Sponsor - Lou Guthry Motors
2006 Jaguar XK X150 Convertible 4.2L V8 1996 Jaguar X300 XJ Sport 3.2L
Australian delivered convertible has been very well maintained by its previous Jaguar car club member owner and comes with service history, log book, owner manuals and spare key. Excellent condition inside and out, any test welcome.
118,112 km
2015 Jaguar XF 3L V6 S/C Portfolio
2014 MY15 XF 3L V6 Supercharged Portfolio finished in the stunning triple black combination of Ultimate Black Pearl paint, Warm Charcoal soft grain leather and Piano Black trim inserts, complemented by 20” Kalimno XKR alloy wheels.
Very well maintained X300 Sport in excellent condition inside and out having only travelled 134,543 km. Finished in Ice Blue with Oatmeal leather trim the car comes with full service history, log books, owner manuals and spare key.
2016 Jaguar XE S 3L V6 Supercharged
Stunning Jaguar XE S 3L V6 Supercharged petrol with full Jaguar franchise service history, owner manuals and spare key. Presented in beautiful Tempest Grey with Red & Jet trim, the car features F-Type’s epic 3L Supercharged V6.
Club Torque - President’s Report (December 2025)
With the Club having over 600 active members, the Register Events are a vital part of our Club structure.
Again, in this past month the Register Secretaries have provided a great variety of events for members. At each of these events Register Secretaries have been distributing the remaining calendars for those who did not attend SA Jag Day. This is another great collection of members cars put together by Graham Franklin and artwork by Noel Schmidt.
Julian and I attended the XJ run to Riverton, where we visited the old Railway Station which has been lovingly restored as a private residence. Imagine having a disused train shed as your personal garage. After lunch we visited the gallery of renowned artist Robert Hannaford and saw some absolutely stunning artworks on display.
We also attended the SS Pushrod BBQ in Gawler.
The Compact and XK, Mk 7,8,9 Register provided an interesting outing to Living Choice at Fullarton where we got to see what apartment living in a complex with lots of additional in-house facilities and community spaces, can offer. After the BBQ lunch we were entertained by resident Michael Gasking, who worked as a fitter and turner for Repco Brabham. He shared highlights of his career in the automotive racing environment and put a lot of his collection of memorabilia on display.
The E, F & GT Register visited Marque Restorations, where owner Gerard Miller demonstrated the artisan skills and equipment that they have in the workshop.
The Ladies Register had an enjoyable day with coffee at the Lakes Resort Hotel, followed by lunch aboard the enclosed boat Kokomo West, which putted the entire length and breadth of the lake, to the accompaniment of ABBA music. Mind you the chatter was so jovial and continuous the music sometimes faded into the background. Another sign of the great fellowship within the Club.
So, you can see these and other events each month provide a great variety of choice for members to enjoy. Best of all it’s great to see the fellowship that occurs throughout the Club.
Bookings are looking strong for the Club Christmas Dinner and the XJ Christmas Dinner and Show, so we hope to see you there.
As the year draws to a close, I’d like to thank all members for their enthusiasm, support, and friendship throughout 2025. Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and joyful festive season, and I look forward to seeing you all in the new year for more great motoring adventures.
Warm regards Moira Lugg
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Events Calendar 2025/2026
42nd All British Day At Echunga 22/02/2026. Registrations CLOSE 1/12/2025. To book goto: https://www.allbritishday.com/
JDCSA Christmas Dinner Meeting: ‘The Junction”, 470 Anzac Highway. 6:00pm This will be a social night with only essential reports and notices. Dinner will consist of two courses, Main & Dessert. We will be joined by singers from Vocalize Choir who will entertain with carol singing. Registration via TidyHq JDCSA Christmas Dinner Meeting
E, F & GT Christmas Run & Get Together: From 9.30am Meet at the Feathers Hotel, then to Anderson Hill Cellar Door restaurant for morning tea/coffee/ wine. Next on a winding picturesque drive to the Inglewood Inn. Lunch is a "feed me" menu for a subsidised cost of $62 per head. Registration via TidyHq E, F & GT Christmas Run
XJ Mk10 & 420G Register Christmas Dinner & Show 2025: 5.30pm - 11.30pm
Join us at the Glenelg Golf Club for our annual XJ Register Christmas Dinner and Show. More Details and registration via TidyHq XJ Mk10 & 420G Register Christmas Show
Deadline For All Articles For January Classic Marque (Inc. Classified Adverts). Thank you. Please contact Editor: Graham Franklin M: 0490074671 or editor@jdcsa.tidymail.co
NO JANUARY GENERAL MEETING
XJ, Mk10, 420G Register Annual New Year’s Breakfast: 8.30am - 11.00am
SUNDAY 11th JANUARY 2026
THURSDAY 15th JANUARY 2026
TUESDAY 3rd FEBRUARY 2026
Kick off the new year with our annual breakfast at a new location. This year we're having it at the Largs Pier Hotel. We have our own dining room with special breakfast menu. This event is open to ALL members. Details and registration via TidyHq New Year’s Breakfast
Jaguar Ladies Group Lunch:
The Kensington Hotel, 23 Regent St, Kensington. More details via email and TidyHQ closer to event. Please mark the date in your diary.
JDCSA General Meeting at the ***Marryatville Hotel, 239 Kensington Rd **** The meeting starts at 7.30pm with meals available from 6:00pm. More details will be provided closer to the event. Please add the date to your calendar.
New Members - Cameron & Olivia Wilkinson
The Jaguar Drivers Club of SA is the first car club Olivia and I have joined, and we look forward to meeting the members.
We recently received a 1975 XJ6 Series 2 from my grandparents, Brian and Judy Forbes, who originally purchased it in 1989. My family are all located on the Central Coast, NSW, where we recently couriered the car to our home in Adelaide. My fondest memories with the XJ6 range from being a child getting picked up from school, to driving my Granny to my GrandDa's funeral in tears, however laughing together on a 40deg day with no working airconditioning. I have no idea how, but look forward to learning and getting some advice to help restore the car to its original condition.
Cameron & Olivia
Editor: Great story. Thank you. A number of members have restored XJ6 series 2 and the like, and have a wealth of knowledge. Dont hesitate to ask for help.
Club Torque - Editor’s Column
Thank you to stories from new members Cameron & Olivia Wilkinson, Craig & Kania Greenwood and Mark Dunlop. Rather than squeeze in more pages, there will be more members stories next month.
As Moira pointed out, our Registers have been busy with lots of meetings and events happening. Apart from SA Jag Day, which was briefly covered last month, there is coverage of the Ladies Lunch Cruise on board the Kokomo - West Lakes; the combined Compact and XK Register end of year event; the XJ, Mk X, 420G Register run to Riverton; the E, F & GT Register visit to
Marque Restorations; and coverage of the Sporting Car Club event - “John Blanden's Climb to the Eagle”
There is an interesting story with former Jaguar designer Ian Callum who has stated that the ill-fated electric Jaguar XJ, previously understood to employ exclusively battery-electric powertrains, could have used a combustion engine. This would have given Jaguar crucial flexibility to respond to fluctuating demand for electric cars. That could have proven a boon for Jaguar, given the growth of the EV market has fallen short
VALE - Ed McCaul
Sadly, we have lost another member of the JDCSA, Edmund McCaul. Ed was an avid car enthusiast, who raced MX-5’s in the Classic Adelaide Rallies and had a Mk V, E-Type roadster and a very nice Mk II which he used on JDCSA Events.
Ed was born in Ireland and came to Australia when he was 9 years old. He was a Plumber by trade but had a wide range of careers ranging from insurance, financial planning, computers. He also owned a property at McLaren Vale which had some 1,000 Olive Trees that produced award winning Olive Oil.
We wish Ed’s wife Margaret, his two children & five grandchildren our sincere condolences.
Steve Weeks – Welfare Officer
Ross Gogler, joined our club in 1985 and was an active member of the SS, Mk IV & Mk V Register up until a few years ago when his wife Betty developed dementia and would not travel in a car. Ross became a full-time carer.
Ross and Betty live in Port Lincoln and own a number of cars including a 1961 Mark II,
of forecasts made when it was cancelled in 2021. Oh well, you can’t turn back the clock. (See Page 9).
Due to the number of pages, the feature on the Mk VII, that is celebrating 75 years (1950-2025), and a technical Q&A have been moved to next month. However, there is a brief story on the late car buff, John Laws. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thanks to all the members who have provided stories throughout the year. Greatly appreciated.
Cheers Graham
VALE - ROSS GOGLER
a 1985 Series 3 XJ6, and a two-tone Silver/ Green Mk IV.
When Ross & Betty attended Register meetings and Border Runs, Ross would trailer his Mk IV to the event. According to register members, Ross's Mk IV is outstanding, and in their view, one of the best in Australia, and possibly the World.
NEW MEMBERS - NOTICE BOARD
The following application for membership has been lodged with the Membership Secretary and are listed in accordance with clause 5.4 (b) of the Constitution. If there are no objections, membership will be ratified one month from this December, 2025 Classic Marque magazine:
◊ Ray Weedon: 1964 Jaguar E-Type (S1) FHC
◊ Robert Elliott & Diana Waters: 1969 Daimler V8-250 Sedan
◊ Matthew & Marie Beard: 1985 XJ6 Sovereign 4.2L Sedan
◊ Kevin Raymond: 2007 Jaguar V6 S-Type 2L Sedan
The following applications listed in the November, 2025 Classic Marque magazine have been accepted:
◊ Craig & Kania Greenwood: 1993 Jaguar XJ40 4L Sedan
◊ Mark Dunlop & Jing Gao: 1962 Jaguar Mk II 3.4L Saloon
◊ Craig & Carrie Merritt:
▪ 1963 Daimler Majestic Major 4.5L Saloon
▪ 1962 Daimler Majestic Major 4.5L Saloon
Ross's Funeral Service will be held at Williams Funeral Home, Port Lincoln, Thursday December 4, 2025, at 2.00pm.
We wish his wife Betty and his two sons, our sincere condolences.
Editor
◊ Patrick & Carolyn Collis:
▪ 1964 Jaguar Mark II 2.4L Saloon
▪ 1989 Jaguar XJ40 3.6L Saloon
◊ Cameron Wilkinson & Olivia Turnbull:
▪ 1975 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L sedan
◊ Edward & Alice Cox:
▪ 1987 Jaguar S3 XJ6 4.2L Sedan
▪ 1983 Mercedes 380SEC 5.6L Coupe
▪ 1971 Mercedes 280SE 2.8L S/Wagon
◊ Louie, Aaron & James Sotiropoulos:
▪ 1999 Jaguar X308 4L Sedan
▪ 1998 Jaguar XJR 4L Sedan
We hope you will take advantage of the benefits available, and that you will contribute in your own way to make this a better club for everyone. I particularly ask that Register Secretaries and current members make these new members welcome at meetings and functions.
Daphne Charman Membership Secretary
New Members - Craig & Kania Greenwood
Most of the cars I have owned could now be called classic. My early cars included:
◊ FB Holden,
◊ 62 Compact Fairlane,
◊ 1959 Chevrolet Impala 4 door pillarless,
◊ 1966 Dodge Phoenix 4 door pillarless,
◊ Two Mk 1 and 2 Mk 2 Cortina`s,
More recently I have owned:
◊ 1966 VC Valiant
◊ 93 Aust Ford Capri.
After the Capri I bought myself a 2007 Lexus LS 460 and decided I would give up classics and just enjoy driving the Lexus. But one day in early March this year my wife said "Darling, I want you to get a classic" (this is true lol) so I started looking.
My Brother suggested a Jaguar and although I hadn't thought about it before, they did seem a great option if I wanted a 'Classic'. I was lucky enough to find one that had been well looked after and I believe the previous owner had been a member of JDCSA.
It’s not an E Type (my boyhood dream car) but we love it. We are both proud to own such a beautiful car and happy to now be club members.
I am currently also a member of SMASA. I joined when I had the Valiant and the membership is valid for another year so we still attend occasional meets as we enjoy looking at all the Classics.
We both enjoyed participating in the "Bay to Birdwood" this year but wished we had the opportunity to group with other Jags on the day (maybe next year).
We also joined the other 147 Cars at “SA Jag Day” held recently at Wigley reserve - what a great day it was. On the day, my wife and I were both lucky enough to win a prize in the “People’s Choice” lucky draw. My wife selecting a nice Jacket and myself a bottle of wine.
We look forward to other events in the future.
Our Car is a 1993 XJ 40 sovereign. Silver paint finish with blue leather interior. We love it!
Thanks and regards Craig & Kania
New Member - Mark Dunlop
I first acquired my Jaguar in July 2013 and joined the Auto Collectors Club of Murray Bridge, as I was living in the Adelaide Hills at the time. The following year, in July 2014, I became a member of the Jaguar Drivers Club of SA.
In late 2017, work took me to New South Wales, where I continued my career as a General Manager in the bus industry—a role I’ve held for over 25 years.
During that time, I spent four years in Newcastle as a member of the Jaguar Drivers Club, Hunter Region, before relocating to Sydney’s Northern Beaches and joining the North Shore Sporting Car Club.
This July, I retired and returned home to Adelaide with my wife, Jing, to be closer to family.
My car is a red-on-red 1962 Mk II, 3.4-litre manual with overdrive. It features a 340 front end with power steering, which makes it a pleasure to drive.
Over the years, I’ve done plenty of work on it mechanically—suspension, wiring, and much more.
Unfortunately, the paint on the roof and boot is starting to craze, so if anyone can recommend a good, reasonably priced place for a respray, I’d love to hear from you!
One bit of advice from experience: use your cars regularly. When I first moved to the North Shore, the Jaguar sat in storage for almost two years, and the amount of work needed to bring it back to life was extensive— brakes, booster, carbies, fuel tank... the list went on!
Now back in South Australia, I’m looking forward to being a local again and being an active member of the JDCSA.
Cheers Mark
Sponsor - SNG Barratt
Ian Callum: Axed XJ EV Could Have Used An Engine
The ill-fated electric Jaguar XJ, previously understood to employ exclusively battery-electric powertrains, could have used a combustion engine.
Speaking at a live recording of the "Autocar My Week in Cars podcast", XJ designer Ian Callum said the saloon “was packaged to take a six-cylinder engine, if need be”.
That would have given Jaguar crucial flexibility to respond to fluctuating demand for electric cars. That could have proven a boon for the brand, given the growth of the EV market has fallen short of forecasts made when it was cancelled in 2021.
Several of Jaguar’s former rivals have been stung by the shortfall, with Mercedes among the most notable. Autocar recently reported the German brand plans to end production of the EQE and EQS saloons early, in favour of launching a new S-Class with the choice of either internal-combustion or battery-electric powertrains.
Callum did not elaborate on what specifically would have powered the XJ. It would likely have used the same straight-sixes offered in the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, based on the MLA architecture that would also have underpinned the XJ EV.
Callum also revealed that the XJ would have broken from tradition in not
offering a choice of short- and longwheelbase bodies. “We didn't want to get into this ramble about two wheelbases, which seemed quite traditional, so we created something in the middle in terms of size,” he said.
He added that the new XJ’s design was “more stately” – something he “fought against”.
Callum revealed that alongside the XJ and the J-Pace SUV, he also designed a new F-Pace – "which doubled up as a new
I-Pace” – as well as a “new Jaguar sports car” that would likely have replaced the F-Type.
Callum left Jaguar in June 2019 to cofound his own design consultancy, Callum Design, with former colleague David Fairbairn.
The XJ was cancelled in February 2021 as JLR enacted its Reimagine strategy, which has manifested Jaguar’s complete reinvention as a brand.
Callum did not explicitly provide his thoughts on Jaguar’s new look, nor on its Type 00 concept car, but said: “I look at all these new electric cars and they look like they were designed 20 years ago. I don't understand why they got long bonnets on them. Why would you build an electric car with a long bonnet on it? It's not got a V12 in there. I can't think of any in particular, mind you".
To listen to the full interview with Callum and Fairbairn, subscribe to via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via your preferred podcast platform. .
Editor: Information for this story sourced from "AutoCar".
In 2020, spy photographers caught a late-stage prototype of the XJ EV during cold-weather testing with real bodywork hiding under the camouflage. The Ian Callum designed XJ EV was finished and ready for production, but cancelled in February 2021.
UK: Most Extreme 'Eagle' E-Type Ever Imagined
Jaguar only ever built a handful of lightweight E-Types back in the 1960s – twelve, to be exact – designed to go racing.
Britain’s Eagle has just upped the E-Type ante with an insanely powerful and featherweight Jaguar for a discerning customer.
The appropriately-named Eagle Lightweight GTR tips the scales at just 930kg dry, meaning it carries around one-third less mass than a standard E-Type. Its 4.7 litre normally-aspirated straight-six engine has been tuned to 450 hp through the use of a wide-angle head, titanium connecting rods, and triple Weber carburettors. The transmission casings are magnesium, and the exhaust system is constructed from Inconel and titanium.
The body is all aluminium and has been redefined with a more rakish windscreen and a lowered roofline. The panel gaps have been minimized, and there’s hidden weather sealing to keep it watertight and reduce noise.
Elsewhere, the GTR – good name –features revised suspension geometry, titanium hubs, adjustable Öhlins dampers, bespoke springs and carbon ceramic brakes.
Inside, there are lightweight aluminiumframed seats trimmed in black Alcantara, fitted with racing harnesses. There’s a minimalist race-car look and feel, but luxuries including air conditioning, a magnetic phone dock, platinum switchgear, and a mother-of-pearl dash add some glamour.
“Today’s performance cars are getting increasingly big and heavy, relying on advanced electronics to disguise the mass,” explains the client who commissioned the GTR. “I’m not sure those cars will age very well, so I commissioned Eagle to build me the antithesis: a car that is as light as possible without sacrificing comfort, devoid of screens or other electronics. With incredible performance, long-distance comfort, and timeless beauty.”
Harry's Garage has produced a 30- minute video on the £1M pound Eagle and it is a definite must see. Goto: https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=CK-XR-Byyaw .
Editor: Information for this story sourced from "Hagerty Media Articles", "BBC Top Gear and "Harry's Garage".
Sponsor - Sovereign Brit Parts
Mk VII, VIII & IX Gather in N.Z. To Mark 75 Years
A group of N.Z. owners met in November to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the 1950 launch of the Mark VII.
'Canterbury’s Classic Jaguars' were the spotlight at a free event at Risingholme Park, Opawa. The public display of 60 cars showcased classic and modern Jaguars including Mark 7, 8 & 9 cars.
Organiser Dr Richard Waugh said Christchurch has long had a strong Jaguar following, despite being about as far from the Coventry factory in England as you could get. “That’s really due to Archibalds, who became the first Jaguar franchise in New Zealand in 1950,” he said.
“Jaguar was a very advanced car at the time, one of the world’s fastest and best handling saloons.” Waugh said a lot businessmen and wealthy farmers bought them. “They really were the special car to have.”
Waugh, who owns a 1954 Mk VIIM, said there were about 25 of the rare Mk VII, Mk VIII and Mk IX models left in Canterbury.
The Mark VII attracted a host of famous owners over the years such as Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Peter Sellers, Alan Ladd and the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother took delivery of her Mk VIIM in 1955, which she kept until 1973. It was finished in a special metallic shade of the royal colour claret.
The Mk VII also enjoyed racing success – Stirling Moss drove one, while an Irish team drove the car to victory in the 1956 Monte Carlo Rally.
To watch the 10 minute video goto: How Jaguar’s 1950s Saloons Shocked the
To watch the 5 minute video - Christchurch celebrates Jaguar 7, 8 & 9 goto: Christchurch Anniversary Celebration Song.
Waugh, who is also an author, recently launched his second Jaguar book Celebrating the 1950s Flagship Saloons.
“I think it’s a book of international significance about the Mk VII which was a very advanced car in its time. It was the fastest four-door saloon in 1950, probably the best handling with a very revolutionary engine.”
The book profiles 50 cars in New Zealand and is published by a charitable trust. It follows Waugh’s first motoring book, Classic Jaguars in New Zealand, published in 2021.
The St Martins resident has authored up to 20 titles on NZ airlines, aviation
accidents, church history and social history topics.
Editor: Information for this story sourced from "Star News NZ" and "You Tube".
A group of 60 Jaguars including twenty-four (24) MkVII to Mk IX gathered in New Zealand to mark the 75th anniversary of the launch of the MkVII. A new book was launched at the meet and details are to follow once the books are available for international distribution.
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Lunch Cruise On Board The Kokomo - West Lakes
Jaguar Ladies Social Register
On Thursday 20th November, 30 ladies attended our last event of the year. We started off with a coffee at the Lakes Hotel and then boarded the Kokomo West at West Lakes. What a lovely day cruising West Lakes whilst dining and listening to Abba. The weather was
perfect. It’s not until you do this that you realise how big the lakes area is and see the hundreds of houses on the lake front.
The Register welcomed a new member, Carolyn, who appeared to thoroughly enjoy the day as did everyone. Raffle prizes were handed to the lucky ladies and Valerie delighted us all with a
short dancing exhibition to the tune of "Dancing Queen".
Our next event is Thursday 15th January at the Kensington Hotel. I will publish this on Tidyhq in early December.
A reminder, our 2026 Event Dates are as follows: (every 2nd month on a Thursday):
▪ 15 January – Kensington Hotel
▪ 19 March
▪ 21 April
▪ 21 May
▪ 16 July
▪ 17 September
▪ 19 November
Lunch Cruise On Board The Kokomo - West Lakes
Lunch Cruise On Board The Kokomo -
Lunch Cruise On Board The Kokomo - West Lakes
XJ, Mk X, 420G Register Run to Riverton (2/11/25)
Ken & Andrea Hider, members of the JDCSA, kindly invited us to visit their home town of Riverton.
Approximately 50 club members met at the OTR Service Station, Port Wakefield Road, Bolivar at 9:00am for a 9:15am departure on the Horrocks Highway to Riverton.
A run sheet was provided and we all headed off and arrived for a tour of the Riverton Railway Station, which is privately owned by Ivor Turley. Ivor’s property included a collection of vehicles stored in the old Engine Shed. Railway Station.
This beautiful station was offered for sale by the STA and tenders were called in 1992, The Station Building is now a museum and Ivor Turley and his wife live in the Station Masters residence.
The massive buildings were the finest outside Adelaide, with the refreshment rooms being open for all passenger trains. At one time, passenger trains passing through Riverton had connections at Terowie to Broken Hill, Alice Springs and Perth. The refreshment rooms served a three-course dinner to east–west passengers and breakfast to Broken Hill passengers.
Shooting
A shooting occurred at the station on 22 March 1921, when Russian gunman Koorman Tomayoff departed the Broken Hill Express at Riverton and fired at several people, killing two.
It became the first political assassination in Australia as one of the
deaths was New South Wales politician Percy Brookfield, who had attempted to subdue the gunman before being shot.
Tomyaoff only expressed remorse for shooting Brookfield and no one else who was shot, but he later allegedly claimed that he was paid to kill Brookfield. Tomayoff was later declared insane and so he was never prosecuted. His motives for the shooting remaining unclear. He died in a mental asylum in 1948.
Lunch
At 12:00pm we moved across to the Central Hotel for a leisurely threecourse lunch. (Although the menu was a little out of sync!). We were joined at the lunch by 12 people who were friends of or were related to Ken & Andrea, which was very nice. Two of those people won prizes in our free register raffle.
Art Gallery
After lunch we walked across the road to the studio/Gallery of renowned South Australian artist, Robert Hannaford and his equally artistic wife, Alison Mitchell and viewed their painting works and sculptures before making our way home.
It was a lovely day and something completely different. It is our hope that everyone enjoyed themselves as much as Bob and I did. Many thanks to those who attended and we hope that all the cars made it home in one piece.
Bob and Daff Charman
History
Riverton is located in the heart of the Gilbert Valley and is situated 91 kms north of Adelaide on the Barrier Highway between Tarlee and Burra.
For many years Riverton was a railway junction; but today is better known for its 12,500 hectares under cultivation growing various cereals, small seed crops of lucerne, beans, chick peas, canola, sheep, dairy, beef cattle, poultry, pigs and a return to viticulture with several vineyards now established, whilst other farmers have diversified into olive growing and processing.
With an average rainfall of 490mm, the district thrives in a wonderful Mediterranean climate with residents enjoying a clean and pleasant environment with good facilities, which create a pleasant life style for young families, commuters and retirees.
Railway Hub.
The station began operations on 21 February 1870, serving as a key stop along the broad-gauge line. For many decades. Riverton was a busy regional station, especially during the height of rail transport in the early to mid20th century.
It supported agricultural and passenger traffic and was a vital link for surrounding farming communities.
The station was closed in December 1986 as part of broader rail rationalization. The line itself saw diminishing use as road transport became dominant.
Riverton’s railway legacy remains significant in South Australian history, especially for its contribution to rural connectivity and the development of the Gilbert Valley.
Population
At the 2021 census, Riverton had a population of 1,029 that included the rural areas surrounding the town.
“John Blanden's Climb to the Eagle” (7/11/25)
The 40th Annual "John Blanden's Climb to the Eagle and Victor Harbor GP Circuit".
While the Adelaide Grand Prix days are of the past, the magic memories remain. One of the most popular of the fringe events was the ‘Climb to the Eagle’ held traditionally on the Friday morning preceding the Grand Prix. The event commenced in 1985 and during the 11 Grand Prix years it attracted the likes of Formula 1 World Champions Jaun Manuel Fangio, Sir Jack Brabham, John Surtees, Denny Hulme, Phil Hill as well as Stirling Moss and other champions.
To commemorate those 11 years of the Grand Prix in Adelaide, the Climb to the Eagle continues to be run annually on the first Friday of November, the anniversary of the last Grand Prix Climb and in memory of Adelaide's great Grand Prix Carnival. In 2004 the name was changed to the "John Blanden Climb to the Eagle" in recognition of John's work in creating this event.
This year approximately 200 cars were on display from 7.00am, and at 9.00am the cars left from the Victoria Park Historic grandstand on the old Grand Prix Main Straight. The entrants then headed via Hutt Street, Glen Osmond Road to the South Eastern Freeway, turning off at Devil’s elbow for the old road, past the Eagle on the Hill Hotel, and then on for morning tea at the Adelaide Hills Convention Centre, Hahndorf.
The second part of the day involved a scenic drive through the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula to Victor Harbor for lunch at the Convention Centre. Then the cars did a tour of the 1934 Victor Harbor Grand Prix Circuit.
Jaguars and Daimlers out-numbered other makes with 23 cars. However, there were some lovely MG’s, Porsche, Mazda’s, Austin Healey’s, BMW’s, Bentley's, Ferrari’s, Aston Martins and Mercedes, all the way to Holdens and Fords.
Congratulations to Evan Spartalis who has now participated in all but one of the 40 “Climbs to the Eagle”.
ENTRY LIST
◊ Brenton Hobbs 1948 Mk IV
◊ John Braham 1953 Jaguar C-Type (Replica)
◊ Michael Carrig 1958 XK150 DHC
◊ Dan Jeffries 1962 Jaguar E-Type
◊ John Beasley 1964 E-Type
◊ Bob Davenport 1964 ‘S’ Type
◊ Nigel Stevens 1965 Daimler 2.5 V8
◊ Vin Piscino 1965 E-Type
◊ Alan Bartram 1966 E-Type S1 (2+2)
◊ David Toohey 1966 E-Type
◊ Peter Beaumont 1967 E-Type Series 1.5 Roadster
◊ Roger Adamson 1968 E-Type
◊ Ray Smithers 1968 340
◊ Evan Spartalis 1968 420
◊ Paul Harrland 1969 E-Type S2 Roadster
◊ Ian Ridley 1969 E-Type
◊ Mark Bartold 1988 XJ-S
◊ Robert Vickery 1990 XJS
◊ Graham Franklin 1992 XJR-S
◊ Andrena Clisby 1999 XK8
◊ David Rohrsheim 2001 XKR
◊ Paul Kuhlmann 2002 S-Type
◊ Gordon Scown 2008 XKR
◊ Mal Jonas 2015 F-Type Roadster
◊ Graham Jarrett 2016 F-Type
◊ Gary Dodd 2017 F-Type
◊ Robert Welch 2018 F-Type
◊ Robin Turner 2020 F-Type
Finally, the weather was lovely and it was another great day out for those that didn’t have to work.
Editor
Brenton & Mary-Anne Hobbs, 1946 Black Mark IV Drophead Coupe
“John Blanden’s Climb to the Eagle” (cont)
John Braham, Jaguar C-Type (Replica)
Vin Piscino, 1964 E-Type Series 1 coupé
Roger & Di Adamson, 1964 E-Type S1 roadster
Michael Carrig, 1958 XK150 Drophead Coupe
Alan Bartram, 1966 E-Type Series 1 (2+2) coupé
Evan Spartalis, 1968 Old English White 420
“John Blanden’s Climb to the Eagle” (cont)
Ian Ridley, 1969 E-Type Series 2 Fixed Head Coupe'
Steven Lawlor, 1973 XJ6
Series 1 (4.2L)
Gary Dodd, 2017 F-Type S/C fastback coupé
Robin Turner, 2020 F-Type roadster
Chris Lake, 2016 F-Type fastback coupé
Mal Jonas, 2015, F-Type 3.0 litre S/C V6 Roadster
Some of the members enjoying the tour. In the back R/H corner is Noel Schmidt immaculate TR2.
Gerard Miller and register members alongside a replica C-Type belonging to club member Sam Shahin.
Marque Restorations (cont)
A group of 35 members enjoyed a particularly interesting meeting on the 20th of November at Marque Restorations, Kilkenny, for the E, F & GT Register meeting.
Unfortunately Register Secretary Bruce Davis was unwell, so Moira Lugg welcomed members on his behalf.
General business included details of the upcoming Christmas run to Inglewood on the 7th of December and the Christmas Dinner Meeting on the 2nd of December.
Tour of Marque Restorations
Moira handed over to Marque Restorations proprietor – Gerard Miller.
Gerard gradually toured members through the various areas of his premises. Many extremely desirable and exotic cars were in various stages of restoration with the incredible amount of work each requires clearly evident.
Each project includes sourcing parts, mechanical overhaul, extensive body work including making panels, plating of parts, modifications, electrical, paint, trim and so on. These are the obvious areas of restoration but there are also the management issues of client negotiation, scheduling and of course, compliance.
To top off the evening, Gerard demonstrated his skills by curving and shaping a piece of aluminium using
different pieces of machinery. It was enthralling to watch the process and once again, clearly established the depth of experience, skill and know-how of so many different and talented people required to give these treasured vehicles a new life for all of us to enjoy.
The evening concluded with supper and a heartfelt thanks to Gerard for his generosity, time, demonstrations, and making the premises available for the club.
Marque Restorations (cont)
An SS1 in very early stages of restoration. [The SS 1 (the top of its radiator says 'SS One') is a two-door sports saloon built by Swallow Coachbuilding Company (Sir William Lyons). It was manufactured between 1932 and 1936, during which time 148 cars were built. Few survive].
An MG MGB fastback under restoration.
Marque Restorations (cont)
Gerard is fabricating a complete car built on a section of Jaguar Mk IX chassis. (The design as shown below).
Two timber bucks for the car above. A miniature to see what the final car will look like and a full size for fabrication. (Photo taken 08/22).
Marque Restorations (cont)
Noel Schmidt immaculate TR2.
A magnificent TR4A in final stages of restoration.
Marque Restorations (cont)
A Morgan Super Sports in final stages of restoration.
SA Jag Day and Cats 'N' Cans (continued from
With almost 150 cars on display, it is not possible to include photos of all of them. We tried to include new members' cars. Apologies if your car has not been included. Thank you to Angela Rogers for the photographs.
SA Jag Day and Cats 'N' Cans (continued)
The Salvation Army Cats ‘N’’ Cans again received a large collection of food and cash donations. Thank you to all donors.
A big thank you to Rotary Club of Somerton Park.
Alan & Pam Baker, 1964 Primrose Series 1 E-Type Coupe
RKS 007 Vin Piscino, 1964 E-Type Series 1 coupé
Bob & Margaret Kretschmer, 1939 SS Jaguar1½ litre sedan, ‘Standard’ Model.
Alan Bartram and "Cat Girls"
Stuart Morrell & Joanne Marshall, 1999 Burgundy 3.0 Litre V6 S-Type Auto Saloon
Andrew & Milly Costi, 1967 Black 420 saloon
Alan Blackwell, 1966 Red 4.2 litre E-Type (S1) Fixed Head Coupe
Stan & Sally Grafton, 1948 Mk IV Drophead Coupe'
Bryon & Margaret Swanbury, 1973 Old English White XJ6 (S1) Auto
Bob & Sandra Mack, 2003 Topaz XJ8 (X350) auto
Louis & Nella Marafioti 1999 Titanium Blue 3.2 litre XJ X308 Sedan
Charles Bodman-Rae, 2001 Silver 4.0 litre XK8 Convertible
Craig and Kania Greenwood, 1993 Silver 4.0 litre XJ40
Stan & Sally Grafton, 1999 White 4.0 litre XK8 (X100)
Toby Williams,1988 Silver 5.3 litre XJ12 Series 3
David Toohey, 1966 Red 4.2 litre
Series 1 E-Type
Phil & Sue Prior, 2011 XKR (X150) Auto Convertible
Frank Vandermeyden, 1970 Maroon 4.2 litre E-Type (S2) Roadster
Don & Jo Crouch, 1969 Primrose 4.2 litre E-Type (2+2) S2
Gary Monrad & Oggi, 1999 Blue 4.0 litre XJ X308 Auto Sedan
Bob and Daphne Charman, 1970 Regency Red 420G 4.2 litre
Peter & Meg Leipus, 1965 3.8 litre S-Type Auto Sedan
Steven & Janette Lawlor 1967 (4.2 litre) Mk II manual saloon
Andrew Sinclair, 1964 Opalescent Dark Green E-Type (S1)
David & Angela Rogers, 1950 Blue & White 3.5 litre MK V
Craig & Carrie Merritt, 1962 4.5 litre Daimler Majestic
Stan & Sally Grafton, 1948 Olde English White Mk IV 3.5 litre Drophead Coupé
Michael Furze, 1951 Two-tone Mark V Manual
Chris & Anne Hatcher, 1948 Black Mk IV 3.5 Litre Saloon
Stan Grafton, 1949 Olde English White Mk V Drophead Coupe'
Frank Sandham (Victoria), 1977, 4.2 Litre XJC Coupe.
Peter Panagaris, 1961 Red 3.8 litre Mk II
John Loechel, 1972 Blue 4.2 litre XJ6 (S1) Sovereign Auto
Greg Lock, 2016 White 5.0 litre V8 F-Type Auto Coupe'
Ray Thomas, 1961 Brunswich Green (4.2 litre) Mk II
Alan & Pam Baker, 1964 Primrose Series 1 E-Type Coupe
Peter Read, 1973 Maroon XJ6 Series 1 Saloon (JCCC)
Michael Foenander, 1959 XK150 3.4 litre Drophead Coupe'
Hugh Bogaerts, 1962 Silver 4.2 litre Mk II Saloon
Robert & Jacqueline Wilson, 1983 Silver 5.3 litre XJ-S HE
Trevor & Judith Clarke, 1999 3.0 Litre V6 S-Type Auto Saloon
Peter Flaherty, 1989 XJ6 Series 3
Chris & Jane Strange, 2000 Midnight Blue XK8 XKR Coupe'
Peter & Carmel Leaf-Milham 1974 E-Type V12 (S3) Roadster Roger & Di Adamson, 1964 E-Type (S1) Roadster + "Cat Girls"
Bruce and Ann Fletcher, 1989 OEW XJ-S V12 Convertible
Miranda Brady, 1986 Blue (S2) 4.2 litre XJ6 Saloon
Keeping Jaguar Memories Alive - On this Day (November)
French-Brazilian former racing driver Hermano "Nano" da Silva Ramos was born on the 7th of December 1925. As of 2025, he is the oldest living Formula One driver and is the last living participant of the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans.
In May 1957 his friends Alfonso De Portago and Edmund G. Nelson died in an accident during the Mille Miglia. The death of Alfonso, one of his greatest friends, was a terrible shock for Nano and his wife. She was pregnant and she had a serious breakdown because she was scared for her husband and did not want to see him continue racing, so he put an end to his career.
However, when his son was born, he could not resist coming back to racing and in September 1957, in spite of this short break, he took part in the 7-day "Tour de France Automobile" race for the first time, with Edouard Monnoyeur at the wheel of a Jaguar 3.4 litre Mk 1. However, they failed to finish, but Nano continued to race in F1 and saloon cars.
In 1959, in his last event of the season, he entered the "Tour de France Automobile" race, again in a Jaguar 3.4 litre Mk 1. With co-driver Jean Estager, they went on to win the “Touring Car” class. He surfaced again in November, 1960 in the Rio Grand Prix finishing a strong second at the wheel of a Porsche.
On the 16th December 1992 the last 5.3 Series 3 XJ12 was produced, 24 years after the original XJ6 went on sale. Not that the car was meant to continue for that long, of course.
Then his wife put the final brakes on his career. In those days, racing was terribly dangerous with 3 or 4 drivers dying each year. Nano said that he remembered one race when he saw a wheel passing just above his head and thought: ‘Who is the idiot who has just lost his wheel?” He suddenly realised it was his!
Doctors told him that the best way to put an end to his wife’s breakdown – she had lost seven or eight kilos – was to either
divorce her or put a definite end to his career. He chose the second option – and then he claimed he could not sleep for two years!
He was elected to the Le Mans 24 Hours Hall of Fame in 2013.
A survivor of one of motorsport’s most dangerous eras, all being well, Nano will turn 100 on the 7th of December 2025. .
The S2 XJ was supposed to have been replaced by an all-new saloon, the XJ40, in the late Seventies, but, with the car not ready, the existing model was given a facelift — creating the Series 3 in 1979.
When the XJ40 did appear in 1986, there was no V12 version. With the company's engineering resources still too scarce to make the 5.3 fit the XJ40, the solution was simple: continue with the XJ12 Series 3. Hand-built in limited numbers on the XJ40's pilot build line, with a price tag almost 10k more than the XJ6, unsurprisingly, it sold in small numbers. Just 7,235 XJ12s were made between 1983 and 1992.
By the Nineties, Jaguar was finally able to reengineer the XJ40 to accept the V12, which arrived in February 1993.
The very last XJ12 Series 3, a Daimler Double-Six (seen here on the Browns Lane production line), was built in December 1992.
Because the new XJ12 would use the 6.0-litre V12, this was the last 5.3-litre saloon built out of 81,261 examples over 20 years. .
Former F1 and Jaguar saloon car driver Hermano "Nano" da Silva Ramos went on to win the “Touring Car” class in the gruelling 1959 “Tour de France Automobile” race in a Jaguar 3.4 litre Mk 1 (car 61). 106 cars entered the 7 day race, but only 26 finished.
Keeping Jaguar Memories Alive - On this Day (November)
On December the 19th 1950, Jaguar announced the acquisition of new factory premises at Browns Lane.
The site became significant for the company's production and legacy. The property, located in Coventry, England,
On the 5th December 2013, Écurie Écosse Team car transporter sold for a world record £1.8 million (Au$3.62 million).
The double-deck car transporter was capable of carrying three cars (one inside and two on top) together with a support crew, and with mobile workshop facilities.
From the early 1990s, enthusiast collector Dick Skipworth built up his remarkable Ecurie Ecosse Collection that included a Jaguar XK120, C-Type and D-Type, Tojeiro-Jaguar, and the Commer Transporter. On 5 December 2013, this entire collection was sold at auction by Bonhams at New Bond Street, London.
The collection sold for a total £8.8-million Sterling – the Transporter alone for a world record £1.8-million. .
was originally built as a shadow factory during WWII for the Daimler Company.
It was strategically important for Jaguar as it provided the necessary space and facilities to expand production capabilities after the war.
The factory became the heart of Jaguar's production from 1951 until 2005, where many famous models, including the XK120 and the XJ series, were manufactured. .
The first production XJ X350 came off the assembly line in December 2002.
The X350’s were built in Jaguar’s traditional home factory at Browns Lane in Coventry, with bodyshells supplied from Castle Bromwich and engines from Bridgend in Wales.
The all-aluminium X350 was a radical departure for Jaguar, even if it didn’t look it. The X350 was noted for its advanced electrical systems, self-levelling adaptive air suspension and full aluminium unibody chassis and bodywork. The X350 went on sale from April 2003 until 2009. .
Jaguar's acquisition of the Browns Lane factory on 19 December 1950, was a significant milestone that facilitated the company's growth and production of iconic vehicles, shaping its legacy in the automotive industry.
In December 2002, this Midnight Black XJR was the first production X350 to come off the assembly line and was delivered to the JDHT for preservation.
Keeping Jaguar Memories Alive - On this Day (November)
Race Driver Jacques Swaters died 10 December 2010.
Although even amongst keen Jaguar enthusiasts his name is not well-known, Jacques Swaters, achieved significant results for Jaguar in the 1950s.
Driving with Roger Laurent in the latter's worksprepared 3.4 litre C-Type, XKC 047, he came fourth at Le Mans in 1954 and third in the Reims 12-hours shortly afterwards.
Then with Johnny Claes, he surpassed that Le Mans result with a third the following year (1955) in a works owned and prepared 3.4 litre D-type (XKD 503).
Swaters yet again featured in the results in 1956, taking the team's 3.4 litre XKD 573 to fourth place, this time with Freddy Rouselle, at the behest of Shell Belgium.
Swaters retired from racing in 1957. He then owned and managed a team which raced Ferrari's. The team was always a top sports car contender. An overall victory for the team at the 1965 500km Spa was Swaters' crowning achievement as a manager. He died aged 84. .
Tom Walkinshaw died 12 December 2010.
Tom was a British racing car driver from Scotland and the founder of the racing team Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR).
The stocky Scotsman engineered two Le Mans wins, the European Touring Car Championship, and three World Sportscar Championships for Jaguar.
Young Tom went motor racing as soon as he could. He formed JWR in 1976, which undertook racecar preparation and much else, then in 1981 persuaded Jaguar chairman John Egan to allow TWR to prepare and enter the XJ-S in the European Touring Car Championship.
With Tom amongst a driver line-up that included Martin Brundle, in 1984 TWR seized the European Touring Car Championship from BMW, and this proved to be the spring-board from which TWR
launched its assault on the Le Mans 24Hour race. Victory took three years, and after the 1988 triumph, a further outright Le Mans victory followed in 1990 - Jaguar's last to date. However they did finish 2nd, 3rd and 4th in 1991.
Tom was also instrumental in getting the XJ220 into production, and created his own Jaguar powered car, the XJR-15.
In 1988 Jaguar and TWR joined forces to create JaguarSport that made production versions of the XJS and XJ40 to create the XJR-S and XJR. JaguarSports lasted until the early Nineties when Walkinshaw unsuccessfully tried to copyright the shape of the DB7 that TWR was developing for Aston Martin, despite the car starting life as the Jaguar XJ41 project. It caused Ford to cut ties with the once racing partner.
Tom died of lung cancer; he was just 64. .
At the age of 94, living legend and former Jaguar test driver and works racer Norman Dewis received an OBE in Her Majesty's New Year Honours List for services to the Motor Industry. Norman Dewis OBE enjoyed a 33-year career at Jaguar and is widely regarded as Britain's greatest test driver. Dewis developed many of Jaguar's most famous models, including the Le Mans-winning D-type and influential E-type. Dewis also drove a D-Type in the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans.
For a promotional video for the V12 E-Type, in 1971 at the MIRA high-speed circuit, Dewis drove and crashed the one and only Jaguar XJ13. Fortunately he was unhurt.
Norman wanted to spend his 100th birthday driving a Jaguar at 100mph once more. Sadly he passed away in June 2019 at the age of 98. .
Jacques Swaters/Roger Laurent finished 4th in 1954 Le Mans in C-Type XKC-047, painted yellow in Belgium’s racing colours. (Raced with No. 20 at Le Mans).
Norman Dewis awarded the OBE, 31 December 2014.
Norman Dewis OBE (3 August 1920 – 8 June 2019) with the XJ13
Keeping Jaguar Memories Alive - On this Day (November)
On 19 December 2009, the last X-Type was built.
The 2.2 litre diesel estate, left the Halewood production line and was handed over by Director of Operations Michael Straughan to Tony O'Keeffe of Jaguar Heritage.
The X-Type's public debut came at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2001. Launched with V6 petrol engines and four wheel-drive only. Subsequent X-Type models included front-wheel-drive diesel engined variants (it was the first diesel-powered Jaguar) and estate models. At one point no less than 25 derivatives were available!
The X-Type's broad appeal succeeded in bringing many new owners into the Jaguar fold, and interest amongst business users was particularly strong after the 2008 facelift that saw the introduction of a six-speed automatic gearbox for the 2.2 litre diesel engine.
Unfortunately, this wasn't enough to prevent the model's early demise. The X-Type holds the record for the highest number of Jaguar cars produced at 355,227. .
William (Bill) Heynes CBE. Born 31 December 1903. Bill Heynes' contribution to Jaguar's history is perhaps only second to that of William Lyons.
A talented and methodical engineer, he was instrumental in developing all of the marque's most famous cars, from the XK 120 through to the XJ6. As Jaguar’s Chief Engineer and Technical Director, Bill Heynes developed the XK Engine and persuaded Sir William Lyons to enter Le Mans, resulting in five Jaguar victories, along with being responsible for the design and engineering of all Jaguar cars from 1935-1970.
With Lyons always pushing the engineering team to keep his cars ahead of the competition, Heynes was central to most of Jaguar's great innovations of the Fifties including disc brakes and its first monocoque chassis that resulted in the eventual 2.4 saloon. The E-type and the XJ6 were arguably the zenith of Heynes' engineering powers.
Always quiet and unassuming, Heynes was never one to look for recognition, preferring to point out the contributions of others. He died in July 1989 aged 85. .
Celebrating Halwood's last Jaguar X-TYPE Friday 18th December 2009
Photo 1955 - Sir William Lyons and William Heynes.
X- TYPE
Vale - John Laws and His XK120 & Daimler SP250
John Laws CBE (8 August 1935 – 9 November 2025) was an Australian radio announcer who had a broadcasting career that spanned 71 years. His distinctive voice earned him the nickname "Golden Tonsils".
Some people collect art while others invest that money into cars. Radio veteran and car aficionado, John Laws, was one of those people.
Laws was famous for his love of luxury fine cars with a collection of up to 20 vehicles under his name. However, he kept his collection private from the media, with only a few people knowing which classics were a part of his amazing collection. Although, it is known that he owned a number of Jaguars including an XK120 and a Daimler SP250.
The alloy bodied XK120 (#660050) was built in February 1950, just one of only 58 right hand drive cars produced.
Ordered new through Australian Jaguar distributor Brylaws by Dr G.L Young. Doctor Young was a medical practitioner from Forbes, New South Wales, whom also flew planes and later in 1943 became what was known as the “Flying Doctor”.
Young took delivery of his new Jaguar in Coventry on the 14th of March 1950 with a plan to travel across the U.K and Europe (including Austria) covering approximately 15,000 miles within the space of a few months.
In August 1950, chassis #660050 climbed aboard the cargo vessel “King Edgar” and made its way across the Indian Ocean arriving to Sydney, in September 1950, where Brylaws resold the Jaguar to a Latrobe car dealer in Melbourne. (cont)
A young John Laws with his Daimler SP250 during a Service Station promotion. Very little is known about his ownership of the SP250. If any reader has any information - please let the Editor know.
The ex-John Laws alloy-bodied XK120 as it was when auctioned by Lloyds in March 2022.
Vale - John Laws and His XK120 & Daimler SP250
The dealer sold the XK120 to a Mr Henry Thompson of Pascoe Vale South, Victoria in October 1950.
Thompson raced the XK120 at "Rob Roy Hillclimb" in January 1951 and then sold the car that year to a Mr Tom Woolnough of Armadale, Victoria who in turn sold it in 1953 to a Mr Bruce Long of Toorak who kept the car for 28 years.
In June 1981, Bruce Long sold the XK120 with 72,000 recorded miles to dealer Terry Healy of Carlton who rebuilt the brakes, fitted white wall tyres and reupholstered the interior using factory materials correct to the car.
That same year, Healey then sold it to John Laws for $44,500. Laws owned the Jaguar for the next 24 years where the XK120 famously appeared as a cameo on John Laws’ celebrity endorsed advertisements for Valvoline with his popular catch phrase “Valvoline, you know what I mean”.
In May 2004, it was acquired by Mr Don Lane, (well-known Victorian club
member), where he had the car painted and drove it occasionally. Don worked for Bryson Industries in Sydney and in the end, he closed down the spare parts section in Sydney before locking the doors for the final time. Don then worked as an executive for Volvo and moved to Bowral. Don sadly passed away in 2020, and the car was sold at auction in October 2020.
The new owner sent the car to Classic Jaguar restoration specialist Gavin King of "Concours Sportscar Restoration" who commenced recommissioning the alloy bodied XK120.
A full mechanical overhaul was carried out sympathetic towards the originality of the car. The body was thoroughly inspected for any common wood rot and was reported to require no restoration work.
With matching numbers and speedo showing 73,686 miles from new, the recommissioned car was completed in original condition and finished in its
stunning silver paintwork and duo-blue interior leather upholstery.
Although claimed to be one of the most original alloy bodied roadsters around, backed by a detailed history, the owner decided to sell the car, and it was auctioned by Lloyds in March 2022.
The car attracted little interest and was passed in at $155,500. It subsequently sold for an undisclosed sum.
Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating called John Laws the "Broadcaster of the Century" at Laws 40th anniversary dinner in 2005.
Laws died in Sydney on 9 November 2025, at the age of 90.
Editor: Information for this story sourced from "JustCars", "Classic Throttle Shop", "Lloyds Auction", "XK Data Website", Various issue of "Jaguar Australia" and "The Jaguar XK in Australia" by John Elmgreen and Terry McGrath.
John Laws seen here driving his 1950 Jaguar XK120.
Online Auction Platforms For Collectible Vehicles
Since COVID-19, new auction platforms have evolved in Australia, and have grown in popularity. Unlike traditional auctions where one has to physically take their car to an auction house, with on-line auctions, the sellers car never leaves their garage until it is sold and then collected by the buyer. Two such on-line auctions are "Trading Garage" and "Collecting Cars". Through rolling 7 or 14 day online auctions, sellers receive 100% of the winning bid with no hidden charges. Winning bidders pay fees ranging upwards of 6% to the auction platform. (More information on the process is available from their websites).
1977 XJ-S - FIA Group-A Race Car. Believed to be one of just two non-TWR XJ-S Group-A racers constructed in the 1980s.
Originally a road car, imported into New Zealand in 1980, and converted in 1985 for Group A racing by Allan Prince and Mike Hourigan. Competed in the Wellington 500 as well as several other period touring car events in New Zealand.
The car was later restored and campaigned in historic racing before being acquired and fully rebuilt in Australia by Triple Eight Race Engineering founder Roland Dane in 2020.
Features a naturally aspirated 5.3-litre V12, a Getrag fivespeed gearbox, and a 3.73:1 final drive ratio. Offered with a large spares package.
Sold (25/11/25) on Collecting Cars for $100,000 (Qld).
This 1950 Jaguar XK120 (#660206) was completed on 25 August 1950 and dispatched directly to New Zealand. In 1966 a David Silcock modified the car for competition use. (Engine, suspension, brakes etc).
It later passed through several owners before being purchased by the current owner in 1982, who retained the car for more than 43 years.
The sale included a full windscreen, roadster folding roof and side screens, tonneau cover, original engine (requiring a rebuild) along with the head stamped with the original number. Documents included original owner’s manual, reprinted handbook, and a parts manual.
Sold (10/11/25) on Trading Garage for $100,500 (Qld).
Broad Arrow Auctions - Zürich Auction
The auction was held at world-famous Dolder Grand Hotel overlooking Lake Zürich (1 November).
1956 D-Type XKD 551. Never raced. Matching-numbers with original chassis, body, engine, gearbox. Single ownership since 1995. Meticulously maintained. Sold CHF 5,181,250 (Au$9.86 m).
1937 Jaguar SS100 3½-Litre. Matching-numbers chassis, engine, and body. Long term 31-year ownership. Fully restored by Austrian Jaguar specialist. Sold CHF 321,250 (Au$611,275).
1976 XJ6C 4.2 Manual Overdrive. (LHD). Highly original. Finished in Fern Green with Moss Green interior Single owner from 1978 to 2015. 111,421 km. Sold CHF 31,625 (Au$60,166).
1994 Jaguar XJ220. 90th example produced. Highly original with only 336km. Benefits from nearly €40.000 worth of service work by Don Law Racing. Sold CHF 445,000 (Au$846,750).
1962 Mark X 3.8-Litre Auto Saloon (LHD). First registered in Bern, Switzerland. Body-off restoration in dark blue over red leather. 5,781 km since restoration. Sold CHF 16,100 (Au$30,630).
1954 Swallow Doretti. One of 276 built. Reported to be one of less than 80 still existing. Restored to Pebble Beach standards. One of the finest Dorettis in existence. Sold CHF 103,500 (Au$196,900).
UK: NEC Classic Motor Show Auction 2025
Results
from Iconic
Collectors’
Car Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show (8 November 2025)
1978 Jaguar XJC V12 Manual. Owned by Harry Metcalfe of Harry’s Garage fame. His XJC has been comprehensively rebuilt and further developed. Sold £157,500 (Au$318,950).
1956 Mark 1 2.4 manual overdrive saloon. Star of ITV's Endeavour TV series. Early production car with restoration history and exceptional provenance. Sold for an undisclosed sum.
1962 E-Type Series 1 3.8 litre Coupé. Ex LHD. One of the earliest 'non flat-floor' cars. 2016 restoration amounting to nearly £70,000 plus 5-speed gearbox. Sold £54,000 (Au$109,350).
1963 E-Type Series 1 3.8 litre Coupé - Offered directly from Rowan Atkinson and used by Atkinson in the globally successful Netflix production "Man vs Bee". Sold : £78,750 (Au$159,500).
1938 2.5 litre 'SS100' replica. Began life as a 1938 SS Jaguar 2½-Litre Saloon. Detailed summary of the build and history file provided. 5-speed gearbox fitted. Sold £107,500 (Au$217,700).
1977 XJC Coupé 4.2 litre. In 2018 car had a bare metal restoration including new trim and fuel-injected Series 3 engine, wiring loom and ECU. Sold £25,875 (Au$52,100).
UK: NEC Classic Motor Show Auction 2025 (cont)
Results from Iconic Collectors’ Car Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show (8 November 2025)
1961 E-Type S I 3.8 Litre Coupé - 147th production (#860147) 'flat floor' example. Detailed restoration carried out 2013-2017 at a cost of £65,000. Sold £57,375 (Au$116,200).
1973 E-Type Series 3 V12 Manual Roadster. Accompanied by history file, including receipts for a £90,000 bare metal nut & bolt restoration. Sold £56,250 (Au$113,900).
1961 E-Type Series I OTS. Flat-Floor (#121) UK supplied, matching numbers. History file includes a wealth of maintenance invoices. Not Sold (For sale now for £108,500 (Au$219,720).
1959 XK150 SE DHC. Upgraded to "S" specifications. Documented nut & bolt restoration (2014-2016. Minimal use since completion. Superb example. Sold £76,500 (Au$154,920).
1967 E-Type Series I.5 Fixed-Head Coupé. Original car maintained by long-term owner. Accompanied by a detailed history file. Presents well throughout. Sold £36,000 (Au$72,900).
1962 Mark II 3.8 litre 5 speed manual. In 1988 it was reimagined by Vicarage Classic Cars. Extensively upgraded and modernised Mk2. In 2008 upgraded further. Sold £44,000 (Au$89,100).
Jaguar World (December 2025)
The December 2025 edition of Jaguar World includes the following feature stories:
◊ XJ-SC 3.6 litre Vs XJ-S V12: What could be better than an open XJS? But which open XJ-S, that’s the question. Which is best, a 3.6 manual or a V12 automatic? Is more really the better option?
◊ Paramount XKR: Fitted with a Weismann hardtop, is this the ultimate X100? The combination of Paramount’s 450 bhp upgrade together with a hardtop by a German manufacturer has transformed this 2000 XKR convertible into a very fast and potentially unique example.
◊ Mark V Driven: They get behind the wheel of the first post-war Jaguar. By spending the majority of its life in storage, this 1949 Mark V remains in amazingly original condition. They look at its unique history before driving it for themselves.
◊ XJ-C: They tell the story of Sir William Lyons' favourite XJ. The XJ Coupe might be unique in Jaguar’s back catalogue, but that hasn’t stopped it from being one of the company’s most revered models. To mark the 50th anniversary of the car going on sale, they look at its history.
◊ XJ-C convertible: Coach builder, "Avon", lopped the roof of a small number of coupes resulting in a handsome convertible.
◊ Touring in an E-Type: They go touring and enjoying central Scotland by E-type: Looking for a motoring adventure nobody’s done yet? They sent international writer Axel Catton on a trip through the central belt of Scotland with in Jaguar E-Type. Here is his story.
◊ Buying an XJ X358: All you need to know to bag the last traditional Jaguar saloon. If you like the shape of the traditional XJ saloon that first appeared in 1968, then is the last of these models a keeper and future classic?
◊ Workshop - Heated seat failure: The luxury of heated seats is becoming a standard feature on many vehicles, and unfortunately, failure of them is also becoming more of an issue. With a simple heater element comprising a series of wires that generate heat, when one of these wires’ breaks, the whole assembly loses its ability to warm up. Fortunately, replacing this simple heater element is quite straightforward and it’s readily available. They show how. .
Sunday Morning Cars & Coffee
The one-and-only lightweight Mk VII (KRW 621). Driven by Rowan Atkinson at the three-day Goodwood Revival Festival, September 2000
JDCSA Classified Adverts
Adverts are free for a three month period (and then removed if not sold before hand).
2011 XF Luxury
232,000 kms, reversing camera, 4 new tyres, all books
Air conditioning regassed ready for summer 2 x keys, paddle shift, lambs wool seat covers
PRICE: $14,000 ONO
Contact - Louise McNamara - 0423 783 248
FOR SALE: MK II TOOLKIT.
Fully complete including Jaguar 4” adjustable.
PRICE: $1,200
Please Contact - Tim White 0419 809 021
BOOK FOR SALE: "The Jaguar XK in Australia" by John Elmgreen and Terry McGrath Number 949 of 1000. The book is in very good condition. Asking $1,000
Contact Terry Rayner - 0412396087
FOR SALE: 2011 XJ X351
Twin- Turbo Six Cylinder Diesel. 5.3 litres/100km - 76,000 km
PRICE: $44,995 (cost $225,000 new)
Please Contact Richard Cotton 0412354492
FOR SALE: 1979 JAGUAR XJ-S
Has had cooling system done. 62,000 kms. Requires an injector due to a fuel leak.
PRICE: $14,000
Please Contact Charles Munro 0499 974 662
JDCSA Classified Adverts
WANTED TO BUY S-TYPE ( 2000- 2008)
I am looking for an excellent example of a late model car. I would appreciate details/photos of cars that club members might consider selling.
Please Contact - Barry: 0438 848 052 or Email: bmpears@icloud.com
FOR SALE: 1950 3.5 Litre
MARK V SALOON
Regency Red with Silver side panels
PRICE: $34,600
Please Contact - Doug MacLean 0433484859
FOR SALE: 2011 Jaguar XF
Stratus Grey Metallic with cream leather.
3.0 litre twin turbo diesel. 191000 kms. Exc. Condition.
RELUCTANT SALE. $12,500
Contact Peter Drake – 0432763701
FOR SALE 1977 XJ-C
The XJC was completely restored and brought back to almost brand new. Nothing was overlooked, Body inside and out, mechanical, engine, front end completely rebuilt as was the rear end which is now an LSD 3.31 ratio with Konni adjustable shockers, transmission is now a GM T700R4 4 speed auto. Etc, Etc, Etc.
The car is located in Melbourne
PRICE: $99,999
For More Info Ring Frank X Sandham: +61 414751562
FOR SALE: 1956 2.4 Litre Mark I Has had over $25,000 spent on the car since 2014. Has disc brakes, twin S.U.s and a B type head, to improve performance and drivability.
Also rewiring, extensive rust repairs and a lot more an article in July 2022 in classic marque covers it. Many receipts and history included in sizable file.
PRICE: $28,000
Contact Ring Richard Chuck: 0408 313 848
SS, Mk IV, Mk V - Register Minutes (November)
stop in Broken Hill to meet up with John & Judy Caskey.
Currently meet quarterly or as advised.
Minutes of the meeting held at Bruce & Anne Fletcher (25 JANE ST, WILLASTON), on Saturday 8th November 2025.
NB: Some of the items in the minutes were discussed during the BBQ lunch and then formally continued inside.
Present:
Bruce & Anne Fletcher, Jan & Graham Franklin, John & Jenny Lewis, Margaret Evans, Moira & Julian Lugg, Ros & Peter Holland.
Apologies:
Brenton & Mary-Anne Hobbs, Bob & Margaret Kretschmer, Alan & Hilary Miller, Antony & Browyn Veale, Daniel Adamson, David & Angela Rogers, Doug MacLean, Fred Butcher, John & Jane Taylor, Rob Paterson, Ross & Janet Rasmus.
Previous Minutes:
The Minutes of the 7th June 2025 as issued were accepted as a true record of the meeting.
Correspondence: Nil
Welfare:
▪ Bob Kretschmer has just had a knee replacement and is due to be discharged from hospital today. He indicated that he was okay.
▪ Ross Gogler, a previous member of 35 years, has passed away. Ross and Betty live in Port Lincoln and own a number of cars including a two-tone Silver/Green Mk IV, that according to Bruce, is one of the best Mark IVs in Australia, and possibly the World.
Multi-State Border Run 2025 Dubbo: The oldest car that attended the rally was Marg & Bob Kretshmer's 1939 11/2 litre
SS Jaguar Saloon, which understandably took 3 days to get to Dubbo including a
Unfortunately, John & Judy, in their XJ6, had a fire in the engine bay whilst driving into Wilcannia. John had a fire extinguisher and put out the fire quickly, but it meant a tow truck back to Broken Hill where they picked up another car and then continued on.
Alan & Hilary Miller drove their Mk V 3.5 Litre Drophead Coupe' from their home in Lowbank, and had a troublefree run there and back.
The weekend was very well organised and included a visit to the Dubbo Zoo.
The display day was very good although, non-Jaguars/Daimlers out-numbered pushrod cars. Bob thought it would have been better if the SS and Pushrod cars could have been lined up in age order.
As it was the 50th anniversary of the Vic/ SA Border Runs, the Sunday evening meal included talks by several members who attended the very first SA/Vic run, and gave humorous accounts about that very first weekend. There was a big thank you to Nik & Sandy Cirakovica for their hard work in organising the event.
Next Multi-State Border Run 2027:
The members from Queensland don't want to wait three more years for another rally and so it was agreed that the MultiState Run will be held every second year.
Nic Cirakovica indicated that the Victorian Club would probably organise the event.
Next S.A./Vic. Border Run 2026.
Bob Kretschmer indicated that he is prepared to organise the next run to be held on the weekend before the 2026 Melbourne Cup. Graham said he would help.
Bruce gave Graham a list of the former locations of all previous border runs.
JDCSA - Upcoming Events:
▪ 16/11/2025: Compact/XK, Mk7, 8, 9 End of Year Christmas Event.
▪ 20/11/2025: Jaguar Ladies Social Register - Lunch Cruise & Lunch.
▪ 20/11/2025: E, F & GT Register visit to Marque Restoration.
▪ 27/11/2025 Multivalve Christmas Lunch Run.
▪ Tuesday 2nd December 2025: JDCSA Christmas Dinner Meeting.
▪ 13/12 2025: XJ Mk10 & 420G Register Christmas Dinner & Show
▪ Sunday 22nd February 2026: 42nd All British Day at Echunga
Technical & Parts:
John Taylor - Mark V: Major engine trouble. Was looking for another engine or a crankshaft. Spoke to David Rogers. No luck. Tracked down a crankshaft in Victoria and is going across to pick a couple up.
David Rogers - S-Type: Has major engine problems. No details.
Stan Grafton - Mark IV: Stan has sold his Wedding Cars and just purchased a Mark IV Drophead from Victoria. Stan has kept his container of spare pushrod parts.
Phil Smart - Mark V DHC: Inaugural President Phil Smart, who bought a Mk V DHC from Richmonds, came down from Queensland for SA Jag Day and spoke to Bruce about Mk V car issues. Also visited Stan Grafton re-fitting airconditiong. Bruce said that the Mk V was previously owned by Dave Burton and would send Dave a history sheet on the car.
Doug MacLean - Mark V: Doug is going to sell his Mark V. He also has a container of spare parts that he will sell separately.
Nik & Sandy Cirakovica - Mark V: Nik & Sandy left Dubbo and drove onto Perth and back. Had starter motor problems and called in to see Bruce. Drove home using his crank handle!
General Business:
General chit chat: With lots of discussion regarding the formation of the JCCC and the very first SA/Vic border run that Peter & Ros also attended.
2026 Club Calendar: The free calendar is now available. Please contact Graham if you would like a copy.
Register Meeting Dates: Next meeting to be held in March 2026. If you can host a meeting, please advise Graham Meeting closed at 3.00pm after coffee and sweets. Big thank you to Bruce & Anne Fletcher for hosting the meeting and the BBQ.
Graham Franklin Register Secretary
XJ, Mk X, 420G - Register Report (November 2025)
Approximately 40 members and friends attended for what again turned out to be a very enjoyable and fun filled night.
The XJ, Mk10 & 420G Register meet the second Wednesday of each month.
On November the 12th 2025, the XJ, Mk10 & 420G Register held its annual Auction Night at the Bartley Hotel.
We had 120 items donated by members that were auctioned, with the proceeds going towards the XJ Register Christmas Dinner to be held on Saturday, 13th December, 2025 at the Glenelg Golf Course.
We had some spirited bidders, in particular, for the 2 bottles of Extra Virgin Olive Oil donated by Louis Marafioti. This oil had come from Louis’s own olive grove at Yatala Vale and has proven to be very much sought-after by members.
I would like to advise that we have 90 members booked in for the XJ Christmas
Dinner & Show and hope that we can improve on that figure very soon. We are providing 2 bottles of wine for each table at no cost to our members for your enjoyment.
The members of our floorshow have put in a lot of effort this year to make sure everybody will enjoy themselves so come along and cheer them on!
We look forward to seeing you all there.
Bob Charman XJ Register secretary
XJ, Mk 10 & 420G Register
Mk VII Celebrity Owner - Marilyn Monroe
CLASSIC MARQUE
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Marilyn Monroe (June 1, 1926 – August 4, 1962) in her 1953 Mark VII Jaguar sedan in Jasper Alberta Canada. This Jaguar became a cherished possession for Marilyn, accompanying her on escapes from the media pressure that surrounded her.
JDCSA November 2025 General Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the JDCSA General Meeting held on Tuesday, 28th October 2025 at The Marryatville Hotel, Kensington Rd, Marryatville.
Meeting opened at 7:45pm.
A welcome to the new venue was provided together with an apology for late start.
Apologies:
Phil & Sue Prior, Bruce Davis, Tom & Marj Brindle, Daff & Bob Charman, Graham & Jan Franklin, Andrew & Millie Costi, Robyn and Robert Welch, Geoff & Valerie Clayton, Wayne & Bev Buttery, Sam Finlay, Heather Buck.
New Members:
Mark Dunlop – was a past member of JDCSA and has rejoined.
Welfare:
◊ Rayeena Petrucco has been transferred to a nursing home.
◊ Paul Harrland’s daughter, Karen was killed in a rafting accident in Tasmania.
◊ A potted red rose ‘Karen’ will be sent to Paul on his return from the funeral in Tasmania over the weekend.
◊ Ed McCaul is terminally ill. A gift is being organised to send.
◊ Colleen Spencer is in hospital with respiratory condition. Peter Buck to follow up.
Previous Minutes:
Accepted. Moved: Tim White Seconded: Peter Holland.
Business Arising:
SA Jag Day 2025: Suzanne Jarvis reported a brief summary of SA Jag Day 2025. A full report will be presented to the Executive in due course.
Executive Officer Reports:
President:
▪ SA Jag Day and the XK Border Run were both successes. The XK parked in Burra caught the attention of early Club member Jon Phillips; and at Jag Day former member, 95 y.o. Eric Krumins caught up with old mates. We received donations for the library of a 420G service manual and XJ6 service manual.
▪ The recent Jag Club President’s Zoom forum decided to reinstate the Paul Skilleter award for best magazine
article.Presidents reported similar concerns of aging membership and how to encourage the next generation group.
▪ Reg Bennett invited JDCSA to enter vehicles for Classics on the Park, Rotary Campbelltown next March 15th.
Vice President/Logbooks Report:
▪ Log books seeing 3-4 new cars per month. Still looking for member from northern suburbs willing to issue MR334 forms. Noted new member won award at Jag Day.
▪ Regalia is under consideration with Jan & Graham Franklin.
▪ Changes to database have been suspended for log book members.
▪ Lodged tax return 24/25 for nil balance. Grants received will affect 25/26 return.
Secretary: Nil.
Treasurer:
All accounts have been reconciled. Jag Day was $68:00 over budget. Sales were cash $345:00; books $120:00; regalia (card) $60:00 and new members $105:00 for a total of $630:00.
Membership Secretary:
Successful Jag Day with four new memberships and three more applications given out on the day. Last two months have seen a record number of applications with two being quite young new members.
Editor/Events: Nil
MSCA Report: State championship hill climb at Collingrove this Saturday/ Sunday. Super sprint at Mallala 19th November. Numbers dropping everywhere, especially in motor sports.
Library Report: Nil
Register Reports:
SS/Pushrods Register: Last event for 2025 is Register meeting 8th November at the home of Bruce & Anne Fletcher.
XK, 7,8 & 9 Register: Steve reported the upcoming combined lunch with Compact Register is booked out.
Compact Register: Nil
XJ, MK10, 420G Register:
▪ Daff submitted a report that 45 members have registered for the run
to Riverton on Sunday 2nd November. Daff will send out a reminder email about meeting place, etc.
▪ XJ Register Dinner and Show coming soon. Please book.
▪ XJ Register auction will be held on Wednesday 12th November at the Bartley Tavern. All invited to attend for a fun night.
Multivalve Register: Peter reported Christmas lunch, Thursday 27 November is limited to 50 members. A new venue.
E, F & GT Register: Moira reported on behalf of Bruce. There will be an event organised in November and a Christmas lunch.
Ladies Register: Tricia reported the final event for 2025 is Thursday 20th November and it is booked out. January 2026 is a lunch at Kensington Hotel.
General/New Business:
▪ Steve asked if Calendars are ready. Moira responded all are ready for collection by Register Secretaries for distribution.
▪ Questionnaire on venues to be completed.
▪ Question asked regarding hire of venues. Marryatville Hotel will charge a monthly fee for hire of rooms. The Junction will charge a fee if the Club wishes to pursue supper after meetings, to cover cost of security and clean up staff. Cost to be decided.
Guest Speaker:
Member, Peter Clarke presented a very interesting talk on use of a defibrillator, followed by a short video tutorial.
Next General Meeting:
Christmas dinner, Tuesday, 2nd December at The Junction Hotel.
Meeting Closed: 8:35 pm.
JDCSA - Club Directory 2025/2026
Club Postal Address: PO Box 6020, Halifax Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Club Web Site / Email
Web: www.jdcsa.com.au
Email: hello@jdcsa.tidymail.co
President: Moira Lugg Mobile: 0407 727 459 president@jdcsa.tidymail.co
Vice President: Tim White Mobile: 0419 809 021 vicepresident@jdcsa.tidymail.co
Treasurer: Peter Thomas Mobile: 0438 861 922 treasurer@jdcsa.tidymail.co
Monthly Meetings: 1st Tuesday of the month (Feb - Dec) 7.30pm at “The Junction”, 470 Anzac Highway, Camden Park. (Near the Morphettville Racecourse). Members can choose to have a meal from 6.00pm prior to the meeting.
Your Committee
Secretary Suzanne Jarvis Mobile: 0478 717 775 secretary@jdcsa.tidymail.co
Committee Member: Peter Holland Phone: 0408 810 884 pholland@senet.com.au
Membership Secretary: Daphne Charman Phone: (08) 8248 4111 Mobile: 0404 999 200 membership@jdcsa.tidymail.co
Register Secretaries/Committee Members
SS, Mk IV, & Mk V - Meet TBA
Graham Franklin: (0490 074 671
E: ssregister@jdcsa.tidymail.co
XK & MK 7, 8, 9 - Meet TBA Steve Weeks: 0414 952 416 E: xk789register@jdcsa.tidymail.co
Mk 1, 2, S Type, 420 (Compact)Meet TBA Phil Prior: 0402 670 654. E: compactregister@jdcsa.tidymail.co
XJ, 420G, & MK X
Meet 2nd Wednesday of each month. Bob Charman: 0421 482 007
E: xjregister@jdcsa.tidymail.co
E, F & GT
Meet 3rd Thursday every 2nd month. Bruce Davis: 0400 872 438 E: efgtregister@jdcsa.tidymail.co
Multi-Valve - Meet 4th Thursday of the odd Calendar month. Peter Buck: 0421 061 883
E: multivalveregister@jdcsa.tidymail.co
Jaguar Ladies Register:
Meet 3rd Thursday every 2nd month. Tricia Clarke: 0422 128 066 jaguarladiesregister@jdcsa.tidymail.co
Club Services/Club Representatives
Editor/Events Coordinator: Graham Franklin Mobile: 0490 074 671 Email: editor@jdcsa.tidymail.co
Librarian: Tom Brindle. Phone (08) 8387 0051. E: librarian@ jdcsa.tidymail.co
Marque Sports Car Association (MSCA): Club Representative: Barry Kitts: 0412 114 109
All British Day: -
Club Representative: Fred Butcher: 0428 272 863
Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs (FHMCSA): Club Representative: David Burton Mobile: 0417 566 225
Technical Officer: Geoff Mockford Phone: (08) 8332 3366 Mobile: 0438 768 770
Public Officer: Steve Weeks Mobile: 0414 952 416. E: publicofficer.@jdcsa.tidymail.co
Archives: Peter Holland, Dave Burton, Graham Franklin Email: hello@jdcsa.tidymail.co
TidyHQ Administrator: Tim White. Mobile: 0419 809 021. E: thqadmin@ jdcsa.tidymail.co
Web Master: Phil Prior/Tim White Phil Prior. Mobile: 0402 670 654. Tim White. Mobile: 0419 809 021. webmanager@jdcsa.tidymail.co
Logbook Compliance Officer:
• Tim White - Phone: 0419 809 021. E: logbookofficer@jdcsa.tidymail.co
To obtain MR334 Application Forms
• Geoff Mockford: 0438 768 770
• Evan Spartalis: 0408 827 919
• Roger Adamson: 0421 052 518
• Tim White: 0419 809 021
To Renew or Obtain a Logbook
• Tim White: 0419 809 021
• David Burton: 0417 566 225
• Philip Prior: 0402 670 654
• Peter Holland: 0408 810 884
• Peter Buck: 0421 061 883
• Steve Weeks: 0414 952 416
• Roger Adamson: 0421 052518
• Graham Franklin: 0490 074 671
• Bruce Davis: 0400 872 438
THIS FREE CALENDAR IS AVAILABLE AT CLUB EVENTS OR BY CONTACTING THE EDITOR OR REGISTER SECRETARIES