smoke. Also a problem with fuel pump.

Roger Frinsdorf Ser 1. Going well. Replaced head lining and re carpeted the boot.

Tyson Gilbert All good.

Louis Marafiotti N.T.R. Borys Potiuch Going to Melbourne for Easter.

Neil Raw Sold XJ40. Bought a 2001 ‘S’ Type.

Ian Rowley Took XJ to Clayton. Had wheel alignment done.

Evan Spartalis Carbie almost finished on the ‘E’ Type.

Mk 2 has the gearbox out.

Merv Tucker Daimler going well. Starts 9 times out of 10.

Ray & Barb Offe Car going well. Drive home tonight with lights on, first time since restoration. New trims on ser.1.

Getting stuck into XJS. Meeting closed at 8.45pm.

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MEMBER’S PRIDE Stories of cars owned and loved by our members

What is Your Jaguar Story?

You may wish to use a question and answer style to tell us your Jaguar Story for our MEMBER’S PRIDE section. Just select the questions from the list below, or dream up your own and email to the Editor with photos.

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What was your first Jaguar experience?

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What did you like about Jaguars then?

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What was the first Jaguar you owned?

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How did you come to buy it?

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What other Jaguars have you had and which was your favourite? Why? 6.

Tell us about some enjoyable or humorous moments with your Jaguar?

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Do you have a favourite driving experience?

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Why did you join the club and what are your fondest memories?

10. If you could—what would be your next Jaguar purchase and why?

This section in Classic Marque is a much appreciated section by members. So below is a roster prepared for 2015 whereby each Register group is requested to supply two articles by members during the year. Copy is required on the last Tuesday of each month for the following months edition.  February & July—XJ, Mark 10, 420G Register  March & August—Multivalve Register  April & September—Compact Register  May & October—SS, Mark IV and V Register  June & November—E Type, F Type and GT Register  July & December—XK, MarkVII, VIII and IX Register

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Club Calendar

April

Sunday May 24

Tuesday April 7, 7:45pm.

Multivalve Run to Gumeraca & Mannum (See setails Page 7)

Monthly General Meeting JDCSA -

Police Association Building - 27 Carrington St Adelaide.

Tuesday May 26, 7.00pm

Wednesday April 8, 7:30 pm

Multivalve Register Meeting Solitaire Automotive.

Contact Ron Palmer

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

Contact Bob Charman 82484111 Mob: 0421482007

Tuesday April 14, 7.30pm Compact Register Meeting at Tim and Sue White’s home Contact Tim White 0419 809 021

Thursday April 16 E Type, F Type, Grand Tourer Register Meeting Contact Alan Baker

Wednesday May 27, 7.30pm.

SS and Daimler Register Meeting at John Lrwis’s home. Contact Malcolm Adamson

June Tuesday June 2, 7:45pm.

Monthly General Meeting JDCSA -

Police Association Building - 27 Carrington St Adelaide.

McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic

Wednesday June 3, 7:30 pm Monthly Meeting XK, Mk 7, 8 & 9 Register

Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April

Contact: Rob Loffler 0428830416

Tuesday April 21. 7.00pm.

Executive Committee Meeting VIP Building Cnr. Marion Rd and Sir Donald Bradman Drive.

Wednesday April 29, 7.30pm.

SS and Daimler Register Meeting at Bruce and Anne Fletchers home. Contact Malcolm Adamson

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British Classic Tour

Sunday May 3 Victor Harbor British Classic Tour opposite.

Tuesday May 5, 7:45pm.

Monthly General Meeting JDCSA -

Police Association Building - 27 Carrington St Adelaide.

Wednesday May 6, 7:30 pm Monthly Meeting XK, Mk 7, 8 & 9 Register

http://britishclassicstour.com.au/

Contact: Rob Loffler 0428830416

Wednesday May 13, 7.30pm XJ, Mk X, 420 Register Run to Clayton Home of Dave and Marg Bicknell (See details Opposite) Contact Bob Charman 82484111 Mob: 0421482007

Tuesday May 19. 7.00pm.

Executive Committee Meeting VIP Building Cnr. Marion Rd and Sir Donald Bradman Drive

Thursday May 21 E Type, F Type, Grand Tourer Register Meeting

SUNDAY MAY 4TH 2014 Hosted by Historic Motor Vehicles Club, Victor Harbor Now a tradition in South Australia’s Classic Events • British style motoring in the beautiful Fleurieu • More display parking • More activities in Victor Harbor City Centre • Motor vehicle club displays • Plus entertainment of the British Classic

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TECH FILE Head Puller Plate for Jaguar V12 Engine Recently I made up a head pulling plate for Jaguar V12 engine, this is a very strong pulling plate that jacks on the 20 accessible head studs and will remove the most stubborn head from the block, anyone in the situation of trying to remove a stuck cylinder head could call me and I should be able to help out.

Richard Shipman 0417843808

Phone: 0418 818 780

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TECH FILE

WD-40—Its Many Uses!

Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is?

I had a neighbor who had bought a new ute. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason). I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news. He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open. Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off.

It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck. I'm impressed! WD-40 who knew? 'Water Displacement #40' The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company.

Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'water displacement' compound.. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40.

The Convair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you. When you read the 'shower door' part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass.

It's a miracle!

Then try it on your stove top ... Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed. Here are some other uses:1. Protects silver from tarnishing.

2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.

3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.

4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.

5. Keeps flies off cows.

6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.

7. Removes lipstick stains.

8. Loosens stubborn zippers.

9. Untangles jewelry chains.

10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.

11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.

12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.

13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.

14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.

15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.

16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.

17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.

18. It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.

19. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not re20

moved quickly! Use WD-40!

20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.

21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.

22. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.

23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.

24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.

25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.

26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.

27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.

28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.

29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.

30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.

31. Removes splattered grease on stove.

32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.

33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.

34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).

35. Removes all traces of duct tape.

36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.

37. Florida 's favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'

38. The favorite use in the state of New York , WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.

39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.

40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.

41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.

42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash.

Presto! The lipstick is gone!

43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.

P.S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL. _____ DISCLAIMER: This material submitted by Claire Evans. The content of the article is not endorsed by the Editor of Classic Marque nor the JDCSA. Use this product at your own discretion and take personal responsibility for any hair loss, sexual manfunctions, or other adnormalities.

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Another Jaguar Love Affair

I have always loved Jaguars, the shape was always different and elegant compared with other cars like Mercedes for example. Mercedes were always well built square boxes to me, whereas Jaguar had graceful lines and ride and handling even though reliability wasn’t equal to the Mercedes.

My wife had put up with my frequent references to the jags for 20 years so when I saw a metallic dark green Jaguar S type at Solitaire Motors on my 40th birthday, she said well stop talking about just do it. This was in 1984.

Well no further invitation was needed so I did do it and parted with $6000 for a 1963 S type with a moss gearbox, cream upholstery and 150,000 miles on the clock.

The car was immaculate and had a four-figure numberplate, which was original issue ac Bryson’s. Two things were not original. One was the colour, which was British racing green but had been resprayed very well in British racing green with metallic paint, which transformed the appearance.

The other was the suspension had been altered to give more ground clearance by replacing the springs with mark 10 springs which gave the height required but didn’t help the handling. The previous one owner had a trucking company and used the car to see the trucks and bring up any spares all over the state especially up north so ground clearance was essential. I kept that car for 10 years and another one, which I bought for, spares which was also a four figure number plate but a lovely light metallic blue bought as a Christmas present for the owner registered 24th December 1965.

It ran very well and eventually replaced the green one.

My major disappointment with both cars was the loss of the four figure number plates, which were surrendered, I prefer to use the word stolen, by the motor vehicles department and I was unable to keep the plates. I still see the cars although they have not been maintained the green one has had the upholstery eaten by the new owners dog.

Both cars ran very well. The cars in those days were made

by Jaguar and were well made. Both were 3.4 litres the blue one had a synchro gearbox but the Moss gearbox in the 22

green one was good to use. Especially when you learnt on take off to put it second before selecting first which eliminated the characteristic crunch. They gave no trouble and both engines were original and the green one could still do a genuine 120 MPH, which I tested on several occasions. I do miss them.

The next Jaguar was a series 2 white with tan upholstery. It had done 600,000 ks mainly between Adelaide and Queensland and ran very well to start with. However one day driving in to Festival theatre, with my wife in her finery, we passed over a speed hump on the drive in, and watched the engine drop out as the engine mounts collapsed. This did not go over very well as my wife went home in a taxi and I went home in a tow truck.

The next episode of this car was when the head gasket let go and I found the previous owner had topped the water up with bore water which ate its way through the head retaining bolts. These were difficult to remove as they were corroded and needed complete replacement. This was an expensive job which also involved rebuilding the head. That car went after two years of ownership but did a lot of miles travelling between here and Bairnsdale in Victoria regularly in great comfort especially in wet weather when the weight and handling and brakes proved superior to any car I had owned to that time. MPG was also good on long trips and 25 mpg was a usual figure.

As you can see by now I was truly bitten by the Jaguar bug.

Having had a Series 2 I thought I would progress to a 1980 series 3. What a miserable mistake that car was. It looked fine having done 70,000 ks all documented but the ks were short trips from Unley Park to the city. An attractive dark metallic blue with black upholstery it failed on the first attempt to go further than 20 ks.

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first name terms with all the RAA personnel. Injectors replaced, electrical’s rebuilt, fuel tank replaced. Etc. Put it down to experience as the worst car I have ever owned. A tribute, to the complete failure of quality control in British Leyland.

Things went quiet on the Jaguar front for a couple of years as I settled into good quality Japanese cars, Hondas mainly, and some nice Holdens, very well built and absolutely faultless. However fools never learn so I was the soon the owner of a white 3 litre X type, an over powered, bad handling top of the range vehicle. It looked good and did a reasonable job but lots of money in repairs mainly for sealed !! Gearboxes at $8000 a go and a Mondeo suspension that was not jaguar like. I let that one go after 5 years of ownership.

Purely bad design.

However all is not lost, in the interim I bought a 1973 series 1 XJ6 expertly maintained by Evan Spartalis which has been a delight for 15 years. It exemplifies all that is good with Jaguars and at 180,000 miles runs like a clock. One of the nicest cars I have ever had and a permanent addition to

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the family.

I remember comparing the series 1 with my same age 1973 Rolls Royce silver shadow which had No performance No handling and No reliability and which made a quick exit.

My dreams of another Jaguar include the new E series due in 2015 but the existing series 1 will never leave the stable.

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Jaguar Classifieds Jaguar X308 1999/2000 Long Wheelbase Sovereign Sedan This car has only travelled 71,500 KM The Colour is Titanium with an Oatmeal leather interior.

An upgraded 3.2L V8 Motor ABS water pump impellar–Replaced with bronz impellar ABS timing chain tensioners –replaced with metal ones GOLD AWARD JCCV CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE SILVER AWARD JAGUAR NATIONAL CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE Insured for $24,000 with SHANNONS PRICE NEGOTIABLE Based on recent insurance valuation Call: JOHN 0418 381 717

1965 Daimler 2.5 V8 Monaco Blue with Red upholstery and carpets. A Concourse winner in2005. Fully restored and

resprayed since then. All records and service history available, this car is kept in a Car-Coon and is available with the car at no extra cost. This Daimler is Insured with Shannons for $35,500.00 Extra Tools you may want to purchase as an extra are a" Digital Caliper Gauge,plus 4 x different Micrometers, plus a concourse case with tools for the boot". "Daimler Service Manual, Spare Part Manual and Repair Operation Manual" Contact Anita Whiting 0870704556 0414 278 112

FOR SALE XJ Jaguar Series 2. Sprinter 1974 Vehicle in Excellent condition for racing.

Nothing to spend. ( Over $40k spent on car) Manual gearbox, 5 speed getrag.

Complete with 3 sets of wheels and tyres.

Spare bonnet and boot.- Spare gear box and diff.

For more details ring Darryl on 82432858 $10,000.

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1974 Jaguar XJ 4.2 Series 2 Sedan This car underwent a full restoration about 4years ago. Including all new interior, new roof lining and new carpets.

The motor has been reconditioned and done approximately 3000klms since.

Price $5,500 or near offer, call Sam 08 8263 1598 or 0412719358

F O R S A L E — JAG-IT IN STYLE All the hard work has been done for new owner to take over and continue the successful operations!

Established Classic Wedding Car Hire Business: (See website Gallery for more photos: www.jagitinstyle.com.au ) For more info contact: SERG: 0414250139

Jaguar Heritage XJ8 Year 2000, 3.2 motor V8,,,166000 km.

Sapphire blue and white leather. Tyres as new ( 8000 km) Great trouble free Jag and I have travelling 2 times from Adelaide to Gold coast and more , 30 mpg plus on the run ( 9.5 litres per 100 km ) Sunroof and all electric seats and more, Serviced by Jag shop in Adelaide and your welcome to call and ask them about the car, Only selling as I have seen another Jaguar I want to buy, Please call Roy Fudge 0426426214.

Class and style at $15900.00 ONO

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The Cats Giggle

Geoff Mockford—JDCSA Technical Officer

80 King William St Kent Town SA 5067 26

ph: (08) 8362 5997 info@sovereignauto.com.au

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ACJC MEETING REPORT (Australian Council of Jaguar Clubs) The latest meeting of the delegates to the ACJC Sunday, 8 TH Feb., 2015. Here are some of the key points from that meeting.

Attendees: Ian Hissey – Hunter Region (Chairman) Ken White – NSW (Treasurer) Rod Mathers (Secretary and WA representative) Tony Herald – QLD

revised).

NRM update requirements / action steps.

The previous suggestion to separate it into three manuals was rejected. The file size is not excessive and to keep it all together was seen as an advantage. The need to update is still current and it must include the non-concours rallies.

Paul Skilleter literary award.

The Winner was confirmed. (Names and titles of article withheld until after the Rally) Andrew Whyte literary award.

Larry Roux – ACT

The winner was confirmed (Name and title withheld until after the Rally)

David Jonas – VIC

Club Magazine – distribution to Clubs and delegates.

Chris Edwards – TAS

The spreadsheet was tabled showing preferences by clubs and delegates for electronic or hard copy distribution. There is a wide spread of requirements. At present, JDCA rejects the assumption that all magazines should be distributed electronically. They believe such a move would adversely impact their membership numbers. Their plan is to provide access to club members via password to a read only version. Hard copy versions can be sent out to all others – members, sponsors etc.

Peter Holland - SA JA representative, James Scrimshaw JA Report.

James Scrimshaw introduced himself to the group by saying that it was a childhood ambition to work with Jaguar. In 1988 he started as a Parts Manager. From then his role varied considerably with public relations as a focal point but covering sales and used vehicle marketing in Rover, Land Rover and Jaguar Land Rover.

After a couple of years outside the Jaguar family James returned and is now Senior Public Affairs Executive for JLRA. In this role he puts sports journalists behind the wheel of new Jaguar cars in a lot of exciting places including race circuits in Portugal. With a history of sports racing in motorcycles, James has fitted into this role well.

James outlined the last year Australian market performance by saying that it was up 5.6% on the previous year. The XK is now out of production and the next new vehicle, the XE, will be launched in Australia in July 2015.

JDCSA advised that they have been electronic for a long time and have not noted any adverse effect on memberships.

Other clubs are debating the issue at the same time as moving towards electronic transmission.

Electronic media – Facebook, website updating.

A sincere vote of thanks is recorded to Phil Evans who has been updating and controlling the ACJC website for some time now.

Delegates agreed that ACJC does not need a Facebook page at this stage. Qld, Vic, NSW, WA, and SA have Facebook pages.

Tas, Hunter region and ACT do not.

Future ACJC meetings.

The ‘F’ Type experience on circuit in Portugal was very impressive. A six-speed manual version was different and very popular – around 6% of the market. The ‘F’ Type R got the Journos excited and this all-wheel drive vehicle has 12% of the market. The first all-wheel drive vehicle will be in Australia in April 2015.

Times, dates and frequencies of ACJC meetings were discussed.

All eight delegates noted a preference to remain as is with 2 meetings per year, on a Sunday. The JDCSA request to change the February date to avoid conflict with their All British Day was tabled. The delegates agreed that the next Meeting would be 9 th August, 2015 and the February meeting would be 070/2/16.

The ‘F Pace’ car planning is well advanced. It is anticipated that this will perform well in the global market which is around 900,000 SUVs annually. It is a family segment vehicle and will be on the market mid-2016. In summary, James was upbeat for Jaguar – another good year is expected. The used vehicle program is progressing and is based on UK experience..

Other Business.

Regarding the National Rallies it was suggested that the first approach be made to JA who will extend the first option to the local agent for involvement / support. The subject of use of logo and signage was raised. The situation remains much as it was – any clarification needed should be through James The subject of the forthcoming XJC muster in Echuca, 15 – 16 October was raised. James noted the date and advised that he would think about involvement by JA over the next few weeks.

Further discussion of the forthcoming XJC muster revealed that the organisers have approached JCCV and JDCA for seed funding from each club. There are three clubs involved – SA, VIC and NSW. Delegates agreed that the ACJC would accept the JA coordination role for this event but will not become involved in funding. Promotion and advertising requests will be handled as identified and as requested.

50th Anniversary of the NR. It is accepted as being 2019.

JLRA support for clubs and the ACJC.

JDCQ 2016 National Rally progress report.

Discussion was wide ranging and highlighted the excellent relationship which exists between JLRA & ACJC. Delegates agreed that any ideas flowing from club discussions should be channelled through the ACJC to avoid submerging JLRA in a flood of opinions. This includes working with local Dealers – each club should establish the best possible working relationship with their dealer(s).

Tony Herald submitted a report. Planning is progressing however there is a long way to go yet. Tony is Rally Director.

JDCSA raised the question of communication between clubs – the ‘cross fertilisation’ factor.

The 2017 Rally.

Again, discussion was vigorous and concluded with a recommendation from delegates of the ACJC to all Clubs “That delegates to the ACJC be full voting committee members of the Club they represent”.

JCCT Rally status report 2015.

Chris Edwards presented an upbeat summary of the Tasmania Rally. There are 114 registrations – 226 people attending.

It is confirmed that the 2017 NR be a joint JDCA / JDCHR Rally.

KW and IH are to do the preliminary work on this.

Constitution update.

The delegates agreed that:PH effects the change of name of the Public Officer with Corporate Affairs in SA. PH to ascertain if the SA Authorities will accept a new Constitution rather than a revised document due to the number and extent of revisions since 1999. Upon receipt of this advice from PH delegates agreed that the document be lodged as is (2012

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By means of explanation, it was observed that several delegates do not have the opportunity to present to their club committee or to be involved in discussions and in this regard can be outsiders. It is seen by delegates as critical that they be an integral part of their club and fully involved / informed, and as such able to communicate fully with the ACJC and other clubs.

The delegates recommended that the “What is the ACJC” document be updated and re-issued.

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