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October 2016

The Monthly Magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia

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Club Directory Management Committee

Club Services

Register Secretaries

President

Technical Officer Geoff Mockford (08) 8362 5997 / 0438 768 770 Regalia Librarian Tom Brindle (08) 8387 0051 Log Books David Burton 0417 566 225 davidb716@gmail.com

XK, MK 7,8,9 Robin Ide Mobile: 0428 816 678 rdide@tpg.com.au

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

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

Treasurer

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

Inspectors— Historic Registration

Secretary

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

Alan Bartram Mobile: 0418 818 950 adbartram@bigpond.com Editor Classic Marque Dane Wilden Mobile: 0431 058 951 dwilden@adam.com.au Membership Secretary Daphne Charman Phone: (08) 8248 4111 Mobile: 0404 999 200 membership@jdcsa.com.au Events Coordinator Arcadia & Jim Komaromi Mobile: 0421 185 168 jimkom@adam.com.au Web Editor

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

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

Club Representatives Australian Council of Jaguar Clubs (ACJC) Peter Holland (08) 8271 0048 Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs (FHMC) Bob Lynch (08) 838 11705 Marque Sports Car Association

(MSCA) Barry Kitts

(08) 8391 1759

All British Day Alan Bartram 0418 818 950 THE BOTTOM LINE

Cover Story One of the most special of D-types, which after a tense auction battle at RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction is now officially the most expensive British car ever sold at auction.

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

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

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hank you for your confidence in giving me the privilege of being president of our club.

Congratulations and thanks to Di Adamson the retiring president, Kathy Taylor the retiring secretary and the previous executive committee on their leadership of our club.

I also congratulate all members of our new executive committee.

In early September I was a spectator at Donnington UK for a Formula E testing day. One of the new teams for the 2016/17 season

The Presidents Rap is Jaguar Formula E. Formula E Grand Prix races are held in many major cities throughout the world and it will be interesting to see how Jaguar performs in this form of motor racing.

In September I also attended the Goodwood Revival as many of our club members also have.

Jaguars featured strongly along with many other unique and rare makes and models of motor vehicles. The Jaguar Formula E car was on display along side the famous XK 120 (NUB120), a D

Type and the Silk Cut racing car.

There were many E Types, D Types and C Types competing in a number of exciting races (panel work will now be needed on some of these cars).

Our own special event SA Jag Day will be held on Sunday October 16th at Elder Park and I urge all Jaguar, SS & Daimler drivers to come along and be involved in a great day. I look forward to seeing you there.

Julian

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ell our AGM is over and I have resigned as Editor of Classic Marque yet here I am posing as the editor. How can that be?

As most will by now be well aware I have accepted the position of Vice President of the club and look forward to working with our newly appointed President, Julian Lugg. I believe our club is in a good place at the moment and I will certainly be doing all I can to ensure it continues that way.

I wish to personally thank Di Adamson and Kathy Taylor for their leadership over the past three years as President and Secretary. It is a big job that is not always appreciated as much as it should be by our members yet they have served us with dedication and commitment.

Editor’s Column I am delighted that Dane Wilden has accepted the role of Editor of Classic Marque. I am very confident that Dane will bring to this role a fresh and committed approach and will take this magazine to the next level. As one who knows the amount of work that is involved in producing this magazine each month I encourage you to give Dane all the support you can. Primarily this means making a contribution by submitting material, reports, photos and information on proposed register outings etc.

To answer the question I posed in my first paragraph, the reason I am still editing the magazine is because Dane is exceptionally busy with his university study through to the end of the year.

Therefore I will continue in this

role until then and look forward to Dane taking up the reins in January 2017.

The Club Directory on page one of Classic Marque has been updated to reflect the new appointments made to the Executive Committee and contact details. This list includes the names of a team of others who make a most valuable contribution to our club, they all deserve our support and thanks.

Finally, I want to encourage members to make a big effort in supporting our CATS & CANS charity event, which is again being held in conjunction with SA Jag Day. Full details of how you can participate are found on page 6.

Phil Prior

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Club Torque Jaguar Drivers Club of SA Inc Minutes of the General Meeting held Tues 6th Sept 2016 at the Police Club Opening President Di Adamson welcomed all and opened the meeting at 7.45pm

Clipsal 500 March 2017 Jaguar is the featured marque

Regalia Dave

Jag Day is Sunday 16 October 2016 at Elder Park

Registers

Cats & Cans we are again supporting the Salvation Army Secretary Kathy

Apologies Wayne & Bev Buttery, Doug Harrison, Ron & Rosie Bailey, Margaret Piper, Tricia Clarke, Nel Orford, Malcolm Adamson & Tony Human Guests Nil New Members Nil Minutes of the previous meeting 2 August 2016 Accepted

General Meeting Minutes

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Thanked all for support throughout year

Treasurer Tim Advised meeting of financials ACJC Peter

Stock available for sale tonight XJ 420G MkX Bob Christmas at the German Club 2/12/2016 Compact Tim NTR XK, Mk 7 8 9 Robin NTR

E.F & GT Roger Next meeting 15/9/2016 details will be emailed SS & Daimler Malcolm NTR

Full report at October meeting

Multivalve Ron Mannum weekend away 17/18/19 September

Editor Philip NTR

Any other Business

MSCA Barry

Di presented Bill & Heather Jones certificates of recognition for 20 years membership

Welfare report Nil

Thanked members who attended July meeting at Mallala

Presidents Report Di

Membership Daphne NTR

Adelaide Motorsport Festival 19 &20 November 2016, the club will display 20 cars each day

Library Tom

AGM Minutes Continued from page 7

Executive Committee 2016/2017

Other Business

President

Julian Lugg

Vice President

Philip Prior

Phil Prior thanked Di & Kathy for their 3 years

Secretary

Alan Bartram

Treasurer

Tim White

Log Books

David Burton

M/S Secretary

Daphne Charman

Di thanked the Multivalve register for supper and taking the minutes

Editor

Dane Wilden

Meeting closed 8.55pm

I MOVE that the audited financial statements for the year ended 30/6/2016 be accepted.

Web Master

Tom Herraman

SS & Daimler

Malcolm Adamson

Seconded by Dave Bicknell Approved

XK, Mk 7, 8 & 9

Robin Ide

Tim moved that Simon Mudie be appointed the Auditor for the year ended 30/6/2017

XJ, 420G, MkX

We will continue to take where possible a long-term approach to our financial position so that the club is well positioned for the future to weather any “unknown unknowns�, not simply providing short term benefits which have no real member payback.

Seconded by Peter Clarke Approved

Lots of books, magazines etc tonight

Peter Clarke advised the meeting Tricia has a 2015 XE and the XK8 convertible is for sale.

Meeting closed 8.35pm.

Sue Harrison thanked Philip Prior on behalf of members for his excellent magazine

Register Secretarys

Mk 1, THE 2, S 420 BOTTOM Tim White LINE Bob Charman

E-Type. F type and Grand Tourer Alan Baker Multi-Valve

Ron Palmer

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Sunday October 16, 2016 YES it is on again and we need you involved. Last year we gathered together almost 3000 items of food and other basic items for distribution by the Salvation Army.

HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH SA JAG DAY AT ELDER PARK ON THE BANKS OF THE TORRENS Enjoy the day out with other members and their cars.

Collect a boot full of non-perishable food items for distribution by the Salvation Army.

All canned food and donations collected on the day will once again go to the Salvation Army at Ingle Farm to be distributed to those in need.

The following list of food items has been supplied by the Salvation Army as being the most needed items on a regular basis.

Weetbix Milk UHL Sugar 1kg Noodles / Spaghetti / Rice Baked beans/ Spaghetti Tins.

Coffee (small jars) Milo (small) Diced tomatoes Tin Vegies / Tin fruit Soups Spreads (small Vegemite, Peanut Butter, Jams etc) NOTE: We are able once again to supply a letter to be used at your local supermarket to gain a voucher to be spent in-store for this event.

Geoff Mockford—JDCSA Technical Officer

80 King William St Kent Town SA 5067 ph: (08) 8362 5997 info@sovereignauto.com.au

THE BOTTOM LINE Jaguar - Sir William Lyons - interview - 1977 An interview from Thames Televisions motoring show 'Drive In' Tony Bastable speaks to Jaguar pioneer Sir William Lyons about this iconic motoring company.

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Club Torque Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Jaguar Drivers Club of SA Inc Tuesday 6th September 2016 held at the Police Club Apologies Wayne & Bev Buttery, Doug Harrison, Ron & Rosie Bailey, Margaret Piper, Tricia Clarke, Nel Orford, Malcolm Adamson & Tony Human President Di Adamson opened meeting Presidents Report Di Adamson I would like to thank fellow Committee members for all their work and support over the last three years. Also thankyou to all those who hold roles such as Librarian, MSCA Rep, Regalia, All British Day Rep, Federation of Historic Motoring and Vehicle Inspectors. We have increased the number of inspectors from 4 to 13 to help with the workload due to 3 yearly inspections on all Historic registered vehicles. Changes in regulations also caused an increased workload for the Log Book Secretary. Working with Kathy and Daphne we have fine tuned procedures to improve accuracy and turnaround.

Thank you also to all the members that have participated and contributed to the club over the last year by attending meetings and events or organising runs.

During the past 12 months we had two President’s Runs (whole of club). The first was last Spring to McLaren Vale for tasting and a tour of Scarpantoni Estate followed by lunch as Oxenberry.

The second, earlier this year was a tour of Carl Lindner’s spectacular Jaguar Collection at Tanunda followed by a lunch. We were also joined by several members of the Hunter Valley Jaguar Drivers Club. Both of these runs were well attended with well over 50 members and a diverse range of Jaguars SA Jag Day is another event that is getting bigger and bigger thanks to our

AGM Minutes 2016 hard working committee. This year will be interesting with us trialling Elder Park in the city which is quite a bit more involved. We will again be supporting the Salvation Army for the fourth time with our Cats and Cans.

This is a most worthy cause and I am proud of our support.

Last year the club participated at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival with 20 Jaguars on display for 2 days and we were awarded the best Club Presentation. We are hoping to participate again this year and at Clipsal 2017. These events certainly put Jaguars in front of an audience of thousands.

Finally through the hard work of our past and current ACJC Reps we now see the changes the club has pushed hard for over a long period of time.

We will be running a National Rally in 2018 to the format agreed by our club (no concours). My role as National Rally Director 2018 will now ramp up so that we can fulfil expectations of a fantastic Rally.

Last but not least, thankyou to Roger and Scott for their support over the last 3 years. I am confident the club will progress in leaps and bounds into the future and am proud to be part of its ongoing journey.

Vice President’ Report Julian Lugg Vice President report – Our club is in a very sound position and I want to congratulate our president Di, secretary and logbook officer Kathy, the hard working executive including our register secretaries, and all the members of our club for their involvement and contributions. The involvement is demonstrated by attendance general meetings THE at BOTTOM LINE and register meetings, numbers at the annual dinner, an active SA Jag Day committee, participation in club & register events, offers of organising club activities, the work of club inspectors for conditional registration, the technical officer, and

the work of our club reps for ACJC, FHMC, Library, MSCA, Regalia, and All British Day. Thank you to all members for your support of our club. Julian Lugg Secretary Kathy thank you for support throughout the year Treasurer Tim Overall we have total assets of $79,857.89 (2015 - $78,883.84), which includes term deposits of $51,033.37 (2015 - $50,036.80).

The result for the financial year was consistent with our budget with a small deficit of $146.54 consistent with our budget.

A number of benefits and subsidies (direct & indirect) were passed onto members in a number of ways throughout the year. For example: presentation dinner, SA Jag Day, Christmas general meeting, calendars and Register Support. These benefits total some $17,733 or 61% of total income for this year. As mentioned before this represents some 73% of your membership subscriptions.

As reported last year the impact of the new Historic Registration process has not had a material impact on our funds. It has impacted on our volunteers time with Daphne & Kath spending more time but this is an indirect but vital cost for the club.

Costs are rising more than inflation at present and future projections suggest bigger deficits, therefore I will be recommending an increase in fees for the financial year commencing 1/7/2017 to ensure we have sufficient funds to meet our operating costs and maintain money for the inevitable rainy day. Future capital costs pertaining to data base and web site upgrades will occur over the next 12 months or so.

A big thank you to Simon Mudie from Eastwoods for doing the Audit again this financial year.

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On the top step of podium: one of the most special of D-types, which after a tense auction battle at RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction is now officially the most expensive British car ever sold at auction.

The 1956 Ecurie Ecosse Le Mans winner sold for $21.78 million including fees, becoming just one of four British cars to have sold at auction for more than $10m. The Dtype smashed the previous record, for an Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato, by almost $8m.

Sixty years before XKD 501 beat Aston Martin at La Sarthe. The dark blue car bearing the Saltire and driven by Ron Flockhart and Ninian Sanderson, finished the great race just one lap ahead of Stirling Moss and Peter Collins in the Aston Martin DB3S. The Jag got the fastest lap (4 min. 20 sec.) on its way to taking the flag after almost 4,035km at an average speed of 168km/h (104mph). The 300bhp car recorded over 157mph on the Mulsanne Straight.

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by Jaguar to a privately run team, also competed at Goodwood and, in 1957, in the Mille Miglia (a DNF). It was retired from competition soon after that – one of the reasons it is acclaimed today as a true 1950s “time warp” racer.

RM Sotheby’s Shelby Myers told GRR:

“In terms of body, chassis and engine, there is no other Le Mans winner from this period that is as original as this car.”

After its last race in 1960, XKD 501 was kept in Scotland by Ecurie Ecosse backer Major Thomson. It was bought

by Sir Michael Nairn in Scotland in 1970. Since 1999 it has been in the same American ownership. It is believed four collectors were in the bidding war for it at the Monterey auction.

The $21m (about £16m at current rates) stands in stark contrast to the €3.7m (about £3.2m) made by the last D-type to be sold at auction, also

by RM Sotheby’s, in Paris last year.

That was no Le Mans winner but it did have racing pedigree and had been owned by Le Mans winner Richard Attwood.

While the Jaguar was the star of the Monterey auction, its sale wasn’t the only one to set a record. Billed by RM Sotheby’s as “arguably the most important American car of all time”, the first Shelby Cobra, chassis number CSX2000, sold for US$13.75m (including premium) while the ex-Phil Hill Ferrari 750 Monza sold for $5.225m – a world record for the model.

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The Cats Whiskers A woman in a hot air balloon realized she was lost. She reduced altitude and spotted a man below. She descended a bit more and shouted: "'Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago but I don't know where I am". The man below replied "You're in a hot air balloon hovering approximately 30 feet above the ground. You're between 40 and 41 degrees north latitude and between 59 and 60 degrees west longitude".

"You must be a technician." said the balloonist. "I am" replied the man "how did you know?" "Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you have told me is probably technically correct, but I've no idea what to make of your information and the fact is, I'm still lost. Frankly, you've not been much help at all. If anything, you've delayed my trip with your talk."

The man below responded, "You must be in management". "I am" replied the balloonist, "but how did you know?" "Well," said the man "you don't know where you are or where you're going. You have risen to where you are, due to a large

quantity of hot air. You made a promise, which you've no idea how to keep, and you expect people beneath you to solve your problems. The fact is you are in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but now, somehow, it's my bloody fault!

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An elderly couple had dinner at another couple's house, and after eating, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen.

The two gentlemen were talking, and one said, 'Last night we went out to a new restaurant and it was really great... I would recommend it very highly.'

The other man said, 'What is the name of the restaurant?'

The first man thought and thought and finally said, 'What is the name of that flower you give to someone you love?

You know.... The one that's red and has thorns.'

'Do you mean a rose?'

'Yes, that's the one,' replied the man. He then turned towards the kitchen and yelled, 'Rose, what's the name of that restaurant we went to last night?

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The first day of spring has become a special day in the world of classic car motoring. It is a day when owners of the many and varied “old” models from veteran to classic are encouraged to use their car as a daily driver for one day and show the public what cars of the past were really like.

Around ten years ago a friend, David Armstrong was holidaying in the UK and happened to be there when he observed their Drive It Day, which was held annually to encourage use of the older cars and welcome in the summer months. On his return David organised an annual informal run to coincide with the first day of spring and the awakening of the many club outings which take place during the warmer months of the year----always 1st September and so usually a week day. These runs have grown in size and members from a number of clubs including Armstrong Siddeley, Jaguar, Bristol Owners, Riley and Stag Owners now participate. This is not promoted as a specific club run, but merely a gathering of friends with a common interest in cars.

This year was no exception and the first day of September, a Thursday, was overcast but clear of any rain. There had been reports of some light showers in the southern Mount Lofty Ranges and the days prior to the run had been very wet, indeed. But, we were lucky on the northern side of Adelaide.

Due to the high interest shown (as the clubs had been asked to advise numbers of interested participants) we met

at the Rezz Hotel, near Thorndon Park Reservoir, for morning tea and coffee, rather than the traditional bakery stop where seating may have been limited. The usual car chatter and informal carpark inspections of each other’s cars set the tone for a very pleasant drive and naturally the discussions continued at the lunch stop.

The range of cars present could be described as truly magic and included a variety of Jaguars (first generation Stype, E-type, XJ6 and Mark 2), Bristol 400 and 405, Daimler New Drophead Coupe, Riley, Stag, Armstrong Siddeley and others which escape my recollection.

Following morning tea drivers and their passengers were briefed on the run which was to follow, ending at the Old Spot Hotel, Salisbury Heights, for lunch.

Our lead car was David’s 1934 Wolseley Hornet Special with a 1271cc engine, which despite its diminutive size and engine capacity set a very respectable pace through the Adelaide Hills. What this car may have lacked in horsepower it certainly made up for this with great dexterity through the winding hills backroads.

Initially we headed south along Newton Road until we reached Magill Road, turning left and up the Old Norton Summit Road towards Lobethal.

The tour followed the hills ridge through Basket Range, Marble Hill and

Ashton until we turned right down the Corkscrew Road. The latter has always been a favourite with drivers seeking a challenge and even today for we drivers of retiring age it remains a special experience (for whatever past memories may be revived). The drive continued along the minor roads, heading north, through picturesque scenery and some great views, until One Tree Hill. Here we turned left towards civilisation, down Black Top Road (a very long and testing climb for the older cars when driving in the opposite direction), finally arriving at the Old Spot Hotel.

Most stayed for lunch, whilst a small number with other commitments bade us farewell. In all approximately 50 people in their magnificent cars enjoyed the run and convivial company at the morning tea and lunch stops. The day remained overcast, without rain, making for very pleasant driving conditions for both the cars and their drivers and passengers.

I would like to especially thank David and Yvonne Armstrong, ably helped by Lee and Guli Paltridge for organising the run and we look forward to another excellent start to spring on the 1st September 2017.

A great day out, appreciated by all who attended.

Peter Holland

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Club Calendar Tuesday 4

JDCSA General Meeting—Police Association Building Carrington Street Adelaide.

7.30pm Tuesday 11

O C TO B E R

7.30pm Wednesday 12 7.30pm Tuesday 18

Compact Register Meeting - The 11th October Compact meeting to be held at a Hotel near the CBD at 6.30pm for a dinner meeting Contact: Tim White M: 0419 809 021 XJ, Mk 10 and 420G Register Meeting—Shannons Rooms, South Road Clarence Park SA. Contact: Bob Charman P: (08) 8248 4111 E: charman@bigpond.net.au Executive Committee Meeting—VIP Building, Sir Donald Bradman Drive

7.00pm Wednesday 19

XK, MK VII, VIII & IX Register Meeting Contact: Robin Ide M: 0428 816 678 rdide@tpg.com.au

Thursday 20 7.30pm

E Type, F Type & GT Register Meeting Contact: Alan Baker M: 0429 097 729 E: etype@jdcsa.com.au

Sunday 23

Malalla MSCA Super Sprints Round 5

Tuesday 25

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

Wednesday 26

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

Tuesday 1

JDCSA General Meeting— Police Association Building Carrington Street Adelaide.

7.30pm Wednesday 9

NOVEMBER

7.30pm Tuesday 15

XJ, Mk 10 and 420G Register Meeting—Shannon’s Rooms, South Road Clarence Park SA. Contact: Bob Charman P: (08) 8248 4111 E: charman@bigpond.net.au Executive Committee Meeting—VIP Building, Sir Donald Bradman Drive

7.00pm Wednesday 16 7.30pm Thursday 17 7.30pm Saturday 19 and

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

Sunday 20

Full Details http://www.adelaidemotorsportfestival.com.au/home-

Tuesday 22

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Contact: Ron Palmer M: 0418 855 597 E: multivalve@jdcsa.com.au Tuesday 29

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

Tuesday 30

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

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A SPECIAL XK120 FOUR-SEATER DESIGNED ON SPECIAL ORDER BY ABBOTT OF FARNHAM

This XK120 is an important masterpiece of post war British coach building. The car is based upon the famous Jaguar XK 120 OTS chassis. The chassis went in 1951 from Jaguar straight to the Sussex based firm Abbot of Farnham. They created in order of a customer (Mr. Mitchell from New Zeeland) a very special four-seater drop head convertible.

This special ordered custom built Jaguar was finished two years before Jaguar cars presented the Jaguar XK 120 drop head coupe two-seater.

Only one Jaguar XK 120 four-seater DHC has been built by Abbott.

The Jaguar XK 120 Abbott was found in a barn in 2002. At the end of 2002, the restoration of the Jaguar started to the

highest possible standards by a world renown restoration company from Christchurch New Zealand.

The full frame-off restoration took over 5000 hours to be completed early 2006. At the 2007 Essen Techno Classica the Abbott won the first prize as best restored car of the show.

Various classic car magazines published about this unique Jaguar XK 120 Abbott.

Abbott was a traditional coach builder in these days and could be remembered for the estate car conversions it built on big Fords during the 1950s and ’60s, which were marketed under the Farnham name (Abbott was based near Farnham in Surrey,

UK). The company’s history encompasses many glamorous names and Bentley, Bristol, Nash-BMW, Lagonda and Rolls-Royce were just a few of the marques bodied by Abbott.

ED Abbott founded the company in October 1929 but its origins go back much further and the company has its roots at the very start of the motor industry. In the late 1920s a contract came in from Lagonda, to build the standard coachwork for its Rapier, and this was followed by other regular work from Frazer Nash-BMW and Talbot. Its high-profile customers included ex-prime minister David Lloyd George and writer Rudyard Kipling, who both ordered Abbott-bodied Rolls -Royces.

Following the wishes of Mr. Mitchell Abbott to create an all-new four-seater bodywork inspired by the ravishing lines of the Jaguar XK 120. All panels were hand beaten of aluminium sheet and fitted on an ash frame. The Abbott design was subtly lengthened to create extra space for the additional rear seats. This could not be done without altering the lines of the original XK 120 design. To realize excellent proportions Abbott rounded the original straight

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slope of the front wings and made them carry on lower towards the end of the doors. From there on the waist line was made to curve up more expressively as original and sweeping down over longer stretched rear wings. The extra length was created by placing the boot further behind on the chassis. The added length was brilliantly hidden within the shape of the rear wings. Optically this design solution was complimented by oval shaped spats covering the rear wheels.

The result was a surprisingly balanced and harmonious design.

The interior was especially fabricated for the Abbott and the design was largely taken over from the XK 120 OTS. The rear bench was of course unique and it followed the shape of the front seats. The dashboard was given a varnished walnut veneer facia with the same overall layout as the XK 120 OTS. All bright work at the exterior were XK 120 OTS items except for the unique windscreen frame.

Most of the other parts used to built the XK 120 four-seater were also early Jaguar XK 120 items except for the door locks which were borrowed from the ‘Jaguar’ SS90/SS100 models. The drop head convertible top had been tailor made for the Abbott. Keep in mind that this automobile saw the light of life a year before the (twoseater) Jaguar XK 120 drop head coupe (DHC) was presented!

As ordered by Mr. Mitchell the automobile was fitted with extras like a pair of fog lamps, a radio, and a tow bar. Abbott completed their work on the special XK 120 early 1952, as they had the car shipped to Mr. Mitchell in New Zealand.

The Jaguar has been built up to the highest possible standards. Perfect inside and out. All new wiring was fitted. Nuts and bolts, screws, washers and other small parts of the original type were used.

The restoration took about 5.000 hours of work. More than a 1000 digital pictures are available.

After thirty years on the road the owner decided to restore the Jaguar.

He moved the car to a barn where it was partly dismantled and stripped of paint. For some reason the owner

changed his mind. He left the car alone and the next twenty years the Jaguar sat quietly in it’s Christchurch barn. After discovery by a local restorer in the year 2002 the car was acquired and an extensive restoration followed.

Before the start of the restoration, the car was studied in detail. Crucial information was found in books and in old photographs. All original parts were put together to see if the car was still complete. It was complete, even the side screens were still around. The hood frame was found to be heavily twisted, and the boot lid had been exchanged with a badly fitting XK 140 item in the past.

The Jaguar was fully dismantled in a photographic recorded process and the body was taken off the chassis.

The body and chassis were stripped off paint completely and the bright work was stripped of old chrome.

The ash frame has been fully restored and conserved. The original body panels were repaired and new THE panels wereBOTTOM hand beatenLINE from aluminium sheet. The body job was carried out meticulously, the shape had to be perfect in this phase. All panels and bright work were mounted to check for perfect fit.

The body base structure and the panels were primed with special

epoxy for aluminium.

Epoxy is the best primer to protect and conserve the metal. After that a layer of spray filler was applied and sanded way down to smoothen the body. The restoration has been carried out with a minimal amount of filler (thin and crisp restoration). The bodywork was primed, sanded, painted cream white (glasslike).

All chrome parts, including the special Abbott windscreen frame and grille, were stripped of old chrome and triple plated to perfection.

The chassis was sand blasted inside and out, meticulously cleaned, primed and spray painted black according to original specifications. The inside of the tubular chassis was extensively corrosion proofed. Fuel tank has been recreated using the original example.

All mechanics, engine, gearbox, rear axle, steering gear and brake system were fully restored and overhauled within the smallest tolerances. The engine was given some mechanical upgrades like forged pistons. Dynotested for three hours before it was mounted to the car.

We can conclude that this fine and unique Jaguar XK 120 Abbott is in a brand new show condition throughout.

Matching numbers, and restored with utmost precision. The presence of a complete history file, Heritage certificate, articles in books and magazines, and the extensive restoration reportage, give convincing insight about the importance of this unique Jaguar.

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Register Minutes JAGUAR DRIVERS CLUB, SA MEETING OF THE XK 7 8 9 REGISTER HELD AT THE HARRISONS’ WED 7 SEPTEMBER 2016 Newly elected Register Secretary, Robin Ide opened the meeting at 8.00pm, welcomed members and thanked Sue and Doug Harrison for their hosting of the meeting. Robin mentioned that he would seek to run register meetings with a minimum of formality so that we can have plenty of time for car and other talk.

Attendance: Doug and Sue Harrison, Robin and Deidre Ide, Onslow and Wendy Billinghurst, Peter and Judy Goodale, Tony Blackford, John Dunning, Richard and Carla Smith, Ossie Petrucco and Peter Holland.

Apologies: Julian and Moira Lugg, Rob and Vicki Loffler, John and Lindsey Williams, Rod and Peg Davis, Rob Smith, Hank Vandermeyden, Jacques and Sally Metzer, Ros Holland, Rayeena Petrucco, Sally Burton, Russell Clarke and Jenny Hales.

Previous Minutes: Minutes of the register meeting held on 20 July had been previously circulated and were accepted as an accurate record.

Club Business: The following information was provided at the Club General Meeting on Tues 6 September: The Club has agreed to display up to 20 cars for two days at the Adelaide Motor Sport Festival on 19 & 20 Nov. At Clipsal 2017 Jaguar will be the featured Marque.

Jaguar Day 2016 will be Sunday 16 October at Elder Park. Cars should be in place by 10am and not leave until after 3pm.

Information from ACJC is that sales of new Jaguars have increased enormously in the last year.

JDCSA will host the national rally in 2018 and Di Adamson is chair of the Organising Committee.

The AGM was held on Tuesday 6 September and the following were elected for the 2016/17 Club year: President , Julian Lugg Vice President, Philip Prior

Future Meetings: On Tuesday 4 October our Register will arrange supper and take minutes at the Club general meeting. Members volunteered for those tasks and some may meet for a meal prior to the meeting.

Wednesday 5 October. No Register meeting.

Wednesday 2 November. There will be a Register meeting at a suburban venue. Details to be confirmed.

In January 2017 there will be no Register meeting.

Secretary, Alan Bartram

Other Business: Members placed on record their thanks to Moira for the recent updating of the Register contact list.

Logbook Secretary, Dave Burton

Cars:

Magazine Editor, Dane Wilden

Tony Blackford – Mk 8 Brakes, possibly booster problem. Several diagnostics were suggested.

Treasurer, Tim White

Membership Secretary, Daphne Charman Events Coordinator, Jim and Arcadia Komaroni

John Dunning – MK 7 running well Onslow Billinghurst -- XK 150 NTR

Future Events:

Doug Harrison -- Mk 9s. Grey car has been sold and white car is ‘land locked’ at present.

1, 2 October is the Border Run and Peter Goodale advised that 6 Victorian and 8 SA cars are entered.

Peter Holland – XK 120 is mostly dismantled. Old underseal is difficult to remove.

20 November is the ‘All Steamed Up’ weekend at Mannum. Cars for display need to be booked in with the organisers.

Dave Burton – MK 2 recently

11 December is proposed for the Register end of year lunch. Details will be confirmed by e-mail and post.

Robin to liaise with hosts.

THE BOTTOM LINE The Jaguar E-Type Built To Drift But there’s no need to overreact. Before you gush fury and vitriol all over the comments section, you should really know a bit more about where this car came from, and why it’s really not as sacrilegious as you might think.

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MINUTES OF THE XJ, MK10, 420G REGISTER MEETING HELD ON 14TH SEPTEMBER 2016 Present Ben Adler, Steve & Frances Arthur, Steve Attard, David Bicknell, Robin & Roseanne Bullock, Walter & Beryl Bullock, George Calvert, Bob & Daphne Charman, John & Claire Evans, Chris Michael, Graeme & Betty Moore, Borys Potiuch, Phil Prior, Evan & Andrea Spartalis, Merv Tucker.

Apologies Sue Prior, Darryl & Fay Leyton, Peter & Ros Holland, Ray & Barb Offe, Dennis Paech, Ron & Rosie Bailey, John Best, Roger Frinsdorf, Ian & Jenny Rowley, Geoff & Margaret Thomas.

Previous Minutes

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General Business Jag Day – Elder Park discussed re Marshalls. 8 people put their hands up.

Cats and Cans talk by Phil Prior.

Our Xmas dinner at German Club. If people haven’t notified Bob, by 30th September that they are coming, names will be off the list as we have a waiting list to attend. Tickets $45 per head now available.

A sporting event at the Lobethal Slot Car track has been arranged for November 13th November.

Members reminded about our November meeting Auction. Please prepare some items.

Car Talk David Bicknell Exhaust on Gerty keeps working loose. Evan gave good advice.

Big Red hard to

John & Claire Evans Living in fear. Have lent the ‘S’ Type to our son for a week.

Phil Prior Has set of 21” Le Mons BB5 wheels for sale. $500 – cheap.

Borys Potiuch Reverse light not working – Fixed it, now the car won’t start.

Merv Tucker Car wouldn’t start so had to call the RAA. He forgot to tell them that he had switched the fuel off. Last week driving in the extreme rain, couldn’t see two feet in front of him. Turning right at traffic lights, couldn’t see when bang. He ran into something but doesn’t know what. He thinks it could have been another car. We don’t think there would have been another car travelling that slowly. We suspect he may have run into the gutter.

Walter & Beryl Walter has fixed the dish washer. Thanks for that Walter.

George Calvert Working on the TR7. Went to start it and a spark plug shot straight out of the block and almost parted his hair.

Ben Adler Now the temp gauge is not working.

Members at the Meeting were reminded that photos are needed for this year’s calendar.

Bob & Daphne

start until I remembered the auto choke.

NOTICE HUMPHREY PUMP The Humphrey Pump will not be operational on the October long weekend as identified a couple of months ago due to a component failure (Butterfly valve on the water inlet). Naturally the volunteers are extremely disappointed after putting in so many hours to obtain the safety sign-off.

Ian Pascoe has advised that we are still planning for a run on the weekend of 20th/21st May 2017 as the volunteers are confident of achieving a number of start -ups prior to that weekend.

We will keep you posted.

Regards Tim White

All others present Had nothing to report.

Meeting closed at 8.30pm Next meeting: Wednesday 12TH Oct, 2016, At Shannon’s, 863 South Road, Clarence Gardens at 7.30pm.

All welcome.

THE BOTTOM LINE XJ40 30th Anniversary Celebration at Dunkeld, Scotland – 28th and 29th August 2016 In 2008 XJ40 owner and keen enthusiast, John Ratcliffe saw the need to bring XJ40 owners together, and set up XJ40.com, with the encouragement of Rob Jenner. It was never perceived as a club, but intended to be a focal point and a useful resource

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Sunday, November 27, 2016. 9.00am—3.00pm.

Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway Glenelg SA. For more information and registration - www.alleuroday.com.au

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THE NEWSLETTER OF THE JAGUAR HERITAGE TRUST The main summer holiday season has once again been packed with many events both at home and abroad. The Collections Centre also played host to a major launch event for Jaguar’s entry into the 2017 Formula E championship – which necessitated quite a lot of vehicle re -arrangement! There is also news from a recent motor museum forum that took place in Germany.

The month of August got off to a flying start with Trust cars making appearances at no less than four events over the weekend of August 6-7! On home turf,

we supported the monthly Jaguar Breakfast Club meeting once again which coincided with a 1950s themed event at nearby Compton Verney Park where there is an art gallery – and for which we had been asked to provide an appropriate car (and driver). The Trust’s 1955 Jaguar Mark Vll seemed the obvious choice; this lovely example, finished in a special metallic royal claret paint, was formerly used by HRH the Queen Mother and was kept updated by the factory with new features from the Mark Vlll and lX like the one-piece windscreen.

The theme chosen for the Breakfast meeting was ‘Concept Cars’ and the Trust’s Daimler Corsica, built by Jaguar’s SVO department to celebrate the centenary of the Daimler marque in 1996, was parked up outside the Collections Centre. A short presentation was made by Jonathan Partridge alongside some of the other concept cars which are now on display inside (as reported in the last issue of The Trust).

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Design and Styling of the ‘S’-type—Part1 The first Utah ‘Model Stack’ made of hardwood painted gloss black. Note the torpedo shape, slim bumpers, rimless fairedin headlamps midway up the cat’s paw fenders and frenched-in style sidelamps, features later seen on the ‘S’-type.

The Grandmother Jaguar’s design and style were driven by William Lyons from the earliest days. He created the ideas and skilled designers, engineers and craftsmen brought them to life: first as coachbuilders designing Swallow bodies on others’ chassis; then building a complete car, the SS1 and SS2, using Standard Motor Company’s components; finally manufacturing the S.S. Jaguar 1½ litre, 2½litre saloons, and S.S. Jaguar 100.

After the War, Lyons and Jaguar came up with two new car designs: the Jaguar XK 120 sports car; and the Jaguar Mk VII saloon. Jaguar continued

Aerodynamic testing of a Mk1 at MIRA, a testing and development track on the former RAF Lindley airfield.

to develop the sports car (XK 140 in 1954, XK150 in 1957) and saloon (Mk VIII in 1956, Mk IX in 1959) lines. In the 1950s, Jaguar moved to Browns Lane.

There were two distinct design groups: the ‘Experimental’ workshop focused on racing car design and development and the ‘Body Development’ workshop for production cars. Body Development had two areas, one for ‘experimental styling’, where Lyons’ ideas would be further developed, headed by Fred Gardner, and a‘ prototype body development’ workshop, headed by Bill Robinson, to build full-size mockups of projects that had become ‘programmers'. Bill Lyons felt that there waa market for a car smaller and less expensive that the MkVII

and better for family motoring than the XKs. Lyons laid down his new radical ideas as “Utah” in late 1952. Utah was to be more compact than the MkVII but roomier inside. It would be completely different from previous Jaguars which were built on separate chassis and body structures. Using the neunitary body construction it would be the first ‘monocoque’ Jaguar with the floor lower than the sills. Lyons designed a torpedo-shape body with sides completely flush and an unbroken beltline from the front fenders to the rear bumper with the rear wheels under a full spats. The body was engineered by Pressed Steel (they had previously provided a unitaryconstruction body for the Wolseley 6/90) and engineers from both

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companies worked closely on it. To ensure adequate stiffness in the body a fully stressed roof was designed with small windows and wide A- and B pillars. Without chrome pieces this gave a rather heavy look.

been recognized as possessing a certain ambience. Utah followed the layout of the MkVII, sharing many components. The walnut veneer dash was laid out in a symmetrical pattern simplifying the manufacturing of rhd and lhd models. The dash was topped with a full width screen rail capping and windshield surround. The side window surrounds, door facias and cappings, and a– and B-post were also walnut capped . Seats were leather-faced with bucket seats in the front.

A new 2.4-litre version of the XK engine was specified for economy. The front end design was similar to the XK140 which was designed at about the same time: oval Jaguar grill; alligator style bonnet flanked by horn grills; rounded ‘cat’s paw’ fenders with faired-in headlight pods. Several different sidelights were tried, including one ‘Frenched’ into the bodywork. But for production (and cost saving) the final design was bolted on midway up the cats’ paw fender.

Similarly, the production headlights became simpler with chrome rims.

Three Utah prototypes were built and ready in the late summer of1954, but problems of noise suppression, body rattles and other problems delayed the launch of the Jaguar 2.4-litre saloon to October 1955. It was a quick car although the handling and road holding were average for the times, and the drum brakes were marginal for a car of that performance.

An interesting project was a two-door coupe built on a Utah underpinnings.

Bonnet and trunk heights were lowered and front and rear overhangs reduced. It was mocked-up as both a hardtop and as a convertible.

series production, although some road tests reported “… a feeling of directional instability”. Styling changes included a wider grill with narrow slats and full wheel spats were replaced with cutaway ones. Inside the bucket seats were replaced with split bench ones. Jaguar offered an upgrade package of disc brakes, wire wheels and cutaway spats to 2.4-litre car owners for £164 2s. 0d. Chrome wire wheels were an extra £7 19s.6d.

A total of 36,985 Mk1s were built in 1955 through 1959 (19,705 2.4-litre and17,280 3.4- litre).

Acknowledgement: The photos and text of this article have been sourced from the Newsletter of the International Register of the Jaguar “S’ Type .

http://jagstyperegister.com/

With the introduction of the 3.4-litre XK engine and, more importantly disc brakes, in September 1957, the Mk1 was the fastest four-door saloon in

The interior of a Jaguar has always

MEMBER’S PRIDE Stories of cars owned and loved by our members

What is Your Jaguar Story?

You may wish to use a question and answer style to tell us your Jaguar Story for our MEMBER’S PRIDE section. Just select the questions from the list below, or dream up your own and email to the Editor with photos.

1. What was your first Jaguar experience?

6. An enjoyable or humorous moments with your Jag?

2. What did you like about Jaguars then?

7. Do you have a favourite driving experience?

3. What was the first Jaguar you owned?

8. Why did you join the club ?

4. How did you come to buy it?

5. What other Jaguars have you had?

9. If you could—what would be your next Jaguar?

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all about these creatures and their destructive habits, our guide Jodie also explained all about one of the largest Almond groves in the Riverland.

Day 1 After assembling at the Mt Osmond mine car park we headed in convoy to Sir Hans Heysen’s gallery for an informative guided tour of his gallery and house.

To satisfy our hunger pains lunch was at Barristers Block Winery where we were entertained by the arrival of several bus loads of young ladies on a hens outing.

We ventured on to Mannum for another guided tour of the Dock museum where we also witnessed an exhibition of photos of the 1956 floods.

Day 2

A quick look at the massive shelling plant shed being built, then scenic route back to Mannum along the Young Husband Scenic River Road (the longest continuous road along the Murray in Australia)

After crossing the river on the ferry (all the Jags fitted on one ferry), Happy hour again in room 10 (the word got around as there was a distinct shortage of glasses and chairs) Dinner this evening was at the Motel.

Day 3 After breakfast we visited a collection of vintage speedway cars and were entertained by the owner who also had a lot of Rowley Park memorabilia.

A short drive to the Mannum Waterfalls to view the THE inBOTTOM LINEthen back to the riverfront to board the After a late breakfast we again assembled to travel cascades, convoy to Walker flat to cross the river and take in the Jester for our lunch cruise. Helen our captain showed view at the top of the hill. us the lovely birdlife and even stopped to feed the On to Swan Reach museum for again a guided tour by some very enthusiastic volunteers.

Next stop the Swan Reach hotel with its majestic views over the river for lunch.

Hawks and point out the nests.

After the cruise farewell to each other, as some headed home via the freeway as others via Gumeracha and Chain of ponds.

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Club Notices GENERAL MEETING ROSTER 2016

Register Meetings are held as follows: Mk 1,2 & 420 & S Type (Compact) Second Tuesday of every even calendar month

Feb Mk1, 2, 420 & S Type (Compact) Register Mar Multivalve Register Apr XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register E-Type, F-Type & Grand Tourer Third Thursday of each month

May SS & Daimler Register Jun

XJ, MK10 & 420G Register

Jul

E-Type F-Type & Grand Tourer Register

Aug Mk1, 2, 420 & S Type (Compact) Register Sep Multivalve Register Oct XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register

Multivalve -Fourth Tuesday of each odd calendar month.

Nov SS & Daimler Register

Dec Special Christmas Meeting arranged by the XJ, MK10 & 420G Register

APPLICATIONS The following applications for membership have been lodged with the Membership Secretary and are listed in accordance with clause 6 (B-C) of the Constitution. If there are no objections, membership will be ratified one month from this October issue of the magazine: Ronald Biddell 2000 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Sedan 1996 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Coupe Gina & Maxwell Beacom 1963 Jaguar Mk ll 3.8L Sedan Margaret & Robert Kirk In process of looking for a suitable Jaguar

SS & Daimler—Last Wednesday of each month

XJ, Mk 10 & 420G—Second Wednesday of each month

The following applications have been accepted David Moulsdale 1964 Jaguar Mk ll 3.4L Sedan Robert Paterson 1948 Jaguar Mk lV 1775.8L Sedan Martin & Felicity Sharpe 1998 Jaguar XJR 4L V8 Sedan Naomi Maltby & Craig Walkom 1982 Jaguar XJS 5.3L

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

of each month

Daphne Charman Membership Secretary.

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F-Pace Space Grace

by Peter Clarke

Having the XKR in at the Service Department of Solitaire Automotive recently provided the opportunity to have an F-Pace to drive as the loan car. This was kindly organised

by Solitaire Jaguar at Hawthorn.

I requested a V6 petrol version as I am familiar with the V6 diesel in the Range Rover Sport and the XJ. The V6 comes as a 250 kW or 280 kW as in the F-Type, both with 450 Nm. We need a vehicle which can tow the van which is approximately 1650 Kgs with a tow ball weight of 150 Kgs. All versions of the F-Pace are rated with a maximum tow limit of 2400 Kgs and 185 Kgs on the ball.

While the V6 diesel is ideally suited to towing with 221 kW and a whopping 700 Nm from lower revs than the petrol and with significantly lower fuel consumption, I wanted to see if the supercharged petrol offered a more appealing driving experience. Also the diesel has both a particulate filter (DPP) and now the requirement for Adblue. The DPP is a cause of concern when it reaches

the level requiring a burn off and city driving with short trips does not allow this to occur. The retail price of the diesel is only slightly higher than the petrol, presumably as the dreaded luxury car tax (LCT) of 33% cuts in later with the lower fuel consumption.

All V6’s are quick with the diesel 0100 in only 6.2 and the petrol 5.8 and 5.5.

The alternative tow options in the Jaguar Land Rover stable are the Range Rover Sport, Discovery Sport or waiting for the new model Discovery. The big 4WD’s are fantastic for towing and great all rounders but if a Jag will do the job in a smaller package it needs to be on the shopping list! The Discovery Sport is only offered in 4 cylinder a 2000 Kg LINE tow limit THEwith BOTTOM and is an outside chance.

a-way price. Externally it had the Black Pack where all the external trim is black chrome ($720), the TWENTY TWO inch 15 Spoke Black Finish Double Helix wheels shod with 265/40 tyres ($4,700) and as with all vehicles ordered by Solitaire it had roof rails and the tow receiver and connections. The tow bar can not be retrofitted. The electrical connection is tucked up under the rear bumper and flips down when needed.

Inside there were perforated leather seats with the climate option providing both heating and cooling in the front and heating in the rear ($2,300). Now I remember laughing at heated seats in our temperate climate until many years ago I experienced those in our XJ 40 Daimler and I was hooked. It also had 360 degree Park Aid ($1,210, Park assist ($800), Blind Spot Monitor and Reverse Traffic Detection ($1,120) and heads-up display on an infra-red reflective screen ($2,510). This was my first experience with heads-up and it is an extremely useful feature which I

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found I immediately relied upon for both speed and transmission selection, including the gear number when using the standard paddle shifters. The system fitted in the F-Pace is promoted by Jaguar as a Unique Selling Point as unlike cheapies it can be seen in all conditions and with polarised glasses. The brightness and position on the screen can be adjusted. I should mention that the calibration on the speedometer is not good for an older set of eyes with only 20, 40, 60 etc highlighted with very faint increments in between. I hardly ever looked at it. There is a slight reflection in the screen of the outline of the projector unit at the base of the screen in front of the instrument pod.

Included in the standard features is Lane Departure Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Visual alerts for oil, oil filter and coolant, Rain sensing windscreen wipers and Automatic headlights, Hill Launch Assist, Trailer Stability Assist, JaguarDrive Control and Torque Vectoring, All Surface Progress Control, Dynamic Stability Control and Traction Control, 5 power sockets and a Reversible boot floor – carpet/rubber. Phew! All necessities for our purposes.

although it is quirky, I thought it was not a deal breaker. 10-Way Electric front seats with Driver Memory function is standard.

It is a handsome vehicle from the outside, distinctively Jaguar with the signature grill which was inspired by the Series One XJ and the rear lights are as per F-Type.

Opening the tall front door but with lower window openings than in most SUV’s and peering in to the interior I again hit my head as I have done before in the showroom. The general ambience is similar to the new XE and XF with the grab rails on the centre console similar to the F-Type.

Sliding in and closing the door with a solid thud the sound insulation is impressive. Interestingly, the doors are not aluminium unlike the body shell. The seats are comfortable and supportive.

Forward vision in the elevated position is great and rearward the small rear screen and thick rear panels do limit vision. Certainly not the panoramic view afforded by a Land Rover or Range Rover 4WD but much better than in the

Evoque.

The trim and materials are generally good with the contrast stitching on the plush jet coloured leather and trim giving the ambience a lift. The door cappings are somewhat plasticky. No complaints with the ergonomics with the layout of controls mostly familiar. This example had the standard 8 inch Capacitive Touchscreen rather than the 10.2 inch option which does look more premium. This is referred to as the InControl Touch Pro Navigation and comes with a 12.3 inch HD Virtual Instrument Display for $4,000.

Starting procedure is keyless with the engine coming to life with a raspy note. The engine sound on the go is subdued and outdone by the distant exhaust note which to me sounds hollow by comparison with the V8 in the XKR, a little like playing a tune with a piece of paper and a comb. The exhaust note is more pronounced with the windows down but who drives that way now? Unlike the F-Type there is no loud button.

This example also had a full panoramic sunroof ($3,400 for fixed) and the innovative activity key ($640) which is similar in appearance to a Fit Bit, worn on the wrist and used to lock/open the vehicle with the regular key fob inside.

A motoring writer put down the standard manual steering column adjuster which is an unusual “switch” on the right side of the column from the Land Rover parts bin. It has to be rotated to unlock.

Might only be an issue for some if the column needs frequent adjusting for different drivers, but

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blend of sportiness and practicality.

The rotary gear selector rises to the occasion and is simple and intuitive to use, unlike the current selector in the Range Rover. I turned off the Stop-Start for now as I do find it unnatural at first, particularly being a left foot breaker. Engaging reverse shows that the rear view camera is superb, very clear and with bright steering angle lines.

Driving off there is a momentary hesitation then brisk acceleration accompanied by that busy, rorty exhaust note changing with the frequent transmission up-shifts. The ZF 8 speed transmission provides seamless shifts and the only way to be aware of what gear it is in is to manually select with the paddles. I was surprised that it would be as high as 6th at 60 Kilometres per hour and would even allow 7th at that speed.

connect the Bluetooth to my phone. There was already a full list of phones synched to the system and after deleting one of these the connection was simpler than older systems. There were no codes to enter. You only have to confirm the number shown is the same on the phone and on the screen.

Regarding the choice of vehicle to best suit our needs; all options mentioned would certainly do the job but the FPace offers a fresh alternative and it is a Jaguar. The towing ability is adequate although it does not have the self-levelling suspension as on the Land/ Range Rovers. The cargo space is smaller especially in comparison with the cavernous Discovery and lower in height.

All Australian vehicles have a “reduced” section space-saver 19 inch spare wheel which drops the volume from 650 to 508 litres. This provides a flat broad load space with no intrusions.

However if the full size spare is optioned, at $1,000, there is a raised cover which is 10 cm or so high and further reduces the volume, except for small areas on each side. This could be a deal breaker as touring up north without a full size spare would not be prudent.

Jaguar promotes the F-Pace as being inspired by the F-Type and I have since sampled the V6 diesel while it does feel sporty and which is definitely my personal encourages you to zip from A to B choice. The engine note is refined it is an unavoidably different but reflects the immense grunt experience to be sitting a foot provided by 700 Nm of torque. It higher off the road. The F-Type is enhances the premium feel of the more raw and go-cart like in it’s vehicle. I have a draft wish-list of feel. Personally this rev-head options: Entry level Prestige or the Grandpa likes to have high Portfolio with standard 19 inch performance and competent wheels, tow receiver, climate seats, handling but I would not choose 10.2 screen with standard audio. the low profile tyres as on this Heads-up display is most desirable example. I am certain that the but an expensive option.

The electrically assisted steering handling on 19’s would be Unfortunately LCT together with the has been described as too light for exemplary and the ride would be extra GST comprises almost a third THE BOTTOM LINE some motoring writers but to a much smoother and possibly of the cost of options. Dam taxes! long term Jaguar driver it felt more quieter. There were some trim Jaguar is anticipating that the Fheavily weighted and I soon squeaks induced by the firm ride. adapted to the different feel. After None-the-less the 20’s and 22’s do Pace will be their best seller and dramatically increase volume and I only a few kilometres I felt have better visual appeal and have no doubt they are on a winner. completely at home in the car and would be more attractive for the Drive it and see. particularly enjoyed the heads-up younger set. The F-Pace is sure to information. I did have to stop and attract a wide age bracket with it’s 26 The Official Monthly Magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia

Jaguar Classifieds FOR SALE 1971 series 1 XJ6 4.2,4sp MOD I've had the car for 20 years and did an extensive rebuild of engine and gearbox soon after purchase and have travelled 53,000 miles since. The engine was rebuilt with triple SUs and full extractors and the clutch has recently been replaced. It has been garaged for the whole time of my ownership and considerable effort put into maintaining it mechanically. $8,000 ono Contact Allan Stewart at 0883891328 or 0400257020 allanestewart@gmail.com 9

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FOR SALE Original Jaguar Mag Wheels On offer are four wheels from an early { new } S-Type { pre 2003 }.The size is 16" and tyre specs on 2 are 225 / 55 / ZR 16 . The other two are bare rims. They are all in good condition with very few marks . Could be the answer to your gutter damaged wheels at a great price! $400 OR make me an offer .

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Jaguar’s most practical sports car brings together sporty handling and dramatic beauty with everyday practicality and efficiency.

F-PACE is a performance SUV that combines maximum driving exhilaration with efficiency. Technologically advanced to the core, F-PACE keeps you safe, connected and entertained. It has the capability for every road and the capacity for every day. F-PACE is a Jaguar for you, a Jaguar for your THE BOTTOM LINE family.

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

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