2010 August Classic Marque

The Classic Marque August 2010 Monthly Newsletter of the

Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia

“Cats on heat”

Patron: H. Noel Roscrow AM Your Management Committee President: Rick Luff Mobile: 0411 426 913 Email: rickluff@bigpond.com Vice President: Bob Charman Mobile: 0421 482 007 Email: charman@bigpond.net.au Treasurer: Mark Goodwin Mobile: 0488 158 151 Email: markgoodwin59@hotmail.com Secretary: Peter Holland Phone: 8271 0048 Email: secretary-jdcsa@picknowl.com.au Editor: Pete and Kathy Taylor Phone: 8288 0220 Mobile: 0422 563 876 Email: editor-jdcsa@picknowl.com.au Member Secretary: Noel Trew Phone: 8172 2071 Email: member-jdcsa@picknowl.com.au Events Coordinator: Di Adamson Mobile: 0407862758 Email: di@avenuesfinancial.com Webmaster: Tom Herraman Mobile: 0423 214 644 Email: info@jdcsa.com.au

Register Secretaries: XK, MK 7,8,9 – Rob Smith SS & Daimler – Bob Kretschmer MK 1,2,S,420 – Geoff Thomas V12 – Roger Adamson XJ, 420G, MK10 – Bob Charman E-Type – Alan Baker Multi-Valve – Peter Clarke

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Club Services Technical Officer: Geoff Mockford Phone: 8231 1233 (Bus) 0438 768 770 Regalia: Sue White and Judy Sterzl – 8270 7080, 8322 5126 Librarian – Tom & Marj Brindle 8387 0051 Historic Vehicle Registration Inspectors: North: – Don Evans 8251 1575 Central:– Evan Spartalis 8362 8116 Geoff Mockford 8223 1997 South:– Onslow Billinghurst 8325 1971 Log Books: Peter Holland:

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Club Representatives: Australian Council of Jaguar Clubs – ACJC Bob Charman 8248 4111 Federation of Historic Motoring - FHMC Don Tyrell 8371 0015 0417 818069 Marque Sports Car Association - MSCA Barry Kitts 8391 1759 All British Day: Neil Raw TBA

Front cover It’s Cats on the track for the SAJDC. To see club members getting into the spirit of the racing history for the marque is not only exciting but a great direction for many members to consider. The sport is not only affordable but fun for drivers as well as the club members who support them.

A Class Metal Finishers

Fox Creek Winery

Sports Car Centre– Kent Town 1

MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF THE JDCSA 6TH JULY 2010 Meeting opened by President Rick Luff at 7.40pm.

people at this years event, so Register Secretaries, please get your numbers together.

Secretary’s Report 

A.N.Z. Bank statement‟s received.

Apologies: Robin & Roseanne Bullock, Ray & Barb Offe, Darryl Leyton, Evan Spartalis, Brian & Sue Walker, B Mayman, Roger Adamson, Don & Marg Evans, Margaret Piper, Doug & Sue Harrison, Matt & Kathleen Gill.

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National Storage cost‟s to increase.

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Southern Motor Vehicle‟s Club report.

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Sporting Car Club report.

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Fox Creek newsletter.

Guests & New Members: Nil

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Bay to Birdwood entry forms available.

Minutes from previous meeting - 1st June 2010.

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Various interstate club magazines tabled.

No business arising.

President’s Report Rick reminded the meeting of the importance of signing the attendance book for tonight‟s meeting.

Treasurer’s Report Mark Goodwin is overseas at the present time, so we do not have a report to date.

Membership 

372 Renewals sent out.

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223 Received to date.

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149 Outstanding.

He then stated, “Some say, that he sleeps with a copy of Australian Classic Car Year Book under his pillow and that his undies are made from Beige Coloured Connolly Leather, he is the Sharman!” and handed the microphone to Bob Charman.

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Vice President’s Report

Editor’s Report

Bob advised the meeting of the details of Club run to the Adelaide Zoo. It was decided by the meeting that the Club would arrange the lunch arrangements under the large trees outside the main entrance. The admission price to the Zoo could be subsidized by the Club. The Executive will review it and advise.

The date will also be advised

The SS and Pushrod Register‟s minutes are a problem due to the dates of their meetings, so the Editor will now publish their minutes of the previous month. Peter thanked all those who submitted photo‟s but also appealed to the meeting to send in more.

He thanked the meeting for the response to the Mallala Sprint meeting last Sunday.

Noel advised the meeting that he and Carmel are traveling overseas next month and would appreciate all outstanding renewals in before he leaves.

Web Master Not present.

The Bay to Birdwood tickets for the Gumeracha Hospital lunch and viewing spots will be available soon. A show of hands indicated approx. 40 people. Date 26th Sept.

Tickets for the Club Christmas Dinner on Saturday the 30th Oct, are available from Carmel Trew. We would like to see 100

Event’s Co coordinator Di Adamson has put her hand up to take on this position. This gesture was warmly received by all at the meeting.

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Register Reports SS & DAIMLER: Next meeting 28th July.

Considering change of dates after Christmas.

E TYPE: Nil COMPACT: Next meeting at Phil Pryor‟s home at 1 Salrac Ave, Marion 10th July.

Renmark run in November, only two deluxe rooms left for those who want to join in the fun.

XK, 7, 8, & 9 REGISTER: Next meeting tomorrow night at Rob Loffler‟s, 729 Blewett Springs Road, McLaren Flat.

Rob Smith also discussed getting of copy of the recent Mid Summer Murders program that featured an XK120.

MULTI VALVE: Next Meeting at Reg Wyman‟s, Chandlers Hill Road on the 27th of July. 7.30pm for 8pm On the 19th of September having a Sunday Drive to Hahndorf with walking tour and lunch.

XJ, 420G, and MK10: Next meeting at Shannons on Wednesday the 14th. 7.30pm.

Villi‟s beforehand if you wish. Bob thanked his register for their turn out at Mallala on Sunday.

He also thanked Rick Luff for his deliberate spin out on his last lap, just to thrill to crowd.

MSCA: Barry Kitts spoke about the pleasant Sunday at Mallala and thanked our members who from time to time help out with the Flag Marshalling. He spoke about the „Limited intelligence‟ of some drivers who put their cars on the race track. He said that when the Helmet goes on - the brains turn off! (He was not, of course, referring to Jaguar Drivers.)

Rick Luff also wished to thank the members for their support. In particular, Peter Taylor, Peter Holland, Chris Waldock, Alan Baker and Brian Walker for assisting to get his XJS on the track. Bob Charman said it looked spectacular the way the other cars avoided him when he turned his car around to see who was following!! Barry said the next „come and try day‟ is on the 8th of August and that after last week‟s event there is a Porsche going cheap.

ACJC: Bob still waiting for the next meeting in August.

FEDERATION REPORT: A comprehensive report was given to the meeting by Neil Murrie. The report will be published in C.M. GENERAL BUSINESS 

All British Day. Featured marque next year will be Jaguar.

V12 REGISTER: July meeting cancelled.

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August – A Go-Karting day is in the planning stages. Perhaps at Richmond where you can Kart at a cost of $25 for 25 laps.

A centre display of 25 Jaguars will be the highlight.

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The J.C.C.C. and J.D.C.S.A. will combine with a time line of cars.

CLUB SERVICES

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LIBRARIAN: Plenty of books and magazines.

Anniversary at Silverstone. Jaguar „D‟ type.

And XK‟s for the Southern Hemisphere all in now.

Other Jags will be parked under the trees near the entrance.

Rick thanked the XJ, 420G and Mk10 Register for tonight‟s supper.

REGALIA: Great Response to our super sale.

Tonight‟s specials, everything is just $10 and T shirts out for $1 each.

Next meeting Tuesday 3rd of August 2010 at the Police Club, Carrington St, Adelaide.

Meeting closed at 8.20pm

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PRESIDENTS REPORT J U L Y 2010

Di‟s role is not to: 

Organise a run on somebody‟s good idea

Recently, after a year of indecision, I sold the Vanden Plas. It went to a good home and will continue its existence, being enjoyed and appreciated by another classic car buff.

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Chase up register secretaries for run info

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Be surprised to hear of a run that had gone ahead without her consultation.

I replaced it with a four cylinder Japanese car which, being new, starts and stops when I want it to and where everything works. It handles brilliantly, runs on the smell of an oily rag and has more air bags than there is space to put them. But it‟s not complete; there is something missing. While I am not one to personify inanimate objects by given them names, my new car, despite its technical wizardry, is devoid of the thing that all of my Jaguars have had in spades. This car has no soul. It does all I ask of it with sewing machine precision, but when all is said and done, it‟s just a car.

This role is an important one as most of the fun aspects of our club are club runs. We have been lacking a coordinated approach of late and it has become quite messy. We‟ve only achieved a harmonious outcome because of the good will and sensibilities of our members. Di‟s job is the smooth out the creases so please support her and remember all club events must be coordinated via Di. Regards Rick

When you climb aboard a Jaguar you enter a partnership; an agreement. You are both going somewhere. You do it together.

As well as that I no longer feel special on the road. I wonder why passing Jaguar drivers aren‟t waving back at me until I realize that I‟m invisible. I‟m just another motorist.

On another note I would like to welcome Di Adamson in the role of Events Coordinator.

This position is somewhat similar to the role of Sporting Secretary, which is an executive position according to our constitution. It will be great to have Di sit around the exec table to help me keep the rest of the exec in order!

Di‟s role is quite straight forward. She will: 

Co-ordinate the runs proposed by the register secretaries and slot them into the club calendar of events

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Update the webmaster on approved events for listing on the web and in CM

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Have executive authority to approve the listing of various events after consultation with the relevant register secretary 4

REMINDER JAGUARS NEVER FORGET

But their owners sometimes do Renewals have all been posted out and I would like to thank those Members who have returned their Membership forms and log books.

After the 26/07/2009 I will be on holidays and will not be doing any more Renewals for year 2010/2011.

If you are not financial and have not rejoined by the 26/07/2010 you will possibly have to pay a rejoining fee.

Members who have not renewed and currently have their Vehicles on Historic Registration are no longer legally allowed to drive their Vehicles and JDCSA have to inform the Department of Motor Registration.

Membership Secretary Noel Trew 8172 2071

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Regalia Coordinator(s)

WANTED This position is now available within the Club. It is a position that suits say an enthusiastic couple or two couples.

During 2009 – 2010 we have reduced the stock levels with a view to changing the process for the coordinator(s). What we have in mind is for a smaller number of product lines with the Jaguar embroidery e.g.

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Fleecy Vests Polo Shirts – men’s and ladies Caps Fleecy Jumpers Jackets

A quantity of say 6 of each size would then be held in stock so that a member could order on-line or at a general meeting with the coordinator(s) and the items would then be posted or collected from a later meeting.

Ron & Claire Palmer (through Palmer Agencies) have offered to continue to supply the club with the product lines and assist the coordinator(s) with product line choices and the embroidery.

The club’s lock-up could be utilised for this purpose or alternatively if the member has space at home that would be OK. This means that at a general meeting the coordinator(s) only need bring a sample of each size along (as the same manufacture would be used for the product lines this eliminates the need for multiple samples). In addition to the above the various badges and other small items would be available for sale at a meeting.

In addition the coordinator(s) would be responsible to maintain a cash float, bank sales monies, send the banking receipt to the Treasurer, maintain stock levels, and sell Regalia at Jag Day. Should anyone be interested in this role please either talk to Rick or me.

Regards Tim White

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Regalia Think of others this winter……

Presents at Christmas and Birthdays for family & friends at unbelievable prices

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$5

Men’s Polo’s

(JDCSA Logo – Maroon only) 2 x 2XL & 1 x 3XL

 1 x Daimler logo’d Fleecy L/Sleeve

$10

(Large)

 Wool Vests (XS & S)

Black

$10

 Van Heuson L/S 1 x 43 (White) & 2 x 42 (Blue)  Overall’s 87R

$10 $10

 Ladies Polo’s

$10

White or Red V Neck (12/14/16/20

$10

 Button Front

White or Red or Blue  Zip Front White or Red or Blue

$10

Button Front

 Blue or Grey Shirts - Chambray’s, Denim & Van Heuson (Blue or White)

$10

10/12/14/16/20

Most items are now marked down 75% or more

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T HE F EDERATION OF H ISTORIC C LUBS 19 T H J UNE 2010 A recent meeting of the FHMC clarified the following points: 1. All LHD vehicles must have a LHD exemption certificate carried in the vehicle at all times. Apply at Regency Motor registry.

2. Vehicles eligible for historic rego are: 

RHD vehicles 30 years or more, rolling date

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LHD vehicles last date eligible, end 1973

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LHD vehicles eligible for full rego, 30 years rolling date

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LHD vehicles younger than 30 years rolling must convert to RHD or wait for 30 year anniversary.

3. Child restraints, new law from 1 July 2010, Historic Registered vehicles exempt. However, the wording i n the act is not clear regarding vehicles fitted with seat belts and they may have to comply with the new law.

4. Some insurance companies require engineer’s certificate for vehicles fitted with seat belts, if that vehicle did not have manufacturer’s seat belt anchor points from new. Check with your insurer. This also has implications with the government 3 r d party injury insurer, who are now pursuing “at fault drivers” for a $300 excess and “full recovery” of DUI claims.

5. Imported vehicles modified from origi nal after end 19988 are being refused import permit. Proof of date of alteration is on the importer including photo evidence. Photo is also required of vehicle prior to loading and a copy should be with the invoices.

Vehicles imported prior to the end of 1988 will have the year of manufacture altered to the year of modification. This has implications for LHD vehicles. Refer to 30year rolling date for the need to convert to RHD. This change to import regulations will stop many imports. For example, a MKII Jaguar fitted with a Supra gearbox, which is a year 2000 part and therefore fitted after 1988, will now be refused entry and when presented at a port of entry – impounded. Remember, any vehicle with A/C mus t comply with the CFC permit conditions.

6. Vehicles on historic rego (CHVR) are not to be used for “Hire or Reward” which also extends to the following: 

Reward is deemed to be displaying a sign/logo/phone number of a current business. This is only acceptable if there is proof that the business has been ope rating continuously from the era of the vehicle and the vehicle was used by that business.

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SS and Pushrod Engine Register held at the home of Rosemary and Bob Hill-Ling on Wednesday 30 Jun 2010 Present: Bob Hill-Ling, Bruce Fletcher, Bob Kretschmer, Malcolm Adamson, Brenton Hobbs, Ross Rasmus, Des Brown Apologies: Ross Gogler, John Lewis, Jack Richardson The Minutes of the May Meeting were accepted as being a true record of the meeting.

Matters Arising: NATIONAL RALLY at WAGGA WAGGA 17-19 September 2010. Ross Rasmus reported: 

Current Confirmed Attendee Nos. o NSW 22 persons

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Qld. 44

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Vic. 18

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SA 29

Particular apologies include Nik Cirakovik (Vic) & Bob Hill-Ling (SA)

Malcolm Adamson reported that JDCSA supplied paraphernalia, eg. Banner & badges will be ready in time.

Bob Kretschmer reported that the NZ SS Register had advised as follows: “We do not have any plans to celebrate the 75 year anniversary of the SS pushrod engine milestone. We run an SS Register which is spread throughout NZ (newsletter only) and not a club as such.”

Ross Gogler advised that he had not heard anything from England re the same event.

Detailed Matters to be confirmed; 

Entertainment

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SS Logo on Hotel menus

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Rally Packs

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Name Tags

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Badges (JDCSA)

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Theme

Ross had received some suggestions for possible inclusion in a Quiz GENERAL BUSINESS: JDCSA: Malcolm advised that JDCSA would like to see all Registers make up a table at the next annual dinner Saturday 30 Oct. See CM for details. Please advise MA direct.

SS Register June Minutes cont The CM Editor Peter Taylor needs copy of SS Register Meeting minutes by noon the day following our meetings which Hon Sec. Bob is not able to provide.

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It was considered that JDCSA should revert to previous practice whereby the previous month’s minutes were published.

Bob to re-send May minutes to PT in time for him & Malcolm to table at the next JDCSA Executive meeting 13 July.

There was a general discussion about plastic number plates. See also CM. Des Brown advised that a 1933 cream & brown SS was currently advertised for sale in England & wondered if it was an ex- Australian vehicle!

Malcolm advised that he purchased the 1 1/2l sedan presently used by Brenton Hobbs from Kevin Field in 1966.

TECHNICAL: Ross Rasmus still requires 2 x 6.70 x 16” Firestone cross-ply tyres Des Brown had confirmation that the Mk 1V fuses were system-marked.

Ross Rasmus advised that detailed & valuable information regarding changes to electric systems from + to earth over to – to earth needs to be carefully considered as the ignition coil was also involved.

The Austin Healy web site www.healy6.com bulletin.htm was especially helpful.

In addition, the Lucas Technical Series, Lesson 3 – Coil Ignition was also helpful.

Bruce Fletcher advised that modern batteries which are not frequently used, benefit from the use of a battery monitor. Lengthy discussion ensued.

REMINDERS: See also current Classic Marque. General Meetings 1st. Tuesday each month.

SS Register to set up room 5 Oct. JDC Annual Dinner 30 Oct.

SS Register to make up & book a table.

NEXT MEETINGS: 28 July at Ross Rasmus (Bruce Fletcher will be an apol.)

25 August at Bob Kretschmer. AGM. Nominations for President & Register Secretary required 29 September at John Lewis 27 October at Bruce Fletcher 24 November at Des Brown December No Meeting 20 January - Sunday BBQ lunch at Malcolm Adamson’s beach house at Seaford.

Supper: Thankyou Rosemary Minute Distribution: R.J. Kretschmer Register Secretary

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Minutes of the Compact Register held at the home of Jo & Noel Orford on the 8th June 2010 Present: Noel & Jo Orford, Geoff & Marg Thomas, Colin Haese, Ray Thomas, Doug Tilley, Judy Sturzl, David Davidson, Bill Jones, Noel & Carmel Trew, Philip & Sue Prior, Tim White, Tom & Marj Brindle.

Apologies: Marg Haese, Stewart, Ros Holland.

General Business 

Renmark deposits required (21 Deluxe rooms now booked)

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Annual Dinner tickets and bookings available now.(I have some $45-00 per head.)

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The run to Greenock was well received

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XJ register will hold a run to the Zoo and a meeting at the Murray Bridge races

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Key rings are available for First aid kits

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The Christmas function was discussed

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Jag Day will be held on 17th October

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AGM to be held in September and Geoff indicated that he would continue as register secretary.

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Ray. Found a 1/18 scale MK 2 model by Model Icons in UK only 3500.to be made. Price T.B.A.

Car Talk Tim:

NTR. Squeak in brakes still continuing

Noel O: NTR Tom:

NTR

Ray:

Fuel sender unit fixed, brakes dragging, new brake pistons coming.

Peter:

NTR

David:

Rattle in back door fixed, by closing it properly

Noel T:

Car for sale MK2 $18,900.00

Colin:

NTR

Phil:

Carby repair, knock in engine.to be looked at.

Bill: Minor rattle and major rattle. Bucket guide loose.(fixed thank you, Peter) Monaco Grand Prix was fantastic. He saw a Mark 2 in ROME. Doug:

Wipers fixed. Series 3 for sale.( now sold)

Geoff:

NTR car went well to Greenock

This is your Life (in cars) Noel Orford

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Noel was born in N.S.W.(Gods country) and while on a working holiday met Jo. He is now a South Australian. As an apprentice he worked for The Rootes group, also Ford & Holden. He has had many cars Fords, Holdens also Buick, Essex, M.G.’s and DAIMLER. Thank You to Jo & Noel for their hospitality.

Next Meeting is at the home of Phil & Sue Prior 1 Salrak Ave, Marion. 82766136/0418841032.

Minutes of the XJ, Mk 10 & 420G Register Meeting held at Shannon’s Clubrooms, 863 South Rd Wednesday, 14th July 2010 Present: Bob & Daphne Charman, David Bicknell, Martin O’Dea, Steve Attard, Roy Malandain, Martin O’Dea, Ray & Barb Offe, Robin & Roseanne Bullock, Warren & Carolyn Bullock, Brad Hoare, Peter & Ros Holland, Rick Luff, Darryl & Fay Leyton, Rick Perry, Borys Potiuch, Evan Spartalis, Noel & Carmel Trew.

Apologies: Pete & Kath Taylor, Jay Russian, John & Claire Evans, Hayden Isaac, Don & Kathy Tyrrell.

General Business Our Register Christmas Dinner will be held on Saturday the 27th November on the H.M.S. BUFFALO at Glenelg. The cost will be $35 per head. This includes a 3 course meal and a few surprises. Names can now be given to Bob. We have 28 already.

The week end trip to Renmark with the Compact Register was discussed. The date for this event is November the 20th. Rooms are almost full, so don’t delay.

This years Jag Day was discussed. The committee will meet for the first time this year at Bob’s place on Sunday the 1st of August at 9.00am for Breakfast and meeting. Any new faces welcome.

Just let Bob know for catering.

Bob proposed a Register run to Cudlee Creek on Sunday the 5th of September. We will meet opposite Tea Tree Plaza and travel up to Cudlee Creek. We can visit the Gorge Wildlife Park before having lunch at the Restaurant tavern. Approx. 20 people indicated they will attend.

Bob detailed this years Xmas Race Day at Murray Bridge on Sunday the 5th of December. Cost will be the same as last year $50 per head. Full details will be announced shortly. Names can be given to Bob. We have 38 people so far.

Bob outlined this years Club Dinner on Saturday the 30th of Oct. As Noel and Carmel are off overseas (again) for a month, they have given tickets to Bob to sell while they are away.

Barb Offe has the tickets for the (Bay to Birdwood) Gumeracha Hospital lunch and viewing. They too are off on holidays so Bob has those tickets as well. $13 each so get in early.

Car Talk Steve Attard: He now has the shed he’s been looking for.

David Bicknell: N.T.R. Martin O’Dea: Martin wished to thank Robin Bullock for the advice given to him about the micro switch. He’s also put new tyres (kuhmo) on. But, he did drive down to Darryl Leyton’s a few days ago and noticed a strange noise coming from the back of the car. Darryl fixed the problem by simply closing his back door.

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Robin & Roseanne Bullock All going fine.

Warren & Carolyn Bullock Whilst overseas in England they visited the Beaulieu Museum. Will bring some photos next meeting.

Bob & Daphne Charman: Whilst on the hoist at Evan’s it was noticed there were a few rust looking spots in the paint work. As the car has only just been back to bare metal, I was slightly horrified. Took the car straight to the painters who think it is a fault in the paint. He is going to repaint the entire lower half of the car.

Roy Malandain: The car started fine so he left it as it was.

Ray & Barb Offe: N.T.R. Brad Hoare: Series 3 has new battery.

Peter & Ros Holland: N.T.R. Rick Luff: The XJ is gone to a new home. Rick also thanked all those who came to Mallala last meeting.

The meeting took a short break as Daphne entered the building. She had been to another meeting.

Darryl & Fay Leyton: The shoulder not getting any better. Off to the surgeon next week. The XJ in the shed. Derek’s been repainted ready for when the shoulder is back to normal.

Rick Perry: N.T.R. Borys Potiuch: Car on blocks. Rear hub to come off to replace bearings.

Evan Spartalis: Hands still not good.

Noel & Carmel Trew: Speedo playing up, but only over 60. The meeting told them that it is easily fixed. Don’t go over 60. See you in September with all the holiday pics.

Next meeting Wednesday 11th August, 2010 Meeting closed 8.30pm Bob Charman Register Secretary

Minutes of the V12 Register Meeting No meeting was held for July 2010 Next Meeting – 13th August 2010 at Roger & Di Adamson’s Roger Adamson, Register Secretary

Atheism is a non-prophet organization

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Minutes of the Multivalve (XJ40 to current series) No minutes received for July meeting

BAY TO BIRDWOOD September 26th 2010 An open invitation is again extended to the Jaguar Drivers Club of SA from the Gumeracha DSM Hospital Auxiliary View the Bay to Birdwood Rally from the Grandstand Style Hospital Lawns with good company & good food.

Tickets are limited and can be purchased direct from Barbara Offe, or at a General/Register (XJ) Meeting, or direct from the Hospital. Group bookings through all Registers would be most welcome.

This could be organised as individual Register runs to the Hospital if the Secretaries wish, as it is a fabulous Club day.

BYO:

Chairs, tables, & drinks (alcohol ok).

Have a great day and support a local Hospital.

LUNCH:

B-B-Q & SALAD, DESSERT, TEA AND COFFEE Only $13.00 per person (Children $6)

Information/tickets are available from Ray or Barbara Offe on 8389 4436, Bob Chalmers on 8248 4111, or the Hospital receptionist direct on 8209 9200.

I thought I saw an eye doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned out to be an optical Aleutian

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Minutes of the Meeting of the XK, 7, 8, 9 Register Held at Rob & Vicki Loffler’s home – 7th July 2010 Present: Rob & Vicki Loffler, Peter & Ros Holland, Rod & Peggy Davis, Onslow & Wendy Billinghurst, Richard Smith, Julian Lugg & Rob smith.

Apologies: John Dunning, Doug & Sue Harrison, Moira Lugg, Robin & Deidre Ide, Peter & Judy Goodale & John & Lindsay Williams.

BUSINESS: 

Club key rings given out to members.

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Border run on 15th to 17th October 2010. Nearing finalization. Finishing up with SA Jag Day 17th October.

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REMINDER: - Next month’s General Meetng at the Police Club on Tuesday 3 rd September is the register’s turn to supply supper and organise seating.

Car Talk: Richard Smith: Car painted OK. Shannons has supported Richard in his dilemma.

Rob L: XK 120 still warm undercover and stationary.

Julian Lugg: Small painting job continuing.

Peter Holland: NTR Onslow Billinghurst: Has started recently and now has no leak from the brake booster!!

Rod Davis: Car in storage. Working on spare motor.

Rob Smith: All OK. Thanks to Rob & Vicki Loffler for their hospitality and supplying supper.

New Business Next register outing will be on Sunday 19th September with a visit to Fort Glanville.The historic fort will be open for inspection. Activities on the day will be: 

Firing of the cannons at 2pm;

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Military enactments of 1880;

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Parade of uniformed army personnel;

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Inspection of buildings and grounds;

Entry fee $8 for adults Fort Glanville is situated on the corner of Military Rd and Bower Rd. Picnis tables available for use so if you wish to bring your own lunch, join us at 1pm.

Time allowing, a five minute walk from the Fort is the Victorian building of Glanville Hall. Well worth a look so bring your camera.

Next Meeting: Our register meeting for September will be held at 6pm on 3rd September at the Police Club before dinner.

Rob Smith Register Secretary

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E-Type 50th Anniversary.

The JDCSA E-Type register have begun planning their 2011 event to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the E-Type.

With well over a hundred known E-Types in the state this should be a spectacular event Arrangements have been made with the National Motor Museum at Birdwood to hold the event on their display grounds.

If anyone would like to know more details or register their interest they can go to www.etype2011.com

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The Great Overland Adventure

By Andrew & Leanne. Phillip & Ciaran Shouksmith

We made a family trek to Darkest Queensland and participated in the….

2010 Jaguar National Rally, (And then returned home around the eastern coast of Australia).

As ever, the planning for the trip to the 2010 Jaguar Car Clubs’ National Rally started (on the ferry) on the way back from the previous rally (in Tasmania).

This did not fill me with confidence, as almost everyone in our usual rallyist group had some reason why they wouldn’t be going to Queensland!

Unfortunately this position was confirmed, and we ended up being the sole South Australian representatives at the 2010 National Jaguar Rally.

Oh well never mind! Since moving to Australia a few years ago, we had decided to make the National Jaguar Rallies an excuse to see the country, so we saw no reason why we shouldn’t continue with or without travel companions. The trip would go ahead regardless! Besides we had a new (to us) late model XJ40 to take the trip in! Every option including Climate Control (I did a serious upgrade of the in car entertainment – more of this later)!

I scanned the internet, and when the Rally website appeared, was one of the first to register. As it happened, I had quite a block of leave to take, so we started to plan for an extended holiday that would begin before the rally, and extend well after it!

Tempus fugit, and suddenly it was March 2010 and time to begin our journey to Ashmore, and the National Rally.

Sunday the 28th and our first day on the road was a solid 720 Km from our home in Hynam, across the Wimmera and the Mallee to Narrandera in NSW. We had only got as far as Edenhope (30 Km’s from home) when Leanne and I were giving thanks for the DVD/CD/MP3/Games Consoles that we had installed in the back of the rear headrests; (for those of you who don’t know the Shouksmith family, we now travel with one eight and one nine year old technophile)! We travelled to Jazz and Folk in the front, (Nakamichi 6 CD Stacker), and they travelled to Ben 10 17

and Disney in the back (Headphones)!

Narrandera was a pleasant, if somewhat run down town. (Ten years of drought in Australia has destroyed a large number of inland communities) where we had a clean and pleasant motel, and a lovely meal at the RSL for very little money. We all slept in, in the morning, and had to make a hasty departure for Orange the next day, where we were staying with good friends.

All I can say: is that the company, food and liquid refreshment was excellent.

Next morning, my wonderful wife drove the next leg of the trip!

This stage of the journey was from Orange to Armidale, about 350Km’s across interesting hilly countryside...and RAIN! Did I mention that we were the drought breakers? We brought a band of rain with us from Bendigo up to Narrandera, and then across to Orange. Our layover allowed this to intensify, and we travelled with an accompanying tropical low from central NSW all the way up to New England. It rained and rained and.....you guessed it! We got so drenched trying to find a restaurant in Armidale, that we ended up buying Pizzas and taking them back to our motel.

The bathroom was filled with drying clothing!

Next morning we ventured into town, and discovered the restaurant district that we had totally missed the previous evening. Never mind, we made use of this for a sumptuous cooked breakfast before we headed off across the New England highway to Queensland.

The highway out of Armidale is wall to wall trucks, very few passing lanes, unsealed shoulders and a disused railway line that parallels the road – a typical Australian situation that reflects the influence of the trucking industry and the lack of forward planning by any level of government in this land.

(For a more detailed personal analysis of this situation please don’t hesitate to contact me)!

We carried on to Tenterfield where we stopped at the beautifully preserved Railway Station. This would have to be a model for any other historical or preservation society, and is an encapsulated time warp of a 1950’s NSW regional station. We could have spent twice as long as we had here, and reluctantly headed on to Warwick in Queensland for a late lunch.

We then travelled across some of the most beautiful, twisting and interesting roads that we have come across in Australia: Beaudesert, Canungra, Nerang, Mt.Tamborine, Southport and finally to our destination at Ashmore and the 18

Rally HQ: The Royal Pines Resort.

We checked in, and were assigned some of the most sumptuous rooms that we have ever been in. Lee and I had a “Corner Spa Suite” with spectacular views across the golf course; the boys had an adjoining suite to themselves with a double bed each! The bathrooms were all marble and gold, with towels that were at least 3cm thick and hot and cold running everything.

I had to point out to our two that this was the exception and not the rule when it came to accommodation!

As we were a day early for the Rally, we planned to take the boys to one of the numerous theme parks on the Gold Coast, and they chose “Dream World”.

All I will say is that it cost a lot, the boys loved it, and it was an interesting experience!

On to the Rally.

On Friday the 2nd April we got up early for a hearty breakfast and a walk around the magnificent grounds of the Royal Pines. We then registered for the Rally, picked up our Regalia pack, and then over the next three days did the usual Rally things :- Caught up with old friends, ate and drank too much, drove to some beautiful places, and watched with awe as my youngest son (aged 8) appointed himself the celebrity presenter at the formal dinner!

(Just try to find a picture at the Prize Giving that doesn’t have Ciaran in it)!

On the Monday, and after a great breakfast at the Surfers Yacht Club, we were off on our travels again.

Thank goodness we were travelling south on the Pacific Coast Hwy., as it seemed that most of Queensland was heading back north, after the Easter holidays. We made our way quietly to Port Macquarie, where we sat and watched the thousands (millions) of fruit bats head off for their night time feeding grounds, and had a superb meal at the Loaded Hog Restaurant. The steaks were great, the kids meals wonderful, and the price very reasonable. More than we could say about the accommodation – if it hasn’t been upgraded since the sixties can you call it retro, and charge accordingly? Incidentally the fuel in Port Macquarie was far and away the most expensive on the whole trip. As you can see we have mixed feelings about the place, lovely views, but very expensive!!Next day was a long trip, right through Sydney, which we’re going to leave for another trip, and on to Wollongong. Once again we brought the rain with us, so we ended up eating in our lovely motel room. Any place that tells me that they have charged us too much, and gives us a generous refund is alright by me!

Wollongong was an interesting place. It is an old industrial steel town that is now reinventing itself and is really trying to shake off its old reputation. We 19

really liked the place, and are looking to come back and have a more thorough look around the area. (Note to Jaguar Drivers Club of Australia {that’s the NSW club for those not in the know} – please have your next rally in or around Wollongong).

The next day’s travel was probably my favourite journey of the entire trip, the magnificent coastal route from Wollongong all the way down to Eden. For those of you who have never taken this part of the Princes Highway, and the numerous little detours down to the sea, you truly don’t know what you have missed. The roads are interesting and challenging, the views spectacular, and for those of an epicurean persuasion, the food options enroute are bountiful.

We dined at the Professional Fishermans Club in Eden, and you would be hard pressed to find better or fresher seafood anywhere. What is landed that morning is served that evening. As has been said before – I will return.

Our journey took us around the coast and into Victoria and Bairnsdale. We had a couple of nights here, relaxing, and exploring the local area. Of interest is a super little Motor Museum at Maffra (between Bairnsdale and Sale) housed in an old factory; this has exhibits from all over VIC, NSW and SA. They reckon to change their displays every three months, and have no problem in attracting new items from all over the states. I could have spent many hours here, but we had to press on with the final part of our trip.

The final weekend of our journey was to be centred around Castlemaine and the Steam Festival held at the Victorian Goldfields Railway. We made our way up from Eastern Victoria, avoiding the temptation to stop off in Melbourne, and ended up in the goldfields area for our last stay over. We will definitely be returning to this part of the world. The accommodation was comfortable and reasonable, and the food choices were many, varied and good value. The steam experience was great, and we followed it all off with an extended walk around the lovely old botanical gardens. We were so impressed with the old “Railway Hotel” that we ate there both nights, and will return next time we come to Castlemaine! The menu is so good and so varied!

The journey back home seemed a bit of an anticlimax. The dogs were pleased to see us, and our wonderful house sitter had as usual done us proud.

As expected the Jaguar performed flawlessly on the journey, and there were no mechanical problems. It was sublimely comfortable, fast when required, and excellent on the back roads. We used no oil in our nearly 4700 Km’s around Australia, and averaged 29 Miles per Gallon for the journey (Sorry I’m really a pre metric sort of guy). The Pirelli P4000 tyres provided excellent grip and comfort, but were rather noisy and wore very rapidly - a set of Michelins is now on order.

Would we do it again – Of Course! Come and Join us next time Andrew, Leanne. Phillip and Ciaran Shouksmith

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This year the Annual Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, 30th October at the ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL MOTEL

521 ANZAC HIGHWAY GLENELG NORTH

Tickets will be $45.00 per head, and this includes: Pre-dinner drinks and Canapés from 6.30pm to 7.00pm Three course dinner Two bottles of wine on each table Music supplied by Linda McCarthy Two lucky door prizes and Presentation trophies

A security guard will be employed to look after any cars parked on the Anzac Highway

Tickets will be on sale from July meeting – see either Carmel Trew or Judy Sterzl

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Notice Board 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 magazine: Chris & Lyn Tankey

XJ 6 Series 1 4.2L

Martin & Melissa Ball

1997 XJ 8 3.2L

The following applications listed in the June magazine have been accepted.

Brian Buscombe 1967 Mk11 3.4L Raymond T Baack

1898 XJ6 3.6L

We hope you will take advantage of the benefits available, and that you will contribute in your own way to make this a better club for everyone.

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

Noel Trew Membership Secretary

GENERAL MEETING ROSTER The Roster for the preparation of supper for the General Meeting is: Aug XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register Sep Multivalve Oct SS & Daimler Nov Mk 1, 2, S Type &420 Xmas meeting - TBA

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 editor (or President if unable to contact editor) and ask them to obtain supper.

The Tables and chairs need to be set up by 7.30pm and all members will assist in this process along with packing up after the meeting.

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Marque Sports Car Association of South Australia MSCA for 2010 Round 2: 8 August Round 3 19th September Round 4 24th October.

Skills Enhancement Day MALLALA SUPER SPRINT SERIES RD 3 MALLALA SUPER SPRINT SERIES RD 4

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Club & Other Events Multivalve Register The Register has traditionally held the hosting on the long weekend in October which now clashes with the Lobethal Grand Prix - the date will need to be ratified by the Register.

Compact / XJ Register Weekend in Riverland Berri/Renmark 20/21 November. th

Annual Dinner Dance – Saturday, 30 October at the Adelaide International Motel – 521 Anzac Hwy North Glenelg

Quick Reference for Register meetings General Meeting

Tuesday, 3rd August 2010

Register Meetings Compact E-Type Multivalve SS & Daimler XJ, Mk10 & 420G XK, 7, 8, 9 V12

Second Tuesday of every second month Third Thursday of every month 4th Tuesday of odd Calendar months Last Wednesday of each month Wednesday, 11th August Wednesday, 3rd September Friday, 13th August

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CAT CLASSIFIEDS For Sale 420 for sale. 1967 420 regal red cream Full leather upholstery ( only 5 yrs old) Full books and original import papers complete tool kit, Runs well.

Brakes just been overhauled.

A bargain, at $8000. A very reluctant sale as health will not allow me to give the car the care and attention these cars need.

Phone John Kelly 0418 832 789 Member 2949

For Sale 1968 420, 3 Owners since new. Original rego number. Silver Grey interior, Reconditioned engine 5,000 kms ago! Tyres good. twin stainless exhaust.

Brakes done this year. Car was on chaffeur plates early 2000s. Currently on historic registration. $11,000 offers considered. David Cowperwaite. david@cowperthwaite.com.au Phone (08) 8842 1880 Mobile 0419 035 946

Reluctant Sale but i need something with airconditioning for regular Melbourne runs!

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For Sale SNG BARRATT UK RHS FUEL TANK FOR XJ6, XJ12 & Sovereign Bought Dec 2009 as SNG BARRATT UK were having a sale.

Includes washer and locking ring Hidden freight handling cost meant the tank cost me $800! (Learnt a lesson) Buy now $500, Pick up from Prospect SA or collected at JDCSA General meeting.

Tom Herraman (0458 508 432)

For Sale Mk2, 1964 3.8 auto Re-built from the ground up. Body has been completely restored and has no rust. The engine has been total overhauled by a Jag mechanic and runs very sweet. The gearbox has been rebuilt also.

Please phone 83811003 work hrs 0409287699 mobile.

Chris Cooper (club member) (Ad placed 24 Jan 2010)

For Sale Mark X & 420G Parts Jim Tucker has the following items for sale: 1.

New radiator

2.

Bonnet in excellent cond.

3.

Complete rear end.

4.

Headlight chrome surrounds.

(Ad placed 25 Jan 2010)

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For Sale For Sale - Restored 1967 Mk II 3.8 (Club Members Car) Contact on 83708843.

For Sale “Pepperpot” wheels, good condition, with tyres. $400 PH: Simon 0409 923 228 (Advertisement placed 31 Mar 2010)

WANTED XJ6 S2 in local area (ie SA) Auto and in very good condition throughout. Needs to be a “Turn Key” reliable car with a service history and no major repairs required.

Contact Mick Ph: 8864 2251 (Advertisement placed - 22 Feb 2010)

WANTED XJS (late model if possible) Prefer a manual if one exists and would like a local car. Prefer a driver but will consider any well looked after car.

Contact Dave Ph: 0407 481 092 (Advertisement placed - 22 Feb 2010)

WANTED Tyre 6.7 x 16 Firestone, Ross Rasmus Ph 8356 7041, jaross@chariot.net.au Ad placed 13 May 2010

Give Away - Tyres (Must take all) 3 tyres 215/70VR15, Suit XJS HE (2 x German Dunlops legal tread 1x Pirelli P5 50% tread You want one - you must take all 3.

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The Cat’s Giggle An elderly couple, Margaret and Bert, moved to Texas.

Bert always wanted a pair of authentic cowboy boots so, seeing some on sale, he bought them and wore them home.

Walking proudly, he sauntered into the kitchen and said to his wife, "Notice anything different about me?"

Margaret looked him over. "Nope" Frustrated, Bert stormed off into the bathroom, undressed and walked back into the kitchen completely naked except for the boots.

Again he asked Margaret, a little louder this time, "Notice anything different NOW?" Margaret looked up and said in her best deadpan, "Bert , what's different? It's hanging down today, it was hanging down yesterday, it'll be hanging down again tomorrow."

Furious, Bert yelled , "AND DO YOU KNOW WHY IT'S HANGING DOWN , MARGARET?" "Nope. Not a clue", she replied.

"IT'S HANGING DOWN, BECAUSE IT'S LOOKING AT MY NEW BOOTS!!!!"

Without missing a beat Margaret replied, "Shoulda bought a hat, Bert. Shoulda bought a hat."

Got a joke? Send it to the editors and we’ll put it in the CM

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