Classic Marque February 2017

February 2017

The Monthly Magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia

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Club Directory Management Committee

Club Services

Register Secretaries

President

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

Mobile:

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

Secretary

Inspectors— Historic Registration

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

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

Tim White 0419 809 021 treasurer@jdcsa.com.au Alan Bartram Mobile: 0418 818 950 adbartram@bigpond.com Editor

Dane Wilden 0431 058 951 dwilden@adam.com.au Mobile:

Membership Secretary Daphne Charman Phone: (08) 8248 4111 Mobile: 0404 999 200 membership@jdcsa.com.au Events Coordinators Arcadia & Jim Komaromi Mobile: 0421 185 168 jimkom@adam.com.au Web Editor

Tom Herraman Mobile: 0423 214 644 info@jdcsa.com.au Club Web Site www.jdcsa.com.au Club Postal Address PO Box 6020 Halifax Street Adelaide SA 5000

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

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

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

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

THE BOTTOM LINE Cover Story The Jaguar I-Pace, which debuted at the 2016 LA Auto Show, will be Jaguar’s first all-electric five-seater sports car. The full story can be found on pages 10 and 11.

This icon that appears throughout Classic Marque is a LIVE LINK or (Hyperlink). If you click on this link it will take you to more of the story or report it is associated with. These links are live and active at the time of publication but no guarantee can be given as to how long they will stay live.

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Club Torque The President’s Rap It is only about 14 months before the 2018 National Rally to be held during April in the Barossa and Victor Harbor areas.

Di Adamson is our Rally Director and with the Rally Committee has been hard at work developing an exciting program. We have informed ACJC of our proposed program.

The 2018 National Rally will also coincide with the 70th Anniversary of the showing of the new Jaguar XK120 to the public and we will include a national gathering of XKs at the National Rally so start planning to have your vehicles ready for this great event. The last national gathering of XKs was in Canberra in December 2016 when

about 30 XKs were present.

We have guest speakers already planned for some of our General Meetings but we are willing to listen to any other suggestions.

Registers are the backbone of the Club and I encourage all members to become involved where they can. During January there was already a successful breakfast run open to all members being organised by a register. Please refer to the Calendar of Events on our website for details about future events. One event in the near future is All British Day [Ed: see below] followed by the McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic.

correspondence from the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure about reducing red tape for the Conditional (Historic) Registration scheme (see the letter in Classic Marque).

There are some proposed changes to be implemented this year and we will keep you informed of any changes that affect us. We have already provided feedback from our club supporting the proposals to reduce red tape.

Julian

We have had some recent

Echunga Recreation Grounds Sunday February 12 2017 Entry to Grounds: 9:30am.

All vehicles in place by 10:45am Geoff Mockford—JDCSA Technical Officer

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

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Club Torque Hello, and welcome to Classic Marque.

For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Dane Widen, and I am the new Editor of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia’s monthly magazine.

I’d like to start by firstly thanking the club for this appointment, and acknowledging the huge amount of work that former Editor (now Vice President) Phil Prior has put into the magazine over his tenure. His support during this transition period has been vital in delivering you, our members, the best magazine possible.

Despite my age—slightly less than average here at the club, it must be said—I have a long and varied motoring history. I’ve owned everything from a 60’s VW Beetle to a Leyland P76 V8, and all sorts of oddities in between, including of course my 2.4 Mk 2. Although currently Jag-less (gasp!), I intend to welcome another Jaguar to the stable sometime soon; in the meantime, I

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guess I’ll have to make do with my W126 Mercedes Benz, Porsche 911, Rover SD1, classic Range Rover, and “Sh*tbox” Volvo 240 wagon!

But enough about me, and more about the magazine. This edition sees a magazine choc-full of stories from everywhere, with both important local news—in the form of proposed changes to the historic vehicles registration system (pages 6-9)—and international news, including our cover story—Jaguar’s first electric vehicle! Our feature article can be found on pages 10 and 11. As always, there are stories from events held within the club, with some great photos from the XJ Register gatherings over the holiday period.

Don’t forget about our “Below the Line” links, either, with great videos and articles for you to enjoy outside of the magazine.

to. As such, I must highlight the importance of contributing—stories, photos, anecdotes, jokes—anything you wish (provided it can be published in good taste!). I’d also like to encourage your suggestions, for both magazine content and improvements.

Contact me anytime—my details can be found inside the front cover, in the club directory.

I look forward to working with you all to make Classic Marque the best club magazine in the state!

Happy motoring!

Dane

Classic Marque is your magazine. It can evolve into anything you want it

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XJ Register Sporting Event

Sept 2016

On Sunday the 16th of September the Register headed to the small town of Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills to compete in their annual sporting event.

20 members came along in their best sporting attire showing the eagerness to complete. But, it was first things first, straight to the Lobethal Hotel for lunch.

The lunch was a perfect start to the day and the Hotel can be recommended to other Registers if you’re looking for a good meal.

The looks on their faces told me they were ready for action. Either that or they had eaten too much lunch.

The racing was set into three sections of racing. Each race was run over 5 laps.

After these elimination events the first 6 place getters lined up for the championship.

At the drop of the flag it was on in earnest for young and old (or perhaps the old and the older would be more applicable) and first cross the line was Alan Davis, with Lurraine as his pit crew.

After an hour of fierce competition we were invited back to Robin and Roseanne Bullock’s home just round the corner for afternoon tea.

Thanks to all those who came and made the day a fun one for all.

Bob Charman

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From the desk

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of the Minister...

Editor’s NoteLINE THE BOTTOM Published above is the official letter received by the club from the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, the Honourable Stephan Mullighan MP, regarding proposed changes to the Conditional Registration Scheme for historic vehicles.

The proposed changes as outlined in the letter seek to relax some aspects of the code of practice pertaining to the registration of historic vehicles, in an effort to improve the safety and usability of such vehicles.

The Club’s official response to these proposals can be found overleaf (pg 10).

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Yes, Minister - Our Response

Editor’s Note LINE THE BOTTOM Published above is the Club’s response to the official letter received by the club from the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, the Honourable Stephan Mullighan MP, regarding proposed changes to the Conditional Registration Scheme for historic vehicles.

The Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia supports the proposed changes to the scheme.

What are your thoughts on the proposed changes to the Conditional Registration Scheme for historic vehicles? How will these changes affect you? Your feedback is encouraged - contact the Editor here.

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First production D-Type sells at Pebble Beach...

For $28.77M!

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From Jaguar Magazine, Edition 183, 2016

Last year, a stunningly original 1953 Le Mans C-Type (XKC011) sold at Monaco for around US$7,500,000. Thought that was good? Well, it's just been eclipsed by another very special Jaguar - the 1956 Le Mans winner which is also the very first production D-Type built.

Michele Butcher 7th January 2017

It was auctioned at Pebble Beach by RM Sotheby’s and went a new home for an amazing US$21,780,000 (roughly AUD$28.77M). It too is extremely original, and kept throughout the six decades since leaving Ecurie Ecosse by caring and dedicated owners.

Wife of Fred Butcher (Daimler SP250)

When the works `Long Nose' D-Types crashed or were slowed with fuel injection problems at Le Mans in `56, this `humble' production D-Type cruised to victory driven by Ron Flockhart and Ninian Sanderson. Ecurie Ecosse engineer Ron Gaudion said second placed Stirling Moss and Peter Collins were not pleased coming in behind the entry!

A wonderful lady who will be missed dearly.

XKD501 was retired in 1957 and went to Ecurie Ecosse financial backer Major Thomson of Peebles in the Scottish Borders.

Our thoughts and condolences are with Fred and the Family

The new owner has not been revealed, but we do hope the car is used and remains in circulation.

In 1970, it was sold to another Scott, Sir Michael Nairn, who lived in Sydney for some years after. He carefully restored it to Le Mans trim, before in 1999 it went to a U.S. collector.

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aguar’s I-PACE concept may very well be

the most important vehicle in the company’s 95 year history. Indeed, in the words of the company itself, the I-PACE concept is more than just a mere concept; it’s a window into the future, a proverbial crystal ball. In fact, the future is closer than you might think, with Jaguar proudly announcing at the recent LA Auto Show its intention to release the vehicle in the second-half of 2018. It would seem most pertinent, then, to review what we know about Jaguar’s first foray into the burgeoning world of electric vehicles.

Perhaps most importantly, the I-PACE is not a platform-derivative; it is an electric vehicle with entirely unique architecture, according to JLR engineering director, Dr Wolfgang Ziebart. This means that the engineers at Jaguar were free to create the most efficient and striking vehicle possible, not bound by the parameters or restrictions of existing vehicle platforms. This also allowed the car to possess the quintessential characteristics that make Jaguars a genuine driver’s car. Compared to conventional electric vehicles, the I-PACE achieves outstanding levels of efficiency without sacrificing the feel and performance of a Jaguar, a feat as yet unachieved by any other electric vehicle manufacturer.

the senses." In this regard, Callum has achieved nothing but success.

The I-PACE’s centre of gravity is 120mm lower than that of the F-Pace, eliminating any form of significant body roll, allowing for a high degree of stiffness in the chassis, whilst retaining a feeling of suppleness that only Jaguar is known for. Framework which houses the batteries is incorporated into the chassis, improving rigidity. The battery pack, including individual modules, the cooling system, and supporting structures, weighs somewhere in the vicinity of 500-600kg, with the Li-Ion batteries being THE Aesthetically, the product of Jaguar whiz and BOTTOM LINE amongst the most energy dense per weight Director of Design Ian Callum, the I-PACE is available today. With 294kW of power nothing short of strikingly beautiful. "The delivered to all four wheels, and the challenge was to design and build an electric instantaneous availability of 700nm of vehicle that’s distinctively and unmistakably a torque achieved with electric motors, this Jaguar – a vehicle that will demonstrate that an means the I-PACE will be quick; very quick, electric vehicle can be a driver’s car and excite in fact, with a 0-100km/h time in the vicinity The Official Monthly Magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia

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of 4.0 seconds, possibly less for SVR sport variants.

Primary concerns regarding electric vehicles within the general public are centred on real-world usability, a phenomenon termed “range anxiety” in the industry. Jaguar claims to have virtually eliminated such fears for potential buyers of the I-Pace, by ensuring that it can cover at least 500km between full charges. With access to a 50kW rapid charger, the batteries can be recharged from empty to 80% capacity in under 90 minutes.

Clearly, Jaguar has set its sights firmly on THE competing directly for a share in the BOTTOM emerging market with premium EV producer Tesla, a fact that Jaguar management will neither confirm nor deny. Based on the information provided by the company at the launch of I-PACE at the LA Auto Show, it would seem that Tesla now has a genuine competitor.

Perhaps most interesting is the inspiration behind the development of I-PACE. Design Director Ian Callum credits the late, great David Bowie for his influence on the concept of Jaguar’s first electric vehicle; “I wanted to call it ‘The car that fell to Earth’ (after Bowie’s 1975 sci-fi movie classic The Man Who Fell To Earth). I certainly wanted to get that sort of feel into it”.

Based on the ethereal images and design details Jaguar has released so far, we can only agree with Callum’s sentiments.

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Register Minutes SS, Mk IV, and Mk V Register Nov 2016

MINUTES OF MEETING: Held at the home of Des & Jeannie Brown Wednesday 30th November 2016 The Minutes of 26th October 2016 were accepted as being a true record of the meeting.

PRESENT: Bruce Fletcher, Des Brown, Ross Rasmus, Brenton Hobbs, Malcolm Adamson, Bob Kretschmer, John Lewis, Jack Richardson, Bob Lynch.

APOLOGIES: Les Stewart, Ross Gogler, Bill Everett, David Adamson.

GUEST: Antonio De Francesca, 1950 3 ½ L dhc in a part-restored state plus a donor car, both presently located at Perth. He advised intending to bring the cars to Adelaide & to seek advice re the extent of work involved to complete the project. He thanked the Register members for advice & proposes to join the JDCSA. Antonio is to advise all vehicle identification Nos. to Mk V Registrar Bruce Fletcher.

Melbourne Cup has been the norm for many years, the Victorians have suggested a possible alternative of their Labour Day holiday weekend March 11- 13th.

Bob Kretschmer to check with Nik Cirakovic.

Meanwhile Bruce will make preliminary enquiries at the Barossa Valley, esp.Tanunda & report at the Feb. meeting. est. 35 vehicles.

(Noted that the JDCSA has booked the Novotel Resort for Part 1 of the April 2018 Jag Day with Part 2 coinciding with the McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic Event.)

2. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Bob Kretschmer read out an Invitation from the Birdwood Motor Museum seeking vintage or veteran vehicles to form a special feature at the Tour Down Under.

None of our Register members have vintage or veteran vehicles any more & there was no response.

2. Malcolm invited members to his Seaford seaside retreat for a casual BBQ on Sunday 22 January.

Bob to specifically advise the Events coordinator.

1. BORDER RUN 2017 No. 43

3. TECHNICAL & PARTS:

It is the turn of the SA SS Register to organize the 2017 Run.

1. Bob K advised having had a set of ½” BSF domed-head cylinder head nuts fitted with Helicoils by

Although the weekend prior to the

Rick Corbett Engineering at Blair Athol.

2. Ross Rasmus has two 1937 Alto horns for sale.

3. Bob Lynch is selling his partrestored MkV & has already disposed of some parts.

4. There was a discussion about MkV rear light boxes.

4. JDCSA: Malcolm Adamson.

1. Reminder for the All British Day Sunday Feb12th 2017.

2. Reservations for the Christmas dinner have closed.

5. SS REGISTER MEETING DATES: Last Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm (Alt. north, south, central) Feb. 22nd Bruce Fletcher, Pre-dinner meal at the Gawler Hotel.

Remainder of the 2017 venues to be arranged at the Feb. meeting Meeting closed at 8.30 pm.

Thank you Des & Jeannie for hosting the meeting & supper.

Editor’s Note Only one register meeting is featured in the February edition of Classic Marque, as no meetings are held in the month of January.

THE BOTTOM LINE Continuing the theme of early Jaguars, why not take a look back to where it all began, with this short video on the founding of “Swallow Sidecars”, or S.S., in 1922.

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Through the looking glass

... Jag ads of yesteryear

Punch Almanack for 1937, Nov. 2 1936

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Design and Styling of the ‘S’type - Part 4 engineer, £5 that he couldn’t design a better independent rear suspension in a month.

A continuation of our ongoing series on the design and styling of the Jaguar ‘S’-Type.

The rear suspension on both the Jaguar Mk1 and Mk2 was a live axle on rubber-mounted cantilevered quarter-elliptic leaf springs. It utilised torque arms on each side for torque resistance and a panhard rod for lateral location.

Semi-elliptic spring suspensions had been used from the 1920s. Jaguar moved to semielliptic rear springs back in the S.S. days and were also on all post-war (body -on–frame) Jaguar models.

Cantilevered quarterelliptic springs were most likely used on the 2.4litre as Jaguar and Pressed Steel were unsure of the strength of the Utah monocoque body at the rear where a semielliptic spring would be attached.

When the overall strength of the Utah monocoque was proved and Lyons updated it to the Utah Mk2, the additional cost of the modifications it would take to bring the rear suspension up-to-date were not justified. But Lyons knew he needed a modernized rear suspension across the Jaguar line.

Most production cars of the time used live axles. It was rare for British cars to have independent rear suspension (IRS) although the

Mk1 & 2 rear suspension design. benefits were known: lower unsprung weight to improve roadholding; the ability to maintain the road wheels perpendicular to the road surface during cornering and in response to uneven road surfaces; as well as a smoother ride.

Knight’s double wishbone IRS.

Jaguar's earliest attempt at an IRS system was developed and tested on the first E-type aluminium prototype E1A. Little is known about it except that it showed that IRS suspension loads could be carried by the monocoque body, but was “… painfully noisy”. E1A was cut up and destroyed in 1959.

Knight wanted a design that did not have the camber change of Porsche’s swing axle, and did not require the splined driveshafts of the De Dion suspension as used on Lotus Eleven sports racing cars and on Alfa Romeos and Lancias. He also wanted it to be compact allowing a larger boot and increased interior space. Knight completed the design, with a full set of engineering drawings, in 27 days. Lyons paid without a murmur.

E1A—scrapped in 1959.

As mentioned in Part 3 of this series, Mk2 prototype No. 3 (no chassis number) was fitted with Knight’s newly designed IRS. Its tests, with the IRS mounted on a separate subframe, showed improved noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) and a reduction in unsprung weight of 190 lb (86 kg)

The legend is that Lyons bet Bob Knight, chief vehicle development

THE BOTTOM LINE Need more ‘S’-Type history? How about this advertisement from 2000 for the X200 S-Type? A nod to the original ’S’-Type, while showing the best Jaguar had to offer for the new millennium, all set to a rousing soundtrack by the bodacious Shirley Bassey!

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The IRS was carried in a rubbermounted fabricated steel crossbeam for low levels of NVH. It could be mounted to, and removed from, a monocoque body easily as a complete assembly.

This feature made it suitable for many different models/vehicles.

‘S’-Type IRS being assembled. compared with the live axle. The car was later “Reduced to Produce”.

Knight’s design was a double wishbone. It used the fixed-length axle/drive shafts for the upper link and a tubular wishbone below hinged to the lower side of the differential unit and to a big heattreated aluminium LM10 hub carrier which also carried the outer driveshaft bearing. On each side was a long trailing link attached to the outer end of the lower tubular wishbone and rubber-mounted to the car’s forward floor to provide fore-and-aft location of the wheels.

Each side had two coil-overdamper units attached to the ‘tines’ of the lower suspension member.

The hydraulic disc brake callipers were mounted directly onto the differential and the discs were mounted at the inboard ends of the driveshafts. The parking brake used separate mechanical callipers acting on the discs. The differential was a Salisbury 4HU unit especially developed for independent rear suspensions. A Power-Lok limited slip became standard in Jaguar IRSs.

The Jaguar IRS was first revealed to the public at the Geneva Motor Show, in March 1961, on the Jaguar MKX. The Jaguar IRS continued to be updated, built in three tracks (width), and would be used on fifteen different Jaguar models until production of the XJS ended in 1996. A derivative of it continued to be used by Aston Martin in the DB7 until 2004.

In our next issue...

Part 5

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

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A very busy Christmas!

XJ Register

Christmas for our Register started on December 2nd, when 72 people attended our sold out Xmas Dinner and Review at the German Club in the city.

Many thanks to our entertainment crew, Graeme Moore, David Bicknell, Alan and Lurraine Davis, Daphne Charman and Grace Bawden.

On to 2017 and our annual Breakfast at the Birkenhead Tavern.

We had 47 people attend this year and it turned out to be a beautiful day.

This was our 6th year at the German Club and, by the many emails and phone calls I received, this was one of the best.

I must add that Grace (who is currently in Melbourne with the Victorian State Opera Company) rang me several months ago to ask if she could fly back home just to appear in our Christmas Review.

Over 20 Jaguars lined up on the foreshore in front of the Tavern. At 10.00am our people lined the veranda to watch the sailing ship ‘One and All’ sail out through the harbour. After a lovely breakfast, some of us headed back into the Port to the Aviation Museum.

Noel and Carmel Trew were awarded the Registers ‘Life Time Award’ and several others received awards before it was time to sit back and enjoy an hour of top line entertainment.

We started off with Gene Kelly, followed by Doris Day, then Demis Roussos, Johnny Cash and June Carter. What better way to finish than with Australia’s own, Operatic Star, Grace Bawden.

Admittedly, some of the stars are starting to age a bit, and poor old Doris is a few pounds overweight, but the show finished with a standing ovation.

One week later our Register hosted the Club’s annual Christmas meeting at the Police Club.

We put on a half hour review with Gene, Doris, Johnny and June and Grace Bawden (who managed to stay in Adelaide for a few more days).

We sincerely hope that everyone enjoyed the Review, the 27 free raffle prizes and the supper.

This was a bit of an eye opener, if you haven’t seen an F111 or a Spitfire up close.

A good day had by all!

Bob Charman XJ, Mk10, 420G Register Secretary

Thanks to everyone for your kind remarks.

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The Ed.’s Inbox My Satnav

SENIOR DRIVER

I have a little Satnav, it sits there in my car.

A Satnav is a driver's friend it tells you where you are.

My neighbour was working in his garden when he was startled by a late model Jaguar that came crashing through his hedge and ended up on his front lawn. He rushed to help an elderly lady driver out of the car and sat her down on a garden chair.

I have a little Satnav, I've had it all my life.

It's better than the normal ones, my Satnav is my wife.

He said with excitement, "You appear quite elderly to be driving."

It gives me full instructions, especially how to drive "It's sixty miles an hour", it says, "You're doing sixty five".

"Well, yes, I am," she replied proudly. "I'll be 97 next month, and I am now old enough, that I don't even need a driver's licence any more."

It tells me when to stop and start, and when to use the brake And tells me that it's never ever, safe to overtake.

"How do you know that?", he asked.

"The last time I went to my doctor, he examined me and asked if I had a driver's licence. I told him yes and handed it to him.

It tells me when a light is red, and when it goes to green It seems to know instinctively, just when to intervene.

"He took a pair of scissors out of a drawer, cut the licence into pieces, and threw them in the waste basket, saying, 'You won't need this any more.' "

It lists the vehicles just in front, and all those to the rear.

And taking this into account, it specifies my gear.

So I thanked him and left!

I'm sure no other driver, has so helpful a device.

For when we leave and lock the car, it still gives its advice.

It fills me up with counselling, each journey's pretty fraught.

So why don't I exchange it, and get a quieter sort?

Ah well, you see, it cleans the house, makes sure I'm properly fed.

It washes all my shirts and things, and keeps me warm in bed!

Despite all these advantages, and my tendency to scoff, I only wish that now and then, I could turn the bugger off.

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Why do the British drink warm beer?

Because Lucas built their refrigerators.

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Club Calendar Wednesday 1 7:30pm Tuesday 7

XK, Mk 7, 8, & 9 Register Meeting —Ossie and Rayeena’s Contact: Robin Ide M: 0428 816 678 JDCSA General Meeting— Police Association Building Carrington Street Adelaide.

7.30pm Wednesday 8 7:30pm

XJ, Mk10 & 420G Register Meeting—Shannons Clubrooms, 663 South Rd, Clarence Park.

February

Contact: Bob Charman Sunday 12

All British Day—Echunga Recreation Grounds, Sunday February 12 2017. Entry to Grounds: 9:30am. All vehicles in place by 10:45am. Contact Alan Bartram on 0418

818 950.

Wednesday 16 7.30pm Thursday 16 7.30pm Sunday 19 12:00pm

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 Compact Register Meeting—Bill & Margaret’s on Hindmarsh Island (58 Wentworth Parade) - 12.00 noon. The Register will provide the meat with everyone bringing along a shared salad and/or dessert and your preferred drinks.

Contact: Tim White M: 0419 809 021.

Tuesday 21 7:30pm Wednesday 22

Tuesday 28

Committee Meeting—VIP Home Services Board Room, Cnr Marion Rd and Sir Donald Bradman Drive.

SS and Daimler Register Meeting Contact: Malcolm Adamson P: (08) 82783002 E: daimlerss@jdcsa.com.au Deadline for all copy for Classic Marque Editor: Dane Wilden M: 0431 058 951 E: dwilden@adam.com.au

Club events updated frequently online—check out www.jdcsa.com.au/apps/calendar

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MEMBERSHIP 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 February, 2017 magazine:

Bronwyn, Antony & Michael Veale 1967 Daimler 2.5L Sedan & 1951 Jaguar MK V Sedan James & Dianne Barratt 1978 Jaguar XJ-S 5.3L Coupe Professor J C Bodman Rae 2001 Jaguar XK8 4L Convertible

Michael & Lorraine Henry 1989 Jaguar XJ40 Sedan Peter Leipus & Meg Small 1965 Jaguar 3.8L S-Type Sedan & 1965 Jaguar 3.4L S-Type Sedan Ronald Laurie 1938 SS Jaguar 2.5L DHC & 1939 SS Jaguar 2.5L DHC & 1952 Jaguar XK120 5L FHC & 1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8L OTS

David & Judith Little 1993 Jaguar XJS-S 4L Coupe Ronald & Philippa Westren 1953 Jaguar XK120 3.4L OTS & 1966 Jaguar Mk ll 3.8L Saloon 1979 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L Saloon Kenneth & Vivien Murrell 1996 Jaguar X300 3.2L Sedan John Eadie & Yvonne Economou 1996 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Coupe

Fleur Tiver & Brian Moore 1978 Jaguar XJ12 5.3L Sedan

Murray Aitken 1985 Jaguar Sovereign S3 4.2L Sedan The following applications listed in the November 2016 & December 2016 Classic Marque magazines have been accepted Paul & Wendy Roper 1985 Jaguar XJ-SC 5.3L Cabriolet Peter & Heather Buck 2004 Jaguar X-Type

Roger Hughes & Penelope Willoughby 2008 Jaguar XK8 4.2L Coupe 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.

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THE BOTTOM LINE Would you like more information on the Jaguar I-PACE featured in this edition of Classic Marque? Find out more here!

Alternatively, contact Solitaire Jaguar directly.

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Club Notices GENERAL MEETING ROSTER 2017 Feb

Mk1, 2, 420 & S Type (Compact) Register

Mar

Multivalve Register

Apr

XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register

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

Nov

SS & Daimler Register

Dec

Special Christmas Meeting E-Type F-Type & Grand Tourer Register

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

even calendar month

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

Multivalve -Fourth Tuesday of each odd calendar month.

SS & Daimler—Last Wednesday of each month

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

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Jaguar Classifieds

FOR SALE 1985 Jaguar XJ Series 3 4.2

FOR SALE Jaguar S Type

Stunning Antelope Gold with 220,000kms, motor changed at 120,000 km, registered until May 2017.

Unfortunately due to ill health I have to sell my Jaguar S Type. The car is a V6 3.0 Ltr. With less than 40,000 Klms.

In immaculate condition. A huge opportunity for someone.

(The sale excludes the number plates)

Great Condition and serviced regularly. $5,500 CONTACT Louis Marafioti 08 8284 7173 (Evenings only)

CONTACT

Trent Fuller

82350298

FOR SALE 1961 Jaguar Mk 2 FOR SALE 1999 Jaguar XK8 Powered by a 216kW 4.0 litre V8 engine! RARE black duco, 160,000km. Always garaged. Runs perfectly, all books and service history. Listed online on Carsales.

$36,500 REDUCED TO SELL CONTACT Tony Covassi

0411736187

This car belongs to a club member. It is a 1961 Jaguar Mk2 with 3.4ltr motor and automatic transmission. In old English white with a new red leather interior. This car is in excellent condition with no rust and drives very well. Selling the car as I have purchased another car more suitable to our needs at the moment. $20,000 ono

CONTACT

Peter Mountcastle

08 83963678

THE BOTTOM LINE Enjoy this 30 minute tour of the Jaguar factory produced in 1961 by the Production Engineering Research Association of Great Britain.

Full of interesting facts, rare behind-the-scenes footage, and a great insight into production methods of the 1960s.

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