SS, Mk IV, Mk V - Register Minutes (June) SS, Mk IV, Mk V Register
Combined States Border Run 2022 Cowra: As before still no further details. A programme for the weekend has been seen but not issued yet. An update since the meeting- I was at a Qld event on the weekend and spoke to a Qld Jag club member who is attending the border run. The Qld members are the same as us and waiting on further info to book accommodation. JDCSA:
Currently meeting the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Minutes of the meeting held at the home of Ross Rasmus, Wednesday 15th of June 2022 Previous Minutes: The Minutes of 18th of May 2022 as issued were accepted as a true record of the meeting. Present: Bob Kretschmer, Brenton Hobbs, John Lewis, Malcolm Adamson, Ross Rasmus, Graham Franklin, Fred Butcher, Bruce Fletcher, Antony Veale, Daniel Adamson, Des Brown. Apologies: Warren Foreman, Andrew Hayes, David Rogers. Jack Richardson, Rob Paterson, Ian Scholl. Correspondence: Nil Welfare: Bruce has had a spot removed from his face. The result a big band-aid but all results good.
▪ Annual Lunch and presentations 24.07.2022. Glenelg golf club. $65 per person. Register and pay by the 17th July. ▪ The July JDCSA monthly meeting is at the new trial site, the Adelaide Bowling Club. ▪ Stories are still needed for the club’s 50th Anniversary club book. Technical & Parts: ▪ Daniel is going to order some parts from SNG Barratt and if anybody needs any parts let him know and he can add to the order. ▪ Talk about sunroofs leaking and making sure the drain channels are clear. 1 ½ Litre Sedan; Ross Rasmus: ▪ Car is out of the paint shop. All members at the meeting were able to view the car and have a look at the restoration progress. ▪ Ross had a laser measure which he was able to use to do the toe in on the Mark IV 1½
Mark V: David Rogers ▪ Nothing to report. Just waiting on parts to arrive. Daimler 250: Bruce Fletcher ▪ Removed brake power booster. This was very difficult due to a bad design. SS Airline: Malcolm Adamson ▪ Gasket blew but luckily one on the side off the motor so easy to get to. New one made. So, see how this one goes. ▪ Need to investigate oil pressure relief to make sure it is working correctly. General Business: ▪ Start thinking about next year for the border run with Victoria as it is our turn to host. ▪ Discussion on the history of Warren Foreman’s car. This car was in the movie ‘Dimboola’ ▪ All British day dates have been moved. Now is the 5th of March. ▪ General car talk. SS Register Meeting Dates: ◊ 20th July – Bruce Fletcher ◊ 17th August – Antony Veale ◊ If you can host a meeting for other months, can you please advise Brenton Hobbs Meeting closed at 8.45 pm. Thank you Ross and Jan for the delicious supper. Brenton Hobbs Register Secretary
This 1938 SS 100 Jaguar 3½-Litre Roadster (#39054) was auctioned at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 24 June 2022. One of 112 3½-Litre cars with matching numbers. Believed that the car was driven by E H Jacobs in the 1938 RAC Rally. Present family ownership since 1980. Bonhams estimate was A$700,000 to A$1.057,000). The car sold for A$750,000.
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