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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 Sue Harrison Phone: 088333 0057 Mobile: 0407 711 352 doug@theharrisons.id.au

Web Editor

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

Club Web Site www.jdcsa.com.au

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

PO Box 6020 Halifax Street Adelaide SA 5000

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

Inspectors—Historic Registration

XJ, 420G, MKX Bob Charman Phone: (08) 8248 4111 charman@bigpond.net.au

Geoff Mockford

E-Type. F Type and Grand Tourer Alan Baker Mobile: 0429 097 729 etype@jdcsa.com.au

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 Club Postal Address

XK, MK 7,8,9 Rob Loffler Mobile: 0428830416 rvloffler1@bigpond.com

(MSCA) Barry Kitts

(08) 8391 1759

AllTHE BritishBOTTOM Day Alan Bartram

Multi-Valve Ron Palmer Mobile: 0418 855 597 multivalve@jdcsa.com.au

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Cover Story Just a magnificent photo of the fabulous Jaguar F Type Coupe. Photo from the Jaguar Media Centre. http://newsroom.jaguarlandrover.com/en-us/jaguar/

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Club Torque We have been very spoilt over the last few

weeks with great weather for taking our Jaguars out on the prowl. As April moves in the temperatures are dropping and we are not as keen to head out.

I am looking forward to the daily weather of Minimum 20’s and maximum low 30’s that Caloundra is currently getting.

If that pattern holds the National Rally should be beautiful.

We have 5 cars heading over for the rally and 3 vehicles staying on for the Post Rally tour. We will share our photos and thoughts on our return.

Last Tuesday was the Multivalve meeting which was held in the Solitaire Automotive Showroom. We were looked after very well by Nigel, Alex, Rebel and Ellysia and enjoyed the spectacular range of new Jaguars on display. There were 6 vehicles featured all in striking colours with a variety of

accessories such as Roof Luggage Box, Bike Carriers and even a Jaguar Ski Bag. This expanded range is appealing to a variety of markets all with that classic Jaguar luxury and style. I can’t wait to see the new F Pace. Thanks Ron for organising a great night.

Sunday 17th April 2016 is the McLaren Vale Classic and Vintage Parade. Our club, along with the Stag Club have been allocated the beautiful lawns of Serafinos as our display and lunch venue.

Sunday, May 1st is also the British Classics tour at Victor Harbor which is usually a great event.

On Saturday, May 7th we will be having a President’s Run to the Barossa. We will be touring Carl Lindner’s Collection of Jaguar Vehicles ($10 per head) and lunch at a venue to be decided. There will be several Jaguars joining us from the Jaguar Drivers Club Hunter Region. More information will be provided as available.

Our April meeting will include a demonstration by Phil Prior our Editor, of our website and how members can get the most out of it. I hope to see you there.

Di Adamson

Looking for that next restoration project?

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Club Torque Editor’s Burble At our General Meeting on Tuesday April

5, I will be seeking to show members how easy it is to use our club web pages and enjoy some interesting reading and watch some interesting Jaguar related videos.

In particular I want to be sure that everyone who wishes is able to access the Classic Marque on-line and explore the different options available.

The Club Calendar is also an important section on or web pages and access to this resource when planning events or just to plan what you yourself wish to attend is important.

There are so many different club and associated automotive events on throughout the year to attend. I will demonstrate how easy access to the calendar really is.

Other pages that cover Historic Registration, Membership, Classified Adverts etc. are all available.

Last month I introduced “The Bottom Line” as anew feature in Classic Marque. I would value your feedback on this innovation. These short comments in most cases introduce you to reports, stories and events that can be accessed by the live link provided. I hope you will take the opportunity to follow these links and explore further the stories that are of interest to you. With a simple CLICK of the mouse a whole bundle of interesting stories are available.

“There has never been a more exciting time to be a member of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia.”

Unfortunately those who only receive a hard copy of the magazine will not be able to access the full story behind these headlines.

I want to repeat the offer I made last month and say to all members, if you are having difficulty accessing our web

pages and the Classic Marque in particular each month then please let me know. I will be delighted to do whatever I can to help.

I also wish to thank those who have over the past few months contacted me and removed their names from the mailing list for a hard copy of Classic Marque. It is not just postage costs to consider here, there is also the cost of printing, the cost of envelopes and the additional work involved in getting these printed magazines out to those who need them.

And that is really the point, there are those who really do need to receive the magazine in the post, and we are pleased as a club to be able to meet that need. But if you have internet access you do not need this hard copy service so please call me or email me and ask for your name to be removed from the mailing list .

Philip Prior (Editor)

SAY NO TO SNAIL MAIL It costs our club approx. $250 per month to post copies of Classic Marque to about 64 members .

We realise that some members have no option but to receive the magazine by post.

However many of these members do have access to Internet and can easily access the magazine in colour on-line.

PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO THE EDITOR AND REQUEST THAT YOUR NAME BE REMOVED FROM THE MAILING LIST.

philipprior@bigpond.com

Geoff Mockford—JDCSA Technical Officer

80 King William St Kent Town SA 5067

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

THE BOTTOM LINE Jaguar continues to take out the awards!

(MAHWAH, N.J) - February 11, 2016 - MotorWeek, television's original automotive magazine, has named the all-new 2016 Jaguar XF as its "Best Luxury Sedan" and the 2016 Range Rover Sport SVR its "Best Dream Machine" as part of the 2016 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards.

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Club Torque Minutes of the General Meeting held on Tuesday March 1, at the Police Association Club Apologies; Roger Adamson, Peter & Kathy Taylor,Des Brown,Bill & Heather Jones,John & Claire Evans,Sue Prior, Bob Charman,Bill & Barb Mayman, Brian & Sue Walker,Ron & Rosie Bailey.

Guest Speaker; Steven Marshall M.P. State Liberal Leader. Steven gave an interesting and informative talk with some humour about his background before politics and some of South Australia’s early history. Steven invited questions from Members.

Guest: Matt Kerr (1983 XJS) introduced by Roland Donders.

Presidents Report: Di welcomed Margaret Evans to the Meeting.

All British Day was another great day, very well represented with lots of Jaguars.

McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic Car Event Sunday 17th April. This year Serafino Winery is Hosting Jaguar and Triimph Stag.

National Rally 2018 in Adelaide.The next Committee Meeting is 18th March 2016.

The Victor Harbor Historic Motor Vehicles Club British Classics tour is 1st May 2016.

Vice President; Julian advised S.A. Jag Day 2016 is expected to be 16th October 2016 ( to be confirmed) Possibly at Elder Park.

Julian invited interested members to join S.A, Jag Day Committee.

Secretary ; Kathy away N.T.R. Treasurer: Tim detailed the Club’s operating account and fixed term account.

Editor: Phil explained accessing Classic Marque on line. At the April General Meeting Phil will do a “How To” presentation.

Regalia: There will be no Regalia at April General Meeting

Bob’s behalf) Bob has detail of a Collection of Jaguars and parts to be Auctioned. If interested please speak to Bob. The XJ Register has the following events open to all Club Members; 19th June Tenafeate Winery, One Tree Hill.

17th July Port River Princess, Lunch Cruise.

19th-20-21. August Halls Gap Weekend, staying at Grampians Motel.

Compact: Tim, Cobdobla run cancelled,will try for October.

XK, MK 7.8.9. Port Elliott run TBA EType, FType, GT Next Meeting Roger & DI,s Home 17th March 2016.

SS ; N.T.R. Multivalve; Next Meeting 22nd March 2016 AOB: RoseAnne asked about use and availability of Club Banners. Di advised an additional quantity was to be ordered.

Presidents Run to Carl Lindner Jaguar Collection, Tanunda is planned for Saturday 7th May. We will be joined

by Members of the Hunter Region Club (N.S.W.) The Club will be represented at the 2016 National Rally Caloundra by 10 Members and 5 Jaguars.

Meeting closed 8.50p.m.

Di thanked the Multivalve Register for Supper.

M.S.C.A.: Barry N.T.R. Membership: Daphne N.T.R. Library; Tom, Lots of books available tonight including XJ. Registers: XJ: Bob(Daphne reported on

THE BOTTOM LINE Jaguar Land Rover Automotive reports its results for the three-month period to 31st December 2015.

Retail sales of 137,653 vehicles were 23% up on the previous year's third quarter, with Jaguar sales increasing 30% to 23,841 units and Land Rover rising 22% to 113,812 units, marking the strongest quarterly sales performance in the company's history. Demand in the top three regions was almost 50% above the same quarter a year ago, with Jaguar Land Rover retail sales growth of 48% in Europe and North America and 47% in the UK. China was down 10% due to local market conditions and model transitions. Other overseas markets were up 6% overall.

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Register Minutes 21st May. Humphrey is playing up again.

June. Day trip to Tenefeate winery. Date to be advised.

July. Port River cruise. Date to be advised. $20 head.

Includes lunch.

August – September. Week end trip to Halls Gap being organised.

22 - 23 October. Whyalla Motor Show discussed.

19 - 20 November. Mannum car display discussed.

9th December. Our Xmas show dinner at the German Club discussed.

Auction of old Jaguars and Parts belonging to Ex Member Tom Schwert. Will notify of the date.

Grace Bawden appearing in the Mikado. Will confirm dates.

Minutes of the XJ, Mk 10 & 420G Register Meeting held at Shannon’s, South Rd, Clarence Gardens on 9th March, 2016.

Present Ben Adler, Steve Attard, David Bicknell, Robin & Roseanne Bullock, George Calvert, Bob & Daphne Charman, Ivan Cook, John & Claire Evans, Fay Leyton, Louis Marafiotti, Chris Michael, Graeme Moore, Ray & Barb Offe, Dennis Paech, Phil Prior, Ian Rowley, Evan Spartalis, Andrew Tessari, Geoff & Margaret Thomas, Noel Trew, Merv Tucker, Don Tyrrell and Geoff Thomas and Noel Trew.

Apologies Betty Moore, Sue Prior, Simone Tessari, Kathy Tyrrell, Darryl Leyton, Andrea Spartalis, Steve Arthur, Pete & Ros Holland, Borys Potiuch, Trevor Norley.

Special apologies to Margaret Thomas and Carmel Trew.

Your husbands were at our last meeting.

Previous Minutes Approved Welfare Report Borys Portiuch’s hip is coming along fine but is having a little Gall Bladder problem.

Steve Arthur is due to have a knee replacement next week.

Let’s hope your both up and well again soon.

General Business Nation Rally discussed. Queensland 2016.

17th April. McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic.

15th May. Day run and B.B.Q. to David Bicknell’s home at Clayton.

1st May. British Classic Tour. Victor Harbor. 30 for lunch.

Car Talk Ben Adler Speedo cable broken on XJ6 being fixed by Evan.

Steve Attard XJ8 waxed and polished and put back in shed.

David Bicknell Gertrude on the road again. 300 fine.

420 work in progress.

Robin & Roseanne Bullock N.T.R. George Calvert Went to Rego. Dept. To register 3 cars.

Took a while. Had problem parking the car. Someone put another car in my way. Nil damage to mine. $1000 to theirs.

Bob & Daff Charman Water problem in the ‘S’ Type.

Luckily Evan was in the car when it happened. All fixed now.

Ivan Cook Ordered new caravan to go on Joccers runs.

John Evans John N.T.R. Claire–slight damage to the Volvo.

Fay Leyton N.T.R. Louis Marafiotti XJ still for sale.

Chris Michael All good Graeme Moore Tried to take Ser1 out. Fuel pump not working. Tapped with a hammer. Got it working after a while.

Ray & Barb Offe Ser1. Going well. Looks great. New tyres on XJS, up to 60 profile. New wheel alignment and the windows are fixed.

Dennis Paech N.T.R. Phil Prior S type on the road. Daimler going well. Fiddling with exhaust. Bought a 420 for a parts car.

Ian Rowley New resonators on. Nice and quiet.

Evan Spartlis Did the clutch on the Mk2. All ready to go Andrew Tessari N.T.R. Mazda fixed and running.

Geoff & Margaret Thomas New bushes in the front end.

THE BOTTOM LINE Lynx Motor Cars was founded in 1968 principally to repair and maintain specialist

sports and racing cars but quickly made their name restoring and maintaining original Jaguar C-Types, D-Types and E-Types. The evolution from restoration to recreation was a natural one and soon saw the introduction of its first Lynx D-Type with a road going XKSS following shortly afterwards. Lynx have produced a total of 10 XKSS cars to date with 3 being left hand drive. Lynx’s ethos has always been to recreate an authentic XKSS as close to the original car as possible.

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Register Minutes Noel Trew N.T.R. Merv Tucker Evan found crack in hose leading to air flow meter. Have solved the starting problems. At last!!!

Don Tyrrell All cars going along very well.

Meeting closed at 8.30pm.

Next meeting: Wednesday 13th April, 2016, At Shannon’s, 863 South Road, Clarence Gardens at 7.30pm. All welcome.

SS, Mk IV & Mk V REGISTER MINUTES OF MEETING: Held at the home of Bruce & Ann Fletcher Wednesday 25th February 2016

The Minutes of 25th November 2015 were accepted as being a true record of the meeting..

PRESENT: Bruce Fletcher, Ross Rasmus, Bob Lynch, Des Brown, John Lewis, Jack Richardson, Brenton Hobbs, Malcolm Adamson, Les Stewart, Bob Kretschmer.

APOLOGIES: Ross Gogler, Bill Everett, David Adamson, GUESTS: John Caskey JCCC, Jim Temby JCCC 1. COMBINED STATES BORDER RUN 2016 No.42 to ORANGE: 16th –19 September.

The Victorian SS, Mk1V & MkV Club is organizing the Event.

Registration Forms & Itinerary have been issued. Closing date 1st. August.

With the passing of the Late Don Evans it was considered that the’ Jag Nut’ Don Evans Border Run Trophy name can be retained.

Intending entrantsMalcolm Adamson, Les Stewart, Ross Gogler, Bob Kretschmer, John Caskey JCCC, Jim Temby TBC, Marshall Scott (TBC), Peter Mott (TBC) Bob Kretschmer to coordinate Travel arrangements over & back.

Preferred route is via the Sturt & Mid Western Highways, probably 2 o/n stops.

2. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. The SS Register records with sadness the passing of our esteemed member Don Evans.

Our thoughts are with Margaret & Family.

2. Bob K said that there are currently two 1 ½ L sedans being restored, one in each of Qld. & Vic. He is helping with a few of his left-over parts.

3. The All British Day Organisation is to hold it’s AGM at the Sporting Car Club Friday 13th May. Attendance is requested from all ABD associated clubs for election of the 2017 committee.

It was an excellent day.

4. Bob Lynch – Federation Delegate- advised that the Bay to Birdwood Committee needs 1300 entrants to make the Run viable. As the numbers of older cars drops off it is necessary to raise the cut-off date for cars to 1959 for the 2016 event.

3. JDCSA: Malcolm Adamson.

1. Reminder- SS Register Roster for General Meeting room preparation, supper & taking Minutes Tuesday 3 May at 7.00pm.

2. British Classic Tour 2016 by the Victor Harbor Historic Motor Vehicles Club Sunday May 1st.

3. Historic Vehicle Gathering Anzac Hwy. Sunday 20 March, Park 23, Free entry. Entry only from Anzac Hwy heading towards the city past Keswick Bridge on the left.

4, Multi-Valve Register meeting at Solitaire Motos .

Numbers by 12 March.

5. Goolwa Boat Festival 8-9th April 6. McLaren Vale Festival 17th April 4. TECHNICAL & PARTS: 1. Bob Lynch asked if it was possible to fit electric power steering to a MkV vehicle.

Members considered that it would most likely be a risky job due to the inherent ‘play’ in the steering mechanism.

2. Bob Kretschmer advised having fitted a GPS to his 1 ½ L with the strong recommendation to

THE BOTTOM LINE Jaguar Land Rover Designers Video interview Jaguar's Director of Design Ian Callum provided this insight during a unique interview with his Land Rover counterpart, Chief Design Officer Gerry McGovern, about the importance of British creativity and design. These two legends of British automotive design were interviewed together for the first time at the Royal College of Art (RCA), where they both studied.

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Register Minutes others not to attempt trying to use the existing cigar lighter on vehicles having +ve. to earth electrical systems.

3. Bob tabled a set of small gears from a speedometer cable drive gearbox having just changed the ratio to suit the new main gearbox.

Discussion ensued about the best way to calculate the correct ratio – 4 versions were described.

Flexible Drive Agencies of Ferryden Park has an excellent Product Catalogue.

5. SS REGISTER MEETING DATES: Subject to change Last Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm (Alt. north, south, central) March 30 Les Stewart April 28 Bob Kretschmer May 26 John Lewis June 29 Brenton Hobbs July 27 Ross Rasmus August 31 Bob Lynch September Border Run, no meeting October 26 Jack Richardson November 30 Des Brown December No meeting Meeting closed at 8.45 pm. followed by an inspection of Bruce’s workshop, esp. restoration of the SS Airline, a mighty project.

Thank you Bruce & Ann for hosting the meeting & supper.

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

Minutes of XK Mk789 Register meeting Sunday 20th March 2016Held at the home of Graeme & Fiona Schultz.

Apologies: Jack & Sally Metzer, Rob & Vicki Loffler, Doug & Sue Harrison, Ossie & Rayeena Petrucco, Sandra & Trevor Bywater, Jenny & Russell Clarke, Dave & Sally Burton, Peter & Ros Holland, Steve & Val Weeks Business: Border Run – 7th 8th 9th October. Peter & Judy have booked 20 rooms at Weintal Tanunda with ground & first floor rooms some deluxe (about $158 per night bed & breakfast) – make your own booking. Possible program includes: Friday evening – welcome BBQ at motel (approx. $35per head plus drinks), Saturday morning visit to car collection, lunch & afternoon free to visit local sites of interest (eg hop on hop off bus, Artisans, wineries, Maggie Beer, lavender farm, local shops), dinner at motel. Sunday – driving tour eg to Kapunda homestead garden but dirt road, or to Lugg’s at Springton for lunch visiting Mengler’s Hill, Collingrove & Herbig tree etc , return via Williamstown maybe stopping for afternoon tea. Free choice for dinner. (Ides & Williams are apologies, Vics need 9 rooms, SA members staying) June run – proposed Sunday June 12th to Helen Smith’s at Pt Elliott for BBQ lunch. Long weekend so postpone to another time. Thanks Peg. McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic 17th April -Luggs are going.

All Steamed Up Mannum 19th 20th November –keep in mind.

Lake Goldsmith Festival of Steam 30th April 1st May – drive half way Friday, continue Saturday, rally Sunday, Monday home, stay in cabins or take vans (Goodales, Lofflers, Williams, Smiths, Billinghursts, Luggs) Richard will book 2 or 3 cabins, finalise next meeting.

Jag Day Elder Park 16th October – volunteers invited for organising committee.

Spare calendars available.

Next meeting Tuesday 5th April at club general meeting from 6pm for a meal. Sue Harrison organising supper & minute taking.

Cars – members gave updates on their vehicles which were viewed and photographed in the gardens.

We were joined by visitors Terry McGrath & Alan from WA Jaguar club.

Thank you to Fiona & Graeme for their hospitality where we enjoyed great weather, pizza, coffee, apple pie and apples.

Present: Rod & Peggy Davis, Carla & Richard Smith, John & Lindsey Williams, Wendy & Onslow Billinghurst, Judy & Peter Goodale, Moira & Julian Lugg, Fiona & Graeme Schultz, Deidre & Robin Ide, Rob Smith, Frank van der Meyden, Jenny & Roger Schultz

THE BOTTOM LINE Jaguar Banger Racing In this You Tube Video you will watch. Jaguar MkIIs, S Types, 420Gs and other 1960s Jaguar Saloons compete in what is called affectionately “Banger Racing” You may be disgusted, or you may cry with disbelief as these cars are literally destroyed one by one on a dirt race track.

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Minutes of the E-Type F-Type and Grand Tourer Register Meeting Held at Roger and Di Adamson’s Home 7.30pm on 17th March 2016 PRESENT: Alan & Pam Baker, Roger & Di Adamson, Chris Lake, Peter Thomas and Suzanne, , Peter & Linda Olifent, Peter Beaumont,Phil Knight, Alan Blackwell Frank & Judy Van Dermyden, Scott & Imogen Galloway Mark Goodwin and Heidi Plus many more Guests and Members After a bit of a wet start everyone was welcomed and outlined some of the upcoming events.

New Member Gordon Scown was welcomed , he has recently purchased an XKR An update was provided on projects underway and nearing completion Picture below shows members and guests enjoying a chat and a drink with new member Gordon Scown

We were reminded next month’s General Meeting at the Police Club is the 5th April ( 7.30pm for 7.45pm start) everyone is encouraged to come along.

(Left) Chris Lake with Scott Galloway checking out Di’s “Shaguar” and Scott’s recently restored TR7 (Right) Peter Thomas and Phil Knight enjoying a story

BUSINESS: We Need Photos for the upcoming 2016 Calendar, never too early to ask – High quality Digital photos please email to diadamson@internode.on.net Requested ideas for some future runs Meeting closed at 9:30pm NEXT MEETING: Next Meeting on 21st April .

Further details will be Emailed out shortly.

THE BOTTOM LINE Jay Leno's 1951 Jaguar XK120 Hot Rod The 1951 Jaguar XK120 featured in this episode of Jay Leno's Garage might look vaguely like a classic Jag roadster at first, but underneath this cat is something completely different. It was built by Leno's buddy Jason Len of XK's Unlimited when he grew tired of keeping these convertibles stock, and this aluminum-bodied beast was the result.

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Register Minutes MINUTES OF THE MULTIVALVE MEETING HELD AT SOLITAIRE JAGUAR 22ND MARCH 2016 Ron welcomed 52 Members to the New Corporate Design Showrooms of Solitaire Jaguar.

Apologies; Tony Human & Gabrielle, Gary & Julie Rushton, Tony & Kay Ellis, Doug & Sue Harrison.

Ron introduced: Nigel Von Sanden, Solitaire Jaguar Sales Manager.

Alex Woolnough, Solitare Jaguar Assistant Sales Manager Ellysia Chick, Solitaire Marketing Executive Tarnia, assisting Ellysia Business: Members interested in joining 2016 S.A. Jag Day please contact Vice President Julian Lugg.

Club Runs: April; McLaren Vale Vintage Classic National Rally Caloundrea Queesland st May 1 , Victor Harbor British Classic Tour. th May 7 Presidents run to Carl Linders, Tanunda. We will meet Hunter Region Members that day.

June 19th; XJ run to Tenafeat e Winery , One Tree Hill.

July 17th Port River Princess , Lunch Cruise.

August 19, 20, 21. XJ Weekend away to Halls Gap staying at Grampians Motel.

October Long Week-end 1.2.3.October.

Roland Dondas is researching Mannum and surrounds, an area that he knows so well. More on this soon.

Car Talk; Ron enthused his Solitaire Jaguar experience one morning in the beautiful Adelaide Hills driving a F Type, XJR and a new XE.(what a day) Formalities over, members viewed the stunning display of FType, new XE’s and the new model XF whilst enjoying Solitaires hospitality.

Thank You to Solitaire Jaguar for their continued support and to Ellysia and Tarnia for the way they looked after our Members.

Next Meeting; May 24th 2016 at the Home of Ray & Judy Smithers, 40 Historic Drive, Highbury 7.30p.m. for 8.00p.m. start.

Ron Palmer Register Secretary.

COMPACT REGISTER MINUTES Sunday 21st February 2016 Welcome: Margaret & Geoff Thomas, Jo & Noel Orford, Cheryl & Ian Pascoe, Sue & Tim White, Sue & Phil Prior, Margaret Piper & Bill Browne, Heather & Bill Jones, Trish & Peter Clarke, Jeannette & Bruce Brooks, Milly & Andrew Costi, Angela & David Rogers, Margaret & Dave Bicknell Apologies:, Ros & Peter Holland, Carol & David Davidson, Tom & Marjorie Brindle, Margaret & Colin Haese, Judy & Doug Tilley, Allan Carthew Outstanding Items from Last Meeting: N/A Events SA Jag Day – Elder Park (pre cursor to the JNR in Adelaide – seeking committee members.

McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic – 17th April – JDCSA will be at Scarpantoni/Oxenberry Farm All British Day 2016 – Very well attended day – 750 cars.

Compact well represented National Rally 2018 - Di Adamson Convenor. Now looking for Organising Committee members.

British Classic at Victor Harbor – 1st May Annual JDCSA Dinner on 30th July.

Compact Register Runs 2016 - proposing run to Cobdogla and the Humphrey Pump in May. Due to the Pump not being ready in time for 22nd May it was decided to defer to mid/late October. Tim to confer with Doug and Margaret Thomas to speak with Loxton Hotel Car Talk Phil Prior has his S-Type back on the road Dave Bicknell has his Series 2 Daimler back on the road.

Other Business The format of the compact meetings was discussed. Mainly to make accessing the meetings more convenient for both Northern & Southern members.

It was agreed that we hold a Picnic meeting on Sunday 10th April at 12.00noon at a venue to be advised.

The June meeting to be held at a Hotel near the CBD on Tuesday 14th June at 6.30pm for a dinner meeting Next Meetings Sunday 10th April – Picnic meeting on Sunday 10th April at 12 noon at the Memorial Gardens in Menzies Crescent, Prospect. BYO everything. RSVP Tim Tuesday 14th June at 6.30pm at a Venue TBA Tuesday 9th August – Member’s home - TBA October – Cobdogla November (Xmas Meeting) – Clayton Thank you to Margaret & Bill for hosting the meeting at their home on Hindmarsh Island Tim White Register Secretary

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Michelle Rodriguez Drives New 200 MPH Jaguar F-TYPE

Hollywood actress Michelle Rodriguez reaches an indicated 201mph in the new Jaguar F-TYPE SVR (1,2); her personal top speed in the fastest series production Jaguar vehicle ever F-TYPE SVR from Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations combines reduced drag and enhanced high-speed drivability(4) with the award-winning design of the F-TYPE (ELY, NEVADA) - March 23, 2016 - The new Jaguar FTYPE SVR, the fastest series production Jaguar vehicle ever, has been put through its first high speed test drive with Hollywood actress Michelle Rodriguez at the wheel.

On a closed highway in the Nevada desert, home to the world renowned Silver State Classic Challenge road race, the actress pushed the F-TYPE SVR Coupe to its top speed1 with the speedometer indicating 201mph(2) - a personal top speed for the star.

Michelle Rodriguez said: "Driving this car was insane! I've now broken my personal speed record in the beautiful Jaguar F-TYPE SVR. Reaching 201mph felt amazing, the car drove really smoothly, all my corrections were minimal, I was super focused, and it really reacted in all the right ways.

I don't think I'd ever go this fast without a professional driver seated next to me, but oh man, it was an incredible feeling."

"I've always wondered what it was like to travel faster than my top speed of 140mph and, outside of the Autobahn, it's impossible for me to do it safely anywhere else and safety is most important to me. It was refreshing to be able to take myself beyond my limitations, going that fast is a big responsibility but the experience in this car was more graceful than anything I've felt before."

Developed by Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations to be lighter, quicker, faster and more powerful while remaining useable day-to-day, the F-TYPE SVR elevates the F-TYPE model range as the ultimate Jaguar sports car.

John Edwards, Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations, said: "Building upon the awardwinning F-TYPE was a challenging objective. Everything in terms of handling, design, sound and performance had to be taken to a new level, and is what the new F-TYPE SVR delivers. It is a 200mph supercar, but above all one that is designed to be driven every day."

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But it turns out you don't need to be one of the report's Ultra High Net Worth Individuals to make some canny investments in the luxury world.

Those who have been investing in classic cars have been seeing double digit returns in recent times – 17 per cent last year and almost 500 per cent overthe past decade.

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The Cat’s Giggle An old man was eating in a truck stop when

three rough-looking bikies walked in. As they passed the old man, the first bikie pushed his cigarette into the old man's pie, then laughed and took a seat at the counter. The second bikie picked up the old man's milk and spit into it. The third bikie turned over the old man's plate on to the floor before joining the others at the counter.

Without saying a word to the laughing bikies, the old man put his money down, got up, and left the Servo.

One of the bikies said to the waitress, "Not much of a man, was he?"

The waitress replied," Not much of a truckie either. He just drove his road train over three motorcycles!"

An Aboriginal, a Pom, an overweight Yank, an Eskimo, a Kiwi, a Tasmanian disabled per-

son, an elderly person from Latvia, a Swedish blonde, a German, an Italian, a drunk Irishman, a Pole, a Greek, an Indian, a Canadian politician, an AfroAmerican, a Mexican, a Dutchman, an arrogant Frenchman, a Brazillian, an Ethiopian, a Turk, a Japanese, a Chinaman, a Russian, an Indonesian, a Malaysian, a Cambodian, a Burmese and a Vietnamese all went to to an upmarket nightclub together.

The bouncer said, sorry guys, I can't let you in without a Thai.

An angry wife was complaining about her husband spending all his free time in a bar, so one night he took her along with him. "What'll you have?" he asked. "Oh, I don't know. The same as you I suppose," she replied. So, the husband ordered a couple of Jack Daniel's and threw his down in one shot. His wife watched him, then took a sip from her glass and immediately spat it out. "Yuck, that's TERRIBLE!" she spluttered. "I don't know how you can drink this stuff!" "Well, there you go," cried the husband. "And you think I'm out enjoying myself every night!"

A farmer had some puppies

he needed to sell. He painted a sign advertising the 4 pups and set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his yard. As he was driving the last nail into the post, he felt a tug on his overalls.

He looked down into the eyes of a little boy.

"Mister," he said, "I want to buy one of your puppies."

"Well," said the farmer, as he rubbed the sweat off the back of his neck, "These puppies come from fine parents and cost a good deal of money."

The boy dropped his head for a moment. Then reaching deep into his pocket, he pulled out a handful of change and held it up to the farmer.

"I've got thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a look?"

"Sure," said the farmer. And with that he let out a whistle.

"Here, Dolly!" he called.

Out from the doghouse and down the ramp ran Dolly followed by four little balls of fur. The little boy pressed his face against the chain link fence. His eyes danced with delight. As the dogs made their way to the fence, the little boy noticed something else stirring inside the doghouse.

Slowly another little ball appeared, this one noticeably smaller. Down the ramp it slid. Then in a somewhat awkward manner, the little pup began hobbling toward the others, doing its best to catch up...

"I want that one," the little boy said, pointing to the runt.

The farmer knelt down at the boy's side and said, "Son, you don't want that puppy. He will never be able to run and play with you like these other dogs would."

With that the little boy stepped back from the fence, reached down, and began rolling up one leg of his trousers. In doing so he revealed a steel brace running down both sides of his leg attaching itself to a specially made shoe. Looking back up at the farmer, he said, "You see sir, I don't run too well myself, and he will need someone who understands."

With tears in his eyes, the farmer reached down and picked up the little pup. Holding it carefully he handed it to the little boy.

"How much?" asked the little boy...

"No charge," answered the farmer, "There's no charge for love."

THE BOTTOM LINE Light weight E-Types - Six brand-new Jaguar Lightweight E-types are

being meticulously built by specialist engineers, highlighting the capability and expert engineering skill set of the new Jaguar Heritage Workshop. These coveted next generation ‘Special GT’ E-type cars were originally built in 1963 with new aluminium bodies to improve performance. But only 12 of the projected 18 were ever made. The six brand-new Lightweight E-types that now complete their number, fifty years later, will carry the original series chassis numbers of the ‘missing’ vehicles.

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Club Notices GENERAL MEETING ROSTER 2016 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mk1, 2, 420 & S Type (Compact) Register Multivalve Register XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register SS & Daimler Register XJ, MK10 &420G Register E-Type F-Type & Grand Tourer Register Mk1, 2, 420 & S Type (Compact) Register Multivalve Register XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register SS & Daimler Register Special Christmas Meeting arranged by the XJ, MK10 &420G Register

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

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.

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

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

SS & Daimler -

Last Wednesday of each month

1969 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupe 1964 Jaguar MK 2 3.8L Sedan

The following applications listed in the February Classic Marque magazine have been accepted:

XJ, Mk 10 & 420G -

Second Wednesday of each month

Michael & Wink Chorney 1980 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L Fiorendino Vettese 1978 Triumph 3.9L Harbinda & Peter Roberts 1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2L & 1970 Jaguar 420G 4.2L Clare & Robert Bruce 1970 Datsun 1600 1.6L

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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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Club Calendar A P R I L

Tuesday 5 7.30pm

JDCSA General Meeting—Police Association Building Carrington Street Adelaide.

Sunday 10 7.30pm

Compact Register Meeting - A picnic meeting—12 noon at the Memorial Gardens in Menzies Crescent, Prospect Contact: Tim White M: 0419 809 021

Wednesday 13 7.30pm

XJ, Mk 10 and 420G Register Meeting—Shannons Rooms, South Road Clarence Park SA. Contact: Bob Charman P: (08) 8248 4111 E: charman@bigpond.net.au

Fri 15—Mon 18

JAGUAR NATIONAL RALLY QUEENSLAND

Sunday 17 11.00am

McLaren Vale Vintage Classic Check the Web site for full details and registration http://www.vintageandclassic.com.au/

Tuesday 19 7.00pm

Executive Committee Meeting—VIP Building, Sir Donald Bradman Drive

Wednesday 20 Thursday 21 7.30pm Wednesday 27 Tuesday 26

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EType, FType & GT Register Meeting Contact: Alan Baker M: 0429 097 729 E: etype@jdcsa.com.au SS and Daimler Register Meeting Contact: Malcolm Adamson P: (08) 82783002 E: daimlerss@jdcsa.com.au Deadline for all copy for Classic Marque Editor: Philip Prior M: 0402670654 E: philipprior@bigpond.com

Sunday 1

British Classic Tour—Victor Harbor Details and Registration— http://www.hmvc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/BCT-Registration-Form2016.pdf

Tuesday 3 7.30pm

JDCSA General Meeting—Police Association Building Carrington Street Adelaide.

Wednesday 11 7.30pm

XJ, Mk 10 and 420G Register Meeting—Shannons Rooms, South Road Clarence Park SA. Contact: Bob Charman P: (08) 8248 4111 E: charman@bigpond.net.au

Tuesday 17 7.00pm

Executive Committee Meeting—VIP Building, Sir Donald Bradman Drive

Wednesday 18 6.00pm

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XK, MK VII, VIII & IX Register Meeting Contact: Rob Loffler M: 0428830416 E: rvloffler1@bigpond.com

XK, MK VII, VIII & IX Register Meeting– at Rayeena & Ossie Petrucco’s home 29 Kurralta Drive Burnside at 6pm for a B,B,Q, bring your own meat , salads, drinks, a chair and bathers. Coffee,tea and sweets kindly supplied by Rayeena & Ossie, please contact them ASAP for their numbers.

Contact: Rob Loffler M: 0428830416 E: rvloffler1@bigpond.com

Thursday 19 7.30pm

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Tuesday 24 7.30pm

Multivalve Register Meeting Contact: Ron Palmer M: 0418 855 597 E: multivalve@jdcsa.com.au

Tuesday 25

SS and Daimler Register Meeting Contact: Malcolm Adamson P: (08) 82783002 E: daimlerss@jdcsa.com.au

Tuesday 31

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Jaguar Classifieds FOR SALE --- 1976 Jaguar XJS V12 manual This original factory manual car was the 77th out of 352 early RHD V12 coupes. The JDHT certificate states the car was built on the 21st April 1976 ( the Queen's 50th birthday ) and delivered new to Henley's Limited in Bournemouth , England.

The original colour was Signal Red and the interior was Black Leather trim . The car came to Australia fairly early in its life . I purchased it in June 2002 from a friend ( who sold for serious health reasons ) soon after a "back to bare metal " restoration had been mostly completed .

The engine , brakes , driveline and rear end had been fully overhauled to better than new and a fresh acrylic paint job applied . This has never been polished and is now very well cured ! The interior trim , bumpers and other bits and pieces came with the car as well as many spare parts ( bonnet , boot , lhs door and mudguards from a donor car ) . This car was to be a " lightweight " track day special and the air conditioning is removed .The fuel system was to be high octane LPG , to which end the distributor has been recalibrated and an 80 litre gas tank installed in the boot in place of the original tank. An extra roller bearing is installed at the distributor base for longevity and high revs. ( anything in excess of 6,500 rpms ) Due to work and family commitments since then , the car has remained stored ( off the ground and covered in my dry garage ) since 2002 . My wife and I are now retiring and downsizing so there is no room for this

FOR SALE RARE CHROME PRAMETA (GERMANY) CLOCKWORK JAGUAR XK120 SPORT-COUPE, KEY, BOX & INSTRUCTIONS

Silver; used; good condition as can be seen by photographs. Measurements: end to end length 6 inches , width 2 inches , height 1-3/4 inches Fairly priced at $200.00 as the clockwork component has not worked but likely could be.

Wendy ph: 82982112 after 5pm or can leave a message on answering machine.

Note: this is a fair price as same models sold over time on ebay have reached up to $500.

Wendy 8298 2112

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very interesting piece of Jaguar history. There are many more details and a multitude of parts ( choice of wheels ) which can go with the car . The hard work is probably about 80 % done and this represents a great opportunity for someone who appreciates the collectability of this quite rare Jaguar ( especially as I expect very few would have survived ) .The value of the restored original engine and gearbox alone is significant . An ideal restoration project just waiting for the keen XJS enthusiast to complete . There are several extras to go with the car , in particular a set of later model fibereglass bumpers from GWS . These are new and never used, originally cost $1300 . $8—$10,000 Neg.

Contact : Paul Kuhlmann 0413185226 gbpk@adam.com.au

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FOR SALE Jaguar XJR 1998 This Jaguar XJR 1998 8cyl 4.0L Petrol, is in immaculate condition both inside and out. This car has been maintained fastidiously and full log books and service history will show that. Always garaged and rarely allowed to see any dirt! Motor replaced 2009. new transmission 2012 EXCITING FEATURES - Anti theft security system - 0-100 km/h in 5.6secs - Electronic stability + traction control - Remote central locking - Cruise control Climate control air conditioning - 8 speakers

Value at $22,900. Call David 0414 881 858

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Jaguar Classifieds FOR SALE Jaguar 1977 XJC

FOR SALE 1993 XJ12 (6 litre model) The car is in original condition with 180,100 km's on the clock. It is perfectly straight, and with no rust. Rear self levelling system was changed early in its life and replaced with standard shock absorber system. Recent work includes new radiator, 2 new coils and 2 new head gaskets. Paint, upholstery and wood presents well for its age and the vehicle would make a great club or hobby car. Vehicle is registered, comes with the original delivery and service books, plus a workshop manual and parts catalogue on CD. Located in Alice Springs.

Asking price $8,000 ONO. Call Trevor 0417 824684

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XJC 1977 White with Black vinyl roof. currently unpainted. Full set (5) Jaguar (dunlop) wire wheels with splined hubs. The details of the completed work to date are as follows.

Ground up restoration of the body. All work performed

by English trained Jag mechanic with 20 years experience in restoration. Vehicle was set on a jig to ensure it was level and not bent. New sills from UK were imported and fitted followed by the entire floor being removed from behind the pedals to behind the rear seat. Floor donated from Series I swb Rear Wheel arch repair pieces as well as taillight pieces installed. All kits from UK. Doors rehung with military grade hinge pins. All work is visible as the body is unpainted. No front guards supplied.

All suspension was rebuilt including all bushes, tie rods, shock absorbers replaced. Ball joints rebuilt using factory parts. Gearbox rebuilt to as new std. Carbys and cold start valves also restored. Radiator recored with copper core. All interior (blue leather) is complete.

All exterior trim is complete (in boxes) with many spare chrome trim pieces Engine is original, goes well, has some issues with oil retention.

Included in sale price is a complete exterior water based Dustless Blasting using crushed recycled glass. *no heat no panel warp. Value $1,200.00 This can be done prior to primer being applied for Victorian purchaser.

Phil Mob 0414 338 413 or phil@injec.com

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FOR SALE Jaguar XF 3.0 Diesel luxury 2011MY

Luxury Standard Turbo, Stratus Grey, Trim Barley, Walnut veneer, 18'' mag. Wheels, 85,000 km

Price $40-42,000 Contact Brenton Hearn Ph. 0438770046 email brentonhearn@bigpond.com

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FREE Genuine Willmot Breeden UNION car keys

FNR 16, MRN 20 36 44 48, FA 507 517 537 539 556 592, FP 737, FS 919 Some are more worn than others. Give me a ring to make sure I still have the one you want and then send me a stamped self addressed envelope and I will post it to you.

Contact:

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Onslow Billinghurst 83251971 or 0418251971 (2) WANTED—E Type early “fat rim “steering wheel.

This was fitted until approx. the end of 1962 and has the aluminium rim exposed on the inside edge with no thumb groove on the top side. Willing to pay up to $500 for a wheel in excellent undamaged condition.

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WANTED—Jaguar XJ Series 1 Wanted XJ6 series 1 in excellent condition (restored) body, interior and mechanically. Realistic price paid for the right car. Will travel to inspect.

Michael 0438 488848 Sandford Tasmania (2)

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no coolant circulation.

The mechanic who had rebuilt the engine had the pump impellor vanes welded & fitted the impeller not checking at the time if the thing would actually rotate. Bugger!

I rebuilt the pump myself & it has been good since.

During a Club Run early 2008 I could not get 2nd gear & there was a terrible noise from the engine at idling speed.

Having regard for the next Border Run to Broken Hill in November I decided to pull the combined engine & gearbox out.

The mechanic had omitted to fit a special thrust washer in the gearbox.

Bugger! I had that fixed.

Bob Kretschmer The problem of noise was poor fitment of the camshaft chain drive sprocket to the camshaft end plus a non-approved chain by my mechanic. Bugger!

Bruce helped me fix all that but there was an additional problem in that some of the valve stem heads had ’worn’ into the ends of the rocker arms making accurate measurement of the clearance impossible. I found later that the mechanic had simply refitted the rocker gear as he found it. Bugger! I fixed all that & re-installed the engine & gearbox.

Off we went to Broken Hill for the 2008 Border Run. By that time I had an obsession with engine temperature & had fitted a stemmed gauge obtained from Weber BBQ’s to measure the inside temperature of the roast meat during cooking. I have a radiator cap having a hole in the center through which I inserted the gauge stem into the coolant flow from the engine. Whacko.

I found that the engine would happily run at 80 deg. corresponding to Roast Pork on the gauge.

Do you reckon I copped it from people like Bob Lynch & his merry men with me running the engine on roast pork!

There were many other problems which I progressively coped with but it was a very expensive, frustrating & disappointing start to Jaguar motoring.

Marg has been quietly stoic during the ongoing saga. Thank you again with a cherry on top.

(the trials and tribulations) PART 2 1 Trials & Tribulations.

The 2nd Tri-State Border 2007 Run for SS, Mk1V & MkV vehicles was coming up & in September I announced that I would be taking the SS Jaguar. ‘You are mad, you are stupid’ etc. was the advice I generally received. I had only driven it around the block twice & it was neither finished nor road-worthy but I managed to wangle a 3-day permit to drive in the Rally at Bathurst. I borrowed Bruce’s rather heavy car trailer. The combined weight was too much for our Ford Falcon sedan so we borrowed our son’s Mercedes 420 SEL. Off we went.

We stopped near Renmark for me to check the load when I saw that the Jaguar sun-roof had gone – bugger! Can not think of any thing to say, Marg was supportive by keeping quiet, thank you.

Moving right alongFirst over-night stop at Balranald using Marg’s nightdress taped over the roof ‘hole’.

Next day just a few km. short of Hay on the famous Hay Plain the LHS rear wheel of the trailer came off – bugger!

Marg telephoned Bruce & Anne who fortunately were still at Hay. Marg found the wheel in the scrub but the hub bolt threads were damaged so I removed the opposite side wheel & crawled along on one axle into Hay where Bruce had already arranged a repair place.

2 The Better Fun Years: Never go anywhere without a trolly jack.

Since Broken Hill, we have taken the little car to the following SS Register Border RunsIn 35 minutes Bruce & I had changed the offending hub & wheel, re-fitted the other side wheel with help from the 2009 Mildura, 2010 Wagga Wagga, 2011 Naracoorte, 2012 owner’s dog, purchased a full spare wheel & set off for West Port Fairy, Wyalong our second over night without further difficulty.

2014 Loxton & 2015 Ballarat plus a trip to Port Lincoln as If you think that was a fun day, keep reading! guests of the local Club which included Ross & Betty Gogler.

On the Saturday morning we had our usual Static Display in The center of Bathurst city & I noticed during the drive into 3 Post-Build Improvements & Modifications: town that the engine temperature was rather high.

I mentioned in Cls 4. above that the restoration build Returning to the motel later the engine nipped up at the included a 1946 Jaguar engine. entrance to the motel & I was able to coast to be inside the At the 2009 Midura Border Run I happened to come across boundary fence. No more motoring for this Border Run, a 1939 SS 1 ½ L engine with engine No. just a few away bugger! Marg was supportive again! from the original, near complete but in very poor condition The Rally Programme included a run around the famous which I bought for $500.

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together to compare road speeds, engine revs etc. I think he is saving his 3 ½ L dhc for the 2016 Tri-State Run.

5 Reflections.

Now that I have the vehicle in a reliable & presentable state, where do I go from here?

With the money spent & a fraction of the time involved, I could have bought a fully restored MG TF 1500 plus my original Triumph TR4 A in concour condition with plenty of $ to spare.

(I have inspected both of the above vehicles recently & they are available) What does that suggest? A financial blunder with an SS Jaguar 1 ½ L sedan as an asset for which there is very little demand & therefore little real value. The new Jaguars hold no special interest for me despite an appreciation of new technology, vehicles & modern life.

I will however continue to support & enjoy the JDCSA with my little 1 ½ L until age takes over.

Happy Jaguar motoring.

Bob Kretschmer

found travelling in the SS Jaguar upsetting.

I tried changing the front springs, rear springs, over-hauling the Luvax-Girling lever-arm shock absorbers, had complete suspension analysis by Pedders, changed the damper oil several times with different grades & fitted new radial-ply tyres, but all to no avail.

Having spent so much money on the SS engine I decided to test domestic financial harmony again by buying a Toyota Celica steel-case gearbox which entailed chassis modifications.

To help me with the various work I bought a hydraulic scissor-lift which folds flat & lives under the car. A new hydraulic engine removal crane also helps.

The trip to Port Lincoln was the last for Marg with the balance problem so I researched shock absorber technology. I was not happy with Pedders special big machine & continued searching until I heard about SupaShock at Magill.

In December 2014 I went to see them. As an engineer I was blown away with the level of engineering technology.

They treat each car as a project & the MD Oscar Florinotto gave me a quote to re-engineer the suspension. I did not have that amount of money readily available but they arranged a special finance package. OK I said provided the car will be ready for the 2015 All-British Day, it was.

Basically they discarded the Luvax lever-arm units & fitted their own specially designed, manufactured & tuned telescopic units.

For the purists please note that not a single bolt hole nor weld had to be applied to the chassis. The system allows for complete reversal should that option ever be considered.

The end result is a much better car which now allows Marg to travel & to sew in acceptable comfort. That seemed fair.

Mr. Florinotto told me he would be happy to come to one of our General Meetings as the Guest Speaker & I passed on that information to the Committee earlier this year.

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I have chalked up over 10,000 miles now. This year we intend participating in Club runs plus preparing for the 2016 Tri-State Border Run to Orange NSW next September.

The recent November Border Run to Ballarat was interesting for me in that Malcolm Adamson drove his son’s Monthly of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia 1946 1 ½ 23 L which alsoThe hasOfficial a Celica gearboxMagazine & we travelled

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