Classic Marque MAY 2025

Celebrating 2025 National Rally

Sponsor - Lou Guthry Motors

1970 Jaguar E-Type S2 4.2L OTS

1 of only 776 factory right hand drive built. Stunning example fully restored over a number of years with the addition of: Power steering, air conditioning, 5 speed BW T5 transmission, ventilated disc brakes and genuine hard top.

MY19 Jaguar F-Pace 25T AWD Petrol

Low kilometre, 1 owner MY19 Jaguar F-Pace 25T R-Sport 2L Turbocharged Petrol in excellent condition inside and out. Very well maintained, the car comes with service history including service log, owner manuals and spare key.

MY20 Jaguar XF Sportbrake 25T Petrol

Very rare, Aus delivered MY20 Jaguar XF X260 25T R-Sport Sportbrake 2L turbo petrol in excellent condition inside and out. The car comes Jaguar franchise service history including service log, owner manuals and spare key.

1997 Jaguar XJ X300 4L SWB Sov

Very well maintained by its previous Jaguar car club member owner, this very low kilometre 4L X300 SWB Sovereign is in excellent condition inside and out. Having only travelled 73,893km the car comes with full service history.

Club Torque - President’s Report (May 2025)

By most accounts the recent XJC Anniversary and the 53rd Jaguar National Rally both held at Bathurst, NSW were a huge success.

Some of the JDCSA contingent had issues requiring unwanted changes to plans but were still able to enjoy the events. There are pictures on Facebook and a short video is also circulating if you want to drool over some lovely Jaguars and Daimlers.

By the time you read this the Just British Car and Motorcycle Clubs Picnic will have been held at the National Motor Museum, Birdwood and there will be reports in the June Classic Marque.

At the time of writing there are 232 registrants. This event was the ‘brainchild’ of Steve Weeks when he heard that the McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic and the British Classics Tour had both been cancelled for 2025.

Steve, together with assistance from Philip Prior and Tim White have put the whole event together and deserve our thanks for both organising the event and promoting our club. Unfortunately, in the week leading up to the event Steve had an unscheduled and unwanted stay in hospital but with the assistance of his trusty lieutenants the show will/did go on.

All members should have received an email advising of Mrs. Peg Lindner’s (Carl Lindner Collection of Classic Jaguars) very generous offer to visit, fossick through a large collection of

excess Jaguar Spare Parts and take what you want – FREE. Commencing 12 Noon, Monday 28th April (until Sunday 4th May) - 55 Basedow Road, Tanunda. Please respect the starting time.

The Annual Dinner this year will be held on 18th July and is once again being organised by the Ladies Social Register –details elsewhere in this issue and on the website. My purpose in mentioning it here is that registrations will open on 1st May, 2025 and I commend the event to you and encourage you to register early.

As part of some strategic planning work being done by the Executive Committee members will soon receive an invitation to participate in a survey that will help guide decisions made about future directions. As an incentive everyone who completes and returns the survey will have their name put in a draw to win one of two $100 multi-outlet gift cards.

Over to you!

Until next month, mind how you go.

Michael

NOTICE

Membership renewals - DUE SOON

Log book renewals - DUE SOON

You will soon receive an email asking you to renew your financial Membership with JDCSA on line.

Once you have done this, your Logbook can be updated for another year.

To assist members the club has organised a number of logbook events where your logbook can be updated on the spot. (See page 11)

Otherwise please mail your Logbook(s) to JDCSA, PO Box 6020, Halifax St, Adelaide, 5000, Including A Stamped, Self-Addressed Envelope.

From 1 JULY you must not drive your car until your Logbook has been updated for 2025/2026. Failure to comply could result in significant fines.

For further information please call Tim White on 0419809021 or logbookofficer@jdcsa.tidymail.co

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Events Calendar 2025

Old Crocks' Run 2025: Hutt Street to Glenelg: 8:00 am – 2:30 pm

91st Old Crocks Run A Celebration of Motoring. Organised by the Sporting Car Club: Registrations closed Old Crocks Run

JDCSA May General Meeting - (Logbooks renewals processed after the meeting) ‘The Junction”, 470 Anzac Highway. Starts at 7.30pm with meals available from 6:00pm. GUEST SPEAKER. This month we will have the RAA present to us on Road Rules For a meal please register via TidyHq by Friday 2nd May. JDCSA May General Meeting

Compact Register Meeting & LOGBOOK NIGHT: 6.00pm - 9.00pmMeeting at the Maid of Auckland Hotel, 926 South Road, Edwardstown at 6.00pm for a meal followed by an informal meeting.

Details and registration via TidyHq Compact Register May Logbook Meeting

XJ, MkX, 420G Register Meeting & LOGBOOK NIGHT: 6.00pm - 8.30pm

Come and join our monthly meeting. Meet at the Bartley Hotel.

More details via email and TidyHQ closer to event. Please mark the date in your diary.

Jaguar Ladies Group Lunch : 12.30pm - 3.30pm Next event is lunch at the Flagstaff Hotel, 1497-1503 Main South Road, Darlington All Jaguar ladies are very welcome. If you haven't been to one of our events before, we would love you to join us. We do enjoy getting together and we will make you feel very welcome. Details and registration via TidyHq Jaguar Ladies Social Register May Lunch

E, F & GT Register – Car and Lunch run.

More details via email and TidyHQ closer to event.

Please mark the date in your diary.

Rover Club Run - Invitation to the JDCSA: 9.30am - 3.00pm

We have been invited to join The Rover Car Club of SA on a lunch Run. We are meeting at the Paradise Hotel for coffee at 9.30am and then drive to the Mannum Waterfront (via Birdwood) for a BYO picnic lunch. Details and registration via TidyHq Rover Club Run

Multivalve Register Meeting/Dinner & LOGBOOK NIGHT: 6.00pm - 9.00pm

The Kensington Hotel, 23 Regent St, Kensington. 6:00pm for dinner with meeting at 7:30pm. Details via TidyHq or contact Peter Buck (Register Secretary) 0421 061 883

Please register via TidyHq

Multivalve Register May Logbook Meeting/Dinner

XK 7 8 & 9 Register Meeting/Lunch & LOGBOOK Meeting: 2.00pm - 4.00pm

A good chance to update your logbook then and there. Details via TidyHq or contact Steve Weeks (Register Secretary) 0414 952 416.

Please register via TidyHq

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XK 7 8 & 9 Register May Logbook Meeting/Lunch

CINEMA IN THE NORTH: (Organised by XJ, MkX, 420G Register)

Depart at 9:30am for lunch, then to Blyth cinema. (Please bring a chair). Then to Burra (Paxton Square Cottages). Dinner that evening at the Burra Hotel. Sunday morning to Port Broughton for a "Show and Shine" event. Dinner that night at the Port Broughton Hotel. (Details TidyHQ). Please register via TidyHq Cinema In The North

JDCSA June General Meeting - LOGBOOK NIGHT

‘The Junction”, 470 Anzac Highway. Starts at 7.30pm with meals available from 6:00pm. More details will be provided closer to the event via Email & TidyHQ.

XJ, MkX, 420G Register Meeting & LOGBOOK NIGHT: 6.00pm - 8.30pm Come and join our monthly meeting. Meet at the Bartley Hotel.

More details via email and TidyHQ closer to event. Please mark the date in your diary.

Logbook Renewal - The Junction Carpark (Western End): 9.00am - 1.00pm

More details will be provided closer to the event via Email & TidyHQ.

E, F & GT Register – Kensington Hotel for dinner & LOGBOOK Meeting

More details via email and TidyHQ closer to event.

Please mark the date in your diary.

Logbook Renewal -- Villi's Hillcrest, 483 North East Road: 09:00am - 12:01pm

More details will be provided closer to the event via Email & TidyHQ.

Logbook Renewal - Happy Valley Shopping Ctr, Kenihans Rd: 09:00am-12:00pm

More details will be provided closer to the event via Email & TidyHQ.

Annual Presentation Dinner: 6.00pm - 11.00pm

Members & partners are invited to attend the annual presentation dinner which will be held again this year at the Wolf Blass Centre at Morphettville Racecourse. Tickets on Sale 1st May Details and registration via TidyHq Annual Presentation Dinner

Club Torque - Editor’s Column

XJ-C Celebration & National Rally

Prior to the Rally a number of XJ Coupe's met for a few days to celebrate 50 years of the XJ-C. The event and venues were excellent. (Please see Phil Prior's report starting on page 24).

The 53rd Jaguar National Rally was held over 4 days from 4th - 7th April and could only be described as a huge success. (Click on the links to all the videos).

We congratulate the Jaguar Drivers Club of Australia’s President, Maureen Alexander, Rally Director Mike Collett, Concours Director Steve Appino, Competition Secretary Lionel Walker and the entire Rally Team for what proved

to be an exciting, expertly executed and impeccably coordinated national event! Taking the event to the next level.

Rydges Hotel Mount Panorama that overlooked the Conrad Straight provided an amazing view!

Bathurst Town Square, Russell Street was the venue for the Concours and Display Day. Russell Street was closed and over 200 Jaguars filled the entire roadway and footpaths.

On the Sunday, 30 cars partook in a regularity trial around the Lithgow Go -Cart Racetrack. The Bathurst council would not let the rally have anything to do with the Bathurst circuit, but Lithgow

turned out to be a very good venue and a lot of fun. The alternate events on the Sunday also proved to be exceptional.

No less than 268 people attended the Presentation dinner that was held in an amazing venue that was accessed via mountain straight on the racetrack.

The Rally was nothing short of fantastic and the venue and location were absolutely fabulous. Superb weather ensured a perfect four days.

Now back to Classic Marque. Thank you to everyone that provided stories and photos for this edition.

Carl Lindner Collection - Jaguar/Daimler Spare Parts

Dear Members,

As you probably know the Carl Lindner Collection of Classic Jaguar at Tanunda closed to the public last December.

Mrs. Peg Lindner is now winding down the collection and is very generously offering a considerable quantity of spare parts FREE to JDCSA members.

The details are:

▪ Large collection of excess Jaguar Spare Parts - FREE for the taking.

▪ Fossick through and take whatever you need.

▪ Commencing 12:00 Noon, Monday 28th April until Sunday 4th May.

▪ 55 Basedow Road, Tanunda

New Members

NOTICE BOARD

The following application for membership has been lodged with the Membership Secretary and are listed in accordance with clause 5.4 (b) of the Constitution.

If there are no objections, membership will be ratified one month from this May, 2025 magazine:

◊ James Findlay: TBA when a Vehicle is available

◊ David Roach & Dexter Pascua:

▪ 1995 Daimler X300 4L Sedan

◊ Brian Cuthbertson & Megan Kelly:

▪ 1971 Jaguar XJ6 S1 4.2L Sedan

◊ Phillip & Leanne Ide:

▪ 1968 Jaguar 4.2L E-Type FHC

Please respect the starting time – NO EARLY BIRDS! Also please consider that there are over 600 members in our club, so please take what you need and what you can use only.

Photos of some of the crates - page 6/7. Regards, Executive Committee

The following applications listed in the April, 2025 Classic Marque magazine have been accepted:

◊ Trevor & Judith Clarke:

▪ 1999 Jaguar S-Type 3L Sedan

◊ Douglas Gare:

▪ 1981 Daimler Sovereign XJ6 S3 Sedan

We hope you will take advantage of the benefits available, and that you will contribute in your own way to make this a better club for everyone. I particularly ask that Register Secretaries and current members make these new members welcome at meetings and functions.

Daphne Charman Membership Secretary

Graham

ALL PARTS GIVEN AWAY IN FIRST TWO DAYS A BIG THANK YOU TO PEGGY LINDNER & STAFF

ALL PARTS GIVEN AWAY IN FIRST TWO DAYS A BIG THANK YOU TO PEGGY LINDNER & STAFF

Compact Register Visit to the Lindner Collection- 30 June 2024

Upcoming Event - July Annual Presentation Dinner

Club Members and Partners

Are invited to the JDC of SA Annual Presentation Dinner

To be held at the Wolf Blass Centre, Morphettville Racecourse

Friday 18th July 2025

6.00 pm to 10.30 pm

A stunning venue with outstanding views of the racecourse and picturesque Adelaide Hills

A complementary drink on arrival will be followed by a two-course meal

Live entertainment by:

Kat Caton, accomplished singer, acoustic guitarist and regular performer at SA corporate venues

Ticket Price is $75 pp

(Generously subsidised by the Club)

This venue is ground floor level, easily accessible for all Special Dietary requirements to be advised when booking

Dress: “After 5” (no jeans/joggers)

Bookings close: Friday 4/7/2025

Logbook Renewals for 2025/26

Logbook renewals . . .

. . . what’s new in 2025?

Attention Members,

As detailed, I n previous Classic Marques we are changing the way you can have your logbook renewed this year.

We have now authorised Register Secretaries and four other members as Logbook Validation Officers who can issue new, replacement, renew and cancel Logbooks.

Our aim is to spread the workload across multiple volunteers, and a number of “Logbook Events” including General Meetings and Register Meetings in May and June will occur where you can renew your Logbooks on the spot and not have the delay of posting it to the club.

This process will alleviate for most members the need to post your logbooks into the club, albeit there are some members who live outside the metro area who will still need to do this. Anyone who is unable to come to one of the events below can post their logbook, enclosing a stamp self-addressed envelope to PO Box 6020, Halifax Street, 5000.

Our aim is that at least once in a year (in May & June) the numb er of members attending a Register Meeting will increase with members taking advantage of the opportunity to have their Logbook updated. Our “Logbook Events” will also create the opportunity for informal interaction as members meet up to have their Logbo oks updated.

During the months of May and June the following meeting venues will be available to have your Logbook renewed (as long as you have renewed your membership, of course )

Tuesday 6th May

Tuesday 13th May

Wednesday 14th May

Thursday 22nd May

Friday 23rd May

Tuesday 3rd June

Wednesday 11th June

Sunday 15th June

Sunday 22nd June

Thursday 26th June

Sunday 29th June

General Meeting

Compact Meeting – Maid of Auckland

XJ Meeting – Bartley Hotel

MV Meeting – Kensington Hotel

XK Meeting - Refer to the invite in due course from Steve Weeks

General Meeting

XJ Meeting – Bartley Hotel

Junction Carpark (Western End) at Morphettville

Hillcrest – Villi’s 483 North East Road

E-Type Meeting – Kensington Hotel

Happy Valley Shopping Centre (Western End), Kenihans Road

Logbook members will also receive reminders about the venues

It is worth remembering that by law you must have renewed your logbooks by the 30th June otherwise the logbook is redundant and you could be fined if caught driving without a valid logbook and your insurance could be revoked

As always, should you like to discuss any aspect of these changes please contact Tim White on 0419809021. logbookofficer@jdcsa.tidymail.co

US Tariffs: Jaguar Set To Revive E-Type (Satire)

Here’s Top Gear's roving correspondent, Cory Spondent, with his mostly incorrect exclusive from the world of motoring Jaguar is considering reviving its classic, beloved E-Type sportscar in order to calm a worried, beleaguered nation beset by financial uncertainty and economic worry.

Widely considered the best car ever made in England, the E-Type will return to production lines in a bid to make everyone feel really quite nice and lovely following widespread uncertainty about the fate of the UK economy and other financial headwinds incomprehensible to most mortals.

Analysts believe the return of the E-Type will not only boost the falling FTSE 100

index, but also soothe international markets, reassure investors that the UK is a safe bet, solve the climate crisis and rewild endangered species of butterfly.

“Come on, it’s what we all need right now,” an insider close to the project said. “Everything’s gone a bit on fire after that thing. No, not our thing last year, but this thing this year.

“The E-Type is the single greatest car this country has ever produced and reintroducing it onto our roads is the only sensible reaction to wildly unpredictable financial markets and movements nobody really understands but everyone’s super worried about.

“Small, pretty car make everything better,” the insider added.

Reports suggest the UK’s top court is also considering a law making it illegal to mention the E-Type without also mentioning the fact Enzo Ferrari thought it the best car ever designed. .

Editor: Any similarity between this story and the truth is purely coincidental.

Tariffs Prompt Pause in JLR Shipments to U.S.A.

These tariffs include a 25% levy on all foreign cars imported into the U.S., along with additional country-specific tariffs.

JLR has taken short-term actions, such as halting shipments in April, while it develops mid- to long-term strategies to address the new trading terms.

The U.S. is a significant market for JLR, accounting for about 25% of its global sales. However, JLR does not have manufacturing facilities in the U.S.,

making it more vulnerable to the impact of these tariffs compared to competitors like BMW and Mercedes-Benz, which have plants in the U.S. Building a new plant in the U.S. would be costly and time-consuming, leaving JLR with limited options.

The tariffs are part of broader trade measures that have affected global markets and raised concerns about job losses in the automotive industry.

JLR has stated that it is resilient and accustomed to adapting to changing market conditions. "Our priorities now are delivering for our clients around

the world and addressing these new US trading terms." .

The Stig vs Jaguar's £3m C-X75 James Bond Car

This is a Jaguar C-X75. Not the original jet-engined 2010 concept car, but the tough-as-nails stunt double built for James Bond movie Spectre. Which means - it only lives twice.

And while the concept car got cancelled, Dr Yes over here lives on with a tubular space frame chassis, rally suspension, and JLR's raucous, 600bhp 5.0-litre supercharged V8 powerhouse. Enough to scare the living daylights out of 007. It's been salvaged and prettified by Ian Callum's new venture, called... Callum. Which means the whole thing's road-legal. Which means it's eligible for a spot on our all-time power laps leader-board. Which means... it's time to unfurl The Stig and set him loose in one of the prettiest Bond cars you'll ever see.

Loudest, too. No quantum of solace here, then, because it's over to the man with the... white suit. .

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has paused shipments of vehicles to the United States in response to the recent introduction of tariffs by the U.S. government.

Editor: Information for this story sourced from CarScoops.

To watch the video, go to: The Stig Vs C-X75 Editor: Information for this story sourced from BBC Top Gear.

Jaguar Type 00 GT Chills Out on Extreme Winter Test

ICE-COOL CAT:

Four months have passed since the controversy sparked by the world debut of the Jaguar Type 00 concept car last year.

New spy-shots of the all-electric GT on a winter test in Sweden confirm that the production iteration is indeed going to be very different from what we’re used to. No combustion engine, no old body-styes and earlier brand DNA unrecognizable.

The photographer with the long lens reported Type 00 was being driven alongside a BMW i7 60M. It appears that this is the benchmark engineers are aiming for.

We already know Jaguar’s new chapter will be underpinned by its JEA (Jaguar Electric Architecture) platform. For the GT four-door spotted here, "CAR" understands a WLTP range of around 760 kms and ultra-fast charging of 320 kms in 15 minutes.

The prototype Jaguar is heavily disguised and it’s still hard to see many details – but at least one can make out a rough silhouette of the new car.

It’s a GT alright, with a huge bonnet and swooping, tapered roofline at the rear. There is no engine in the front, but that

hasn’t stopped Jaguar’s design team dipping into the past when penning the future.

Looking a bit closer and one can vaguely make out the position of the headlights. We’re not expecting a traditional grille but the positioning of mesh on the camouflage suggests there could be something grille-shaped between the headlights. The Jaguar I-Pace EV does use something resembling a grille, but this could equally be a red herring built into the disguise.

How close is the Jaguar GT to production?

The electric four-door GT that will spearhead an all-new era for Jaguar will be revealed at the end of the year and go into production in the middle of 2026.

The prototype you see here is now undergoing the first phase of global testing, clocking hundreds of thousands of miles around the world on test sites and public roads. And that’s not to mention the thousands of virtual miles that have already taken place in JLR’s various simulators.

It’ll be built in Solihull in the UK. .

Editor: Information for this story sourced from CAR Magazine.

Why EVs Perform Worse in Cold Weather

How many miles of range will your EV lose in cold weather?

According to trusted digital media company "Recurrent", most EVs lose up to 12% of their estimated ranges in temperatures of -7.0 degree centigrade and below. Even that’s a generous percentage because it assumes you’re not running the car’s heating or using other heated elements.

In reality, most EVs will experience a 40% efficiency loss in cold weather with the car heater on full blast.

Freezing temperatures also affect an EV’s charging times, potentially increasing them by up to 300%.

Here’s why your EV’s range suffers in cold weather.

Cold weather slows the physical and chemical reactions inside the battery. Like any other car battery, the ones inside EVs can run at optimum efficiency only in warm temperatures. That also means you must keep your EV’s battery level higher in winter than in warmer seasons.

Ironically, according to "Recurrent website" a comparison of the "Winter Range for Popular EV Models (-7 to -1 degree Vs +20 degree temperatures)", the I-Pace has the smallest drop-off winter range of -3% compared with the Tesla Model 3 (-17%), BMW i3 (-24%), and VW I.D4 (-30%).

Goto link: "Recurrent": Real Range for Electric Cars by Temperature & Weather.

Consumer reports urge EV buyers to opt for a larger battery to account for unpredictable weather. .

Editor: Information sourced from AutoEvolution, MotorBiscuit and Recurrent website.

Formula E - No Podium For Jaguar at Miami E-Prix

Another Challenging Weekend for Jaguar!

OVERVIEW:

◊ Jaguar TCS Racing’s debut race in Miami frustratingly finished without points

◊ Whilst in contention for points, a safety car and subsequent time penalty impacted Nick Cassidy’s result, who finished P15

◊ Mitch Evans’ finished P16, his race ruined through unavoidable contact with two other cars

◊ Mitch is now P10 in the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E Drivers’ World Championship, with teammate Nick in P18

◊ After five rounds, Jaguar TCS Racing sit P8 in the Teams’ World Championship and P5 in the Manufacturers’ standings

Jaguar will be seeking Monaco magic!

Next up is a very special event; a doubleheader in Monte Carlo on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May. For the first time ever, one will be able to enjoy not just one but two blockbuster Formula E races over the weekend. One team who will be hoping and praying to continue their success in the principality is Jaguar.

The reigning Teams’ champions have had a turbulent start to Season 11, and currently sit eighth in the standings after another pointless finish in Miami.

Things started so well for Mitch Evans, who managed to complete an unbelievable first-to-last challenge in São Paulo, winning the first race of the season. Nevertheless, he’s not scored a point since.

For the other side of the garage, Nick Cassidy has also had a tricky time only achieving points in one of the first five races; securing fifth in Jeddah after starting in 17th.

Qualifying is a big weak spot at the moment, with Cassidy still to get into the Duels this season and Evans only managing it twice in Mexico City and Jeddah.

Monaco has been very kind to the Jaguar team in the past though, locking

in a one-two result around the iconic street circuit last year. Evans has been in the mix and on the podium in the Principality over the last five visits to Monaco, and was able to finally reach the top step in 2024.

For Cassidy, a commanding win in Season 9 saw him start in ninth but still take home the win.

With the team in desperate need of a good result to try and defend their Teams’ and Manufacturers' title, and both Evans and Cassidy hungry for success, perhaps Monaco will be the place they can bounce back. .

Editor: Information for this story sourced from ABB FIA Formula E and Jaguar Racing.

Although things started off strong thanks to Mitch Evans and his phenomenal comeback drive in Brazil – going from last to first – the team have only picked up 10 points in the three rounds since then.

Welcome to Miami, and Round 5 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The city in Florida was on the calendars in the first two seasons, but was back and better than ever.

Sponsor - Sovereign Autos

Forget the run-around with your LOGBOOK renewals.

Get your LOGBOOK renewed on the spot, no more postage or waiting for the postman.

Meet up with other club members —enjoy some chit-chat and have your LOGBOOK renewed while you wait.

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LOGBOOK EVENTS —

During the months of May and June 2025, we will be arranging a series of

Events will include Register Meetings, General Meetings and other whole of club designated LOGBOOK events, where you can meet up with other members and club LOGBOOK Officers and have your LOGBOOK renewed on the spot.

Watch this space for updates and details of these events.

JDCSA Logbook Compliance Officer: Tim White logbookofficer@jdcsa.tidymail.co

JLR's Laser Combustion Engine Could Change Everything

Jaguar Land Rover has patented a new technology that's said to burn fuel better using laser beams. If it's as efficient as suggested, perhaps the combustion-powered F-Type could someday return, though the Jaguar part of JLR has said that's not ever happening.

According to the patent details, multiple laser emitters are located and pointed around the chamber in various positions that can target various portions of the combustion chamber, with some configurations also including beam splitters for multiplied laser action. The patent seems to mention a maxout of six positioned lasers in one configuration, with too many trade-offs for weight and other considerations beyond that point, according to the patent. The idea, basically, is to create multiple ignition points in the air-fuel mixture in the engine, for faster and more complete fuel burning. It's like prechamber ignition, but even better.

This technology has shown potential to improve fuel efficiency by up to 27%. This more thorough and complete combustion cycle could not only improve overall efficiency but also reduce the potential for carbon build-up, thus further enhancing the longevity and performance of the engine.

Although this technology is not guaranteed to make its way to any real car ever, it's certainly encouraging to see that JLR is continuing to explore the possibilities. All it takes is one major breakthrough, and the combustion conversation could change very quickly.

Editor: Information for this story sourced from CarBuzz.

More Car Owners Buying Car Hoists

Rising costs are forcing more drivers to service and repair their own cars.

According to retailers, more individuals are purchasing car hoists as a safer and more convenient way to work on their cars. As the price of hoists have come down, and purchased for as little as $1,500, owners have come to realise that owning a car hoist can save money over time, eliminating the need for expensive trips to service centres for repairs & maintenance.

Research commissioned by Supercheap Auto and run by YouGov says 33 per cent of Australians surveyed have learned to service their vehicle since the pandemic. A total of 1054 adults aged 16 and over were surveyed. Figures show that onethird of vehicle owners are concerned about the rising costs associated with car maintenance.

Respondents’ concerns over rising cost's are reflected by a study from the Australian Automobile Association which looked into the average cost of living by means of transport.

Car repair costs are up almost 20% in the past year, according to the consumer price index — more than six times the national inflation rate and among the largest annual price increases of any household good or service.

The average cost per service visit has escalated by 45% since 2021. This substantial rise reflects broader inflationary trends in the industry, where everything from labour to materials has become more expensive. It’s a combination of factors, experts said. Some emerged in the pandemic era while others are longer-term trends in the auto market, they said.

In the meantime, the variety and range of car hoists have increased significantly and this has collectively helped to drive prices downwards. A good quality workshop car hoist can now be purchased for around $3,000 (plus installation costs).

Editor: Information for this story sourced from Car Sales, AutoGuru, CarExpert and Car Dealer Magazine.

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Jaguar Classic is Expanding its New E-Type Parts Catalog

Overview

◊ Jaguar Classic has just announced that it has expanded the range of parts it sells for the iconic E-Type.

◊ More than 30 new parts have been added to the Jaguar Classic site for ordering.

◊ All parts are covered by a JLR aftermarket parts and accessories warranty, lasting up to one year anywhere outside the UK or EU.

Jaguar Classic is making it easier for E-Type owners to keep their cars in top condition by expanding its lineup of original-specification replacement parts.

The new additions are designed to match the quality, fit, and finish of the originals, ensuring that E-Types can continue to be restored and maintained to a high, factory standard.

This latest update includes several key body panels that have become increasingly hard to find. Among the highlights are front cross-member assemblies, front frame sub-assemblies, outer sills, and floor panels.

One standout piece is the front frame assembly, produced using the same Reynolds tubing method used when the car was originally built. Borrowed from bicycle manufacturing, the process helps keep the part lightweight while preserving its strength. All parts cover Series 1, 2, and 3 E-Types with either 3.8 litre or 4.2 litre engines.

To ensure perfect fitment, Jaguar Classic engineers combined original technical drawings with modern 3D CAD modelling. This allowed them to create accurate tooling for each part. Every item was digitally scanned and compared to both the CAD data and the period drawings to verify dimensional accuracy. Each panel is made from mild steel and treated with a black eCoat finish to guard against corrosion.

Jaguar Classic already offers a wide range of E-type components, including bonnets, doors, seals, interior trim, and mechanical parts.

For more information watch the Jaguar video: Keeping E-Type Alive Video or goto: https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com/ jaguar-e-type-panels. .

Editor: Information for this story sourced from Jaguar Classic parts and CarBuzz.

E F & GT Register - Richmonds (16 April)

The E-Type, F Type and GT Owners met on April 16th at Richmonds Prestige & Classic Cars showroom. A big thank you to the Richmonds team for hosting us and Andy Morgan for speaking to the Register about the current state of the exotic/classic car market.

Richmonds is one of South Australia leading exotic and classic car dealers who sell cars all over Australia and the world. They also offer storage facilities to their clients.

Along with dozens of stunning cars, there was a lovely E-Type roadster and a very tidy XJ-SC on display.

Andy was also happy to open up any of the cars for closer inspection during our time there. It was a great turnout and enjoyed by the 24 members who attended.

1986 Jaguar XJ-SC Cabriolet 5.3 Litre V12 Auto. $42,900.

Multivalve Easter Run (10th April)

Eighteen members met up at Melba’s Chocolate Factory in Woodside between 10:00 and 10:30 in the morning. Following a tour through and the purchase of a lot of treats, we gathered outside for a group photograph.

At 11:15am we departed for a very pleasant 40-minute drive through the Hills to The Barker Hotel in Mount Barker, where we were met by Ron and Claire Palmer. The hotel has recently been completely refurbished and we settled into a very grand and comfortable dining room with inside/ outside views of the main street.

Following lunch some members wandered off for some retail therapy while others left for home. I would like to thank Jim and Arcadia Komaromi for organising a really lovely day which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Happy Easter!

Peter Buck Multivalve Register Secretary

“Keeping Jaguar Memories Alive” - On this Day (May)

“Lofty” England, passed away on May 30th 1995, aged 83.

Lofty began his automotive career as an apprentice with Daimler in the late 1920s and early 1930s before turning to racing. While working at Alvis, England declared war on Germany. He spent time servicing Rolls-Royce aircraft engines before eventually becoming a bomber pilot and instructor.

Soon after his release from service in 1945 he joined Jaguar Cars. There he would lead the racing team to five Le Mans victories in the 1950s. His successes didn’t stop there, as he eventually climbed the corporate ladder to succeed Jaguar Cars founder William Lyons as CEO in 1972.

With increasing industrial tensions and centralised decision making within British Leyland, Lofty felt that his position was untenable and, aged 63, he retired in 1974. During his time at Jaguar, Lofty was probably second only to Sir William Lyons himself in determining the corporate direction and public image of Jaguar Cars. Following his retirement, although he had no direct involvement with the company, Lofty was a great supporter of Jaguar until the end. .

Lyons wins his only car race at Donington Park in May 1938.

Although as a younger man (Sir) William Lyons had often competed on motorbikes, even in his later years he had little experience in racing cars. An exception came in 1938 when he, together with the company's engineering director, William Heynes, plus an S.S. distributor and friend of Lyons, Sammy Newsome, took part in a 'trade race' at the S.S. Car Club meeting at Donington Park near Derby in May using identical S.S. 100s. This rare image of that day shows a pensive Lyons nearest the camera with Newsome in the middle and Heynes at the far end wearing a flying helmet.

Lyons not only crossed the finishing line first but set the fastest lap of any other SS 100 drivers. He also holds the rare record of not only winning the first race he entered, but the last one to. .

The first C-Type was finished in mid-May of 1951 and broke cover at the Le Mans 24 Hours a few weeks later.

Officially dubbed XK120-C, the resultant C-Type, was Jaguar’s first ever purpose-built racing car. It used uprated running gear from the standard XK120 and a new lightweight chassis that was draped with a pared down aluminium body designed to efficiently cut through the air.

As a result of its lightweight chassis, skimpy bodywork and stripped-out interior, the C-Type weighed in around 235kg lighter than an alloy-bodied XK120 (965kg compared to 1200kg). Top speed went from 125mph to 145mph.

Three cars were completed in the nick of time, after which they were driven from Coventry to Le Mans accompanied by a lorry filled with spares. They were raced by Leslie Johnson/Clemente Biondetti (XJC-001). Stirling Moss/Jack Fairman (XJC-002) and Peter Walker & Peter Whitehead (XJC-003) who won the race by 9 laps. .

1973 Lofty England in XJ13 at Silverstone

The first C-Type was finished in mid-May 1951. Photo: The car of Walker/Whitehead that won Le Mans in June 1951

“Keeping Jaguar Memories Alive” - On this Day (May)

May 1954 saw the official opening of the MIRA's (Motor Industry Research Association) banked circuit. It's one thing to design beautiful fast cars, but they also need to be durable and safe. It’s a fact that the handling and ride qualities of one's Jaguar, plus its refinement and many of its safety features, owe a lot to the facilities provided by the Motor Industry Research Association's test centre in Warwickshire, UK. This is true for all the company's products since the late 1940s right up to the present day.

Only from the air can one appreciate the sheer scale of the 850-acre proving ground. To drive around each of the 25 facilities you travel over 100km, which is why MIRA is widely regarded as the benchmark vehicle development facility worldwide. Each part of the proving ground has its own role to play.

At one time Sir William Lyons was President of MIRA and Jaguar still maintains a dedicated facility there. .

On the 22 May 1957 the new Jaguar XK 150 Drophead Coupe and Fixed Head coupe were announced in its home market, replacing the XK 140 versions.

The XK150 bore a family resemblance to the XK120 and XK140 but was radically revised. Most visibly, a one-piece windscreen replaced the split screen, and the wing line carried higher and more streamlined at the doors. The widened bonnet opened down to the wings, and on the coupés the windscreen frame was moved forward 4 inches (102 mm) to make passenger access easier.

The roadster without full weather equipment was launched as the XK150 OTS (open two-seater) in 1958. Minimal rear seats were fitted in the coupés. The OTS was fitted for the first time with wind-up windows in taller high-silled doors, but retained the very simple folding roof.

Production ended in October 1960 with 9,382 vehicles, including 2,265 Open two-seater, 4,445 Fixed head coupés and 2,672 drop head coupés. .

On the 17th May 1996, the one-off Daimler Corsica was unveiled at a dinner, hosted by the then Chairman Nick Scheele, to celebrate 100 years of the Daimler.

The project was handed over to Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) who were given just eight weeks to design and build the car. Using an X300 Chassis, 150mm was taken out from the middle. To compensate for no roof, the car was strengthened using big pipes stuffed up the sills. Still unsure about its strength for road use, it was decided not to install an engine.

The car was fitted with an automatic folding hood, unique interior trim, and finished in Peppermint Green, just in time for the Daimler Centenary event.

The Corsica was turned over to the JDHT for preservation, but in 2006 it was decided to finish the car. Eighteen months later, thanks to the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club (JEC) and David Marks Garages, the car was completed. The car is now retired from on-road duties but taken to events where it is still on display and is as popular as ever. .

May 1954 saw the official opening of the MIRA's banked circuit.

Bathurst - Jaguar and Daimler XJ Coupe

Bathurst - Jaguar and Daimler XJ Coupe (cont)

Bathurst - Jaguar and Daimler XJ Coupe (Cont)

20 plus XJ Coupe's at the Bathurst racetrack, parked on the main Start/Finish straight.

Six XJ Coupe's representing S.A., QLD, VIC, NSW, TAS, CANBERRA. (Perthville - Chatsworth Gardens).

Photo taken at a lovely old gold mining town. (Hill End Historic Town).

Bathurst - Jaguar and Daimler XJ Coupe (Cont)

Bathurst National Rally Display

JDCSA Members that attended the 2025 Jaguar National Rally:

▪ Martyn Book (Naracoorte): Daimler Double Six V12

▪ Fred & Andrew Butcher: XJ-C

▪ Andrew & Milli Costi: XF

▪ Graham & Jan Franklin: XJRS

▪ Peter & Ros Holland: C-type 3.0 Litre

▪ Graeme & Betty Moore: XJS

▪ Nigel & Mandy Stevens: XJ-C

▪ Allan Britcher: XJS

▪ Ian & Ken Trethewey: Mark VII

▪ Phil Prior & Tim White

LINKS to 2025 National Rally VIDEO'S

◊ 53rd Jaguar National Rally 2025 Bathurst NSW Australia

◊ Jaguar National Rally 2025, Display Day Video

◊ Heritage Jaguars at National Rally 2025 Bathurst

◊ Jaguar Display Day National Rally Video

◊ Unleashed: Jaguar National Rally Track Day Down Under!

Martyn Book entered his lovely Daimler Double Six V12 in the Concour D’elegance

Steve & Katya Pas 420G outright Concour winner:

▪ Sir William Lyons Trophy - Outright Winner D’elegance

▪ Sir Nick Scheele Trophy - Highest Placed D’elegance Car Built In Sir William Lyons Lifetime

▪ Richard Crawshay Memorial Trophy - Best First-Time Entrant

▪ Gold - Concours d’Elegance with his 420G

Bathurst National Rally Display

There were not a lot of XKs on display - but what was there was pretty special.

There were lots of Modern XK8 and XKR

There was only one Mark VII present - Ian & Ken Trethewey. (There two Mk5's, one Mk 9, no SS & no Mk4's)

Bathurst National Rally Display

Bathurst National Rally Display

Bathurst National Rally Display

Bathurst National Rally Display

Bathurst N.R. - Self Drive Day Event to Mayfield Gardens

Hosted by Paul & Lisa Sampson, twentyone Jaguars and 40+ delegates set off on an early scenic drive to Oberon, with a morning coffee stop-over on the way.

On arrival our cars were assembled together and we then proceeded to the Gardens where we quickly discovered the immensity of this indescribable property.

Over a delicious lunch of fish, chicken and vegetable platters we heard how

the Hawkins family in 1984 purchased the 160 acres of bare paddocks and transformed them into one of the largest privately owned cool climate gardens in the world.

Among many spectacular highlights are a Water Garden and Bluestone Bridge, Grotto, 1.4 Km. maize, Chapel and Amphitheatre just to mention a little of what can be seen. Trees in splendid autumn colours and water lilies added

to the enjoyment. Local stonemasons completed the vast cobble stone paths and low retaining walls.

We all came away full of appreciation of their original vision inspired by the great gardens of Europe.

Bathurst NR -Self Drive Day Event to Mayfield Gardens

Bathurst National Rally - Sporting Event

On the Sunday, a number of cars took part in a Regularity Trial around the Lithgow Racetrack.

To watch the video goto: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gvOlPGsxqoU

A mixture of cars from an XK150, Mark II's, E-Types, modern production cars and racecars. A very quick XJ-S

Bathurst National Rally - Sporting Event

On the Sunday, a number of cars took part in a Regularity Trial around the Lithgow Racetrack.

A number of E-Type's participated, from series 1 roadsters to Series 3 Coupes.

A very Quick XKRS

A number of very quick Mark II's

Bathurst National Rally - Presentation Dinner

Dozens of spectacular Trophies and Awards presented on the evening

Jaguar Drivers Club of Australia’s President, Maureen Alexander opening the dinner

The Winning Bathurst 1985 XJ-S TWR on display

Bathurst National Rally - Presentation Dinner

Some of the 268 guests

At least a win on the night for S.A. - Andrew Butcher won with 2 drawn raffle tickets! - congratulations!

Autocar - The 20 Most Important Jaguars Ever Made

As Jaguar enters a new all-electric future, Autocar took a look back at the key models that made its name. Jaguar’s relaunch as an EV-only brand has shown that the company is not shying away from bold decisions, which is something it has done plenty of in the past. As we await the first all-new electric cars, in this story they look at the most important cars in Jaguar’s history to date. It includes everything from seductive sports cars to mainstream saloons, supercars to SUVs and, yes, even an EV. Many of these cars have split opinions and gone on to become defining models in Jaguar’s story. Here’s their pick, arranged in chronological order:

Jaguar XK120 (1948)

The Jaguar name had been introduced prior to the Second World War and the SS100 sports had set the tone for the company’s sporting output. However, it was the XK120 that really put William Lyons’ company on the map.

The undoubted sensation of the 1948 London Motor Show when it was launched, the XK120 brought a brand new sixcylinder engine and styling that put even the best of Italy and France in the shade.

Performance was another area where the XK120 stood out –its name boldly described its top speed when most family cars struggled to wheeze up to 70mph.

As a keystone to the postwar Jaguar brand, the XK120 and its successors made the name as desirable as Aston Martin or Ferrari, and motorsport success cemented that image.

Jaguar C-Type (1951)

Jaguar’s sporting prowess before the war had been largely limited to British events, but the 1951 C-Type had a very different intent. It was built with the Le Mans 24 Hours in mind, and it won the event first time out. That success was no fluke and the C-Type went on to be a formidable force in sports car racing all around the world, even if only a modest 54 cars were ever built.

A race-tuned version of the XK120’s 3.4-litre straight-six engine powered the C-Type and another win at Le Mans followed in 1953. The C-Type’s performance was helped by its early adoption of disc brakes. When the C-type began to be outclassed, Jaguar upped the ante again with the sleekly aerodynamic D-Type, while the exclusive XKSS sports car version hinted at the E-type that was to follow. With five Le Mans wins in the 1950s, the sports racing cars underlined Jaguar’s performance credentials and encouraged the firm to revisit endurance racing in the 1980s.

Jaguar MkV (1949)

An often overlooked model due to its short production run between 1949 and 1951, the MkV was important to Jaguar for establishing it in the upper echelon of luxury saloons.

If not quite on a par with Bentley, the MkV was a whole lot more affordable than its upmarket British rival. The engines were of pre-war origin, but performance was strong, especially the 3½-Litre model, and the styling gently brought the firm’s large saloon into the modern era with integrated headlights.

Most importantly, the MkV’s chassis provided the base that underpinned large Jaguar saloons, such as the graceful MkVII and all the way up to 1961 when the MkIX went off sale.

Autocar - The 20 Most Important Jaguars Ever Made

Jaguar MKII (1959)

Can there be many other cars with so many film and television appearances as the Jaguar MkII? In the 60s and 70s, it was the default choice for both onscreen villains and the police. Today, the MKII remains an automotive short hand for a car with a bit of edge to it. All of those big and small screen appearances beamed Jaguar into the mainstream of car buyers’ thoughts with the speed, handling, style and classy interior of the MkII.

Just as vitally, the MkII widened Jaguar’s sales reach to the mid-market and reaped huge financial benefits as the company sold 83,980 MKIIs, plus a further 7242 of the pared back 240/340 range. That made the MkII the bestselling Jaguar model up to that point by a long way.

Jaguar XJ (1968)

If Jaguar’s sports cars grabbed plenty of headlines for the firm, the all-new XJ arguably stands as the company’s single most important model. Up to this point, Jaguar had offered a sprawling range of saloons from the compact MkII to the vast MkX and 420G.

At a stroke, the XJ replaced them all with a sleek, low-slung four-door saloon that was soon hailed as the best in the world.

That was no idle claim as the XJ’s refinement, performance, comfort, and handling were other worldly. When the XJ gained the turbine smooth V12 in 1972, it only put the car even further ahead of the competition.

Two more generations of this XJ appeared, running up to 1992 in the case of the XJ12, and they improved in quality and reliability throughout the XJ’s lifetime.

Jaguar E-type (1961)

If there is one car in Jaguar’s history that stands out more than any other, it’s the E-type. Ever since its launch in 1961 at the Geneva Motor Show, where a second car was hurriedly driven down to the show in a hurry to be on the stand, every sports car Jaguar has launched has been compared to the E-type. When it arrived, the E-type offered a claimed 150mph top speed and looks that made everything else look a bit ordinary, and all at half the price of anything remotely as glamorous.

Like the C- and D-Type, the E-type went on to enjoy an illustrious racing career to back up its showroom allure. In time, it gained bigger engines, including the 5.3-litre V12, and was outgunned as a sports car in later life, but the E-type never lost its lustre.

This is why almost every Jaguar since has referenced the E-type in some way, shape or form.

Autocar - The 20 Most Important Jaguars Ever Made

Jaguar XJ-S (1975)

The hardest act in the automotive world fell to the Jaguar XJ-S – replacing the E-type. In fairness, the XJ-S was not intended as a direct replacement for the era-defining E-type. Rather, the XJ-S was meant as a grand tourer to take on the Porsche 928 and Mercedes-Benz SLC.

Reception was lukewarm to begin with for the XJS, but Jaguar held its nerve and, slowly but surely, its coupe developed into a sales success. This was helped by adding the new 3.6-litre AJ6 engine to the line-up in 1983 to give a more affordable option to the existing 5.3-litre V12 model.

In time, the engines grew in size and a facelift in 1991 kept the XJS (now without a hyphen) selling in decent numbers. By the time it went off sale in 1996, Jaguar’s faith in this model was rewarded with a total of 115,413 of all versions, and it was the longest running production model in the company’s history.

Jaguar XJ220 (1992)

An absolute sales dud when new, the XJ220 is an important car for Jaguar as a warning of how not to over-promise and under-deliver. It also demonstrates how even a perceived failure when new can go on to become a halo model for a company.

When it was first unveiled, the XJ220 was set to have a V12 engine and four-wheel drive. The production came with a turbocharged V6 and rear-wheel drive, yet it could still easily brush past 210mph thanks to 542bhp from it mid-mounted motor.

A global recession, however, saw well-heeled buyers take fright and the XJ220 managed to eventually shift 281 units. However, posterity has been kinder to the XJ220 and it’s now judged as one of the very best supercars of the era and a showcase for everything Jaguar could offer at the time of its launch.

Jaguar XJ40 (1986)

The XJ40 had a very long development periods, taking 15 years from the original plan to replace the original XJ to the launch of the new model in 1986 due to a combination global financial woes and industrial strife at Jaguar.

The XJ40 was a big leap forward thanks to its new engines, shared with the XJ-S, less weight, better aerodynamics, and improved performance over the old XJ6. It also provided more cabin space.

There were some reliability issues to deal with early on, but Jaguar showed admirable skill at sorting these and developing the XJ40 into a world class luxury saloon that evolved the XJ template for a new generation of buyers.

Autocar - The 20 Most Important Jaguars Ever Made

Jaguar X300 XJR (1994)

Jaguar had offered an XJR version of the XJ40 between 1988 and 1992, but that car made do with only 251bhp, sports suspension, and a body kit. The all-new XJR of 1994 based on the latest X300 generation of XJ saloon was a very different animal.

A supercharged 4.0-litre engine gave this new XJR 321bhp, 0-60mph in 5.7 seconds, and a 155mph top speed to deal a very British rival for the BMW M5. At the same time, the XJR also retained all of the luxury saloon comfort of its sister models.

Fast car buyers lapped up the XJR, which had styling that was a very clear nod to the original 1968 XJ’s and defined how the company’s large car would look for the next 16 years.

Jaguar XJ X308 (1997)

A lesson in don’t fix it if it ain’t broke was superbly delivered by the X308 generation of Jaguar XJ. There were apparently few changes to the exterior looks, though this belies just how much work was done, so it appeared very similar to the previous X300 model. Buyers were happy as the handsome lines stayed but with subtle updates.

Much less modest was the new engine range under the bonnet of the X308. Jaguar’s latest 3.2 and 4.0 litre V8s delivered, respectively, 240 and 290bhp. A 370bhp supercharged XJR was also a key part of the line-up.

The X308 was a sales hit and earned Jaguar newfound honours in reliability and satisfaction surveys, which made both buyers and dealers very happy.

Jaguar XK8 (1996)

While the XJS had carried the sports coupe torch for Jaguar with charm, the new for 1996 XK8 was a vastly better car in every respect. The sleek looks had an air of the E-type about the headlights, and both the Coupe and Convertible didn’t have a bad line or angle. It was the same inside where Jaguar deftly mixed trad and modern.

Under the bonnet was a new V8 engine that would soon be shared with the XJ. It delivered a blend of pace and refinement that was a trademark of Jaguar’s sports cars and put the XK8 into contention with the likes of the BMW 8 Series and Porsche 911. Jaguar moved further into Porsche’s territory with the XKR that used a supercharger to deliver as much as 400bhp and 0-60mph in 5.1 seconds.

The next generation XK range moved to an aluminium frame and body to save weight while retaining a similar restrained elegance that kept it in the running until it was replaced by the F-type in 2014 that further distilled this formula.

Autocar - The 20 Most Important Jaguars Ever Made

Jaguar S-type (1998)

Aware it needed to broaden its appeal to bring in more sales, Jaguar released the S-Type in 1998 to compete against the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, and MercedesBenz E-Class. Tough crowd. Banking on customers wanting something different to the German’s style, Jaguar harked back to its MkII for inspiration. It worked to an extent, though the lines were contrived to allow for passenger and boost space. Inside, the S-type was more successful in its looks, if not initial build quality. However, this improved greatly with a facelift in 2004, and the S-type was also fitted with a 2.7-litre V6 turbo diesel to give it more company car appeal.

The S-type R was a worthy BMW M5 rival thanks to its 400bhp supercharged V8 motor. While a qualified success, the S-type is perhaps more important in Jaguar history for paving the way for the XF that really did give the Germans a scare. Ford had purchased Jaguar in 1989, and this car shared its platform with the Lincoln LS.

Jaguar XF (2007)

If the S-type’s looks were a pastiche, the 2007 Jaguar XF showed exactly how Design Director Ian Callum wanted the company’s cars to forge a new path. There were hints of Jaguar’s past saloons, but the XF was a thoroughly modern take on an executive saloon to take on rivals from Germany.

A range of V6 petrol and diesel engines, plus petrol V8s that included a supercharged option (for the XF-R), were available to begin with.

In 2011, Jaguar added the four-cylinder 2.2-litre turbo diesel when it facelifted the XF and took the fight to the heart of this sector. It’s telling that Jaguar’s annual sales tally went up noticeably when the smaller diesel became available.

A Sportbrake estate arrived a year later and rounded off a superb range that was then replaced by the second generation XF in 2015.

Jaguar XJ X350 (2003)

There were those who felt the traditional look of this new XJ saloon made it feel outdated at launch. However, beneath the looks lay a bang up to date full aluminium core that made the XJ as much as 400kg lighter than key rivals. With much less weight to lug around, the X350 generation of XJ was more fuel efficient, faster, and rode poor surfaces with sublime ease. It also handled in a way no other luxury saloon could match.

Plenty loved the way this car looked outside and inside, but others wanted a more up to the minute big Jaguar, which demonstrated the dilemma Jaguar’s designers have faced for decades.

Autocar - The 20 Most Important Jaguars Ever Made

Jaguar C-X75 (2010)

Even more than the XJ220, the C-X75 remains a massive “what if” for Jaguar. The achingly pretty supercar introduced the idea of an electric drivetrain to the brand, albeit one powered by twin gas turbines rather than a battery pack.

With help from Williams Advanced Engineering, it was every bit as attention-grabbing as the original launch of the E-Type.

Four electric motors, one for each wheel, gave the C-X-75 a total of 778bhp, 0-62mph in 2.9 seconds, and a 199mph top speed.

Potential customers were desperate to get their hands on one of the planned 250 production cars, but the project was shelved after a mere five prototypes had been completed. A C-X75 did appear in the James Bond film Spectre – powered by a conventional V8 - but that was as far as the Jaguar supercar got to road going reality.

Jaguar XE (2015)

The X-Type of 2001 failed to challenge cars like the BMW 3 Series in the compact luxury car space, and it died in 2009. In 2015, the XE returned to the class. The handsome four-door saloon was the first in its class to come with an aluminium base as well as using this lightweight material for its suspension.

Inside, it was similar in style to the second-generation XF, which meant good looks and comfort. The XE was the first Jaguar to make use of the firm’s Ingenium engine in petrol and diesel forms. It was a clever and efficient engine, but reliability issues cast a shadow over the XE as time moved on. From 2020, Jaguar also offered the XE with mild hybrid power.

Where the XE missed out on really upsetting its German rivals was not adding estate, coupe, and convertible versions to the range. In the end, the XE never achieved its hoped-for sales 100,000-plus units per year, managing less than half that in its best year in 2016.

Jaguar XJ X351 (2010)

The XF had laid the groundwork for the arrival of Jaguar’s new luxury flagship in 2010 when an all-new XJ arrived. Described as a sport limousine, it fulfilled its brief to perfection, even if was not quite as roomy in the rear seats as some rivals.

The small inconvenience didn’t deter Jaguar’s loyal XJ customers nor a lot of new-to-the-brand buyers. The mix of traditional materials and modern lines in the cabin was coupled with top drawer refinement, plus the XJ was superb fun to drive. The expected petrol and diesel engine line-up was on offer, yet this is where Jaguar may have missed a trick by not giving customers a hybrid option when so many of its competitors were going down this route.

Sales of this final generation of XJ (so far) ended in 2019 with sluggish sales. It was supposed to be replaced by an all-new, all electric XJ but that car was cancelled in 2021.

Autocar - The 20 Most Important Jaguars Ever Made

Jaguar F-Pace (2016)

It might have been so late to the large SUV party that most rivals were on to their third generation by 2016, but the F-Pace was nonetheless a great addition to Jaguar’s range. Good looking, roomy inside, and very good to drive, it was exactly what you wanted a Jaguar SUV to be. It was ably assisted by a range of petrol, diesel and hybrid engines that were a good match against rivals and what buyers wanted.

The rapid SVR with its 542bhp supercharged 5.0-litre V8 added some glamour, too.

With its launch in 2016, Jaguar’s sales figures broke the 100,000 barrier for the first time. It was no coincidence this was the same year the F-Pace arrived and showed how crucial SUV sales were, which encouraged the addition of the E-Pace in 2017 and the all-electric I-Pace a year after that.

SS100 Jaguar (1936)

Produced between 1936 and 1939, the SS100 marked a significant shift for Swallow Sidecars earlier focus on saloons and tourers. It was one of the first sports cars to bear the Jaguar name, and its design combined elegance with performance, featuring a sleek, aerodynamic body and a powerful engine capable of reaching a theoretical top speed of 100 mph—a remarkable feat for its era. The car's engineering innovations, such as its overhead valve engine and lightweight construction, made it a competitive choice for motorsport enthusiasts. Despite being built for the road, many owners tested its limits on the track, showcasing its versatility and durability.

The SS 100 quickly gained a reputation for its speed, style, driving dynamics and aesthetic appeal, solidified its status as a legend in the annals of automotive history and one of the most iconic sports cars of the 1930s.

Jaguar I-Pace (2018)

The future was very bright for Jaguar in 2018 when its I-Pace all-electric SUV was launched. The press loved it, the car won European Car of the Year in 2019, and sales were good in a market still coming around to the idea of EVs.

There was a huge amount to like about the I-Pace as the way it drove and performed were what you’d want from a Jaguar. It also came with a decent EV range and looks that shared the same handsome design cues as the XF and XJ saloons.

Importantly, Jaguar was ahead of a lot of the competition with its EV model. It should have put the firm in a good position, but its rivals caught up fast and now the I-Pace has been consigned to history like all of the company’s other models as it heads in a new direction. The I-Pace is the main car used by Waymo in its autonomous-taxi trials being carried out in California and Arizona.

Editor - An obvious exclusion from the 20 cars was the SS100

For Sale Ex Juan-Manuel Fangio/Jenson Button C-Type

Fiskens showrooms in central London are famous fixtures for the collector’s car landscape.

1952 Jaguar C-Type #XKC-018

◊ Famously purchased new by the great Juan Manuel Fangio.

◊ Now offered by 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button.

◊ Period race history in Argentina, one of the fastest C-Types today.

◊ Wins at Goodwood, Monaco, Silverstone Classic and more.

◊ Pebble Beach and Mille Miglia appearances.

XKC 018 was purchased new by 5-time Formula 1 world champion JuanManuel Fangio and raced extensively in Argentina in its early years by local Jaguar distributor Jose Millet.

Conserved in an incredibly original state over the years, the XJ-C is now being offered from the collection of another F1 world champion, Jenson Button, after many years of successful historic racing. The only C-Type specified in Bronze Metallic over silver trim, XKC 018 caught Fangio’s eye at the Belgium Motor Show. The sale was such a publicity coup for Jaguar that they let the car go for half the sale price of $6,000!

Unsurprisingly, Maserati declined to allow their new 1953-star driver to race in a rival's car and so Fangio sold XKC 018 to friend and Argentine Jaguar distributor Jose Millet.

Millet painted 018 red and white and raced her between 1953 and 1956, achieving 3 podiums across 1000km races and Hillclimb's.

In 1983, 018 passed to renowned collector Bill Tracy who was delighted and surprised to find she had survived her South American chapter with original bodywork and engine. Actively campaigned in historic racing since 1997, 018 was purchased by her second Formula One World Champion, Jenson Button, in 2016.

A front-running competitor and a proven winner with a golden ticket to the big four events, XKC 018 is indelibly linked to two formidable drivers and will be right at home in the world's greatest collections.

POA- Fiskens

Magazine Jaguar World (May 2025)

The May 2025 edition of Jaguar World includes the following feature stories: -

◊ XK8 Vs Mercedes-Benz SL350: The Mercedes-Benz SL is often seen as the most sensible and grown up grand tourer. But can it match the enjoyment offered by Jaguar’s XK8?

◊ Abbott XK120 Four-seater: When the owner of this XK120 wanted a more practical car, he asked a UK-based coachbuilder to convert his car into a unique four-seater drophead coupe style of body, that although kept the standard car’s shape, also offered more interior room including a rear bench. The result was a totally unique and more practical example.

◊ Modified E-Type: Can I let you in on a well-kept secret? Early E-Types aren’t that comfortable to drive. Wanting a practical classic Jaguar for touring, the owner of this Series 2 had the car sensibly updated resulting in a discreet but highly usable E-type.

◊ XK 150 at 20: After two decades of the last four seat Jaguar GT, Paul Walton revisits the aluminium XK. The X150 generation of XK wasn’t just a new car but the start of a new design philosophy that would influence all future models. To mark the 20th anniversary of the car’s debut, they look at its history and importance before driving a beautiful early example.

◊ Facelift XJS - Improving The Breed: How one reader slowly developed a love for Jaguar's most controversial GT.

◊ Buying an I-Pace: What you need to know to buy the first electric Jaguar. While there are undoubtedly many enthusiasts who dislike the idea of driving an electric Jaguar – as the public’s reaction to Type-00 has made very plain – the fact remains that this is the general direction in which motoring is heading.

◊ Workshop - Finding and fixing water leaks: When water finds its way inside a Jaguar, it can spell trouble for the electrics and the metalwork. If you can smell damp whenever you open the door of your Jaguar, see condensation inside the headlights or wonder if electrical gremlins are the cause of so many electrical issues, then the following pages may provide some help.

◊ Q & A: The evolution of oil: How has engine oil evolved, and can it really improve the performance of a car? We get the answers from Oliver Kuhn, deputy head of the Oil Laboratory at LIQUI MOLY.

◊ Revival Wins Sustainability Award: Goodwood Revival has been awarded an Environmental Sustainability Award from Motorsport UK, celebrating the event’s commitment to ensuring a sustainable future for motorsport.

◊ Uncollected Ulez Fines Total £438million: Tens of thousands of drivers are repeatedly ignoring fines relating to the controversial expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in 2023, new data has revealed. Some 1.1 million penalties remain unpaid, totalling £438 million. Of these, one particular vehicle has received 1,077 separate fines worth £2.4 million alone. .

70 Years ago: Mike Hawthorn Wins Silverstone in a Mark VII (May 1955).

Although better remembered today for winning the tragic 1955 Le Mans in a D-type plus being the first British driver to win the Formula 1 World Championship, Mike Hawthorn still enjoyed plenty of success in other variety of cars. One of these was Jaguar's large saloon, the MkVII.

Coming only a few weeks after winning that year's Sebring 12 hours with a D-type, the 26-year-old was entered into the saloon car race that was part of the prestigious Daily Trophy International Trophy meeting in May. His car (LWK 343) had already been used for a variety of races and rallies.

During the race, Hawthorn quickly took the lead, set the lap record and won the race. The works cars took the top three places. Another fine victory for Jaguar.

Magazine - Classic Jaguar (April/May 2025)

The April/May edition of Classic Jaguar includes the following feature stories:

◊ Twin Test: Can the XJ12 S1 steal the "Best Car in the World" title from Rolls-Royce? The Silver Shadow was in the eyes of many, the best car money could buy in the seventies. But one of the few cars that ever truly challenged it in the eyes of the public was the XJ12 S1. Despite its lower price was it as good? They test two cars fit for royalty to find out.

◊ S.S.1 Airline: Although it used a chassis and engine sourced from Standard, it can be argued the S.S.1 was where it all began for Jaguar as a manufacturer. They explain its history before driving an example of the rare Airline model from 1935.

◊ Early XJ-S: Chassis No. 8. Retained as an Engineering Testbed and renovated over the decades.

◊ Early XJ40 Driven: Jaguar is no stranger to technically-led controversy. They drove the car that usurped the XJ6.

◊ Goodwood Revival: They sent a team of photographers to capture the worlds best historic track event.

◊ Buying The XK8: Paul Walton argues why the first generation XJ makes the perfect first classic Jaguar. .

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U K: Goodwood April Members' Meeting - Auction Results

1970 E-Type S2 4.2 Litre Auto. Restored 2015. Sold (Au$59,750)

1966 E-Type S1 2+2 Coupé. £10,000 spent recently. Sold (Au$62,200)

1952 XK120SE Coupé. Extensively upgraded. Not Sold (£70-100k)

1960 XK150 3.8 Litre RHD Roadster. Original. Sold (Au$148,200)

1964 E-Type S1 3.8 Litre Coupé. Restored 2022. Sold (Au$131,500)

1953 XK120SE Roadster. Extensively upgraded. Sold (Au$131,500)

1960 XK150 3.8 Litre RHD Drophead Coupé. Sold (Au$143,500)

1972 E-Type S3 V12 Coupé. Restored 2014. Sold (Au$95,600)

420G Manual O/D 68,639 miles . Sold (Au$59,750)

1997 XJ6 3.2 Litre X300 Executive, 79,600 miles. Sold (Au$3,000)

(Au$1,260)

miles.

2004 XKR 4.2 Coupe. Auto. 83,151 miles. Sold (Au$14,200)

XJ6 X300 3.2 Litre Sport Auto. 97,792 miles. Sold (Au$3,000)

2004 XK8 4.2 Coupe Auto. 96,303 miles. Sold (9,200)

U K: ACA Classic Auction Results (April)

1959 XK 150. 3.4 Litre. Older restoration. Sold (Au$88,800)

2004 XKR 4.2 Auto. Special edition. Sold (Au$15,300)

1989 XJR-S 5.3 Auto. Early restoration. 1 of 297. Sold (Au$14,200)

1974 E-Type 5.3 V12 Auto Roadster Series 3. Sold (Au$85,500)

1969 Daimler V8 250 Auto. Older restoration. Sold (Au$22,500)

1989 Daimler Double Six HE Auto. Sold (Au$21,500)

1968 Daimler V8 250. Older restoration. Sold (Au$16,250)

1933 Daimler 15. Older body-off restoration. Sold (Au$8,200)

JDCSA Classified Adverts

FOR SALE: 1970 E-Type Series 2

All original. Matching numbers motor and gearbox. Car imported 16 years ago. It is still in original condition. Could do with some sprucing up.

PRICE $120,000

Ring owner Frank 0408 845 142

For more info and photos.

FOR SALE: 2015 F Type Coupe

3.0L V6 Supercharged. 30,300km

White Polaris with black pack kit

Options - Red leather sports interior & seats, 19'' wheels, glass panoramic roof.

PRICE- $73,000 ONO

Contact Simon 0480 469 176

For more info and photos.

FOR SALE: 1975 XJ6 SERIES II

This outstanding example of Jaguar’s second iteration of the famed XJ6 is offered for immediate sale.

A well-known club car for the past 13 years that has travelled less than 2900 km each year.

Regularly serviced - most recently (February) by Classic & Sports Cars Boutique – comment “a good car, nothing to report”.

PRICE - $19,875

Contact: Michael Pringle 0418 311 422

FOR SALE: 1988 XJ-S Coupe

5.3 Litre V12 Auto

◊ Owned for 17 years

◊ In excellent condition, inside & out.

◊ Has always been regularly serviced and maintained and garaged undercover.

POA - All Offers Considered Contact Rick Luff 0411 426 913 Email: - rickluff@iinet.net.au

Specialist Measuring Equipment FOR SALE

▪ 1 x 1/4 inch torque wrench. Never used - $50

▪ 1 x 300 mm Electronic Digital Caliper. Never used - $50

Four High Precision NSK micrometres. Accuracy .001 of mm. This equates to 1/2500 of an inch!!

▪ 1 x 0 -25 mm. Used for 1 project- $125

▪ 1 x 25-50 mm. Used for 1 project- $125

▪ 1 x 50-75 mm. Never used - $150

▪ 1 x 50-75 mm. Never used - $150

Call Paul Kuhlmann on 0413185226 and leave a message. I will get back ASAP!! Make a deal for the lot !

FOR SALE: 1996 XJ X300 3.2L X300 with the AJ16 engines is one of the most reliable Jaguars ever built. This car is no exception.

Low kilometres 130, 000. Runs superbly. Books since new, 2 owners, immaculate condition, arctic blue.

Paintwork perfect. Maintained by Tony at Stepney Autos

Lovely car but have to down size.

PRICE REDUCED$12,500

Please ring Mark - 0401 444 919

FOR SALE: 1964 MkX

JDCSA Classified Adverts

Project Car. 27 years I bought the car and drove it for 6 months. I parked it to work on it but unfortunately I never got around to it.

PRICE - Best Offer

Please contact Steve Jones (m) 0408 622 646 Vehicle near Williamstown/Barossa.

FOR SALE: 1965 MK10

4.2 Litre

Beautifully presented MK10 Jaguar.

Stunning white paintwork with red leather interior.

Stunning woodwork, carpets, hood lining. Carpeted boot. Complete new aircon system. Part of the family over 35 years

PRICE REDUCED - $28,500

Please contact Chris Michael for details - 0417 817 516

FOR SALE: 2002 XK8

Convertible - Sold New in 2003

The car presents as new inside & out. More photographs available

PRICE $45,000 negotiable.

Please call Steve Weeks 0414 952 416 for more details

FOR SALE: XJ X308 Sports

3.2 Litre V8

207,000 Km

PRICE $15,000 ONO

Contact Brian 0427 373 086

WANTED

Front seats from MK2 for Daimler project.

Please contact Michael Pringle 0418 311 422

FOR SALE: 1978 XJ-S

Project Car.

Suffered engine failure. Dormant for some years. Current owner bought it as a non-going project 10-12 years ago. Project has stalled. The pre-HE V12 engine motor has undergone a careful rebuilding process. Body repairs and repaint required. Brakes will need work. The interior seats restored but carpets and trim replacement required

PRICE - Best Offer

Please contact Jim Barratt 0400 344 455 to make arrangements to see the car. Vehicle in workshop in Georgetown, 200 km north of Adelaide.

FOR SALE: 1985 XJ-S V12 HE

Body panels are not bad. Interior no good. Suit restoration or parts. Tyres are like new. Located at Morgan.

PRICE $3,000 - Negotiable

Please contact Craig on 0421 400 282

Mk10, 420G - Register Minutes (April 2025)

XJ , Mk 10 & 420G Register

The XJ, Mk10 & 420G Register meet the second Wednesday of each month.

Minutes of meeting held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 9th April 2025, at the Bartley Hotel, West Lakes Shore.

Present:

David & Margaret Bicknell, Tom & Marj Brindle, Peter & Heather Buck, Andrew & Margaret Byles, Don Bursill, Bob & Daphne Charman, Don & Elaine Cardone, Alan & Lurraine Davis, Fay Leyton, Bob & Sandy Mack, Louis Marafioti, Dean McCarthy, Paul Moore, Angela Nicklin, Trevor Norley, Borys & Elaine Potiuch, Charlie & Mary Saliba, Nick Tumitz.

Apologies:

Steve Arthur, Margaret Bursill, Walter & Beryl Bullock, Richard & Dianne Chuck, Jeannie DeYoung, Don & Toni Heartfield, Darryl Leyton, Gary & Oggi Monrad, David Nicklin, Sandy Nicholson, Michael Pringle & Jo Pringle, David Taddeo, Don & Kathy Tyrrell.

Previous Minutes:

Acceptance proposed and approved by Heather Buck & seconded by Alan Davis.

Tonight’s Lucky Square Raffle: Tonight’s winner was won by Paul Moore.

Welfare: My Sister Jeannie DeYoung admitted to Hospital for a short stay, got out, slipped over turning on a light and back in Hospital for a hip replacement. New hip the next morning and is now back on the road to recovery.

Birthdays: 11th April Louis Marafioti is 77. 12th is Bobby’s 77, and Alan Davis is the 16th and lot older.

General Business:

1. All British Car Clubs Picnic Day at the Birdwood Mill. – Sunday 27th April. Bob and Trevor Norley will do the marshalling.

2. A few calendars left for members

3. XJ Register Cinema in the North Event - 24th, 25th and 26th May. Details available from Trevor Norley and posted in the Events section of Tidyhq. Don’t forget to bring fold up chairs with you.

4. This year’s Register Xmas Dinner and Show is booked for Saturday the 13th December at the Glenelg Golf Club. Is now online and tickets selling already.

5. Don’t forget our XJ Register Auction night in November at the Bartley Tavern.

6. 18th July is the Club’s annual dinner.

Car Talk

▪ Peter & Heather Buck: Sweet as ever. Going great.

▪ Don Bursill: Series 2 XJ12 going well. Checking rear wheel bearing.

▪ Andrew & Margaret Byles: Working on XJR this month and XJ timing belts.

▪ Don Bursill: Series 2 XJ12 going well. Checking rear wheel bearing.

▪ Don Cardone: XJS going well. Had the wheels rotated and balanced.

▪ Bob & Daff Charman: XJ getting the rust cut out and re painted.

▪ Alan & Lurraine Davis: X Type ready for some paint work. Going in after Bob’s is finished.

▪ Fay Leyton: Took the XJ for a run to Clare and Gladstone.

▪ Bob & Sandy Mack: XJ going well. New filter and oil.

▪ Louis Marafioti: 1999 XJ8 going well and so is he!

▪ Dean McCarthy: Partner came home from holiday in America.

▪ Angela Nicklin: Started the XJ8 and took the Ser 1 for a run.

▪ Trevor Norley: XJ Ser3 serviced on the 9th. Don’t forget folding chairs for Blyth.

▪ Borys & Elaine Potiuch: XJ good. XF new battery.

▪ Charlie & Mary Saliba: X300 started one day, battery flat the next.

▪ Nick Tumitz: New battery in the X300.

Meeting closed at 8.15pm: Bob thanked all members for their attendance.

Next meeting: To be held on Wednesday 14th May, at the Bartley Tavern. See you all there.

Bob Charman, XJ Register secretary

1955 Jaguar XK 140 Ghia Coupe for Sale

This 1955 Jaguar XK 140

will be auctioned at the "The

Italy on 25 May 2025. The car was manufactured in January 1955 as a left-hand drive chassis without bodywork and sent to France. It was the first of four cars bodied by Carrozzeria Ghia. Estimate: €200.000 - €300.000.

Club Notices

CLASSIC MARQUE

Classic Marque is the official magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia (JDCSA). The opinions and views expressed in published articles are wholly those of the respective authors, and are not necessarily those of Jaguar, the Editor, the Club, or its 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.

Ghia Coupe

Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este"

JDCSA March 2025 General Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the JDCSA General Meeting held on Tuesday, 1st April 2025, at The Junction, 470 Anzac Highway, Camden Park.

Meeting opened at 7:30 pm

Apologies: Boris Potiuch, Peter and Ros Holland, Tim White, Phil Prior, Graham Franklin, Bruce Davis, Andrew and Mili Costi, Graham and Betty Moore, Fred Butcher, Bev and Wayne Butterick, Don Tamblyn, Dane Wilden, Arcadia Komaromi

Visitor: David Roach (previous member) has a 1995 Daimler X300

Welfare: Other than his own leg injury and Phil Prior’s car issues on the way to the rally, Steve Weeks reported no other welfare issues known.

Previous Minutes: Minutes of the 4th March 2025 meeting were Moved as correct by Tricia Clarke and seconded by Alan Bartram. Accepted by the meeting

Business Arising: nil

President’s Report: Michael Pringle reported that the second government grant report was due soon and that the underspend of $70.45 from the first grant is being recalled by the department.

Jo Orford has had a clean out of old magazines which members are invited to take home.

Vice President’s Report: Tim away at Rally

Secretary’s Report: Correspondence in: the March Australia Jaguar Magazine and the March April Queensland Jaguar Driver, which will be added to the library. The latter included a call for owners of Mark 7, 8 and 9’s to add to a register of these vehicles being compiled across New Zealand and Australia.

Treasurer’s Report: Heather reported that despite having to pay tax soon the Club is expected to come in on budget. Next year’s budget is being prepared and will go to the next Executive meeting. In response to a question from the floor, Heather reported that the club has $73,000 odd in term deposit and around $20,000 in the operational account.

Membership Secretary’s Report: Daff reported new memberships are averaging 2 per month. Daphne has certificates and badges ready for the Annual Dinner.

Editor & Events Report: No report with Graham at Rally.

Logbooks Report: Details of the special sessions for renewal of logbooks are in the current issue of Classic Marque as well as at the next few Register meetings.

MSCA Report: Barry Kitts hoped that members would be interested in attending the next historic race meeting at Mallala on 12th and 13th April.

Librarian Report: Tom Brindle brought along a few books and magazines however members were again urged to pre-order library materials by phoning Tom with the full catalogue available on the website.

Regalia Report: Michael was pleased to report that Jan Franklin has volunteered to be the new Coordinator of Regalia, with ordering being done totally online in future.

Register Reports:

Multivalve Register: Peter Buck reported the last meeting at The Kensi on 27th March was well attended with 36 members. His Register is still looking for volunteers to marshal. The next event is the run to Melba’s Chocolate Factory at Woodside on 10th April, followed by lunch at The Barker hotel.

Compact Register: Phil Prior away at Rally.

XJ, MK10 & 420G Register: Bob handed over to Trevor Norley who reported on the run to Blyth, Burra and Pt Broughton. Rooms are still available. Members attending the Show and Shine at Pt Broughton were urged to fill out the Entry Form as a Public Liability requirement of the organisers.

E, F & GT Register: Bruce Davis away but reported in that he has 6 XJS’s for the Birdwood Picnic day. The next Register meeting will be held at Richmonds on 16th April, and a car run and lunch in May.

SS/Pushrod Register: nothing to report XK, 7, 8 & 9 Register: Steve Weeks reported the next Register activity will be a normal meeting at 2:00 pm on 23rd May at a member’s home, which will include logbook processing.

The October Border Run to Clare planning is being progressed by Moira.

Ladies Social Register Report: Tricia reported the visit to Carrick Hill and lunch at The Arkaba Hotel was very successful. The next lunch will be held on 15th May at the Flagstaff Hotel, with future events including a High Tea and a Lake Lunch.

Members were advised that tickets for the Annual Jaguar Dinner, being held Friday 18th July, will open on TidyHQ on the 1st May.

General Business:

1. The Birdwood Picnic Day on 27th April now has 240 cars entered, and entries will close at the end of the week. If we cannot get enough marshals from within the Club, we will have to pay Birdwood Mill for extra of their marshals. Unfortunately, the local pizza café has closed but Dane Wilden has confirmed that people are able to bring BBQs or use the one that is on-site.

There will be a special display of XJS’s and XJC’s.

2. The Rover Car Club have invited JDCSA to join them on a run to Mannum on 18th May.

3. Michael asked for members to make suggestions to him for future guest speakers.

Next meeting: Tuesday 6th May at The Junction and the May General meeting will have a guest speaker from the RAA and an interactive session testing our knowledge of current road rules.

Meeting Closed: Michael shared a bit of humour before closing at 7:58 pm.

END

JDCSA - Club Directory 2025

Club Postal Address: PO Box 6020, Halifax Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Club Web Site / Email

Web: www.jdcsa.com.au

Email: hello@jdcsa.tidymail.co

President: Michael Pringle Mobile: 0418 311 422 president@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Vice President: Tim White Mobile: 0419 809 021 vicepresident@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Treasurer: Heather Buck Mobile: 0432 549 086 treasurer@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Monthly Meetings: 1st Tuesday of the month (Feb - Dec) 7.30pm at “The Junction”, 470 Anzac Highway, Camden Park. (Near the Morphettville Racecourse). Members can choose to have a meal from 6.00pm prior to the meeting.

Your Committee

Secretary Moira Lugg Mobile: 0407 727 459 secretary@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Committee Member: PeterHolland Phone: 0408 810 884 pholland@senet.com.au

Committee Member: Vacancy

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

Register Secretaries/Committee members

SS, Mk IV, & Mk V

Meet TBA

Graham Franklin: (0490 074 671 E: ssregister@jdcsa.tidymail.co

XK & MK 7, 8, 9 - Meet TBA

Steve Weeks: 0414 952 416 E: xk789register@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Mk 1, 2, S Type, 420 (Compact) Meet TBA

Phil Prior: 0402 670 654. E: compactregister@jdcsa.tidymail.co

XJ, 420G, & MK X

Meet 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Bob Charman: 0421 482 007 E: xjregister@jdcsa.tidymail.co

E, F & GT

Meet 3rd Thursday every 2nd month. Bruce Davis: 0400 872 438 E: efgtregister@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Multi-Valve - Meet 4th Thursday of the odd Calendar month. Peter Buck: 0421 061 883 E: multivalveregister@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Jaguar Ladies Register:

Meet 3rd Thursday every 2nd month. Tricia Clarke: 0422 128 066 jaguarladiesregister@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Club Services/Club Representatives

Editor/Events Coordinator: Graham Franklin Mobile: 0490 074 671 Email: editor@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Librarian: Tom Brindle. Phone (08) 8387 0051. E: librarian@ jdcsa.tidymail.co

Marque Sports Car Association (MSCA): Club Representative: Barry Kitts: 0412 114 109

All British Day: -

Club Representative: Fred Butcher: 0428 272 863

Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs (FHMCSA): Club Representative: David Burton Mobile: 0417 566 225

Technical Officer: Geoff Mockford Phone: (08) 8332 3366 Mobile: 0438 768 770

Public Officer: Steve Weeks Mobile: 0414 952 416. E: publicofficer.@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Archives: Peter Holland, Dave Burton, Graham Franklin Email: hello@jdcsa.tidymail.co

TidyHQ Administrator: Tim White. Mobile: 0419 809 021. E: thqadmin@ jdcsa.tidymail.co

Web Master: Phil Prior/Tim White Phil Prior. Mobile: 0402 670 654. Tim White. Mobile: 0419 809 021. webmanager@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Logbook Compliance Officer:

• Tim White - Phone: 0419 809 021. E: logbookofficer@jdcsa.tidymail.co

To obtain MR334 Application Forms

• Geoff Mockford: 0438 768 770

• Evan Spartalis: 0408 827 919

• Roger Adamson: 0421 052 518

• Tim White: 0419 809 021