New Member’s Story - Colin McEgan

My Jaguar experience began in the late 1960’s when I bought a Mark 7 Jaguar, much to the horror of my parents. She suffered from a lot of rust and a few other problems.

With the help of my Father, and a bit of fibre glass, she became more or less roadworthy. I also painted her Cherry Red. Anyway, we travelled a few miles together, during which time I learned about adjusting camshaft clearances and replacing broken axles.

She was eventually traded in on a Mark 8 with overdrive (and picnic trays). A beautiful car, 2 tone grey.

At this time in my life, I had joined the RAAF and Brigette and I travelled a lot of miles between Victoria and SA.

Marriage came my way and, sadly, Brigette had to go. She was replaced with a Morris Minor. (Oh, the very thought!)

I am now retired, having been selfemployed in industrial electronics for around 30 years.

I have a GA pilots’ licence, and, although pre COVID-19 I did a few hours on microlights (quite confronting), I leave the flying thing to people a fraction of my age.

I now live on a couple of acres on the Adelaide plains with my 3 Border Collies, a few ducks and some bees. Not to mention my two Jaguars, Phoebe and Charlotte.

Phoebe is a 2001 S-Type and Charlotte is a 1990 XJ40 Sovereign.

Life is good

Colin McEgan

Editor: Thank you Colin for contributing your story to Classic Marque. You sound like quite a character Colin. Hope to see you at future club events with Phoebe and Charlotte.

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 May, 2023 magazine:

◊ Rhys Wood & Sam Rogers:

▪ 1986 Daimler Double Six 5.3L Sedan

▪ 1974 Jaguar XJ12 5.3L sedan

▪ 1975 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L Sedan

◊ Ricky & Monika Nash:

▪ 1989 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Convertible

▪ 1977 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Coupe

▪ 1957 Jaguar Mk VIII 3.8L Sedan

▪ 2008 Jaguar XF 4.2L Sedan

◊ Guy Daly: 1984 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Coupe.

◊ Trevor Elburn & Lynne Veness: 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L

◊ Liz & Matthew Ford: 2014 Jaguar F-Type S 3.0L Coupe

◊ Michael & Tina Adams: 1982 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Coupe

The following application listed in the March 2023 Classic Marque magazine has been accepted:

◊ Danielle & David Mobbs: 1985 Jaguar XJSC 5.3L Cabriolet.

◊ Noel Hinson: 1972 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L Sedan.

◊ Liana & John Torresan: 1970 E-Type 4.2L Coupe and 2018 Aston Martin V12 DB9 GT.

◊ Ian Dingwall & Katie Bunney: 1998 Jaguar XJR 4.0L Sedan.

I particularly ask that Register Secretaries and current members make these new members welcome at meetings and functions.

Daphne Charman Membership Secretary