Classic Marque January 2025

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2007 Jaguar S-Type 3L V6 Luxury

Last and best of the S-Type Series. Stunning example with comprehensive service history including stamped log book, various owner manuals and spare key.

SNJ030

km $24,990

2014 Jaguar F-Type 3L V6 S/C

Only travelled 53,776 km the car comes with Jaguar service history, owner manuals and spare key. Finished in Salsa Red with Black trim the car looks as good as it is to drive.

SNJ03S 53,779 km $59,990

1976 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L Series 2

The car comes with a large invoice file, heritage certificate and spare keys. Finished in Pale Primrose, the body and chrome trim are excellent. leather and carpets are first class.

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km $17,990

1998 Jaguar XJ8 X308 4L V8 Sov

Low kilometre Jaguar XJ8 4L V8 SWB Sovereign in excellent condition inside and out. Travelled just 138,227 km and finished in Sapphire with Oatmeal trim.

SNJ040 138,227 km $24,990

Club Torque - President’s Report January 2025

Is it really 2025?

It seems like 2024 came and went far quicker than is usual. Perhaps this is a sign that we are busy and enjoying what we do. As the late John Lennon once said, “life is what happens while you are busy making other plans” and there are plenty of things planned for JDCSA members to do. We are a very active club.

To illustrate, by my reckoning the total attendance at the last five club activities of 2024 was more than 250 members –an excellent turn out.

This coming year promises to be just as active. Even a cursory glance indicates the club calendar for 2025 is filling fast. I hope to see as many of you as possible at one of these events.

As we move into 2025 we do need some members to volunteer for various positions so that we can continue to thrive.

We currently need a Jag Day Coordinator; a Regalia Co-ordinator and

there are opportunities to assist with Classic Marque production.

If you are interested in any of these positions please give me a call.

The Executive Committee is currently preparing a Member Survey to inform us about member’s thoughts on various club issues. We have also commenced a process to look at strategic issues as we look ahead 5, 10 and more years.

If members have specific ideas I once again invite you to call me and have a chat.

I may see some of you at the traditional XJ, MK10 & 420G Register Breakfast or the Multivalve Register Australia Day BBQ, but if I don’t our first General Meeting for 2025 is on Tuesday 4th February at The Junction.

Until next month, mind how you go.

Club Hosting - Just British Car Club Picnic at Birdwood Museum - Sunday 27th of April

This is a combined JDCSA Register Event organised as a replacement for the cancelled McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic and the cancelled British Classic Tour. Other SA British Car Clubs are being invited to join us.

▪ Registration is essential. Registrations Close 30/03/2025.

▪ Please PRINT your ticket and display prominently on the day.

▪ Gate opens at 9.00am. Cars must remain parked 10.00am until 3.00pm.

▪ A fee of $5.00 per car will assist with some costs of hosting the event.

▪ FREE ADMISSION to the Museum for all attendees is included.

▪ BYO Picnic provisions. - Coffee Van and Ice Cream Van on site. More information is on TidyHq. Please-register by going to: Picnic 2025 Your contact person is

THURSDAY 16th

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TUESDAY 28th

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TUESDAY 11th FEBRUARY 2025

WEDNESDAY 12th FEBRUARY 2025

FRIDAY 14th FEBRUARY 2025

THURSDAY 27th FEBRUARY 2025

SUNDAY 2nd MARCH 2025

SUNDAY 16th MARCH 2025

THURSDAY 20th MARCH 2025

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APRIL 1st-3rd 2025

APRIL 4th-12th 2025

SUNDAY 13th APRIL 2025

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Events Calendar 2025

NO JANUARY GENERAL MEETING

Jaguar Ladies Group - Lunch: 12.30pm - 3.30pm Kensington Hotel, 23 Regent Street, Kensington . Bookings close 9th January. Please register via TidyHq Jaguar Ladies January Lunch

XJ, Mk10, 420G Register Annual New Year’s Breakfast: 9.00am - 11.00am Kick off the New Year at the Birkenhead Tavern, 3/7 Riverview St, Birkenhead. This event is open to ALL members and we love to see the car park full of Jaguars / Daimlers. Please register via TidyHq (SOLD OUT) Annual New Year’s Breakfast

Multivalve Register Australia Day BBQ: 3.00pm - 7.00pm

Michael Pringle and Jo Orford have kindly volunteered to host the Multivalve Register Australia Day BBQ at their home (Colonel Light Gardens). All club members welcome! Please register via TidyHq (Only a few tickets left). Multivalve Australia Day BBQ

Deadline For All Articles For February Classic Marque (Inc. Classified Adverts). Thank you. Please contact Editor: Graham Franklin M: 0490 074 671 or Email: editor.jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.co

JDCSA February General Meeting

‘The Junction”, 470 Anzac Highway. Starts at 7.30pm with meals available from 6:00pm. More details will be provided closer to the event via Email & TidyHQ.

COMPACT REGISTER MEETING: 6.00pm - 9.00pm

Meeting at the Maid of Auckland Hotel, 926 South Road, Edwardstown 5039 at 6.00pm for a meal followed by an informal meeting. Please register via TidyHq Compact Register February Meeting

XJ, MkX, 420G Register Meeting : 6.00pm - 8.30pm

Come and join our first monthly meeting for 2025. Meet at the Bartley Hotel. More details via email and TidyHQ closer to event. Please mark the date in your diary.

XK 7 8 & 9 Register Meeting : 2.00pm - 4.00pm

More details via email and TidyHQ closer to event. Please mark the date in your diary.

Multivalve Register Lunch Run : 10.00am - 3.00pm More details via email and TidyHQ closer to event. Please mark the date in your diary.

All British Day- 2nd March 2025 Registrations now CLOSED All British Day 2025

2025 British Classics Tour To Victor Harbor CANCELLED

Jaguar Ladies Group - Lunch: More details via email and TidyHQ closer to event. Please mark the date in your diary.

Multivalve Register Meeting & Dinner. 6.00pm - 9.00pm

The Kensington Hotel, 23 Regent St, Kensington. 6:00pm for dinner with meeting at 7:30pm. More details will be provided closer to the event via Email & TidyHQ.

Jaguar XJC and Daimler Coupe - 50th Anniversary Panorama Motel, Bathurst

Please see TidyHQ for details or contact Phil Prior: XJC & Daimler Coupe Anniversary

Jaguar National Rally Bathurst - Registrations now OPEN

Rydges Mount Panorama Hotel is the Headquarters for the 53rd Jaguar National Rally. Post Rally Tour Monday 7 April to Saturday 12 April.

For more information and to register for the Rally please goto: National Rally Bathurst

2025 McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic Car Parade CANCELLED

Club Hosting of British Car Club Picnic: Birdwood Museum: 10.00am -3.00pm

This is a combined JDCSA Register Event organised as a replacement for the cancelled McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic Day. Other SA British Car Clubs will be invited to join us.

Please register via TidyHq

Combined British Car Club Picnic

Club Torque - Editor’s Column

We are off and running for another year, and what a start with the release of Jaguars futuristic concept car, which will be aptly named the “Type 00” (Type Zero Zero).

The Jaguar Type 00 is a concept car for now, but we will eventually see how this design will influence the production car when it’s unveiled later this year (2025).

On a sadder note, 'The Carl Lindner Collection of Classic Jaguars' at Tanunda has now been withdrawn from public display, with Peg, wife of the late Carl Lindner, deciding it was time to, "put them to bed".

While the closure heralds an end to the collection's public activities, Peg assures the cars will remain in the safe keeping of her family for the foreseeable future.

Many persons may not be aware that they donated all the takings from people visiting the display, to the Barossa Fundraisers for Cancer.

Phil Prior organised a Club visit to see the collection back on the 30th of June 2024, which was fortunate as many members who attended had never been there before and had not seen the wonderful collection of SS and Jaguar cars.

Finally, The JDCSA Calendar for 2025 is still available, "free" to all club members. There are not many copies left, so if you would like one, please contact your Register Secretary now (as listed page 55).

Let's all hope for a great year ahead!

Club Vacancy - Treasurer

After 7 fun-filled years Heather Buck is hanging up her ledger book and therefore we need to find a new Treasurer for 20252026.

The job requires someone who can accurately record the various transactions that come through the Bank Account, TidyHQ and Square onto our online accounting package MYOB. The extra, but critical task is to ensure that it all reconciles which again is made easier with MYOB.

Whilst it would suit someone who has some experience with recording money, this is not essential as Heather is able to provide extensive training with Tim White as back-up. In fact, even after taking on the role Heather and Tim would be available to assist the new Treasurer.

An added bonus with the role is to participate in the running of the club by being on the Executive Committee, which meets face to face around 4 times per year at Shannon’s and the other months via zoom.

Should anyone have an interest, however small, please ring Heather (0432 549 086) or Tim (0419 809 021) for more details.

NOTICE BOARD

Volunteer: Regalia Coordinator

The role of Regalia Coordinator is to coordinate the ordering of stock and arranging for it to be collected from a General Meeting by the Member who ordered it online. The details of the role are:

1. Ensure that the products being offered for sale are kept up-to-date on the online system along with the correct prices.

2. Once an order is placed by a member, email that order through to Embroidery SA (sales@embroiderysa.com.au)

3. Arrange for collection of the order from Embroidery SA at unit 8, 27 Roxburgh Avenue, Lonsdale. This can be facilitated by the Regalia Coordinator or another Member who may live closer.

4. Provide an annual report to the Executive Committee on sales for the financial year

5. There will be no stock retained therefore the coordinator does not need to provide storage space in their home.

6. All purchases are online unless an order is taken at a general meeting and paid for using the square POS device.

7. Regalia will not be on display at General Meetings

8. Regalia will not be on display at SA Jag Day so reducing the work load for the coordinator. This can be amended if the coordinator wishes to take the initiative and offer this, subject to Executive approval.

New Members

The following application for membership has been lodged with the Membership Secretary and are listed in accordance with clause 5.4 (b) of the Constitution. If there are no objections, membership will be ratified one month from this January, 2025 magazine:

◊ Michael & Alex Gilbert: 1964 Jaguar Mk II 4.2L Sedan

The following applications listed in the December 2024 Classic Marque magazine have been accepted:

◊ Edward Williamson: 1986 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Coupe

◊ John & Jane Taylor: 1949 Jaguar MK V 3.5L Sedan

◊ Alan & Deanne Pollitt: 1974 Jaguar XJ 5.3L S2 Sedan

◊ Gregory Stanford: 2003 Jaguar X-Type 2L V6 Sedan

◊ Jeffrey & Debb Schiller: TBA

◊ Martyn Book:

▪ 1968 Daimler V8-250 Sedan

▪ 1984 Jaguar XJ6 S3 4.2L Sedan

▪ 1995 Daimler Double Six 6L Sedan

◊ David & Gillian Pollitt: 1984 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Coupe

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.

Charman Membership Secretary

Daphne

New Members Story - Alan Pollitt

I have been a member of a few car clubs / groups over the years, but I am new to the Jaguar scene.

My Dad has always had an interest in cars, and it is something that I picked up early in life, and it is something I really enjoy sharing together.

I have only owned a few 'classic' cars: -

• 1970 VG Valiant Coupe 318 V8

• 1967 Mk 1 Ford Cortina 440 (one of the very last Mk1s made)

• 2016 RS Ford Focus (future classic)

• and now a 1974 XJ12L Jaguar

My fondest memories involving cars are all to do with sharing them with my family. A few that instantly pop into my mind are: -

• the first start of my Valiant after my Dad and I put the engine back in.

• cruising on a sunny summer afternoon to go and get ice creams with my Sons in the Cortina.

• road tripping with my Dad to go and get his latest Jag (XJS).

My current classic is a 1974 XJ12L Series

2. After a change in life circumstances and finding some extra time on my hands my Dad gifted it to me as a Project

in 2023. He purchased it many years previously and it had sat in a warehouse waiting for its turn. The previous owner had pulled it down to replace the timing chain and that is how it had been left.

I am not too certain on the car's history, but I know that it was an Adelaide car.

I had a great time putting it back together and working on all the other little bits and pieces to get it back on the road and I am now in the tinkering and driving phase which is fantastic.

Cheers Alan

Upcoming Event - July Annual Presentation Dinner

SAVE THE DATE!!!!

JAGUAR DRIVERS CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

ANNUAL PRESENTATION DINNER

FRIDAY 18TH JULY 2025

Members are invited to save the date for our annual presentation dinner, which will be held at the Wolf Blass Centre at Morphettville Racecourse on FRIDAY 18TH JULY.

A stunning $21 million venue, opened in December 2023, with outstanding views of the racecourse and picturesque Adelaide Hills , thoroughly enjoyed by members at our last Dinner.

A complimentary drink on arrival will be followed by a two -course meal. There will be live entertainment and a dance floor for members to enjoy.

Details will be advised in coming weeks and bookings will be able to be made on Tidyhq from April/May.

Sponsor - Solitaire Jaguar

End Of An Era For Carl’s Beloved Jags

As the lights were switched off in the showrooms of 'The Carl Lindner Collection of Classic Jaguars' at Tanunda on Thursday afternoon, 12th of December, so too did an era come to a close.

The collection, which has delighted motoring enthusiasts for six years during its operation, and for many more prior to that, has now withdrawn from public display, with Peg, wife of the late Carl Lindner, deciding it was time to, "put them to bed".

“We're just moving on to other things, that's really why we're closing it down," Peg told The Leader Newspaper.”

"It's just been a gradual thing. It’s just been a natural process really... as to what is going on in our other businesses. So, we're just closing the door."

The stunning collection of Jaguars was a passion of the prominent Barossa business and wine identity during his lifetime, with nearly 30 vehicles amassed from all over Australia, and even one or two from overseas.

Peg explained that it all started with a 1932 SS Jaguar, which Carl purchased at a clearing sale in Kapunda more than 40 years ago.

That's the first car that Carl bought and that was just a fun thing, and it went on from there," she said.

"He'd always wanted an E-type Jaguar, so he started collecting them, and it just grew and grew.

"We've used a lot of the cars... and always had old Jags to drive as our family car - not always reliable, but it's part of the fun!"

When Carl sadly passed away in 2017, Peg became custodian of the collection, deciding to open the showrooms to the general public the following year.

Karen Knights has managed the collection on behalf of Peg since then.

'When people come in the door, they're not sure what they're going to get, because we only charge a very small fee, and they go out amazed. We get so many comments. They can't believe that there is so many here," Karen shared.

The Jaguars have also made appearances at charity and community events.

"Over a period, every year we did a drive day for the Surf Life Saving rescue helicopter, so we support that, and that always raised a very healthy sum," said Peg. "So, we've used them for good purposes, I think."

While the final open day heralds an end to the collection's public activities, Peg assures the cars will remain in the safe keeping of her family for the foreseeable future.

"If anything, I really have to thank the people for coming in, because we donate all the takings to the Barossa Fundraisers for Cancer. It's just been a little thing that helps them along," she said.

There may be an occasional walk among the cars for old times' sake, but Peg says she's comfortable with the decision to finalise what has been another unique chapter in the Lindners' legacy.

"Life goes on, and there's too much living to do," said Peg with a smile.

"...It’s not sad, it's kind of happy because we've done lots with them. Carl was never worried about that. He would invite people in, car groups, he was in charge of all that, but he's not here, so Karen's been doing it for me. She's done a good job."

The collection welcomed a steady flow of visitors on its last day in operation. .

Editor: Our club thanks the “Barossa Leader” very much for the reproduction of this story.

The Lindner Jaguar Collection

The Lindner Jaguar Collection

The Lindner Jaguar Collection

The Lindner Jaguar Collection

Jaguar Unveils Type 00. Unmistakable. Unexpected.

Jaguar has officially taken the covers off its futuristic concept car, which will be aptly named the “Type 00” (Type Zero Zero). The name references the “Type” nomenclature from the past e.g. E-Type, and F-Type, while the first ‘0’ stands for zero tailpipe emissions and the second represents its status as car ‘0’ in the brand’s new all-electric vehicle line-up. This all-electric vehicle will be built in the UK, not China or India, using the brand’s Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA) architecture, designed from scratch.

Adelaide to Melbourne

There won’t get a production car until late 2025, but the Jaguar Type 00 will have a targeted range of up to 770km or 478 miles. Far enough to get from Adelaide to Melbourne or Adelaide to Sydney with a recharge at Hay. Charging will be ultra-fast with 321km (200 miles) of charge added in 15 minutes.

Spectacular Launch

Unveiled at Miami Art Week, it previews what’s to come from the brand as they push out the passive old-school Jaguar customer to make room for what the brand sees as a younger, wealthier audience that wants an electric alternative to a Rolls-Royce or Bentley. The jury is still out on whether or not that buyer exists, but for Jaguar’s sake, we hope it does.

Relevance to Production Car

The Jaguar Type 00 is a concept car for now, but we can see how this design will influence the production car when it’s unveiled in late 2025. Design-

wise, you’re looking at a long bonnet, sweeping roofline, 23-inch alloy wheels, fastback profile and a boat tail. It’s a proven design recipe that’s been used by premium brands for decades.

Gerry McGovern

“Type 00 is a pure expression of Jaguar’s new creative philosophy,” said Professor Gerry McGovern OBE, Chief Creative Officer at JLR, on the design.

“It has an unmistakable presence. This is the result of brave, unconstrained creative thinking, and unwavering determination. It is our first physical manifestation and the foundation stone for a new family of Jaguars that will look unlike anything you’ve ever seen. A vision which strives for the highest level of artistic endeavour.”

This is very much a starting point for things to come at Jaguar. While we don’t know what vehicles will follow the Jaguar Type 00, they will likely use similar design cues, including but not limited to the upright flush surfaces, front light signature, and Jaguar ‘leaper’ that’s been laser-etched into a hand-finished brass ingot on the sides of the car. It’s unlikely the brass bar running down the middle of the car makes production.

Horizontal Strikethrough graphics – which some have compared to the vents on an AC unit – are at the very least a visual point of reference that this vehicle is like nothing else on the road and best describes this new “Exuberant Modernism” creative philosophy that the brand is going for.

No Rear Window?

The Jaguar Type 00 uses a glassless tailgate, but here’s hoping that it doesn’t

carry across to the production car as less visibility is not something we’re looking for in a new car, especially one this large.

Paris

The Jaguar Type 00 will be sold in “a select number of exclusive brand stores,” the first of which will be situated in the luxury fashion district of Paris, the home of world-famous attractions like the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées.

CEO Adrian Mardell

“The magic of Jaguar is close to my heart – an original British luxury brand unmatched in its heritage, artistry and emotional magnetism,” said Adrian Mardell, Chief Executive Officer, JLR. “That’s the Jaguar we are recapturing and we will create the same sense of awe that surrounded iconic models like the E-type. Our journey is already underway, guided by our original ethos to Copy Nothing – and the results will be spectacular.”

Price

Jaguar hasn’t listed a price for the production Jaguar Type 00, but commentators online suggest the price is expected to land above £100,000 (approx. AUD $200,000) when it arrives in late 2025.

It is almost guaranteed that in Australia Type 00 will be much, much more than $200,000.

To watch the video of the launch goto: Copy Nothing Miami

Editor: Information for this story sourced from Jaguar Media, Man of Many and numerous other web sites.

Sponsor - Shannons

JLR To Restrict JEA Platform To British-Built Jaguar EVs

Tata Motors Limited-owned JLR is unlikely to use the new ‘JEA’ dedicated EV platform for any cars outside the UK or brands other than Jaguar. The company aims to transform the brand and elevate it to a more premium level, which requires such exclusivity.

Although JLR has licensed its EMA platform to Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM), another Tata Motors Limited subsidiary, the company does not intend to share the JEA platform. “This platform is dedicated for Jaguar,” so JLR has no such plan, Jaguar Managing Director Rawdon Glover said in a recent interview with Autocar India.

Speaking further, Glover revealed that JLR will not build JEA platform-based cars anywhere outside the UK. By implication, he ruled out manufacturing Jaguar EVs even in China, which has huge potential for electric luxury cars. The company is emulating Rolls-Royce by positioning itself as an upscale marque dedicated to high-quality craftsmanship deeply rooted exclusively in the UK.

JLR plans to launch three Jaguar EVs based on the JEA platform, starting with a four-door GT.

After the world premiere of the show car, Glover said in an interview with Autocar

India, Glover revealed that JLR will start selling the electric four-door GT in late 2026, one year after its world premiere. The company plans to manufacture this model at its Solihull plant, where it currently builds the Jaguar F-Pace, Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, and the Range Rover.

When JLR announced the upcoming Jaguar EV in April 2023, it set the car’s indicative base price at 100,000 pounds (about 120,000 euros). Speaking to BBC this week, Glover suggested that it has

since increased that figure to 120,000 pounds (about 145,000 euros).

Still, it is clear that even though the company aims to reposition the Jaguar brand into a higher price segment with the JEA platform-based EVs, it does not seek to compete with exotic brands like Bentley and Rolls-Royce and does not want to become a niche player. .

Editor: Information for this story sourced from "electrive," a popular online platform focused on electric mobility news and updates.

Jaguar Cracks Polyurethane Foam Recycling

JLR is claiming a significant technical breakthrough in the recycling of polyurethane seat foam from its end-oflife vehicles producing new seats.

A collaboration with chemical giant DOW and automotive seating specialist

Adient is said to be the first time seat foam content has been successfully used in automotive production.

Jaguar is putting the material through a full production process before testing on pre-production vehicles early next year.

The recycled foam will be one element to halve the impact of CO2 emissions.

Low-emission bumpers

Also, initial tests on front bumpers found the same quality and performance could be achieved using a reduced number of polymers, saving 177 tonnes of CO2e over a single model line, whilst also saving £560 000 (EUR 680 000). JLR will put its lower carbon bumpers onto new cars next year.

Waste Aluminium

Another project has seen post-industrial waste from aluminium body panel stamping recycled back to the supplier to be incorporated into new body panels. This involved technical innovations, such as the creation of a new aluminium grade that would be best suited for the recycling process.

Editor: Information for this story sourced from Recycling International Magazine

New Jaguar EV is only to be built in UK and priced below Bentley/Rolls Royce.

2024/25 Formula E: Race 1 - Sensational Win for Jaguar

Mitch Evans won the São Paulo E‑Prix after starting from the back of the grid, sealing a remarkable win for Jaguar TCS Racing, as the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship got underway in thrilling style.

The New Zealander, taking his thirteenth Formula E victory with the team, becomes the first driver in the championship’s history to win a race having started from the last position on the grid. Mitch also now equals with two other drivers with the most wins since Formula E began in 2014.

An all-action race saw five race leaders and 111 overtakes on the debut of Formula E's new GEN3 Evo race car, but it was Evans who best navigated a Safety Car and two Red Flags.

Qualifying

The incredibly dramatic race followed a difficult first Qualifying session of the season in which Nick narrowly missed out on the Duels by a tenth of a second – meaning he started the race in tenth. Separately, a technical problem for Mitch prevented him from setting a lap time at all in Group B and, consequently, a race starting position all the way down in P22.

The Race (7 December)

At lights-out, the new All-Wheel-Drive launch saw both drivers deliver a positive first lap with Nick moving up one place and Mitch progressing to P15 with an incredible five-car overtake in turn four.

Despite a brief period under the Safety Car on Lap 3, both drivers continued to make strong progress through the field. Executing Attack Mode early to climb up the order, Nick managed to take the

lead of the race on Lap 8 and Mitch ran as high as third by the halfway point.

Red Flag Restart

An accident and a red flag on Lap 21 brought all drivers back into the pit lane, pausing the race.

Upon restarting, Nick was in P6 and Mitch in P10, both with a second Attack Mode still to take. After taking his, Nick quickly moved up the order and closed in on the race lead, taking back first place on Lap 28. Mitch had jumped up to second by this stage making it a Jaguar TCS Racing one-two, and with some of his Attack Mode remaining he overtook Nick to take first place.

As the field bunched together, Nick was then sandwiched between DS Penske’s Maximilian Günther and Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein, the impact breaking his I-TYPE 7’s steering.

On the following corner Nick was then a passenger and unable to avoid a further impact with Wehrlein, which saw the Porsche driver’s car flip over bringing out another red flag.

Second Red Flag Restart

When the race restarted again, an amazing effort from Jaguar TCS Racing’s mechanics meant Nick was able to return to the race albeit in 15th place, only to be forced into retirement with a lap remaining.

Upfront, having taken the restart in the lead, Mitch defended his position in an incredibly intense final four laps, securing the Jaguar TCS Racing driver, his second victory in São Paulo.

Standings

Mitch Evans leads the Drivers’ World Championship with 25 points, with teammate Nick Cassidy in 16th, whilst Jaguar TCS Racing are positioned second in the Teams’ World Championship. Thanks to a 7th place finish by Envision Racing Sébastien Buemi in a Jaguar I-Type 7, Jaguar are well positioned in the Manufacturers World Championship.

Next Race

Race 2 of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship takes place in Mexico City on 11 January 2025. .

Editor: Information for this story sourced from ABB FIA Formula E and Jaguar Racing.

Sponsors

Forget the run-around with your LOGBOOK renewals.

Get your LOGBOOK renewed on the spot, no more postage or waiting for the postman.

Meet up with other club members enjoy some chit-chat and have your LOGBOOK renewed while you wait.

LOGBOOK EVENTS

During the months of May and June 2025, we will be arranging a series of

Events will include Register Meetings, General Meetings and other whole of club designated LOGBOOK events, where you can meet up with other members and club LOGBOOK Officers and have your LOGBOOK renewed on the spot.

Watch this space for updates and details of these events.

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USA - Jaguar Offers Buy-Back Scheme For 2,790 I-Pace Cars

Jaguar has launched a campaign in America to buy back nearly 3,000 examples of its I-Pace EV after a litany of complaints and thermal overloads of the battery unit in certain examples from the 2019 model year. According to reports, the brand has agreed to repurchase a total of 2,790 I-Pace EVs. At issue is a battery pack that has an alleged manufacturing defect thanks to a line issue at the LG facility in which the batteries were assembled. Overheating batteries and potential conflagration have been a problem in 2019 I-Pace crossovers for some spell now, with at least three of the cars catching fire even after the company issued a software update to help address the issue under a previous recall. It’s unclear how much the program will cost JLR/LG, or if it applies to I-Pace models outside the U.S. .

Editor: Information for this story sourced from CarScoops.

USA - The 'Shaguar' E-Type Is Heading to Auction

The famous 1967 Jaguar E-Type "Shaguar," featured in the three Austin Powers films and a Madonna music video, heads to auction in January.

There was not a double car produced for these films, only this car was used, and was seen in all three films driven by Mike Myers and leading ladies that included Elizabeth Hurley.

According to current owner, the Shaguar was originally won in a contest before he purchased it. Under the hood lies

its original 4.2-liter inline-six engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission. With just 63,962 miles on the odometer, the RHD car remains in remarkable condition, a testament to its mid-2000s restoration by Jaguar. Inside, the blue leather interior and woodenrimmed steering wheel stay true to the car's heritage, showcasing the timeless elegance of the E-Type design.

Whether for its cultural significance or sheer automotive beauty, the Shaguar represents an irresistible blend of

swinging ’60s style and cinematic nostalgia. Groovy, baby! Fans and collectors will have their chance to bid on this iconic car, but one thing’s certain: it’s destined to turn heads wherever it goes.

To be auctioned at the world's largest car collection auction (4,500 vehicles) "Kissimmee" Florida, January 19th. .

Editor: Information for this story sourced from Motorious.

Jaguar History - On this Day in January

In 1927, an Austin Seven chassis was obtained by Sir William Lyons through a dealer in Bolton, and in May of that year, the first Swallow Sidecar motor car was produced. The plan was to fit the car with a detachable folding hard top, but this proved to be impractical, and the cycle-type wings of the first car also had to be changed to ordinary flowing wings.

On 18 January 1928, Herbert ‘Bertie’ Henly and his business partner Frank Hough of Henlys in London, signed an agreement with William Lyons for no less than 500 Austin Seven Swallows – at the rate of twenty-five per week.

However, the maximum number that could be built in the Blackpool factory was fourteen cars per week. The consequence was that Lyons decided to move his company to new premises in Coventry, in the heartland of the motor industry, and the move took place in November 1928.

The rest is history. .

On the 24th of January 1956, Prince Rainier presented the Mk VII Jaguar works team with no less than five trophies and £1,200 in prize money for winning the Monte Carlo Rally.

At the time, winning Monte Carlo was almost as important to Jaguar as winning Le Mans. However, even with the great publicity, Jaguar refused to change their mind about ending full works involvement in rallying.

Privateers in their Mk VII’s entered the 1957 race, but due to the Suez crisis and petrol rationing, fuel coupons were not issued for rallying and the January race was cancelled. With the launch of the 3.4 Mark One a month later in February 1957, large Jaguars were of no further interest to rally drivers, and although the rallying Mk VII’s gave way to the smaller saloons, they left their mark in the motoring history books with the only Jaguar to win the Monte Carlo Rally. .

Harry Mundy (1915–1988) was a British car engine designer.

After World War II he moved to British Racing Motors (BRM) in 1946 as head of the design office, being involved in the design of the BRM V16 Formula One engine, before moving on again in 1950 to Coventry Climax engines as chief designer working on the FWA engine.

His career took a change and he moved into journalism becoming Technical Editor of The Autocar magazine in 1955, but while there he also worked on the design of the Ford based twin-cam engine for Lotus.

Following Jaguar's purchase of Coventry Climax in 1963, his friend and former work colleague Walter Hassan persuaded Mundy to return to engineering.

On 15 January 1964, Harry Mundy joined Jaguar as Chief Development Engineer, where, with William Heynes, they developed the Jaguar V12 engine.

Harry Mundy went on to develop the “Advanced Jaguar Six-Cylinder” or “AJ6” engine before his retirement in 1980, after which he still did some consultancy work. .

The winning MkVII driven by experienced Irishmen Frank Bigger (left), Ronnie Adams and Derek Johnston (right). Seen here with five Team-trophies.

Jaguar History - On this Day in January (cont)

On 22 January 1959 Mike Hawthorn, who raced for Jaguar and was the first British Grand Prix champion, was killed while driving on the Guildford bypass, UK. He was 29.

Mike Hawthorn led the Jaguar Works Team for the 1955-56 season. In 1955 Mike won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in D-type 774 RW, but was haunted by his involvement in the disastrous crash that killed over 80 spectators and injured hundreds more. He became the United Kingdom’s first Formula One World Champion driver in 1958, whereupon he announced his retirement,

On 22 January 1959, only three months into his retirement, Hawthorn died in a car accident while driving his comprehensively modified 1958 Jaguar 3.4-litre saloon VDU 881 to London. While the circumstances of the accident are well documented, the precise cause remains unknown.

Though he had a short career from first race to World Champion in six seasons and died young, Mike Hawthorn is still remembered as one of the greatest racing drivers. .

On the 7th of January 2007, the C-XF concept Jaguar was unveiled at the hundredth anniversary of the 2007 Detroit International Auto Show.

The C-XF project (and subsequent XF) was led by Jaguar Director of Design Ian Callum and Head of Advanced Design Julian Thomson. It featured a 4.2-litre supercharged V8 engine, a 6-speed automatic transmission with Jaguar Sequential Shift, single slimwedged headlamps (as opposed to the twin-lamp motif seen on past Jaguars), performance themed interior, JaguarDrive Selector and a Dual View screen.

The C-XF’s design team reportedly took inspiration from some of Lyons’ greatest cars, including the 1950 Mark VII and 1959 Mark 2 saloons.

The concept C-XF was awarded 2007 "North American Production Preview Vehicle of the Year " award. The production version of the XF was announced later in the year at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. .

Photo of Mike Hawthorn’s crashed Mk 1. He died from fatal head injuries 22 January 1959
On 20 January 1971 during filming at MIRA, the XJ13 suffered an accidental tyre deflation at more than 150 mph and rolled several times severely damaging the car. Jaguar test driver Norman Dewis fortunately escaped unhurt. The car was subsequently rebuilt.

Jaguar History - On this Day in January (cont)

On the 10th of January 2011, U.S. citizen Walter Clay Hill II, died at the age of 91. Walter was a test pilot who became especially enthused by Jaguar after watching Mike Hawthorn race the D-type at Sebring in 1957, and from the 1970s to the 1990s he built up, unintentionally, he claimed, one of the greatest single-marque car collections the world has ever seen, involving important sports and sports-racing Jaguars. At one point he owned more than 30 very special Jaguars.

Some of the cars included the 2nd built S.S. 90; four XK120’s including chassis no. 1, the earliest surviving XK 120; a C-Type; Walter Hansgen D-Type, chassis XKD 529; XK-SS (x2); lowdrag E-type (EC 1001, ex-Dick Protheroe) and Group 44 XJR-5 (x2). He also had two original factory quad cam V12 engines, and had one fitted to a replica XJ13. All cars were kept in a building located on a private airfield in Florida. Bruce Weiner, an entrepreneur and collector bought the entire collection from Walter and sold everything over an 18-month period for a huge profit.

Walter was a great friend to Jaguar and would often loan one or more of his cars for an official Jaguar launch or function, and would also willingly bring them large distances to Jaguar club events. He was a lifetime member of the Jaguar Club of Florida, and his enthusiasm for his cars, and the generous way he shared them, was long remembered. .

On the 13th of January 1954, Jaguar announced the availability of a Laycock de Normanville overdrive for the Mark VII.

The overdrive unit was invented in 1948 by Edgar de Normanville, an engineer and inventor. He designed a geared twospeed overdrive unit, which was built by Laycock Engineering in Sheffield.

To accommodate the overdrive, a rear axle with 4.55:1 ratio was fitted, giving an overall ratio in overdrive of 3.538:1.

The overdrive produced lower engine revs, quieter running and much more economical high-speed cruising. In fact, a 17% savings in engine revs could be achieved in top gear.

A speed of 100 mph in overdrive represented 4,292 rpm, as against 5,520 rpm on the non-overdrive Mk VII. An estimated 3.5 million units were built

over a 40-year period and saw service on a variety of cars of the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s. .

Walter Hill in 670001, the earliest surviving XK120 (Photo: Karen Miller)
On the 10th of January 2009, the new XKR & XFR were launched at the Detroit Motor Show. (Jaguar Managing Director Mike O'Driscoll).

JDCSA - Club Library

Have you seen our new Web based Club Library?

Members can now order library books, videos and magazines from this extensive range by visiting the Club Web Page, selecting an item you wish to borrow and Tom, our Librarian will arrange delivery to next Monthly Club Meeting. Returns can be handled the same way.

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JDCSA Christmas Compact Run to Mannum

The Register celebrated Christmas with lunch at The Lord Melbourne Hotel with a great attendance of members.

Present: Steve & Val Weeks, Rod & Peggy Davis, Richard & Carla Smith, Rob & Vicky Loffler, Onslow & Wendy Billinghurst, Peter & Judy Goodale, Fred Butcher, Evan Spartalis, John Goddard, John Voisey, Sue Harrison, Graham & Jan Franklin, John & Lindsey Williams, Tony & Carol Blackford, Dave & Carol Seidel, Ossie & Rayeena Petrucco.

Apologies were received from: Julian & Moira Lugg, Peter & Ros Holland, Dinu Wijesinha & Dawn, Robin & Diedre Ide.

The lunch started with complimentary Drinks (courtesy of the Club) followed by a “lucky Christmas Cracker" draw for wines & chocolates.

We did hold a shortened meeting where Steve brought those who were present up to date on some club issues, namely: -

• The recent changes to the Constitution removed the 6-year term of office for Register Secretaries.

• Changes to logbook administration within the club.

• Steve also proposed changes to the frequency of Register meeting and events.

• A brief summary of the 2025 Border Run, which will be held next October is the Clare Area.

The 2025 Club Calendars were handed out to those who have not received one.

Steve will email register members with more detailed information also seeking feedback on the proposed calendar for 2025.

The meeting then closed for more serious matters like having fun.

Steve Weeks Register Secretary

E, F & GT Register Christmas Lunch To Verdun

The morning of November 24th was somewhat tropical, warm with high humidity and 40% chance of rain.

That didn’t deter those members of the E, F & GT Register who had booked for the pre-Christmas run. The majority congregated around 10:30 at Rozelles’, a recently opened cafe within the grounds of Carrick Hill.

As a result of his brother’s ill health, Register Secretary - Bruce Davis, was unavailable on the day, having volunteered to help with the wheat harvest on his brother’s farm in southern N.S.W. However, wife Sandy led the convey at 11:30 on a scenic drive via backroads that many had never been on before, and eventually to Verdun.

For those who had not traversed Sheoak Road before, it provided some spectacular scenery that are the Adelaide Hills. As usual, not all followed the lead but it didn’t matter, everyone arrived at Ondeen at Verdun (formerly Maximillians) where we enjoyed platters of antipasto and dessert with a drink or two in the annex overlooking the lake.

It turned out a very enjoyable day, the weather was ideal, and it was a perfect opportunity for members to enjoy the company and camaraderie of the Register.

END

The scheduled route to Verdun via Sheoak Road
Rozelles – nestled in the grounds of Carrick Hill with panoramic views of the Adelaide Plains
A few of the member’s cars parked up during lunch

Multivave 25th Anniversary & Christmas Run To Stockwell

Ten cars left the Marion Hotel at 10:00am on a sunny but windy morning, for an interesting journey through the Hills to Karkoo Nursery in Oakbank for morning tea, where we met up with another five cars.

The scones and cream portions were very generous and went down a treat with those who ordered them. The venue itself is exquisite combining a full nursery with a gift shop and artisan made goods and the Christmas decorations were beautiful.

After an hour, we continued the run to the Stockwell Hotel in Stockwell, not far from Angaston, where we met the rest of the Club members (another 10 or 11 cars!).

This year’s Christmas run was also a celebration of the Multivalve Register’s 25th year and, to mark this auspicious occasion, the lunch was generously subsidised by the JDCSA. A bottle of wine was given to each couple or single member, courtesy of the Register, and a free raffle was held at the end of the meal. Several lucky winners took home a mix of chocolates, glasses, scented candles and a few other bits and pieces.

The quality of the food at both venues was superb and ensured that most of us would roll home at the end of the day, vowing not to have any dinner that evening! It was gratifying to receive so many kind comments from members, with thanks for a well organised and interesting run. Our thanks to everyone who joined us –a good time was had by all and it was a lovely way to start the festive season.

Hope you all had a Merry Christmas and have a happy, healthy New Year.

2024 XJ MK10 420G Register Christmas Dinner

It’s hard to believe that we have now completed 14 years of our Christmas Dinner and Show. Time flits along so quickly that it only seems like yesterday that we had our first little show on the old ship at the bay, “The Buffalo” where the Great Roberto performed his magic act!

Several people commented after the show that it was the best we had ever done. We (the cast) had to agree, we felt the same and enjoyed ourselves entertaining you.

So many hours go into organising the event to get the right balance of songs, choosing the menu, sorting the table decorations, keeping the cost of the dinner affordable, purchasing the free raffle gifts so that members at each table benefit and arranging for each table to receive a free bottle of bubbly for members to share. The event staff at the Glenelg Golf Club supervised by Anna were very cooperative and ensured that the exceptional food was served on time and was still hot when it arrived at the tables!

We had been rehearsing since February and I think the hard work was evident. This year’s show was considered to be our best yet, so we are driven to make sure the next one is even better.

We normally sit down at the end of January and try to pick out the songs that we will do for that year. When we finally decide, we put the different

songs, etc into a suitable program and start rehearsals in February. Maybe some feedback from members could assist us in making choices that please everybody.

We especially like the music of the 60s, 70s and 80s with a couple of “oldies” thrown in the mix.

We have been fortunate to source providers for the stage that we use and the sound equipment that has made it much easier to play our song discs.

The rates have been reasonable and within our budget that we allow for the show. Your attendance and purchase of our auction items in November has

provided the funds to pay for the costs of our little production, so well done to members for your support.

We intend that the 2025 Christmas Show will be even bigger and better and hope that everyone in the club, not just the XJ register, has a chance to purchase tickets and benefit from our hard work in providing an entertaining evening for all.

Thanks to all those who attended and we hope that you come again.

Cheers from Bob, Daphne, Heather, Peter, Graeme, Betty, Lurraine and Alan

Technical - Rebuilding XJ Boot Hinges

NOTES:

Observations

Most of the wear that causes the boot to sag will be found in the elongation/wear of the holes at either end of the “Push/Pull” ( A ) The rivet holes at point ( C ) and in the main body of the hinge seem to show little or no wear at all. But need to be checked.

Preparation

1. This is the most CRITICAL STEP in the whole process.

With the hinge sitting square on the bench, fully extend the hinge in what is the open boot position and the stop points ( D ) have been reached.

2. Carefully and accurately measure the distance between the centres of the external rivets on the push/pull arm ( C ) This distance determines the final upward travel of the boot lid by the tension which is maintained by the spring. If this distance is too short, you may end up with less spring tension and loose upward travel of the boot lid. . Experience says this distance will be 250 mm.

Disassembly

1. With the body of the hinge held in a bench vice carefully remove the spring.

2. Drill out the rivets on both sides ( C ) with a 3/8 bit and remove the push/pull arms.

3. You will immediately note the elongation of the holes at each end of the push/pull arms. This reduces spring tension and allows the boot to sag. So lets fix it!

Repair Option 1 (Replacing the push/pull arms)

Simply replace the push/pull arms with a piece of flat iron 2.5mm X 25mm. Cut to the same length as the original arms. Drill two holes (3/8 or 7/16 ) at each end. Be sure you use the original measurements taken at step (2), plus 3mm. Drill out the original rivet holes in the main body to 3/8 or 7/16 to match. ( these holes will already be approximately 3/8 but have a hexagon profile. This is why I suggest a 7/16 hole here will give the best result

Repair Option 2 (Repairing the holes in the push/pull arms)

Using a heavy duty washer or manufactured alternative ( drilled to 3/8 or 7/16 ), weld them to the inside of the original push/pull arm. Be sure to use the distances previously recorded in step (2.) plus 3 mm.

Reassemble (Attend to General Repairs below before Assembly) Re-fit the push/pull arms using 3/8 or 7/16 bolts and nuts (or make new rivets if you prefer) Tack weld the head of the nuts to ensure they cannot come loose.

If using bolts, on the side where the hinge bolts to the inside of the boot be sure the head of the new bolt used is not too large/high, trim down to clear if necessary to ensure a flush fit against the boot inside wall when refitted to the car.

Other General Repairs

Some repairs to the body of the hinge will also be needed. ( See photo)

1. The spring housing point/hole, on the rear end of the assembly will be well worn and should be repaired/reinforced.

2. The spring effectiveness can be increased by welding a piece on the outside of the bar on the other end.

3. Some damage caused by the worn action may be also evident and needs repairing/welding for best results.

4. If using nuts and bolts to replace the original rivets then some adjustment/cutting will also be need to be made to clear the new nuts.

Reinforce at this point if required

Types Of Coolants & Debunking Myths About Grades & Colours

It’s a fluid that is second only to engine oil in an internal combustion engine, yet is ignored most of the times.

Coolant - History

In the olden days, the word “coolant” simply implied “water”. Water with its high specific heat capacity (which basically means it needs a lot of heat in comparison to other liquids in order to raise its temperature by a specific amount) was perfect for car radiators in theory. The high specific heat capacity ensured it could transfer a large amount of heat easily from the engine block to the radiator. There were two downsides or shortcoming however:

1. Firstly, water has a comparatively high freezing point of 0 degrees Celsius. This means it would freeze and block cooling system pipes and radiators in the winters.

2. Secondly, water would react with the iron present in the engine block and form rust. This rust would eventually choke the radiator over time too. This would also impact the heat transfer (by forming oxides) and cause issues in both the radiator and engine block.

In order to overcome the former, alcohol was added to water and used as a coolant. Alcohol formed a mixture with water which would lead to a “depression” in freezing point, thereby preventing freezing. Unfortunately, the boiling point of alcohol was much lower than water, which would mean the resulting mixture would also boil very early (around 80 degrees Celsius), needing frequent top-ups.

Inorganic Acid Technology (Ethylene Glycol) (IAT)

The writing was on the wall. There was a need for a liquid that would offer the depression in freezing point normal alcohol such as ethanol would, yet not boil over early like the former did when it formed a mixture with water. The answer to this predicament was (and still in many cases) is ethylene glycol.

Ethylene glycol-based coolant is called “Inorganic Acid Technology based coolant” because it contains silicates and phosphates in order to comply with the metal parts in a cooling system.

An Ethylene Glycol and water mixture (in a 60:40 ratio) would freeze at -45 degrees Celsius (thus beating even alcohol in this regard) and boil at well

over 100 degrees Celsius. This means the fundamental issues of early freezing (due to inherent properties of water) and early boiling (due to properties of alcohol) stood solved. Ethylene Glycol however brought about two other minor headaches:

Firstly, its chemical composition meant it would disintegrate and lose its properties, thus requiring a change every 2-3 years.

The more lethal property of Ethylene Glycol was that its disintegration would exponentially increase its electrical conductivity. An electrically conductive liquid when in contact with the iron present in the engine block would be the perfect recipe for rust formation

Thus, started the hunt for a liquid which would further last a lot longer. This is not to say that Ethylene Glycol isn’t used in today’s cooling systems. The green coolant used by many manufacturers even today is ethylene glycol. It does a better job of controlling rust formation in older engines with iron blocks and has additives in the form of silicates and phosphates.

Organic Acid Technology (OAT)

Organic Acid technology was the answer to the previous bottleneck. Organic Acid Technology ensured that the coolant itself was composed of nondegradable chemicals (thus addressing the fundamental issue that IAT brought to the table), while also being silicate, borate and nitrite free, further preventing any chances of increase in electric conductivity with ageing and the rusting that followed. The biggest ace up its sleeve however was the fact that OAT offered superior protection to aluminium under high temperatures, a property that would exhort many manufacturers to shift from IAT to OAT.

The G12 and G12+ coolants (pink coolant) used by Volkswagen are OAT coolants. Both are phosphate, amine and phosphorous free. The only issue with OAT, was that it was a step back in corrosion protection as compared to (perfectly functional) IAT.

Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT)

Simply mixing the two coolants (IAT and OAT) would not be the solution (as expected) and lead to an even more corrosive mixture. However, the final

breakthrough in coolant technology was brought about by HOAT or Hybrid Organic Acid Technology. Theoretically, it is impossible to mix IAT and OAT (as mentioned before), but HOAT allows both to work in tandem, while offering excellent rust protection, very high B.P and low F.P and lasts beyond 5 years.

Debunking common myths associated with coolant colours and grades

It is NOT advisable to mix two different coloured coolants unless you are sure that they are both OAT, IAT or HOAT.

As previously noted, mixing different coolant types with each other might increase chances of corrosion and cause disaster. It is always thus advisable to put distilled water instead of mixing coolants having different colours.

Putting a coolant colour that hasn’t been recommended in your car can have many ill-effects in the long term.

If your car uses green coolant or any IAT based coolant, it is instrumental that you change coolant on or before time. As noted, IAT becomes a bane as it ages and degrades, eventually assuming a corrosive state and encouraging rust in the coolant galleries and supporting ancillaries.

For a layman, the easiest way to distinguish a conventional coolant from a long-life coolant is that conventional coolant concentrate would look green and opaque, while long life coolant would be clear and most importantly, oily to touch.

The last point but what is probably the most important one, the colour of the coolant (red, blue, orange, pink) does NOT define its chemical composition (HOAT, IAT or OAT). The same coolant colour across manufacturers may have variations in chemical composition. Always read what is written on the coolant bottle, consult manufacturer recommendations and then decide what is best for your engine

Editor: Information for this story sourced from BHPians Vigsom.

Victoria - Jaguar Concours & Display Day

The Jaguar Car Club of Victoria held its annual premier event being the concours and display day at Wesley College grounds High Street Mount Waverley Victoria.

Rain Forecasted

There would have been in excess of 150 cars on display showcasing most models of the Jaguar range, spanning from the pre war SS cars up to the very latest I-Pace cars.

Numbers were down a little this year as the weather forecast had predicted rain, storms and high winds. So many of the really good cars that members bring out were absent.

XK140 Celebrating 70 years

The Jaguar XK 140 model were the highlight on the day as it was 70 years since the model first appeared. One of each type was on display. Namely the Roadster, Drop Head Coupe and the Coupe. Some with the C-Type head which were the high-performance models.

The most numerous models on display would have been E Types, Mark II’s and the XJ models, which are now perhaps the most affordable Jaguars to buy and maintain.

Engine Bays

I took particular note of the engine bay of a silver XK150 Coupe, XJS V12 and a Series 3 XJ12. Noting the difference in the clean and simplistic nature of the original XK engine and the very highly complex plumbing and electrical wiring of the XJ 12 engine bay. Both types move the cars in a forward and reverse motion at considerable speed, and I tend to wonder why it is necessary to have such a complex arrangement to propel a car. Anyway, that is just my observation.

Mark 1 Race Car

Also on display was the Jaguar Car Club owned Jaguar Mark 1 modified racing car being Australian Sports sedan champion fitted with a V8 Ford engine and one-piece fibreglass hinged bonnet and guards for easy access.

The proud owners of the cars that were entered in the concours put a lot of effort and time into cleaning them and making sure that they are close to original to when they left the factory. Hard work and well rewarded.

Another highlight was an unrestored barn find Jaguar Mark IV that had been in storage for close to 50 years and untouched. It was recommissioned and

driven to the display in all its original patina. Rare find, but I am sure there are many more under-utilised cars just waiting to be found and enjoyed by future generations.

Early Finish

While the morning was nice and sunny, a heavy shower passed through in the morning and after lunch the weather turned for the worse and everyone went home.

Overall, a very nice display of some classic cars enjoyed by many visitors and club members.

The photos show a range of cars and models on display as well as the engine bays of the XK 150, XJ6 Coupe, XJS and XJ12 series 3. These of course show the difference between clean and simple and complex and crowded.

Heinz Schendzielorz Jaguar Car Club of Victoria

Editor: A big thank you to Heinz for the story and photographs. Greatly appreciated as always.

Victoria - Jaguar Concours & Display Day (cont)

Unrestored barn find Jaguar Mark IV that had been in storage for close to 50 years.
XK 140s Celabrating 70 years
Concour inspections continued despite the weather.
XJ6 engine bay with matching ribbed panel covering spark plugs
XK150 Engine Bay

Jaguar World (Jan 2025)

The January 2025 edition of Jaguar World includes the following feature stories:

◊ Jaguar XJ6 3.0 V Mercedes-Benz E320: Can the basic X350 beat the established executive alternative? Dynamically, there's no contest here. The XJ is by far the more engaging car to drive.

◊ Low Mileage E-Type: Off the road from 1974 to 2009, and barely run in with only 1,440 miles. Although being kept in a garage for nearly 40 years the car needed a lot of recommissioning work. The article details the process.

◊ XK150 Fastback: One man's dream of a practical XK150S 3.8. he needed more room for his growing family and instead of changing cars he changed the shape of the car into a handsome fastback. They look back at the cars fascinating history.

◊ XJs Celebration: They review the last XJS model known as a "Celebration". Built in 1994 with an the updated XJ6 engine (XJ16). They review a 12,250 low milage example.

◊ Mark X: One long term owner rarely used, but never taken off the road. They look back at this low milage cars fascinating history.

◊ Buying an X250 XF Petrol: They guide you what to look for if you are looking at buying the first of the new breed.

◊ Workshop: E-Type Removal Pt2: They conclude the engine swap started in the November issue.

◊ Q & A: They speak to SNG Barratt about replacing carburettors with its new 21st Centaury technology fuel injection system. Approximately Au$25,000 plus fitting.

◊ Workshop: X350 Oil Service: How to change the oil and filters on the last traditional XJ6.

3.8 litre XK150S modified for its first owner in 1962 into a well designed and perfectly proportioned fastback

Classic & Sports Car (Dec 2024)

The December 4th edition of Classic & Sports car includes two Jaguar related stories:

◊ Brits With Six Appeal.

The straight-six engine is synonymous with a decades-long legacy of great British sports cars. Six variations on the sextet theme were convened for comparison. Jaguar XK150 DHC (3.8L dohc); Aston Martin DB5 Convertible (4.0L dohc); AC ACE (2.0L sohc); Bristol 405 DC (2.0L ohv); Austin Healey 3000 (3.0L ohv); Triumph TR5 (2.5L ohv).

The Verdict: It's hard to argue against the Jaguar XK as the greatest of the British straight-sixes. (9 page detailed article).

◊ USA - SS1 Best in Show

A 1935 SS1, built by Jaguar founder William Lyons' firm SS Cars, won Best in Show at the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival in Tennessee, USA. The two-door coupé, now owned by Floridian Eduardo Zavala, was originally purchased by Argentine tango dancer Ada Falcón and spent 80 years in Buenos Aires.

AutoCar Magazine (4 Dec 2024)

The December 4th edition of the weekly AUTOCAR magazine included a story on Jaguars new Jaguar Type 00 concept.

THE FIRST THREE NEW-ERA JAGUARS

Jaguar’s next-generation line-up will be spearheaded by a Porsche Taycan rivalling super-GT, the design of which has been clearly previewed by the Type 00 concept.

Arriving in 2026 as the first all-new Jaguar since 2018’s I-Pace, the EV was shown in official testing images released last month to bear a striking resemblance to the concept, especially its long bonnet, low nose and square proportions. Differences with the production car come in the form of an extra set of doors and rear seats.

Although the GT’s back end has yet to be seen, the concept’s lack of a rear window indicates this will make it into production.

This striking four-door GT is the first of three upcoming electric cars due to arrive by the end of the decade atop a new brand-specific, EVonly platform called JEA.

The other two are thought to be a Bentley Bentayga-style SUV and a luxury saloon to rival the Mercedes S-Class.

Jaguar promotional advert for the F-Type. What will they do for the Jaguar "Type 01" ?

FOR SALE: 1957 2.4 litre Mk 1

Close Ratio M/OD box, Cotswold Blue. 1 driver until 1974 and then placed in dry storage for 50 years.

Rust free and in original condition with some re-commissioning work completed. Brakes 90% recond (not re-installed). Some minor paint blemishes due to storage. Starts, Runs, Drives - No brakes. Located central Victoria,

PRICE $12,900 ONO

Phone Rex - 0447 796 098

FOR SALE: 1980 XJ6

Engine has new pistons & rings. Auto recon. & centre bearing replaced Viscous fan replaced with thermostatically controlled dual electric fans with individual switching. A/C & Heater system fully rebuilt. All belts and hoses have been renewed. A new steering rack has been fitted. New ball joints and front shockers. Brake hoses replaced & recon. brake booster and master cylinder installed. All electrical relay switches replaced. New large aluminium radiator fitted. Professionally repainted. etc. etc

PRICE - $13,000, negotiable. Michael Chorney - 0408813453 or chorney02@hotmail.com

Classified Adverts

FOR SALE: 1992 XJ40

4.0 Litre AJ6 engine Kingfisher Blue. Very reliable car but needs some work.

PRICE $4,000 ONO

Please contact Santo Caruso for details. 0421 793 833

FOR SALE: 1996 XJ X300 Sovereign LWB

Sound mechanical condition

Available for test Clare SA or Adelaide by appointment.

PRICE - $18,000

Please contact: David Cowperthwaite 0419 035 946 or cowperthwaitedavid@gmail.com

FOR SALE: 1995 XJ X300 (Deceased Estate - Greg Castle)

Sovereign 4.0 Litre

Excellent condition throughout. 224,000 km. Regularly serviced and well maintained.

PRICE - $15,000

Please contact Evan Spartalis for more details - 0408 827 919

FOR SALE: 1998 XJ8 Sport

3.2 Litre V8 with 156,000km. More photographs available.

Please contact Roger Harrington for details. 0414 563 041

FOR SALE: 1939 SS Jaguar

2.5 Litre Saloon - Show Quality

Excellent paint and interior. Very strong mechanicals. New wheels, tyres, brakes. More photographs available. Car in Victoria

PRICE - $70,000

Please contact Jim Wiadrowski for details. 0420 279 821

FOR SALE: 2011 XF Diesel (Deceased Estate)

In very good condition

Has been well looked after, serviced regularly and tyres are recent.

177,453 kms. Economy: 6L per 100k

PRICE $16,500 ONO

Please contact: Pat Newton impressitml@outlook.com or phone: 040909300 (preference to text first and advise you are calling).

UK - The Iconic December Classic Sale

The Iconic December 2024 Classic Sale at the Warwickshire Event Centre, UK.

2004 XKR Carbon Edition. Rare special edition. One of only 50 convertibles produced. Sold: £10,688 (Au$21,250).

1992 Daimler Double-Six (Series lll) V12 Saloon. Exceptionally preserved & maintained. 10,000 Miles. Sold: £29,347 (Au$58,500).

1978 XJ-S 5.3-Litre V12 Coupé. Impressively presented, Sebring Red. Numerous invoices. 50,000 miles. Sold: £9,000 (Au$18,000).

1991 XJ-S 3.6-Litre Manual. Late production, pre-facelift, 5-speed manual. Less than 39,000 miles. Sold: £12,750 (Au$25,400).

1976 Daimler Double-Six Coupé (XJC) Manual. 1 of only 372 RHD examples built. Restored 1991 – 2009. Sold: £19,125 (Au$38,000).

1974 E-Type Series 3 V12 Manual Roadster (Ex LHD). Numerous invoices & maintenance records, Sold: £42,750 (Au$85,200).

1996 XJS 4.0-Litre Celebration. AJ16 4-litre engine, 4-speed ZF automatic. 76,500 miles. Sold: £12,375 (Au$24,600).

1998 XKR Supercharged 4-litre V8 Coupé. Long term ownership. Lowmileage (54,000 miles). Sold: £8,500 (Au£17,000).

Looking at Buying a Pre-1960 Jaguar XK?

In Nov 2019, there were collectively over 2,000 Jaguars for sale on Carsales, Carsguide, Gumtree and the like. In Nov 2021 (COVID) there were barely 700 for sale and the lack of supply pushed up prices of Jaguars by roughly 30%. There are now just over 1,400 for sale and prices are back to pre COVID days. There are some bargains to be had, but not a good time to sell. The following are a collection of some of the XK's advertised for sale during December 2024. Please Note that the adverts are provided for information only, are not endorsed by our club, and the cars may no longer be available for sale.

1959 XK150 3.8L FHC (Ex LHD). Early restoration (W.A). $139,888
1958 XK150 3.8L (Ex 3.4) DHC. UK delivered. (Qld). $139,950
1958 XK150 3.4 Litre FHC Manual. (Qld). $115,000.
1956 XK140 3.4L FHC (Ex LHD). Restored 1999-02. (S.A). $125,000
1958 XK150 3.4L Manual. Good Condition. (Vic). $140,000
1958 XK150 3.8L DHC. Good Condition. (NSW). $140,000

Looking at Buying a Pre-1960 Jaguar XK?

1953 Replica C-Type. 1 of 6 built in Australia. (NSW). $327,000
1958 XK150 3.4L DHC Ex UK. Recent restoration.(Qld). $189,000
1953 XK120 3.4L. (Ex LHD). Recent restoration. (Qld). $145,000
1958 XK150 SE 3.4L Auto. Aust delivered. (NSW). $169,500
1953 XK120 3.4L DHC. Ex UK. Work required. (W.A.) $145,000
1960 XK150S 3.4L FHC Ex UK Manual. (NSW). $165,000
1951 XK120 3.4L OTS (Ex NZ). Recent restoration. (NSW). $199,995
1959 XK150S FHC 3.8L 5 sp manual. (Vic). $149,500

Looking at Buying an F-Type?

There are currently 70 F-Types for sale on 'carsales'. The following private sales were advertised during December 2024. The adverts are provided for information only, are not endorsed by our club, and the cars may no longer be available for sale.

2016 White F-Type 3.0L V6 S/C Coupe. 30,000km. (NSW) $86,000
2014 Grey F-Type 3.0L V6 S/C Coupe. 11,864km. (NSW). $72,000
2013 Grey F-Type 3.0L V6 S/C Convertible. 36,200km. (Qld). $74,800 2015 Black F-Type 3.0L V6 S/C. 26,565km. (ACT). $89,250
2015 Sapphire F-Type 3.0L V6 S/C Coupe. 31,200km. (Vic) $79,000 2015 Black F-Type 3.0L V6 S/C Coupe. 31,950km. (Vic) $82,500
2013 F-Type 3.0L V6 S/C Convertible. 39,000km. (Qld). $83,000
2013 Red F-Type 3.0L V6 S/C Convertible. 15.600km. (Vic). $84,900

Looking at Buying an F-Type?

There are currently 70 F-Types for sale on 'carsales'. The following private sales were advertised during December 2024. The adverts are provided for information only, are not endorsed by our club, and the cars may no longer be available for sale.

2018 Grey F-Type 3.0L V6 S/C Coupe. 16,000km. (NSW). $109,000
2016 Grey F-Type 5.0L V8 S/C Coupe. 42,000km. (NSW). $105,000
2016 Firesand F-Type 3.0L V6 S/C Coupe. 4,882km. (Vic). $99,500
2016 F-Type 3.0L V6 S/C AWD Coupe. 28,500km. (Vic). $104,800
2016 White F-Type 3.0L V6 S/C Convertible. 6.250km. (Vic). $125,000
2016 Black F-Type 5.0L V8 S/C Coupe. 20,815km. (NSW). $119,900
2013 Grey F-Type 5.0L V8 S/C Convertible. 80,050km. (WA). $108,800
2016 F-Type 5.0L V8 S/C Convertible. 26,500km. (NSW). $110,000

A Few Jokes To Start The New Year

JDCSA Calendar - January 2025

Ross & Janet Rasmus

Black/Silver Mark IV

1½ Litre Manual Saloon

Restored S.A. Mk V DHC Heading To Queensland

Restored Mark V (deceased estate). Was for sale in Richmonds but now owned by our inaugural president - Phil Smart

Club Notices

GENERAL MEETING

ROSTER 2025

February 2025 Compact Register

March Multivalve Register

April XJ, Mk 10, 420G

May XK, 7, 8, 9 Register

June E, F, GT Register

CLASSIC MARQUE

Classic Marque is the official magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia (JDCSA). The opinions and views expressed in published articles are wholly those of the respective authors, and are not necessarily those of Jaguar, the Editor, the Club, or its members.

Advertisers and sponsors who place advertisements in the magazine do so because they value their association with the JDCSA. Placement of these advertisements should not necessarily be taken to mean the Club endorses the services offered.

JDCSA - Club Directory 2024/25

Club Postal Address: PO Box 6020, Halifax Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Club Web Site / Email

Web: www.jdcsa.com.au

Email: hello@jdcsa.tidymail.co

President: Michael Pringle Mobile: 0418 311 422 president@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Vice President: Tim White Mobile: 0419 809 021 vicepresident@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Treasurer: Heather Buck Mobile: 0432 549 086 treasurer@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Monthly Meetings: 1st Tuesday of the month (Feb - Dec) 7.30pm at “The Junction”, 470 Anzac Highway, Camden Park. (Near the Morphettville Racecourse). Members can choose to have a meal from 6.00pm prior to the meeting.

Your Committee

Secretary Moira Lugg Mobile: 0407 727 459 secretary@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Committee Member: PeterHolland Phone: 0408 810 884 pholland@senet.com.au

Committee Member: Vacancy

Membership Secretary: Daphne Charman Phone: (08) 8248 4111 Mobile: 0404 999 200 membership@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Register Secretaries/Committee members

SS, Mk IV, & Mk V

Meet 3rd Wednesday each month. Currently vacant.

E: ssregister@jdcsa.tidymail.co

XK & MK 7, 8, 9 - Meet TBA

Steve Weeks: 0414 952 416 E: xk789register@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Mk 1, 2, S Type, 420 (Compact) Meet TBA

Phil Prior: 0402 670 654. E: compactregister@jdcsa.tidymail.co

XJ, 420G, & MK X

Meet 2nd Wednesday of each month. Bob Charman: 0421 482 007 E: xjregister@jdcsa.tidymail.co

E, F & GT

Meet 3rd Thursday every 2nd month. Bruce Davis: 0400 872 438 E: efgtregister@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Multi-Valve - Meet 4th Thursday of the odd Calendar month. Peter Buck: 0421 061 883

E: multivalveregister@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Jaguar Ladies Register: Meet TBA

Tricia Clarke: 0422 128 066 jaguarladiesregister@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Club Services/Club Representatives

Editor/Events Coordinator: Graham Franklin Mobile: 0490 074 671

Email: editor@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Librarian: Tom Brindle. Phone (08) 8387 0051. E: librarian@ jdcsa.tidymail.co

Public Officer: Steve Weeks Mobile: 0414 952 416. E: publicofficer.@jdcsa.tidymail.co

TidyHQ Administrator: Tim White. Mobile: 0419 809 021. E: thqadmin@ jdcsa.tidymail.co

Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs (FHMCSA)

Club Representative: David Burton Mobile: 0417 566 225

Marque Sports Car Association (MSCA)

Club Representative: Barry Kitts: 0412 114 109

All British Day

Club Representative: Fred Butcher: 0428 272 863

Technical Officer: Geoff Mockford Phone: (08) 8332 3366 Mobile: 0438 768 770

Archives: Peter Holland, Dave Burton, Graham Franklin Email: hello@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Web Master: Phil Prior/Tim White Phil Prior. Mobile: 0402 670 654. Tim White. Mobile: 0419 809 021. webmanager@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Club Registration

Logbook Compliance Officer: Tim White - Phone: 0419 809 021. E: logbookofficer@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Logbook Validation Officers: (TBA)

For Renewal and MR334 Application Forms

• Bob Charman: 0421 482 007

• Geoff Mockford: 0438 768 770

• Evan Spartalis: 0408 827 919

• Roger Adamson: 0421 052 518

• Tim White: 0419 809 021

JaGuar UNVEILS TYPE 00. UNMISTAKABLE. UNEXPECTED. DRAMATIC.

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