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

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 sue@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

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

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 (MSCA) Barry Kitts

(08) 838 11705

(08) 8391 1759

AllTHE BritishBOTTOM Day Alan Bartram

Cover Story The Victor Harbor British Classic Tour was once again a great success. The rain held off and a good day was had by all. Jaguars were well represented on the day.

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SS & Daimler Malcolm Adamson Phone: (08) 82783002 daimlerss@jdcsa.com.au

Inspectors—Historic Registration

Marque Sports Car Association Club Postal Address

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Winter is here and it has been a bit of a

shock. This is when the heated seats in the convertible are great. As my three years as President come to an end at the AGM in September, I would like to ask people to consider taking an executive or supporting role within the Club. Several members of Executive will be stepping down and vacancies will exist.

The camaraderie and support of members within the club is tremendous. Several instances have come up recently showing how important this is. When we were in Tamworth waiting for the mechanic to find a part (which we suspect the mechanic broke) for my Jaguar he advised at this stage it would take 4 weeks and $1000 to get the part to Tamworth.

Tamworth is a lovely town but we didn’t fancy spending four weeks there, particularly without a car. Roger rang Geoff Mockford at Sovereign Automotive who is a club member and has several Jags. He had the part in stock and even though it was now about 4pm, he was somehow able to get the part couriered to Tamworth overnight where the new part was fitted and we were back on the road by 11 am.

I also heard that during a recent run to view Carl Lindner’s collection a club member noted his brake light was not working. Prognosis was a brake light pressure switch. Jake, Carl’s mechanic, couldn’t find one in his spare parts so he took the part from an E Type they had on their floor. It was fitted on the spot and the member was able to drive home safely.

WILL YOU RISK A FINE AND CANCELLATION OF YOUR HISTORIC REGISTRATION?

No doubt there are plenty of other stories of similar situations where it is so important to be part of a good supportive club where so many others are also passionate about the Marque.

An ideal place to catch up with a lot of those members will be our Annual Jag Day on October 16th. Please consider helping out with organisation of this event as many hands make light work. Contact Julian Lugg if you are able to assist.

Our run to Carl Lindner’s on the 7th of May was well attended. We had approximately 70 people, including 6 members from the Jaguar Drivers Club Hunter Region.

Everyone spent an hour or two admiring many of Carl’s beautiful Jaguars and hearing of the history of many. I would like to thank both Carl and Jake for this opportunity. This was followed by lunch at the Barossa Weintal Hotel.

Although the service was a bit slow, the food was good and plenty of it.

Peter and Roz Holland, Roger and myself have had a catch up with Ian Hissey and his partner the day before the Barossa Run. We discussed both past and future National Rallies. These discussions proved most valuable with plenty of opportunity for discussion on options and change for our National Rally, so if you are interested in being part of the organising committee for our National Rally in 2018 please let me know. Our next National Rally meeting will be Friday 10th June at our place 7pm.

Hope to see you Tuesday 7th June at the General Meeting.

Di Adamson

All members who have vehicles registered under Historic Registration are reminded that a Statutory Declaration Form must be completed and submitted with your membership renewal before 30th June 2016.

If you have an Historically Registered Vehicle then when you renew your membership the following is Inspection requirements for Historic Registrations required: have changed as most will be well aware.

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Completed Membership Renewal Form along It is now the owner’s responsibility to have their with your Membership Fees. Please ensure that historically registered vehicle inspected every all details on this form are completed and three years in addition to the signing of a Statutory updated.

Declaration annually. Evidence that you have 2.

The Vehicles Log Book, showing an entry complied with this requirement will be required that the vehicle has been inspected by a club when your membership is renewed. inspector in the last three years.

The inspector will sign your log book to indicate that you 3.

Original Registration Forms (Not a copy) have complied with this requirement.

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A completed Statutory Declaration Form This is a very simple inspection and can be done at regular listing your Historically Registered Vehicles. club outings by arrangement with one of our authorised inspectors. Each Register has appointed inspectors and a 5.

A self addressed and stamped envelope for list is supplied below for your convenience. return of your log books.

NOTE: Incompete THE BOTTOM LINErenewals will be returned and correct information requested.

Evan Spartalis Geoff Mockford If you do not comply by 30th June your vehicle will Onslow Billinghurst Noel Orford CEASE TO BE REGISTERED and the club is Bob Charman Rob Lofler obliged to notify authorities.

Malcolm Adamson Roger Adamson REMINDER: Ron Palmer Robin Ide Please understand that your log book must be completed and signed every time you drive your Allan Baker Tim White vehicle on a public road. Heavy fines and loss of Richard Shipman Peter Holland your Drivers Historic Registration apply.

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Your Authorised Inspectors

Editors Burble I am a supporter of the principle that cyclists have a right to share our public roads. However I have to ask what brain dead individuals decided it would be a good idea if we allow all bike riders to use our footpaths?

The result is we can now have all kinds of cyclists travelling at whatever speed they wish along our suburban and city footpaths. This practice was previously illegal for good reason—to protect pedestrians from injury but apparently now protecting cyclists from injury is more important.

We have already had some serious accidents of cyclists mowing down elderly pedestrians and refusing to stop to render any assistance. Of course they can escape any form of accountability as there is no identification in the form of a number plate and no form of insurance that comes with vehicle registration.

“They can escape any form of accountability ….”

Now we hear that some smart Liberal politician has come up with another clever idea. Why not extend the current Third Party Injury insurance that comes with vehicle registrations to cover cyclists. Apparently the logic behind this wonderful idea is to provide financial support for injured pedestrians by providing insurance cover and compensation after they get knocked down by a speeding cyclist on a footpath. So the cyclist can still escape any form of accountability or responsibility for his/her actions. Of course guess who pays for the extra premium for Third Party Insurance—you got it! registered vehicle owners.

Now, I am not bashing cyclists here. As I have stated they have a right to be on our roads. But that’s my point, “On our Roads” not on our footpaths.

What do you think? Please write to the Editor and express your opinion.

Philip Prior - Editor

Letters to the Editor Dear 2016 All British Day Participants, The 14th of February is well and truly behind us, and yet we still seem to be enjoying the fine weather. Thankfully the opportunity is still present for us to use and enjoy our British vehicles before winter closes in.

I am writing to you firstly to say thank you to those who supported the day, and also offered assistance to the ABD Committee making it possible for us to staff and run ABD this year.

You may recall last year, Ian Hay sent out an SOS to the clubs asking for help on the day. I am pleased to say that ABD was well supported for the 2016 event, with many helping on the Saturday setting up the event, and to the many marshals that assisted with the traffic flow on the Sunday. We are truly grateful for the help we received.

However there is lot more to All British Day than erecting signs and marking the Ovals on the Saturday and directing traffic on the Sunday.

There have been recent developments in our small committee and after 20 years’ service at least 3 members will be retiring. The success and the size of the event dictates that it is essential that we must replace these retiring members. It is worth noting that some of the processes used in running All British Day you might be able to use them in your club.

The previous and present committees have worked hard to try and stream line the event and make it easy to run, I personally feel All British Day has the reputation of one of the main motoring events in the South Australian calendar.

Many clubs now use All British Day as one of their annual runs and it is rewarding to see the diverse representation of British engineering displayed on the day.

Not everyone is aware that All British Day does involve the community of Echunga, the day allows the various sporting and social groups to raise funds via the sale of food and refreshments on the day.

Hopefully I have given some insight that ABD is more than a one day car show, we do give back to the community and as funds permit we have donated to charities over the years.

In closing, I would like to draw your attention to our A.G.M., as advertised in the programme that will be held on Friday the 13th of May at the Sporting Car Club 51 King William Road Unley, at 8.00 pm.

All British Day is entering its 33rd year. Many people I speak to enjoy the day. All we need is just 3 new committee members as a minimum to allow us to continue. Essentially, if you think the event is worth supporting and would like to be a part of this iconic event, please come on May 13 th.

Should you wish to find out more please do not hesitate to contact me on email jlwsms@bigpond.com or phone 83449102 (after hours).

Jamie Sandford-Morgan—Vice President

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THE steady improvement in fuel efficiency of Australia’s vehicle fleet and the imminent rise of electric vehicles will force governments to switch from fuel tax to road-user charging as a means of paying for new roads and maintenance 4

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Annual Dinner and Presentation Night Saturday July 30, 2016 6.30—7.00pm for pre dinner drinks Glenelg Golf Club James Melrose Drive, Novar Gardens Tickets $60.00 each Marg Thomas (08) 8374-3228 - Daf Charman (08) 8248-4111 Roz Holland (08) 08 82710048

Celebrating 80 Years — Jaguar SS 100 THE BOTTOM LINE How Courteous are SA Motorists?

How many times have you been cut off by a driver, had a car park stolen, or had someone speed up just to block your path? Did you continue driving as normal – albeit a little annoyed – or did you curse under your breath? Perhaps in your pre-caffeinated state in the morning, you wound down the window and yelled something to the offending driver?

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Daimler to Daimler and the Jags in between My entry into the world of Jaguars came about by chance.

In the early 90’s, when I ran my own engraving business, I was returning some trophies to a customer when I noticed a Daimler Sovereign Series 2 at the side of his garage. I told him that I thought it was nice and he replied that it was for sale at a cheap price because it had a problem. He thought it was the head gasket that had gone because it kept blowing out water. I took it out for a drive and it ran really well. It was in great condition and everything worked (even the air-con). As I had been working on engines for many years I took a punt and bought it for the equivalent of $500.

When I got it home I looked it over more thoroughly I found that someone had slammed the bonnet down with something on top of the brass header tank and buckled the lip so the radiator cap did not seal properly. I flattened it out and fitted the cap and the head gasket problem was fixed.

I ran the Sovereign for a couple of years but then fuel prices started their upward spiral so I decided to sell it, and got treble what I paid for it.

In 1996 I was offered a dismantled 1950 Jaguar Mk V for silly money which took me 15 years (on and off) to repair and rebuild, which most of you may have read about in the Classic Marque in 2011/12, under the heading “The Jag

that Jack Built”, which rekindled my interest in Jaguars.

Having had numerous Ford cars which I ran as a company car I decided it was time for a change My next car was a XJ Series 3 with a new M.O.T. (a yearly test you have to pass in the UK). I ran the car for a year until the next test which it failed miserably. It had been botched up with fibreglass and underseal and an under the counter M.O.T. – it went out in style in a banger race at Wimbledon Stadium.

My next Jag, a 3.6 XJ40, was a television star. I bought it from a guy who had a collection of cars that he used to hire out to television companies and was seen in many episodes of “The Bill” a police series in the UK. Despite its reputation it was one of the most reliable cars I have owned in the 4.5 years I had it. The most I had to do was change a few globes, then it got the dreaded tin worm.

Next was a beautiful Kingfisher Blue Series 3 Sovereign and in the 3 years of ownership, the only thing I had to replace was a sagging headlining.

When we decided to Emigrate to Australia in 2006, the shipping agent came to check what we would be taking, other than household things. I pointed to the Mk V and the Series 3 Sovereign. He said that he could get the Mk V in

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Club Torque Minutes of the General Meeting of The Jaguar Drivers’ Club of South Australia held at the Police Club on Tuesday, 3rd May, 2016.

Opening: President, Di Adamson, welcomed everyone and opened the meeting at 7.35 p.m.

Present: Members present as per signatures in sheets at the door.

Apologies Bruce and Ann Fletcher, Reg Wyman, Bob Kretschmer, Phil Prior, Alan Bartram, Rob Smith, Steve Arthur, Noel and Jo Orford, Brian and Sue Walker, Alan Baker, Tony Human, Sue and Doug Harrison, Ray Offey, Bill and Heather Jones, Ron and Rosie Bailey, Rob Loffler New Members: Paul and Julia Harland – E Type Roadster Andrew Moulden – Mk 2 President’s Report Di and Roger returned from the National Rally in Queensland with three other families and gave a report and brief presentation, including photos of post rally tour.

Report on the Victor Harbor Historic Vehicles’ Club British Classic run last Sunday. The greatest number of entrants for the event.

President’s run to Carl Lindner’s home and collection and lunch at the Wiental Motel in the Barossa Valley will be on Saturday, 7th May. Vice President S.A. Jag Day on 16th October at Elder Park. Looking for additional members to help on the committee and looking for members to apply for positions on the Club’s Committee for 2016-2017 in preparation for the for the elections at the Annual General Meeting in September.

Secretary: Will have details and requirements for members to renew log books and memberships on Saturday’s run to Carl Lindner’s home.

Treasurer: Tim pointed out that between 75 and 80% of funds related to members for their benefit.

Membership: All renewals have been sent out. Please complete as soon as possible and return to Daphne. Members with historic registration and Log Books please ensure all documentation is attached, including Stat Dec, log books, any new registration papers, etc.

There are new memberships in the pipeline for May. Regalia: Please place orders with David next month for winter clothing.

Library: Tom advised books and magazines available for members to take home or keep.

Registers: Multiivalve: Next meeting Tuesday, 24th May at the home of Ray and Judy Smithers.

XJ: Grace Borden (opera singer) is considered part of the Register as support is given to her to assist her to study In Italy. Grace is giving her time on Saturday, 14th May. Sunday, 15th May run to David Bignell’s home at Clayton. At this meeting Bob will be available to sign Stat Decs. for members.

XK, 7,8,9: Next meeting on 18th May, EF & GT: Next meeting on 19th May. (see magazine) Compact: Next meeting on 14th June. (see magazine SS: Final preparation for border run with Queensland, NSW, Vic. And S.A. – 16th – 19th September. Next meeting at the home of John Lewis on 26th May. Any Other Business: A reminder to members of the mid year dinner at the Glenelg Golf Club on 30th July. Tickets now available.

The Daimler rally was held in Orange. Six cars went from Adelaide. Great trip and thankfully uneventful. Included a visit to Mawson Museum.

Meeting closed for supper at 9 p.m.

with the household stuff, but the other Jag would have to go in a separate container which would increase the shipping bill a lot. I reluctantly accepted this situation and decided to sell the Sovereign and hoped to buy one in Australia. A big mistake – the most I could get for it was $2000. On arrival in Adelaide I shopped around and eventually found a nice Series XJ6 in Myponga (which belonged to a member of the J.C.C.C.) for $7200, so I ended up paying more for a car than if I had brought the Sovereign with me. I still have the XJ and over the last 9 years has been pretty reliable.

Over the years there has been one model that has always caught my eye – the 420 compact. I have chased a couple but to no avail. Then on my way home from the city (with road closures due to the Clipsal) I went past Evan’s Sports Car Centre, and outside was Bob Kretschmer’s Daimler Sovereign 420. After a chat with Evan and Bob, the said Daimler now resides in my garage, waiting for me to do a bit of restoration before putting it on the road, but for those who know me, the Rheumatoid has taken over in my hands so I think it might take a while, but I will get it done.

Once the Daimler is up and running, it will be goodbye XJ and the Sovereign can keep our Mk V company in the garage.

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Jaguars steal the limelight at Shannon’s Autumn Auction A quartet of Classic Jaguars brought the stand out vehicle results at Shannon’s May 2 Melbourne Autumn Auction where 91 per cent of all vehicles sold under the hammer for a solid $2 million-plus overall result.

While the top individual result of the auction was the $142,000 paid for a beautifully presented, Red, right hand drive Jaguar Series 1, 4.2 E-Type coupe, it was pushed hard for bragging rights by a restored Jaguar 1966 Series 1, 4.2-litre 2+2 Coupe that eventually sold with ‘no reserve’ for $136,000 – almost twice its pre-auction estimate.

Equally outstanding was the $69,000 paid for a circa-1964 Jaguar Mk2, 3.8 Manual Saloon featuring a number of mechanical upgrades and the $64,000 realised by a beautiful British Racing Green 1948 Jaguar Mk IV 3.5 Saloon offered with ‘no reserve’.

Rounding off a great night for Jaguars, a ‘no reserve’ black 1951 Jaguar Mk V Saloon that had travelled just 14,000 miles in the hands of its current owner for the past 16 years brought $28,000.

THE BOTTOM LINE Nine things you should know about the Jaguar F-Pace (Top Gear) Jag's SUV is here. It's very good. Here are nine things you need to know

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Jaguar XJR-15

JAGUAR XJR-15 The Jaguar XJR-15 is a two-seater sports car produced by Jaguar Sport, a subsidiary of Jaguar and Tom Walkinshaw Racing between 1990 and 1992.

Only 53 were made, each selling for US$960,165. Based mechanically on the Le Mans-winning Jaguar XJR-9, the car had an aerodynamic body designed by Tony Southgate and styled by Peter Stevens, who later went on to style the McLaren F1. The car featured in a racing series called the Jaguar Intercontinental Challenge, which supported 3 Formula 1 races (Monaco, Silverstone and Spa) in 1991. The $1m prize was won by Armin Hahne.

Tom Walkinshaw conceived the concept in 1988, following Jaguar's success at Le Mans, enlisting Peter Stevens to develop a road-going version of the XJR-9, originally designated as R-9R. A number of wealthy racing enthusiasts were keen to own such a car and pressed Walkinshaw into manufacturing a 'road going racer'.

Original owners included Derek Warwick, Bob Wollek, Vern Schuppan, Matt Aitken, Andy Evans and the Sultan of Brunei.

In order to adapt the XJR-9 for road use, Stevens made a number of modifications to increase space and improve access. "Taking the race car as a base, we widened the cockpit by 75 mm (3.0 in) and raised the roof by 40 mm (1.6 in) to allow more headroom" he said, when interviewed in 1991.[1] "The scale model was ready by Easter 1989, from there we went to clay...which was finished by October (1989). The first prototype was held up by Le Mans

preparations but it was ready for Tom (Walkinshaw) to drive when he came back from France in July 1990."

TWR explicitly developed the XJR-15 as a road-going racing car, in the mould of the Jaguar C and D types, the Ford GT40 and the Ferrari 250 GTO. As such, the car complied with British construction and use regulations and could be registered by the owner for road-use in the UK, although with such a limited production run, the car was never type approved.

The car's production was announced in a press release on Nov 15, 1990 with an official launch at Silverstone in 1991.

XJR-15 was built by Jaguar Sport in Bloxham Oxfordshire (a subsidiary of TWR)England from 1990 to 1992.

TheXJR-15 was the World’s first fully carbon-fibre road-car.

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THE BOTTOM LINE A stunning Jaguar F-Type coupe has been caught testing at the Nurburgring.

An updated version of the stunning Jaguar F-Type Coupe has been caught testing at the Nurburgring in Germany. It was caught on both road and the track. It is expected

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Register Minutes

SS, Mk 1V & Mk V REGISTER MINUTES OF MEETING: Held at the home of Bob & Marg Kretschmer Wednesday 27th April 2016 The Minutes of 30th March 2016 were accepted as being a true record of the meeting..

PRESENT: , Ross Rasmus, Brenton Hobbs, Malcolm Adamson, Bob Kretschmer.

APOLOGIES: Bruce Fletcher, John Lewis, Jack Richardson, Des Brown, Les Stewart, Bob Lynch, Ross Gogler, Bill Everett, David Adamson.

1. COMBINED STATES BORDER RUN 2016 No. 42 to ORANGE: 16th –19 September.

EntrantsJDCSA SS Register; Malcolm Adamson, Les Stewart, Ross Gogler, Bob Kretschmer, JCCC; John Caskey, Jim Temby, Marshall Scott, Peter Mott Route is via the Sturt & Mid Western Hwys with o/n stops at Mildura & West Wyalong, Returning with o/n stops at Goolgowi & Renmark for short last day run home.

Mildura has a strong Auto Restorers Club & it is hoped to make contact with them.

Day run distances to be advised next meeting.

2. GENERAL BUSINESS: Jack Richardson resumes driving next week after his knee operation.

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. SA Jag Day confirmed to be at Elder Park on Sunday 16 October.

Last year Bob K helped by arranging the Special Vehicles Display but he will not be available next October. There was no new offer for the position.

Bruce Fletcher & Ross Rasmus will also be away.

4. TECHNICAL & PARTS: No business.

5. SS REGISTER MEETING DATES: Last Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm (Alt. north, south, central) 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 8.20 pm.

Thank you Bob & Marg 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 the XJ, Mk 10 & 420G Register Meeting held at Shannon’s, South Rd, Clarence Gardens on 11th May, 2016.

Present Philip Adams, Ben Adler, Steve Arthur & Frances Grilli, Ron & Rosie Bailey, David Bicknell, Robin & Roseanne Bullock, Walter & Beryl Bullock, George Calvert, Bob & Daphne Charman,John & Claire Evans, Fay Leyton, Chris Michael, Gary Monrad & Oggi Stojanovich, Graeme Moore, Ray & Barb Offe, Borys Potiuch, Phil Prior, Ian Rowley, Evan Spartalis, Geoff & Margaret Thomas, Noel & Carmel Trew, Don & Kathy Tyrrell, Merv Tucker, Will Vanderwerf.

THE BOTTOM LINE The Supersonic was created by Ghia designer Giovanni Savonuzzi and originally appeared on a Conrero-tuned Alfa Romeo 1900 entered in the 1953 Mille Miglia. Its ultra-streamlined curves, appearing to have been stretched in aluminum over a chassis, would be copied on a small run of Fiat 8V chassis, an Aston Martin, and no fewer than three Jaguar XK120s.

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Register Minutes Apologies Betty Moore, Sue Prior, Andrew & Simone Tessari, Darryl Leyton, Andrea Spartalis, Pete & Ros Holland, Paul & Janice Moore, Trevor Norley, John Best.

Previous Minutes Approved General Business 15th May, 2016. Day run and Homemade Pizzas to David Bicknell’s home at Clayton Bay. Please bring something for sweets.

June. Day trip to Tenefeate winery. Date is Sunday the 19th of June. $30 head.

July. Port River cruise. Date set Sunday 24th July. $20 head. Includes lunch.

August 19th – 21st. Week end trip to Halls Gap. Numbers looking very poor.

22 - 23 October. Whyalla Motor Show discussed.

Grace Bawden appearing at our June Register meeting.

June the 8th.

Annual Jaguar Club Dinner at the Glenelg Golf Course – Tickets available.

Members discussed looking at club jackets. Will look into it.

XJ Register German Club dinner – maybe look at the larger room to avoid the crush.

Sporting event – Lobethal slot car race way. Date to be set.

Bob to look at new club stickers.

Car Talk Ben Adler Broken Speedo cable.

Phil Adams Under cover in carport.

Steve Arthur Car going well. Knee coming along OK. Ron & Rosie Bailey Car not used much. No problems.

David Bicknell N.T.R. Robin & Roseanne Bullock N.T.R. on car. Took Newcastle members to Maggie Beer’s in the Barossa.

Walter & Beryl Bullock N.T.R. Bob & Daphne Charman N.T.R. George Calvert Replacing bushes on XJ6. Lots of physical work for older people. Looking for 1 piece prop shaft for XJ. Can anyone help? Spray painting next job.

John & Claire Evans Both cars going well.

Fay Leyton N.T.R. Chris Michael All good with the Mark 10 Gary Monrad & Oggi Rebuilt diff. Looking at Air Con. next Graeme Moore Ser 1. Taking motor out and putting in Ser 3 motor.

Ray & Barb Offe. Went to Qld Rally in XJS. 4.5 k.p.l. More family feel without stress of concourse. Lots of people, even from New Zealand. Found stripped sump plug on Ser 1.

Work to do.

Borys Potiuch Used on Saturday. Front brake hoses need looking at..

Phil Prior N.T.R. Ian Rowley XJ6, Put battery on charger.

Evan Spartalis Gearbox in Mk2 going back in.

Geoff & Margaret Thomas Went to Orange for Rally.

Apart from split hose all went well. Great ride. Pity had to stay on speed limits.

Noel & Carmel Trew Went well to the Barossa to Carl Lindner’s car display Merv Tucker Have a soft pedal. New master cylinder on the way.

Don & Kathy Tyrrell All going great.

Will Vanderwerf LH fuel tank keeps filling up. New valve needed.

Next meeting: Wednesday 8th June, 2016, At Shannon’s, 863 South Road, Clarence Gardens at 7.30pm. All welcome.

MINUTES OF XK, 7, 8 AND 9 CLUB Held on 18 May 2016 at home of Peggy and Rod Davis, Craigburn Farm Present: Rob and Vicki Loffler, Rod and Peggy Davis, Onslow and Wendy Billinghurst, Robin and Deidre Ide, Julian and Moira Lugg, Peter and Judy Goodale, Ossie and Rayeena Petrucco.

Apologies: Frank and Julie Vandermeyden, Richard and Carla Smith,

THE BOTTOM LINE "If You Have a Passion for Old Cars, We Are All the Same!" Tokyo is a city in which you shouldn't really be surprised by

anything. There can be hidden gems nestled behind every gate, door, or shutter, so for a photographer or inquisitive car guy it’s the kind of place that it really pays to keep your eyes open at all times. One example is my discovery of ‘Automobile Hiroshima Ltd.’,

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Register Minutes Peter and Ros Holland, John and Lindsay Williams, Graeme and Fiona Schultz.

GENERAL BUSINESS; Rob thanked Rod and Peggy for having the meeting.

1. Jag Day, 16 October 2016 is to be held at Elder Park.

2. XJ register is organizing a Port River Dolphin Cruise on the Port River with lunch on 24 July 2016. All those interested contact Rob. 3. XJ register is organizing a run to the Tenefeate winery, at Tanunda on 19 June 2016. They will be stopping for morning tea and having lunch at the winery. All those interested to contact Rob. 4. The Whyalla Central Football Club is organizing a motor show on 22 and 23 October 2016 and would like some of our cars to be on show. The SS register is going and want to know if anyone is interested in joining them from our register. If so contact Rob. 5. The Jaguar Drivers Club of Canberra have invited all Jaguar owners to attend the Canberra Classic XK Show on 3rd to 6th December 2016. They would like to have every model of Jaguar displayed, especially all types of XKs. Anyone who is interested should contact Rob. 6. Border Run 2016. Peter Goodale has got a program, beginning on Friday 7 October for a meet and greet at the Weintal Resort, where we will be staying. We will provide nibbles and drinks in the "Rally headquarters" - their room. 6.30 pm there will be a BBQ at the motel. Saturday morning breakfast will be in the rooms, and at 10 am we will visit Carl Lindner's car collection. The rest of the day will be free, with suggestions given as to what to visit in the Barossa. 6.30 pm will be dinner at the motel. On Sunday morning we will drive to Menglers Hill Lookout, for a light morning tea, then on to Springton visiting Herbig's tree for lunch at Julian and Moira Lugg's home. We will then drive back through Wiliamstown, stopping at John and Maria Cribb's home for afternoon tea and check out his cars etc. On our way back to Tanunda we will stop at the Lavender Farm. Sunday evening is open at this stage. Estimated cost will be approximately $130 pp and Peter will email all details to Brian Jenkins in Victoria.

7. Coffee and Cars is a get together of all makes of cars on the last Sunday of every month, held in the Woolworth's car park, Blackwood. Everyone is welcome and members may wish to organize a run following this get together. It starts about 8 am and finishes by 11 am.

8. Jaguar Club Annual Dinner, 30 July 2016 at the Glenelg Golf Club. $60 per head and we would like to form a table. Rob will be sending an email regarding this.

9. National Rally 2017 will be in Port Stephens, NSW on 24 - 27 March 2017. Accommodation needs to be booked if members are interested.

10. Nine new members joined the Jaguar Club in May. 11. Next year Rob will not be available as Register Secretary and all members are requested to consider nominating for this position by the July meeting.

12. Renewals and log books are to be done before the end of June. Members are reminded that the log books must be signed by the person driving.

13. Members are encouraged to attend the Jaguar meeting at the Police Club on 7 June as there will be a guest speaker who will talk about the PRIMA Tour 2016, which

incorporates a drive of approximately 335 kms at a cost of $595 and is a great experience. Details are in the Marque magazine.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS; Moira Lugg gave out members updated details.

Rod Davis advised that he knows someone who wants to buy a XJS wiper motor.

Onslow Billinghurst donated a box of Classic and Jaguar magazines.

MEMBERS CARS; Rod Davis: Only taken short trips.

Peter Goodale: Going to put wire wheels on his drop head. He has an assortment of wire wheels which he has assembled and restored.

Robin Ide: Mk 9 has had a good run recently and this weekend will be run to Burra.

Onslow Billinghurst: Hasn't touched the car for a while.

Julian Lugg: Has taken the XK for a few runs. Has now got a hood so they will be able to go out in all weather. Car is running well.

Ossie Petrucco: Took the XK to Tasmania. Had some trouble with a door lock but that is now fixed and the car is running well.

Rob Loffler: Fired up the two XK120s and took them for a short run. Fired up the hydroplane boat which has a Jag motor in it at the Aqua-fest recently and it did 7,000 revs.

NEXT MEETING; 15 June 2016 at home of Rob and Vicki Loffler, 729 Blewitt Springs Road, McLaren Flat, 8.00 pm 20 July 2016 at home of Robin and Deidre Ide, 23 Milton Avenue, Tranmere, 8.00 pm..

MINUTES OF THE MULTIVALVE REGISTER MEETING HELD TUESDAY 24TH MAY 2016 AT THE HOME OF JUDY LANGDON & RAY SMITHERS

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Apologies: Bill Browne & Margaret Piper Browne, Geoff & Valerie Clayton, Reg Wymond,Alf & Joyce Taylor, John & Wendy Stanley, Brian & Sue Walker, Doug Harrison, Gary & Julie Rushton,Tricia Clarke, Bill & Barb Mayman,.

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Register Minutes Daphne Charman, Jim & Arcadia Komaromi, John & Lesley Clarke, Gary Hewitt, James Mann, Peter Clarke, Wayne & Bev. Buttery, Sue Harrison, Des Brown, Tony Human & Gabrielle.

Business: James Mann has suggested a Sunday Breakfast run to Inglewood Inn. Details of the River Run to Mannum September 17-18-19 were given and expressions of interest and bookings taken Roland Donders ( 0407 792 303 or email r_donders@bigpond.com ) Paech Farm Wistow, Booked out until 2017, will follow up.

Club Dinner Saturday July 30th at Glenelg Golf Club.

Tickets $60 each available now. Register tables will be booked.

2016 S.A. Jaguar Display Day is October 16th is at Elder Park.

The 2017 Jaguar National Rally will be at Port Stephens N.S.W. March 24-27th 2017.

Car talk: Des 2014 XFS 20K 6.3L/100 on run to Victor Harbour.

Going very well.

Bob S type, 4.2 V8 Had electrical problems, took to Geoff Mockford found battery to be fault. Big Red 420G going well.

Tony E 2014 XF 2litre turbo petrol 25K very pleased with car & uses a C-tek when not used for a few days. 6.2L/100 Mt. Gambier trip 7.7L/100 Loxton trip.

Ray X type 2.1 petrol 60+ ks covered 5500kms National rally trip, averaged 7.9L/100

Tony H. 2012 XJ 3.0 Diesel 80000K 50K out of first set of tyres. Second set wearing well. 6L/100 on a run 7.4L/100 local. Extremely happy with car Jim 2008 S type 102K. Going well.

Tom 1993 XJ40 201K.. Really pleased with car. 10.5L/100 on run.

James 1988 XJ40 3.6L 217K attended National Rally in Caloundra still a little to sort out.

Gary 2001 S Type 154K Weekend car, air conditioning serviced, computer repaired, nice car.

Wayne 2007 S Type 89K Car attracts a lot of attention . very happy with Sovereign service. Enjoying the Club & members.

Peter 2014 XKR 9K 9.1L/100 Melbourne trip. Impressive acceleration. 2001 XK8 Convertible 119K Tricia’s Car, a couple of small items to attend to.

John C 1997 X300 3.2L 123K Recently went to Victoria (Wangaratta and Bright) very comfortable car.

Sue 1990 XJ40 4L 250+ K. will be replaced Ron 2014 XF 3L petrol S/C 34K covered 5200Km National Rally. Averaged 7.4L/100 Toowoomba to Adelaide.

AOB: It was suggested that some of our future register meetings be included with a Sunday Lunch run.

Next Meeting: Tuesday 26th July 2016 7.30p.m. for 8.00p.m. Start At Doug & Sue Harrisons, 69 Vine Street, Magill.

R.S.V.P. sue@theharrisons.id.au; Phone; 83330057 Ron Palmer

(MAHWAH,

N.J.) - April 5, 2016 - Jaguar is proud to announce that the F-TYPE was awarded the 2016 Vincentric Best Value in America award for the Luxury Sports Car segment. This marks the third year the F-TYPE has received the honor.

The Vincentric Best Value in America awards, now in its 12th year, are model specific honors that determine the best value in each segment. Value is determined using a statistical analysis that incorporates the total cost of ownership of all vehicles for the 2016 model year along with the current market price of those vehicles.

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“One of Every Model” 3-6 December 2016

All Jaguar XK owners are invited to an event to be held in Canberra. The goal of the weekend is “One of Every Model” whereby we are trying to have at least one example of each XK model on display.

XK 120 – Roadster, Drop Head and Fixed Head Coupe (including early aluminium-bodied cars) and SE variants XK 140 – as above XK 150 – as above, plus the S models Plus XK “C-type” and “D-type” (replicas accepted, given rarity) If you know someone with an XK please encourage them to attend - even if their car is under restoration, someone will offer you a ride in their XK! It is intended to be a fun and friendly gettogether.

Sunday 4 December : Display cars at the Terribly British Day event Evening : XK Dinner at University House (Guest speaker on XKs) Monday 5 December : Participate in a XK run to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and a lunch at the nearby Tracking Station Café.

Afternoon : Return to Canberra for the “XK Restoration Session” Tuesday 6 December : You can visit the National Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery, the War Memorial or other attractions and then begin your THE BOTTOM LINE journey home.

Program Registration details available from Saturday 3 December arrive in Canberra and Rob Loffler 0428830416 check in to your accommodation (modestly priced rvloffler1@bigpond.com at University House, Australian National University, with private off-street parking) Evening is Free or join the JDCC for an informal Registrations should be returned by Tuesday dinner to be held with JDCA members as part of 1 November at the latest, earlier the better. the Terribly British Day event.

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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 arrangements can be made.

APPLICATIONS The following applications listed in the April, 2016 Classic Marque magazine have been accepted John William Murray Andrew Moulds

SS & Daimler -

Last Wednesday of each month

1969 Jaguar E-Type 4.2L Coupe

1964 Jaguar MK 2 3.8L 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.

XJ, Mk 10 & 420G -

Second Wednesday of each month

Daphne Charman Membership Secretary.

THE Membership renewals are now due. BOTTOM XK,LINE Mk 7, 8 & 9 Third Wednesday of each month All members who have vehicles registered under Historic Registration are reminded that a Statutory Declaration Form must be completed and submitted with your membership renewal before 30th June 2016.

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Club Calendar Tuesday 7 7.30pm

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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 14 7.30pm

Compact Register Meeting - To be held at Tim and Sue White’s home. 5 Rangeview Rise, Aberfoyle Park. Contact: Tim White M: 0419 809 021

Thursday 16 7.30pm

XK, MK VII, VIII & IX Register Meeting Contact: Rob Loffler M: 0428830416 E: rvloffler1@bigpond.com E Type, F Type & GT Register Meeting Contact: Alan Baker M: 0429 097 729 E: etype@jdcsa.com.au

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XJ Register Run to Tenefeate Winery Contact: Bob Charman P: (08) 8248 4111 E: charman@bigpond.net.au

Tuesday 21 7.00pm

Executive Committee Meeting—VIP Building, Sir Donald Bradman Drive

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Deadline for all copy for Classic Marque Editor: Philip Prior M: 0402670654 E: philipprior@bigpond.com

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Tuesday 5 7.30pm Wednesday 13 7.30pm

SS and Daimler Register Meeting Contact: Malcolm Adamson P: (08) 82783002 E: daimlerss@jdcsa.com.au JDCSA General Meeting—Police Association Building Carrington Street Adelaide.

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

Sunday 17

Malalla MSCA Super Sprints Round 3 JDCSA ROSTERED DAY for Marshalling

Tuesday 19 7.00pm

Executive Committee Meeting—VIP Building, Sir Donald Bradman Drive

Wednesday 20 7.30pm Thursday 21 7.30pm

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Wednesday 8 7.30pm

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JDCSA General Meeting—Police Association Building

XK, MK VII, VIII & IX Register Meeting– Contact: Rob Loffler M: 0428830416 E: rvloffler1@bigpond.com E Type, F Type & GT Register Meeting Contact: Alan Baker M: 0429 097 729 E: etype@jdcsa.com.au

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

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Deadline for all copy for Classic Marque Editor: Philip Prior M: 0402670654 E: philipprior@bigpond.com

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

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www.RiverviewRiseRetreats.com.au

Geoff Mockford—JDCSA Technical Officer

80 King William St Kent Town SA 5067

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

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Jaguar Classifieds 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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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

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.

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Ian Wilkins on 0408838155 or rrlw@bigpond.com

PLEASE NOTE All Classified ads automatically expire after 3 Editions.

To renew your ad for a further 3 months please contact the editor. Philip Prior: philipprior@bigpond.com

FOR SALE 2005 Jaguar S-Type (update with Alloy

bonnet) Luxury.

Jaguar BRG pearl, Chamois leather seats. 4.2 V8 6 speed auto. 29,832 Kms only. Original as new out of the factory.

18” Alloys with Pirelli P Zero. Sat Nav, Climate control A/C, C D, S/S exhaust, Full leather interior, Cruise, Aluminium dash, Power everything, Memory seats & steering wheel, Park assist, Full service history by Jaguar dealers.

Rego # DD452H till 6/4/17 Location – Stirling 5152 $33,990 ONO Allan Finnie Mobile 0438 006 406 (6)

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100 Jaguar E-types to drive coastal tour of Britain

A coastal circumnavigation exclusively for Britain's favourite classic car takes place this September, as Malcolm McKay reports Britain’s favourite sports car will give a boost to the Prostate Cancer UKcharity this September when 100 E-types will take part in a 3,600-mile drive around the coast of Britain.

A car that emphasises the confidence of Britain in the 1960s, a bold and successful attempt to build an affordable racing car for the road, the Jaguar E-type.

The most common cancer in men, causing one death every hour in the UK, can be countered by confidence and awareness: getting diagnosed early recently saved the life of E-type fanatic Philip Porter, who has written numerous books on E-types and owns both the oldest E-type existing – the coupé unveiled to the Press at Geneva in 1961 – and the red roadster that starred in The Italian Job.

Maldon, and Folkestone, arriving back at Goodwood on Thursday, September 29.

Spectator support will be most welcome and you can keep track of the route and civic receptions along the way via www.e-typeclub.com. Above all, charity donations are most welcome via www.justgiving.com.

Jaguar specialist SNG Barratt is generously contributing spares and breakdown support for the whole event and the aim is to raise at least £50,000 for Prostate Cancer UK. I sincerely hope I can find the time between now and September to get my own 1966 E-type 2+2 into a good enough condition to join in. I imported the car from USA last year in scruffy condition after at least 15 years off the road, fulfilling a lifelong desire to own Britain’s finest sports car (albeit in its least sought-after shape!) before prices went totally out of my reach.

Philip was galvanised into action, to raise awareness of prostate cancer and raise money to help beat it. He runs the E-type Club, and conceived the greatest E-type event ever – a relay run all around the coast of Great Britain, about 3,600 miles, this September.

Up to 100 E-types will start from Goodwood immediately after the Revival Meeting, on September 12 and, as some peel off and others join along the way, the spectacular Etype cavalcade will circumnavigate the coasts of England, Wales and Scotland with overnight stops at Lyme Regis, Penzance, Bridgwater, Tenby, Portmeirion, Blackpool, Carlisle, Largs, Kyle of Lochalsh, Kinlochbervie, Inverness, Stonehaven, Berwick upon Tweed, Bridlington, Cromer,

My dream (if I can’t do it all, as Philip and some others have pledged to do) would be to do the Scottish loop but, while some reckon that will be the quietest section of the relay drive, I think it will be one of the most popular, taking in as it does some of Britain’s finest coastal scenery.

Other sections bound to be popular are from Dorset to Land’s End, back up the north side and then all round Wales… But then, Kent and the south coast will be popular too… and East Anglia… and the Lake District… and – well, we’ll have to see, but one thing’s for sure – this is going to be a great celebration of E-types as well as a terrific way to raise money and awareness for Prostate Cancer UK.

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The Good Oil About Changing Oils

lulled the average motorist into a sense of false belief that the car’s engine will somehow survive on its own and that it doesn’t really matter if engine services are overlooked or extended.

It has been left to the aftermarket workshops to educate motorists about lubrication disciplines. Owner manuals stipulate that the engine oil be changed at recommended intervals.

The following is from a typical owner’s manual, which lists ‘severe’ driving conditions. These driving patterns could apply to almost every vehicle, and means that the vehicle must have oil changes more frequently than the standard service – maybe every 7,500 kilometres or six months, whichever occurs first.

What oil does  Separates and lubricates moving parts  Reduces engine wear  Prevents deposits from forming on internal

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engine components

Suspends contaminants until they can be removed at the next oil change Cools engine parts Protects the engine over a wide temperature range Most technological advancements in engines rely on oil pressure and quality

When oil starts to break down, it is increasingly less able to do the hard work of lubricating the engine. The oil’s numerous additives and detergents evaporate, lose potency, or are simply used up. Dirty oil can no longer remove and prevent harmful gunk so impotent oil allows sludge build-up, comprised of unburned and partially burnt fuel, metal fragments from wear and dirt that find their way into the engine.

Deposits of dirt and debris are carried through the oil until they find somewhere to settle, restricting or blocking the surrounding oil flow, which causes increased engine wear.

Thick and gummy deposits are formed and harden once they settle. Once a blockage spot is established, new buildup will settle on top of it instead of allowing the oil to flow around it. Prime targets for deposits include the fuel injectors, piston rings and valves, all of which will interfere with the engine’s operation.

How to keep your car healthy and happy The best insurance a car owner can have against very costly repairs, even early in a new car’s life, is to pay closer attention to service intervals and driving patterns.

Adopt a competent aftermarket auto workshop that will ask about your driving patterns and keep a job card for your vehicle to ensure that an appropriate oil change service is carried out, long before sludge problems occur and therefore saving you a costly early repair or even engine replacement Refer to the manufacturer’s manual to determine what type of oil to use in your car’s engine and take particular notice of all references to the frequency of oil changes under certain driving conditions.

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The new killer of the modern engine is sludge Realty versus the owner’s manual

Engines are being so damaged by sludge that only engine Content of this article cleaning and restoration will save them. The ever-widening supplied of Australia 24 scheduled Thecar Official Monthly DriversCourtesy Club of South gaps between servicing have Magazine unwittinglyof the Jaguar

WARRANTIES

By Roger Frinsdorf

Warranties have grown over the years but

have cars become more reliable.

In 1956 I remember Morris Minors and other British makes, would stop at the front of our house at Croydon and an industrious mechanic would climb out adjust the idle, or tighten a bolt, or adjust a door etc, and drive on. There was a constant procession of cars leaving the inevitable oil spots, which would grace our road, every day as cars were prepared for sale and offered with, what was then a huge 3-month warranty.

In 1959 dad decided to replace our 1938 Oldsmobile, which had previously been a green cab in Sydney for a brand spanking new Holden. Remember cars were very scarce after the war and anything survived if it was still capable of moving.

What a dream was the new FC Holden with a bright maroon flash on the side bench seats in the tiny body and a 2250 cc engine and vacuum windscreen wipers, it was the peak of technology in Australia. It came with a 6-month warranty and drum brakes.

However our family fitted and we soon learnt to survive the cross ply tyres, the windscreen wipers that went fast with the foot off the accelerator But nothing when accelerating in the rain. Big puddles were avoided, as the drum brakes would fail as they got saturated and the practice of driving with the foot firmly applied to the brake drying the brakes out as you kept the accelerator firmly planted was common practice.

The hills were always good for us kids as no safety belts (never heard of them) and we could slide across the vinyl seats as we traversed the corners The next car of significance was an HQ Holden now with radial tyres and a RTS

suspension (radial tuned suspension) and disc brakes. The bench seats were still king but electric windscreen wipers and disc brakes were now available as well as Safety belts which were not liked but becoming mandatory.

We had progressed to a one-year warranty.

Vinyl seats still ruled.

The eighties and nineties passed without significant changes to the warranties but we now had a choice of diesels and turbochargers with some cars offering 3-year warranties and consumer legislation taking more interest in enforcing them.

The 2000s now present major advances in technology with GPS self parking sensors surrounding us to make up for the very poor visibility from the drivers seat and are oriented around ipads and phones rather than driving.

We are now in the era of 5 and 7-year warranties lead by the Koreans who must have superb confidence in their products and the poor old Holden died as it could not understand what it was all about. The demand for vinyl seats and vacuum wipers seems to have declined.

Editors Note Thanks Roger for this story. Of course your lovely XJ6 Series 1 has out grown its warranty many years ago. But being a Jaguar still turns heads and is admired by all.

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The Cat’s Whiskers The woman was applying for a job in a lemon orchard in Country Queensland.

She seemed to be far too qualified for the job; given her arts and education degrees from Melbourne University and her job as a social worker and a teacher at the local TAFE college.

The foreman frowned and said, “I have to ask you this: "Have you had any actual experience in picking lemons?"

"Well, as a matter of fact, I have!"

"I've been divorced three times, owned a Nissan Bluebird, a Leyland P76, supported Collingwood the last 4 years, voted for Tony Abbot and bought shares in Dick Smith."

Saturday morning I got up early, quietly dressed, made my lunch, and slipped quietly into the garage I hooked up the boat up to the van, and proceeded to back out into a torrential downpour.

never get another chance."

"Fred, that airplane ride cost ten dollars, and ten dollars is ten dollars," Ethel replied.

The pilot happened to overhear them and said, "Listen folks, I'll make you a deal. I'll take you both up for a ride.

If you can stay quiet for the entire ride and not say a word, I won't charge you anything. But, if you say one word, then you'll have to pay the ten dollars."

Fred and Ethel agreed, so up they went. The pilot did all kinds of rolls and dives, twists and turns, but not a word was heard. He did all his fancy maneuvers again, but still not a word. When they finally landed, the pilot turned to Fred and said, "Gosh, I did everything I could think of to get you to yell out, and yet you never said a word." "Well," Fred replied, "I was going to say something when Ethel fell out, but ten dollars is ten dollars."

The wind was blowing 50 mph, so I pulled back into the garage, turned on the radio, and discovered that the weather would be bad all day.

I went back into the house, quietly undressed, and slipped back into bed. I cuddled up to my wife's back, now with a different anticipation, and whispered, "The weather out there is terrible."

My loving wife of 5 years replied, "Can you believe my stupid husband is out fishing in that?"

Fred and Ethel: Every year, Fred and Ethel would spend a day at the Air Show. Every year, Fred would say, "Ethel, I'd like to ride in that airplane."

And every year, Ethel would say, "I know, Fred, but that airplane ride cost ten dollars, and ten dollars is ten dollars."

One year, while they were at the show, Fred said, "Ethel, I'm 74 years old. If I don't have a ride in that airplane this year, I may

Anyone know what model Jaguar this is?

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