March 2017
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‘Mad March’ events! Cat burglars burgle Jag! I-PACE success (already)! ... plus more!
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The Monthly Official Monthly Magazine the Jaguar Drivers Club Club of South The Official Magazine ofofthe Jaguar Drivers ofAustralia South Australia
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 BOTTOM LINE Cover Story A Jaguar D-Type is pursued closely by its road going cousin, an early E-Type. Examples of both of these vehicles will be on display in the Jaguar Pavilion as part of the 2017 Clipsal 500, March 2nd - 5th.
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Club Torque The President’s Rap The 2017 Clipsal 500 Adelaide event recognised Jaguar 60th anniversary of Le Mans when an Ecurie Ecosse D-Type (Ron Flockhart/ Ivor Bueb) won the event in 1957. D-Types finished in positions 1,2,3,4 and 6 in the 24 hour race. The recognition included a display of nearly 60 Jaguars and Daimlers covering a wide range of models.
It is pleasing to see the number of new members who are joining our club. We are continuing to promote events & activities through avenues such as strong Registers, on the website, on Facebook, and with attendance at multi car functions like Coffee & Cars. We are also considering ways to attract more younger members to our club.
The Parade of Drivers around the track on Sunday also featured open top Jaguars (roadsters and dropheads). Thank you to Di Adamson for coordinating and thank you to all members who put their cars on display or took part in the Parade of Drivers. It was a great promotion of the Jaguar marque.
Thank you to those members who have suggested guest speakers for our general meetings and we will program a number of them throughout the year. National Rally 2018 planning is well underway so keep the dates April 12th – 20th 2018 available to join in. The Rally will also
feature a national gathering of XKs to recognise the 70th anniversary of the showing of the new XK120 (with the revolutionary XK engine) at the 1948 London Motor Show at Earl’s Court. On a personal note, I recently had correspondence from the son of a previous owner (of our XK 120) who was able to send some old photos and fill in some more history of the car. He had recognised a photo of the car online (presumably from our own Classic Marque magazine) as I had kept the original registration number.
Julian
Geoff Mockford—JDCSA Technical Officer
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Club Torque It’s certainly going to be a busy month for the club - I guess they call it “Mad March” for a reason! Amongst the standard smattering of Register meetings and club gatherings, there are a few significant events this month, the largest of which being the 2017 Clipsal 500. This year, Jaguar is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the stunning Le Mans Victory in 1957, as elaborated upon by our President in his column. The celebrations include a display of over 50 Jaguars supplied by the club, in addition to 28 convertibles being used in the driver’s parade before the big race on Sunday. Your very own Editor will also be participating, in a 2017 F-Type V6S convertible, very kindly supplied by Solitaire Jaguar.
Editor’s Column
Aside from the Clipsal, there is the “Cats on the Prowl” twilight hills cruise on Saturday 11th March, organised by Peter Clarke (see opposite) - it’s sure to be a lovely evening, and a good excuse to give the Jag a squirt through the hills.
stories from members who attend the multitude of events this month! Make sure you’ve got your camera handy, take some great photos, and have a go at writing a short paragraph about your experiences your club magazine will be all the better for it!
There’s also the Moonta Show and Shine (Sunday 12th), the Historic Vehicle Gathering in the parklands (Sunday 19th), and of course the XJC Tour (21st-29th) coinciding with the 2017 Jaguar National Rally at Port Stephens, NSW.
This month’s edition is packed full of Jag stories and articles from around the country and around the world, so grab a cup of coffee, sit down, and enjoy!
Details for all of these events can be found in the club calendar at the back of Classic Marque, and online at www.jdcsa.com.au.
Dane
Happy motoring,
As always, I’m going to be expecting many photographs and
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“Cats on the prowl” Adelaide - Hills Cruise Look-out to Look-out Saturday 11th March
Meet at 4 pm for a 4:15pm departure at Light’s Vision Montefiore Hill, Pennington Terrace. Early arrivals please don’t park in 15 minute zone in front of Colonel Light. Cruise will finish with classy pub dinner. Bring your credit card.
Please confirm your participation to Peter Clarke by Tuesday 7th March on 0403 327 299
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already selling; production version won’t go on sale until mid-2018, fails to deter six Australian fans Jaguar Magazine Australia Six Australians have already paid deposits for the Jaguar I-PACE electric SUV, even though the production version has yet to be unveiled and won’t go on sale in Australia until the middle of 2018. They also don’t know the full price they will be paying for Jaguar Land Rover’s first battery-electric vehicle, although they can expect no change from $120,000 before on-road costs. That’s the figure JLRA managing director Matthew Wiesner nominated to motoring.com.au as a “there or thereabouts” guide to the starting Above: Early interest in the I-PACE has JLRA quietly optimistic. point for I-PACE pricing. It will compete directly against the Tesla Model X, which starts at $122,810 but the forthcoming smaller and cheaper don’t try and over dial it from that point climbs beyond $200K for the top-spec Model 3. because at the end of the day it’s another P100D. drivetrain amongst diesel, petrol and what “They (Tesla) had issues with people have you.” The I-PACE concept broke cover at just driving up to dealerships around the the Los Angeles motor show last place and plugging in and doing all sorts The natural competitiveness between rival November and has since been spotted of things which caused all sorts of dealers is also a factor Wiesner admitted. undergoing on-road testing. challenges,” Wiesner explained. “They ended up paying for everyone’s fuel and “What do you do if you have a dealer in While having interest so far out in the it might have been a nice introduction to Brisbane and not on the Gold Coast yet five-seat crossover with a claimed launch the product but they can’t keep there might be more activity on the Gold single-charge range up to 500km is a doing that otherwise they will have cars Coast? Quite frankly, trying to get dealers positive, Wiesner made it clear JLRA coming in and sitting around the place to co-operate and pass on their prospects was still very much in the planning for way too long.” who also buy other cars is not necessarily stages for its arrival. an easy thing to do.” Wiesner also confirmed I-PACE will be The company has hired a staffer from available through much of the JLRA “As we head into the next phase of this Tesla Motors Australia and dealer network because it is the first development [we need to make sure] that established an internal six-member model in a sustained roll-out of alternate people actually have the confidence to go working committee in mid-2016 to energy vehicles rather than an isolated from here to there and stay overnight … work through the myriad of issues one-off. and have the ability to be able to plug related to launching an electric vehicle these things in and have the confidence to in Australia. The I-PACE will also be “There will be instances where dealers use these things in their normal everyday the first of a series of EVs from JLRA, have to make an investment and it’s life.” as well as plug-in hybrids. important for them to understand the longer term and make sure they Wiesner also confirmed that JLRA was in That committee has extensively understand it’s not just a short-term idea. discussion with its fellow luxury brands to researched the Tesla experience and reach an agreement on common plugs and one conclusion JLRA has already “It is very much about the first steps into other aspects of charging. THE BOTTOM LINE drawn is it is unlikely to offer free fast what is going to be. In my view, it is -charging to I-PACE buyers. another drivetrain we are introducing “We don’t want the crazy situation where into the network; it’s not just the full-EV BMW, us, Benz and Audi all have Tesla had offered free use of its fast- — eventually there will be plug-in different charging plugs, or whatever it chargers to customers for life, but hybrid and whatever else it might be. might be,” he said. “It’s good that changed that to around 1600km for everyone is talking.” new buyers of Model S and Model X “So you have to give it the uniqueness from last January. Free recharging was that it is due in regard to the technology, never part of the package for but you also have to be mindful that you
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Rare XJR-15 for sale - right Historic Registration here in Australia! overhaul - Minister provides update Dane Wilden Classic Marque
Scott Newman Motor
Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Stephen Mullighan MP took to Facebook to voice his thanks to the South Australian motoring community following the widely publicised consultation process regarding proposed changes to the South Australian Historic Vehicle registration scheme. Mullighan claims to have received a petition of over 2300 signatures from the Street Machine Association of South Australia, the organisation fundamental in pushing for the changes, in addition to “about 200 other responses”, including a formal response from this club, as published in the February edition of Classic Marque.
An extremely rare Jaguar XJR-15 is currently for sale in Australia. Offered by the Gosford Classic Car Museum, the car is one of just 53 produced and you'll need a cool A$1,050,000 to transfer it to your garage. Only four XJR-15s reside in the southern hemisphere, two each in Sydney and Melbourne, with this example, chassis 018, fully restored by Mike Roddy Motors in Moorabbin, Victoria. It's travelled a mere 710km with only a handful of those completed since the restoration. In concept the XJR-15 was a road-going version of the Le Mans-winning Jaguar XJR-9. It was the first road car to be built completely out of carbon fibre, though its competition focus meant it definitely put the racer in road-racer.
Stephen Mullighan MP (right) and SMASA member Glenn Stankevicius (left) celebrate changes to South Australia’s Historic Vehicle registration scheme, which will see modifications improving the safety and usability of classic vehicles permitted under Historic Vehicle registration requirements. “Last year I announced plans to improve conditional registration, including allowing modified cars on to the scheme and a 30-year rolling age for eligible vehicles.
Power came from a 6.0-litre V12 producing 336kW/570Nm. That might not seem much by today's standards, but the XJR15 weighed just 1050kg, of which almost a third was engine. Performance was vivid, with 0-60mph (0-97km/h) claimed to take just 3.9sec and a top speed of 307km/h. Unfortunately, raising the ride height to make it suitable for the road limited the effectiveness of the aerodynamics and led to very lively handling at the limit.
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“It’s great to see passionate car-loving South Australians so supportive of our proposal. “I should have a final recommendation soon which will enable the Government to implement the changes from July 1” Mullighan said in a Facebook post on the 23rd of February.
Jaguar Intercontinental Challenge, with a $1million prize for the winner. It supported three Formula 1 races during the 1991 season (Monaco, Silverstone and Spa) and featured driving talent like David Brabham, Jim Richards, eventual winner Armin Hahne
and Tiff Needell.
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Yes, Minister - Our Response
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Cat burglars! Criminals steal £3 million of engines from Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull plant in film-style heist Jeanette Oldham Birmingham Mail Criminals have driven off with an estimated £3 million in engines from Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull plant in an astonishing film-style heist. A suspected stolen lorry was used to steal the huge haul of expensive car parts in just a few minutes on Tuesday night. It is understood the audacious heist took place in full view of security cameras. Police are now hunting the gang behind the theft which insiders say has left management and staff ‘stunned’. JLR is also offering a 'substantial reward'. A JLR spokesman said: "We can confirm that we are working closely with West Midlands Police to investigate the theft of engines from the Solihull manufacturing plant. A reward is on offer to anyone who has information which leads to the successful recovery of these engines. "It would be inappropriate for us to make any further comment whilst this investigation is ongoing." Insiders say the stolen 40 tonne lorry arrived at the Solihull Lode Lane depot at 10.30pm on Tuesday and entered through the securitymanned D1 gate. The HGV then drove to the Lagoons depot and hooked up to a trailer containing the car engines,
Above: The Jaguar Land Rover factory on Lode Lane, Solihull. before driving out. Sources claim the criminals obtained paperwork from the site before leaving - making their escape easier. Sources claim the first theft took just six minutes. The stolen lorry is believed to have unloaded in the Coventry area. Incredibly, the same lorry is believed to have returned to the factory a couple of hours later before hooking up another trailer and driving off with more car engines.
It is believed the engines were stolen from the Damson Lane site in Tile Hill sometime between late night Tuesday 31 January and the early hours of Wednesday 1 February. “An articulated truck is believed to have entered the site twice, each time hooking up to trailers carrying the engines and then leaving again through the gate. “The empty stolen trailers have since been located. “Any information on the whereabouts of the engines or those involved in the thefts should be
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Above: West Midlands Police are investigating the incident
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Club Torque Jaguar Drivers Club of SA General Meeting 7th February 2017 Meeting opened at 7.43pm Welcome President Julian Lugg Before starting the formal part of the evening Di Adamson introduced John Pengelly who is managing the Clipsal Event. Di is seeking 60 cars and 30 convertibles (currently 34 & 16). The level of security was highlighted for those members leaving their cars on-site for the 4 days with additional security guards and locked in compound. Those participating receive 2 free; 4-day passes and additional parking Apologies: Bill Jones, Evan Spartalis, Brian & Sue Walker, Doug Harrison, David Rogers, Robin & Roseanne Bullock Welcome to Milly & Andrew Costi (longstanding members) who are attending their 1st General Meeting Previous Minutes from General Meeting, Tuesday 1st November 2016 were accepted Business Arising from Previous Minutes: NIL Member Welfare: Condolences to the families of Fred Butcher (Michele), Evan Spartalis (His Mother), Moira Lugg (her Mother) and Margaret Bicknell (her Mother). We also wish a speedy recovery to Bill Jones. President (Julian)
General Meeting
All British Day on Sunday 12th. Tim W, Peter Holland and Sue Harrison all are unable to attend and have entry tickets if anyone wished to go We have received a response from DPTI in relation to our response to the Historic changes proposed by the State Government
Ian Webber (Our Patron) has indicated he would like to stand down. Julian reiterated the excellent work in advocacy that Ian had done for the club and it will be a big ask to find a replacement for Ian. Would all members please consider the role and nominate anyone they believe would be suitable. The Executive will then work through the nomination process. Julian asked that members provide guest speaker requests. Even if these are merely topics we can research the speaker options. There have been a number of successful runs already in 2017 and highlighted that members need to become active in their register but to participate in any register run.
MSCA: (Barry) Next meeting in March.
A thank you to Dane Wilden for his 1st Classic Marque
Librarian (Tom): Plenty of books and DVD’s
Vice President (Phil)
Registers
Phil presented the “People’s choice award” from SA Jaguar Day in October. The Shannon’s staff selected the vehicle due to the inclement weather and lack of public. Julian Lugg and his wonderful XK 120 were the recipients.
Compact (Tim) – Ian Pascoe still organising a run to Cobdogla to see the Humphrey Pump over the weekend on 20 -23 May
Thank you to Dave Burton who has installed shelving into our “lock-up” at Thebarton and has tidied it up immensely Encourage members to read the Historic Registration changes in CM S-Type woodwork available from a lady in Adelaide. This was received through our Facebook page Secretary (Alan) Correspondence Notice of Veterans Run in Sept 2017-02-06 and ABD 12/2 where we have 56 cars registered
XJ (Bob) – Meeting at Shannon’s on Wednesday 15th February Multivalve (Ron) – Next meeting 28/3. Successful 26/1 meeting E-Type/ F-Type/ Grand Tourer (Alan) – Next Meeting 16/2. Meeting in January @ Crash Repairer SS & Daimler (Malcolm) – NTR XK and MK 7,8,9 (Robin) – NTR New Business: NIL Presentation: Phil Prior introduced Andrew Morgan from Richmonds on Richmond Road
Membership (Daphne)
Andy spoke about the commencement of the business with his business partner David Light. (A financial backer exists but is silent).
Very high renewal rate this year along with 2-3 new members per month
Both of them have a life-long passion for classic cars and cars in general
No issues from Membership
They wanted to create a business that could offer the motoring enthusiast a one-stop shop experience. This took some time until they located the property and purchased it on Richmond Road
Treasurer (Tim) NTR
Editor (Dane)
Thank you to the XJ Register and Bob & Daphne for an excellent December meeting
being organised by Peter Clarke. March 2017 XJC Tour to JNR in Port Stephens and beyond Victor Harbor Classic entries May – Cobdogla May – Coast to Coast for pre 1960 cars
Dane encouraged members to participate with stories and photos. The CM is only as good as the input ACJC (Peter) The next meeting of ACJC is 19/2/2018 where draft 2018 Rally program is tabled Peter was seeking input from any member in relation to National issues
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JCCV have submitted their JNR format for 2019 Regalia: NTR Event Coordinator (Jim & Arcadia)
The services they will offer (some in time and following WTC permission) include: sales, service, storage (various options) meeting spaces and a small café Offer extended to JDCSA to visit them as part of a car run. House and Garden is next door for those not interested in the cars. Thank you to Compact Register for supper and Tim for the minutes Next Meeting The next meeting will be at 7.30pm on 7th March 2017.
ABD 12/2 Twilight Cruise for all members on 11/3
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Register Minutes Next Meetings
Compact Register 13th December 2016
February Meeting at Margaret & Bill’s on Hindmarsh Island – Sunday 19th February 2017 at 12.00 noon. Geoff Thomas volunteered to put a run together for that day.
Club December meeting at the Police Club – 6th December. Thanks to all those who helped make the night a huge success. McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic Sunday 2nd April. 2017
Meeting opened at 7.45pm
April 11th Meeting at a Café—TBA
Victor Harbour Classic – May 2017.
Welcome: Angela & David Rogers, Sue & Tim White, , Marjorie & Tom Brindle, Michael Agostino, Margaret Piper & Bill Browne, Gina & Max Beacom, Milly & Andrew Costi, , Jo Orford, Mark Dunlop, Jeannette & Gordon Brown, Ros, & Peter Holland, Margaret & Geoff, Jill & Guy Burnett, Carole & David Davidson, Margaret & Ed McCaul
June 13th Meeting at Café—TBA
New magazine editor, Dane Wilden looking for articles. Please help.
Apologies: Sue & Phil Prior, Margaret & Colin Haese, , John Gentilcore, Michelle & Fred, David Moulsdale, Cheryl & Ian Pascoe, Isobel & Steve Corbally, Heather & Bill Jones,
August 13th or 20th – Picnic in a park October 10th at a café - TBA November 12th – TBA
XJ, Mk 10 & 420G Register 8th February 2017
Events
Present: Ben Adler, Steve Attard, Robin & Roseanne Bullock, George Calvert, Bob & Daphne Charman,John & Claire Evans, Darryl & Fay Leyton, Graeme & Betty Moore, Borys Potiuch, Phil Prior, Evan & Andrea Spartalis, Noel & Carmel Trew.
proposing run to Cobdogla and the Humphrey Pump on weekend 21/5/2017. Ventilation & Air Quality almost completed Adelaide Oval Tour in 2017 (subject to events) Car Talk
Ben Adler: No Jags at moment. ‘E’ type went to member of the Mercedes Club. Looking for new XJ or XJC. Steve Attard: Sold the XJ8. To club member Roger Frinsdorf. 420G body for sale.
Meeting closed at 8.05pm
Compact Register Runs 2017 –
Humphrey Pump still having a few teething problems. Car Talk
Outstanding Items from Last Meeting: Nil
Motorfest weekend 20th / 21st November Great weekend with good representation from JDCSA
Discussion re younger members.
Note, numbers down tonight partly due to the extremely hot weather. Apologies: Sue Prior, Pete & Ros Holland, Ray & Barb Offe, Ron & Rosie Bailey, Steve & Frances Arthur, Don & Kathy Tyrrell. Previous Minutes: Approved
Because all cars are Mark 2’s, S Types and Daimler 250’s, they are running perfectly!
General Business
Other Business: Nil
All British Day coming up this week end. Show and shine day at Moonta, Sunday the 12th of March 2017. About 6 cars attending.
Robin & Roseanne: The air conditioning is good. George Calvert: XJ Ser3 boot lock is broken looking for ideas how to open it. Got some good advice from the floor. Bob & Daff Charman: NTR John & Claire Evans: XJ going well. ‘S’ type also going well. Darryl & Fay Leyton: Went for run on Sunday in the XJ, went beautifully, then two days later the battery went flat. Graeme & Betty Moore: NTR Borys Potiuch: Doing all sorts of work on the XJ. Costing plenty. Will do something for the magazine when finished. Phil Prior: ‘S’ type automatic transmission changing too low. Have issue with air cond. In the Daimler. Meeting closed at 8.30pm Next meeting: Wednesday 8th of March
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Register Minutes XK, Mk 7, 8, & 9 Register 11th February 2017
The meeting was held in conjunction with a barbeque in Ossie and Rayeena’s lovely garden. Some people had a hit at tennis while the cooks were at work. Robin opened the meeting at 7.30pm and welcomed everyone to our first register meeting for the year. He thanked Ossie and Rayeena for their hosting of the meeting and for providing desserts. Attendance: Julian and Moira Lugg, John Williams, Robin and Deidre Ide, Richard and Carla Smith, Ros and Peter Holland, Sally and Jacques Metzer, Rod and Peggy Davis, Peter and Judy Goodale, Ossie and Rayeena Petrucco, Wendy and Onslow Billinghurst and Sue Harrison.
Andy Morgan from Richmonds spoke at the Club’s February general meeting on Tuesday 7th .
The next meeting of our register will be at the home Rod and Peggy Davis at 8.00pm on Wed 5 April 2017.
Register Business:
Robin closed the meeting at 8.05pm.
Following on from discussion at our December 2016 meeting on the general principle of planning some mid-week register activities, several suggestions were made: A run to the Royal SA Yacht Squadron where one of our members has a boat moored. Lunch can be provided if enough people are present. Visit to the Road Traffic Control Centre with lunch at a nearby pub. Run to Barossa area with lunch at Greenock pub. Sally Mezter agreed to look into the RSAYS proposal for some time in March.
SS, Mk IV, and Mk V Register 22nd February 2017
The Minutes of 30th November 2016 were accepted as being a true record of the meeting. PRESENT: Bruce Fletcher, Ross Rasmus, Brenton Hobbs, Malcolm Adamson, Bob Kretschmer, John Lewis, Jack Richardson, Bob Lynch. APOLOGIES: Des Brown, Les Stewart, Ross Gogler, Bill Everett, David Adamson.
Coming events were noted:
GUEST: David Rogers, member of the Mks 1,2,S &420 Register is currently restoring a 1966 S-Type, early days.
Apologies: Lindsey Williams, Steve and Val Weeks, Di and Roger Adamson, Roger Hughes, Rob and Vicki Loffler, David and Sally Burton, Russell Clarke and Jenny Hales, Doug Harrison, Fiona and Graeme Schulz, and Tony Blackford.
All British Day on 14 February,
BORDER RUN 2017 No. 43
McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic event on 1,2 April,
The traditional dates of 1st weekend prior to the Melbourne Cup have been confirmed.
Previous Minutes: Minutes of our meeting held on Sunday 11 December 2016 had been previously circulated and were accepted as an accurate record.
Other suggestions for register activities were:
Club Business: The club has responded to the Minister’s letter advising of his plans to simplify the Conditional Registration system. When the new system is in place the Club will set up log book days as previously suggested. Dane Wilden is now the editor Classic Marque. The date for Jag Day 2017 is expected to be determined at the Club’s February Executive meeting.
National Rally in April, Humphrey Pump in May.
Pizzas hosted in the garden of register members, BYO BBQ and shared salad for lunch in a pleasant garden setting at Balaklava. The Victorians have suggested October Tues 17 to Thurs 19 for the border run in 2017. Car Talk:
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Julian spoke about the history of the English number plate on his XK 120, Ossie discovered water in the fuel tank of his XK 150. All OK now. Jacques reported on slow progress of their XK restoration project.
The Base will be Tanunda in the Barossa Valley. Bruce & Ann made a preliminary recce. & identified the Barossa Motor Lodge for our accommodation. It will not be as salubrious as the larger Convention Centers but has the specific advantage of individual vehicle parking directly in front of each unit under cover with Tariffs in keeping with those generally acceptable. Bruce & Bob Kretschmer have made a 2nd trip, confirmed the Motel & a visit to Carl Lindner’s Magnificent Vehicle Collection & Museum. Several other potential lunch places were checked plus the Valley Visitors’ Centre. More detailed work is required. Early planning has settled the following factors-
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Register Minutes All breakfasts & dinners at the Motel No busses if possible Light lunches, probably pre-ordered lunch boxes Plenty of free-time each afternoon Static Display on the Sunday morning at the Motel Malcolm Adamson will arrange a special Bank account to receive & hold funds. Malcolm will arrange window stickers Local (Gawler) Club to be contacted. Bob & Marg will be in the area on other business Friday 24th Feb & will check additional drive/lunch venues. Refer to Bob’s Run Organisation Check List It is thought that some Adelaide based members may just attend the Day & Dinner functions & not stay at the motel. Next week Bob will issue a Notice of Intent to participate providing for that possibility. Where is the Don Evans Jag Nut? Stay tuned. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Members thanked Malcolm for hosting the January BBQ at his Seaside Retreat. 2. Orange Tri-state Run. Malcolm now has Run Reports from both Qld. & Vic. & will arrange copy for Bob K for distribution. 3. Malcolm will have metal coloured SS badges for those members having attended all past Tri-State runs soon at $25 each. 4. The February The Advertiser ‘Cars Guide’ included an advertisement for a 1948 3.5L ‘Jaguar Mark 4’. 5. Brenton advised that Shannons forth coming Melbourne Auction includes a green Jaguar 1 ½ L car for sale.
6. It was reported that a recent guest to one of our meetings has a Mk.1V for sale 7. Members inspected Bruce’s workshop & garage especially the Mk.1V, SS Skyline (WIP) & his ‘new’ XJ40 plus his secret metal detector at the door. 8. Malcolm advised that the monthly Blackwood Coffee & Cake vehicle Roll-Up last Sunday each month is becoming increasingly popular & that there is also a new event at the Unley Shopping Centre every 3rd Sunday morning. 9. Malcolm has entered the Morris Club 2nd. Coast to Coast Run . TECHNICAL & PARTS: 1. Bob Lynch advised that his MkV is now virtually only chassis & body left for sale. He still has the following parts for sale- 2 x horns, re-cored radiator with chromed filler cap, recon. fuel pump, new rear glass tail lights & chrome surrounds. More to come as he sorts things. 2. Bob Kretschmer tabled 2 distributors that he has had completely restored to a very high level by BCS at Modbury, one being a 1938 side-entry unit for his SS engine. 3. Ross Rasmus tabled a 12v tube pump available from Cheap As Chips for $12, one for each car! JDCSA: Malcolm Adamson.
Accomm. For 3 days at the Barossa Valley, Display at Birdwood Auto Museum, Accomm for 3 days near Victor Harbor 6. 2017 Jag Day will probably be held at the Parade Ground again, TBC 5. SS REGISTER MEETING DATES: TBC Last Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm (Alt. north, south, central) March
Bob Kretschmer
April
Brenton Hobbs
May
John Lewis
June
Bob Lynch
July
Ross Rasmus
August September October
Jack Richardson
November
Des Brown
December
No Meeting
Meeting closed at 8.45 pm. Thank you Bruce & Ann for hosting the meeting & supper. Minute Distribution: Email; Bruce Fletcher, Ross Rasmus, John Lewis, Ross Gogler, Malcolm Adamson, Brenton Hobbs, Jack Richardson, Des Brown, Rosemary Hill-Ling, Bob Lynch, Bob Kretschmer, David Adamson, Dane Wilden, Arcadia & Jim Komaromi. Post; Margaret Evans.
1. The Committee is considering a Log Book Night prior to the AGM 2. Ron Palmer seeks numbers for the Solitaire Night Tuesday 28 March. Contact details in the CM.
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3. Reminder for the Mc Laren Vale Run Sunday 2nd April. Details in the CM. 4. A Twilight Run is being considered, see the CM 5. The National Rally will be held over 3 Parts,
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Design and Styling of the ‘S’-Type - Part 5 A continuation of our ongoing series on the design and styling of the Jaguar ‘S’-Type. After finishing the update of the new 2.4 -litre small saloon that resulted in the Mk2, Sir William Lyons (he had been knighted in 1956) wanted a new revolutionary sports car and an up-todate large saloon. Both the sports car line (XK120, XK140, XK150) and large saloon line (MkVII, MkVIII, MkIX) were out-of-date body on frame designs with styling behind the times. The powerful smooth XK 6-cylinder engine, Jaguar’s monocoque (unitary body) engineering experience, and the newly designed/engineered Independent Rear Suspension were to form the basis for both. For the new sports car, Malcolm Sayer’s aerodynamic ideas, developed on the D-type, set the general design. Sir William’s styling ensured it balanced beautifully and that shut lines and details were correct. The new IRS and the XK150’s triple carburetter 3.8 ‘S’ version of the XK engine finished off the revolutionary E-type.
The Zenith prototype car. The large saloon project was codenamed ‘Zenith’. It too would be based on the XK150’s triple carburetter 3.8 ‘S’ version of the XK engine and the new IRS. Lyons’ plan for the MkX was to
introduce advanced motoring concepts into the most sophisticated luxury saloon Jaguar ever built. He wanted a totally new look. Lyons had a lifelong interest in aircraft and Nick Hull speculates that he discussed “… the latest strike aircraft with (friends with The Motor and Flight magazines) over lunch one Sunday and using the occasion to feed his ideas for the ‘Zenith’ project.” One such contemporary jet fighter was the Blackburn Buccaneer with a “… shapely nose and tapering tail, together with hooded intakes for the twin engines. Likewise, the mid-section has a double beltline and heavily rounded forms that spill outwards in something of a porpoise-like shape.” Lyons worked on the exterior styling from the fall of 1958 to the summer of 1959. The shape was low and smooth with a long sweeping wing crown line from the front to the tapered tail. Lyons’ ideas were first built into a wooden mock-up by Fred Gardner’s secret bodyshop. Only two Zenith prototypes were built: black prototype “No. 1” was built in June 1960; a second prototype was built and also used to experiment with a “Lightweight Body”. A complete design/restyling of the back end structure was required to accept the stresses fed into it by the Jaguar IRS. The cross member carrying the IRS was mounted in the rear bodyshell to boxed chassis legs by two ‘V’- shaped rubber mountings. The MkX would also be the largest Jaguar 5½ in longer than the MkIX and 6 ft. 4 in. wide – wider than any other British saloon. Lyons tried combinations of tail clusters and rear bumpers to get the
Two alterative rear ends. Top; tail lamps on separate chrome plinths as on the XKs, with a slim-line bumper. Bottom; taillights in the extension of rear fenders with the “Armco” bumper. back the way he wanted it. The vertical rear light cluster gave a slight ‘finned’ look to the longer tapered boot contour while the Mk2 “Armco” rear bumper looked too heavy. The number plate was repositioned to the centre of the boot lid with a logoed plinth containing the number plate and reversing lights and a slim-line bumper that wrapped around the rear. The rear wheel openings were topped with a low flattened-oval wheel arch covering the top of the rear tyres. This was the first Jaguar saloon to not have some form of detachable rear spat, although Lyons did try a small form of removable spat on the mock-up. Lyons finalized styling the rear before settling on a front-end design. At the
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Two headlight designs tested on the Zenith prototype. front Lyons used the classical Jaguar vertical –finned radiator grille but sloped it forward in an aggressive squared-off shape rather than the traditional Jaguar rounded ‘cat’s paws’ form of the XKs and the Mk1/Mk2. The grille was flanked by twin pairs of hooded headlamps (Note: he tried at least three headlamp designs, including vertical as used by Mercedes Benz and Facel Vega and horizontal in an oval surround as Cadillac and Rolls Royce) before settling on evenly spaced hooded headlamps with the inner being smaller. Round air intake grilles, new ‘frenched’ sidelamps, turn indicator lamps wrapping around the corner of the front wings and a slim-line bumper finished the newly styled front end. On the sides the familiar chrome-plated side-window frames were used with the front wheels topped with small flattened-oval wheel arches higher than in the rear.
small trim pieces. Lyons was involved at a detail level deciding such things as whether the upper dashboard top should be walnut or foam padded and whether to use interior door handles from Mk2 stock or Mercedes-style flush ones. The one-piece body/chassis design was based on that introduced in the 2.4-litre and further developed for the Mk2 but, while larger, was stiffer to eliminate the squeaks and rattles that plagued the 2.4-litre and Mk2. Two massive longitudinal box-sections ran beneath the floor joined by a strong scuttle assembly with transverse boxes to stiffen the front and rear floor pans. Two boxed chassis legs ran rearward to support the IRS. This formed a strong monocoque chassis-assembly relieving the upper bodyshell of load carrying. The upper and lower body skin panels were attached and joined by welding together out-turned flanges hidden behind the bumpers as developed on the E-type. When it was launched on October 12, 1961, the big MkX saloon was a cutting edge technical design but its appearance received mixed reviews. Although ‘announced’ in October, delivery of bodyshells and “teething problems” delayed deliveries of cars until the winter of 1961-62.
In our next issue... Part 6
Rigid MkX body and chassis. For the interior, Lyons re-designed the seats for more comfort. The general dashboard layout was retained with an increased use of walnut veneer for the heater control panel and for the Mk2s leather covered centre dash panel. New ABS vacuum-forming was used for
Acknowledgement: The text and photos of this article have been sourced from the Newsletter of the International ‘S’ Type Register.
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Australia Day Celebrations
31 members celebrated Australia Day with a barbeque lunch hosted by Jim & Arcadia Komaromi in their back garden. Fine weather, great company and the usual lunch which seemed without end throughout the afternoon. Thank you Jim & Arcadia
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Through the looking glass
... Jag ads of yesteryear
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The Ed.’s Inbox The Mechanic The three-position Lucas headlight switch in a Mk 2 -- DIM, DIMMER, and OFF.
A Jaguar mechanic was removing the cylinder head from the engine of an E-Type when he spotted a well-known cardiac surgeon in the garage.
The alternative three switch settings -- SMOKE, SMOLDER and IGNITE.
The cardiac surgeon was there waiting for the service manager to come and take a look at his car when the mechanic shouted across the garage, "Hey Doc, want to take a look at this?" The surgeon, a bit surprised, walked over to where the mechanic was working. The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag and asked; "So Doc, look at this engine. I opened its heart, took the valves out, repaired or replaced anything damaged, and then put everything back in, and when I finished, it worked just like new. So how is it that I make £30,000 a year and you make £600,000, when you and I are doing basically the same work?"
THE BOTTOM LINE The cardiac surgeon paused, leaned over and whispered to the mechanic: "Try doing it with the engine running."
Actor Clint Eastwood, a well-documented lover of Jaguars, takes a look under the bonnet of his 1958 XK 120, summer 1960.
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Club Calendar Thursday 2 - Sunday 5
Tuesday 7
Clipsal 500 - JDCSA Display and V8 Supercars race meeting.
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. Contact: Bob Charman
Saturday 11
February
4:00 pm Sunday 12
JDCSA Twilight Run—Meet at 4 pm for a 4:15pm departure at Light’s Vision Montefiore Hill, Pennington Terrace. Please confirm your participation to Peter Clarke by Tuesday 7th March on 0403 327 299. Moonta Show and Shine - contact Bob Charman
9:00 am Thursday 16 7.30pm Sunday 19 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Tues 21 - Wed 29 Fri 24 - Mon 27
Tuesday 21 7:30pm Wednesday 22
E Type, F Type & GT Register Meeting Contact: Alan Baker M: 0429 097 729 E: etype@jdcsa.com.au Historic Motor Vehicle Gathering - Park 23 Adelaide Parklands, Anzac Highway. (On the former Edwards Park Netball Courts between the Keswick Bridge and the Cemetery). Details www.vsccsa.org.au XJC Tour - see below. Jaguar National Rally 2017 - Port Stephens, NSW. Details www.jaguarnationalrally2017.org.au. 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
Tuesday 28
Deadline for all copy for Classic Marque Editor: Dane Wilden M: 0431 058 951 E: dwilden@adam.com.au
Tuesday 28
Multivalve Register Meeting - Solitaire Jaguar, Hawthorn. Contact Ron Palmer to RSVP
7:00 pm
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THE BOTTOM LINE Jaguar’s new television commercial for the F-Pace features none other than world renowned theoretical physicist, Professor Stephen Hawking. With a good dose of British humour and wit, this ad is certainly one to be enjoyed.
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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 MEMBERSHIP
Register Meetings are held as follows: Mk 1,2 & 420 & S Type (Compact) Second Tuesday of every
even calendar month
E-Type, F-Type & Grand Tourer Third Thursday of each month
APPLICATIONS Multivalve -Fourth Tuesday of each odd calendar month.
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 March 2017 edition of the magazine: Andrew & Yvonne Sincock 2013 Jaguar 3L XF Portfolio Sedan & 2008 Jaguar 4.2L XK Coupe
SS & Daimler—Last Wednesday of each month Stephen Dunning 1968 Daimler 250 2.5L Sedan Rosalinda & Gary Scalamera 1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2L Roadster & 1980 Ferrari 308GTSi 4L Coupe & Z28 Chevrolet Camaro 700HP Coupe & 1959 VW Kombi 1100cc Utility
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We hope you will take advantage of the benefits available, and that you will contribute in your own way to make this a better club for everyone. I particularly ask that Register Secretaries and current members make these new members welcome at meetings and functions.
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Jaguar Classifieds
FOR SALE 1965 Daimler 250
FOR SALE Jaguar S Type
2.5 V8 Auto Records/Service History/Spare Parts/ Many Extras, Rego AA459R
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)
Consider All Offers $22,000 ono CONTACT Anita Whiting 08 7070 4556 0414 278 112
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.
$31,500 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 Like the look of that XJR-15 mentioned on page 7? Why not take a look at the full ad now? Just don’t tell the bank manager....
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