February 2013

The oldest XJ Jaguar in

existence

MWK 28G Ian Callum honoured as Man of the Year 2012

MAN OF THE

YEAR

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The Monthly Magazine of the

Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia

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Management Committee:

President Peter Holland Phone: (08) 8271 0048 Email: president@jdcsa.com.au

Vice President Di Adamson Mobile: 0407 862 758 Email: vicepresident@jdcsa.com.au

Treasurer Tim White Mobile: 0419 809 021 Email: treasurer@jdcsa.com.au

Secretary Julian Lugg Mobile: 0417 882 930 Email: secretary@jdcsa.com.au

Editor Classic Marque Philip Prior Phone: (08) 8276 6136 Mobile: 0402 670 654 Email: philipprior@bigpond.com

Membership Secretary Daphne Charman Phone: (08) 8248 4111 Mobile: 0404 999 200 Email: membership@jdcsa.com.au

Events Coordinator Bill Browne Phone: (08) 8355-1214 Mobile: 0429 169 798 Email: wbrowne5@bigpond.com

Web Editor Tom Herraman Mobile: 0423 214 644 Email: info@jdcsa.com.au

JDCSA Committee Members Email: committee@jdcsa.com.au

Club Web Site www.jdcsa.com.au

Club Postal Address PO Box 30, Rundle Mall SA 5000

Register Secretaries

XK, MK 7,8,9 Robin Ide 0428 816 678 Email: rdide@tpg.com.au SS & Daimler Malcolm Adamson (08)82783002 Email: daimlerss@jdcsa.com.au MK 1, 2, S, 420 Geoff Thomas (08) 8374 3228 Email: gemathom@adam.com.au V12 Roger Adamson 0421 052 518 Email: v12@jdcsa.com.au XJ, 420G, MKX Bob Charman (08) 8248 4111 Email: xj420g@jdcsa.com.au E-Type Alan Baker 0429 097 729 Email: etype@jdcsa.com.au Multi-Valve Ron Palmer 0418 855 597 Email: multivalve@jdcsa.com.au

Club Services

Technical Officer Geoff Mockford Ph. (08) 8362 5997 / 0438 768 770

Regalia David Bicknall 0411 066 225

Librarian Tom & Marj Brindle (08)8387 0051

Log Books Julian Lugg: 0417 882 930

Inspectors—Historic Vehicles

North Don Evans (08) 8251 1575

Central Evan Spartalis (08) 8362 8116 and Geoff Mockford (08) 8223 1997

South Onslow Billinghurst (08)8325 1971

Club Representatives

Australian Council of Jaguar Clubs (ACJC) Rick Luff 0411 426 913

Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs (FHMC) Neil Murrie (08) 8431 4497 / 0412 735 548

Marque Sports Car Association (MSCA) Barry Kitts (08) 8391 1759

All British Day Bob Charman (08) 8248 4111

Classic Marque is the official monthly magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Aus-tralia (JDCSA) produced each calendar month with the exception of January. The Deadline for all copy is the last Tuesday of each month. The Editor reserves the right to accept, reject or modify any section of any article submitted for publication. The opinions/views expressed in published articles are wholly those of the respective authors, and are not necessarily those of Jaguar, the Editor, the Club, the Committee or the Members. Advertisers and sponsors who place advertisements in this magazine do so because they value their association with the JDCSA. Placement of these adver-tisements should not necessarily be taken to mean the club endorses the services offered.

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Dear Editor Congratulations on the mag..classy and informative… a pleasure to read.. At meetings and gatherings with other Jag tragics a few reoccurring topics have been raised lately like: 1. How do we raise the profile? 2. How do we attract new membership, in Particular younger participants? 3. Why don’t more members participate in club activities? These are all very simple questions that have very complex answers…. I ‘m hoping through this forum we can start some open discussion and may be come up with ideas that we can try, that just might be the formula to keep our club interesting and active… Are all three questions related to the same thing and could the one answer suffice for all three questions…or is it going to be one of those perennial cases of “it’s possible to please some of the people some of the time but….” First of all we have to establish the reason/s as to why people have joined the club… Can we reduce this to just three or four major reasons? eg competi-tion, social, historical ( reduced on road costs)… In trying to answer the first two questions I kept com-ing back to the fact that they were nearly the same thing… Is it the profile or perceived profile of the club and marque, something that is stopping younger participation or membership ? So I had a chat with some X generation (40 to 30 yr olds) and Y generation (16 to 29 year olds) I think our chances of attracting many X gen. into the fold is going to be a battle. They don’t appear to have much disposable income nor the time. So that leaves us with the Y gen. It appears that there is a resur-gence towards pre 1980 vehicles in particular early 1970 Japanese makes. It also would appear that they are interested in keeping these vehicles as original and un molested as possible. A vast majority of this generation are studying at a Tertiary education facility of some kind so they need reliability in their transport. Would it be advantageous to circulate a questionnaire amongst the major tertiary institutions/ social net-works/ internet etc to try and find what the percep-tions are towards the marque or even amongst the membership to canvass their own peer groups. Do we become more proactive and organise some runs/events to Uni’s, Tafe etc in particular maybe aimed at the engineering or mechanical courses. Maybe push the ‘you don’t have to own a jag to join’ Steve Arthur (A very happy new member)

Cover Story 20 pre-production Series 1 cars were manufactured

for testing and development. Of these a number went on to be road-registered and sold to custom-

ers. MWK 28G was the nineteenth of this pre-production run and now, according to the records

maintained at the Jaguar-Daimler Heritage Centre, is the oldest surviving example. Story page 14.

Letters to the Editor

Welcome to 2013 (even though it is already Febru-ary) and eleven more stimulating editions of Classic Marque! I do hope you have planned what contribu-tion you might make to your magazine this year.

What a year we expect it to be for the club! It is of course our fortieth birthday for a start, but we will expect to hear more about that later in the year with celebrations planned for July. My optimism about the year ahead is based on my belief that our club is made up of a wonderful di-verse group of people and I believe that diversity is a very positive and essential characteristic for any social group. Without such diversity we would be a thoroughly boring bunch.

We can celebrate diversity in our ages, in our cars, and diversity in our cultural and social backgrounds. It may be that our passion for Jaguar and Daimler cars is like the glue that holds this strange bunch of people together, but that, I believe is only a partial explanation. Many people, from all walks of life have contributed to the life and fabric of our club in the past 40 years, and have established a standard and a culture that we enjoy and appreciate today.

As a relative new comer, I value that history and the effort of all who have gone before, as well as the effort and commitment of current members.

Most of us will remember the famous words of J F Kennedy, paraphrased for our benefit as we look forward to 2013. “Ask not, what your club can do for you—Ask what you can do for your club”

Philip Prior—Editor

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own time and words, but perhaps my brief comments above have already whet your appetite to find out more. He has also recently purchased an XF Jaguar and I suspect that the “Jaguar bug is beginning to bite”. Ian has agreed to write the occasional article for Classic Marque, play a formal role in one or two of our major events and to talk about his experiences at a general meeting. This will all happen over a period of time, as he wants to learn more about our Club in the short term. The committee see the opportunity for the Patron to be able to provide independent guid-ance and act as a mentor, where necessary. This is a role that is well suited to Ian’s view of the Patron’s involvement------one of being likened to a board member who remains at arm’s length to the day to day management of the Club, which is entrusted to the Executive Committee. Many members were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Steve Taylor who joined the Club about 12 months ago. Steve was an active member of the V12 and E-type Registers and also attended most Gen-eral Meetings and a number of events. He had a very quick sense of humour and was also deeply inter-ested in club affairs and had joined the 40th anniver-sary planning group. He had only recently registered his V12 Series 3 E-type roadster, a LHD model that he bought in the USA, drove Route 66 and then had shipped it to Adelaide. Unfortunately he did not have the pleasure of using the car here prior to his pass-ing. Steve’s funeral was held on Friday 18 January. We soon learnt from those who spoke that he was a very talented person who was able to tackle any chal-lenge presented to him. On behalf of the Committee and Members who knew Steve I would like to convey our condolences to his family. I look forward to an enjoyable 2013 Club Year and to catching up at the February General Meeting. Peter

February 2012 Welcome to 2013. I hope you all had a wonderful Festive Season with family and friends and are now looking forward to a busy and enjoyable year ahead. This year is special for our Club as we will be celebrating our forti-eth anniversary, an achievement

that I am sure the five people who had the foresight to start and formalise the Club will be proud of. You will hear a lot more about our plans to celebrate this special moment over the next few months as plan-ning for the occasion starts in earnest. It is interesting to see, that although January is a time of rest for the Club, there have already been a num-ber of events for members to participate in-----the SS Register beach run and lunch, the multi-valve Regis-ter run and lunch at Hindmarsh Island and the Series 1 XJ Muster organised by Phil Prior. All have been well attended, with over 50 members and friends at-tending the last mentioned run. Not a bad effort for the quiet time, and this only goes to show how vibrant the Club really is and how important the friendships formed amongst the members have become. The Committee also held a special meeting during January to meet with our Patron, Ian Webber. This proved to be a most enjoyable and positive meeting for all, as it was not only an opportunity for all of us to get to know our Patron and one another a little better, but also a time for us to talk about how Ian will be involved with the Club. He has an extremely interest-ing background, not only as part of the automotive industry, both in the USA and Australia but also as a board member of large business groups related to the motor and transport industries. In addition, Ian has been a keen restorer of classic cars, preferring to take a hands on approach to restoration, wherever possible. I will allow Ian to tell us his stories in his

President’s Report

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THE FUTURE . . . . Maintaining and Growing our Membership The Jaguar Drivers Club of SA has been very fortu-nate over the years as it has been able to maintain a steady, if not a modestly growing membership over the last 40 years. The question is can this continue for another 40 years or will we face a decline some-time in the future. Our club, like all other car clubs and hobby clubs, does face a changing world, where such clubs do not appear to assume the same use or value to the younger generation. This has con-cerned me for some time and I believe it is important to explore ways of generating interest in our Club well into the future.

This has become known as Pete’s Pet Project! There is no doubt that the average age of our mem-bers is greater than when the JDCSA first came into being. In those early years the club provided a social outlet for its members (still true today), a means of sharing technical information and a great emphasis on DIY. The latter now assumes a lesser priority for many, but the real issue, I believe is the consider-able competing interests for younger peoples time-----work, family, social and leisure time are all more intense than they used to be. Additionally, leisure time can be more easily consumed by the electronic age as this provides a range of entertainments never previously imaginable. Despite these apparent changes, I do not believe we as a club should despair, but rather it is important to try and see how these changes can be turned to ad-vantage, without necessarily losing all the traditions on which our club has been based. We have for ex-ample already made a move into the electronic era by creating a website, producing Classic Marque as

an online magazine and naturally the committee now makes extensive use of computer and email based communication.

I would thus like to explore these ideas with you and indeed the wider community (as I plan to place a variation to this theme on our website seeking input from visitors to the site). I would urge you all to ask yourselves, friends, children and grandchildren what we can do with the club to make it attractive, indeed irresistible, to join. There are simple ideas such as more aggressive advertising, meet and greet nights for new members, a dedicated open night for non-members who would like to know more, share ideas with other clubs (Jaguar and non-Jaguar) and the ACJC. None of these suggestions are particularly original, but by talking about the club’s future I am sure new and creative ideas will emerge, especially if we take the conversation to our successors. I have previously raised some of these thoughts briefly at our committee meetings and as a result some valuable feedback has already been given and I thank those members who have commented. But this is only the beginning. Please pass your thoughts and suggestions on to your favourite com-mittee member or your Register Secretary or send me an email. It is only by continually exploring new ideas that we keep the Club alive and growing with the times. I look forward to your thoughts which will be treated with care and respect and remain confidential if that is your wish.

Peter Holland President

Editors Note: I suggest members might like to send a brief “Letter to the Editor” on Pete’s Pet Project. (See one members contribution in this edition.)

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Minutes of the General Meeting of JDCSA—December 2012

Minutes of General Meeting held December 4th 2012 at Police Club Carrington St Adelaide. This was a special Christmas meeting with business kept to a minimum and a focus on fun and socialising. Open President Peter Holland opened the meeting at approx 7.50pm and requested members to en-sure they signed the attendance sheet and had a raffle ticket.

Present approx 100 members

Apologies none

New members/ Visitors none Minutes of November General Meeting accepted as correct President’s Report The last calendar year was very successful and a great deal of fun with plenty of events. It is a credit to all those who organised events – we have had a great year.

Peter wished all members and their families a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year with happy and safe driving. Membership Daphne reported that we have 4 new family members and 3 new individual members.

Presentations Congratulations to Don & Margaret Evans on their 50th wedding anniversary. They have been members for approximately 18 years and have been great contributors to the club. They were for-mally presented with a bunch of roses. Congratulations to Peter & Ros Holland on their 40th wedding anniversary. Fickle Finger of Fate – Ray Smithers presented the award to Bob Lynch. Jag Day People’s Choice trophies were presented by Di Adamson with the winner being Ray Offe (absent) and runner up Pete & Kath Taylor.

Close Thank you to Julian Lugg for minutes. Thank you to Di Adamson for organising tonight’s function. Thank you to Steph Morrison & the Police Club for their hospitality, supper and the donation of wines for the raffle. Next General Meeting is in February 2013 (no January meeting). Formal meeting closed 8.05pm.

Peter handed over to MC Alan Baker for a fun quiz evening with a number of prizes being awarded. Thank you to Di and the team of organisers for a great night.

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MUSTERING -The Pride of Lyons.

The year was nineteen sixty eight and Sir William Lyons had reason to be proud. For by now Jaguar had pulled its weight and the praise worldwide was ever so loud

With “Grace, Space and Pace” the rule of thumb, the sixties managed nine models, no less. But the sweetest of all was yet to come. It was the XJ Series 1 we must confess.

Sadly, the last design for this great man. But even Sir William could not have known the decades of success this model would span, nor the love affairs to which so many are prone

So what is the purpose of these hasty lines but to celebrate forty five years of this great car and to give thanks for Sir William Lyons, the man who was known as “Mr Jaguar”

All of that, but there is yet so much more. So a bunch of owners from near and far who to this model are loyal to the core, came to celebrate the model that raised the bar.

A run to Currency Creek was mentioned abroad with a stop at Clarendon for a cuppa and chat, But how many should we expect to come on board? Who could guess, January could be hot at that

However, it MUSTER been a good idea as cars one by one in the car park did arrive. The passion for this model was all too clear As nine Series 1’s gathered for the drive

Now it is not a huge number, that we will agree But where lately have you had the delight a Line-up of Sir Williams Pride and Joy to see and not to show them off—is just not right

A delightful lunch enjoyed at Currency Creek with a glass (or two) of their best wine What a wonderful way to begin the week celebrating a passion for these cars so fine.

Jaguars from Mk 2 to X-Type joined in the fun and for their support a thank you we must say. But for Sir William Lyons where it all begun For his vision and passion Hip! Hip! Hooray!

(Footnote: In a series of TV interviews in 1969, Sir William Lyons referred to the XJ Series 1 as "the finest Jaguar ever".)

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The XJ Register Enjoyed an Italian Night

at the German Club A British Car, the German Club with an Ital-ian theme? On Friday the 7th of December, the XJ, 420G Mk10 Register held it’s Annual Xmas Dinner at the Ger-man Club. Fifty six people attended and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Most people came early to take advantage of a Happy Hour from 6pm. After a few drinks, it was into the Restaurant for a wonderful 3 course meal and entertainment throughout the evening. The main event was the floor show with the ‘Three Tenors’ straight from the shady streets of Rome, or was it, ‘the Shady Rest Nursing Home’? Yes, the Three Tenors, alias, Dave Bicknell, Graeme Moore and Mark Goodwin. Mark came into the act with only hours to spare, as original member, Rob Smith spent the night in Hospital with a nasty gash to his forehead due to tripping over one of his dogs.

With tuxedos supplied by Valerie Rowe and sound system by Ray Bourne (Lead singer of the local band ‘The Esquires’, we were ready to perform. It was dim the house lights, turn on the stage lights, and Go! The Three Tenors set the night off to a very high standard with “O Sole Mio”. Then despite many re-quests, Bob sang a song, followed by Ray with “Blue Italian Eyes”. Then the Three Tenors did an encore to complete the show with a standing ovation.

We would like to thank Don Deieso, the Restaurant manager for the great food and service. And to all who attended. A special note for your diary—In 2013, the Dinner is Friday 6th December—Spanish? Bob Charman

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SS and Pushrod Engine Register Minutes Meeting held at the home of Des & Jeannie Brown Wednesday 28th November 2012

October Meeting Members assembled at Robe Holiday Park at 17.00 hrs but the business was deferred due to the im-pending storm. The Minutes of the 26 September 2012 meeting were accepted as being a true record of the meeting.

Present Bruce Fletcher, Des Brown, Bob Kretschmer, John Lewis, Don Evans, Bob Lynch, Ross Rasmus, Mal-colm Adamson. Brenton Hobbs.

Apologies Ross Gogler, David Adamson, Jack Richardson, Bob Hill-Ling. 1. SA & VICTORIA BORDER RUN, 2nd – 5th NO-VEMBER 2012. Run #38 Final entrants- Victoria 21 vehicles South Aust. 14 “ SS Register; Gogler, Kretschmer, Lewis, Fletcher, Adamson, Evans, Richardson & Rasmus, Guests (JCCC); Scott, Mott, Tenby, Butler, Caskey & Innes

President Bruce Fletcher will prepare a summary report for the CM. The vehicle ‘mix’ was disappointing in respect that ‘modern’ vehicles exceeded pushrod engine vehi-cles for the first time. Reasons included several Mk1V cars having to be withdrawn at the last mo-ment plus one SA cancellation.

The Run was successful with minor mechanical problems being experienced with Don Evans’ tyres & Bob Kretschmer’s ignition coil. Secretary to thank the management of the Comfort Inn Silver Birch Motel Mt. Gambier for excellent ser-vice. 2. TRI-STATE RUN TO DUBBO NSW 12-14 SEPT 2013: REMINDER:

The selected accommodation is Cattleman’s Coun-try Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments. “Intending entrants are to book individually ASAP as September & October are the motel’s busiest months & they will not hold rooms or guarantee rooms for us without bookings & credit card details & to mention the Group.” Ph 1800 068 110 or (02) 6884 5222, email; info@cattlemans.com.au Please advise Fred Richardson when you have booked accommodation. SA contingent travel programme detail to be sorted early next year. 3. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Don Evans arranged a visit to Carl Linder’s col-lection of Jaguar cars & workshop at Tanunda Sun-day 18 November. This was a combined Run for the SS Register, JDCSA & JCCC & it was pleasing to see members from those groups present.

How about the word Spectacular! followed by a pleasant picnic lunch at Kroemer Park. Register Secretary to send a note of Thank you to CL. Thankyou also to Don Evans for organizing the event.

The Qld Jaguar Magazine recently included a fea-ture on Carl Linder. 2. Don Evans reported that the Mk 1V Jaguars in storage in the Holden Hill area are 11/2 L & a

2 1/2L sedans ex-Tanunda & believed to be resto-ration WIP! 3. The 40 year anniversary of the SS Register will be in April 2014, the first meeting being held in April 1974. 4. All-British Day Entries Sunday Feb 10th have closed. Main assembly at the Echunga Recreation Ground with breakfast at the Mylor Oval (10 minutes away). Owners of cars that leak oil please take cardboard for lawn protection. 5. Federation Delegate Bob Lynch reported the Bay to Birdwood event lost a considerable amount of money. Register members thought that part of the increased cost would have been the pre-event in-volvement of Professional Traffic consultants re road closures & paid officials replacing volunteers. Participating Clubs are to be contacted. 6. Malcolm Adamson has again welcomed Register

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members to his Summer Seaside Retreat for BYO lunch on Sunday 13th January. Reminder notice to follow soon.

7. It was reported that Blackwood Tyre Power has taken over the Agency for Antique Tyres & a bro-chure to that effect is expected soon.

4. JDCSA: 1. 2014 National Rally, Refer to the CM

2. Special Celebrations; National Jaguar Rally at Woolongong 29 March 2013

40 years of JDCSA July 25th 2013

40 years of SS Register April 2014

80 years of SS1 Model

90 years of SS Motor Company 40 years of Daimler Mk2 & 50 years of the Daimler V8 250, see CM

3. SA Jaguar Day, Refer to CM for details of 2013 venue. The Executive seeks feedback re the 2012 Judging. Judge Fletcher thought the overall system to be rea-sonable but more discipline from owners not being present with their vehicles is required & several cars were not presented properly.

5. TECHNICAL: Nothing new to report.

6. PARTS: Nothing to report 7. REMINDERS General Meeting & Christmas Party Tuesday De-cember 4th, see CM General Meeting Roster for SS Register – April 2013

8. REGISTER 2013 MEETING DATES: Last Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm

The following programme has been decided- December No meeting January 13 Sunday BBQ at Malcolm Adamson’s beach house February 27 Bob Lynch March 27 Ross Rasmus April 24 Don Evans May 29 Bob Hill-Ling Supper: Thankyou Jeannie

Meeting closed at 9.00 pm

Minute Distribution Email; Bruce Fletcher, Phil Prior, Ross Rasmus, John Lewis, Ross Gogler, Malcolm Adamson, Bren-ton Hobbs, Jack Richardson, Des Brown, Bob Hill-Ling, Bob Lynch, Bob Kretschmer, Digby Thomas, David Adamson.

Post; Don Evans

SS Register Secretary R.J. Kretschmer

V.I.P. Home Services

Phone 13 26 13

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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 notice.

Aileen & John Messent—1955 Mk VII M Julie & Grant Livesey—1978 XJS V12

Wendy & Tom Chapman—2008 XF Sedan Peter Thomas—1971 E Type S3 Roadster Robert & Helen Worland—1984 XJS V12

- 1989 XJ40 3.6 L Roger & Christine White—2006S-Type 3.0L

The following applications listed in the previous Edi-tion of Classic Marque have been ratified.

Graham & Barreta Lock—1978 XJ6 4.2L Jim Grifsas—1990 XJ40 3.6 L

Simon Jungfer—1962 E Type 3.8 L Coupe Roger & Janet Finsdorf 1973 XJ6 4.2L

Noel & Cheryl Second—1963 Mk 2 3.4L Ulrich & Christine Bierbaum—1965 Mk 2 3.4L

Randell Dixon—1991 Daimler XJ40

On behalf of the club I welcome these new members and 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. In particular I ask that Register Secretaries and cur-rent members make these new members welcome at meetings and functions. Daphne Charman Membership Secretary

GENERAL MEETING ROSTER 2012 –2013

Nov XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register Feb Multivalve Register Mar E-Type Register Apr SS & Daimler Register May Mk1, 2, 420 & S Type (Compact) Register Jun XJ, MK10 &420G / V12 Register July XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register Aug Multivalve Register Sept E-Type Register Oct SS & Daimler Register Nov Mk1, 2, 420 & S Type (Compact) Register

Duty Register is required to arrive at 7pm and ensure the room is ready for 7.30pm

Register Secretaries please note: Each Register is responsible for the supply of milk and a light supper. If a register is unable to provide supper, please contact the President or Secretary

QUICK REFERENCE REGISTER MEETINGS

The General Meeting of the JDCSA is held on the first Tuesday of each month.

Register Meetings are as follows:

Mk 1,2 & 420 & S Type (Compact) - Second Tuesday of every even calendar month

E-Type—Third Thursday of every month

Multivalve— Fourth Tuesday of every odd calendar month.

SS & Daimler— Last Wednesday of each month

XJ, Mk 10 & 420G—Second Wednesday of every month

XK, Mk 7, 8 & 9— As notified in the minutes

V12— Second Friday of every even month

For specific information call Register Secretaries from the Club Directory (page 1)

Make Your Mark by Contributing to Classic Marque

There are many ways members can contribute to this magazine thus making it more interesting to the widest possible readership as well as making the editor’s job a whole lot easier. These include:

Letters to the Editor.

Reports and photos from register runs.

Funny or interesting stories about members

Jaguar news and events.

Interviews with new members.

Tell us about your car MEMBER’S PRIDE.

Technical tips and ideas for the TECH FILE.

Information on up-coming register events.

A good joke for the Cat’s Giggle.

Stories & photos about “Sleeping Beauties” members’ cars under restoration.

Recommend a good service or supplier.

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For more information phone Ivan Cooke direct on Ph 82809119 or Mob 0407719203

A Private Collection of Classic Jaguars For Sale Long time club members, Ivan & Janine Cooke have decided to reduce their collection of

cats and pursue other interests. Four cars for sale, Full details below.

CAR TWO - 1971 XJ6 Series 1 Rare and genuine 4.2 litre Manual Overdrive 153,639 miles. For the first 61,000 miles it lived in the Bathurst area. Burgundy and tan. Inte-rior needs restoring. Body in good condition. A very original vehicle with every thing in its correct place. Air condi-tioned with main air vents below instrument panel. Price $7,750

CAR ONE - XJ12 Se-ries 11 1977 As new red paint with black vi-nyl roof, Tan interior close to new condition. Body in excellent condi-tion. New radiator, re-built rear end including brakes and discs, tail shaft and transmission mountings. All hoses, belts, transmission filter and fluid replaced, new battery. A very reliable All service books and records are included. Price $15,000

CAR THREE - 2001 X308 Sovereign, Plati-num with Oatmeal Inte-rior. 157,700klm. With log books, owners manuals, Engine oil & filter replaced at 5,000 klm to 7,000klm. inter-vals. Transmission serviced, Filter changed and fluid drained 4 times. Timing chain ten-sioners, thermostat and housing replaced. The body is unmarked and the interior is excellent. Price $24,900

CAR FOUR -1984 XJS Coupe Cobolt Blue, Doeskin leather interior. 167,300Klm, Paint and body in unmarked con-dition. Totally rust free. Absolutely no accidents or damage. Excellent interior. Very economi-cal and extremely re-sponsive. This XJS has been over serviced. I have owned this car for 10 years. All service books and records are included. Price $22,000

All Classified ads in Classic Marque automatically expire after 3 Editions. To renew

your ad please contact the editor by email. Philip Prior: philipprior@bigpond.com

Jaguar Classifieds

Jaguar 1976 XJC 4.2ltr S2 Auto – An amazing and unique motor vehicle. Converted in the late nineties to a convertible and fully restored at that time. Full engineers certificates, currently on full SA rego. The car is absolutely rust free and has been dressed with Series 3, bumpers, grill, boot lid, tail lights, door handles, side lights and mirrors, giving it a very modern clean appearance. 15” XJS starfish wheels with near new white wall tyres. Old Stromberg car-bies have been swapped out for twin HS8 2” SU’s, manual choke and K&N filters, dyno tuned to ensure maximum performance. There are only five of these cars in Australia and about 50 in the world. Club members get first opportunity to purchase this unique vehicle. $23,500 Contact Philip Prior 0402 670 654 or Email: philipprior@bigpond.com

1988 XJS. 161,000 km. Bordeaux colour with Oatmeal leather Excellent condition throughout. New A/C compressor, Elec-tric Fans, Superlite

GTR wheels plus lots more $21,000, less for mem-bers. Contact Rick Luff Ph: 0411 426 913 or 8358

STORAGE SPACE AVAILABLE Anita Whiting has lockable and secure storage space available (for small fee) for storing a car or motor bike. Interested call Anita—0414278112

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Minutes of the XJ, Mk 10, & 420G Register Meeting held at Shannon’s, South Road,

Clarence Gardens on 12th December 2012 Present Bob & Daphne Charman, Evan & Andrea Spartalis, Steve Attard, Don & Kathy Tyrrell, Ben Adler, George Calvert, Graeme & Betty Moore, John & Claire Evans, Darryl, Seth & Fay Leyton, John Best, Martin O’Dea, Alan Davis, Pete & Ros Holland, Louis Marafiotti, Ian & Jenny Rowley, Pete & Kath Taylor, Merv Tucker, David & Margaret Bicknell, Phil & Sue Prior, Noel & Carmel Trew and Steve & Frances Arthur, George and Red Hughes Apologies Anne-Marie Pijanka, Ray & Barb Offe, Lurraine Davis. Concours Event The winner of this year’s Register Event was John Best in his 1972 Green XJ6 with G r e e n i n t e r i o r . ( C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s John) Long Distance Flight Event Was won by Martin O’Dea with his ‘Wright Special’ Balloon Accuracy Event Won by Betty Moore with her Pink Balloon. General Business Bob thanked all those who at-tended our Christmas Dinner at the German Club last week. Steve Arthur was awarded the ‘Dicky Do’ award . Phil Prior gave a short talk on the 2013 Se-ries One Muster Run.

Car Talk Members were asked to tell why they bought their first Jaguar. Ben Adler Went to an auction to buy a B.M.W. but it was too dear. There was a Jaguar, so he put in a

bid, and his was the only bid so he got it for $3000. Steve Arthur Always been interested in Jags. Used to go surfing in a XJ. And now the kids are off their hands, it was game on. They bought a Series 2. Steve Attard Wanted one since he was a kid. It had to be a 420G. David Bicknell Had a nervous breakdown and bought a Jag for something to do. George Calvert He always liked the look of the 420G and a neighbour once told him that you get a lot of metal for your money. He saw one in a car yard and bought it for $2500 and the dealer looked so relieved when he drove it home. Bob & Daphne Charman Got the bug in 1964 from his boss at John Martins. He had a Mark 1 which he let Bob drive. The smell of the leather and the leaper on the bonnet were the selling points. John & Claire Evans Claire said her girlfriend had an XJ for sale and she wanted it but John didn’t. So, after lengthy talks about the strength of their mar-riage, they bought it. John made it clear however, that the car was hers, but, after driving it, that all changed. Now she can’t get the car keys. Darryl, Seth & Fay Leyton He went to a car yard to buy a Statesman but he saw this Jag sitting there, so he took it for a drive and he liked the steering wheel so he bought it. Graeme & Betty Moore He’s always had old cars and he saw a Series One XJ up for sale and it’s the best old car he’s ever had. Martin O’Dea He does not know why. Says he should be committed. He saw the XK120 in the Fire Station (That was a long time ago, Martin) and has loved them ever since. Evan & Andrea Spartalis He blames his Father. He had 3 MkIV’s. A 1947 and 2 X 1948. He used to go to the Princeton dances in the black one. He loved the smell of the leather and drove the MkIV to school.

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sion. Motor was rebuilt approx 8 yrs ago. Thermo fan, after market CD player and power steering makes this affordable classic suitable for daily use. $29,950 Contact: Tony Siciliano—(08) 8336 2380 or 0419 812 267

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MWK 28G - The Oldest Jaguar XJ in Existence Twenty pre-production Series 1 cars were

manufactured for testing and development. Of these a number went on to be road-registered

and sold to customers. MWK 28G was the nineteenth of this pre-production run and now,

according to the records maintained at the Jaguar-Daimler Heritage Centre, is the

oldest surviving example. It was the first XJ to be road registered - on 1 August 1968 to Jaguar - and thereafter was used as one of the 'Press Cars' (Press Car One), vehicles used for demonstration purposes and road tests. The registra-tion mark will have been used deliberately in refer-ence to the engine size fitted.

The car featured prominently in motoring magazines of the time but most notably in September 1968 in the Daily Telegraph Magazine as part of a fashion shoot with Veruschka, a well-known model of the era. Pho-tographs accompanying the article depicted MWK 28G being road-tested across France and Spain including the point at which the crude cardboard camouflage that had been added to the vehicle was removed. In September 1969 the car passed from the Publicity Department to the Research and Development Depart-ment where, at 20,000 miles, a new engine had to be fitted - presumably after failure of the original unit at the MIRA test track. Incredibly, in the Spring of 1970 it passed into private ownership. MWK 28G became one of the most photographed Series 1 XJs and more latterly has had a website dedi-

Daily Telegraph 17th April 2004

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cated to it. To this day the car remains in eve-ryday usage. The XJ Series (eXperimental Jaguar) marked a dramatic step-change in technology and de-sign for Jaguar. The shape of the Series 1 es-tablished the signature style that later XJ’s would follow. Only now, forty years on with the dramatic new XJ (the X351) has there been any more radical departure. MWK28g is there-fore a particularly classic example of an iconic car. The story and photos used with permission http://www.worldsoldestxj.co.uk/MWK28G.htm

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The XJ6, using 2.8 litre (2,790 cc/170 cu in) and 4.2 litre (4,235 cc/258.4 cu in) straight six cylin-der versions of Jaguar's renowned XK engine, replaced most of Jaguar's saloons – which, in the 1960s, had expanded to four separate ranges. Apart from the engines, the other main component carried over from previous models was the widest version of Jaguar’s IRS unit from the Mark X. The car was introduced in September 1968. Power-assisted steering and leather upholstery were stan-dard on the 2.8 L De Luxe and 4.2 L models and AC was offered as an optional extra on the 4.2 L.

Sir William. …..referred to the car as "the finest Jaguar ever".

Daimler versions were launched in Oct 1969, in a series of TV ads featuring Sir William. He referred to the car as "the finest Jaguar ever". An unusual fea-ture, inherited from the Jaguar Mark X was the pro-vision of twin fuel tanks, positioned on each side of the boot and filled using two separate filler caps.

In March 1970 it was announced that the Borg-Warner Model 8 automatic transmission, which the XJ6 had featured since 1968, would be replaced on the 4.2 engined XJ6 with a Borg-Warner Model 12 unit. The new transmission now had three different forward positions accessed via the selector lever, which effectively enabled performance oriented driv-ers to hold lower ratios at higher revs in order to achieve better acceleration. "Greatly improved shift quality" was also claimed for the new system.

The XJ12 version was announced in July 1972, powered by a 5.3 L V12 engine (coupled to a Borg Warner Model 12),

The car as presented at that time was the world's only mass-produced 12-cylinder four-door car,

and, with a top speed "around 140 mph" (225 km/h) as the "fastest full four-seater

available in the world today". Although it had, from the car's launch, been the manufacturer's intention that the XJ would take the V12 engine, its installation was a tight fit, and provid-ing adequate cooling had evidently been a challenge for the engineers designing the installation.

As with the six-cylinder cars, an upmarket version, this time called the Daimler Double-Six, became available later, reviving the Daimler model name.

Surely the XJ Series 1 is the purest XJ of them all!

Production Figures Jaguar XJ Series 1

THE PRIDE OF LYONS Celebrating 45 Years of the

Jaguar XJ Series 1 (1968-2013) 1968 was a year of great satisfaction and a well deserved sense of pride for Sir William Lyons.

The launch of the XJ Series 1, voted the best car in the world and the beginning of the Jaguar XJ Series that would linger for decades. (1968-1992)

Model Production Jaguar XJ6 2.8 swb 19,322

Jaguar XJ6 4.2 swb 59,077

Jaguar XJ6 4.2 lwb 574

Jaguar XJ12 swb 2,474

Jaguar XJ12 lwb 754

Daimler Sovereign 2.8 3,233

Daimler Sovereign 4.2 swb 11,522

Daimler Sovereign 4.2 lwb 386

Daimler Double Six swb 534

Daimler Double Six Vanden Plas 351

Total Production for Series 1 98,527

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sponsible for the Ghia Design Studio in Turin before he returned to the UK to join TWR in Oxford as Chief Designer in 1990.

During his time with Ford Ian Callum worked on the Ford RS200 and the Escort Cosworth. While he was with Ghia in Turin he played a major role in the Via design Concept as well as the devel-opment of the Ghia Zig and Zag compact 2-seater sports car and mini van vehicles. Since his return to the UK in 1990 Ian Callum has worked on TWR programmes for GM's Australian

subsidiary, Holden, to-gether with projects for Aston Martin (DB7 and Vanquish), Ford (Puma), Volvo (C70), Nissan (R390 Le Mans) and, ultimately, Aston Martin DB9. Ian joined Jaguar in 1999 but continued to manage Aston Martin Design, developing the DB9 as well as directing Jaguar Design where he and his team created, amongst others, the R-Coupe, RD-6, C-X75 &

C-X16 Concepts. Heralding an exciting new era for the brand, each of his cars takes the design theme further and continues to reinforce Jaguar as a creator of cars which represent innovative, seductive performance. The first of the new models was the current XK, followed by the XF and XJ. Representing the latest in Jaguar design is the exciting all-new two-seater sports car, the F-TYPE.

Ian continues to lead a team of highly tal-ented designers at the Jaguar Design Studios in Coventry and has been acknowledged as one of the world's foremost design talents. Ian has received five honorary doctorates from universities around the world as well as being honoured as a Royal De-signer for Industry (RDI) from the Royal Society of Art (RSA). Top Gear's list of the year's most influential men - and women - also includes Ratan Tata, Chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Motors, who is praised for his investment in Jaguar Land Rover, and Sir Chris Hoy, Britain's most successful track cyclist who is a Jaguar Academy of Sport Ambassador. Press Release from Media Centre—The official Media Centre for Jaguar Land Rover.

Jaguar News Jaguar Director of Design Ian

Callum honoured as a ‘Top Gear Man of the Year 2012’

6 December 2012- Jaguar Director of Design Ian Callum has been named one of Top Gear maga-zine's Men of the Year 2012, selected by its awards judging panel for "designing beautiful cars, again and again". The accolade adds to Callum's interna-tional success this year, following the worldwide ac-claim for his design of the new Jaguar F-TYPE two-seater sports car, re-vealed at the Paris motor show in September. In its pen-profile of Callum's achievements, published in the current issue, Top Gear says: "The genius of Jaguar director of design Ian Callum isn't just in the classically exact propor-tions of his cars, it's in the way they continue to intrigue and inspire long after the initial novelty has worn off.

"In 2012 the erudite Scotsman…cemented his iconic status with the F-TYPE, ironically as classic a Jag-uar as there's been since Callum arrived there 12 years ago. Who else could have penned such a wor-thy successor to the E-Type." Commenting on his selection, Callum said: "It's an honour to be singled out by Top Gear as one of their 'men of the year,' the magazine is respected interna-tionally for its insight and its enthusiasm for all as-pects of cars and motoring. However, it is with the benefit of having such a great team around me that we have been able to deliver the cars and designs that define Jaguar today, so they, too, deserve rec-ognition for what we are achieving together." Since the introduction of the Aston Martin DB7, Ian Callum has been acknowledged as one of the world's foremost design talents. Born in Dumfries, Scotland, Ian attended a course in Industrial Design at Glasgow School of Art which was followed by a two-year course in Automobile Design at the Royal College of Art. His performance at the RCA persuaded Ford to re-cruit him immediately and from 1978 he spent 12 years working in the company's design studios in Britain, Japan, the United States, Australia and Ger-many. He was then appointed Design Manager re-

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FEBRUARY Tuesday February 5, 7.45pm. Monthly General Meeting JDCSA Police Associa-tion Building - 27 Carrington St Adelaide.

Friday February 8, 7:30 pm- 10:00 pm Monthly V12 Register Meeting , contact Roger Adamson on 0421 052 518

Sunday February 10, All British Day—The New Event Area. Echunga Recreation Ground. Between the School and the Golf Club at the Echunga end of Echunga Road which runs from the centre of Hahndorf to Echunga.

Wednesday February 13, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Monthly Meeting XJ Register at Shannons Rooms - 863-865 South Road, Clarence Gardens Members meet at Villies Cafe South Road for a meal prior to the meeting. All owners of XJ, 420G, Mk10, cars are invited to attend. Contact Bob Charman Email: charman@bigpond.net.au Hm: 82484111

Sunday February 17, First Meeting of the Compact Register for 2013 to be held at Bill Browne and Margaret Piper’s home at 58 Wentworth Pde, Hindmarsh Island (85553363).12.00 to 12.30 arrival for B-B-Q lunch. PLEASE LET MARGARET OR GEOFF (83743228.) KNOW IF YOU ARE ATTENDING THE LUNCH (this is for cratering purposes) B.Y.O..Salads, Drinks and nibblies. For those who wish to go together we will meet at the Hotel Victoria Car Park at 10.30am for 11.00am departure

Tuesday February 19, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Executive Committee Meeting VIP Building Cnr. Marion Rd and Sir Donald Bradman Drive

Thursday February 21, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Monthly Meeting E Type Register Contact Alan Baker 0429 097 729

Wednesday February 27, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Monthly Meeting SS & Daimler Register , contact Malcolm Adamson on 82783002

MARCH Tuesday March 5, 7.45pm. Monthly General Meeting JDCSA Police Associa-tion Building - 27 Carrington St Adelaide.

Wednesday March 13, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Monthly Meeting XJ Register at Shannons Rooms - 863-865 South Road, Clarence Gardens Members

meet at Villies Cafe South Road for a meal prior to the meeting. Contact Bob Charman Email: char-man@bigpond.net.au Hm: 82484111 Mob: 0421482007

Tuesday March 19, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Executive Committee Meeting VIP Building Cnr. Marion Rd and Sir Donald Bradman Drive

Thursday March 21, 2013 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Monthly Meeting E Type Register Contact Alan Baker 0429 097 729

Tuesday March 26, 2013 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Bi-Monthly Meeting Multivalve Register , contact Ron Palmer 0418 855 597

Wednesday March 27, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Monthly Meeting SS & Daimler Register , contact Malcolm Adamson on 82783002

Friday March 29—Monday April 1 NATIONAL JAGUAR RALLY 2013

APRIL Tuesday April 2, 7.45pm. Monthly General Meeting JDCSA Police Associa-tion Building - 27 Carrington St Adelaide.

Tuesday April 9, 7.30 pm Compact Register Bi-Monthly Meeting Contact: Geoff Thomas 83743228

Wednesday April 10, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Monthly Meeting XJ Register at Shannons Rooms - 863-865 South Road, Clarence Gardens. Members meet at Villies Cafe South Road for a meal prior to the meeting. Contact Bob Charman Email: char-man@bigpond.net.au Hm: 82484111 Mob: 0421482007

Friday April 12, 7:30 pm- 10:00 pm Monthly V12 Register Meeting , contact Roger Adamson on 0421 052 518

Tuesday April 16, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Executive Committee Meeting VIP Building Cnr. Marion Rd and Sir Donald Bradman Drive

Thursday April 18, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Monthly Meeting E Type Register Contact Alan Baker 0429 097 729

Wednesday April 24, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Monthly Meeting SS & Daimler Register , contact Malcolm Adamson on 82783002

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Send us your joke, funny story or funny picture for The Cat’s GiggleThe Cat’s Giggle

27 JULY 2013

Jaguar Drivers Club of

SA. Annual Dinner

- Celebrating 40 Yrs.

Watch this space!

Special Event

The Cat’s GiggleThe Cat’s Giggle Saturday April 27—Sunday April 28, McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic www.vintageandclassic.com.au

MAY Tuesday May 7, 7.45pm. Monthly General Meeting JDCSA Police Associa-tion Building - 27 Carrington St Adelaide. nformation regarding future events can be found on the club website calendar.www.jdcsa.com.au or by contacting our Events Coordinator Bill Browne on (08) 8355-1214

Carolyn, a rich blonde, buys a new auto-matic Jaguar XKR Sport. She drives the car perfectly well during the day, but at night, the car just won't move at all.

After trying to drive the car at night for a week (but without any luck), she furiously calls the Jaguar dealers and they send out a technician to her.

The technician examines the car and finds nothing wrong with it. So he turns to the blonde and asks: "Ma'am, are you sure you’re using the right gears?"

Full of anger, the blonde replies: "You fool, you idiot, how on earth could you ask such a question? I'm not stupid you know! Of course I am using the right gears; I use ‘D’ during the day and ‘N’ at night."

Thanks to Roseanne & Robin Bullock ————————————————————————————

Paddy took two stuffed dogs to the Antiques Roadshow. "Ooh!" said the presenter, "This is a very rare set, pro-duced by the celebrated Johns’ Brothers taxidermists who operated in London at the turn of last century. Do you have any idea what they would fetch if they

were in good condition?" "Sticks!" Paddy replied.

Thanks to Tim White

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Noel & Carmel Trew Used to watch MkII’s racing in Sydney. They bought a MkII, then the XJ6 and had both. But they have since sold the MkII. Merv Tucker Dave Armstrong let him drive his XJ and he loved it. Don & Kathy Tyrrell Needed an edge over his mates when courting so he bought a Mk10. Kathy was never interested in Jags until persuaded by Don. Now wouldn’t be without her X300. John Best When he was 12, his Grandad had a XJ6 and he’s wanted one ever since. He finally bought it from Grandad. Allan Davis Is from England and his Uncle Garth had one and took him for a drive. He still re-members the smell of leather (and petrol) and he said to himself, “I’ll have one, one day”. Pete & Kath Taylor Jaguar was always the epit-ome of driving in the old English TV shows. Sat in a Series 1 in 1972. The most beautiful car he had ever seen was in a car book. The two door coupe and 10 years later, he has the car and the passion is a strong as ever. Louis Marafiotti A workmate had a Series II. He drove it to town and it was like sitting in an arm chair. George & Red Hughes Went into a car yard on Grange Rd, and saw a convertible XJS. Bought the Sovereign 8 years ago Peter & Ros Holland Got his drivers licence and then bought a MkV. Then bought the XK120 and has always had Jags in the driveway ever since. Phil & Sue Prior Grew up on a rice farm and there was always competition between cars. Uncle bought a MkII and Phil kept track of that car. He couldn’t buy it so he bought an ‘S’ type instead. It all sort of got out of control after that.

Meeting closed early at 8.45pm.

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Minutes of the Mk 1, Mk 2, S Type, 420 (Compacts) Register held on Sunday 2

December at Middlebrook Estates Winery

Present Geoff & Margaret Thomas, Fred & Michelle Butcher, Tim & Sue White, Doug & Judy Tilley, Noel & Jo Orford, Bill & Heather Jones, Bob & Daphne Char-man, Bill Browne & Margaret Piper, Noel & Sheryl Second, Peter & Ros Holland, Ray & Ruth Thomas, Evan & Andrea Spartalis, Anita Whiting & Lino.

Apologies Tom & Marj Brimble. 14 cars transported 28 members to lunch at Middle-brook Winery which was very well received by mem-bers. (even the staff were interested and took photos)

Business Arising next General Meeting Feb 5th 2013 Mc Laren Vale Vintage Festival April 28th (dinner on Saturday night)

Jag Day this year. Visitor parking could be a problem. Any alternative will be discussed at Executive. Any other thoughts.

40th Anniversary Dinner on Sat 27th July at Sterralis Tea Tree Gully.

Car Talk Majority of members had nothing to report.

Ray has serviced Mk 2 Mew member Noel has brought 1963 3.4 over from Zimbabwe and is doing a minor tidy up. Next Meeting Sunday February 17th at Bill Browne & Margaret Pipers 58 Wentworth Pde Hindmarsh Island. Please let Marg & Geoff Thomas know if you are at-tending (this is for catering purposes). BYO salads, drinks and nibbles. For those who wish to go down together, we will meet at the Victoria hotel car park at 10.30 for an 11 depar-ture. NEW BUSINESS: We need to look for a new Register Secretary in Sept. 2013 Register Secretary Geoff

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Compact Register Christmas Run Middlebrook Estate, McLaren Vale

It was a great way to end the year with 28 members enjoying a run to McLaren Vale. Middlebrook Win-ery is a beautiful setting and we were delighted by the hospitality of the friendly staff. Tim White ex-pressed the register members thanks to Geoff Thomas who has done an excellent job as Register Secretary throughout the year.

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MEMBER’S PRIDE The story of cars owned and loved by our members

Most Jaguar owners fall in love with Jaguars long before they actually buy one. This was exactly the case with me. An old family friend had a Mk 1 back in the early sixties and he let me have a drive. This was the start of the long love affair. I, and then Daphne went on to own 2 ‘S’ types, an XJ6 Series 1 and a 1969 420G. The 420G was the family drive car and by far the best Jag I had owned. Then the petrol prices hit the roof, so we decided to downsize to a Toyota Corolla. Great little car but in hindsight, the worst thing we ever did was sell the Jag. To this day we still look for that old ‘G’. The number plate was ROZ-222 and it was a light metallic blue.

“the worst thing we ever did was sell the Jag” Then in 2006, Daphne and I watched a TV episode called “A car is reborn” with Mark Evans. In this pro-gram, he completely restores an old ‘E’ type, and it was then that Daphne dropped those famous words, ‘That would be nice to do someday’. She should have known better because it was only a few years earlier that she saw a couple on a touring motor cycle and said the same thing! Bob being an ex motor cycle cop brought one home two days later.

So, now with this new idea firmly planted, I remembered that my old Jaguar mate, now living in Broken Hill and driving a 420G, had bought another one for spares. This car had sat in a shed for many years. After several phone calls, the old car in the shed belonged to Bob and Daff. We had the motor completely stripped and rebuilt from the bottom up. This was done in Broken Hill by Jag-uar expert, Paul Zammit. The car was then driven home and the restoration began. In all, it only took about 8 weeks to have the car looking like it does today. Another mate and I bought 3 other 420G’s to provide us with nec-essary parts. The car was stripped back to bare metal for the paint work. Everything was re-chromed. The interior was all redone, including the boot. Today, the car is back to its

original best. It is an absolute pleasure to drive. It is the pleasure you get that only other Jaguar drivers know about. I said earlier that sell-ing the old 420G was the worst thing we ever did, but buying and restoring this one is the best thing we ever did.

Bob and Daphne Charman. BD420G

The Story of BD420G “. . . buying and restoring this (car) is the best thing we ever did.”

- Bob and Daphne Charman

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Double Honours For Double Honours For Jaguar In Business Jaguar In Business

Car AwardsCar Awards Jaguar XF and XJ claim honours in Business Car Awards 2013 XF named Executive Car of the Year XJ winner of the Luxury Car of the Year Awards determined entirely by the busi ness car industry, reflecting the opinions of business motorists and fleet operators and service providers

The Jaguar XF has been named Business Car's Executive Car of the Year for a second consecutive year, while XJ has taken the title of Luxury Car of the Year in the 2013 Business Car Awards.

Paul Barker, Business Car Editor, said: "The Jaguar XF and XJ are two excellent products that combine the classy ap-peal necessary to succeed in these top-end sectors with the efficiency, quality and performance business car operators and drivers look for.

"The corporate sector is the most demanding of customers, and despite strong competition Jaguar's double success illustrates the excellent job it is doing."

The Business Car Awards are the only honours in the company car and van industry that are solely voted for by the readership. Re-printed from the official Media Centre for Jaguar Land Rover

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