September 2017
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Club Directory Management Committee
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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
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Inspectors— Club 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) Tim White 0419 809 021 Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs (FHMC) Bob Lynch (08) 8381 1705 Marque Sports Car Association
(MSCA) Barry Kitts
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All British Day Alan Bartram 0418 818 950
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SS & Daimler Malcolm Adamson Phone: (08) 82783002 daimlerss@jdcsa.com.au MK 1, 2, S, 420 (Compact) Angela & David Rogers Mobile: 0419 837 558 rogersda@bigpond.net.au 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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Club Torque The President’s Rap Congratulations to Peter Holland on being appointed as the Patron of the Jaguar Drivers Club of SA. Peter was one of the earliest members of our club when it was formed in 1973. Since that time Peter has served on the Executive Committee for many years in a variety of roles. He has also been an active representative for the club on the ACJC. Peter is well recognised nationally for his knowledge and experience of Jaguar motoring. We have invited Peter to be a guest speaker at a general meeting in the near future. Thank you to Ian Webber AO as retiring Patron for his service to the club over the last 5 years. We have appreciated Ian’s valuable contribution and generosity of his time for the club and we wish him well for the future. There have been some very successful register runs and
activities over the last month but the wet weather has not been conducive to bringing out roadsters and convertibles. With the improvement in the weather we should see more of these classic vehicles on the road. The next two or three months are very busy with motoring events including ‘Drive Your Old Car Day’ on Sept 1st, SA Jag Day Oct 15th, The Bay to Birdwood on Sept 24th, Border runs, and Motorfest activities. I understand that there have already been many bookings of accommodation for the Jaguar National Rally April 12th – 20th April 2018. Please see the website http:// www.jaguarnationalrally2018 .com/ for details and to start organising your accommodation.
General Meeting with a series of reports and elections of a new executive for the coming 12 months. It is indeed a privilege to work on the executive committee with the group of fellow enthusiasts supporting our club. It has been an enjoyable past 12 months as president of our club. Thank you
Julian
Immediately after the September General Meeting we will hold our Annual
Geoff Mockford—JDCSA Technical Officer
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Club Torque Hello again, The end of winter is here, yet there stills seems to be an element of coolness lingering hopefully everyone has had a few opportunities over the winter months to get their Jags out and take them on a short run! With the spring weather comes a plethora of automotive activities and events. You’ll notice that this issue of Classic Marque is full to the brim with advertisements and promotions of automotive events occurring throughout September, including the Bay to Birdwood Classic, Drive Your Old Car Day, the National Veteran Vehicle Rally, Motorfest, and many more! I encourage you to
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get the Jag out and go along to one or all of these events, proudly flying the flag of the club. September also means that our AGM is just around the corner. I hope that you have considered a role in the executive committee, as this is the best way to you can personally ensure the future progression of the club. The AGM will be held immediately following the September General Meeting on Tuesday 5th September - I hope to see you there!
1957 Le Mans, and a retrospective piece on 25 years of the Jaguar XJ220. I hope you enjoy this edition of Classic Marque, and want to encourage you all again to continue your contributions of stories, images, and photos to the magazine. Happy motoring,
Dane
Inside this edition, we’ve got a story on the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Jaguar stunning 1-2-3 finish at the
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Le Mans-winning Jaguar D-Types reunited In 1957 the Jaguar D-Type claimed first, second and third spots in motor racing’s toughest endurance race
Above: Jaguar D-Type Le Mans 1957 1-2-3 finishers are reunited for the first time in 60 years with chief test driver Norman Dewis. Inset; the vehicles take a short drive. Enda Mullen, Coventry Telegraph It was undoubtedly the greatest moment in Jaguar’s motor racing history and it was relived more than 60 years on when three Le Mans winning cars were reunited in Coventry. In 1957 the legendary Jaguar D-Type claimed first, second and third spots in motor racing’s toughest endurance race. It followed Le Mans wins for the D-Type in 1955 and 1956 too. The three cars that claimed the top three places at the 1957 race were reunited on the 31st August for the first time at Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works in Ryton-on-Dunsmore to mark 60 years since that famous victory. The special event saw all three Ecurie Ecosse exworks Long Nose cars come together – and with the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust’s car - make up the complete selection of four Europeanbased Long Nose D-types in existence today. In all, five D-types will celebrate 60 years since 1957 with a commemorative tour starting from Jaguar Classic’s new home in Coventry Also reunited for the first time in more than 50 years were two members of the legendary Jaguar works teams of the 1950s – chief test driver, Norman Dewis and Le Mans team mechanic from 1955, 1956 and 1957, Ron Gaudion. The D-type’s historic 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6thplaced Le Mans 24-Hours race result in 1957
was a first for any manufacturer, and Jaguar’s fifth of seven wins at la Sarthe. The D-Type can also claim the honour of being one of the most expensive cars ever. In a list of the most expensive cars sold at auction published by MoneySuperMarket, a DType was placed third, after selling for an eyewatering £16,772,619 in August 2016.
convert the remaining 25 D-types into roadgoing versions with several external modifications - creating the world’s first supercar. Jaguar Land Rover Classic, which opened its doors earlier this year, specialises in Reborn Legends restorations for both brands, and building exclusive Legends Continued cars, such as the Jaguar Lightweight E-type and XKSS.
A limited number of D-Types were produced between 1954 and 1956 and Jaguar is currently producing nine continuation versions of the 1950s XKSS, a road-going version of the DType at Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works. The new models will finish a story that originally started 60 years ago. In all 25 XKSS models were due to be delivered to American owners in the late 1950S but just 16 were completed after nine were destroyed in a major fire which caused devastation at Jaguar’s Browns Lane factory in Coventry.
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The XKSS project follows on from the Coventry car maker’s Lightweight E-Type project, which saw a number of authentic EType Jaguars recreated from scratch. The XKSS story began following Jaguar’s three successive D-Type Le Mans victories in 1955, 1956 and 1957. After the hat-trick of wins, in January 1957 Jaguar supremo Sir Williams Lyons decided to
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NOTICE OF MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the Jaguar Drivers Club of SA Inc. will be held immediately following the September General Meeting on Tuesday 5th September 2017 at 7:30 pm at The Police Club 27 Carrington St, Adelaide, SA 5000 AGENDA 1.
MEETING OPEN
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PRESENT
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APOLOGIES
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APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES: 6/9/2016
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BUSINESS ARISING
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
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VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT
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SECRETARY’S REPORT
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TREASURER’S REPORT
10. MEMBERSHIP REPORT 11. ELECTION OF OFFICERS 12. REGISTER SECRETARIES 13. ANY OTHER BUSINESS 14. MEETING CLOSE 15 . NEXT MEETING
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Club Torque Jaguar Drivers Club of SA General Meeting 1st August 2017 Meeting opened at 7.30pm Welcome President Julian Lugg Apologies: F Layton, S and V Weeks, R and B Offe, R and D Adamson, J and C Evans, S and D Harrison, P and R Holland, D Wilden Previous Minutes: this item was deferred because the Classic Marque for August has not been published just yet. Business Arising from Previous Minutes: NIL Member Welfare: Condolences were expressed to Dane and Geoff on the passing of Geoff’s father. Condolences were expressed to Alan Bartram on the passing of his brother. President’s report (Julian): New Member Gathering was held at the Cremorne Hotel, Unley with approximately 35 people in attendance. Everyone really enjoyed the opportunity to meet other members and chat about their Jags. Annual Dinner was held last Saturday night at Glenelg Golf Club with excellent food and company. Special thanks to the organising team. Julian presented Rick Luff with the Editor’s Choice Award and Barry Kitts with his 40 years membership certificate and badge, as they were not able to attend the dinner. AGM will be held after the general meeting in September, with the presentation of formal reports from all office bearers and then the election of officers. Nomination forms are available from Alan. Tom Herriman has been doing the IT, Facebook and website updates and would appreciate some assistance. If you are able or interested particularly in Web Site Management please speak with a member of the Executive team for more information. Sponsorship – the Executive team are seeking someone to assist with sponsorship opportunities for the club. Please speak with them if you are interested. Vice President’s report (Phil): ‘Cats and Cans’ – Jaguar Day Sunday 15th October at Brighton Secondary School. This is a non-perishable food drive for the
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Salvation Army, Ingle Farm. Letters of support for supermarkets are available from Phil. It is recommended that you contact the supermarket ASAP as they have a monthly limit for this sort of donation. Jag Day – all are encouraged to attend. It is requested that all cars be there by 10.30am with the gates open to the public from 11am. Please note that vehicles are not permitted to leave before 3pm. National Rally – no report. Dates are: 1220th April 2018 in the Barossa Valley and Victor Harbor. Tim later advised, that 20 people have already booked accommodation for the rally and that all accommodation information will be on the website within the next four weeks. The video has been updated and will be uploaded to the website. Secretary (Alan) Library – Tom has a selection of magazines that are received each month from interstate clubs that are available for borrowing. Nominations for leadership positions within the club are now open, with forms available from Alan. Treasurer (Tim) There is lots of regalia to be sold this evening, with most for only $5 each. It is all on the back table – come and have a look. Register Secretaries also have some – please see them as we really need to get this sold. Membership (Daphne) Daphne has ‘broken the back’ of the membership renewals for this year. She has received nine new membership applications in July., with two already received for August. It is was agreed that the new registration rules may have something to do with this. 250 log books have been issued this year to members of the club. Members are reminded that all vehicles manufactured prior to 1987 can get club registration with a log book. There is no change to the log book. It was advised the staff at Service SA appear to know all about the new rules. A member has recently had an inspection done by Evans and Spartalis and it was reported that they were very helpful.
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check this for up to date information. MSCA: (Barry) Thanks to Peter for flag waving at the most recent meeting. There is another event in a fortnights time, and everyone is welcome. Librarian (Tom): Plenty of books and DVD’s available, but tonight there is a special focus on the Compact register. Also lots of freebie books – come and have a look. Registers Compact (Tim) –Next meeting is Sunday 13th August at McLaren Vale Hotel at 12.30pm. Meeting at the Victoria Hotel at 11.30am and will go to McLaren Vale from there. Please RSVP to Tim. XJ (Bob) – Next meeting is 9th August. Christmas Show tickets are now available for $45 each. All tickets must be purchased prior to the event. Multivalve (Ron) – Next meeting is at Doug and Sue Harrison’s home on 26th August. The register meets on the fourth Tuesday of every odd month (eg January, March, May etc) and have decided that on the even months (eg February, April, June etc) they will meet for a mid-week drive with lunch at a country pub. The first of these events is on 15th August, meeting at the Stanley Bridge Hotel at 10.30am and travelling to a mystery hotel for lunch. Please RSVP to Bob. E-Type/ F-Type/ Grand Tourer (Alan) – No report SS & Daimler (Malcolm) – NTR XK and MK 7,8,9 (Robin) – NTR New Business: Patron – Ian Weber has been our patron for a number of years, but has advised that he will be stepping down from the position. Julian explained the process: Members were asked for nominations and the Exec team provided a criteria/job description for the role against which they assessed nominations. The nominee was then contacted about being interested in the role and the name was then to be presented to a general meeting for voting on by the members. The role of Patron is a three-year term.
ACJC (Tim) Next meeting is 20th August.
This process has now been completed. Julian presented the following proposal: “I nominate Mr Peter Holland to be the Patron of the Jaguar Drivers Club of SA Inc for the next three years.”
Event Coordinator (Jim & Arcadia) All events are listed on the website – please
Phil Prior endorsed the nomination and seconded the proposal.
Editor (Dane) Absent - no report.
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Register Minutes As there were no questions or comments from members the proposal was put to the vote and it was passed unanimously. Julian will make contact with Peter tomorrow. A number of posters had been passed on to the club from a previous member and these will be auctioned off tonight. Some good results. Please pay Tim for your purchase. Thank you to Compact Register for supper and Angela for the minutes Next Meeting The next meeting will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday 5th September, followed by the AGM. A reminder that nomination forms are now available. Meeting closed at 8.25pm
Multivalve Register 25th July 2017 Meeting opened at 8.00pm Members Attending Sue Harrison, Gary Hewitt, Jim & Arcadia Komorami, Ron & Claire Palmer, James Mann, Barry Brown, Peter Clarke, Wayne & Bev Buttery, Tom & Marj Brindle, John & Lesley Clarke, Peter & Heather Buck Apologies Des Brown, Bill Browne and Margaret Piper, Ray Smithers and Judy Langdon, Gary & Julie Rushton, Tony & Kay Ellis, Tony Human & Gabriela Orford, John Castle, Bob & Daphne Charman, Bill & Barbara Mayman, Evie Mann, Doug Harrison, Glyn Jones
Business & Events - Club Presentation Dinner this Saturday 29 July - Club AGM Tuesday 4th September - Motofrest 18-29 September - October Weekend away (Jim Arcadia) - SA Jaguar Display Day incorporating Cats N Cans 15th October - Climb to Eagle Friday 3rd November - Multivalve Register supplies supper November general meeting - Club registration now 30 years rolling vehicles manufactured up to 1987 (ie XJ40 are now eligible) - Ron suggested midweek lunch runs to a country pub during the month the register does not have a meeting - Register Secretary 2017/2018 Regalia Samples of club regalia were shown
James M – 1988 XJ40 3.6 – not a lot of use at this time Jim K – 2007 S Type 3.0 103k – going well Peter C – 2014 XKR 18,800km – Just loves it. Tricia C – 2015 XE 2.0 Diesel 14670km – Peter spoke of the price variation of DEF (diesel exhaust fluid). Other Business Arcadia suggested for weekends away, planning be shared. Ron thanked Peter and Heather for hosting the meeting and supper. Next Meeting Tuesday 26th September at the home of Doug and Sue Harrison 7.30pm for 8.00pm start. Meeting Closed 9.15pm
New Arrival Congratulations Peter and Tricia on the arrival of Granddaughter – Leilani Olivia Car Talk Barry B - 2011 XFS 50k purchased ex Melbourne, Barry was a member of the club some time ago when he owned an E Type. Welcome back Barry. Gary H – 2001 S Type 166k – very happy with car Ron P – 2014 XF 3.0 s/c 47k – going very well – NTR Sue H – 1990 XJ40 4.0 254k – very little use – NTR John C – 1997 X300 3.2 130k – used club runs. Running well. Has CTEK connected. Peter B – 2004 X Type 2.1 104K – although Peter would like more power he is very happy . Tom B – 1993 XJ40 212k – all good. Tom has done more than 100km since purchasing this excellent example. Wayne B – 2007 S Type 98k – this S Type is now Wayne’s club car. Wayne & Bev have an X Type as a shopping car
S.S., Mk IV & Mk V Register 26th July 2017
In the absence of President Bruce Fletcher & Malcolm Adamson, Ross Rasmus was elected Chairman. The Minutes of 28th June 2017 were accepted as being a true record of the meeting. PRESENT: Ross Rasmus, Brenton Hobbs, Des Brown, Bob Kretschmer, John Lewis, Bob Lynch, Les Stewart, Jack Richardson. New Members Antony & Bronnie Veale, (MkV & Daimler 2.5) Ross welcomed Antony & Bronnie adding that we are already familiar with their vehicles. .APOLOGIES: Bruce Fletcher, Malcolm Adamson, Ross Gogler, Bill Everett, David Adamson.
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CORRESPONDENCE: email 24/07 Antony Veale re details of next SS Register meeting. Reply 24/07. email 24/07 Les Stewart offering to host the September meeting 1. BORDER RUN 2017, No. 43, 3rd to 6th November: Bob Kretschmer reported- The arrangements regarding change of accommodation & Run headquarters are now complete. The new venue is Lyndoch Hill Motel near Lyndoch, which has an extensive 25 acre garden with 30,000 roses, impressive restaurant plus an associated special function building Barossa Chateau where we will have our final night dinner. Some members will need to stay at associated B & B houses at Lyndoch. The Budget including lunches & dinners is finished & Payment procedures made. An Update including the Programme was issued 27/07/17. Registration Document to be issued early August. Ross Rasmus & Bob Lynch both offered to help in any way. 2. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Les Stewart advised that his proposal to sell at least one of his vehicles is under review 2. Bob Lynch spoke about the New Club Registration DocumentThere was discussion about the need or otherwise for our Register having its own requirements for acceptable modifications when the JDCSA has already accepted the New Conditional Registration Scheme in Principle. The new Scheme relaxes most of the previous restrictions leaving those owners wanting to have a genuine or near-genuine vehicle to do so on an individual basis. 3. Malcolm advised that he now has badges for all 5 Multi-State Border Runs at $25 each. 4. The Blackwood informal Get-Together will be on again next Sunday. 5. Bob Kretschmer advised he now knows of a restorer Busseys, Pl, specialising in fine timber work,. Christopher Tuck, based at Pt. Lincoln, who has already completed several interior timber rebuilds & steering wheels on Adelaide Jaguar cars. 6. Ross invited members to inspect progress on his recently acquired Mk 1V 11/2 L sedan restoration project in his workshop. 3. TECHNICAL & PARTS: 1. Bruce Fletcher has the SS Airline at Marque Restoration for body treatment while he is away. 2. Antony sought advice re cleaning the cooling system on his MkV. Discussion ensued. 3. Des advised having some MkV parts for sale & tabled recent Jaguar magazines for give-away.
4. JDCSA: Malcolm Adamson who had left a written Report1. Photographs are required for the 2018 Calendar 2. Jag Day will be held at Brighton High School grounds again Sunday October 15th. Register members are requested to park own cars and hand out Shannon’s cards. 3. The Mid Year Dinner will be at the Glenelg Golf Club on Saturday 29 July at $65 ph 4. Reminder for Friday September 1st “Drive-It Day’ ‘Old Car Day” at Bethany Reserve. 5. Malcolm advised that the recent new member lunch was a great success with all Registers represented 6. The Club would like every Register to advise their member list (Malcolm has already submitted ours) 7. Dane Wilden CM Editor, has called for the services of a Proof-Reader to assist with production of the magazine 8. The new ‘F Pace’ model will be attached to the Multivalve Register 5. WELFARE: 1. Bruce & Ann are still away, ETR mid August. Ross & Jan Rasmus have returned from their cruise in good health.. 2. Margaret Evans leaves soon for a trip to the UK. Take care Marg. 6. SS REGISTER MEETING DATES: Last Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm . August 30th TBA September 27th Les Stewart October 25th Jack Richardson November 29th Des Brown December No Meeting Meeting closed at 8.45 pm. Thank you Ross & Jan for hosting the meeting & supper.
XJ, 420G, MK X Register 9th August 2017
The Register welcomed new member Rob Darrie. Previous minutes approved General Business - Broken Hill, November 10th, 11th and 12th. Staying at the Red Earth Motel. Ph. 80885694, for reservations. - Motorfest. Trevor Norley advises a film night which could be fun. - Sunday the 29th October – Dave Bicknell’s run to Clayton. - Sunday 15th October – Jag Day at Brighton High School. - Club registration is now in force. NO inspections, NO stat decs required. - XJ Dinner at German Club. Friday 1st December. Tickets selling now. - Don’t forget, our November Register meeting – Auction night. - Sept 21st is drive your old car day. - Regalia. Items for sale tonight. - XJ40 World Register. - Climb to the Eagle November. - Register Secretary for 2017/18. Bob just managed to hold his position. Thanks. - Conditional Registration – All good and up to date. - Don Tyrrell – Snuck over to Melbourne and purchased a lovely 2008 XJ6. Twin turbo diesel. Winter Gold. Used 53 litres to get home. Car Talk Steve Attard paint shop.
David Bicknel Gertie played up on night of Annual Dinner. Arrived in a taxi. Got a lift back to car and managed to get home. Problems still on going. Walter & Beryl Bullock in the Barina.
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Apologies Sue Prior, Darryl Leyton, Pete & Ros Holland, Anne-Marie Pijanka, Ron & Rosie Bailey, Ray & Barb Offe, Andrew & MIlli Costi, Trevor & Raylene Norley, Andrew & Simone Tessari. New Members
Came tonight
Bob & Daphne Charman The Goldy Oldy had to have a new coil fitted. Ivan Cooke car.
Present Steve Attard, Steve Arthur, John Best, David Bicknell, Robin & Roseanne Bullock, Walter & Beryl Bullock, Bob & Daphne Charman, Ivan Cooke, Rob Darrie, John & Claire Evans, Fay Leyton, Louis Marafiotti, Gary & Oggi Monrad, Graeme & Betty Moore, Paul & Irene Noakes, Borys Potiuch, Phil Prior, Evan Spartalis, Geoff & Margaret Thomas, Noel & Carmel Trew, Don & Kathy Tyrrell
Karman Ghia in the
Really likes Don’s new
John & Claire Evans Spent more than the car’s worth ‘S’ Type but on the right track. Louis Marafiotti Fixed the locking problems. Have to close the boot first. Gary & Oggi Monrad Bought 1972 XJ with Pontiac motor from Pt Pirie for spares. Graeme & Betty Moore XJS developed misfire. Told problem could be with distributor. Irene & Paul Noakes Flushing radiator, enquired re correct fluid to use. Borys Potiuch Still no closer to seeing his car on the road.
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National Rally – April 2018 Geoff & Margaret Thomas Have a small leak in the XJ. Don & Kathy Tyrrell Described his trip to Melbourne to bring home his new 2008 XJ6. He has his old plates for sale. All other members had nothing to report. Meeting closed at 8.45pm.
Car Talk – discussed during lunch Other Business - Congratulations on Peter Holland being appointed Patron of the Club - Angela & David Rogers were unanimously elected as Register Secretaries. - Andrew & Milly’s Mark 2 had its first run today. Looks fantastic
Next meeting: Wednesday 13th September 2017, At Shannon’s, 863 South Road, Clarence Gardens at 7.30pm. All welcome.
Thank you to Geoff Thomas for booking the hotel.
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Next Meeting October 10th Dinner Meeting – Cremorne Hotel November 12th – TBA February 2017 - TBA
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S.S., Mk IV & Mk V Register Welcome to Pip & Ron, Peter, Meg, & Scarlett on their first Compact meeting. Attendees: Marjorie & Tom Brindle, Bill Browne, Milly & Andrew Costi, , Ros, & Peter Holland, Margaret & Geoff Thomas, Sue & Phil Prior, Fred Butcher, Tim & Sue White, Mark Dunlop, Isobel & Steve Corbally, Peter, Meg & Scarlett Leipus, Les Burgess, Pip & Ron Westren, Angela Rogers Apologies: Gina & Max Beacom, Ian & Cheryl Pascoe, David Rogers, Jack van der Kraan, Margaret Piper, Jo Orford, Jeannette & Gordon Brown, Carole & David Davidson, Denise Stokes
Outstanding Items from Last Meeting NIL New Business - We wish Cheryl Pascoe all the best with her recovery from a knee replacement - Lunch venue was well received. Easy run down to McLaren Vale after “forming” up at The Victoria Hotel at “Top of Taps”. - Marketing & Promotions Volunteer - Assistant Editor required - Calendar Photos to Di Adamson Events SA Jag Day – 15th October- remember Cans for Salvation Army collection JDCSA – AGM 5th September Bay to Birdwood Classic –September 24th “Goodwood Revival” on the big screen at SCC on Sunday 17th September - Phil Climb to Eagle entries close 8/9 1st September – Drive your old car day – Peter Holland for entries Broken Hill Run – XJ Register 10th-12th Nov Christmas GM - 5th December Cobdogla – May 2018. Ian already in planning stage
30th August 2017
Held at the home of Ross & Jan Rasmus, Wednesday 30th August 2017. The Minutes of 28th July 2017 were accepted as being a true record of the meeting. PRESENT: Ross Rasmus, Brenton Hobbs, Bob Lynch, Les Stewart, Jack Richardson, Bruce Fletcher, Malcolm Adamson and Antony Veale . APOLOGIES: Ross Gogler, Bill Everett, David Adamson. Des Brown, Bob Kretschmer, John Lewis 1. BORDER RUN 2017, No. 43, 3rd to 6th November: Bob Kretschmer asked: - consider & arrange any dinner entertainment,----- Bob L and Ross R to consider. - Marg K has offered to do a Lucky Spot - Require Marshalls for organizing Static Display----------Bruce F - someone to collect entry fees at Carl Lindner’s Museum----------to be nominated
Tuesday at the main meeting. Concern was expressed as several members will be away on holidays, those few remaining believed that they were up to it. 4. Ross Rasmus passed around the “Certificates of Recognition Thirty years continuous membership” for Ross and Jan, which would have been presented at the Jaguar Dinner. Several members commented on the excellent quality of the certificates. 5. Malcom A is having 420G woodwork restored by Peter Field (0401132322) 6.There is a “Concours d’Lemon to be held September 23rd at Edwards Park. 7. There is a new route for this year’s Bay to Birdwood. 8. Ross R ‘s MIV 1 ½ was delivered to Adelaide December 1947, black with wine upholstery, Help would be appreciated if previous owners could be identified. 9. A list from the internet of all known remaining 1 ½ was given to Bruce F. Neither of the two 1 1/2s owned by our members were on that list. 3. TECHNICAL & PARTS: 1. SS Airline is progressing at Marque Restoration. Bruce looking for a good welding company . 2. Antony sought advice re small problems on his MV 3. Bob L has complete Diff for MV (Salisbury), he no longer needs. 4. JDCSA: Malcolm Adamson 1. Old Car Day outing next Friday, joint outing with JDCSA , Bristol CC & Armstrong Siddley CC 5. WELFARE: 1. Bob Kretschmer is enjoying sunshine, top of WA. Meeting closed at 8.45 pm. Thank you Ross & Jan for hosting the meeting & supper.
Bob reported that Ivan Stevens & John Clucas are bringing their SS100’s, also Colin Kiel with his SS1 and Ross Gogler with his MIV.
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A total of 33 entries 2. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Les Stewart advised his red MIV has a new owner in Victoria. 2. Sad to hear of the death of Jaguar owner Peter Stevens 3. Malcolm advised SS Register’s turn to arrange hall and provide supper next
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Ed Wiseman, The Telegraph It’s now 25 years since Jaguar’s remarkable XJ220 burst on to the world’s unsuspecting highways – a milestone that will be celebrated with a record-breaking track parade at this summer’s Silverstone Classic. When customer sales started in June 1992 the dramatically-styled, mid-engined, two-seater supercar – priced at a not inconsiderable £470,000 ($765,000 AUD)– was not only Jaguar’s fastest ever production car (an accolade it still holds) but also the fastest production car on earth, officially clocked at a then peerless 212.3mph. It was an outstanding achievement for what had started out as little more than a labour of love conceived on the sly by a
dozen passionate Jaguar engineers working after hours in their spare time. Nicknamed the “Saturday Club”, their numbers included the XJ220’s designer Keith Helfet, a young South African petrolhead who had arrived in the styling department at Jaguar via the Royal College of Art in London. He had been one of two in-house designers asked to submit secret proposals to Jim Randle, the company’s then director of engineering. Randle, without the blessing of his superiors, was keen create a Group B road racer to take on Ferrari’s 288 GTO and Porsche’s 959.
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“Group B was very seductive,” explains Helfet, whose design was finally selected largely as it looked more like a classic Jaguar than a faceless racing prototype. “Jim’s vision was that it would be brilliant if Jaguar, Porsche and Ferrari were competing against each other as they had done in the old days when events like Le Mans were reserved for racing versions of sports cars that customers actually could buy. “To that end, Jim set up a small team of 12 volunteers from within Jaguar to meet on Saturday mornings, making it clear that we’d be sacked if we were caught working on the project in normal hours. You have to remember that back then the company was still in very
much survival mode and couldn’t afford to lose resource.” Christened XJ220, partly as a nod to Jaguar’s much-loved XK120 from the Fifties and partly with an estimated top speed in mind, the concept car was unveiled to incredible reviews at the Birmingham NEC motor show in October 1988. Helfet's design was chosen because it looked more like a Jaguar than a faceless racing prototype - even though the aim was for the XJ220 to take on Ferrari and Porsche in Group B races “The reaction was absolutely astonishing,” recalls Helfet. “It was utterly unbelievable and took everyone by surprise. The following day the 220 was on the front cover of every national newspaper except the Financial Times, where it was on page three.
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Later in the week, there were six-mile queues to get into the NEC. We were opposite the Ferrari stand and its new F40 was totally ignored.” More importantly, perhaps, Jaguar was inundated with blank cheques as more than 1,500 enthusiasts and speculators clamoured to get their hands on of one these gorgeous show-stoppers - a response that forced Jaguar to grant approval for a limited production run of 350 road cars. A dedicated Jaguar Sport joint venture was set up with the company’s then competition partner, Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR), and soon afterwards a shiny new XJ220 factory was opened by HRH The Princess of Wales in Bloxham near Banbury. So far, so good… but there were dark clouds gathering on the horizon. The world was heading into economic recession and many of those bowled over by the original prototype weren’t quite so excited by the downgraded specification of the eventual production car. Although originally conceived to feature a V12 engine plus four-wheel-drive, the customer version came with a 3.5-litre twinturbocharged V6 – albeit developing a sizable 542bhp – delivered to just the rear transaxle. Many of the those who had been falling over themselves in their attempts to queue-barge at the NEC ended up suing Jaguar to get their deposits back. In the end, when production ceased in 1994 with fewer than 300 cars built, Jaguar was left with 150 unwanted
The XJ220 spawned both road-going and racing derivatives, the latter of which proved successful against competitors from Ferrari and Porsche.
XJ220s, many of which were eventually sold off for less than half of their list price. Halfet says: “To everyone’s immense credit, the production car was really quite competent and it held the lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschliefe for more than a decade, but a turbo was never going to have the same visceral impact as a naturally aspirated V12,” blaming the decision to adopt the V6, as well as the economic downturn, for the embarrassing sales of the XJ220. “[Tom] Walkinshaw was desperate to use his own TWR-developed V6, and he could be quite persuasive! But it was a big mistake which sadly backfired; the V12 would have been the right engine.” While understandably underwhelmed by the decision to go down the turbo route, Helfet
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was one of two Saturday Club members to stick with the project throughout and, even today, remains somewhat taken aback by the car’s amazing legacy. “The impact the 220 had was out of all proportion for what was an oddball project created by a dozen volunteers in their down time,” he says. “It was a best-selling Scalextric model for years; it was Athena’s top-selling car poster and has appeared on the cover of countless supercar books.” But, despite all that acclaim, the often undervalued Jaguar is only just starting to get the respect and recognition it perhaps deserves. Suggesting it’s now on the cusp of greatness, prices are starting to rise but, even so, they remain a fraction of those commanded by supercars of a similar era and pedigree. While McLaren F1s and Ferrari F40s fetch many millions at auction, it’s still possible to pick up a really good XJ220 for less than the original purchase price. “It does seem the world is rediscovering the 220,” enthuses Helfet, who will be joining the 25th birthday celebrations at the Silverstone Classic on Saturday July 29. “I believe the special anniversary parade at the Classic will be not only a very memorable occasion but also a significant turning point in the 220’s turbulent history. There’s still so much interest and goodwill in the car. “Looking back it was the craziest, the most heroic and even the silliest of projects. However, 25 years on, I’m still very proud of it.”
The dramatic XJ220 was styled by Keith Helfet, as part of a team of Jaguar employees who worked on the project in their own time
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THE BOTTOM LINE Would you like your very own XJ220? Well, perhaps you should pay a visit to The Classic Throttle Shop in Sydney! This stunning example, with only 904 miles on the odometer, can be yours for the princely sum of $999,999. Better remortgage the house‌ and that second kidney. Have a look below...
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The Ed.’s Inbox
Thank goodness winter is over! That said, it’s still pretty chilly in the evenings... If you think your Jag might be a bit cold of a night, why not knit the leaper a jumper to help keep it warm?! Even The Wild Beast has been feeling the cold! But don’t worry; it’ll be warm soon enough, and he can get back to overheating and being uncomfortably hot once again!
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Drive Your Classic Car Day Members of the JDCSA have been invited to join members of the Stag Owners Club, Bristol Owners Club, Armstrong Siddeley Club and other interested parties to take part in a run on FRIDAY 1st SEPTEMBER to welcome the first day of spring and to use as many of our classic cars as possible to promote interest in the classic car movement within the wider community. This will be the fourth year our club has participated. Participants will meet at 10:00am in the Feathers Hotel car park for coffee in the cafe, before departure. The car park entrance is off Greenhill Road. A run sheet and briefing will be provided during the morning tea period, followed by a mystery tour down south. The lunch venue is to be in the Meadows/Echunga area with an anticipated arrival time of 12:30pm. If you would like to join this run, please let Peter Holland know at pholland@senet.com.au or by BOTTOM LINEnumbers attending are required for phoning 8271 0048 (leave a messageTHE if no answer) Approximate the food stops.
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Club Calendar Friday 1 10:00am Tuesday 5 7.30pm Wednesday 13 7:30pm
Drive Your Classic Car Day— Information available on advertisement on adjacent page. JDCSA General Meeting, followed by the 2017 Annual General Meeting— Police Association Building, Carrington Street, Adelaide. XJ, Mk10 & 420G Register Meeting—Shannons Clubrooms, 663 South Rd, Clarence Park. Contact: Bob Charman T: (08) 8248 4111
September
Sunday 17 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Goodwood Revival Viewing Night - Only room for 60 JDCSA & 60 SCCSA people. Details from Tom Herraman or Bob Underwood of the E, F & GT Register. SCCSA clubrooms at 51 King William Rd, Unley SA 5061
Mon 18 - Fri 22
Tuesday 19 7:30pm Thursday 21 7.30pm Sun 24 - Fri 30
Motorfest 2017 - For full details, contact Dean Byrne 0428 244 966 (Motorfest director) Committee Meeting—VIP Home Services Board Room, Cnr Marion Rd and Sir Donald Bradman Drive. E Type, F Type & GT Register Meeting Contact: Alan Baker M: 0429 097 729
E: etype@jdcsa.com.au
National Veteran Vehicle Rally - Clare 2017. For vehicles built prior to 1 Jan 1919. Further information available at http://www.vccsa.org.au/events-2/NationalVeteran-Vehicle-Rally-Clare-2017.
Sunday 24
Bay to Birdwood Classic - for details see advertisement pg 18.
Tuesday 26
Multivalve Register Meeting - at the home of Doug and Sue Harrison. Contact: Ron Palmer M: 0418 855 597 for further information.
7:30pm Wednesday 27
SS and Daimler Register Meeting Contact: Malcolm Adamson T: (08) 82783002 E: daimlerss@jdcsa.com.au
Friday 29
Deadline for Classic Marque submissions Editor: Dane Wilden M: 0431 058 951 E: dwilden@adam.com.au
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Club Notices GENERAL MEETING ROSTER 2017 Sept. (AGM)
SS & Daimler Register
October
XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register
November
Multivalve Register
December
Special Christmas Meeting
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
E-Type F-Type & Grand Tourer Register
Duty Register is required to arrive at 7pm and ensure the room is ready for 7.30pm Multivalve - Fourth Tuesday of each odd calendar month. MEMBERSHIP
APPLICATIONS
The following applications for membership have been lodged with the Membership Secretary and are listed in accordance with clause 6 (B-C) of the Constitution. If there are no objections, membership will be ratified one month from this September 2017 magazine: Robert & Karen Darrie 1986 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L Sedan Joe Sghendo 1979 Holden HZ Statesman 5L Sedan Anthony & Kathleen Smith 1962 Jaguar Mark II 3.4L Sedan Daniel Prentice 1963 Jaguar Mark II 4.2L Sedan Richard & Kaye MacLean 1971 Jaguar E-Type 5.3L Coupe Robert & Montana Sbrogio 1976 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L Sedan Andrew Kollosche 1977 Ford XC 5.8L Coupe Noel, Carole & Cristiano Thornley 1971 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L Sedan & 1973 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L Sedan Gary Lewthwaite 1964 Land Rover S2 2286cc 4WD Robert & Benjamin Game 1999 Jaguar Sovereign 4L Sedan The following applications listed in the July 2017 Classic Marque magazine have been accepted:
SS & Daimler - Last Wednesday of each month
XJ, Mk 10 & 420G - Second Wednesday of each month
Dr Andrew Wicks
1977 Jaguar XJS 5.03L Coupe & 1976 Mercedes Benz SLC 2.8L Coupe Con & Anna Triantafillou 1978 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L Sedan Denise & John Stokes 1963 Daimler 250 V8 Sedan
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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 to make these new members welcome at meetings and functions.
of each month
Daphne Charman Membership Secretary.
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Jaguar Classifieds
FOR SALE 2003 Jaguar X-Type British racing green with leaper. 16" alloys. Leather and walnut interior with rear central armrest and 60:40 split fold rear seats. One female owner since new. 202000kms (all major mechanical weaknesses rectified) Drives with continuing reliability, pace and grace. Good condition, full service records (Sovereign Auto) 8 months rego remaining.
$7,800 ono Helen
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.
REDUCED TO SELL - $31,500 Tony Covassi 0411 736 187
0411 420 012
FOR SALE XJ-6300 SA Registration Plates FOR SALE Full-size X300 spare wheel For the XJ6 300 Owner who has almost the complete kit for One full size spare wheel for an X300 or similar, never his Jaguar used. Fitted with a Bridgestone 225/60ZR16
$160 Don Tyrrell (XJ Register member)
MAKE AN OFFER 0401 987 500 Lesley Clarke
0427 619 151
THE BOTTOM LINE Take a look behind the scenes at the nifty AWD system Jaguar employs in the F-Type coupe, to improve performance and handling. Clever stuff!
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