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1997 Jaguar XJ6 X300 3.2L
Very well maintained, low kilometre X300 having only travelled 135,861 km and in excellent condition inside and out. Finished in Ice Blue with Oatmeal leather trim the car comes with full service history inc. stamped service log.
Jaguar XF Luxury 3L V6 petrol in excellent condition inside and out. Very well maintained, the car comes with full Jaguar franchise service history including service log, invoices, owner manuals and spare key, excellent value for money.
2007 Jaguar XK X150 4.2L V8 Coupe
Powered by a 224kW 4.2-litre V8 this well maintained example comes with: service history, log book, invoice file, various owner manuals, and a spare key. Finished in Lunar Grey with elegant Ivory leather and Walnut wood inserts.
2018 Range Rover Velar P250 S 2L Petrol
2017 MY18 Range Rover Velar P250 S 2L 4 cylinder turbo petrol all-wheel drive in stunning Santorini Black with Light Oyster Windsor leather. Travelled just 44,381 km, this well-kept example comes with full Land Rover franchise history.
2011 Jaguar XF 3L V6 Petrol Luxury
Club Torque - President’s Report (October 2025)
As this is my first report as President, I’d like to begin by sincerely thanking the many members who attended the AGM. I was genuinely touched by the support shown on the night and in the days that followed.
I extend my thanks also to outgoing Executive members Michael Pringle and Heather Buck for their contributions to the Club.
A special thank you goes to Suzanne Jarvis for stepping into the casual vacancy of Secretary. Her organisational skills and dedication gave me the confidence to take on this new role, knowing the Club’s administration remains in capable hands.
My thanks also to Peter Thomas for nominating as Treasurer. By doing so, Peter allows Heather Buck a welldeserved break after an outstanding seven years of service in that role. The Executive has formally recorded our appreciation to Heather for her exceptional contribution. October is shaping up to be one of our busiest months, and preparations are well underway for our flagship public event — SA Jag Day.
Suzanne Jarvis and her team of volunteers are doing a fantastic job with the planning, and I encourage everyone to bring along their car(s) to help make this a spectacular showcase of our cherished SS, Jaguar, Daimler, and Lanchester marques.
Our Register Secretaries continue to devote many hours to planning and hosting events, and their work forms a vital part of the Club’s structure. With a membership of over 500, their efforts ensure members can engage on a more personal and social level. The Club extends its sincere thanks for their ongoing commitment.
While reports on recent events appear elsewhere in the magazine, I want to mention the E, F & GT Run, which enjoyed an excellent turnout. Despite the long drive, it was clearly worth the effort!
I also had the pleasure of attending the Ladies Social Register lunch and would like to extend warm congratulations to Lusia Guthrie on receiving the Order of Australia Medal.
At our first Executive meeting, we tackled a range of important topics, including a renewed focus on progressing the Strategic Action Plan. With survey results now in hand, we’ve established a working group to take the next steps toward implementation.
Steps have been taken to follow up members who responded that they were prepared to share their skills to support the Club.
Our Club only continues due to the efforts of our volunteers. Thanks go to those who have undertaken First Aid training, funded by our Department of Infrastructure and Transport Grant. Information about Traffic Marshal training will follow.
The November meeting will be brought forward to October 28th due to the clash with Melbourne Cup Day, and we will be holding it at The Marryatville Hotel as a try-out of an alternative ongoing venue. When the Police Club was closed to us, we found it difficult at short notice to find another suitable replacement. Whilst The Junction is still available, we do know that it will be redeveloped in future and want to get ahead of finding an alternative venue.
Thank you all once again for your support. I look forward to an exciting and successful year ahead with you all.
Warm regards,
Moira Lugg President
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WEDNESDAY 15th OCTOBER
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SUNDAY 19th OCTOBER
SUNDAY OCTOBER 26th
TUESDAY 28th OCTOBER
SUNDAY 2nd NOVEMBER 2025
FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER 2025
SATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER 2025
Events Calendar 2025
JDCSA October General Meeting -
‘The Junction”, 470 Anzac Highway. Starts at 7.30pm with meals available from 6:00pm. More details via TidyHq October General Meeting
XJ, MkX, 420G Register Meeting : 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Come and join our monthly meeting. Meet at the Bartley Hotel. More details and registration via TidyHq XJ, MkX, 420G October Register Meeting
XK 7, 8 & 9 Register Border Run - Clare Valley. The full program will include visits to historic homesteads, a day in the old mining town of Burra visiting several historic sites and a variety of hospitality venues, including wineries. More details via TidyHQ XK 7, 8 & 9 Register Border Run
Bay to Birdwood 2025 (Almost fully booked)
More details via email https://baytobirdwood.history.sa.gov.au/
SA JAG DAY - Wigley Reserve, Glenelg: 10am - 2.30pm
Enjoy a magnificent display of 150+ Jaguar and Daimler cars ranging in ages from the mid 1930s to present day. All models, any condition welcome. Celebrating 50th Anniversary of the Jaguar XJC and the Jaguar XJS. 'CATS and CANS' Food Drive is on again! SA Jag Day
JDCSA November General Meeting (Held in October Due to Melbourne Cup)
Marryatville Hotel, 239 Kensington Rd. Starts at 7.30pm with meals available from 6:00pm. More details and registration via TidyHq November General Meeting
XJ, MkX, 420G Register Day Trip to Riverton: 9:00am - 4:00pm
10:00am - Arrival at the Riverton Railway Station for a tour. 12:00pm - Arrival at the Central Hotel for a leisurely three-course lunch, The cost of your meal is $40.00 per person and is to be paid to the hotel staff on the day. More details via TidyHQ Please register via TidyHq XJ, MkX, 420G Register Day Trip to Riverton
Climb to the Eagle 2025: Registrations open Now! To Hahndorf via Eagle on the Hill then to Victor Harbor. Climb to Eagle
SS, Mk IV, Mk V Register Meeting & BBQ. 12.00 noon - 3.00pm
To be held at the home of Bruce & Anne Fletcher (25 Jane St, Willaston), for a BBQ, coffee, nibbles , informal meeting and technical talk. BBQ provided but members asked to bring a small salad. Please register for this event or ring Bruce on 0499 440 046 or Graham on 0490 074 671. SS, Mk IV, Mk V Register Meeting & BBQ
WEDNESDAY 12th NOVEMBER 2025
SUNDAY 16th NOVEMBER 2025
THURSDAY 20th NOVEMBER 2025
THURSDAY 27th NOVEMBER
XJ, MkX, 420G Register Meeting : 6.00pm - 8.30pm Come and join our monthly meeting. Meet at the Bartley Hotel. AUCTION NIGHT More details via email and TidyHQ closer to event. Please mark the date in your diary.
Combined Compact/XK,Mk7, 8, 9 End of Year Christmas Event: 10.30am - 3.30pm Living Choice, 123 Fisher Street, Fullarton. More details and registration via TidyHq
Combined Compact/XK Christmas Event
Jaguar Ladies Social Register - Lunch Cruise & Lunch: 11:00am - 3:00pm Lunch cruise on the 'Kokomo West' at West Lakes. We will board the boat at 11.45 am. Do not be late as the boat leaves at 12 pm sharp. We are also permitted to park in the Hotel carpark. Details in the October magazine and via email and TidyHQ.
Jaguar Ladies November Social Register Event
Multivalve Register Christmas Lunch Run: 10:00am - 3:00pm
We have planned a cruise through the countryside with a pitstop for coffee followed by lunch at a new venue. Free raffle, mixed up with a lot of fun!
We will meet at the Marion Hotel on Marion Road, at 9:45am to leave promptly at 10:00am. More details via email and TidyHQ closer to event. Please mark the date in your diary.
TUESDAY 2nd DECEMBER 2025
SATURDAY 13th DECEMBER
JDCSA December General Meeting
‘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 Mk10 & 420G Register Christmas Dinner & Show 2025: 5.30pm - 11.30pm
Join us at the Glenelg Golf Club for our annual XJ Register Christmas Dinner and Show. Please register via TidyHq XJ Mk10 & 420G Register Christmas Show
Club Torque - Editor’s Column
This month I have been running behind schedule. Nine weeks of enjoying ourselves overseas with another week or so in Dubbo and Sydney has caught up with me. Although the main problem is that at the same time as preparing the October CM edition, I have been finalising the 2026 Club Calendar. (Jan reminded me that I can't do two jobs at once!).
I am happy to say the calendar is all finalised and now with the printer, and will be ready in time for initial distribution on Jag Day. Thank you for all members who provided photographs and those that agreed to include their
car. Following a discussion with a family member, I have included two of Malcolm Adamson's cars, as it is now 12 months since he sadly passed away. Thank you also to Noel Schmidt for his easily recognised handiwork on the front cover.
Getting Jaguar related news has been difficult this month as all media stories have been concentrating on the significant cyber-attack that closed down JLR production through September, together with shutting down spare parts to suppliers worldwide. It is expected to be several weeks before the production lines are running at full capacity and has
cost JLR (and TATA) millions of dollars.
On a happier note, thank you to members who contributed with stories and photos including new members Phil & Leanne Ide with a fantastic story.
I hope all members have got their cars ready for Jag Day. It is a great venue and if you have never displayed your car, come and give it a try. It is only one day a year. See you there!
Finally, a big thank you to the executive committee for awarding Jan and myself Life Membership. It is truly an honour. Cheers Graham
New Committee for 2025/26
The AGM has been finalised for 2025 and we have a 'newish' committee as outlined by President Moira in her inaugural report.
As President, Michael maintained a smooth sailing "ship" for the past two years, and with his vast club experience, he will undoubtedly be back on the
committee in some role or another in the future. Michael has been very supportive in my role as Editor.
Heather Buck will be a big loss as she has done a terrific job in maintaining our healthy finances. Heather has been in the role for 7 years and has left big boots to fill. Personally, Heather has provided
me with great help and ongoing support in many ways including navigating our way through TidyHQ reports. Hopefully Heather will continue to take Minutes at Multivalve meetings and the like, as her reports are flawless.
Editor
November General Meeting - Change of Date & Venue
JDCSA November General Meeting that would normally be held on the 4th of November has been brought forward to the 28th of October as venues are unavailable due to the Melbourne Cup. We are taking the opportunity to try out a new venue'The Marryatville Hotel', 239 Kensington Rd, Marryatville.
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 October, 2025 Classic Marque magazine:
◊ Joel Richards & Catherine Moore:
▪ 1993 Holden Senator 5L Sedan
◊ David Mockford:1978 Jaguar XJ6 S3 4.2L Sedan
◊ Kelvin & Alison Sugars: 1988 Holden Jackaroo 2.6L SUV
◊ Graham & Olga Marr: 2003 Jaguar S-Type 4.2L Sedan
◊ Leeran & Suzanne Myers: 2013 F-Type V6 Convertible
◊ Stuart Morrell & Joanne Marshall: ▪ 1999 Jaguar S-Type 3L Sedan
The following applications listed in the September, 2025 Classic Marque magazine have been accepted:
◊ Shaun & Narelle Williams: 1992 Nissan S13 Silvia 2L Coupe
◊ David, Coco & James Grist: 1996 Jaguar XK8 4.2L Coupe
◊ Richard, Mananti & Robert Beck: ▪ 1986 Jaguar XJ6S3 4.2L Sovereign
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
New Members Story - Phil & Leanne Ide
Q & A with Phil Ide
Were you previously a member of a car club (or perhaps even an old member of this club).
No, unfortunately despite spending some 50 years repairing classic and vintage cars for clients I’ve never owned one myself until recently. Hence, I’ve never been a member of any car club. How you became interested in classic cars. My first job at 15 years of age was as an apprentice spray painter for a local crash repair shop. I later added panel beating to my skill set but my interest really took off in the 1980’s when working with a number of elderly coach builders all of which had self-restored vintage cars. I was learning from some of the best and started doing some work in my garage on a Lotus 7, that led onto a number of Elan and Europa restorations then some big Healeys.
The work just grew over the next 30 years with the most challenging cars being a 1954 Dannenhauer & Stauss, a 1954 Porsche Speedster and a 1959 Lotus 12 Formula 1 car that was driven by Graham Hill in the Dutch, Belgium and Monaco GPs.
Whilst I had a career shift in the late 1990’s I still kept working on classic cars for a small group of clients in my little humble double garage.
The classic cars you own or have owned.
Never passing up a challenge I finally purchased a car of my own, a RHD 1968 E-Type in extremely poor condition. It’s currently in a rotisserie, undergoing a full restoration. I am now recently retired so have the time to get into it and aiming to get it on the road sometime towards the end of 2026.
Your fondest memories owning a classic car.
To be honest seeing this incredibly rusty E-Type coming up the street on a flatbed truck after making the journey from Los Angles was amazing. Finally getting my dream car and my dream challenge to bring back to life a car that was destined for the scrap heap is exciting.
Perhaps a funny motoring experience
Nothing I can think of.
Make, model, details and photos of the car(s) you now own including any history of the car such as when and where you bought it and the like.
Jaguar, E-Type (January) 1968, California car until June 2024 when I purchased it. The car has not been on the road for over 20 years and while the car has suffered considerably, to me it just makes the rebirth even more rewarding.
Phil & Leanne Ide
Editor: There have been some monumental E-Type restorations carried out by members of our club over the years, but this one will be right up there. All the best, and it will be great catching up with you.
New Members Story - Phil & Leanne Ide
Upcoming
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On Sunday, 26th October, JDCSA will present SA Jag Day 2025 at Wigley Reserve, Glenelg.
Display day is the pinnacle of the Club’s calendar, a day when we meet collectively, renew acquaintances and do what we do best, polish and display the vehicles about which we are passionate.
The day also provides an opportunity for the public to get up close and personal, to observe first-hand what motoring can offer – the aesthetic appeal, the sound and smell, the history and the style we seldom see today. It is rewarding to be able to talk to inquisitive people, offer an insight into our special place and be ambassadors for the day.
Dedicated Photograph Area
An added attraction this year will be an area dedicated for members of the public to take photographs in or around three different models. Thank you to generous members Julian and Moira Lugg for providing their distinctive black XK120; Alan Bartram for his white Series II E-Type and John Bergbauer for his burgundy Mk II.
Special Vehicles
The day always produces vehicles of particular interest. This year, there will be two D-Types, one being the all-alloy car of Graeme Schultz (look for the Norman Dewis signature at the rear) and John Young’s hand-built vehicle, copied to the original as much as possible. John Beasley will display his bespoke wide bodied 1965 Series 1.5 E-Type and Alan Baker will have his extensively modified pale primrose Series 1 E-Type available for inspection.
Another attraction will be a display of 10 white cars provided by Classic Jags.
Master of Ceremonies
Peter Clarke will be the Master of Ceremonies for the day and will provide a commentary about vehicles displayed, sponsors and anecdotes throughout the day.
Non-Jaguars/Daimlers
Please note that members of JDCSA with a non-Jag / Daimler classic car on Club Registration, are welcome to bring their car/cars along. A designated area has been provided for display. If you have friends or know of anyone with Jags who are not members of the JDCSA, please let them know they are also welcome to display their cars.
SA Jag Day - Overview
Salvation Army - Cats & Cans
Cats & Cans, an especially important custom, continues this year. The Salvation Army Ingle Farm will be on site to collect non-perishable goods and/ or cash, donated by members, who have been distributing letters to supermarkets or businesses willing to donate.
It would be a great result if the Salvation Army Ingle Farm collection team is inundated with donations.
On-Site -Vendors
We have expanded vendor offerings this year. Regular traders, Cafe2U for coffee and Moos Ice Cream will be present and we welcome Rotary Club of Somerton Park for a sausage sizzle and SeaWave Bistro for an extensive menu offering of seafood, pork and chicken dishes and noodle salads.
Also on site will be John Cronshaw with a selection of motoring books and Kym Arnold with a collection of model Jaguar cars, brochures, badges and the like for sale.
Awards
Regular features continue with People’s Choice awards throughout the day and trophy presentations to close.
We look forward to a bumper display and hope to provide Phil Prior with his goal of 150 cars on the day. Wouldn’t that be a spectacle!
50th Anniversary Cars
This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of both the XJ-S (XJS) and XJC marque.
Whilst both vehicles were released in 1975, production delays resulted in the Australian release being deferred until 1976. JDCSA played a pivotal role in launching both models on the Queen’s birthday weekend, 13th June, 1976 at Mildura during the National Concours event organised by the Club. Numerous members were present at this event and will be able to recount stories for those who are interested.
XJ-S Grand Tourer
The XJ-S (later called XJS) is a luxury grand tourer manufactured from 1975 to 1996, in coupé, fixed-profile and convertible body styles. There were three distinct iterations, with a final production total of 115,413 units over 20 years and seven months.
Originally developed using the platform of the then-current XJ saloon, the XJ-S was noted for its prominent rear buttresses. The early styling was partially by Jaguar's aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer - one of the first designers to apply advanced aero principles to carshowever Sayer died in 1970, before the design was finalised.
Its final iteration, produced from 1991 to 1996, was manufactured after Jaguar was acquired by Ford, who introduced numerous modifications and eliminated the hyphen in the name, marketing Jaguar's longest running model simply as the XJS.
XJ-Coupé
The XJC is a two door Coupé version of the very successful XJ Series II saloons. They were produced from 1975 to 1978 and only a relatively small number were built, especially the V12 powered versions. (Only 10,426 were built by Jaguar/Daimler UK for world distribution.)
The Coupés were produced in both Jaguar and the more upmarket Daimler versions, and they were all fitted with a vinyl roof. Various theories have been put forward to explain the vinyl roof, but the most common belief is that it was a design decision to enhance the appearance of the pillarless saloon. Only a handful of special order XJC's left the factory without a vinyl roof but many owners have removed them over the years.
The XJC used the same advanced mechanical specifications as the saloon and the superb four-wheel disc brakes (four pot callipers and ventilated rotors on the front), fully independent suspension and power assisted rack and pinion steering were very advanced for the time and provided the cars with a legendary smooth and quiet ride with exceptional handling and braking.
SEE YOU ALL THERE!
Cyber Attack Could Be Costing JLR £5 Million A Day
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) experienced a significant cyber-attack starting on August 31, 2025, leading to widespread operational disruptions and a complete shutdown of its IT systems. At the time of going to print, systems had not returned to normal with no cars built during September. JLR has also been unable to provide spare parts to suppliers worldwide.
Timeline of Events
◊ August 31, 2025: The cyber-attack on JLR was detected, prompting the company to shut down its global IT and manufacturing systems to contain the threat. This incident coincided with a critical sales period due to the new UK vehicle registration plates launched on September 1, 2025.
◊ September 1, 2025: As the attack unfolded, JLR's production at key plants in Solihull, Halewood, and Wolverhampton were halted. Staff were instructed to stay home, and the company began a complex recovery process to reboot its systems safely.
◊ September 2, 2025: JLR publicly confirmed the cyber incident, stating that it had taken its IT systems offline as a precautionary measure. The company emphasized that there was currently no evidence of customer data being compromised.
◊ September 9, 2025: JLR announced that its factory staff would remain at home until at least this date, as the company continued to work on restoring its systems. The disruption was affecting not only JLR's production but also its extensive network of global suppliers, causing delays in vehicle assembly and repairs.
◊ September 16, 2025: JLR advised that production systems would be restarted on 24 September.
◊ September 23, 2025: JLR announced the pause on production would continue until 1 October
Impact of the Attack
The cyber-attack has had far-reaching effects on JLR's operations, including:
◊ Production Halts: Key plants were idled, leading to significant delays in vehicle production and deliveries to customers.
JLR has not built any cars since the 1st of September. They announced manufacturing will resume first at the engine facility in Wolverhampton from Monday (October 6), and production at other plants will have a phased return, but it is expected to be several weeks before the production lines are running at full capacity.
◊ Supply Chain Chaos: The attack disrupted JLR's supply chain, affecting suppliers who rely on JLR's systems for orders and logistics, leading to a domino effect on vehicle assembly and repair services. Suppliers warned that the halt could trigger bankruptcies.
◊ Customer Frustration: Dealerships faced challenges in registering vehicles and processing orders, resulting in customer dissatisfaction and delays in service.
How did it happen?
JLR systems were hacked by organised criminals who exploiting a flaw in its IT system, allowing them to gain unauthorized access to the company's data and operations.
The Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters group has claimed responsibility and is believed to have employed voice phishing (vishing) to trick employees into handing over system credentials.
Ongoing Investigation:
JLR has been working with third-party cyber-security specialists to investigate the attack and restore operations. The company indicated that some data may have been affected, and it is informing relevant regulators as part of its response.
This incident has highlighted the vulnerabilities of modern automotive supply chains to cyber threats and the potential for widespread disruption from a single attack.
JLR's response and recovery efforts will be closely monitored as the situation develops.
Cost of Shutdown:
Autocar reported that JLR could be losing up to £5 million a day in profit as it continues to suffer the consequences of the devastating cyber-attack that shut down its operations.
The shutdown of car production in the British firm’s two factories in the UK as well as those in China, India and Slovakia means an average loss of 1000 cars a day, based on normalised production figures, according to David Bailey, professor of business economics at Birmingham Business School.
That equates to a daily revenue loss of around £72 million, which, based on current profit margins, could severely impact the company’s earnings.
There is still no firm date for when JLR will be able to resume production. “With output suspended for all of September, that could result in a £150m profit hit for the firm,” Bailey said.
“The longer the shutdown goes on, the bigger the hit to profit and the more likely it is that customers simply decide to go elsewhere.” .
Editor: Information obtained from numerous sources including JLR media.
Jaguar’s New EV Growls Like a V8
Fake sound generators aren't a novelty anymore, yet Jaguar seems intent into using one in the model that will signal its electric era.
Overview
▪ Jaguar’s upcoming electric GT will feature a simulated V8 soundtrack through speakers.
▪ Sound generator aims to recapture emotional appeal of the brand’s past V8 models.
A newly surfaced spy video of the company’s upcoming electric four-door GT shows that while the brand is moving forward, it still wants to keep a thread of its internal-combustion past alive.
Goto: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=hhAxP5tNYYA
At around the 12-second mark of the video, the camouflaged prototype passes the camera, climbing a small incline as
it does, and the noise is unmistakable. Instead of the muted whirr of an ordinary EV, it delivers the kind of deep grumble more often associated with a Jaguar V8.
Owners will have the option to drive their vehicles in complete silence.
Hyundai kicked off the trend of EVs equipped with ICE soundtracks with the Ioniq 5N, and several others have followed suit. Even Ferrari’s first EV is believed to receive a similar system. . Editor: Information for this story sourced from "CarScoops".
JLR Create First EV Battery Cells Using Recovered Materials
JLR and Altilium have created the first EV battery cells using recovered materials.
By demonstrating that battery cells can be manufactured at scale using recycled materials, the project aims to deliver a carbon reduction technology in battery electric vehicles (BEVs), helping original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) meet their sustainability targets and building the foundations for a resilient battery supply chain.
Altilium and JLR’s automotive-grade NMC 811 multilayer pouch cells were manufactured using cathode active material (CAM) recovered from end-oflife EV batteries.
The concentration of recovered CAM meets the 2036 target for minimum recycled content levels as set out in the EU’s new battery regulations (26% cobalt, 12% lithium, 15% nickel).
Following initial electrochemical testing which demonstrated comparable performance with conventional primary materials – the cells are now undergoing comprehensive validation studies at JLR’s battery testing facilities.
Dr Christian Marston, COO and cofounder of Altilium, commented, “This is a major technical breakthrough and
a vote of confidence in the UK’s ability to lead in battery recycling. We’re taking the first steps to prove that recycled materials can meet performance standards required by the automotive sector, while dramatically reducing emissions and reliance on imported raw materials.”
Altilium’s EcoCathode process recovers 95% of the cathode metals from battery waste and 99% of the graphite. The cathode metals are then upcycled to produce high-nickel CAM, ready for direct reuse in new batteries, while the
graphite undergoes further purification for use in anode production.
Dr David Sellick, product sustainability propulsion SME and JLR project lead, said, “This project marks a significant step forward in reducing the environmental impact of the largest contributor to an EV’s carbon footprint – the battery cell". .
Editor: Information sourced from "Engine Technology International".
JLR and Altilium have created the first EV battery cells using recovered materials.
Sponsor - Shannons
Formula E: Jaguar Appoints New Team Principal
Jaguar TCS Racing’s long-standing Team Principal and Managing Director of JLR Motorsport, James Barclay, has stepped down from his role to take over the management of the McLaren FIA World Endurance Championship program.
James, who was instrumental in returning Jaguar to motorsport, led Jaguar TCS Racing from its announcement in 2015 and has overseen 127 starts, 22 wins, 53 podiums, 14 poles and the 2024 Teams’ World Championship title, the first World Championship title since 1991 - a landmark achievement for the iconic British marque.
Ian James will join Jaguar TCS Racing as Team Principal ahead of the 2025/2026 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
Ian brings with him extensive leadership experience and expertise in Formula E, including two Teams’ and Drivers’ world titles with Mercedes, and most recently as Managing Director and Team Principal of McLaren Electric Racing
Ian will additionally fulfil the role of Managing Director, JLR Motorsport, and will start in October (2025).
"Our JLR Motorsport programmes play a vital role within the business – developing and innovating technology for the future benefit of our customers and inspiring our global 40,000‑strong workforce with a winning mindset.
Ian joins Jaguar TCS Racing at a particularly relevant time for the Jaguar Brand – as hardware and software technology proven on‑track will transfer to the next generation of Jaguar all‑electric road cars previewed by Type 00 – and also for Formula E as we are only a year away from the GEN4 era of regulations. I’m looking forward to working with Ian on leading the team to further success". Chris Thorp, Chairman, JLR Motorsport. . Editor: Information for this story was sourced from Formula E website and Jaguar Media.
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UK: Mk IX Saloon Used For Royal Wedding To Be Auctioned
A 1960 Jaguar MK IX Saloon that was used to chauffeur the Princess of Wales to Pippa Middleton’s wedding is set to go under the hammer in September.
The car in question is finished in Warwick Grey paint with a red leather interior and has travelled just 31,000 miles in its 65-year life, according to auction house H&H Classics.
In terms of history, the car is backed up with a lot of invoices and a V5C logbook, with the current owner spending around £6,000 on its mechanicals in recent years to keep it looking and driving its best. This includes work carried out on its engine, fuel system and brakes.
H&H Classics, said: “The MK IX carries a wonderful sense of presence – big, elegant, and unmistakably of its era. Its royal wedding connection only adds to the story, but it’s also the condition, originality and low mileage that makes this such a compelling example in its own right.
This Jaguar MK IX Saloon is estimated to go for between £30,000 and £35,000 when it goes under the hammer with H&H Classics on September 10.
Update: Royal Family’s Jaguar MK IX Withdrawn From Auction.
Why exactly isn’t clear, but H&H Classics, the auction house, simply listed the vehicle as “withdrawn” and that was it. The reason why is a mystery, for now.
There are all kinds of reasons why a car that’s up for auction might be withdrawn. Sometimes there’s a legal dispute about ownership which should have been settled before. The owner might have decided at the last minute to not sell, or there’s a problem with the reserve.
Another possibility is that someone approached the owner privately and arranged for a sale at a price the owner just couldn’t refuse.
The thing is that they really don’t make Jaguars like this anymore. While the brand has lost its way in recent years, back in 1960 it was riding high. This car has aged wonderfully, proving that good design is in fact timeless. .
Editor: Information for this story was sourced from "H&H Classics" and "Yahoo Autos".
1956 D-Type To Headline Broad Arrow’s Zurich Auction
One of just 71 original examples produced, this matching-numbers 1956 Jaguar D-Type is to be offered at Broad Arrow’s Zurich Auction with decades of careful ownership and original engine.
This particular car, chassis XKD551, represents a rare opportunity for collectors. Unlike many of its siblings that
saw extensive use on the international racing circuit, this D-Type was never campaigned. It remains a matchingnumbers example, retaining both its original chassis and its original engine, a fact confirmed by an official Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate and a forthcoming CKL verification report.
The car’s history includes three decades of continuous ownership by a Swiss enthusiast, who acquired it in 1994. Under his care, the Jaguar has been meticulously maintained by local specialists, ensuring both its authenticity and mechanical condition.
A major engine rebuild was carried out in 2005 with the original motor carefully preserved until being reinstalled in preparation for this auction. More recently, a comprehensive braking system overhaul was completed in December 2024, representing a CHF 29,000 investment. (Au$55,000).
XKD-551 will cross the block at Broad Arrow’s Zurich Auction, Saturday the 1st of November, carrying an estimate between CHF 5.25 million and CHF 6.25 million. (Au $10-12 million). .
Editor: Information for this story was sourced from "Broad Arrow" Auctions.
Jaguar Ladies Luncheon ( 18th September)
On Thursday 18th September, 20 ladies enjoyed a lunch in the Atrium Room of the interesting and quirky Ovingham Hotel, (previously the Bombay Bicycle Club).
It was a great honour for me to announce to the ladies that we were in the company of greatness. One of our recent new members, Lusia Guthrie, was awarded an AM by the Governor of South Australia at Government House, the day before on Wednesday 17th September.
The Award was given in recognition of Lusia’s work in the pharmaceutical, bioscience and medical technology industries. She is a company founder, former CEO and technology developer with the ability to translate medical technologies into practical outcomes. Lusia has worked and collaborated around Australia and globally. What a career highlight.
We were all very excited about this wonderful news, applauding Lusia, very proud of one of our register members and indeed a member of the JDC of SA. Congratulations Lusia.
Tricia Clarke Register Secretary
Next Event
Our next and final outing for the year is on Thursday 20th November 2025. We are booked for a lunch lake cruise at West Lakes on the Kokomo West at West Lakes.
We will cruise the lakes while we partake a lunch of battered barramundi or crumbed chicken breast, served with chips and salad. Dessert, tea and coffee is also included. A gluten free chicken breast, chips, salad and dessert is available.
The cost is normally $66 but the Club is kindly going to subsidise each member $12, reducing your cost to $54.
I hope you can join me. We are sure to have lots of fun. There will be free raffles and I hope you like ABBA music!
Please register on Tidyhq. If you need any assistance with booking, please give me a call.
Tricia Clarke, Register Secretary
0422 128 066
Lusia Guthrie being awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) by the Governor of South Australia, Frances Adamson at Government House South Australia.
Gents Luncheon Adelaide Oval (18 September)
Ten lucky gents enjoyed a lunch of shared platters in the Bespoke Restaurant overlooking the magnificent iconic Adelaide Oval. What an amazing venue.
We were privileged to have a presentation by Club member Andrew Sinclair, who is the current deputy chairman of the Adelaide Oval, being an inaugural member. He was chairman of the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) from 2013 to 2022.
Andrew spoke about the redevelopment of the oval and the history from 2009 to date, a fascinating insight into the governance, the State Government legislated protections of the Adelaide Oval name, the rights of football and cricket to use the ground and the development of the drop in pitches and how they differ from the MCG. Also, we were told of how the internationally acclaimed, Adelaide Oval Hotel came about.
The modest attendance actually proved to be bonus, as all present were able to participate in the discussions on the best cricket oval in the world.
Even if you have no interest at all in football or cricket, a visit to the Bespoke Restaurant or a tour of the oval is highly recommended.
By the way, Andrew is the proud owner of a 1964 Series 1, 4.2 E-Type.
A great afternoon and many thanks to Tricia Clarke and Valerie Clayton who organised the event.
Peter Clarke Life Member
E, F & GT Register - Private Car Collection (17th Sept)
Approximately 40 members descended on a farm near Loxton to view a very large collection of all types of motor vehicles and related paraphernalia.
An early start at Mt Osmond meant the group had time for morning tea at Karoonda and a pit stop at Alawoona on our way to see a magnificent collection of vehicles.
There was approximately 16 kilometres of well-made dirt road on part of the journey, so most members drove their everyday vehicles, although Andrew Costi and Bob Moylan both took their Black Jaguar saloons. Hats off to them.
The car collection comprised of a number of modern cars and the like, but there were a couple of Jaguars/Daimlers to round off the collection.
All who attended enjoyed the day and I think most would agree that a more diverse, complete and eclectic collection would be near impossible to replicate.
A big thank you to Gordon Elley for helping to organise the visit.
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Bruce presenting the owner with some wine and our 50 Year Anniversary book in appreciation of his hospitality.
Bob Moylan (S-Type) and Andrew Costi (420) weren't afraid of the dirt and waved the Jaguar flag for the day.
A happy photo of some of the members that attended the private car collection.
Daimler DR450 limousine
Daimler Majestic Major in need of some TLC
The collection included some lovely Holdens and Falcons
Some old classics like this Morris Minor
A nice original XJ-S V12 was part of the collection
All Farmers have to own a Ute
2025 Multi-State Border Run To Dubbo For Pushrod Cars
For50 years the South Australian and Victorian SS, MkIV & MkV Clubs/Registers have been meeting for their annual Border Run taking turns to organise the event. In 2004 Queensland joined and it was decided to have a Tri-State Run every three years meeting central NSW being near-equal distance to travel for each State with turn-about organisation. Entries also came from the ACT & NSW and now it is known as the Multi-State Border Run. It is still biased towards SS, MkIV & MkV models although the Qld. Club involves vehicles having a chassis.
Multi-State Border Run to Dubbo NSW held on the 26th - 29th of September.
The Drive To Dubbo
The oldest car that attended the rally was Marg & Bob Kretshmer's 1939 11/2 litre SS Jaguar Saloon, which understandably took 3 days to get to Dubbo including a stop in Broken Hill to meet up with John & Judy Caskey.
Unfortunately, John & Judy, in their XJ6, had a fire in the engine bay whilst driving into Wilcannia. John had a fire extinguisher and put out the fire quickly, but it meant a tow truck back to Broken Hill where they picked up another car and then continued on.
Alan & Hilary Miller drove their lovely Mark V 3.5 Litre Drophead Coupe' from their home in Lowbank, and had a trouble-free run into Dubbo.
Qld, Vic, ACT, NSW
Most of the ‘pushrod’ owners that attended the rally are as elderly as their cars and understandably cannot face the long drive and some opted to take their “moderns’, but at least they still came to make a very enjoyable weekend.
Those that took their pre and post war cars generally took 2 or 3 days to get to Dubbo with many Victorian participants stopping overnight at Wangaratta and Wagga Wagga or Cootamundra. The Queenslanders stopped at various locations with many stopping at Coonabarabran with a relatively easy run into Dubbo.
Hats off to all the ‘pushrod’ drivers and partners who must have been freezing a good deal of the time, especially those in drophead saloons.
The Programme
Despite rain on either side, the rally was blessed with perfect weather, although a little on the chilly side.
Friday
Although there were over 60 of us and 32 cars, we were all able to be accommodated in the huge Cattleman's Country Motor Inn.
Two of the three evening dinners were served there, and the food and service was excellent. It was great to catch up with so many friends that most have not seen in three years.
Saturday
Saturday was a show and shine at the Ollie Robbins Oval.
The presentation of the Jaguars, especially the pushrod cars was exceptional and a credit to all the owners.
All the cars left the Oval at approx. 11.30am and drove to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre, Dubbo, where we are had a lovely lunch at the Outback Trek Café.
After lunch we attended the RFDS Visitor Centre where we were able to explore the Centre and its facilities.
We then had the afternoon to ourselves, which was great as most people headed back to their rooms to watch the AFL Grand Final.
That night we were picked up by coach from outside the Motel and transported to the Dubbo RSL, where we had another lovely meal in a private room.
Sunday
Sunday morning, we were picked up by coach and transported to the Western Plain Zoo, Dubbo, where we picked up
2025 Multi-State Border Run To Dubbo For Pushrod Cars
a guide and were given a tour of the Zoo by coach. Anyone going past Dubbo should make a stop and visit the wildlife park, it is exceptional.
The coach drove us back to the motel where we got our cars and drove to our lunch destination, The Devils Hollow Brewery, Dubbo, where we ordered from the menu for another great meal.
After lunch we left the Brewery and drove to our next stop, the Old Dubbo Gaol. At the Gaol, we were given a interesting tour of the facility.
Evening meal was back at the Cattleman's Motel again with different dishes to Friday's meal.
During the dinner, short speeches were made by the three Club Secretaries with a big thank you to Nik & Sandy Cirakovica for their hard work in organising the event.
Monday
Monday morning, everyone made their way home and saw the close of another great weekend.
The next Multi-State Run will more than likely be held in two year's time as a three year gap is now considered too long to wait, given that all attendees are getting older.
Graham Franklin Register Secretary
2025 Multi-State Border Run To Dubbo
Excellent 3 course dinner at the Cattleman's Country Motor Inn.
2025 Multi-State Border Run To Dubbo
John & Pam Aird, 1947 2.5 Litre MK IV Saloon (Vic)
Alan & Hilary Miller, 1951 Mark V 3.5 Litre Drophead Coupe' (SA)
Dave & Sue Edwards, 1948 3.5 Litre Mk IV Saloon (Qld) Bob & Margaret Kretschmer, 1939 SS Jaguar 1½ litre sedan (SA)
Jaguar History - On this Day (October)
The XK120 was launched at Earls Court on the 27th of October 1948.
The display car was the first prototype, chassis number 660001. It looked almost identical to the production cars except that the straight outer pillars of its windscreen were curved on the production version. The sports car caused a sensation, which persuaded Sir William Lyons to put it into production.
The first 242 cars were wood-framed open 2-seater bodies with aluminium panels. Production switched to the heavier all-steel in early 1950. The XK120 was ultimately available in three body styles, all two-seaters and available either as an open 2-seater (OTS); a fixed head coupé (FHC) from 1951; and a drophead coupé (DHC) from 1953.
The XK120s went on to become very successful in racing and rallying and won numerous events including the 1951 & 1952 Alpine Rally. .
Show-stopper: The very first XK 120 at Earl's Court 27th of October 1948 being examined by Charles Hornburg, Jaguar's west coast importer in the US. This car, chassis no. 660001, had the aluminium/ash frame body common to the first 242 XK 120s, before the change was made to a 'volume' steel body.
When unveiled on the 18th of October 1950, the Mk VII, was totally modern and radically different from the Mk V it supplanted. The girl in this promotional photograph is captioned as Miss Lam Day, but an internet search for her identity failed to produce results.
The 4.2 litre E-Type was launched on the 21st of October 1964 at the British International Motor Show Earls Court.
The 4.2 litre E-Type had a lot more going for it than just the extra capacity that a bore increase of 5.07mm brought. There was a more conventional brake servo which gave more responsive braking, an extremely good 4-speed gearbox (giving a quicker movement and no more crunching), and wider and more comfortable seats.
The glass headlamp covers were retained as well, so that it was impossible to tell the new model from the old apart from the discreet '4.2' badge on the rear hatch/ boot lid.
As weight was only marginally greater, performance was every bit as good as the 3.8's and probably better, thanks to the 4.2 engine's greater torque. With refinements such as its all-synchromesh gearbox, the 4.2 E-Type's corrected many of the original 3.8 litre model's short comings. .
On the 18th October 1950, the Mark VII was launched at the British International Motor Show as the successor to the Jaguar Mark V.
When the Mk VII replaced the Mk V, suddenly the Jaguar saloon had an entirely new 'face', and a number of owners mourned the departure of the big upright radiator grille, sweeping wings and running boards.
Nevertheless, there had to be progress and the new allenveloping bodywork of the Mk VII was essential both to provide more room internally and to give a more aerodynamically efficient shape externally. Moreover, almost all other manufacturers had already adopted the streamline approach (in America 10 or even 15 years previous), so the Mk V was, for all its grace, outdated.
The twin-cam engined Mk VIIs were successful in racing and factory-entered Mk VIIs won the Daily Express International Trophy Production Touring Car race at Silverstone five years running, and twice took the top three places. In January 1956 a Mark VII M driven by Ronnie Adams, Frank Biggar, and Derek Johnstone won the Monte Carlo Rally. .
This illustration from a North American sales brochure shows the 4.2 litre E-Type in roadster and coupe forms.
Jaguar History - On this Day (October)
The official launch of the XK8 occurred on 2nd of October 1996 (UK) and 3rd of October 1996 (US), preceded by a ride-and-drive event in France for the UK and European press, and similar events on the East and West Coast for the American press.
Based on Motor Magazine reports, the XK8 lived up to expectations in virtually every respect and, with good availability worldwide at launch, sales were impressive right from the start. Geoff Lawson's styling received wide praise, the car handled well, and the new V8 engine was smooth and torquey.
It was introduced to replace the aging Jaguar XJS and marked a significant step forward in design and technology for Jaguar. 28 years after launch, the XK8 remains highly regarded, and a few early engine issues aside, it has also proved to be very durable. .
The XJ40 was unveiled on 8 October 1986 at the British International Motor Show. (NEC, Birmingham).
The official announcement saw much publicity in the daily papers and national television bulletins. This compared to the XJ Series 2 and 3 models which were announced relatively quietly by comparison.
Retired Jaguar founder William Lyons had acted in a consultative role during the XJ40 project's early phase, and was shown the final prototype shortly before his death in 1985, and was said to be approving of the car thus the XJ40 is widely believed to be the final Jaguar to have had Lyons' involvement.
However, the XJ40 had a lengthy gestation period of around 7 years and the protracted development time meant the car dated much quicker than its rivals (BMW, Mercedes). Following the takeover by the Ford Motor Company in 1990, the XJ40 was replaced by the X300. While it was based on the XJ40 platform, the X300 was highly revised in almost all areas. .
The C-X75 debuted at the Paris Motor Show, 2nd of October 2010.
The car was a hybrid-electric, 2-seat, concept car produced by Jaguar in partnership with the Formula One team, Williams. The powertrain of the C-X75 was rated at 778 hp through four electric motors.
The batteries driving these motors were recharged using two diesel-fed micro gas turbines instead of a conventional fourstroke engine.
In May 2011 Jaguar announced a limited run of 250 C-X75s, but production was cancelled in December 2012 due to the ongoing recession.
Five developmental prototypes were produced in the production car specifications in 2013. The car was featured in the 2015 James Bond film Spectre, in which seven cars were supplied to the film makers. .
The XJ40 was made available to the press a month or so ahead of the car's unveiling. The above photo shows some of the XJ40 press cars on the lawn at Skibo Castle, Scotland where the journalist test drove the cars.
In 2010 the C-X75 won the Louis Vuitton Classic Concept Award in 2010. Leading the panel of judges from the design and fashion world was automotive consultant and founder of the award, Christian Philippsen, who said: "Ian Callum, Jaguar's design director, and his team have achieved not only a beautiful design and mouth watering technology, but also a true Jaguar, projecting the brand's DNA into the future without an ounce of nostalgia."
An impressive assembly of XK8 convertibles and coupes at Homestead Raceway, Florida, during the U,S, XK8 ride-and-drive press event for the new XK8.
UK - Jaguar World (October 2025)
The October 2025 edition of Jaguar World includes the following feature stories: -
XJR vs S-Type R: Which V8 supercharged saloon was best? To discover which they prefer, they driving an example of each back-to-back. They might share the same drive train, but with one being a sports saloon and the other more of a luxury limousine, these are two very different cars.
E-Type 2+2: Paul Guinness charts the history of how Jaguar developed the E-type from sportscar to GT.
trying it for themselves
X-Type Indianapolis: The forgotten sporting special. Jaguar’s first special edition X-TYPE was a little bit more special than just a rehashed Sport – not that a lot of people noticed…
F-Pace
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cars continues to be unpredictable at best, record sales and strong performances at UK auction houses indicate that automobilia is thriving.
Restored XK150: This 1958 XK150 fixed head coupe has been transformed into a very fast and very successful racer. They look at the car’s recent history before
Buying: Fancy Jaguar’s first SUV? Here’s
Jaguar's biggest bargain.
Modern Tread: They ask the experts several questions concerning the terminology behind tyres for modern Jaguars and whether it’s wise to stray from a manufacturer’s recommendations.
Auctions:
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UK - Classic World (October 2025)
Classic World's October editions has several Jaguar related stories including:
Affordable Luxury: The magazine includes a special feature on classic cars under available under Au$40,000, The cars included the Jaguar XJ6 Series 3; Rolls Royce Silver Shadow; Lexus LS400; Bently Turbo R; BMW 7 Series; Range Rover P38A; Vandem Plas 1300; Rover P5; Ford Granada and Mercedes S- Class.
Jaguar XJ (X351) Buyers Guide: A real bargain in the used car market, the final Jaguar XJ should not be overlooked. Here is how to buy one.
Jaguar Mark 2: They head down to Melbourne to meet an "Inspector Morse look-a-like" that has benefited by an uncompromising restoration.
EVO - The F-Type Story (Sept 2025)
The Jaguar F-type was a sports car 40 years in the making. EVO reunite the team that made it a reality. The Interview is summarised in the following pages:
The Origins of the F-Type With Those That Made It Happen
The Jaguar F-type was a sports car 40 years in the making. EVO reunited the team that made it a reality.
Since the demise of the E-type in the mid-’70s, there had been a desire among enthusiasts, including many at Jaguar, to see a replacement, an F-type. It nearly happened in the mid-’80s, but for a number of reasons XJ41 stalled, and after the Ford takeover in ’89 it was re-engineered as the Aston Martin DB7.
Then in 2008 Tata became Jaguar’s new owner and in Ratan Tata the company had a car enthusiast at the helm. Possibilities opened up and design director Ian Callum, chief programme engineer Russ Varney and chief engineer of vehicle integrity Mike Cross were quick to seize them. One result was X152, the new F-type.
What follows are excerpts from a full one-hour podcast on the F-type’s birth, on the EVO YouTube channel. The interview was carried out by EVOs John Barker who was also part of the original Team.
John Barker: Ford sold Jaguar to Tata in 2008. Did that seem like an opportunity to do more stuff, more interesting stuff?
Ian Callum: Yeah, I think it did. We had the ear and the attention of Mr Tata himself, and although he was primarily focused on Land Rover, he suddenly realised there’s a sports car company here and he wanted to get more involved. We used to see him regularly, and he loved cars. He was instrumental
in a lot that happened. And if you got him on your side, which wasn’t difficult, he would endorse things quite quickly.
JB: C-X75 was first. Was it a show car, or a concept?
Ian Callum: Purely. It wasn’t intended for production. Julian Thomson and I decided we wanted to rattle things a bit. We thought there’s an opportunity to show off to Tata, we could do something really special. So we developed this oneoff car with would-be turbine-charging motors on it, and it was a nice idea. It caught the imagination of a lot of people at Paris in 2010.
JB: Then came C-X16, which was actually the finished F-type coupe.
Ian Callum: We’d done the C-XF years before and the design team went a bit
wild on it, chopped the roof and put huge wheels on it, slimmed the lights… and we shot ourselves in the foot a little because when we brought out XF, the great new future of Jaguar, they kind of went ‘Oh…’. I learned the hard way you cannot over-promise on the concept cars. C-X75 was different because it was a one-off. C-X16, I said to the team, we’ve got to just temper this so that we don’t over-promise. But we did put the side opening [rear] door on it, like an E-type, which was a lot of fun.
JB: C-X16 was intended for production.
Russ Varney: Well, we knew it would package, we knew that the design was feasible, and that made it actually easier for us to progress. Really, what Ian had done was the real car.
JB: There had been some benchmarking, creating a ‘statement of intent’?
Mike Cross: Back then there was a ‘Jaguar DNA’, which described how all Jaguars should drive, and we changed the flavour depending on whether it was a sports car, a saloon or whatever. We looked at the competition as well, worked with sales and marketing, and then tried to define all that in a document that everybody in the company could see, which described how the car should drive and behave.
JB: It was quite shrewd because although it was launched in Frankfurt, which was pretty bold, it wasn’t aimed at a particular Porsche. In price, the 911 was above, the Boxster was below.
John Barker (vehicle assessor & interviewer); Ian Callum (design director); Russ Varney (chief programme engineer); and Mike Cross (chief engineer of vehicle integrity).
The Origins of the F-Type With Those That Made It Happen
Mike Cross: I think there’s sometimes an assumption that when you do a new car you start with a clean sheet of paper, but we carried over some hardware from preceding cars, so it would have been difficult with the hardware we’d got to objectively take on the 911, say. But what we wanted to do was give our car some character and give it some emotional appeal, which would offset any small objective shortcomings.
JB: That previous hardware was the XK’s aluminium structure, and that put a few constraints on the design.
Ian Callum: Absolutely. The package up to B-post was basically the same, and so we tried to shrink-wrap the surface of the car as tightly as possible to that hardware. I would like to have put the engine further back, it would have helped the bonnet line, would have helped the balance of the car. A transaxle would have been great as well, but that wasn’t going to be the case.
JB: The budget was quite modest?
Russ Varney: It was quite a lot less than a quarter of a normal, mainstream programme. There were constraints of time as well, because we needed to get it out there. Regarding Mike’s statement of intent, the important thing about that is that it’s the thread that goes all the way through, from before you’ve driven a car through to what you’re going to sell at the end.
And although we’d got an 80 per cent understanding of the hardware we’d
got in the car, you often get quite a way through before you figure out that actually we’re not meeting the statement of intent. Mike and I had some serious conversations about things. So it’s not all done and dusted when you’ve written it all down, you learn things as you go through. The subtleties of going from something that’s okay or good to great can be quite small.
JB: Your role was to make sure it made its ‘gateways’, its checkpoints?
Russ Varney: As well as Mike with his statement of intent, all the other functions have their own requirements, be it sales and marketing, manufacturing, service, whoever, and at any point in those checkpoints, they can throw a card in that says we’re not progressing from here.
That’s when we get back together to work out how, collectively, we deliver.
Mike Cross: Also at these gateways, it was a measure of the design maturity of the car from the component groups. We used to evaluate the car against the statement of intent, and we had certain pre-agreed shortfalls that were permissible because what could happen is a competitor might release a new car.
JB: I arrived and within a few weeks you said, ‘Do you want to come for a drive in this new car?’, which was a completely camouflaged, cut-and-shut XK convertible. That was a very odd experience, having worked for magazines that used to publish scoop shots of prototype cars. A few weeks later we had the first ‘wash up’ of that car, which obviously wasn’t anything near the finished car, but at the end of a VET [vehicle evaluation team] drive, we would sit around the table and score the car against the targets. I was quite encouraged because even that first prototype felt calm, collected, like it had potential.
Mike Cross: That was absolutely the objective of those drives, to be sure that the hardware had the potential to get where you wanted to be.
Russ Varney: We were endeavouring to create a sports car line that could compete with the best, with Porsche, and one of the key ways that they kept their product lines going is by refreshing them every year, so there’s a reason to buy another one.
JB: Why show the coupe but launch the convertible first?
Another F-Type sketch by EVO
The Origins of the F-Type With Those That Made It Happen
Ian Callum: That was fundamentally driven by marketing. Mike O’Driscoll, who was head of marketing and very influenced by the American market, said the convertible was the highest-selling car historically.
Mike Cross: A great consequence of launching the convertible first was that the body structure was very good, so we had no shake issues, which made the tuning and development of the car much more straightforward. It also meant the coupe was then super-stiff.
JB: The car carried over quite a lot of XK parts…
Russ Varney: The V6 was the V8 with two cylinders cut off, as simple as that. All the front-end drive was common, so it was the back two cylinders. We’d have preferred to have the front two off but we were happy with the engine as a V6.
Mike Cross: We knew the chassis well, so the tuning was comparatively straightforward. They were quite mature quite early.
Russ Varney: Yeah, it’s great having the new tech but, as Mike says, we knew those systems well so we got everything out of them.
Mike Cross: The cars were a little heavier than we would like and perhaps the weight distribution wasn’t perfect, but it had got the potential to be an exciting car to drive. I remember driving a Ferrari California and it had a great powertrain
sound quality, so that’s something we came to concentrate on. I even drove Harry Metcalfe’s TVR Griffith and I remember thinking, with some polish this could make a great car.
JB: When it was launched, one of the magazines said, in a complimentary way, this is the best TVR I’ve ever driven, because the character of the V8 version was enormous. I remember going with Jeff Mitchell, your right-hand man, to assess the sound quality and it was pretty loud, pretty bold. Jeff said, ‘Not everybody in the company is going to like that, but that’s okay, because they’re not the customer.’ There was a definite aim to make it a visceral, emotional car.
Mike Cross: Yeah, to make it exciting and fun to drive. It was quite a small
team within JLR at the time, because there was other big stuff happening, and we were allowed to just get on.
JB: For some reason the launch was going to be on Mallorca. I went to do the recce with a lovely chap called Moi. We drove around for a couple of days, went to very nice hotels… but there were about two roads where you could actually let rip. I came back and said this is going to make it look like the car’s not great to drive because you’re not allowing people to drive it. In the end, it was moved. The launch was out of Pamplona, went up to the Pyrenees and back round to Navarra circuit.
Mike Cross: The roads were fabulous.
Ian Callum: People loved it.
Mike Cross: We went to MotorLand Aragón too, with the Coupe R.
Russ Varney: Yes, that’s why we developed those carbonfibre brake scoops. We were conscious that we were on the track, and the car was quick. It was a properly quick track, wasn’t it?
Mike Cross: You could virtually max the car out on the back straight.
JB: I did the recce for that as well, to make sure that the car with its carbon brakes would be robust. And it was. The other thing I got to do, with your blessing, Mike, was be part of evo Car of the Year 2014, which included the Coupe R. I was along just as a safe pair of hands, not voting or anything. I was a fly on the wall. Some of them were going, ‘That F-type, you have to be on your toes with that, don’t you?’ I messaged Mike and said I think we’re
Jaguar F-Type Coupe'
The Origins of the F-Type With Those That Made It Happen
going to be top five. And it came second. Then there was Project 7…
Ian Callum: Yes! One of the designers had come up with a sketch, I saw it and said let’s try and build one. We built a prototype that caught the imagination, influenced by the D-type, obviously. For me, the excitement was dropping the height of the screen, which changed the proportions completely. Ratan liked it. ‘Why don’t we build it?’ We made 100.
Mike Cross: I drove a concept car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. We set it up so it would drift, so you could showboat round the first couple of corners.
JB: And it grabbed all the headlines, even though I think it was another mega Porsche anniversary. Generally, the F-type was well received. It did what it was meant to do, even if, objectively, it was not as good as the Boxster S or 911.
Mike Cross: I think we knew that was going to be the case. That’s why we turned up the emotional stuff.
JB: Then there was all-wheel drive, which for some models, like the V8 S, was quite a blessing. It could have been better. When it initially came to us for evaluation it was fantastic. And then the durability guys said for the front diff life we had to dial everything back. So in the dry it was more rear-drive, a little bit less in the wet and then in the snow it could be the car that it should have been in the dry. Was all-wheel drive in the programme from the start?
Russ Varney: Yeah. We adopted a strategy where we could create something new every year. All-wheel drive was part
of that whole cycle planning, as well as a manual transmission, which was, yes, solely for the American journalists. Nobody bought it; we didn’t expect them to.
JB: I remember the day that we learned that it was going to be called F-type. It was a surprise to me. I thought, oh, right, no pressure! Did you know what it was going to be called?
Ian Callum: No, it was just X152. It never even occurred to me. It was a marketing decision at the end of the day. When we all found out, we thought, ‘Wow, that’s great.’
JB: Quite close to the end of the first series there was an SVR, which was all-wheel drive and with the power really turned up, I think it was to 575bhp. The four-cylinder version came along as well, which was actually a very sweet car.
Mike Cross: I remember driving the car with journalists in north Wales. On the right twisty B-road, it went really well. It was 300 horsepower, which is more than an XJS V12 was.
JB: Then there was a facelift in 2019.
Ian Callum: I think that was the last car I worked on.
Russ Varney: Midway through the cycle, we were really due a technology change to move the car on because those mature systems that we’d had, we’d wrung them out from the beginning. We would have needed to do something quite significant to give the car any further life.
Ian Callum: It deserved more, I think. At board level I felt a reluctance to take it further, because investment was probably going to be too much.
JB: It did what it was supposed to do. It certainly put Jaguar back on the sports car scene. And if you look at the figures, it outsold the E-Type in the end, by about 15,000 units.
Ian Callum: They were good times. They really were.
JB: We probably made the last internal combustion Jaguar sports car.
Ian Callum: Maybe even the last Jaguar sports car. Who knows? .
Editor: This story was sourced from "EVO" feature web page by John Barker.
F-Type All Wheel Drive (AWD) F-Type "Facelift"
JDCSA Classified Adverts (1)
FOR SALE: 2015 Jaguar XE 25t Prestige 2.0 Litre turbo petrol
Dark Metallic Saphire blue with oyster leather interior. Many factory extras including sunroof, heated seats and steering wheel, self parking, lane departure and 19 inch alloy wheels. Great condition and drives like a new car! (183,000km).
PRICE $16,900 (or reasonable offer)
Please call Nigel on 0400 039 760 any time
FOR SALE: Daimler 2.5 litre V8.
Old English White. Fair to good (original) condition. Minor rust and paint cracked on driver's door. Kept undercover by present owner for 25 years and used regularly on historic registration. 84,000 miles.
PRICE $23,900 ono
Please Contact Rod - Ph 0413430018 or rodbeh@bigpond.net.au
FOR SALE 1977 XJ-C
The XJC was completely restored and brought back to almost brand new. Nothing was overlooked, Body inside and out, mechanical, engine, front end completely rebuilt as was the rear end which is now an LSD 3.31 ratio with Konni adjustable shockers, transmission is now a GM T700R4 4 speed auto. Etc, Etc, Etc.
The car is located in Melbourne
PRICE: $99,999
For More Info Ring Frank X Sandham: +61 414751562
2012 XK (X150) S/C FHC Auto
Azure Blue with Charcoal black interior. . Third owner since 2017. 61,000 Kms. The car is in Sydney. Stunning car already very collectible. Fully optioned with Piano Black Console and Carbon Fibre look dash facing. Ivory Headlining. 20 inch Nevis rims with hardly worn tyres. $85,500
For more Info Ring Chris: 0418-277-440 crhaigh@bigpond.com
JDCSA Classified Adverts (2)
2001 Jaguar XJ8 Sovereign 4.0 Litre V8 X308 LWB 5 Speed Auto
Deceased Estate
Bought from Lorbek Luxury Cars, Port Melbourne for $29,090.00 in 2022. (The previous owner had owned the car from new). Colour: Seafrost Metalic Blue. The car is in amazing condition, inside and out. An incredibly clean car and amazing to drive, extremely comfortable and very quiet. Recently fitted with Brand New Tyres. Kilometres: 169,000
Offers around the $19,999 considered
Contact - Nigel Palmer - 0405 152 071
FOR SALE: Jaguar XE 2.0D
59,000km extraordinary economy with lively performance.
One owner. Purchased new in January 2020.
Extensive options including: Automatic self-steering parking; Distance cruise control; Autonomous emergency braking; Panoramic sunroof; Electric seat, steering and mirror adjust with memory;Leather seats; Stop start system.
Regularly achieves 3.8 l/100km on city-rural driving.
PRICE - $29,000
Please Contact: Margaret Byles - 0412 094 450
FOR SALE: 1972 Series 3 E type Roadster
60,000miles. Exceptionally well maintained with service records/invoices. Third owner. LHD USA no rust car imported by current owner in 2015. Soft top and tonneau cover in excellent condition. BRG paint over near new Cinnamon interior. Matching numbers as per Heritage Certificate.
PRICE - $165,000
Contact Bruce Davis (Adelaide) – 0400 872 438
FOR SALE: 1987 XJ-SC Cabriolet
107,000km (with service records to show this is correct). Perfect paint and trim. New hood recovered and relined. Targa top. Fitted with wire wheels with new tyres. Original wheels & new tyres come with the car.
PRICE $39,500
Contact Don Tamblyn (Mannum) -
FOR SALE: Two XJ40 sedans - could be used for parts or restoration. (1988 and 1993).
Have various spares, front seats, headlights, spare engine and a set of 4 pepperpot rims.
PRICE: Happy to discuss further Contact David Klippel-Cooper 0417 873 050
UK Auction: Silverstone Festival 2025 - Collectors' Cars
The Iconic Auction Sale at Silverstone Festival Race Circuit - Collectors' Cars
1966 E-Type Series 1 4.2 Litre manual roadster. Full body restoration in 2002. Engine rebuild and new interior fitted in 2024. Matching hardtop. Sold £77,625 (Au$158,350).
1962 E-Type Series 1 3.8 Litre Coupé. An early matching numbers example subject to a six figure restoration to very high standards. 212 miles since restoration. Sold for an undisclosed sum.
1973 Azure Blue E-Type Series 3 V12 Auto Roadster. Navy blue soft top and tonneau. Refurbished Cinnamon interior. Less than 55,000 miles. Sold £73,125. (Au$149,175).
1963 E-Type Series 1 3.8 Litre by Zealia Engineering. One of just ten E-Types professionally built as 'fast-road' cars in the style of the legendary Lightweight racers. Sold £55,000 (Au$112,200)..
2008 XKR-S. One of just 50 RHD examples. Sold by JLR "Classics Works" in 2021 in 'as brand new' condition. 4.2 litre S/C V8. Only 237 miles from new. Sold £52,313 (Au$106,720).
1999 XKR Auto Convertible. Phoenix Red with Charcoal leather interior. In museum quality, age-defying condition. 4.0 litre AJ-V8. Only 9,234 miles from new. Sold £24,750 (Au$50,490).
UK Auction: Silverstone Festival 2025 - Collectors' Cars
The Iconic Auction Sale at Silverstone Festival Race Circuit - Collectors' Cars
1961 Mark II 3.8 Auto Saloon. Well cared for. Power steering. Thousands of pounds of restoration, maintenance and mechanical receipts. 73,930 miles. Sold £16,313 (Au$33,275).
1993 Jaguar-Sport Celebration Le Mans XJR-S 6.0-Litre Coupé. ExJaguar Daimler Heritage Trust . Brooklands Green with Charcoal interior. 14,172km. Sold £49,500 (Au$100,980).
1973 E-Type Series 3 Manual Roadster. Low-mileage (15,764 Miles). Two owners from new. Primrose Yellow with factory hardtop. True collector-quality. Sold £47,250 (Au$96,390).
1994 XJS 4.0 Litre AJ16 Manual Convertible. Stunning example. Formerly owned by JLR Classic Works". Black with Grey leather interior & black soft top. 306 Miles. Sold £77,625 (Au$158,350).
1973 E-Type 'Coombs' 6.1 Litre Quad-Cam V12 with a 5-speed Getrag gearbox. Aluminium bonnet with extended louvres plus aero and cooling features. Not Sold.
1960 Daimler SP250 'Dart' A Spec manual O/D. Early, UK-Market Dart with little usage since meticulous restoration. Engine fully rebuilt. Triumph rack & pinion setup. Sold £27,000 (Au$55,000).
France: Château de Vernon Automobile Museum Auction
All vehicles were part of a museum display, have seen limited use and need full recommissioning,
1965 Daimler SP 250. Sold new in France. LHD. 4,598 km. Requires a complete overhaul. Sold €25,284 (Au$44,932)
1955 XK 140 Roadster. Restored in the 80s. Ex USA. 2,838 miles. Will need full recommissioning. €51,772 (Au$92,000)
1952 XK120 Roadster. Ex USA. Restored in 1993. Now requires full overhaul and service. Sold €72,240 (Au$128,377)
1964 Mark II 3.8 litre auto. Sunroof. Sold new in France. Early restoration, Over €11,000 in recent work. €31,304 (Au$55,630)
1958 Mark IX. Sold new in France. LHD. Original condition. 3,386km. Requires recommissioning. Sold €9,632 (Au$17,117)
1947 MK IV 3.5L Drophead Coupe. Restored in 1990. Requires full recommissioning. 6,141 miles. Sold €30,100 (Au$53,490)
1992 XJS V12 5.3L HE Convertible. Ex USA. Original condition. 53,723 miles. Requires cosmetic work. Sold €16,856 (Au$29,950)
1964 S-Type. 4.2L engine, 5-speed gearbox. Early restoration plus numerous works since 2020. €16,856 (Au$29,950)
The Ex Tony Bishop 3.5 Litre SS100 is for sale at Richmonds Prestige & Classic Cars, Adelaide. Asking price - $734,900.
Picturing my XK-8 - Hugh Guthrie
I really love my XK-8. It’s beautiful to look at and great to drive. So, what have I done to celebrate it? I bought 1:43 and 1:18 models of the car from Maisto as you do. These models are even the same blue colour as mine.
But I wanted something more, so I commissioned a painting of it by a dear friend, Peter Young, who has sadly passed on way before his time. He was a journalist and before he retired the head of PR for Cricket Australia. He had a real passion for drawing and painting and that became his focus on retirement, even moving to Trentham in Victoria to soke up the artistic vibe of the place.
He had already painted a picture of my son-in-law’s MG-A and I liked that one. Here’s what he painted for me. Hope you all like it too!!
Multivalve Register Minutes (September 2025)
Multivalve Register meet bi-monthly or as advised.
Minutes of the Multivalve Register Meeting, The Kensi Hotel, Regent Street, Kensington, Thursday 2nd October 2025.
Present:
Ron & Claire Palmer, Tom & Marj Brindle, Margaret Thomas, Michael Pringle, Josephine Orford, Jim & Arcadia Komaromi, Peter & Tricia Clarke, Bob & Daphne Charman, Peter & Heather Buck, Lesley Clarke, David Taddeo, Bob & Sandy Mack, David Roach, Dexter Pascua, Graeme & Betty Moore, Hugh Guthrie, Darren Bilsborough.
Apologies:
John Castle, Ray Smithers, Judy Langdon, Steve & Cecilia Schubert, David Brewer, Evan Spartalis
Welcome: The Register welcomed David Roach, Dexter Pascua and Darren Bilsborough to their first Multivalve Register meeting.
Minutes of previous meeting: Accepted with no matters arising.
Welfare: Bev Buttery in need of a hip replacement and Wayne undergoing extensive dental treatment.
Club Business:
New faces were elected to the Executive at last month’s AGM:
1. Moira Lugg (President) and Peter Thomas (Treasurer). Tim White remains as Vice-President.
Following a circular resolution by the Executive after the AGM, Suzanne Jarvis became the Club Secretary.
2. The new Executive is considering meeting every two months, with sub-committees meeting in between to progress actions.
3. The Junction meeting room is contracted to the end of 2025 for general meetings, apart from 28th October when it will be held at The Marryatville Hotel.
The general meeting format is to be changed to dinner tables only to encourage more social contact and the podium will be used instead of a handheld microphone. An urn may also be provided for teas/coffees following the meeting.
The next general meeting at The Junction is on Tuesday 7th October.
4. Ex-officio roles have been confirmed as Tom Brindle (Librarian), Fred Butcher (All British Day Rep) and Dave Burton (Federation Rep). Daphne Charman was elected as Membership Secretary.
5. The XK 7 8 9 Border run in October has attracted 37+ in number, an excellent turnout for a 4-day run.
6. SA Jag Day planning is in full swing and will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the XJS and XJC models.
Cats & Cans is an important part of the day, members are asked to bring a small box of non-perishable items. Arrival before 10:00am is necessary to be able to park on the Oval.
7. The XJ Register has organised a day run to Riverton on Sunday 2nd November. Full details can be found on TidyHQ.
8. Bruce Davis (E-type Register Secretary) organised a recent successful run to Alawoona to visit a large and diverse private car collection. Approximately 40 members took part from all Registers and thoroughly enjoyed the day.
Register Business:
The November Multivalve meeting will be the traditional Christmas lunch (fun) run on Thursday 27th November. Details will be posted on TidyHQ shortly.
Car Talk:
◊ Daphne Charman: XF going well but Solitaire need to fix the odd noise that happens when the engine is started.
◊ David Roach: 1995 X300 Daimler, going well.
◊ David Taddeo: 1970 420G, doesn’t use it much but starts it now and again and it’s running well.
◊ Margaret Thomas: Jag sold.
◊ Tom Brindle: 1994 XJ40 – car now running following a problem with the distributor cap. Front spoiler still needs to be fixed.
◊ Bob Mack: 2003 XJ8 – started first time after sitting in the garage for four months while they have been away. Seems fine.
◊ Darren Bilsborough: Has 2 S-type Jags, a V6 manual and a 4.2 litre supercharged. Both cars now on the road and running well following extensive work by Charlie Saliba with parts from the US, UK and Sydney.
◊ Bob Charman: S-type, XJ and Big Red have all had rust spots dealt with, Bob very happy with the work.
◊ Peter Clarke: Nothing to report on the E-type and Mk II. Tricia’s Mercedes was AI scanned for any dings, the scanner determined that a bird dropping was a minor dent and it ended up with a flat tyre!
◊ Jim Komaromi: 2007 S-type. Back section now fixed but chrome moulding no longer available. Checking to see if Lonsdale has the part. Also has a strange flapping noise inside the console that he has been unable to identify so far.
◊ Hugh Guthrie: 1998 XK8 convertible – running very well, recently took it on a trip to Hahndorf.
◊ Graeme Moore: Took the XJS out last weekend after 3-4 months, went like a dream.
◊ Michael Pringle: 2019 XE – no issues. Drove to Melbourne last week, door to door 802kms, averaged 102kms/ hr, fuel 5.7 litres per 100kms.
◊ Jo Orford: XKR has had two new tyres. Taking it to Victoria at the end of the month.
◊ Lesley Clarke: Loves her two-year old Hyundai, goes like a rocket, 7,000 kms on the clock.
◊ Ron Palmer: 2014 XF Supercharged, 96,000kms, running beautifully.
◊ Peter Buck: X308, running well.
Any Other Business: None.
Next Meeting Date: Thursday 27th November, Christmas lunch run.
Meeting closed at 8:30pm.
Peter Buck Register Secretary
XJ, Mk X, 420G - Register Minutes (September 2025)
4. Jag Day, Sunday 26th October, Wigley Reserve, Glenelg.
The XJ, Mk10 & 420G Register meet the second Wednesday of each month.
Minutes of meeting held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 10th September, at the Bartley Hotel, West Lakes Shore.
Present:
David & Margaret Bicknell, Peter & Heather Buck, Andrew & Margaret Byles, Bob & Daphne Charman, Alan & Lurraine Davis, Don Heartfield, Darryl & Fay Leyton, John Loechel, Louis & Nella Marafioti, Chris Michael, Paul Moore, Graeme & Betty Moore, David & Angela Nicklin, Trevor Norley, Borys & Elaine Potiuch, Gary Monrad & Oggi Stojanovic, Michael Pringle, Evan Spartalis, Miranda & Austin Brady, David Taddeo, Margaret Thomas.
Apologies:
Jeannie De Young, Jo Orford, Darryl & Fay Leyton, Ron & Rosie Bailey, Jonathan Harry, Ray & Barb Offe.
Previous Minutes:
Acceptance of minutes: proposed & approved by Borys Potiuch, seconded by Gary Monrad.
Lucky Square Tonight:
The winner tonight was Evan Spartalis.
General Business:
1. Club A.G.M. on Tuesday the 2nd September 2025.
2. This year’s Register Xmas Dinner and Show is booked for Saturday the 13th December at the Glenelg Golf Club. It is now online and tickets available.
3. Don’t forget our XJ Register Auction night on Wednesday 12th November at the Bartley Tavern.
5. Ladies Register Event, Ovingham Hotel lunch for the ladies and Adelaide Oval Lunch and/or tour for the men. Thursday 18th September. See Events on Calendar for cost of tour.
6. Riverton Day Trip - 2nd November –Now on line. Tidy HQ.
CAR TALK
◊ David Bicknell: XJ6 Fuel Injector problem – Charlie. X Type small oil leak in gear box, & the 420 needs a wash.
◊ Pete & Heather Buck: N.T.R.
◊ Andrew Byles: Working on the XK.
◊ Bob & Daff Charman: Big Red Repainted both sides -All good now. and all other cars are well.
◊ Alan & Lurraine Davis: No problems.
◊ Don Heartfield: Part for the Mk11 arrived from England.
◊ Darryl & Fay Leyton: N.T.R.
◊ John Loechel: N.T.R.
◊ Louis & Nella Marafioti: Blue 1999 XJ8 going very well. So is Louis!
◊ Chris Michael: Mk10 Still going well -Not sold.
◊ Graeme & Betty Moore: N.T.R.
◊ Paul Moore: X300 needs a tune up.
◊ David & Angela Nicklin: 2000 XJ8 has new expansion pad.
◊ Trevor Norley: X Type ran out of reverse. $3000 to repair, $330 for plate.
◊ Borys & Elaine Potiuch: All OK at the moment.
◊ Michael Pringle: XE going well XKR. $990 to insure through broker.
◊ Gary Monrad & Oggi Stojanovic: Jag less at the moment so NTR
◊ Miranda & Austin Brady: Arrived just as the meeting was finished but the Jag is all good.
Meeting closed at 8.10pm and members invited to stay for coffee.
Next meeting to be held on Wednesday 15th October (Please note the change of date), at the Bartley Tavern.
See you all there!
Bob Charman XJ Register secretary
XJ, Mk 10 & 420G Register
JDCSA September 2025 General Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the JDCSA General Meeting held on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, at The Junction, 470 Anzac Highway, Camden Park
Meeting opened at 7:33 pm
Apologies: Tim & Sue White, Steve & Val Weeks, Andrew & Leanne Shouksmith, Heather Buck, David Rogers, Mili Costi, Bob Charman, Wayne & Bev Buttery, Arcadia Komaromi, Janine Cook, David Cook, Ron & Claire Palmer, John Williams, Ray Smithers
New Members: none present
Welfare:
Steve Weeks is an apology, but our thoughts are with Peggy Davis, hip surgery, John Williams, in hospital, and Arcadia, not travelling too well.
Previous Minutes:
Minutes of 5th August 2025 meeting were Moved by Alan Bartram as correct and seconded by Barry Kitts. Accepted by the meeting
Business Arising: Nil
Executive Officer Reports: All deferred to the AGM following
Logbooks Report:
Peter Buck has Logbook material available for anyone who has a logbook to renew.
MSCA Report:
▪ Barry reported the next event will be held at Mallala on Sunday 21st September and hopefully will get enough entries to run it.
▪ In October the National MSCA will be holding its national championships over 2 weeks at The Bend.
Librarian Report:
Tom reminded members to view the catalogue online and order items through Tom to bring to meetings.
SA Jag Day Report:
▪ Suzanne has printed fliers to promote the day for people to take away tonight and distribute. Letters are also available for taking to stores to ask for donations to the annual Cats and Cans Appeal.
▪ The planning is well underway with vendors Moos Ice cream, coffee van Rotary Club BBQ and another new food vendor with a variety of items. 6 XJs and possibly 6 XJCs have been secured for the feature vehicle display.
▪ Phil Prior is managing the marshals with 11 volunteered so far but could use 2 more. 3 cars will be available for the public to sit in and have photographs taken. The Working Group will meet Thursday 4th Sept at Peter Thomas's, and includes Peter Thomas, Peter Clarke and Trevor Norley.
Register Reports:
◊ Multivalve Register: Peter had nothing to report.
◊ Compact Register: Phil nothing to report.
◊ XJ, MK10 & 420G Register: nothing to report on behalf of Bob.
◊ E, F & GT Register: Bruce reported bookings are open for a run to Alawoona on 17th September to view a collection of over 300 cars, ranging from Commodores to a Lamborghini, on a farm in the mallee.
◊ SS/Pushrod Register: Graham reported that the next event is a Multi-State Rally at the end of the month in Dubbo.
◊ XK, 7, 8 & 9 Register: In Steve’s absence Moira reported that the joint BBQ with the Compact Register at the Schubert’s home in Tanunda on Sunday 24th August was a successful day. The Border Run is open on TidyHQ for bookings for 14-18th October in the Clare Valley, as is the Joint Christmas Function with the Compact Register, being held in Sunday 16th November at Living Choice, Fisher Street Fullarton.
◊ Ladies Social Register Report: Tricia encouraged male members to book into the Adelaide Oval tour and lunch on 18th September being co-hosted by the Multi-valve Register. Ladies can drop their fellows off at the oval and continue to the Ovingham Hotel to enjoy lunch and a good social catch up.
Next General Meeting: Tuesday 7th October at The Junction.
Meeting Closed: Michael closed the general meeting at 7:48 pm.
Minutes of the JDCSA Inc. 2025 Annual General Meeting
Minutes of the JDCSA Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday, 2nd of September 2025 at The Junction, 470 Anzac Highway, Camden Park, SA 5038.
1. Welcome: The meeting commenced at 7:48 pm
2. Present: As recorded in TidyHQ and sign-in sheet
3. Apologies: Tim & Sue White, Steve & Val Weeks, Andrew & Leanne Shouksmith, Heather Buck, David Rogers, Mili Costi, Bob Charman, Wayne & Bev Buttery, Arcadia Komaromi, Janine Cook, David Cook, Ron & Claire Palmer, John Williams, Ray Smithers
4. Acceptance of Minutes of the AGM 2024: Accepted as correct without amendment. Moved: Julian Lugg; Seconded: Peter Holland. Accepted by the meeting.
5. Annual Report by President
As per the report in Classic Marque. However, Michael reiterated the last paragraph, that the Club needs to be prepared to accept change, welcome new members and that they may take the Club in a different direction.
▪ Presidents-Report-2024-25Michael-Pringle.pdf
6. AGM Secretary Report:
▪ Secretary-Annual-Report-JDCSAAGM-2nd-SEPTEMEBR-2025.docx
7. Annual Report by Treasurer: In the Treasurer’s absence the President outlined the key points of the Financial Report prepared by the Treasurer, Heather Buck. The Financial Controls Checklist was reviewed independently by Club member Angela Rogers.
▪ Treasurer-s-Report-FY24-25.pdf
▪ Statement-by-independent-assessorFY24-25.pdf
▪ Financial-checklist-FY24-25.pdf
▪ JDCSA-EOFY-24-25-Accounts.pdf
8. Annual Report by Membership Secretary:
Daphne Charman presented her report outlining the activities of the membership over the past year. .
▪ Membership-Secretary-AnnualReport-2025-AGM.pdf
9. Annual Report by Editor:
Graham Franklin thanked all those who helped with providing articles throughout the year. He appealed for help during the coming year in doing the Q & A articles with various Club members. Graham thanked Phil Prior for help with posting out the magazine in his absence and also thanked Tim White for his help with TidyHQ problems. Being able to send out the large file pdf versions of the Classic Marque through TidyHQ remains a problem yet to be overcome.
10. Presentation of Life Member:
President Michael presented Life Memberships to Graham and Jan Franklin, in acknowledgment of the many ways Graham has supported the Club since his attendance at its inaugural meeting at the Brecknock Hotel in 1973.
Graham was Sporting Secretary for 8 years, served as a Vice President, worked on National Concours, was Technical Secretary before moving to Darwin with his work for 3 years that became 37 years. In 2017 Graham and Jan returned to Adelaide and re-joined the Club and since then Graham performed an outstanding role as Editor of Classic Marque. Graham and Jan were both overwhelmed by the award and totally surprised.
11. Election of Executive Committee: Michael decided to withdraw his nomination for another term as President. Therefore, there being no contested vacancies the following were proposed as being duly elected with a majority show of hands by members.
President Moira Lugg, Vice President Tim White, Treasurer Peter Thomas, Committee Member Daphne Charman Graham Franklin thanked Michael for his two years as President.
Meeting Closed: Michael closed the AGM at approximately 8:20 pm.
Graham and Jan Franklin – Life Membership
One of the most pleasing and privileged presidential functions is to recognise members for their achievements and contribution to our club. Tonight, we have a special presentation, a long time in the making, to two members who by any measure have been great contributors to our club.
Graham Franklin was present at the inaugural meeting at the Brecknock Tavern in 1973 and immediately became a contributor in various capacities for the next eight years including Sporting Secretary, National Concours Organiser, Technical Secretary and Vice President before work required a move to Darwin. The move was to be for three years that became thirty-seven years before Graham and Jan returned to South Australia in 2017. Once back in Adelaide, and having rejoined the JDCSA, it wasn’t too long before they were contributing again, with Graham eventually becoming Editor of our amazing club magazine, Classic Marque.
Life Membership
We are truly fortunate to have members such as Graham and Jan Franklin. It is my honour and privilege to invite them to come forward and accept Life
Michael Pringle 2/9/2025
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.
Membership of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia.
A very surprised Editor receiving his "Life Membership Badge"
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: Moira Lugg Mobile: 0407 727 459 president@jdcsa.tidymail.co
Vice President: Tim White Mobile: 0419 809 021 vicepresident@jdcsa.tidymail.co
Treasurer: Peter Thomas Mobile: 0438 861 922 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 Suzanne Jarvis Mobile: 0478 717 775 secretary@jdcsa.tidymail.co
Committee Member: Peter Holland 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
THIS FREE CALENDAR WILL BE AVAILABLE TO CLUB MEMBERS AT SA JAG DAY