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May 2015

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

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Club Directory

Management Committee President

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

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

Treasurer

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

Secretary

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

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

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

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

Web Editor

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

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

Club Services

Technical Officer Geoff Mockford (08) 8362 5997 / 0438 768 770

Regalia David Bicknell

0411 066 225

Librarian Tom & Marj Brindle (08) 8387 0051

Log Books Kathy Taylor

0403371364

Inspectors—Historic Registration Geoff Mockford

08 83625997 0438768770 Evan Spartalis 08 83628116 Onslow Billinghurst 08 83251971 Alan Baker 0429097729 Ron Palmer 0418855597 Robin Ide 0428816678 Malcolm Adamson 0418856731 Roger Adamson 0421052518 Bob Charman 08 82484111 0421482007 Tim White 0419809021 Peter Holland 08 82710048 Richard Shipman 0417843808 Noel Orford 08 82772717

Club Representatives Australian Council of Jaguar Clubs (ACJC) Peter Holland

0408 810 884

Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs (FHMC) Bob Lynch

(08) 838 11705

Marque Sports Car Association (MSCA) Barry Kitts

(08) 8391 1759

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

Ron Palmer 0418 855 597

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

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

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

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

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

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

All British Day Alan Bartram

0418 818 950

Cover Story The cover photo was taken at the assembly paddock at Serafino’s Winery at the commencement of the McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic parade . More than 60 Jaguars took part in the parade and activities on the day.

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Club Torque PRESIDENT’S REPORT th

I am pleased to confirm that SA JAG DAY is set for 11 October 2015 at Brighton Secondary School. There are several major Register events on during October along with Bathurst and other sporting events so dates were tricky.

Phil has managed to negotiate to have the Boot Sale move to the back oval and we will be in the same position as last year. Thanks Phil for persevering. NOW we need a committee to co-ordinate the event. Most of the contacts and past procedures have been documented over the last few years which makes this task a lot easier. Please consider putting your hand up to either co-ordinate the group or just be part of the committee. Let me know if you are interested or would like to discuss what would be involved.

After attending our first National Rally in March this year I am looking forward to next year’s rally in Queensland. This will be held at the Oakes Resort, Caloundra on the 15th April to the 18th April 2016 followed by the usual Post Rally Tour. They are promising a great event so consider taking the Jaguar for a good run and join the SA group that will head to Queensland.

For those of you that didn’t venture to McLaren Vale for the Vintage and Classic you missed a great day. The weather was a bit threatening but we managed to stay dry and warm. We had over 50 Jaguars at Penny’s Hill Winery and enjoyed a wonderful gourmet BBQ for lunch.

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Annual Dinner and Presentation Night Saturday July 25, 2015 6.30—7.00pm for pre-dinner drinks Glenelg Golf Club James Melrose Drive, Novar Gardens Tickets $60.00 each from Margaret Thomas – 8374 3228 Daphne Charman – 8248 4111 Ros Holland – 8271 0048

Celebrating 40 Years of the Jaguar XJC

I am very happy to say Ron Palmer is back home recovering following heart surgery. We all wish him well on the long road back to full health.

Hope to see you at the May General Meeting.

Di Adamson

It costs our club approx. $200 per month to post copies of Classic Marque to about 70 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 a computer and can easily access the magazine in colour on-line.

IF YOU CAN ACCESS THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE ON-LINE PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO THE EDITOR AND REQUEST THAT YOUR NAME BE REMOVED FROM THE MAILING LIST. If you need to know how to access the magazine on-line please contact the Editor

Quote for the Month

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Club Torque

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

Contact: Roland or Ellie Donders— Roland: 0407 792 303, Elly: 0407 341 484 4

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Club Torque THE DEADLINE LOOMS FOR YOUR THREE YEARLY INSPECTION JUNE 30 2015—DO IT NOW! list is supplied below for your convenience.

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

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

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

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

Onslow Billinghurst

Noel Orford

Bob Charman

Rob Lofler

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

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

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

Allan Baker

Malcolm Adamson Ron Palmer Robin Ide Roger Adamson Richard Shipman Tim White Peter Holland

Statutory Declaration Required 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 2015.

If you have an Historically Registered Vehicle then when you renew your membership the following is required: 1.

Completed Membership Renewal form along with your Membership Fees. Please ensure that all details on this form are completed and updated.

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The Vehicles Log Book, showing an entry that the vehicle has been inspected by a club inspector in the last three years.

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Original Registration Forms (Not a copy) 4.

A completed Statutory Declaration Form listing your Historically Registered Vehicles.

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A self addressed and stamped envelope for return of your log books.

NOTE: If the Secretary receives Incomplete Membership Renewal forms or any of the above is not enclosed and 5

complete, your forms will be returned for compliance.

If you do not comply by 30th June your vehicle will NOT be registered.

Statutory Declaration Forms can be obtained as follows: 1. On the Club Web Site  Go to www.jdcsa.com.au  Enter the Username and Password  From the Menu Bar click ‘Historic Registration’  Click on ‘DOWNLOAD STAT DEC HERE’  When a window opens select ‘Open With’ and OK.  When the Statutory Declaration Form appears select the PRINT button.

2. From Your Register Secretary Register Secretaries will have spare copies.

3. Find a copy at the back of this magazine If in any doubt about this process speak to your Register Secretary or the Club Secretary.

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Jaguar News All-New Jaguar XF Makes Global Motor Show Debut in New York The all-new Jaguar XF today made its global motor show debut in New York. Formed around Jaguar's aluminiumintensive architecture, the all-new XF will bring an unrivalled blend of design, luxury, technology, dynamic capability and efficiency to the business car segment.

Ian Callum,Director of Design, Jaguar, said: "I believe the all -new XF is the best looking car in its class. Elegant, handsome and with proportions that imbue a great sense of integrity - the all-new XF is true to the great tradition of sporting Jaguar saloons while being completely of its time."

The all-new XF's dynamic, coupé-like design combines the outstanding proportions, elegant surfaces and perfect lines which define all Jaguar cars, with a longer wheelbase, more interior space and exceptionally low aerodynamic drag.

The all-new XF range will consist of: XF Pure/ SE, XF Prestige, XF R-Sport, XF Portfolio, XF S. The powertrain range will consist of: 163PS and 180PS 2.0litre diesel manual and automatic; RWD, 240PS 2.0-litre petrol automatic; RWD, 300PS 3.0-litre diesel automatic; RWD and AWD, 340PS and 380PS 3.0-litre petrol automatic.

Manufactured at Jaguar Land Rover's Castle Bromwich Plant, the all-new XF joins the Jaguar saloon car range between the XE and XJ model lines.

"From an engineering perspective, our targets with the allnew XF were bound by one holistic goal - it had to do everything better, and it does.

"It offers even better dynamics, even greater refinement for the comfort of its occupants, it delivers an all-new infotainment system, and it utilises every last mm of packaging to maximise interior space, while exploiting all the weight-saving optimisation offered by our new aluminiumintensive architecture. As a driver you will notice these benefits from the moment you sit behind the wheel, and as a passenger Ian Hoban, Vehicle Line Director, Jaguar XF

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UK Suppliers Share In Jaguar Land Rover’s Success as Company Celebrates its Two Iconic Brands Joining Forces at Solihull Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull Manufacturing Plant today marked another significant milestone in its 70 year history as it welcomed the Jaguar brand to the site for the first time.

The West Midlands based plant marked the beginning of production of the all-new Jaguar XE with the official opening of its state-of-the-art £500m 'factory within a factory'.

The Jaguar XE, which represents the culmination of more than £2bn of product, infrastructure and technology investment, has been heralded as vitally important for the British automotive supply chain thanks to an additional £4bn worth of contracts committed to 55 UK based suppliers. Together these suppliers, which cover the length and breadth of the country, have provided 55% of the components to this allnew model in the Jaguar line-up.

Jaguar Land Rover Purchasing Director, Ian Harnett, said of the impact of Jaguar's latest model: "Jaguar Land Rover is one of the UK's success stories, not simply because it has seen an upsurge in demand thanks to sustained investment, but because it has been able to support a burgeoning, high-tech, highly skilled supply base here in the UK. With each successive new or upgraded model, we are seeing the positive impact felt amongst the entire automotive sector which is great news for everyone committed to ensuring the UK remains truly competitive on a global stage."

The arrival of the XE at the Solihull manufacturing plant is significant for both the Jaguar and Land Rover brands. Renowned for producing some of the world's most iconic saloon cars in history, the advent of XE production at Solihull marks a key milestone for Jaguar, in this, its 80th year. For Land Rover, welcoming the Jaguar brand to its home is the latest in a string of significant developments which have seen the site undergo a spectacular transformation in just five years. In this short time, Solihull production has almost trebled and the workforce has doubled.

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Jaguar News

Jaguar Land Rover Is Honoured With 2015 ‘Sustainable Development’ Queen’s Award Jaguar Land Rover has received a 2015 Queen's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, for reducing the environmental impact of its products and its operations.

This is the 14th Queen's Award that Jaguar and Land Rover have received since 1967 - the second year of the scheme.

It follows a 2014 award for International Trade, in recognition of Jaguar Land Rover's outstanding overseas sales growth.

Whole lifecycle' approach The company's 8,000 designers and engineers take a 'whole lifecycle' approach to vehicle development, aiming to reduce impact on the environment right through from raw materials to eventual vehicle disposal. These measures have already helped significantly reduce CO2 emissions, with the company's EU fleet average on track to be 25% lower in 2015 than in 2007.

Aluminium-intensive and advanced technologies The all-new Jaguar XE mid-sized sports saloon demonstrates Jaguar Land Rover's uses of advanced technologies to create a vehicle that leads its sector. The XE can achieve fuel economy figures of 75mpg and CO 2 emissions down to 99g/km.

Doubling the workforce and increasing skills Jaguar Land Rover's approach also contributes to social, economic and leadership dimensions of sustainable development. The company is helping address the UK skills gap, with a training and skills programme aimed at young people at school (STEM initiatives), recruitment of over 2,000 apprentices and graduate engineers in the last five years, and investment in on-going training to develop engineering skills among its workforce.

"We have doubled our workforce in five years, developed a culture of continually increasing their skills and we are helping to inspire the next generation of engineers," said Dr Speth The company also has a sector-leading global Corporate Social Responsibility programme to deliver opportunities for 12 million people worldwide by 2020. In the first year of the activation (2013/14), 1.5 million people benefitted from education and clean water opportunities through NGOs such as the Red Cross and Climate Care.

Geoff Mockford—JDCSA Technical Officer

80 King William St Kent Town SA 5067 7

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

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Members Pride The BIG CATS cast their spell again!

Growing up in country Victoria most of the cars in use in the 40’s and 50’s were the usual mundane vehicles till Mr Blutcher, a family friend, bought a new black MkVII, it was the first jaguar in town. We kids could look but DON’T TOUCH! A year or two later his son arrived back from University driving a MKV which was my first ride in a jaguar as James was a little bit more lenient with the interior of his car. Fell in love with the blue lights shining down on the dashboard – had to have one....

When I was ready to buy a car I found a MKV in the local Holden Dealers yard but dad wouldn’t let me buy it because of the size of the exhaust pipe “must use lots of petrol if it

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has a pipe that size” so ended up with an Austin A40 with a 1 inch exhaust pipe.

After marriage and children I got transferred to SA in the late 60’s where we met our neighbour Murray Lindner who later bought a MKIV in pieces which we started to restore.

Having difficulty recognising the pieces I suggested I buy a ‘going’ car that we could copy. We ended up restoring both cars and finishing at the same time. We heard of the JDC starting and were at the first meeting becoming member’s number 5 and 6.

After attending a few meetings we contacted like minded SS and MKIV owners and it was decided to start the SS Register which led to contacting the Victorian Register and the start of the Border Runs, the first one being to Swan Hill and these have continued to this day with many happy memories and friends.

Other Jaguars I have owned include a MKIX, XJ6 Coupe, a 1½ L MKIV that nearly killed me as I hotwired it to start it, with no exhaust, no floorboards, sitting on a box to back it out, suddenly realized there was no interior door or

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Members Pride window handles and heaps of exhaust coming into the car, in a state of panic didn’t realise I could stall the thing and stop it. When I came to my senses and stalled it, I still had to get out – try dropping through the floor and coming out under the chassis rails! Just as well I wasn’t as big as I am now....

The best Jaguar trip we have had was in our blue MKIV towing a camper trailer to WA with 9 other assorted Jags for their Concour – MANY funny stories on that trip. After the first night of camping it was decided that a well known MKIX owner had to camp away from the rest of us because of their snoring! Another couple known for their entertaining attire had decided to introduce to one of our campsites, Easter Bunny, unfortunately the Easter Bunny and his dressers had partaken of too much Easter cheer and had trouble fitting his fluffy tail the noise coming from the tent sounded like he was having his way with them. Too many tales to tell.......

It’s funny how life changes by a chance meeting, when Murray came down with the photos of loads of jag bits all excited about “look what I’ve bought” and took us from VW’s, Rovers etc., to lots of friends and good times in the JDCSA and a shed now containing the MKIV (which we have owned for over 40yrs); XJS Convertible; 3.8 S Type; XJ8 4.2; 2 Classic Mustangs; Lotus Europa and Ann’s Pajero to keep me entertained in my retirement – have to stop as the MKIV needs attention.

Bruce Fletcher

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

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

Duty Register is required to arrive at 7pm and ensure the room is ready for 7.30pm Each Register is responsible for the supply of milk and a light supper. If a register is unable to provide supper, please contact the President or Secretary so other arrangements can be made.

Register Meetings are held as follows: Mk 1,2 & 420 & S Type (Compact) -

Second Tuesday of every even calendar month

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

Multivalve (Modern) -

Fourth Tuesday of each odd calendar month.

APPLICATIONS The following applications for membership have been lodged with the Membership Secretary and are listed in accordance with clause 6 (B-C) of the Constitution.

If there are no objections, membership will be ratified one month from this May, 2015 magazine:

David & Angela Rogers 1966 Jaguar S-Type 3.8L Sedan Imre & Maja Csaky 1962 Jaguar Mk ll 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.

SS & Daimler -

Last Wednesday of each month

XJ, Mk 10 & 420G -

Second Wednesday of each month

XK, Mk 7, 8 & 9 -

Third Wednesday of each month Daphne Charman Membership Secretary.

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ALL REGISTER CLUB RUN Welcoming all members from all registers to participate.

Sunday 12th September 2015

The Magpie & Stump Hotel in historic Mintaro.

Final details of costs per head (very economical) will be advertised soon.

Please call me so numbers of possible participants can be gauged for catering. Other activities are envisaged depending on the weather on the day. Departure meeting point/s and times will be advertised in future Classic Marques.

Contact Ray Offe on 83894436 or 0476456323 for more details or registration of interest.

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Register Minutes Compact Register Minutes nd 22 February 2015 Bill and Margaret’s home, Hindmarsh Island Attendees: Cheryl & Ian, Marj & Tom, Jo & Noel, Ros & Peter, Margaret & Geoff , Margaret & Bill, Heather & Bill, Margaret & Dave, Anik & Richard, Fred, Wendy & John, Carol & David, Sue & Tim Apologies: Judy & Doug , Glenda & Mark, Sue & Phil, Milly & Andrew, Jan & Bruce Events Coming Up:

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SA Jag Day – TBA at Brighton High School

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JDCSA Dinner – 25/7/2015 at Glenelg Golf Club – Bookings essential

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McLaren Classic – 19/4/2015:

Event Reports: NIL General Business

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Welcome to Wendy & John who only live two streets away. John did have a Mk2 in Melbourne

Minutes of the E-Type F-Type and Grand Tourer Register Meeting Held at Rick & Louise’s Lovely Home 7.30pm on 26th March 2015 Present: Alan Baker, Rick Luff, Louise Pitt, Gary Dunn, Roger & Di Adamson, Peter and Rob Beaumont, Chris Lake, Dan Jeffries, Peter Leaf-Milham, Alan Bartram, Richard Shipman, Peter Oliphant, Bruce Rick and Louise opened their wonderful property and welcomed the register. Rick has invested in an Argo Formula 2 Racing car that we had the privilege of being at its unveiling.

The Argo is a recent acquisition for Rick replacing the V12 XJS tribute car and has a very long pedigree of racing wins.

Rick will use this year to acclimatise himself with the car and the track at Mallala before entering the competitive class.

He would be delighted if we can rally some good support for him when he is sorting the car out at Mallala .

Picture below shows Louise and Di unveiling the Argo and Rick provided a rundown of the car and its almost limitless ability to be set up.

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A big thank you to Margaret & Bill for hosting the meeting again in this idyllic location which again had to be inside due to the heat

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A thank you to Anik & Richard for supplying their home grown beef patties./rissoles (depending where you come from) which were extremely delicious

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A general discussion was held on the frequency and location of meetings. It was agreed that the suggested calendar issued to everyone by Tim be accepted for 2015, being a good compromise

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The petition for the retention of the Cobdogla steam pump was briefly discussed with invitation to sign Bill presented a particularly lateral gift he had received for his 70th from the Bent Tubes. It was a scale model of a Mark 2, completely stripped and all parts put into envelopes (many). Even the shell of the car had been rubbed down to metal and paint supplied. All this was presented in a metal case complete with brushes and of course no instructions.

A very clever present which Bill advised he will leave in its current form.

Members Cars No particular cars discussed other than to congratulate Jo & Noel on their recent purchase of an XKR Coupe Next Meetings: Tuesday 14th April at 7.30pm at Sue & Tim’s @ 5 Rangeview Rise, Aberfoyle Park –ph. 0419809021 Sunday 7th June 2015 at Anik & Richards @ 29A Leonard Rd, Hahndorf - ph. 8188 1061 Tuesday 11th August at Cheryl & Ian’s @ 33 Sturt Ave, Hawthorndene - ph. 8278 3327 Sunday 11th October (subject to SA Jag Day) @ Margaret & Dave’s in Clayton Sunday 13th December TBA Tim White 12

We also celebrated Alan Bartam’s Big Birthday from last Wednesday - Congratulations, 28 and some months!!

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Business: A reminder to register for the Mclaren Vale Classic and Vintage, 19th April. Normally a great event with a variety of cars on display. Lunch for the JDCSA will be at Penny’s Hill winery and promises to be very high quality.

Mallala Event where Rick will put his car through its paces is planned for 11th April, All welcome 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 16th April .

Further details will be Emailed out shortly.

Minutes of the XK, Mk7, 8, 9 Register Held at Police Club 7th April 2015 at 7.00 pm

Future Events XJC Muster at Echuca, 18 October 2015.

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

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

Some suggestions previously for runs were - St Kilda Playground and wetlands, Springton, Glacier Rock, Various places in the hills, Second Valley, Sanderston etc. It was thought to be a good idea if we alternated a run one month and then a meeting the next.

Wendy has followed up on Glenroy Homestead 405 Glen Roy Road Sanderston.

They offer a set menu for lunch comprising; main, dessert, tea & coffee - soft drinks are available for sale.

The minimum number for catering of any group is 20 and the maximum number is 45 for a seated inside meal.

In the past car clubs have selected the Roasts and Salads main with dessert - this menu gives most variety.

Roasts: Beef, Pork & Chicken Salads: Classic Potato, Roast Pumpkin & Feta, Asian Noodle and Tossed - with locally baked bread.

Dessert: Scones with Jam & Cream or Individual Raspberry Cheesecake or Eaton Mess (variation on a Pavlova) choose one.

Tea & Coffee; The cost for this menu is $25.00 per person Money needs to be collected prior to the lunch with a cash payment on the day.

We need to confirm the booking for a Sunday – proposed June 14th instead of a register meeting in June?

They will need final numbers by the Wednesday before the visit.

Julian to send out email to assess numbers for the proposed date.

1st August - Members were reminded about the run to Beetaloo with John and Lindsay Williams. Accommodation is available at Laura. Information has been circulated.

Robin Ide volunteered to take general club minutes.

Thanks to Moira & Sue for organising supper for the general meeting.

Future Meetings Wednesday 20th May 2015 8 pm. Alan Baker's shed, 58 Repton St, Somerton Park. Alan will show us the D type build.

Sunday 14th June 2015 – proposed run to Glenroy Homestead (instead of the meeting at Billinghurst’s).

Wednesday 15 July 2015 8 pm. Home of Doug and Sue Harrison The meeting ended at 7.15 pm.

Preseent; Julian and Moira Lugg, Robin Ide, Richard & Carla Smith, Rob Smith, Sue Harrison Apologies; Rob and Vicki Loffler, Peter and Judy Goodale, Deidre Ide, Peter and Ros Holland, Russell and Jenny Clarke, Jacques and Sally Metzer, Doug Harrison, Rod & Peggy Davis, Onslow and Wendy Billinghurst.

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

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JDCSA SS, Mk. 1V & Mk.V Register Meeting MINUTES OF MEETING Held at the home of Bob & Rosemary Hill-Ling Wednesday 25th March 2015.

The Minutes of 4th March 2015 were accepted as being a true record of the meeting.

PRESENT: Bruce Fletcher, Des Brown, Bob Kretschmer, Malcolm Adamson, Brenton Hobbs, Bob Lynch, Ross Rasmus, Les Stewart (Mk1V & Mk2) APOLOGIES: Bob Hill-Ling, Don Evans, Ross Gogler, Jack Richardson, David Adamson, John Lewis, Bill Everett.

Note: How come Bob Hill-Ling could be an apology when we are at his house for the meeting?

‘Easy, just call on family to act as proxy hosts’ said Bob before he went inter-state.

Thank you.

As he was away, the meeting began with a raffle to see who was going to take one of Bob’s cars for a quick burn!

President Bruce drew the winning ticket enabling him to take the Bentley, ‘quite nice to drive’said Bruce.

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

Nik has prepared a preliminary programme but is being held up at the moment completing a 16 page application to the local Council for the Saturday car display. ( for Loxton all I had to do was lodge the Club PL policy with the Council & advise the Police.)

He expects to issue the Programme & Registration Form by late April.

The SA group will decide later if we wish to have an overnight stop & the route to be taken rather than use the Dukes & Western Highways.

Eg: Tailem Bend, Kingston, Naracoorte, Hamilton, Dunkeld, Ballarat, o/n at Naracoorte or Hamilton Alt: ” “ Robe, Penola, “ “ “ “ “ Robe “ Penola 2. JAG DAY: 40 year Celebration Parade 1. Bob Kretschmer still seeks copy of the outstanding Vehicle Detail Sheets as read out for the Parade Missing: Carl L, David A, Malcolm A. Malcolm to check with the Event Committee.

It would also be valuable for Register Records to get a potted history of Brenton Hobbs 1½ L car.

3. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1.

Eric O’Paskey’s Mk 1V 3.5L has been sold to Qld. Peter Shurven is handling disposal of a substantial collection of Jaguar parts on behalf of the Estate. Bob K to chase Peter to get a detailed list of the parts concerned.

4. JDCSA: Per Malcolm Adamson.

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

Bruce volunteered to prepare a feature for May, Bob K offered to cover October 2. Confirmed that SA is to host the 2018 National Rally. No 14

Concours & no Sport.

Qld will host 2016 3. The Executive is considering 2 dates & 2 venues for 2015 Jag Day. Bob K has offered to be the SS Register delegate.

4. Photographs are sought for the 2016 calendar. (what about the SS Airline as work in progress?)

5. There is to be an open Club Run to see Carl Linder’s collection of vehicles, esp. Jaguars, at Tanunda during April or May, watch the CM. 6. Register Secretaries must advise Events Officer Bill Brown re any proposed event(s).

5. TECHNNICAL & PARTS: 1. Des Brown advised that the over-heating problem in his Mk1Vdhc has been solved by radiator cleaning & adjusting the ignition timing.

2. Des advised that the RHS windscreen wiper blade does not cover the full arc. Bruce said that feature is normally caused by wear in the cross linkage end holes under the dash board. Repair requires removal of the complete dash assembly.

3. Les Stewart requires replacement wiper blade spindle rubber grommets. Bob Lynch said to use Holden FJ pieces available from Rare Spares.

4. Les has some Mk1V parts for sale & will prepare a list for next meeting. Bob K said he also had parts available & will also make a list.

5. Malcolm has had satisfactory mechanical work done by AK Automotive of Edwardstown.

6. SS REGISTER MEETING DATES: Last Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm April 29th Bruce Fletcher Assemble by 6.45pm at the Gawler Arms Hotel for a pre-meeting meal.

May 27th John Lewis, Ross Rasmus will host if John is not able.

June 24th Bob Lynch Meeting closed at 8.30 pm Supper: Thank you Marjorie & Ramona on behalf of Rosemary & Bob. Minute Distribution: Email; Bruce Fletcher, Phil Prior, Ross Rasmus, John Lewis, Ross Gogler, Malcolm Adamson, Brenton Hobbs, Jack Richardson, Des Brown, Bob Hill-Ling, Bob Lynch, Bob Kretschmer, David Adamson, Les Stewart.

Post: Don Evans R.J. Kretschmer—SS Register Secretary

COMPACT REGISTER MINUTES 14 April 2015 at Tim and Sue White’s home th

Attendees: Marj & Tom, Jo & Noel, Ros & Peter, Margaret & Geoff , Bill B, Fred, Judy & Doug , Sue & Phil , Les, Malcolm Dave R, Colin, Sue & Tim Apologies:, Glenda & Mark, Milly & Andrew, Heather & Bill, Margaret P, Dave B, Carol & David, Margaret H, Welcome to new member Dave Rogers who has a 1967 S Type 3.8 Auto Events Coming Up: SA Jag Day – 11th October 2015

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JDCSA Dinner – 25/7/2015 at Glenelg Golf Club McLaren Classic – 19/4/2015: Meet at 8.30am – Top of Taps Cornish Festival – May 2015 Celebration of Historic Vehicles - Carrick Hill 26/4 MV Run to Mannum – 24/5 Victor Harbor Classic – 3/5 Solitaire Visit – 26/5 XJ Run to Mintaro – August 2015 MV Run to Clare – October Weekend XJC 40th Celebration – 18/10/2015 in Echuca Joccers Run – Possibly November Mallala Historic Racing – 25/26 April Event Reports: The JNR in Tasmania was enjoyed by all, particularly the Launceston Country Club and the Post Rally Tour.

General Business The petition for the retention of the Cobdogla steam pump was briefly discussed with invitation to sign. It seems that some 6,000 signatures have been obtained Calendar photos are required. Please send to Di Adamson Di has been chosen as the JNR Director in 2018 The club needs to provide marshals for the Super Sprints at Mallala in July.

Noel agreed to do a Members Pride story for Sept. CM Members indicated their attendance at McLaren Vale BBQ and Tim to send to Di Compact members to provide General Meeting Supper - 7th July 2015 The register will need to change its meeting on Sunday 11th October (Clayton with Margaret & Dave) to another date due to Jag Day Bill J GT40 getting closer to completion Members Cars Malcolm A – S Type power steering not working as well as he would like.

David R – S Type runs well. Good interior. Purchased from QLD. Little bit of Rust. Map tray missing and requires new indicator switch Noel O – Daimler 250 - NTR Bill B – Mk 2 - Had new fluid brake line made up by Pirtek Doug T – S Type - NTR Tom B – Mk2 - Horn operating on automatic when cornering Fred B – SP 250 - NTR Colin H – S Type - Repainted doors and mudguards.

Les B - 1961 3.4 Mk2 – Looking to repaint. Wants it to look ok from 50’ as opposed to night viewing only! Any recommendations from Members?

Phil P – S Type – Difficulty finding the right rings Tim W - NTR Next Meetings: Sunday 7th June 2015 at Anik & Richards @ 29A Leonard Rd, Hahndorf - ph. 8188 1061 Tuesday 11th August at Cheryl & Ian’s @ 33 Sturt Ave, Hawthorndene - ph. 8278 3327 TBA(October) @ Margaret & Dave’s in Clayton Sunday 13th December TBA 15

Minutes of the XJ, Mk 10 & 420G Register Meeting held at Shannon’s, South Rd, Clarence Gardens on 8th April, 2015.

Present Ben Adler, Steve Arthur, Steve Attard, Ron & Rosie Bailey, Walter & Beryl Bullock,, David Bicknell, George Calvert, Bob & Daphne Charman, Ivan Cook, John & Claire Evans, Fay Leyton, Graeme & Betty Moore, Borys Potiuch, Phil Prior, Louis Marafiotti, Ray & Barb Offe, Ian Rowley, Evan & Andrea Spartalis, Merv Tucker, Don Tyrrell.

Apologies Sue Prior, Kathy Tyrrell, Jenny Rowley, Robin & Roseanne Bullock, Darryl Leyton, Warren Bullock.

Previous Minutes Approved General Business Victor Harbour Classic McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic.

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

Grace to be asked to perform at out July Meeting.

Port Princess Dolphin Tour. Put off until May 17th.

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

Register run – Looking at Peterborough.

Mallala – club needs marshalls.

Car Talk Ben Adler Temp gauge not working. Advice from Evan Steve Arthur N.T.R. Steve Attard Week end at the River. Car broke down when we got home.

Ron & Rosie Bailey N.T.R. David Bicknell Marg’s Birthday. Gertrude still sitting.

X300 mobile again. Flat battery. No reason but all OK now.

Walter & Beryl Bullock N.T.R. George Calvert 420G on the move again. Rotor arm missing on points. Found some old ones in the shed. Needs to run more to stop decay.

Bob & Daff Charman N.T.R. Ivan Cook N.T.R. John & Claire Evans All good.

Fay Leyton N.T.R. Louis Marafiotti Driver’s side electric window not working.

Graeme & Betty Moore N.T.R. Ray & Barb Offe Ser. 1 going beautifully. Can’t get windscreen rubbers. XJS new brake upgrades and doing pedal conversion.

Borys Potiuch Took car to Melbourne. Went well. Got 11.3l per 100k.

Phil Prior Report on Nat. Rally. 3000k in Daimler – went well.

Ian Rowley Still working on list of jobs.

Evan Spartalis N.T.R. Merv Tucker N.T.R. Don Tyrrell X300 a gem at present. Mk10’s all well. Took one to Middleton.

Meeting closed at 8.35pm.

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Club Calendar May

British Classic Tour

Sunday May 3 Victor Harbor British Classic Tour (See opposite.)

Tuesday May 5, 7:45pm.

Monthly General Meeting JDCSA -

Police Association Building - 27 Carrington St Adelaide.

Wednesday May 6, 7:30 pm Monthly Meeting XK, Mk 7, 8 & 9 Register Contact: Rob Loffler 0428830416

http://britishclassicstour.com.au/

Tuesday May 19. 7.00pm.

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

Thursday May 21 E Type, F Type, Grand Tourer Register Meeting Contact Alan Baker

SUNDAY MAY 3rd 2014 Hosted by Historic Motor Vehicles Club, Victor Harbor Now a tradition in South Australia’s Classic Events

Sunday May 24

• British style motoring in the beautiful Fleurieu

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

• More display parking • More activities in Victor Harbor City Centre

Tuesday May 26, 7.00pm

• Motor vehicle club displays

Multivalve Register Meeting Solitaire Automotive.

Contact Ron Palmer

Wednesday May 27, 7.30pm.

SS and Daimler Register Meeting at John Lrwis’s

• Plus entertainment of the British Classic

Wednesday June 24, 7.30pm.

home. Contact Malcolm Adamson

SS and Daimler Register Meeting

June

Contact Malcolm Adamson

Tuesday June 2, 7:45pm.

Monthly General Meeting JDCSA -

Police Association Building - 27 Carrington St Adelaide.

Guest Speaker: Fred Butcher, speaks about his submariner experiences

July Tuesday July 7, 7:45pm.

Monthly General Meeting JDCSA -

Police Association Building - 27 Carrington St Adelaide.

Wednesday July 8, 7:30 pm

Sunday June 7 Compact Register Meeting at Hahndorf

Monthly Meeting XJ Register at Shannon’s Rooms

Contact Tim White 0419 809 021

South Road, Clarence Gardens.

Contact Bob Charman 82484111 Mob: 0421482007

Wednesday June 10, 7:30 pm

Wednesday July 15, 8,00 pm

Monthly Meeting XJ Register at Shannon’s Rooms

Monthly Meeting XK, Mk 7, 8 & 9 Register

South Road, Clarence Gardens.

Contact Bob Charman 82484111 Mob: 0421482007

Tuesday June 16. 7.00pm.

Executive Committee Meeting VIP Building Cnr.

Contact: Rob Loffler 0428830416

Thursday July 16 E Type, F Type, Grand Tourer Register Meeting

Marion Rd and Sir Donald Bradman Drive.

Contact Alan Baker

Wednesday June 17, 8,00 pm

Tuesday July 21. 7.00pm.

Monthly Meeting XK, Mk 7, 8 & 9 Register

Executive Committee Meeting VIP Building Cnr.

Contact: Rob Loffler 0428830416

Thursday June 18 E Type, F Type, Grand Tourer Register Meeting Contact Alan Baker 16

Marion Rd and Sir Donald Bradman Drive

Annual Dinner and Presentation Night Saturday July 25 (See details page 3)

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

An upgraded 3.2L V8 Motor ABS water pump impellar–Replaced with bronz impellar ABS timing chain tensioners –replaced with metal ones GOLD AWARD JCCV CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE SILVER AWARD JAGUAR NATIONAL CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE Insured for $24,000 with SHANNONS

Price: $17,000 Call: JOHN 0418 381 717

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

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

"Daimler Service Manual, Spare Part Manual and Repair Operation Manual"

Contact

Anita Whiting 0870704556

0414 278 112

FOR SALE XJ Jaguar Series 2. Sprinter 1974 Vehicle in Excellent condition for racing. Nothing to spend. ( Over $40k spent on car) Manual gearbox, 5 speed getrag.

Complete with 3 sets of wheels and tyres.

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

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

WANTED—WANTED—WANTED Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 In either good original condition for part restoration. Or in already restored condition.

Will also consider: Jaguar XJC Coupe In as above condition.

Not interested in any rust buckets or concourse vehicles.

Contact Tony 0419 812 267

PLEASE NOTE All Classified ads in Classic Marque automatically expire after 3 Editions. To renew your ad for a further 3 months please contact the editor. If your car sells or you wish to withdraw your ad please notify the editor by email.

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FOR SALE Jaguar XJ6, Series 1, 1971 A very tidy car as seen by the photos for a very reasonable price. $4,900 ono Contact Brian Brown

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

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

For more info contact: SERG: 0414250139 FOR SALE Jaguar Heritage XJ8 Year 2000, 3.2 motor V8,,,166000 km.

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

Please call Roy Fudge 0426426214.

Class and style at $15900.00 ONO

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JUST WHAT IS THIS ACJC? As time moves on the membership changes within our Clubs since new people arrive all the time.

So “Just what is this ACJC?” is a question they might well ask. As well, amongst those members who have been in the Clubs for a long time, it could be that their knowledge of the ACJC, what it is, what it does, has been lost in the mists of time.

The ACJC was created back in 1984 when the Jaguar organisation as it then was, Jaguar Rover Australia, agreed to sponsor the organisation. In the years leading up to this the various Clubs had come together for a Concours, often in a country town, together with some sporting activities (such as a motorkhana) and a couple of dinners followed by what can really be described as a chat between the management of the various Clubs on the Monday. However the arrangement had been a very loose one and it was full of difficulties. The National Rally in Albury in 1983 saw the start of a change.

The consensus was that there should be a central body to co-ordinate communication between the State bodies. It wasn’t to be a new Club but a federation of the eight major Australian Clubs which all have an interest in the marque started

by Sir William Lyons, the Jaguar.

And so the Australian Council of Jaguar Clubs was conceived “as a body with equality in votes irrespective of the size of each constituent Club”.

But the question was how to fund such a body?

John Crawford of Jaguar Rover Australia was approached and agreed to cover the costs of the two meetings per year. But part of the arrangement was that the ACJC should become the one body that JRA supported, and through whom communications passed, rather than each of the Clubs and others making direct approaches to JRA. Today that is still the expressed wish of Jaguar Australia.

Subsequently, following the 1998 Gold Coast Rally, at which Yokohama (not a Jaguar supplier) was the major sponsor, Jaguar offerred to assist in the sponsorship of the National Rally. These days effectively every registrant at a National Rally, through that support, is indirectly subsidised to the extent of approximately $50 per person, in addition to the separate support Jaguar has chosen to provide for the Welcome Party on a case-by-case basis.

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the South Australian law. It is a non-profit body under the taxation law.

Each of the Clubs appoint or elect one of their own members to be their ACJC delegate. It is through this person that the wishes of the Clubs, and their views on topics, become known. In most instances these delegates are full members of their own Club’s Committee. They act as the voice of that Committee at a National level.

For a period of time meetings used to be over two days in Sydney. However it was regarded that, with more efficient management of the business to be done, it could be achieved within one day (albeit rather long for some delegates) and thereby contain the costs of the Council.

The delegates now attend a one-day meeting in Sydney every six months in February and August, the latter being the Annual General Meeting.

It is helpful to the functioning of the Council when delegates are, or have been, actively involved in their own Club and the classic Jaguar movement. We are currently fortunate to have as delegates people who have a history of managerial involvement in their respective Clubs.

Ian Hissey (JDCHR), current ACJC Chairman.

He has been a member of his Club for 10 years, has been President for the past 7 years after some years as Editor of their magazine. Ian has also been a member of the JDCA for 16 years, serving on Committee and as Editor there for a lengthy time. In 2006 he looked after Promotion and Administration for the JDCA-organised National Rally in Newcastle after previously having handled Administration for the 2000 Rally in Sydney. Each year Ian organises the extended trips over 2-3 weeks that the JDCHR undertakes to the National Rally and is very involved in social and sporting aspects of the Clubs with his XJ6 & XJ-SC. Ian is also involved in young driver training with his and other Clubs.

Rod Mathers (JCCWA) is the current Secretary of the ACJC, a member of the JCCWA for 15 years and a Jaguar owner for 55 years. He is an active member of the motor sports fraternity serving on State Council of CAMS, as a Commissioner of the Marque, Touring and Enthusiasts Commission of CAMS and has served as an Official at many Club and State events. Rod served terms as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and President of the JCCWA and was the National Rally Director for 2012. Rod has restored seven Jaguars, recently completed building a 1952 replica Jaguar-powered HWM and is currently restoring a 1939 SS Drop Head Coupe.

Ken White (JDCA) is the current Treasurer, and has been Chairman and Secretary of the ACJC in previous years. He has been part of the

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JDCA for 21 years, serving on their Management Committee for 18 years, including three as President. He was the Rally director for “Sydney Gold 2000”, the National Rally in 2000. Ken has been involved in the social, sporting and Concours sides of their Club, including restoring an XK140 OTS that won the Sir William Lyons Trophy at the 2004 Concours in Canberra and super-sprinting in his XJS. Chris Edwards bought his first Jaguar, a BRG Mk I, when he was just 21 yrs old in Hobart. After moving to Sydney he joined the JDCA as Member No.99, serving on the Committee, and then as President. Since relocating to Tasmania in 1978 to run his own company, he has assisted with events acting as Chief Judge at State and National Concours which, together with sporting events, have always been important to him both as a competitor and an organiser. He has owned, restored and cherished a number of Jaguars since, successfully entering in many Concours and sporting events, particularly at a national level Chris currently drives an XKR. Apart from a number of other classics he has an XK140 roadster, Series 1 E Type and an XJR. Tony Herald (JDCQ) has served on the ACJC for the past two years and previously from 1984 to 1994, much of that period as Secretary/Treasurer. He has been a JDCQ member for 27 years, most of it on Committee in various roles.

He was President in 1998-2000 and is again President. Tony was Rally Director for the "2003 Noosa National" and is Director of the 2016 National Rally. Tony has organised many events in the JDCQ including 7 State Display Days and two Jaguar June Jaunts and has had considerable success in Concours with an outright win in the 1995 National, The Jaguar Cars Trophy in 4 National Rallies and outright wins in the JDCQ State Concours 5 times, all with his 1984 XJ-S. Tony is a life member of the JDCQ, is an inaugural member of the JDCHR and was a 10 year member of the JDCA. Peter Holland (JDCSA) has owned and driven Jaguars since 1965. He was elected to the first Committee of the JDCSA at its inaugural meeting in July 1973 and has held various positions on their Committee, including President four times. Peter attended his first National Rally in June 1973 and has attended as many as possible since then, other commitments permitting. His first love has always been the XK Jaguar and he has owned one continuously

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since 1965. He currently owns an XK120 Roadster along with an X-type, Daimler XJ40, Daimler New Drophead Coupe, Bristol 400 and a Bentley MK 6. Being ACJC Delegate is yet another new Jaguar experience which he looks forward to with enthusiasm. He credits his on-going enthusiasm and participation to the unwavering support of his wife, Ros, who shares a similar passion for the marque and camaraderie of the Jaguar Family.

David Jonas has been a member of the JCCV since 1991 and Committee member since 1996. Roles undertaken include New Membership, Public Relations and Dealer Liaison Officer and assistant Sporting Director. Earlier on he was very involved with Light Car Club of Australia as Clerk of Course - Lakeland Hillclimb, Administrator – Sandown and National Rally Championship competitor. He also has served with the Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club over ten years including three as Commodore. Some of his Jaguars include 2 Daimler XJ40’s, Sovereign XJ40, X300 XJR and an X-Type 2.5ltr.

Larry Roux (JDCC) has been a member of his Club for around 25 years, including holding the position of Vice President for two years from 2006 to 2007 and then President for six years (2008 to 2014). Over this period since 2009 he has also been the ACJC delegate for the JDCC. In preparation for the National Rally in Canberra in 2011 he was also successful in thwarting local challengers to assume the role of National Rally Director. For this period of several years some may say he was fortunate to hold the trifecta of Club positions. Others – including himself - might be less certain. He has fully restored an E Type Jaguar from the bare metal over many years and relished its road registration in 2010. The car has done many Club miles since then.

With such a group of people there is an opportunity to draw on their extensive experience to maximise the role of the ACJC, defined as promoting communications and cooperation between the eight major Jaguar Clubs in Australia, acting as the focal point for the relationship between the Australian Clubs and Jaguar Australia, providing a communication channel for matters of interest to all the Australian Clubs and seeking to promote camaraderie between Jaguar enthusiasts.

Ken White Feb., 2015

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The Cats Giggle Where there is a will there is a way!

An old Italian gentleman lived alone in New Jersey . He wanted to plant his annual tomato garden, but it was very difficult work, as the ground was hard. His only son, Vincent, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament: Dear Vincent, I am feeling pretty sad because it looks like I won’t be able to plant my tomato garden this year. I’m just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. I know if you were here my troubles would be over. I know you would be happy to dig the plot for me, like in the old days.

Love, Paopa A few days later he received a letter from his son.

Dear Papa, Don’t dig up that garden. That’ s where the bodies are buried.

Love, Vinnie At 4 a.m. The next morning, FBI agents and local police arrived and dug up the entire area without finding any bodies. They apologized to the old man and left. That same day the old man received another letter from his son.

Dear Papa, Go ahead and plant the tomatoes now. That’s the best I could do under the circumstances.

Love you, Vinni

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Two Irishmen are travelling to Australia.

Before they leave home, one of their dads gives them both a bit of advice: "You watch them Aussie cab drivers. They'll rob you blind.

Don't you go paying them what they ask. You haggle."

At the Sydney airport, the Irishmen catch a cab to their hotel.

When they reach their destination, the cabbie says, "That'll be twenty dollars, thanks."

"Oh no you don't! My dad warned me about you. You'll only be getting fifteen dollars from me," says one of the men.

"And you'll only be getting fifteen from me too," adds the other.

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