2010 November Classic Marque

The Classic Marque November 2010 Monthly Newsletter of the

Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia

SA Jag Day - 2010

Big “Cat” in town President Rick Luff with General Manager of Jaguar Australia – Kevin Goult

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: Tim White Mobile: 0419 809 021 Email: casuti3@bigpond.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 Web Editor: Tom Herraman Mobile: 0423 214 644 Email: info@jdcsa.com.au

Register Secretaries: XK, MK 7,8,9 – Julian Lugg SS & Daimler – Malcolm Adamson MK 1,2,S,420 – Geoff Thomas V12 – Roger Adamson XJ, 420G, MK10 – Bob Charman E-Type – Alan Baker Multi-Valve – Ron Palmer

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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 Another successful SA Jag Day was held on the 17 October. General Manager of Jaguar Australia Mr Kevin Goult was a special guest. Kevin has been in the top job for 5th months but he has an impressive history with the marque. Kevin spoke with a large number of club members and was extremely pleased to be invited. A big thanks to Kevin for his support on SA’s special day

A Class Metal Finishers Fox Creek Winery

Sports Car Centre– Kent Town

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MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF THE JDCSA 5TH OCTOBER 2010 Minutes of General Meeting Held on Tuesday, 5th October, 2010 at the Police Club, Carrington Street, Adelaide commencing at 7.45 p.m.

Apologies: Peter & Ros Holland, Tom Herriman, Pete & Kathy Taylor, Roger & Di Adamson, Robin & Rosanne Bullock, Evan Spartalis, Don & Kath Tyrell, Ray Thomas, Rosie Bailey, Margaret Piper.

Guests & New Members: Minutes: The minutes from the last meeting were accepted.

Business Arising: There was no business arising from the last meeting.

There were forty nine cars and one hundred and nine people from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Had a show of cars on the lawns in the main street – see cover of Classic Marque – on Saturday morning.

Attended a winery in the afternoon and had car races with early model Jaguars made from wood. This brought in much interstate rivalry.

Dinner at night and unveiling of the banner.

Sunday went to Junee and looked over the local sights.

Dinner on Sunday night and presentation of prizes. All left on Monday morning to return to their respective States.

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E Type - No report.

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Compact - Look in the magazine.

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XK Mk 789: The last run was to Fort Glanville. Border run on 17th October but will be arriving at SA Jag Day with Victorian guests.

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Multivalve: Had a run to Hahndorf on 19th September. Next meeting in November.

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XJ: Next meeting 13th October at Shannon’s.

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V12: Next Friday’s meeting has been cancelled.

President’s Report: Rick reminded members of the SA Jag Day on 17th October and the Annual Dinner Dance on 30th October.

The club has been advised that Roger Adamson had been involved in a serious accident on his motorcycle and was in intensive care in the Royal Adelaide Hospital with broken ribs and head injuries. Also, Bob Hill-Ling is in hospital in intensive care following a cancer operation.

Vice President: SA Jaguar Day. The General Manager for Australia will be present on 17th October and will open the day at 11 a.m.

Marshalls are to see Di Adamson 10 minutes before the allocated time for their one hour of duty. SS Register will be on parade to celebrate 75 years of Jaguar.

Secretary’s Report: No report.

Treasurer’s Report: Deposit was rolled over at best rate available.

Membership: Three new members tonight.

Full report next meeting.

Christmas Dinner: Seventy two attending.

Libraries: Tom advised that magazine tapes and DVD available.

Regalia: Regalia tent will be present on SA Jag Day. MSCA: Barry Kitts – next Sunday at Mallala – marshals required.

Historic: Next meeting on Saturday week.

ACJC: Bob Charman wants library articles including photos to endeavor to win the national prize.

General Business: A banner at the Gumeracha Hospital on Bay to Birdwood days would increase interest.

Classic Marque: Not available on line as of tonight. Should be there tomorrow.

People at the Gumeracha Hospital on the last Bay to Birdwood day were at lunch when the majority of the entrants drove past.

Events Co-coordinator: In Di’s absence, do not forget SA Jag Day on 17th October and the dinner on 30th October.

Robin Bulloch has cassette of photos to transcribe on to DVD of Mallala outings.

Registers Reports:

Badge for 40 year membership to be produced.

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SS and Daimler: Ross Rasmus gave a brief summary of the Border Run to Wagga Wagga.

Do not forget Murray Bridge Race Day on 5th December. The meeting closed at 8.25 p.m.

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PRESIDENTS REPORT November 2010 Wow! What a time we had on Jag Day. Despite some early showers we had a terrific turnout with Mk 4, 5, Daimlers and assorted others models featuring on the high side of the path. What a rare spectacle that was. Well done to Bob Charman and his committee of helpers that made the day look seamless. Also thankyou to the registers that provided marshals. You can also bet that Di Adamson was working hard behind the scenes to pull off such a professional event.

In the five years of being a club member I’m still abuzz when I see one Jaguar, let alone a paddock full! I now believe the rumor that once infected with Jaguaritis, you’re marqued for life.

The General Manager of Jaguar in Australia, Kevin Goult flew all the way from Sydney on his day off just to attend our event. For those of you who had the pleasure of talking with him you can see that his enthusiasm for the marque is the equal of ours. It seems that Jaguar is doing well in difficult times and, mark my words; I believe that the future of Jaguar will be as exciting as it was in the 1960’s. See if I’m not right.

It is now November, so if my memory serves me correctly that means December will soon be upon us. So get ready for the host of Club and Register Christmas functions that will abound. If we’re not already a social enough bunch then December will certainly slake your thirst. And don’t forget the Murray Bridge Race Day, Club Christmas Show and of course the Compact Register’s Riverland Weekend.

The Presentation Dinner is now done and dusted so thanks to Carmel, Noel and Judy for taking over the baton and organising another great event.

Rick Luff

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SS and Pushrod Engine Register held at the home of Bob & Marg Kretschmer on Wednesday, 29 September 2010 PRESENT: Don Evans, Ross Rasmus, Don Evans, Bob Kretschmer, Malcolm Adamson, Brenton Hobbs, Des Brown, John Lewis, Jack Richardson.

APOLOGIES: Ross Gogler, Bruce Fletcher, Bob Hill Ling In the absence of President Bruce Fletcher, Ross Rasmus chaired the meeting.

MATTERS ARISING: 1. NATIONAL RALLY at WAGGA WAGGA 17-19 September 2010.

Ross Rasmus reported: •

Attendees now 109. (Mike Furse & Ella withdrawn)

• He has had several late requests from Canberra to enter but declined due to fully booked accom & the Saturday dinner confined to one room. Several individuals advised their intention to attend for single day events – one E type & one 1½ litre sedan. (JDC Nationals are to be held in Canberra in 2011) • Junee: Ross has spoken with the local Tourist Office which has recommended a suitable venue for lunch & will send 60 copies of their new Junee brochure. o Rally Packs; Ross will collect basic packs from the WW Tourist Bureau. o The Adelaide SS Register members will then complete packing & distribute to motel rooms. o Local Publicity; Ross thanked Malcolm Adamson, Bob Kretschmer & Steve Byles for photographs of their vehicles. o The Media Rep will send a copy of the press release to Ross. o Ross used information from an Easter Rally pamphlet supplied by Media rep in planning Wagga Wagga trip. o Rally Information: Ross handed round a draft folder for comment & checking. o List of Entrants & their vehicles to follow, John Lewis to print & collate. o Newsletter; No. 4 is ready for issue later this week. o Malcolm Adamson now has the following itemso Badges, 50:50 clips & magnets o Vehicle transparent window stickers o Banner, Don Evans to make banner supports to fit Mk1V jacking tubes o Introduction Speech draft o “Automobile’ magazine June 20 copies o Jaguar world magazine - June 50 copies coming o Fox Creek Wines - 6 pack donation for prizes DVD. Ross has received a DVD from Jaguar England which only includes a small feature on pushrod-engine cars. He has added an introduction showing several Register members’ cars.

Adelaide Contingent Travel. Ross has prepared a summary vehicle movement schedule (VMS) noting members departing from several different points but meeting at Renmark at noon for lunch then on to Balranald, est 586 km.

Some may chose to go via Pinaroo & Manangatang, est 530 km Members to note early departure Friday foe 400 km drive to WW as there will be work to do on arrival.

Register Membership List to be distributed to drivers as it includes mobile telephone Nos.

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TECHNICAL: Des Brown described an interesting display on the ammeter in his Mk1V dhc. The matter was discussed & test procedure suggested.

AGM: Register President; Bruce Fletcher was elected in his absence Register secretary; Bob Kretschmer. Unfortunately not able to attend the JDC Executive meetings due to prior commitments.

PARTS: Don Evans wants a MkV or MkV11 steering box.

GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Historic Vehicle Registration in Joint Names.

Bob Kretschmer advised that he has started the process of having his 1 ½ litre car insured & registered in Joint names from October when the current Reg. Expires. A response from the Federation will take too long. Insurance just completed without difficulty. Registration is a more complicated matter involving a Transfer starting from scratch with a new MR334. Other factors involved include the 2nd person also being a member of an approved Club, Registration Renewal Certificate & Historic No. Plate Agreement (if applicable). There are likely to be additional problems for Numeric plates.

When the project is complete, Bob will issue a concise procedure for distribution to persons concerned.

Readers of these Minutes (inc.Classic Marque) Stay Tuned & do NOT pester the Rego Office to avoid them booking time against the Scheme.

JDCSA: Annual Dinner Saturday 30th October; Malcolm issued tickets to those concerned SA Jaguar Day; There will be a dedicated display area for pushrod engine cars. Malcolm will check with Bob Charman & took the names of 5 volunteer marshalls.

Don Evans has recently purchased a 1947 Jaguar 2 ½ litre sedan which he proposes to drive to Wagga Wagga.

The meeting ended with an inspection of Bob’s shed & 1 ½ litre Ss Jaguar sedan especially the latest improvements being rebuild of the steering box & front wheel splines which were done locally.

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

SS Register to set up room & supply supper on 5 Oct. NEXT REGISTER MEETINGS: 27 Oct - Bruce Fletcher 24 Nov - Des Brown Dec - No Meeting 20 Jan - Sunday BBQ lunch at Malcolm Adamson’s beach house at Seaford.

Supper: Thankyou Margaret

R.J. Kretschmer Register Secretary

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Jack & Jean’s MK V Jaguar Journey – PART 1 My journey into classic cars began in the UK about 28 years ago when I purchased a silver Reliant Scimitar GTE for wife Jean’s birthday (known as the Princess Ann car). All went well until a few years later after an altercation with a Canadian driving on the wrong side of the road, whereby the car suffered a severely damaged front. We decided to do a complete body-off restoration and also changed the colour to British Racing Green – total job about one year.

At that time Jean was PA to a company director who himself was into classic cars, MGs to be precise, and when he saw the newly restored and painted car he asked Jean if I would be interested in another project – an old Jaguar that was being restored, but the restorer was himself terminally ill and would unfortunately not be around to finish it.

I went to look at the Jaguar, in a very old barn. I was horrified. Everything that should have been on it was off it – wings, doors, sunroof, boot lid, even the engine and gearbox were missing. The only things on were four wheels, body tub and petrol tank. At first I thought no, too big a job, but was then informed that some of the body parts had already been repaired including the sills, three of the doors, three wings (luckily two were the front ones), the bonnet and boot. The engine was in pieces and in several large boxes, but the block and head had been refurbished.

I thought if the price was right I might be tempted, and at ₤500 (approx $1250) I was. In July 1996 I paid ₤30 to a guy with a trailer to bring AFL 70 home. Jean bought me a genuine workshop manual and parts list for my birthday. I joined the JDC SS Register and would now try to get this car back on the road.

PART 2 The first thing to do was to get everything in order. Luckily the previous restorer had labeled everything as he took it apart so I boxed everything as appropriate – parts for the driver’s door, the boot lid, bonnet etc. The engine and gearbox were the first things I started on. I bought a full gasket set from the UK SS Register and, following the workshop manual, set to work. Two weeks later engine was completed – the only part missing was the gearbox drive for the rev counter. I sourced a used one through the club. I then attacked the water pump, carburettors, distributor and dynamo – once they were all overhauled I attached them. The gearbox was okay, just needed the selector rods freeing up in the top casing. Once this was done I attached it to the engine, placed the engine on a trolley – task completed!

Next job – the chassis. With two chain blocks I winched the tub up into the roof of my garage and pushed the chassis out into the carport, where it stayed for the next year while the work was being done to it. Everything was removed except for the bottom wishbones and torsion bars. The chassis was wire-brushed back to bare metal and then given two coats of metal primer and two coats of black weathershield paint. All the shockers needed new rubbers but apart from that they were in perfect working order.

The brake master cylinder was beyond repair so a new one had to be bought, the wheel cylinders needed new seals, the brake pipes were all replaced (metal and rubber) and brake shoes relined. A new petrol pump was needed and the petrol tank was sent for cleaning and plastic coated on 6

the inside. The steering was then overhauled – steering box, top and bottom swivels, track rods and track rod ends, back axle rear springs rebushed and handbrake cables sorted. Everything was de-rusted and painted and returned to the chassis.

The wheels were painted and fitted with new radial tyres (not the town and country tyres that were on it when purchased – Jean thought they were tractor tyres). The engine and gearbox were then fitted.

Then fate reared its ugly head. In late 2000 I started to get pain in my right leg (which previously had multiple fractures from a motorcycle accident in 1962). The pain turned out to be the onset of osteomyelitis in my tibia, which resulted in surgery to remove 20cm of the tibia and replace it with part of my fibula, and the leg was put in a framework for the next eight months so very little work was done until summer 2002.

PART 3 The only things I was capable of doing during my medical lay-off were the chrome work and woodwork. I had the chroming done at Premier Plating (the best chromers in our area) and as Greg the boss was an ardent fan of Jaguars he did all the plating for me at a cheaper rate.

The woodwork I did myself, and managed to get the veneer locally. All the damaged wood was removed and new veneer glued on and rubbed back. Many coats of Rustins Plastic Coating was applied (being rubbed back in between coats) and then a final polish – I was very pleased with the results.

After I removed the body from the chassis it was lowered on to trestles so I could work underneath, but now I was reasonably mobile again and it was time to get to work. The floor and spare wheel compartment just needed de-rusting and painting, same as the chassis. Of the eight suspension points that mate up with the chassis, four had completely rusted away, along with their special bolts. I made a pattern in aluminium then had four made in mild steel, which I welded to the body. I made new bolts, had 20 thick rubber washers made and stuck them to the chassis. I then fitted a new stainless steel exhaust system, pushed it under the body and bolted the whole lot back together. I then assembled the doors one at a time with new window rubbers and then the boot lid and sun roof.

Next job was to fit the radiator and tie rods which have the supports attached to hold up the front wings. After that little job I bolted on the wings, repaired the driver’s side rear wing and bolted both onto the body, then attacked the electrics. Luckily the wiring loom was in pretty good shape so, after replacing globes, checking wires and connections, everything worked except for the fuel gauge.

In 2004 our daughter and her family informed us they were applying for immigration to Oz, and in December 2005 were successful. Jean and I both decided we would also try for immigration and in 2006 we too were successful. I closed my engraving business after 26 years and Jean retired and we got set for the move. When the container company came to see what we would be taking, No. 1 on my list was the Mk V. They said a 40ft container would do the job but the car had to be all together or I had to list all items not attached on a parts list. Luckily we found this out just before my son-in-law Gary Williams left for Oz so he welded and leaded the right rear corner and sprayed it in primer, planning to finish the paint job in Oz. The next two months were spent putting everything on or in: carpets, seats, windows, bonnet and all chrome work so it was a whole car (theoretically) and in June I drove the Mk V 200 yards down the road and into a lorry to go and be put in the container along with our house contents for shipping. In August we followed.

PART 4 - The Final Leg The Mk V was delivered to our home a month after we arrived as it had to have a separate import licence. The trouble with moving to a new house in a new country is that there is much work to be done. Acquiring transport, furniture, decorating the property – the list was endless. So yes, once again the Mk V went into hibernation for about a year until household things were taken care of and then, hooray, I stripped the car apart again; all the interior, bonnet, chrome work, bumpers and windows.

Where to start? Then I remembered the warning about overheating in SA so the water pump went to Bruce Fletcher for modification and the bonnet sides went to Lobethal to have new ones made with louvres. I then dealt with a few electrical problems: the fuel gauge and sender went for repairs, wires were run for the 7

trafficators, window washers were wired in and the low-tone horn needed repairing. During this time I saw an article in the JDC (UK) magazine of a Mk V Drophead fitted with wire wheels, with the spats cut and wired to miss the spinners. Jean said, “Let’s do it to ours”, so I made a cardboard pattern and went back to Lobethal to have them modified. We loved the result; thought it made the rear look less bulky.

Now the hard work started on rubbing back and filling all the paintwork, and after many hours of wet and dry my fingertips were totally smooth with no visible fingerprints. I masked up the car and the primer went on. It was then we decided on a colour change from black and grey to two-tone blue and Jean chose the final colours. My son-in-law Gary sprayed all the light blue first but did the darker blue in three stages (due to lack of space in the garage to do it all at once), then the clear coat was applied and then even more rubbing back – but the results were very pleasing.

I then proceeded to put it back together and after many weeks work the car was ready to go to Jason’s for all the interior to be done: the headlining, door cards, carpets and seats. After six months I got the car back for Christmas 2009. Doctor Don Evans came in the New Year to check the timing, carbies and brakes, then it was down to Bob Jane’s for tracking; the front was found to be 2¾ inches too high. Next trip was to Regency Park for registration, but on the way back we boiled up; it turned out the thermostat had stuck and split open. Don modified the housing to take a modern thermostat. When I went to register the car I managed to get MKV 350, so goodbye to AFL 70.

The first club run to Victor Harbour ended with the car being trailered home, where it was found that glass beads from when the head was overhauled in the UK had found their way into the oilway and got pulled down No. 1 cylinder, seizing the rings and piston. The Mk V got home on Monday afternoon, and by Tuesday afternoon Dr Don had the engine stripped and all the pistons out on the bench. The following Monday the engine was back together and running. Don managed to hone out the damage in the bore but we needed a new piston and rings and the oil pump was damaged – but Bruce Fletcher had a decent one (among the eight in his garage). During this lay-up I sent my rev counter and speedo to Strathalbyn for overhaul; they are now rock-steady and even my clock is running. I have covered over 1000 miles and we even attended the recent MK V Wagga run with no problems at all and enjoy being behind the wheel every time I go out in it.

Would I take on a project like that again? Most definitely yes. I have just seen the advert in the JCCC mag for a Mk VII which uses the chassis etc of a Mk V, but I don’t think Jean would be very happy. But I can dream, can’t I? Then again, it is very satisfying to take a 1950 bag of bones and turn it into a classic car that I hope will still be running when I’m not.

Thanks to all these people for their help: SA Auto Instruments, Lobethal Sheet Metal, NEAT Upholstery, All type paints, Chrome Masters, Fitch the Rubber Man, Garry Williams (son-in-law) & All members of JCCC for help and information.

And a special thanks to Dr Don Evans.

Don, without your help and knowledge over the past four years I don't think my Mk V would be where it is now. It is greatly appreciated. And to Margaret for the endless cups of coffee and biscuits every time I called.

My heartfelt thanks.

From the editor: A great resto story and a beautiful car.

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Minutes of the Compact Register held at the home of Geoff and Marg Thomas on the 12th October 2010 Present: Geoff & Marg Thomas, Noel Trew, Bill Jones, Phil & Sue Prior, Noel Orford, David Davidson, Colin & Marg Haese, Doug Tilley, Judy Sterzl, Peter & Roz Holland.

Apologies: Tim & Sue White, Tom & Marg Brindle, Carmel Trew.

Business Arising: •

Weekend in Riverland. 13th/14th November.

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Day Run to Greenock in late May or June. Visit Air museum and BBQ lunch.

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Members were asked for ideas for use of excess funds.

Car Talk Noel Orford: NTR Phil Prior: Oil leak to be looked at. Query on 3.4/3.8 all will be revealed later.

Noel Trew; NTR David Davidson: Small bingle left guard and bumper. Now being repaired.

Colin Haese: NTR Peter Holland: NTR Doug Tilley: Checked overdrive at Bills Bill Jones: New Battery (4 years) Geoff Thomas: Radiator cleaned. 20% blocked.

It was David Davidson’s turn for “This is your Life” and he gave us an interesting talk about his career and the cars that he has owned. We also now know what is worn under a Scotsman’s kilt.

NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY 13TH APRIL AT TIM & SUE WHITES 5 Rangeview Rise, ABERFOYLE PARK. 8270 7080.

Mechanic – Sorry sir, I couldn’t repair your brakes, so I made the horn louder

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Minutes of the Multivalve (XJ40 to current series) held at the home of Pete and Tricia Clarke – Tuesday, 28th September 2010 Present: Peter & Tricia Clarke, Reg Wymond, Glyn Jones, Doug & Sue Harrison, Tom Brindle, John Castle, Tony Human, John & Lesley Clarke, Ron & Claire Palmer.

Apologies: Marj Brindle, Bill & Barb Mayman.

GENERAL BUSINESS: Discussed Jaguar Day. We Have Five Officials in place. Windscreen Banners will be available from Regalia that day at $10each. Lunch will be available at the Cruising Yacht Club, as well as a Barbeque catered by a local service group.

Reminded re the Club Dinner 30th October at The Adelaide International Motel 521 Anzac Highway Glenelg North.

Raceday at Murray Bridge Races 5th December $50per person, includes lunch. Please see Bob Charman. Reminded Members the Club would like to talk to any person(s) interested in taking on the interesting position of Regalia Officer(s) CAR TALK: Peter - X350 3litre, 30000km Lovely car to drive. Has driven the new XJ V8 Portfolio. This is a $280,000 Jaguar and is simply like no other Jaguar.

Reg - X308 3.2litre Running beautifully 140,000km An enjoyable car Glyn – S Type 3.0litre 28,000km and going very well Doug & Sue - XJ40 Sovereign 4.0litre 250,000km. Recently replaced a noisy Harmonic Balancer.

Tony - X350 Super 8 NTR Going very well John & Lesley– X300 3.2litre 96,000km Going well.

John - XJ40 Sovereign 3.6litre 150,000km does not get much use. Both the XJ40 and XJ6 series 1 Has been deserted for the favours of a Land Rover Discovery Tom - XJ40 3.2litre NTR Ron & Claire - X308 LWB Sovereign 4litre 93,000km had recent service NTR Lovely car.

SUMMARY: Tony, Lesley and Peter to check and report on suggested club runs Next Meeting Tuesday 23rd November, at the home of Lesley & John Clarke. Unit 16, 167 Payneham Road, St. Peters (The Old Jam Factory) Enter from the rear, park behind Ultra Tune. Phone No is 81321255. 6.00pm for 6.30pm.

This is our Register Christmas Meeting.

Please BYO, tables, chairs, drinks and meat for barbecue, and either a salad or dessert to share, Barbecue facility supplied.

January meeting Wednesday 26th January 2011 Australia Day at the Goolwa Holiday Home of Claire & Ron Palmer, 32 Billabong Road, Goolwa South. Phone no. 0418855597 We will meet at Mt Barker; take a gentle run through the Hills to Goolwa via Langhorne Creek, Milang, Clayton and Currency Creek on to Palmers for a Barbecue lunch.

Full detail for this day will be forwarded later.

Meeting closed 9.25pm Ron Palmer 0418855597 10

SA JAG DAY 2010 SA Jag Day was another successful event for Adelaide. Apart from a little rain and a bitter wind in the morning, we managed to get over 125 Jaguars on display. President Rick Luff provided excellent commentary on the marques throughout the day and had a nice gathering of people who followed him around intently listening to the history of our beloved cats.

For those who assisted in marshalling, regalia and general duties – THANK YOU. This is what this club is all about.

Every year SA Jag Day gets better and better. Next year’s preparations are already underway with a few surprises in stall. Don’t forget, this is a South Australian events so, if you have ideas, please pass them on to the organisers. -Ed

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Minutes of the XJ, Mk 10 & 420G Register Meeting held at Shannon’s Clubrooms, 863 South Rd Wednesday, 13th October 2010 Present: Bob & Daphne Charman, Martin O’Dea, Roy Malandain, Darryl & Fay Leyton, John & Claire Evans, Hayden Isaac, Pete & Kath Taylor, James Mann, Noel & Carmel Trew, Don & Kathy Tyrrell, Steve Attard, David Bicknell, Timothy Dunning, Chris Michael, Graeme Moore, Stuart Perkins, Borys Potiuch, Anita Whiting.

Apologies: Ray & Barb Offe, Anne-Marie Pijanka, Evan Spartalis, Rick Luff, Ron & Rosie Bailey.

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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.

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The week end trip to Renmark with the Compact Register was discussed. The date for this event is November the 20th.

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The Jag Day for 17th of October was discussed.

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Bob gave details of the Xmas Race Day at Murray Bridge planned for 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 48 people so far.

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JOCCERS run to Meningie on the 12th January 2011 was discussed

Car Talk Anita Whiting: She is really excited. Been detailing her car for Jag Day. Has fed the leather as well.

Don & Kathy Tyrrell: Kathy’s car going well. Mk 10 in shed is OK. The other one is pain in the behind. Master cylinder overhauled. Needs new power booster. May make Jag Day with two cars.

Noel & Carmel Trew: N.T.R. but put the XJ in for service last week.

Borys Potiuch: Been on holidays in the Top End in the Kombi. Jag on blocks, has diff problem.

Has to go in for service.

Stewart Perkins: Came in from Angle Vale and the car stopped 7 times. Seems to have sucked up some rubbish from the left tank and into the carbies.

Martin O’Dea: Just a short report. Took the car to Goolwa and it went well for the first 100kms and would you believe it, the old fuel problem started again. At this stage he’s had more mechanics than they have at Cape Canaveral look at it and it’s still not fixed.

Graeme Moore: Went to Gumeracha and the car went well.

Chris Michael: Haven’t driven the Mk 10 for 5 month until now and it’s OK. Will be at Jag Day. Roy Malandain: Car started and it got to the meeting OK. James Mann: Transmission leak. Had it soldered but started leaking again.

Darryl & Fay Leyton: Sovereign had transmission leak. Car was parked on angle. Put on the flat and leak stopped. Derek has flat battery but will be back on track soon as Darryl is back to full work driving his trains.

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Hayden Isaac: After last meeting got almost home when lights started to dim and then car stopped. Called R.A.A. Got home about 1am. Had regulator fixed and is now OK. Just bought a little Smart car.

John & Claire Evans: John was working in his shed with a circular saw.

When Claire went to see where their Grandson was, she found him standing on a piece of wood in the shed, stating it was very noisy in here. We think John had glued his feet to the board.

Timothy Dunning: In at Sovereign having the Diff done. Been getting noisy for about a year.

Bob & Daphne Charman: Took Big Red to have paint spots checked out. Rust spots found. All fixed and had the entire lower half of the car repainted. Ready for Jag Day. David Bicknell: Car waiting for new transmission. Whilst in London saw a place with 50 Jags and also saw a ‘D’ type actually being driven past !

Steve Attard: Put plans into council for new shed. Cleaned up the Jag for Jag Day. Pete & Kathy Taylor: XJ Coupe had recent tune up on gas. Ready for Sunday. XJS running well but still with slight miss. Still for sale but not advertised yet.

Meeting closed 8.30pm

Next meeting: Wednesday, 10th November, 2010.

Minutes of the V12 Register Meeting

No Meeting due to Rogers “Evil Kenevil” stunt on a motorbike during his holidays. Club members send their best and hope you are recovering. We look forward to the truth about the “stunt”.

Editor NEXT MEETING – Friday, 12th November. Check with Roger and Di beforehand.

Swami Shaguar says….”I get enough exercise just pushing my luck”

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How Time Flies

By Ray Thomas It was almost a year ago now that I made first contact with the Jaguar Drivers Club at the Jag Day held at West Lakes Shores. As I strolled along the rows of beautiful classic cars in various states of repair the thoughts that had been going through my mind were cemented, I am definitely going to get myself that old Jag that I’ve always wanted. (Wife permitting of course) I had only a couple of weeks prior to this revelation rang an auction house to see if a car I had been watching had been sold, ahhh! It hadn’t! So I was going to have a look at this Mk 2 Jag with the aim of making an offer to purchase, so I rang to confirm my intended arrival to view this car, as I did this I was told it has just been driven out of the shed. (The person in the Jag club who beat me to it knows who he is!)

Getting back to the topic. As I walked through the rows of majestic cars I stopped at the Jag regalia tent and asked. Who could I talk to in relation to what is available and a few points to be cautious of when buying an older car? I was headed in the direction of a couple of people of whose names escape me at this point. But I do remember the manner in which I was spoken to.

These people could not do enough to help me they showed me numerous cars and of course the model they had themselves was definitely the best to have.

Alas it wasn’t quite that simple financial restrictions had to be considered as well as being at entry level to car restoration and repair I had to be a little cautious. After speaking to a number of people a person approached me and began talking to me about a car he had just purchased at an auction house. Low and behold it was the person who had just beaten me to the Mk 2. What to do? Bag it or admire it I decided on the latter and we had a real good conversation and he explained what was and what wasn’t available in SA and a number of points to watch out for.

One of the common statements was to, come along meet a few people and join the club. My intention was to do this, but before I knew it, I stumbled across a car in NSW which ticked most of the boxes and before I knew it the green beast was on its way to SA in the back of a truck sight unseen but for a small photo and a number of phone calls (so much for being cautious). That story is for another day.

I had applied to become club member, but due to the time of year and meetings being not being held over Christmas/ New Year it was difficult to get my membership approved and ratified.

However those people in the club who were involved with the membership and inspection went out of their way to make it happen. Noel Trew and Don Evans were brilliant and even though it was a little frustrating having a car but no ability to drive it these fine gentlemen moved heaven and earth to make things happen and I would again like to offer my thanks for their efforts. As I spend more time at the club I am finding there are many such people, more than willing to help and go the extra yard to help with whatever they can.

Finally the day came I was ratified as a member, then car, it had already had a numbers check at Regency Park and was OK so with temporary permit in hand I took the car in to be checked by Don I was made more than welcome and was very impressed by his stock of fine cars. I noticed that it was almost like a bee hive but for Jags as more and more people turned up with their cars to talk about and fix any issues they may be having.

All signed off and away I went to get my log book this was done by Peter Holland and he was good enough to do it on the day so what was next? Number plates? So back to Regency Park and my plates were there as I had ordered them some time ago based on the information on the year the car was made. I had received from the prior owner of the car which in the end was incorrect.

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Not to worry, not many would pick the difference between the plates and the vehicles actual year of make.

Since that time I have enjoyed a number of pleasant drives in my Mark 2 Jag and attended a coupe’ of functions mainly the Uraidla All British day (My cars Debut) the Compact registers Christmas dinner, a number of the meetings and the latest Jag club day which I was able to show my own car.

Unfortunately I travel a fair deal in my job so I miss a number of the register meetings and also the club general meetings but I must give thanks to Geoff Thomas (no relation) one of the many fine people in the club who has assisted me in many Jag matters during the time as, well as Evan for the work he does and helps me do on my car.

I intend to be more active within the club and give back some of what the club has given me and I suppose that’s part of what this little story is about, I have supplied a couple of photos for the web in the past and also for the calendar (alas didn’t make the cut) I even wrote a reply to one of Ricks articles but was maybe a little tough with my reply and ended up on the editors floor.

In closing I would like to thank all those in the club who have assisted me in my rookie year and would encourage any others in the club to join in and have a go, send in a photo write an article have your say, put in that suggestion remember it’s our club and it can only be a good as what we make it.

Remember the tasks taken on in the club are busy and require a fair bit of time so when one of these fine people go out of their way or go the extra mile to assist you a simple thanks as a show of appreciation can be a much appreciated gesture.

Do have a Merry festive season and drive safely, it’s not just you who could be hurt you may damage your Jag. Thanks Ray Thomas

A man is stopped by the police at midnight and asked where he's going. "I'm on the way to listen to a lecture about the effects of alcohol and drug abuse on the human body." The policeman asks, "Really? And who's going to give a lecture at this time of night?"

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WEEKEND CLUB RUN 12TH NOVEMBER 2010

COOO-EEE Cobbers, were going to the Coorong, AGAIN. Our destination will be Meningie, on the shores of Lake Albert, which should have bulk water right up to the lawn edge by the time we get there. We have booked 6 powered sites and 2 en-suite cabins at the Lake Albert Caravan Park (Top Tourist) arriving Friday 12th November, departing Sunday 14th November 2010 (you can extend these dates if you personally require). You can discuss deposit requirements with the Park Management, Mark or Tania, as required.

The pre-booking we have made will only be held until the week prior, so get in quick and book your spot.

Those wishing to attend should ring the caravan park direct to book your personal requirements on Fax/Phone (08) 8575 1411, Email lacp@lm.net.au and advise Ray or Barbara Offe on 8389 4436 of your participation. As the “hosts� we can discuss whether dinner on Saturday is preferred at the Meningie Cheese Factory Museum Restaurant being a short walk, as it is next to the Caravan Park.

Look forward to your company.

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Minutes of the XK, 7, 8, 9 Register held at the home of John & Lindsey Williams – 6th October 2010 Present: Rod & Peg Davis, Doug & Sue Harrison, Robin Ide, Julian Lugg, Richard & Carla Smith, John & Lindsey Williams.

Apologies: Rob & Vicki Loffler, Peter & Judy Goodale, Rob Smith, Ossie & Rayeena Petrucco, Roger, Di & Scott Adamson, Moira Lugg, Onslow & Wendy Billinghurst, Peter & Ros Holland, Diedre Ide, John Dunning, Roger & Lyn Hughes.

A special welcome given to Doug and congratulations to new grandparents Richard & Carla.

Business: Julian will email minutes to register members. Card to be sent to the Adamson’s.

Fort Glanville visit 19th Sept went well (thanks to organiser Rob Smith).

Calendar of events – Oct 30th JDC Annual Dinner Dance promoted – new events dates to be checked with Di as events coordinator.

Border Run - Peg outlined the programme - 16 Victorians attending. Peg coordinating bookings & payments (deposits needed). Register members encouraged to join in when they are able (bookings essential for dinners).

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BORDER RUN 2010 (Friday 15th – Monday 18th October 2010)

Friday: In the afternoon, enjoy the delightful shops in the main street of Hahndorf.

6.30 pm - Meet and greet at the Hahndorf Inn, 35 Main Road, Hahndorf for an evening of delicious German fare and music. Dress is casual.

Saturday: 9.30 am start at the Hahndorf Inn Motel. We will be driving to Tanunda via Williamstown where we will stop at the local bakery. Purchase your lunch and drinks and proceed to the Whispering Wall where we will eat and test out the magic of the area. We meet (1.30pm) at Tanunda with Carl Lindner to view an impressive display of cars. Afterwards you may like to visit some wineries in the area. Return to your accommodation at your own pace.

6.30 pm - Meet at the Hahndorf Inn Motel where we will take a short drive to Maximillians Restaurant and Winery, 15 Onkaparinga Valley Road, Verdun. Dress should be smart casual.

Sunday: 9.15 am start for a drive to The Cedars for a 9.30 am start at the historic home of Hans Heysen, the artist for a tour of the home, gallery and morning tea.

11.00 am drive to North Haven (12.30pm arrival) where we will enjoy the S A Jaguar Day. Lunch will be at the North Haven Yacht Club. Your afternoon is free and you may wish to walk around the local marina and/or take a drive to historic Port Adelaide. We will not be joining up for an evening meal, but can recommend a smorgasbord at the Hahndorf Old Mill.

Monday: 9.30 am start for a drive to the Monarto Zoo. You will be taken by bus to see the animals as they roam. There is a cafe for a light lunch afterwards. We recommend you allow about 4 hours here.

Wooden Boat Festival Goolwa (Feb 26th & 27th) – Rob Loffler has received an invitation for us to be involved again – members are interested. Rob to coordinate.

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NZ run proposed (maybe Oct 2011 or Easter 2012). Any expressions of interest to be given to Richard Smith to assess feasibility. Invite interest from Victorians.

Robin prepared & circulated a draft Register data base of restoration hints/ tips/ business – to be added to by email.

Car Talk Doug – white Mk9 being prepared for wedding in Ballarat.

Rod – XK going well.

Richard – XK going well, upholstery progressing on E-type.

Robin – Mk 9 wood work has been restored – good job done.

John – Mk7 vibration fixed and going well.

Julian – XK work progressing.

Ideas for future events – run to Meningie (March) – Robin to draft ideas; run to Beltana Station (May) – Julian to draft ideas; run to Tailem Town (July) – Sue & Doug to draft ideas.

Thank you to John & Lindsey for their hospitality.

Next meetings Wed 3rd Nov at Richard & Carla Smith home 38 Jerilderie Dr Happy Valley.

Sun 5th Dec Christmas function at home of Wendy & Onslow Billinghurst.

Tues 4th Jan - register doing supper for general meeting.

Meeting closed and supper with shed visit followed.

Swami Shaguar says….. ”Everyone has a photographic memory!! Some just don’t have film”

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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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Fort Glanville

BANG BANG Fort Glanville was visited by club members on the 19 September. A BYO lunch was had around 1pm before the first firing of the cannons.

The BANG got louder and louder as the cannons got bigger and bigger - complete with smoke.

A volunteer at the Fort escorted us around the facility giving us historic information like; “Did you know the Fort was built in the 1860’s as a defence against the Russian invasion by sea during the Crimean War Florence Nightingale and all that”.

The Fort was again put on full alert during the 1914 -18 War.

Parades of period military uniforms dating around 1880 were performed between cannon firing. Photos were taken by Geoff Thomas. Inspection of the various underground tunnels and on site museum was enjoyed by club members who increased their historic knowledge.

Another fort was built at Largs Bay and is now used as a police academy while yet another was planned at North Glenelg but did not eventuate – hence Military Road.

In all, a pleasant day with good weather.

Thanks Rob Smith

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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: Scott Galloway

1981 XJS Coupe 5.3L

Dr Sam & Mrs Anne Gue

1998 X308 Sovereign 4Lt

Stephen & Gaye Kiley

1962 E Type Roadster 3.8L

Andrew & Annette Hopgood

1962 E Type Coupe 3.8L

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

Stephen & Wendy Dowd

1995 Daimler Double Six

Andrew & Livia Smith

1972 E Type

Robert & Judith Lynch

1951 MK 5 Saloon

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: Nov Mk 1, 2, S Type &420 Xmas meeting - TBA Jan XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register Feb Multivalve Mar SS & Daimler

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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YOUR INVITATION TO THE JAGUAR NATIONAL RALLY IN CANBERRA 2011

All Jaguar car enthusiasts Autumn is a special time of the year in Canberra with its changing colours of nature and this makes a great setting for the 42nd National Jaguar Rally in 2011. The Jaguar Drivers’ Club of Canberra is hosting this event and has planned a full and varied program of activities that should cater to all interests.

The theme of our Rally will be the 50th anniversary of the release of the E Type Jaguar. There will be special displays of this model at a couple of the planned events and we are encouraging all owners of E Type Jaguars to join in the Rally celebrations in Canberra at Easter 2011. Of course, the nature of a National Rally is that all Jaguar owners are encouraged to attend and the greater the variety of different Jaguar models, the better the Rally.

Many enthusiasts use the National Rally as the means of maintaining contact with distant friends made over the years and this helps contribute to the spirit of the event. The Rally is also an opportunity to make new friends. We hope the plans we have for the Rally will help bring these opportunities together.

Our Rally headquarters will be a recently refurbished hotel near the city that has secure parking. There will be a number of accommodation options including apartments with undercover parking. As the Canberra Rally usually attracts a large number of Jaguar enthusiasts from around Australia, I would encourage anyone contemplating attendance to lodge their applications early to ensure their accommodation preferences are met. In particular, I would urge those intending to participate in the concours events to register early to ensure the option of covered secure parking for their vehicles.

We will also have a rare print for auction at the formal dinner that portrays events at Le Mans in the 1950’s and also has the signatures of a number of the notable Jaguar players of that era. This is an opportunity to secure a piece of Jaguar history that is not likely to be repeated easily. The print (and authentication documents) will be on display at the Welcome Reception to whet your appetite.

So put Easter 2011 in your calendar for the National Jaguar Rally in Canberra. Details of the Rally program and the registration documents are on our website at www.jaguarnationalrally2011.org.au We look forward to seeing you here.

Larry Roux Rally Director

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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 online 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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Club & Other Events Climb to the Eagle: 5 November 2010 Compact / XJ Register: Weekend in Riverland Berri/Renmark 20/21 November.

Murray Bridge XMAS Racing Day: 5 December 2010 JDCSA General Meeting – Xmas Meeting: 7 December 2010

Quick Reference for Register meetings General Meeting

Tuesday, 2nd November 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, 13th October Wednesday, 3rd November Friday, 8th October

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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 chauffeur 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 Mk7. In good order with only 40,000 miles on the speedo. A black car with 4 speed gearbox. Very nice car. - POA Contact Dennis Paech (Ph.85789021) 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

WANTED One Pepperpot wheel (silver) wanted for spare.

Robin Bullock 8389 6185

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 Two Kiwis, Trevor and Jeanette, are walking down a street in Bondi in Sydney.

Trevor happens to look in one of the shop windows and sees a sign that catches his eye.

The sign said 'Suits $10.00 each, Shirts $4.00 each, Trousers $5.00 per pair' Trevor says to his pal, ' Jeanette, look! We could buy a whole lot of those, and whin we get beck to InZid, we could make a fortune”. “Now whin we go unto the shop, you be quiet, okay? Just lit me do all the talking cause uf they hear our accint, they might not be nice to us. I'll speak in my bist Aussie accint.”

'No worries, smiled Jeanette, I'll keep my mouth shut.'

They go in and Trevor says, 'I'll take fufty suits et $10.00 each, 100 shirts et $4.00 each, and fufty pairs of trousers et $5.00 each. I'll beck up my truck and...'

The owner of the shop interrupts, 'You're from New Zealand, aren't you?'

'Well - Yis,' says a surprised Trevor. 'How the hill dud you know thet?'

The owner says, 'This is a dry cleaners!'.

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

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