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CRUISING, NOT STREAMING

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Classical Gas | 3January | February 2020

CRUISING, NOT STREAMING

Vehicle make and model names and logos are property of their respective owners and their inclusion does not apply sponsorship of or affiliation with Hagerty or any of its products or services. Hagerty Insurance Agency, LLC, (HIA) determines final risk acceptance. Purchase of insurance through HIA is not required to receive optional products or services through Hagerty Drivers Club, The Shop, or DriveShare. Hagerty, the Steering Wheel Logo, HAGERTY FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE CARS and THE SHOP ASSEMBLED BY HAGERTY are registered or common law trademarks of The Hagerty Group, LLC ©2019

About ClAssiCAl GAs

Classical Gas is the official magazine of CXKJR/CCMGC, and is

published bi-monthly. All articles, technical tips,

offerings and opinions seen in Classical Gas are for your enjoyment

and edification. The executive, authors, editors and publishers cannot be held

responsible for errors, omissions or misinterpretation of content.

Advertisements are not endorsements. As always, please use your own

judgement.

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and photographs are all gladly welcomed. Please contact

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Monthly Club Membership MeetingsOur club meetings take place at 7:30 pm at the Burnaby Lake Clubhouse

3760 Sperling Avenue (foot of Sprott at Sperling) normally on the second Tuesday of each month.

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On The Cover2019 Jaguar F-Pace at Highway 101 Mile O in Lund, BC.

On loan to Ian and Doreen Newby when their XJ8L Vandenplas was in Jaguar Richmond’s service department for extensive maintenance.

Photo by Ian Newby.

In This Issue...Calendar of Events 5

Board Members & Club Contacts 6

JCNA News 7

MG News 9

New Years Eve Party; Tony Cox Memorial Run 11

Curious About Electric Cars [Les Garbutt] 12

Heritage Classic 2020 13

2020 Club Vision [Malcolm Reith & Mike McChesney] 14

2020 Club Events 15

Some Tips on Car Preparation [Peter Tilbury] 17

Christmas Party 18

Advertiser Index 19

Tony Cox Run Pub Quiz 21

Collectibles Night; Easter Bunny Run 22

CXKJR/CCMGC Student Award [Jennifer Orum] 22

CXKJR/CCMGC Club Advisor List 24

2019 CXKJR/CCMGC Club Awards 25

Last Word: Octagon Open House; St. Georges Show; 26 VanDusen ABFM; E-Type/XJ Clubs [Jim McLagan]


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FebruaryFeb 23

Octagon Motors Open House*[see page 26]

MarchMarch 10

Collectibles Night *[see page 22]

March 14Spring Run & Lunch *

[see page 23]

March 19 – 22JCNA AGM, Las Vegas

March 25 – 29Vancouver International Auto

Show 100th Anniversary

AprilApril 5

Easter Bunny Run *[see page 22]

April 25Tulip Rallye

www.tuliprallye.org

April 26LAMB St. Georges Show

[see page 26]

MayMay 2

Drive Your MG or Jaguar Day*

May 16All British Field Meet

VanDusen Botanical Garden[see page 26]

May 17All-British

Vancouver Whistler Run[see page 26]

May 23Wings & Wheels

Abbotsford Flying Club

JuneJune 1 – 5

NAMGAR’s GT-45Colorado Springs, CO

June 20 – 21Seattle/Portland Jaguar

Club Tour

June 28 – July 1NAMGBR’s MG2020

Calgary

June 29 – July 3GoF West

Welches, OR

June (tba)Belcarra Kaffee Klatch *

JulyJuly 11

BC Collector Car Appreciation Day Run *

July 18Western Washington ABFM

July 19Jaguar Owners Club of Oregon

JCNA Concours

July 24 – 26Jaguars on the Island

AugustAugust 1

Jaguars on the Green

Aug 14 – 16 Heritage Classic Weekend *

[see p. 13]

SeptemberSept 5

Crescent Beach Concours

Sept 11 - 13 (tentative)Presidents’ Run*

Sept 12-13Jaguar Owners Club of Oregon

JCNA Slalom

Sept 26Sea to Sky All British Rally

Sept 27LAMB Autojumble

NovemberNov 10

CXKJR/CCMGC AGM & Elections *

DecemberDec 8

CXKJR/CCMGC Annual Awards & Potluck*

CXKJR/CCMGC Events are indicated by an (*) and bolded.

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IMPORTANT CXKJR/CCMGC CONTACTSJaguar President [email protected]

Malcolm Reith 778-987-5858

MG President Mike McChesney 604-316-1175 [email protected]

Jaguar Vice-President [email protected] Robert McCullough 778-991-0827

MG Vice-President [email protected] Ken Magnus 250-240-0185

Jaguar Past-President ims.telus.net Ian Newby 604-618-2537

MG Past-President [email protected] Doreen Newby 604-985-4020

Treasurer [email protected] Allen Brown 604-264-0930

Secretary [email protected] Brian McBride 604-931-6563

Trustee [email protected] Troy Bell 604-613-8897

Trustee [email protected] Joe Carroll 604-988-2497

Trustee [email protected] John Morse 604-594-8992

Trustee [email protected] Ian Newby 604-618-2537

Trustee [email protected] Jerry Parkhill 604-794-3652

Membership & Club Roster [email protected] Norm & Diane Stanley 604-418-9712

NAMGAR Chapter Coordinators [email protected] Peter & Anne Tilbury 604-535-0648

JCNA Concours Chair [email protected] Malcolm Reith 778-987-5858

JCNA Chief Judge [email protected] Les Garbutt 604-266-9086

JCNA Director, NW Region [email protected] Carole Borgens 604-514-8414

Classical Gas Senior Editor [email protected] Jennifer Orum 604-880-7598

Classical Gas Technical Editor [email protected] Joe Carroll 604-988-2497

Classical Gas Assistant Editors Joanne Gaspard [email protected] Robert McCullough [email protected]

Classical Gas Distribution [email protected] Rhonda Gale 604-521-3021

Little Classical Gas Editor [email protected] & Marketplace Allan Lawrence 604-937-0439

A/V Production Editor [email protected] Vito Donatiello 604-980-0457 Jim Severs [email protected]

Website Administrator [email protected] Mike Harford 604-464-2212

Event Committee Chair [email protected] Robert McCullough 778 991 0827

NEWBY PANTHER AT NEWBY PANTHER AT RICHMOND CHARITY EVENTRICHMOND CHARITY EVENT

Doreen & Ian Newby with their 1972 Panther Model J72 roadster (serial #72) at the A Not So Silent Night charity

evening last November at Jaguar Land Rover of Richmond. The occasion was the Richmond Christmas Fund’s largest fund raising event of 2019. The J72 was designed to evoke the Jaguar SS100 produced by SS Cars of Coventry, English, from 1936 to 1939. Custom built for the Panther Cars distributor in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this J72 was found in a small town in Tennessee. It is Jaguar-powered,

with a Jag gear box, differential and instrumentation, and can out accelerate an E-Type. There were 368 of these luxury roadsters produced by the Panther Westwinds Company of Surrey, UK, between 1972 and 1981. [Photo courtesy of Jaguar Land Rover of Richmond.]


JCNA REPORT JANUARY 2020Carole Borgens, North West Region Director

Your JCNA Executive & Board of Directors have been busy throughout 2019 with preparations for 2020 events management as well as continuing to fine-tune all aspects of JCNA to better support affiliate clubs.

All changes will come to the AGM for member approval on Saturday, March 21 in Las Vegas. Club Delegates and Proxies may speak to the changes and vote on behalf of their clubs.

Of interest are potential changes to Concours judging, specifically judge training and re-certification. All Chief Judges have been notified of proposed changes and had an opportunity to discuss and make their thoughts known to the Concours Rules Committee Chairman. As a result they have been heard and there have been modifications presented.

A checklist for Chief Judges has been created and will be included in the upcoming Jaguar Journal. It is designed as a chronological listing of must-do steps for Chief Judges. As there is a turn-over of judges from time to time it is thought this information can be helpful

It is proposed that Concours & Slalom entries should contain insurance carrier and coverage detail.

The JCNA website is undergoing redesign and will result in enhanced functionality, membership management for clubs and ease of entering event results. This will continue over the next 2 years so as to not interrupt use by clubs.

Additional information on the AGM is located on the website home page, www.jcna.com Click on Events. The drop-down menu shows AGM – click there and past & current logos are shown – top left is Las Vegas.

While March 21st is the AGM, my role as North West Region Director includes a Board gathering the evening of Thursday the 19th, meetings all day on the 20th, AGM all day on the 21st and Board meetings again the morning of Sunday the 22nd. In addition there are educational seminars Friday and Saturday at the completion of meetings. Annual competition and achievement awards are presented Saturday evening at the wrap-up dinner. Meetings are located at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino.

Following the AGM a full report will be provided. Please contact me with any questions or concerns you have regarding JCNA operations. nn

2019 JCNA NATIONAL & REGIONAL STANDINGS: CXKJR MEMBERSNorth American ConcoursClass C12/JS Carole Borgens 1990 XJ-S 99.71333 1st Class D6XJ Gary & Lynne O’Keefe 1984 V12 VDP 9.99967 1st Class D7/XJ Stewart & Mary Bruce 1997 XJR 9.95300 1st

Northwest Regional ConcoursClass C16/SX Doreen & Ian Newby 1999 S-Type 4.0 99.79500 1stClass C18/PN Doreen & Ian Newby 1991 XJ6 99.75000 1st Class D1/PRE Stephen Plunkett & Janine Love XK120 9.98850 1st

North American SlalomClass SP/H Malcolm Reith 1993 XJS 46.543 secs 1st

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The RBW electric MGB seen by Hagerty's Nigel Matthews at the Salon Privé Concours at Blenheim Palace last August.

(Photo by Nigel Matthews)

Inspired by the Past, Designed for the Future

RBW ELECTRIC CLASSIC CARS

TT he RBW MGB Roadster was inspired by Managing Director Peter Swain’s first car when he was 17 years old – an MGB. Therefore the first of the RBW electric designs is an MGB roadster “which

affords the styling of the 60s, yet re-imagined, preserving this iconic design for the future classic motorist”. Deciding not to use old body shells, RBW partnered with British Heritage Limited to provide new shells. The body has been de-seamed, with additions including modern lighting, electric windows, central locking and air conditioning. An LCD instrument panel in the dashboard has Bluetooth connectivity and SAT/NAV.

RBW has been working with Continental Engineering Services, which has adapted one of its off the shelf 70KW electric transaxles and converted it to a rear-mounted powerplant, with the front-mounted batteries supplied by Hyperdrive. Chassis specialists Development Engineering & Enterprise created the rear sub-frame that houses the motor and related wishbone and coil spring independent rear suspension, along with the front suspension and braking systems. The first limited edition, hand-built models were delivered in the summer 2019.

Specs: KW power output (70); Range (160 miles); Recharging (8 hours); Top speed (95 mph); Equivalent bhp (94, with 226N of instantaneous torque).

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June 1 to 5: NAMGAR’s GT-45This annual North American MGA Register “Get Together” is taking place in Colorado Springs, Colorado. For a description of the event and information on the convoy to Colorado being led by Peter & Anne Tilbury, see the article on page 7 of the November December Classical Gas. Just announced – the North American MMM Register will have its annual meet in conjunction with GT-45. (MMM refers to Midget, Magna and Magnette, the overhead cam MGs produced between 1929 and 1936.) Registration for the GT is now open on www.gt45.co, which also has full details on the event program.

June 28 to July 1: NAMGBR’s MG2020

Calgary is this year’s location for the annual convention of the North American MGB Register, with the car show and banquet taking place on Canada Day. Workshops, scenic drives and social events will fill out the program, with the show at Calgary’s Stanley Park. The convention hotel is the Deerfoot Inn & Casino (https://deerfootinn.com). Registration is now available on www.namgbr.org/mg2020-2, which also has full details of the program. [Ian & Doreen Newby are planning to drive to MG2020 and will be inviting other members to join them.]

June 29 to July 3: GoF WestThe 48th Annual GoF West will take place at the Mt. Hood Oregon Resort in Welches. Gatherings of the Faithful are open to all MG models of any year, not just T-Series and other early MGs. This year’s event will feature a car show, a funkhana, a gimmick rally, technical sessions, an auction, plus non-car activities such as a croquet tournament and lawn bowling. Information and a registration form is available at https://gofwest.org/gof-west-2020 .

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New Years Day brought out 30 cars and 50 people from CXKJR/CCMGC, LAMB and the Old English Car Club. 10 CXKJR/CCMGC cars participated. And the MGAs were out in force, with 7 on the Run.

Brilliant weather was arranged by Tony Cox. The 30 mile route took an hour, going from the Campbell River Store in South Surrey, through Fort Langley and Derby Reach Park, to Port Kells. Excitement on the route was provided by a large tree branch across Armstrong Road (about 10 inches in diameter), so the cars had to divert around it on an alternative road. John Walkden from LAMB organized the re-routing of the cars.

Lunch was at Jimy Mac’s Pub in Port Kells. The annual Pub Quiz was compiled by Judy Cox, assisted by Peter and Anne Tilbury.The winners: 1st Alan Inglis & Wendy (Lotus Elan), 2nd Jim & Sue McLagan (MGB); 3rd Les Garbutt & Barbara Bell (Jaguar XKR). A tie-breaker question had to be used: “If Tony Cox was with us, how far could he drive his MGA into a forest?” [See page 11 of this Classical Gas for the Pub Quiz]

2020 came in with a bang at Ian and Doreen Newby’s New Years Eve Party in Aldergrove. The evening included a pot luck, fierce table hockey competition and bubbly at midnight. The 1942 Canadian 6-pounder anti-tank gun fired at the last strike of midnight to welcome in the New Year. Photos by Jim Severs.

50TH ANNIVERSARY NEW 50TH ANNIVERSARY NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATIONYEAR’S CELEBRATION

TONY COX MEMORIAL RUN

Richard & Sue Labossier's 1959 MGA Twin Cam, one of 7 MGAs on the Run

The gun fired at the last strike of midnight.

The tables set for dinner and bubbly.

Spectacular weather, attributed to Tony Cox.

A wide variety of British cars participated.

The 1953 MG TD owned by Ian Newby for 57 years. The hood mascot "Old Bill" by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather is dated 1917 and is a souvenir of the Great War. It depicts an archetypal WWI British "Tommy". It is possibly worth more than the car. Photo by Peter Tilbury.

The table hockey competition was fierce.

Photos by Sue Labosierre except as noted.


I’VE LONG BEEN CURIOUS I’VE LONG BEEN CURIOUS ABOUT ELECTRIC CARS, U2?ABOUT ELECTRIC CARS, U2?

SS eeing her Auctioneer husband struggling to advance the bidding at the Heritage Live Auction, my dutiful bride threw in what became the

winning bid. Ever found yourself Stuck in a Moment You Can’t Get Out Of?

Fortunately, the prize was the use of a Jaguar or Land Rover for a weekend, generously donated by Richmond Jaguar Land Rover. We were very impressed with the friendly and efficient staff at Richmond JLR when we went to pick up an all electric I-Pace. To a person they exhibited enthusiasm for the remarkable line of vehicles they sell. A clear example of Pride in the Name of Love.

Now I recognize that there are endless social and economic rationales surrounding the purchase of an electric car but who amongst us oddball enthusiasts of old English cars were ever rational when adding a vehicle to the fleet? Who hasn’t felt that Moment of Surrender when we know beyond any doubt that we must have That Car?

My point being that for myself, and I suspect for you dear reader, it has always been about performance, about Who’s Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses. Show of hands! Well, let me tell you, the I-Pace takes performance to an entirely new level. Talk about an Electrical Storm.

We had a lunch date that Friday with friends who live atop the Westwood (RIP) Plateau. Following an exhilarating run along the freeway we thought we’d better see how the I-Pace could perform on the steep grades. Humming Take Me to the Clouds Above, I planted my right foot and the car erupted up the hill. This earned me a reprimand from the passenger seat. “Don’t do that again without warning me”. I guess she didn’t recognize the tune. Coincidently, the last time we made the Westwood climb was to pick up some furniture in our 1982 air cooled VW Westfalia. Comparing that ascent,

when we couldn’t Get Out of Your Own Way, to the “get out of our way” I-Pace rocket was dramatic.

Saturday morning, we picked up our 20 something Nephew for a demonstration run out around UBC.

While awaiting a light I dutifully recommended that everyone sit up straight in their seat and place their noggin against the head rest. The absence of traffic and an open 80 kph section of road seemed ideal for an acceleration run. (Call me older but never quite mature). His naturally too cool for school demeaner evaporated with cries of “wow, OMG, unbelievable, etc.” He remarked “I’ve only ever felt that kind of thrust when taking off in a plane, but then you hear the deafening noise of the jets whereas this is silent”. High praise

indeed! The impression is one of constant G-forces, no shifting and no tapering of torque, an unrelenting pull Until the End of the World sensation.

We awoke to a light rain on Sunday (no, not that Sunday) keen to show off the I-Pace to some guests from Victoria.

Phil and Brigitte are keen race fans and we’ve been to many Historic, F1, Group C, IMSA, INDY and Endurance (read LeMans) races with these friends, so they know their way around high-performance machinery. Although amazed by the acceleration what they really wanted to see was how the I-Pace handled the twisty bits. It was time to go to Where the Streets Have No Name …. the Cypress Mountain Hill Climb.

With all of those heavy batteries down below the floor boards the centre of gravity is somewhere south

of where there is No Line on the Horizon. i.e. lower than an E-Type with flat tyres. Consequently, the I-Pace handles better than being on rails. Flying around curves and hairpins left some occupants suffering from Vertigo while displaying another advantage to passengers of pushing the limits in a silent steed. You can Scream Without Raising Your Voice!

Les Garbutt

Custom bike rack for the I-Pace, but no trailer hitch.

Les Garbutt and Barbara Bell with the 2020 I-Pace they drove for a weekend.


Descent was amusing, courtesy of the residual braking supplied by those electric motors now being turned into dynamos. I launched the cat up to 80kph then lifted my foot from the go pedal, never touching the stop pedal, only to cast off speed at a surprising rate. We were down to 30 kph before we could Breathe, giving the feeling of Running to Stand Still.

In summary, even though the I-Pace is not the Original of the Species it is indeed an impressive piece of feline technology. It takes off like a dragster, handles like a club racer, then stops on a dime giving nine cents change. She does everything you’d expect of a big South American cat. I wouldn’t be surprised to learn that it also lands on its feet although our test criteria didn’t extend to taking it that close to The Edge.

I did unearth several faults however. Foremost, the near complete lack of maintenance work leaves the backyard mechanic nothing to do. This will inevitably lead the born tinkerer into temptation and believe me this is not the place to begin a Trip Through Your Wires. Secondly, while peacefully cruising across the Lions Gate Bridge we heard the ladies in the backseat exclaim, “wow, this car is so silent we can hear everything you guys up front are saying.” Phil and I exchanged a quick look of horror

before saying “Yes, isn’t that splendid?” Adding to the risk of matrimonial catastrophe is the very real potential for bodily injury. One needs to count to ten before reacting to a green light to avoid rear ending any turtle-like gasoline powered cars in front and the regenerative braking slows the car so effectively that you need to ensure that no one is following closer that a football field behind when lifting from the go pedal. Perhaps my biggest complaint is the complete lack of the comforting roar of a well tuned engine massaged by the overtones of a few SU

carbs on full suck. One might be forgiven for thinking that a car with more torque than a tunneling machine would make a great tow vehicle. Alas, Jaguar Engineers did not see fit to provide a trailer hitch. You may install a custom bike rack, in keeping with the Green theme, but my days as

a Tri-Athlete are so far in the past they might never have happened.

Monday morning as I was returning the I-Pace to Richmond JLR I kept pondering, do I return home With You or Without You? I left the question for Another Day.

My conclusion: I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.

Over 2U?

I-Pace: The most awarded car of 2019!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Plans are underway to have the Heritage Show at spectacular Waterfront Park in North Vancouver with events throughout the August 14 – 16 weekend.

The tentative schedule:

FRIDAY Welcome Reception

SATURDAY Heritage Show Entrants Choice Awards for MG & Jaguar JCNA Sanctioned Concours Awards presented on the field British Tea & Biscuits Evening Banquet Buffet & dancing

SUNDAY Scenic Drive & Farewell Lunch

Host Hotel: North Vancouver Holiday Inn & Suites

Stay tuned for more information in the March April Classical Gas and on www.jaguarmg.com

HERITAGE CLASSIC 2020: AUGUST 14 –16


We had talked about the need for a vision to help guide our thinking for 2020 events and activities. We would be following a very successful 50th anniversary year. Big boots to fill. Our first thought was to just survive the year without being chased out of town by an angry mob waving pitchforks and torches (the flaming kind). Realizing that was a bit selfish we came up with: looking for ways to engage our members more. That would mean how can we get greater participation in our monthly meetings and events? How can we make better use of our resources like Classical Gas, Little Classical Gas, jaguarmg.com and our Facebook page? How can we attract more members?

To help turn the vision into action an Events Committee was formed. A group of experienced, talented and creative members stepped forward to form the EC. They started with a list of core events and activities, however are free to propose additional ideas.

In the September/October 2019 issue of Classical Gas (pages 12 & 13) you saw the large list of volunteers who made it a great year – again a huge thanks to all. We will need help again and hope you will find ways to join in. There are many ways you can, no matter how big or small. Bring something to show, bring someone to an event, contribute an idea to the Events Committee. We also encourage

PARTICIPATION, not only in the Club events, but also in other events and activities such as Kruise for Kids, Cars & Coffee, visiting our Sponsors and advertisers. We want to see and be seen as the best classic car club.

Also to help focus our thinking through the year the Executive and Events Committee came up with a Theme for 2020:

“A HISTORY OF INNOVATION, INVENTION AND COMPETITION”

celebrating the accomplishments of Jaguar and MG. This theme is to run through the year’s events and activities. You may be able to contribute some ideas.

In addition to highlighting the historical milestones of both iconic brands, we will be featuring the anniversaries of MG and Jaguar achievements through the years, right up to the present day. We will also explore the future of the two brands……..MG has the ZS EV and Jaguar the I-Pace with an all electric XJ saloon/sedan coming soon.

As your 2020 Presidents, our goal is to create activities and events that please all of our members at least some of the time! It’s your club.

Looking forward to a great 2020. n n

Malcolm Reith, CXKJR President & Mike McChesney, CCMGC President

Our 2020 Our 2020 Vision & ThemeVision & Theme


T he Club Events Committee is planning a large number of events throughout the year. Updates will be posted on the Club website (jaguarmg.com) as they become available. Updates will also be published in Classical Gas and Little Classical Gas. Note that the event schedule is subject to change.

Wed, Jan 1 ......................................... Tony Cox Memorial Run

Sun, Feb 2 ......................................... Newbys Super Bowl Party

Tues, Feb 11 ...................................... Valentine’s Day Theme Membership Meeting

Sun, Feb 23 ....................................... Octagon Motors Open House

Tues, Mar 10 ..................................... Mike Powley Collectibles Night

March 14 ........................................... Spring Run & Lunch

Sun, April 5 ....................................... Easter Bunny Run

Sat, May 2 ......................................... Drive Your MG or Jaguar Day

Sat, May 16 ...................................... VanDusen All British Field Meet

June (tba) .......................................... Bellcarra Kaffee Klatch

Sat, July 11 ....................................... BC Collector Car Appreciation Day Run

Fri to Sun, Aug 14-16 ........................ Heritage Classic Weekend

Fri to Sun, Sept 11-13 (tentative) .... Presidents’ Run

Sun, Nov 1 or Sun, Nov 8 ................ Kruise 4 Kids

Tues, Nov 10 ..................................... CXKJR/CCMGC AGM & Elections

Dec (tba) ............................................ Christmas Party

Tues, Dec 8........................................ Annual Club Awards & Potluck

YOUR HELP NEEDED!We are seeking volunteers for this ambitious program. If you would like to assist

with any of the above events, please contact Robert McCullough,

Chair of the Events Committee, at [email protected]

CXKJR/CCMGC 2020 Schedule of Events


Some Tips on Car PreparationSome Tips on Car Preparation

A re you thinking of driving your MG to either, or both, of this year’s National events? NAMGAR’s GT45 is in Colorado Springs (June

1 - 5), and MG2020 is in Calgary (June 28 - July 1). Preparing your car for the trip to either of these events depends on how often you drove it during the last 12 months, and whether you put it into “hibernation” for the winter months.

While most cars with BC Collector plates are insured all year long, some car owners choose to not drive their car in wet weather or during the winter. So the car checks can vary for “all year” drivers and “fair weather” drivers.

After a winter layup, the battery may need charging unless a trickle charger has been connected to the car for the winter months. A car that has been driven through the winter should not need the battery charged. However, tire pressures, including the spare, should be checked, and the tire tread and tire age should be looked at. If tires are more than 7 years old they should be replaced. Tire pressures on an MGA or MGB should be about 28 psi front and rear. For high-speed long distance trips, or driving with a loaded car, the rears can be increased to 30-32 psi.

Next, open the bonnet and do a visual check of all

hoses and wiring. Especially check the wires going to the alternator (or generator) and the coil. A lot of roadside breakdowns happen when wires or connectors break near these two items due to vibration. Hoses that are hard, or have cracks, should be changed for new ones. Keep the ones you take off to carry as spares.

While under the bonnet look at the brake and clutch fluid levels. If these are down significantly, maybe you have a leak. Look for brake fluid on the inside of wheels, on the driver’s carpet or mat, or under the clutch slave cylinder. Also look at the radiator coolant (50/50 mix antifreeze and water), either in the top of the radiator, or in the overflow bottle or bag. Then remove the piston rods in the top of the SU carburetor, and top up the piston oil as necessary – fill to the top edge of the piston. I use ATF for the carbs, but any light oil will do. Note that this oil is a consumable as it is used as you drive. And a carb without oil will not function correctly – no oil results in no piston damping, causing the needle to rise too quickly and creating an over rich mixture on acceleration.

Obviously, engine oil and gearbox oil levels should be checked prior to a long road trip. The differential oil level should also be checked a couple of times a year. Look at the steering rack boots. If they are torn or

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Check the wires and connectors on the coil, including the centre one from the distributor.

Check the wires and connectors on the back of generator (or alternator). Oil the rear bushing on the generator.

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cracked, they should be replaced (as a pair), and the steering rack oil should be topped up.

A visual check of spark plug wires and spark plug wire boots at both ends is recommended once a year. If you have points and a condenser in the distributor, then remove the distributor at least once a year to check the advance weight springs, the internal wires, and the points. Points gap should be 16 thou. Put a few drops of light oil on the bolt holding the cam and a light smear of grease on the cam surface. Similarly, a couple of drops of light oil on the rear bush of the generator should be applied once or twice a year. Check the fan belt for cracks and the correct tension.

After the under bonnet check, look at the wiper blades. Then get your favourite co-driver to assist you to check the lights, turn signals, and brake lights – you need ignition for the brake light check.

Lastly, when planning a longish trip (Colorado will be 5 days each way, while Calgary is at least 2 days each way) try to join up with other Club members. It is amazing how

much knowledge, and experience, there is in a 5-car convoy. Also the range of available spare parts will be bigger when you travel in a group.

Suggested parts to be carried will be covered in the next Classical Gas. nn


British Invasion Christmas Party!

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O nce again, Music and dancing filled the Coghlan Hall in Aldergrove on November 30, this time

for the CXKJR/CCMGC Christmas Party. The “Ready, Steady, Go” band (who also entertained club members as the Fab Fourever last spring) kept the dance floor filled, with songs of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who, the Dave Clark Five, the Beach Boys and other classic bands from the ‘60s. A great way to start off the Christmas season. n

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CCXKJR/CCMGC Club Pub Quiz – January 1st, 2020 20 Questions in 20 Minutes (Created by Judy Cox, assisted by Peter & Anne Tilbury)

Answers to this quiz will be published in the March/April Classical Gas.

A. Car Makes: example – A way to cross a river. answer – FORD

1. A war time shelter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. A child’s play thing starts this . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3. Avoid an obstacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. Susan has the key to the animal house . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5. The 16th President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B. Graphic Phrases: example - |R|E|A|D|I|N|G|. answer – Reading between the lines.

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4.

5.

Answers: 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C. Famous TV Cars: example – What was Steed’s car of choice in the Avengers? answer – BENTLEY

1. Which burgundy car appeared in all 33 episodes of a TV series between 1987 and 2000?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. What was the name of the black car in Knight Rider? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3. Patrick McGoohan drove this car in The Prisoner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. Which car was the official van for Trotters Independent Trading, driven by Del Boy and Rodney? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5. Which red car was driven by Elvis Presley in Blue Hawaii? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D. Brain Teasers: example – Guess the next three letters in the series GTNTL. answer – ITS.

1. In BC, you cannot take a picture of a man with a wooden leg. Why not? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. What 5-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3. A boy is walking down the road with a doctor. While the boy is the doctor’s son, the doctor is not the boy’s

father. Who is the Doctor? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. Your parents have 6 sons including you, and each son has one sister. How many people are in the family? . . . . .

5. How much dirt is in a hole 3 feet deep and 6 inches in diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CCXKJR/CCMGC CLUB PUB QUIZ - January 1st 2020

20 Questions in 20 Minutes20 Questions in 20 Minutes

(Created by Judy Cox, assisted by Peter & Anne Tilbury)

Answers to this quiz will be published in the March/April Classical Gas.



T he CXKJR/CCMGC Club Excellence Award was established in 2016 with funds made available from

the Club’s hosting the Jaguar Clubs of North America AGM. It provides awards for outstanding students in Vancouver Community College automotive programs. The award rewards hard work, good grades and diligence, with hopes of inspiring a passion for vintage vehicle restoration.

Eddie Chen, a student in the Automotive Service Technology Diploma Program, was selected by the College to receive our club award. It was presented to him at the VCC Fall Student Awards Ceremony November 22, 2019.

Eddie has been maintaining an A-average, the highest GPA in the class. He has an unusual background that includes a Bachelor’s degree in New Media Arts from the National Taipei University where he studied

programming, graphic design, game design, video capture clips and interactive devices. One of his hobbies was creating mechanical kinetic art works, winning an award for one made out mechanical bits and pieces.

Eddie initially became interested in cars since his father in Taiwan owned a car repair shop, specialized in fixing European cars. That’s where he learned to communicate with customers and to repair vehicles.

The year after he graduated from university, he worked as a Sales Consultant for Subaru Taiwan Motor Image. His interests include photography, playing basketball, and riding and modifying motorcycles. He indicates he is working hard to get his Red Seal designation and hopes to become a highly skilled technician who can fix supercars in the future.

Winner of 2019 CXKJR/CCMGC Award at VCCWinner of 2019 CXKJR/CCMGC Award at VCC

Mike Powley Memorial Collectibles NightMike Powley Memorial Collectibles Night

F or many years Mike Powley organized the March membership meeting as an opportunity for club members to present displays of models and/or other collectibles (not required to be car-related). The Collectibles Night is back this

year so if you have any treasured collections that you would like to share with the club, please bring them along. For further info and/or to reserve display space at the meeting, contact Ken Magnus at [email protected] or (250) 240 0185.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10th

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Easter Bunny RunEaster Bunny RunSUNDAY, APRIL 5th

C XKJR/CCMGC put on an Easter Bunny Rally for many years and it made a return last year as part of the 50th Anniversary schedule. It was such a success, it will be back again this spring. The tradition is that the winner of the rally quiz one year organizes the next year’s

event, and thus this year Steve and Sheila Kaufman are setting up the 2020 Easter Bunny Run. It will start at Garry Point in Steveston, with participants asked to arrive at 10:30 am for an 11:00 am departure. There will be questions and prizes, with Easter headgear optional. If you are planning to participate, Steve & Sheila would like to hear from you so they can estimate numbers for lunch at the restaurant. Email: [email protected]

CXKJR/CCMGC representative Jennifer Orum, award winner Eddie Chen and VCC President Ajay Patel at the November Awards Ceremony.

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T his is the first drive of the spring, so plan to get those MGs and Jaguars out of the garage and on the road! The

event will involve a drive in the Fraser Valley that ends up at Dickens Tea Room & British Museum in Chilliwack for lunch. A bonus! Mike McChesney has invited members to drop by his mountainside home after lunch – 15 minutes from Dickens – to see his 1967 Vanden Plas Princess 4 Litre R “Stone Princess” Project. His wife Karlie’s quilt artistry will also be on display, with around 30 quilts in the house and attached studio. Watch for details in Little Classical Gas and on www.jaguarmg.com .


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• MGA: MGA coupe/twin cam 1955 to 1962: John Clarke 604-291-1890

• MGB 1962 to 1974 ½: Joe Carroll 604-988-2497; Doug Gale 604-521-3021

• MGB 1974 ½ to 1980: Allan Lawrence 604-937-0439 & Kayte Lawrence 604-715-0007

• MGB GT V8: Al Riches 604-942-7370

• MG Midget: Al Inglis 604-737-0044

JAGUAR• XK 140: Jim McLean 604-925-0689

• In-line 6-cylinder: Jerry Parkhill 604-794-3652

• E-type: John Clarke 604-291-1890 Les Garbutt 604-266-9086 John Morse 604-594-8992

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The December 10 Annual Awards and Potluck evening included presentations of Club Awards for 2019.

CXKJR/CCMGC 50TH ANNIVERSARY AWARD (for outstanding contribution)

PETER & ANNE TILBURY, 1956 MGA Roadster & 1958 MGA Coupe

MCL AWARDS (for participation, sportsmanship and high point car):

MG: NORM & DIANE STANLEY, 1977 MGB Roadster JAGUAR: GARY & LYNNE O’KEEFE, 1984 Jaguar VDP V12

JOHN SHARPE AWARD (for overall contribution to the club by a Jaguar member):

JIM & MARIA SEVERS, 1994, XJS V12

OCTAGON MOTOR GROUP AWARD (for overall contribution to the club by an MG member):

ALLAN & LISA LAWRENCE, 1977 MGB Roadster

BAD PENNY AWARDS (for regular participation in club events):

MG: TROY BELL, 1979 MGB LE JAGUAR: LES GARBUTT, 2003 Jaguar XKR

MGA 50TH ANNIVERSARY AWARD (for contribution to club members, as chosen and announced by previous year’s winner):

MARJORIE & JOE CARROLL, 1967 MGB GT

For a complete list of award winners since 1962, check out the club website www.jaguarmg.com, clicking on “Club History” on the Home Page. nn

Photos by Timothy Horton.

2019 CXKJR/CCMGC CLUB AWARDS

Troy Bell (left), winner of the Bad Penny Award for MG.

Joe & Marjorie Carroll receiving the 50th Anniversary MGA Award from

last year's winner Mike McChesney.

Gary & Lynne O'Keefe receiving the MCL Jaguar Award from Jaguar

President Malcolm Reith.

MG & Jaguar Past Presidents Doreen & Ian Newby presenting the Special 50th Anniversary CXKJR/CCMGC Award to Peter & Anne Tilbury.


Requesting an Expression of Interest from early XK and E-Type owners

The Last WordThe Last WordFebruary 23: Octagon Motor Group Open HouseCXKJR/CCMGC members and their guests are invited to the annual Open House taking place Sunday, February 23 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Octagon Motors located at 1538 Venables, Vancouver. Come and listen to a presentation by Service Technician Syd McNabb on basic electrical, charging systems and starting systems, as you enjoy coffee and donuts. For further information, contact Sean Kostrzewski at [email protected] or 604-253-4145. Members are reminded that Octagon services both Jaguars and MGs, as well as a number of other classic British marques.

April 26: St. George’s British Motoring ShowPresented by the Langley Area Mostly British (LAMB) Club, this is the 15th annual show & shine to take place at the Fort Langley Community Hall on Glover Road. Sponsored by Hagerty, it is a Celebration of British Motoring History - there will be no featured marque. Over 80 British motor vehicles of all types will be on display from 10 am to 4 pm. Included this year will be vendors, music, and a silent auction. The awards include: Mayor’s Choice, Hagerty Preservation Award and People’s Choice. Entries in advance only at www.lambcarclub.org and for further information, contact Carole Borgens 604-514-8414.

Jim McLagan recently became the Western Canadian representative for the UK based E-Type and XK Clubs. He’s been a member of the E-Type club for over 10 years and discovered the monthly magazine was interesting, with articles about events and from people restoring similar cars to the work he was doing on his 1967 FHC. Discounts for club members from vendors also came in useful and another benefit was discovering events organized through the club. Sue and Jim have participated in a few, including a guided driving tour around New Zealand in 2016 and in 2019 a similar event in Greece, with the bonus of adding some new friends from the XK and E-Type clubs.

His goal is to share the benefits of the club with other Jaguar owners and try to grow the local participation. This would obviously not be a conflict with CXKJR/CCMGC activities and if we have enough

interest we would brainstorm ideas such as weekend events to some of the spectacular areas around this part of the world.

Although you are encouraged to think about joining one of the clubs this is not a requirement to participate in any events we arrange. Please scroll through the websites for the two clubs: https://www.e-typeclub.com and https://www.xkclub.com Read the digital version of the magazine and if you have any questions please email Jim at [email protected] or call 604 538 4579. n

May 16: VanDusen Gardens All British Field Meet500 cars and motorcycles are expected at the 35th annual All British Field Meet at VanDusen Gardens in Vancouver. This year’s featured marques: Triumph Stag and English Fords (all models) There will be food trucks, exhibitors, cars & parts for sale, a bandstand, awards & prizes. Friday night will be Entry Pack Pickup, a Silent Auction and socializing with fellow enthusiasts. Sunday May 17 brings the All British Whistler Run along the spectacular Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler’s Creekside Plaza. There will be a bumper plaque, a dash plaque, awards & prizes. For more details and registration forms for the Saturday Show and the Sunday Whistler Run, see www.westerndriver.com or contact Joan Stewart at [email protected] 604-736-6754

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