Classic Marque March 2025

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE XJ-S

Sponsor - Lou Guthry Motors

1996 Jaguar XJ6 X300 3.2L

Very well maintained, low kilometre X300 having only travelled 111,696 km and in excellent condition inside and out. Finished in Topaz with Oatmeal leather, full service history, service log and all relevant owner manuals.

1959 MGA 1500

Australian built example and sold new to a Victorian customer on the 13th March 1959. In excellent condition inside and out and finished in white with red interior, the car comes with a large invoice file stretching back to the 70’s.

MY16 Jaguar XE 25T Portfolio 2L Turbo Petrol

Low kilometre MY16 Jaguar XE 25T Portfolio 2L in-line 4 cylinder turbocharged petrol in excellent condition inside and out. Very well maintained, the car comes with service history, all relevant owner manuals and spare key.

1997 Jaguar XK8 4L V8 Coupe

Low km Australian delivered example that has only travelled 90,092km and has upgraded timing chain pre-tensioners. Full history, large invoice file, stamped service log and original contact of sale. Iconic British Racing Green.

km SOLD

Club Torque - President’s Report (March)

And so, it is March…….

As foreshadowed at the last General Meeting there were a couple of important meetings coming up.

1. The first was a Zoom meeting with the majority of the Presidents from most of the other Jaguar clubs around Australia.

These meetings, to be held two or three times each year, are informal, and will take the place of the now disbanded ACJC. They are primarily for the clubs to keep in touch and share information. The meeting was both worthwhile and informative and allowed those attending to tell us what was happening in their club.

Two things, in particular, stood out to me: (1) all clubs are having difficulties filling volunteer positions (this is also evident in the wider community), and (2) there is not yet any commitment to organise a National Rally in 2026 and the organising lead-time is usually about 18 months.

If the annual cycle was to continue, this would be in Victoria with SA hosting again in 2027. Both Queensland and Western Australia have indicated they are unlikely to host future National Rallies. There is to be further discussion about the possibility of the three eastern states moving to a biennial cycle but for now I guess it is watch-this-space.

The very good news on the National Rally front is that the forthcoming rally, organised by NSW, at Bathurst in early April is pretty much booked out.

2. The second meeting was organised by Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs SA (FHMVC) to primarily inform member clubs about new reporting requirements introduced by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) with respect to Not-ForProfit organisations. There were also sessions on scams, governance and insurance but the focus was on taxation.

Our club was represented by the four main office bearers – Tim, Moira,

Heather and myself. Representatives of ATO gave a Power Point presentation that on occasion elicited gasps or groans from those attending.

In essence there has been no change to the law, but the ATO has decided to enforce laws that have largely been ignored for about 30 years. There are some significant implications for our club that the four JDCSA attendees are now working through before presenting to the full Executive Committee. Suffice to say at this stage JDCSA will in future have to lodge an annual taxation return and pay tax if we show a profit of more than $416 in the year.

The Executive Committee has also begun a Strategic Review conversation with short, medium and longer-term timelines. This process will be on going for a few months before we report back to members. As part of the process a survey is being prepared that will be sent to all members for their input into the process. When you do receive the survey, I encourage you to participate by taking a few minutes to let us know what you want for your club.

Having dispensed with the heavy stuff I wish to remind members that our E, F & GT Register Secretary, Bruce Davis, will be our guest speaker at the March General Meeting. Bruce will speak to us about EV’s and his personal experience and also his role with the RAA role out of border-to-border EV charging stations. I commend the session to you.

We have also been able to organise a guest speaker for our May General Meeting (6/5/25) when the RAA will present on their Years Ahead Program.

And finally, Wednesday 5th March (the day after our General Meeting) is Double-up for the Doc Day where any donations to the Royal Flying Doctor Service made on the day are doubledup by some of the major supporters of RFDS.

Until next month, mind how you go.

Michael @sajaguarclub

supermodel Carmen Kass sitting

Bazaar’

The picture was taken by the famous photographer, Patrick Demarchelier. (March 2003).

SUNDAY 2nd MARCH

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WEDNESDAY 12th MARCH

THURSDAY 20th MARCH

THURSDAY 27th MARCH

TUESDAY 1st APRIL

APRIL 1st-3rd 2025

APRIL 4th-12th 2025

WEDNESDAY 9th APRIL

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SUNDAY 27th APRIL

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TUESDAY 6th MAY

TUESDAY 13th MAY

THURSDAY 15th MAY

THURSDAY 22nd MAY

FRIDAY 23rd MAY

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Events Calendar 2025

All British Day- 2nd March 2025

All British Day will return to Echunga. All British Day 2025

JDCSA March General Meeting

‘The Junction”, 470 Anzac Highway. Starts at 7.30pm with meals available from 6:00pm. GUEST SPEAKER - Please register via TidyHq JDCSA March General Meeting

E, F & GT Register visit: 10:30am to 12:30pm

Our host John and Robyn Whittaker will show their car collection and workshop. Please register via TidyHq E, F & GT Register to RW Collection

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

Come and join our 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.

Jaguar Ladies Group - Visit to Carrick Hill/Tour & Lunch : 10.00am - 3.30pm 10 am Coffee in Rozelle's Restaurant; 11 am Tour of Carrick Hill; 12.45 Lunch at Arkaba Hotel. Ladies, please register for each activity. Please see TidyHQ for details. Please register via TidyHq Jaguar Ladies Group - Carrick Hill & Lunch

Multivalve Register Meeting & Dinner. 6.00pm - 9.00pm

The Kensington Hotel, 23 Regent St, Kensington. 6:00pm for dinner with meeting at 7:30pm. Please register via TidyHq Multivalve March Meeting/Dinner

JDCSA April 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.

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 CLOSED

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

XJ, MkX, 420G Register Meeting : 6.00pm - 8.30pm Come and join our monthly meeting. Meet at the Bartley Hotel. More details via email and TidyHQ closer to event. Please mark the date in your diary.

E, F & GT Register Dinner Meeting: 7:30pm to 9:30pm We return to Richmonds as a guest of Andy Morgan and their team. More details via email and TidyHQ closer to event. Please mark the date in your diary.

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

Old Crocks' Run 2025: Hutt Street to Glenelg: 8:00 am – 2:30 pm 91st Old Crocks Run A Celebration of Motoring. Organised by the Sporting Car Club: Sale ends 28 March, 2:00 pm Old Crocks Run

JDCSA May General Meeting

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

Compact Register Meeting & Logbook Night: 6.00pm - 9.00pmMeeting at the Maid of Auckland Hotel, 926 South Road, Edwardstown at 6.00pm for a meal followed by an informal meeting. More details via email and TidyHQ closer to event

Jaguar Ladies Group Lunch : 12.30pm - 3.30PM Flagstaff Hotel, 1497-1503 Main South Road, Darlington More details via email and TidyHQ closer to event

Multivalve Register Meeting/Dinner & Logbook Night: 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.

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

A good chance to update your logbook then and there. More details will be provided closer to the event via Email & TidyHQ.

CINEMA IN THE NORTH: (Organised by XJ, MkX, 420G Register) Depart at 9:30am to Sevenhills for lunch, then to Blyth cinema. Then to Burra (Paxton Square Cottages). Dinner that evening at the Burra Hotel. Sunday morning to Port Broughton for a "Show and Shine" event. Dinner that night at the Port Broughton Hotel. (Details TidyHQ). Please register via TidyHq Cinema In The North

Club Torque - Editor’s Column (GF)

As Jaguar moves to electric only car sales, luxury car manufacturers are reported to be in disbelief at the speed of the sales collapse in China.

Global carmakers from boutique luxury brands like Aston and Porsche, all the way to global giants like Volkswagen, Nissan and Honda, are all seeing sales plummet in China. The country has long been a reliable cash machine for them. Now it isn’t, and the pain is being felt at every level. Outwardly the Chinese car market looks normal with sales up 5.5% last

year at 22.9 million. Scratch the surface, however and the turmoil is revealed. The issue is that Chinese residents are buying local Chinese cars, with the share of the Chinese car makers growing all the time, up to 60% last year from 41% in 2021. This year will be no different, according to seasoned luxury car dealers.

What affect this will have on future JLR sales is unclear, but given that the launch of Jaguar’s Type 00 was in Miami, it is clear that Jaguar are also hoping to sell a good number of cars in the U.S.A as

well as China. Given the direction of the Trump Government, nothing is certain, especially if large tariffs are applied.

On a brighter note, this month's feature is celebrating 50 years of the XJ-S. The XJ-S remained in production for more than 20 years – the longest run of any Jaguar – and went on to become a financial success for the company.

Thank you to everyone that provided stories and photos for this edition. Graham

Guest Speaker - March General Meeting

Our own E, F & GT Register Secretary Bruce Davis will be the guest speaker for the March General Meeting on the subject of EV's!

South Australia now has more public fast chargers per registered EV than any mainland state thanks to the roll out of the RAA Charge network.

Bruce was involved in this $12 million dollar rollout that involved property owners and local governments around the State.

The RAA secured production of state of the art rapid and ultra-rapid DC chargers. Bruce will be able to tell you all about it.

MSCASA Super Sprints Calendar For 2025

Calendar for 2025

◊ 16th March: M.S.C.A. Super Sprint Series Round 1 at Mallala.

◊ 4th May: Peter Hall Memorial 6 Hour Regularity Relay at Mallala.

◊ 22nd June: M.S.C.A. Super Sprint Series Round 2 at Mallala.

◊ 3rd August: M.S.C.A. Super Sprint Series Round 3 at Mallala.

◊ 21st September: M.S.C.A. Super Sprint Series Round 4 at Mallala.

◊ 15th November: AROCA Advanced Driver Training Day at Mallala

◊ 16th November: M.S.C.A. Super Sprint Series Round 5 at Mallala.

Barry Kitts Esquire

The Marque Sports Car Association of South Australia (MSCASA) was formed in the early 70’s to give Car Clubs of SA the opportunity to compete in Motorsport, Circuit Racing, Motorkhana’s and Hill Climbs.

With only a low number of members competing from each club, the individual members joined the MSCA, allowing those drivers to compete in their cars. MSCA is an association of 16 Clubs (including JDCSA) with the CAMS affiliation fee paid by the The Marque Sports Car Association (MSCA).

These events are run by Volunteers and all Clubs including JDCSA are allocated duties during the year.

Our duty days are Rounds 2 & 5. Barry needs at least 6 volunteers. Please let him know.

JDCSA ANNUAL DINNER THIS JULY

John Reimer - “whatever

Greetings South Australian Jaguar Drivers, from Sydney.

My name is John Reimer, and this is a “what ever happened to” request for information about a Chev engined MkII Jaguar that I sold to a fellow in Adelaide in early 1996.

The car was a 1963 Mk2 which had been a 3.8 manual overdrive, but which I bought in early 1995 as a rough engine swapped car. The best thing about the car/swap was the quiet exhaust, obviously fitted by a craftsman who knew exactly what he was doing.

Restoration/Upgrade

Over the course of a year, the car was straightened and resprayed by Gary Hopwood, who had taken a custom car to the USA where he won numerous trophies in the car show scene.

The interior was renewed in leather and factory materials generally by a chap whose name escapes me, but who did wonderful work.

The mechanicals, including tidying up of the engine mount/driveshaft geometry, were completed by Bob Davidson, who had worked with Emerson Fittipaldi in the USA.

The the output of the V8 engine was never measured on a dynamometer, but Bob thought the mildly tuned 350 cu in (5.7 Litre) was putting out around 300 horsepower.

It had lots of torque and felt very strong. I personally put countless hours into the car, including in particular the modification of the suspension so as to incorporate a complete XJ-S braking system and rack and pinion steering.

Fundamentally, this involved fitting the XJS stub axle carrier and associated components (four pot callipers and discs) to the Mk2 ball joints, and fitting the rack to the front subframe/crossmember utilising brackets machined up for me by a friend in the Jaguar Driver’s Club. (Yes, some of the members still spoke to me).

I fitted the XJS pedal box with integral booster to where the battery had been, and moved the battery to the boot. I was deeply conscious of the limitations

happened"

arising from the mixing of components in the front suspension.

I also completed the refurbishment of the woodwork, which came out exceptionally well, the tidying up of the wiring with emphasis on good earthing, the renewal of numerous connectors, and the fitting of various relays (of which I am a big fan).

I also attended to the replacement of the Turbo 400 auto with a Turbo 700, which of course had a 0.7 to one overdrive with a lock up converter.

I wired the lockup converter using the original overdrive switch on the dash, and it became a bit of a party trick to driving the car.

Just while I come to it, the car was fully “engineered” and registered in NSW with the engine swap. The engineer was actually quite taken with the car! It weighed 3,140lbs, which was a couple of hundred pounds lighter than the stock 3.8. Or even lighter still, depending on which figures one can find on line.

Adelaide Connection

Later in the year, I sought Bob Davidson’s help to finalise the suspension but he had retired. This is where the Adelaide connection comes into play. My friend Geoff Stafford, who worked with K&A Engineering that built race cars, mainly Porsches, did fibreglass work on the cars, and assured me that his friends at K&A were the very best for the work I had in mind.

With my wife, I drove the car to Adelaide after Christmas, and the car did the midSummer trip easily. The only limit on cruising speed was the front suspension, the car suffering from significant bump steer, which I had to “drive around”. (Bump steer is the tendency of a wheel of a car to steer itself when one wheel hits a bump or rut). The work by K & A was absolutely outstanding. They really unleashed the potential of the car. It handled magnificently.

The brakes were the best I have ever experienced. The car accelerated like a powerful motorcycle. So, there you have it, a car which today would be termed a “restomod”, a classic “sleeper”.

to my Mk II?

It was in excellent condition, and standard looking apart from bonnet louvres, a bullet mirror on the driver’s door, a radio aerial on the roof, and XJ6 Series Two wheels and hubcaps.

For better or worse, it also had a B and M Ratchet Shifter for smoother, more precise shifts. This was perfect for street racing, but clashed badly with the bowling club looks and general ambience of the car when not being used in anger.

I should say for completeness about this whole episode, that some very significant work was undertaken on the basis of a handshake, no paper, no bull, no consumer protection, just old school pride in workmanship and honesty. I could not speak too highly of all those who helped me with this amazing car, it brought out the best in all of them.

Offer Too Good To Refuse

I took a fellow named Peter Brown for a run in the car and he fell madly in love with it. He could not believe how well it went, and offered to buy it for any price I might care to name. For various reasons, I sold it to him for $30,000.

Sadly, Peter died in a motorcycle accident some weeks after he bought the Jaguar. I do not know what became of the car, but would like to think it went to someone who could appreciate it for what it was.

Does Anyone Know the Car?

My phone number is 0418 611 655, and my email address is wheels_reimer@ hotmail.com

PS: On my return to Sydney, I bought a 1985 Porsche 928S. It was a pretty fair example, for which I paid $18,000. In all seriousness, the Porsche was an exceptional high-speed car, but under, say, 100mph, it felt slow compared to the Jaguar. Plus, my wife much preferred the Jaguar to ride in, and I sold the 928 after about six months.

I later owned a Daimler Vanden Plas, for some fifteen years.

John Reimer

Editor. Thank you for your Story John. If anyone has any information about this V8 MkII, please contact John and myself for a potential follow up story.

John Reimer - “whatever happened" to my Mk II ?

New Members

NOTICE BOARD

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 March, 2025 magazine:

◊ Robert & Bernadette West:

▪ 1973 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L Sedan

◊ Peter Panagaris & Susan Rossidis:

▪ 1964 Daimler 2.5L V8 Sedan

The following applications listed in the February, 2025 Classic Marque magazine have been accepted:

◊ Adrian Costar: 1998 Holden VS 3.8L V6 Utility

◊ John Readle & Family: Jaguar XJ40 Sedan

◊ Gael & David Little: TBA

◊ Greg Lock & Rebecca DiBitonto: 2016 Jaguar V8 5 Litre F-Type Coupe.

◊ Mark & Lee Kirtland:

▪ 1997 Jaguar XK8 4L FHC

▪ 2005 Aston Martin V12 6L Coupe

◊ Hermina Philip Burnett: No Vehicles Noted to Date

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.

Daphne Charman Membership Secretary

Just British Pic nic!

Jaguar Drivers Club of SA Combined Registers Event!

In lieu of the cancelled McLaren Vale Vintage Classic, and Victor Harbor British Classic Tour

The Birdwood Motor Museum, Sunday 27th April, 2025 10.00am 3.00pm. BYO picnic event.

The 50th Anniversary of the JAGUAR XJS the Jaguar XJC and Daimler Sovereign Coupe

REGISTRATION for this event will be required

REGISTER HERE

REGISTER HERE

Contact: Steve Weeks Mob: 0414 952 416

Events - Coming Attractions

Jaguar Ladies Social Register - Carrick Hill Thursday 20th March 2025

They will visit the beautiful Carrick Hill, 46 Carrick Hill Drive, Springfield, Australia's most intact 1930's period mansion in the Adelaide foothills. The tour charge is $13.00 pp, payment by card or cash on entry and will take approx. 1 hour. Visitors to Carrick Hill who are mobility impaired have use of the 'service entry' at 5 Meadowvale Road, which enables them to alight adjacent to the house. There is also an elevator which accesses all three floors.

You are welcome to arrive early for morning tea in Rozelle's restaurant, in the grounds of Carrick Hill, prior to our tour. The restaurant is a short walk of a few hundred metres of a moderate gradient to the House.

On conclusion of the tour we will make our way to the Arkaba Hotel, 150 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton for lunch. A seniors menu is available. You are welcome to go to one or all of the venues. The timing is as follows:

◊ 10.00 am - Coffee in Rozelle's Restaurant (opens at 10am)

◊ 11.00 am - Tour of Carrick Hill

◊ 12.45 pm - Lunch at Arkaba Hotel

Tricia Clarke, Register Secretary

SAVE THE DATE!!

JAGUAR DRIVERS CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

ANNUAL PRESENTATION DINNER

FRIDAY 18TH JULY 2025FFFF

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 2025.

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.

Tricia Clarke, Jaguar Ladies Social Register

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Old Crock's Run 2025 - Book Now

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Last chance for Australians to buy a Jaguar V8.

Contrary to popular belief, you can still buy a Jaguar in Australia.

A search on the Jaguar Australia website shows that one can purchase a brand new XE, F-Type, E-Pace F-Pace or I-Pace. Their inventory shows a total of 75 cars, including the F-Type ZP edition, for anyone that has a spare $405,000.

The stock will eventually shrink to just one model: the F-Pace SUV.

The F-Pace is the last cat in the shop, so to speak, and will continue to be built for the next few months. By the end of 2025, Jaguar will have shown the production vehicle that will launch its all-electric, super-upmarket future.

Until then, there are a few F-Pace variants to choose from, including a new performance flagship, the SVR 575 Ultimate Edition. Unless there’s a corporate about-face, this model represents the last chance for Australians to buy a Jaguar V8. Ever.

It’s not just any V8 either, it’s a five-litre supercharged unit putting out 567hp. There will be just 60 on offer here. Will that make it a future collectable? We’ll have to see. In the meantime, buyers are being asked to shell out about $182,000, plus on-road costs. That’s almost twice the price of the entry-level F-Pace, the two-litre, petrol-powered P250 SE. For that elevated price, the SVR comes with the high-performance drivetrain, all-wheel drive, electronic active differential, sports suspension, 22-inch wheels, a sporty leather interior and a stack of comfort and convenience

equipment that would normally be very extra on this model.

The sprint to 100km/h is quoted as four seconds flat, with a top speed of 286km/h. Yep, this is one fast farewell. And with a thirst to match. (Fuel economy 11.7 L/100 km). It’s loud too.

The 60 examples of the SVR Ultimate Edition being imported include 30 in Ligurian Black Satin, 20 in British Racing Green, five in Icy White and five in Sorrento Yellow. This is bright enough to guarantee you’ll never lose it in a carpark. The SVR, though, won’t be sold in the Ultra Blue shown in the accompanying photo.

All the virtues of the regular F-Pace are retained, with the added grunt and heightened handling. This is a venerable model (first sold in 2016), but there are still very few SUVs that are as rewarding to drive quickly.

The F-Pace still looks handsome enough too, if not quite the standout it was when previewed at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Inside, there’s a good driving position, fine semi-aniline hide, lots of Alcantara and brushed aluminium, and openweave carbon-fibresque veneers. The shapely and well-supporting front seats carry the SVR logo embossed on their integral headrests. The long glass roof (with an opening section up front, and full-length powered shade) will do a lot to lighten up the rear of the black interior.

This Ultimate Edition isn’t a big leap forward, but it’s a landmark. And there are only 60. If tempted, don’t delay. .

Editor: Information for this story sourced from the Financial Review Australia.

Bespoke customisation has become a key priority for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) as it targets high-end customers with a £65 million (Au $129 million) investment in upgraded paint facilities.

The multi-million-dollar cash injection will see the introduction of new equipment such as paint booths, a "universal paint line" and electric ovens that will avoid around 500 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

JLR said that the demand for bespoke paint options has more than doubled since 2022 Financial Year.

On average, bespoke options add £70,000 (Au $140,000) on top of the Range Rover SV's starting price, which is $395,655 before on-road costs in Australia.

"Clients are increasingly choosing to tailor their vehicles with more exclusive bespoke and elevated paint palettes,”

Jamal Hameedi, director of special vehicle operations at JLR, said in a media statement.

“By increasing our capacity, we can satisfy the demand growth and expand this service for to customers of Jaguar and other brands,” he added.

For reference, the 8651 combined sales of Jaguar (741) and Land Rover (7910) last year, are significantly dwarfed by other stand-alone rivals like Audi (15,333), BMW (26,341) and MercedesBenz (18,989). .

Editor: Information for this story sourced from Drive Australia.

Just 60 , 5.0 litre S/C F-Pace SVR 575 units will be available in Australia.

New Jaguar GT Caught Prowling in The Snow

Little is going to trump the reveal of Jaguar’s Type 00 concept car; a day in December 2024 that the world seemingly won’t forget in a hurry. Meanwhile, the engineering team has driven out of the gates at Gaydon to get on with developing the production car that the Type 00 heralded.

It also means images of the development cars are finding their way to the public, such as this photo showing the car testing in Sweden. It was ‘snapped’ during cold weather systems testing with Bosch, where the car’s drivetrain, braking, stability controls and everything else that works to keep it the right way up were being developed, tweaked, updated and recalibrated.

The latest images don’t reveal much more than those released by Jaguar itself, post concept car reveal. Although seeing it on public roads gives it a sense of scale and is more useful than those taken on a featureless test track.

It’s still safe to say the car is huge at over five-metres long and more than twometres wide.

The rear buttresses are more clearly defined on the car’s back end, although the canny engineers and design team also appear to have added some fake bodywork to exaggerate these further in the hope of throwing you off the scent. We know it will have rear-suicide

doors, complete with rather small rear passenger windows and a camera system that could replace the rear windscreen as per Polestar’s 4. Remove the cladding from the roof and C-pillars and you could imagine a quite traditional threebox saloon design.

A claimed 430-mile range is a partial explanation for the Jaguar’s size, although a leap into the luxury space regularly occupied by the largest Range Rovers is also a reason for this substantial footprint.

The battery will be part of an 800-volt electric architecture, powering a number

of motors (depending on specification) on the front and rear axles. Expect one on the front and rear for entry level models, an additional one for the rear for mid-line trims and two front and rear for the full blown 1000bhp range topper.

Meanwhile, Jaguar Australia told Drive it will have stock in Australian showrooms for all of 2025, most notably with F-Pace still being built, after just 40 cars were reported as sold by the company locally in January 2025. .

Editor: Information for this story sourced from the EVO and Drive Australia.

Jaguar F1 In Adelaide for Motorsport Festival

The scream of a V10-powered Formula 1 car has reverberated around Adelaide with the spectacular arrival of a Jaguar R2 into the city ahead of its appearance at the 2025 Repco Adelaide Motorsport Festival on March 8 and 9.

The 2001 Jaguar R2 took to Adelaide’s city streets in February to promote the upcoming event. The R2 will be driven by New Zealander Andy Higgins at the Motorsport Festival.

In the iconic British racing green colours, the Jaguar will be one of the cars to watch across the Formula 1 sessions. It’s powered by a three-litre V10 naturallyaspirated Cosworth engine, producing over 800BHP at 18,000RPM.

The Jaguar R2 that will be appearing, raced during the 2001 Formula 1 season, with a best result of fifth place in Italy.

The 2025 Repco Adelaide Motorsport Festival will once again feature various categories, ranging from Formula 1 cars, V8 Supercars, sportscars, touring cars, motorbikes and more with the action non-stop without a break in track activity at any stage of the day.

Off track there will be car displays, kids' zones, bars and food trucks, exhibitors and traders, activations and more, in a picnic in the park setting. .

Editor: Information for this story sourced from Adelaide Motorsport Festival.

New 4-Door GT caught on video . Goto: Jaguar Type 00

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U.S.A - Steve McQueen Tribute XKSS Stolen

On December 2nd 2024, a Steve McQueen tribute Jaguar XKSS was stolen from a locked garage in Austin Texas.

The owner offered a substantial reward for the car’s safe return, but as time went by, it seemed less likely that the car would ever be recovered.

Two months after the replica XKSS was taken, police in Texas successfully recovered the car, in part because of all the attention the theft had received on the internet.

The owner was incredibly grateful to all the officers and detectives that worked on his case. He said that the police had kept up the pursuit, continued to follow leads, and with enough information, they were able to obtain a search warrant.

The Police reported on Facebook that they executed a search warrant at a storage facility in North Austin, Texas, where they found the car along with other property, all said to be worth $625,000. No word on whether any arrests were made, but police state that the investigation is still ongoing.

Replica XKSS

The tribute Jaguar was made by Team CJ Works, an auto restoration shop in Austin. The alloy bodied tribute car was fabricated using a 4.2 litre E-Type donor car. (The engine was enlarged to 4.7L).

The car was built as an exact replica to Steve McQueen's original XKSS, except for the larger engine and the interior finished in green leather.

The stolen replica was almost brand new, and was only finished in May 2024. Steve McQueen XKSS

One of just 16 built, it was originally white with a red interior. After purchasing the car, Steve had it repainted a favourite shade of green, polished the Dunlop wheels, and had the interior re-trimmed in black by a renowned upholsterer.

He enjoyed driving the car fast and is reported to have received so many tickets that his driver’s license was almost suspended twice during his first year of ownership. A capable mechanic, McQueen did much of the maintenance work himself.

He eventually came to consider the car too rare and valuable to race and sold it in the early 1970s. He then later reacquired the XKSS, keeping it until his untimely death from cancer in 1980.

McQueen’s XKSS now sits in the vault at the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.

To watch Jay Leno's video of Jay driving Steve McQueens XKSS goto: Jay Leno's Garage - Steve McQueen's XKSS. .

Editor: Information for this story sourced from Road &Track and The Robb Report.

Rare D-Type XKD 403 (OKV 2) Heads to Auction

This 1954 D-Type set a speed record at Le Mans. Now XKD-403, known as 'OKV 2', could fetch Au $13 million.

The car, piloted by Stirling Moss to 172.97 mph on the race’s famed Mulsanne Straight, will be sold through Broad Arrow Auctions on March 8.

Not only did it compete at Le Mans, but it was also campaigned in top-level European races every year between 1954 and 1958, making it one of the mostraced Works Jaguar D-Type's ever.

In 2018 the owner put “OKV 2” up for auction with RM Sotheby’s where its estimated value ranged from US$12 to $15 million. It failed to meet reserve, though, after a high bid of US$9.8 million. In March, he will try again. .

Stirling Moss piloting D-Type "OKV2" during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1954. The car is to be offered with no reserve at the March Amelia Island Auction, U.S.A.

U.S.A - Stolen tribute XKSS recovered after two month investigation.

Formula E - No Podium For Jaguar at Jeddah E-Prix' s

Another Challenging Weekend for Jaguar!

After a sensational win for Mitch Evans and Jaguar TCS Racing with a back of the grid to top of the podium in São Paulo Round 1, success has eluded Evans ever since with no points in Round 2 (Mexico), Round 3 (Jeddah) and Round 4 (Jeddah).

With no points going into Round 4, Nick Cassidy picked up his first points of the season in Jeddah – delivering a stunning drive from 17th to fifth – but it has still been far from the start the reigning Teams’ World Champions Jaguar TCS Racing would have wanted.

With the struggles for Evans and Cassidy alike, Jaguar are currently seventh in the Teams’ Standings with just 35 points to

PIT BOOST Makes Its Debut

In Jeddah, a brand new innovative and mandatory mid-race feature was introduced that sees all cars given a 10% energy increase (3.85kWh) through a 30-second, 600kW boost in the pit lane.

Known as PIT BOOST, this addition will be used during one race of a

their name. Customer team Envision Racing have also had a bumpy start to the GEN3 Evo era with only their driver Sebastien Buemi scoring any points when he finished seventh in Mexico City.

“Our season starts here,” Nick Cassidy said after his top five result. “It’s no secret that we haven’t been where we want to be over the last few races but today the team did an incredible job to get the car back in a place to fight for strong points. It feels so good to have a solid race. We still have work to do but I’m happy with how we executed the strategy today with what we had available.”

The team will undoubtedly be working around the clock between now and the next round in Miami, to make sure they’re back fighting for wins and podiums regularly.

double-header weekend and received plenty of love from drivers, teams and fans alike after its first use across Round 3 on Friday 14 February.

All drivers must stop during the race for this extra energy; however each team is only provided one PIT BOOST rig which prevents them from doing any double-stacking. Drivers had to stop for this boost when their

Next Race

Next, they are heading to the U.S.A. Miami is back on the calendar after the iconic location held the first Formula E race on US soil back in the inaugural season.

The legendary Homestead-Miami Speedway will trade stock cars for single seaters as it plays host for Round 5 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship on Saturday April 12, 2025. .

battery’s State of Charge (SoC) was below 60% and above 40%, with a variety of strategies being embraced across the race.

All cars have to stop for a minimum of 34 seconds to receive the ultra-quick boost of energy – a huge milestone in EV technology. .

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

'E-Type UK' - Restomod Review

It is difficult to keep track of the number of "Restomod" E-Types that have been built and reported on in Classic Marque over the years.

Apart from Jaguar Classics, some of the best-known UK specialists include "LYNX Motors", "Eagle E-Types" and "Helm Motorcars". In the U.S.A. ECD Automotive Design will not only do ground-up bespoke E-Type restoration, but also do V8 or EV engine swaps.

Another specialist restoration firm is "E-Type UK" who already sell an “Unleashed” 400bhp restomod based on a 6.1 litre V-12-engined E-Type Series 3.

They have now turned their attention to the original Series 1. The project is billed as “the ultimate straight-six tourer.”

"Unleashed" E-Type Series 1

So, while the "Unleashed" is clearly modernized, with features such as LED “angel eye” headlights, this Jaguar looks closer to how its maker intended—including the original colour combination of British Racing Green with a Suede Green leather interior.

E-Type UK has removed the bumper overriders and chrome crossbar within the front grille, helping the engine to breathe better. The factory-fit wire wheels have also been swapped for Dunlop-replica steel rims with splined hubs and triple-eared spinners.

Under the Bonnet

Unlatch the Jaguar’s long, front hinged bonnet and it’s obvious that beauty is more than panel-deep. The spotless engine looks stock at first complete with a dummy distributor cap and Jenvey heritage fuel injection throttle bodies that resemble the factory-fit Weber carbs.

A rolling-road-verified 430hp and 390lb ft of torque comes from boring out the 4.2 litre inline six to 4.7 litres, then installing a twin-plug cylinder head, electronic fuel injection and a stainless-steel exhaust with a six-branch manifold. Improved cooling, including an aluminium radiator, header tank and high-flow fan, helps to bolster reliability, too. It’s all channelled to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox and kept incheck by spanner-adjusted suspension and thicker anti-roll bars.

"E-Type UK’s" own ventilated disc brakes with four-piston calipers provide the stopping power.

Interior

Inside, there is a racing-style ‘tell-tale’ rev counter, a smattering of extra gauges and a RetroSound head unit, which offers DAB radio and Bluetooth phone connectivity.

The 1960s racing buckets would originally have been bolted to the floor, but E-Type UK has fabricated seat custom runners to allow for adjustment. There’s also a leather-wrapped MotoLita steering wheel.

Expensive Exercise

Such hand-crafted luxury doesn’t come cheap. Reckon on upwards of Au$90,000 for a non-runner Series I donor car, then anything from Au$400,000 for the 4,000 hours of subsequent restoration and upgrade work. That is brand new supercar money, but what you get here is something unique and arguably more engaging.

The E-Type’s owner plans to take it on adventurous road trips, rather than simply mothball it in a car collection. .

Editor: Information for this story sourced from the Motoring Research and the Rob Report.

1967 E-Type Series 1 "Unleashed" restomod from "E-Type UK".

The 4.7L 'stroker' engine with 'Jenvey' electronic fuel injection throttle bodies that resemble Weber carburettors. "Unleashed" S1 fitted with an "E-Torque" twin spark plug cylinder head with matching special pistons.

XJ-S Celebrating 50 Years (1975-2025)

XJ-S Celebrating 50 Years (1975-2025)

Overview

The Jaguar XJ-S (later called XJS), is a luxury grand tourer built from 1975 to 1996, in coupé, fixed-profile and full convertible body-styles. There were three distinct variations, with a final production total of 115,413 units over 20 years and seven months.

Design

There was a considerable delay in finalising the XJ-S design. Although everyone on the design team was happy with the front and middle of the car, the problem was the back.

Sir William Lyons was notorious for micro-managing the design details of his beloved Jaguars and no matter how many different approaches and designs were suggested by the drawing office, the ‘Old Man’ didn’t like any of them.

Sir William wanted to know ‘what was selling’ and ‘whose cars had captured the public imagination’. The Ferrari Dino was considered top of the pops at the time and Sir William requested that he wanted a good look at one. One was “borrowed” from a Ferrari dealer for several hours whilst Sir William looked over the car with a sketch pad.

If you have ever wondered where those distinctive ‘flying buttress’ features at the back of the XJS came from, have a look at a Dino.

XJ-S

(1975–1981)

Designed to move the air as efficiently as possible, gone were the elegant curves and delicate 60’s detailing of earlier Jaguar models. Chrome bumpers were replaced by plain black plastic, and

internally there wasn’t a sliver of wood to been seen.

Inside there was welcoming leather, and the facia was very modern in its elegant use of black plastic with aluminium infills and vertical instruments for the minor dials.

Power came from the Jaguar V12 engine with a choice of a manual or an automatic transmission. A manual XJ-S was able to accelerate to 100 km/h in just over 7 seconds with a top speed of 240 km/h.

The first automatic XJ-S cars had a BorgWarner Model 12 transmission. In 1977, General Motors Turbo-Hydramatic 400 transmissions were fitted.

With the XJ-S, Jaguar didn’t try to recreate or replace the E-Type, but move the game in a completely new direction.

The original XJ-S in all its 15 mpg V12 glory is a very different beast from the later XJS cars. It began life with thoroughly modern styling and became progressively more traditional as the years passed.

XJ-S HE (1981–1991)

The effortless V12 suited the character of the original XJ-S perfectly, capable of hitting 150mph with little fuss. Unfortunately, the XJ-S was launched in the wake of a fuel crisis, and as time went on, the fuel economy of the V12 became more of an issue.

From July 1981, the XJ-S was renamed the XJ-S HE and received the new HighEfficiency V12 engine designed by Swiss Engineer Michael May. Fuel efficiency improved by 58% from approx 15 to 22 mpg.

At the same time, the XJ-S HE received changes to its exterior and interior. These changes included body-coloured boot trim in place of the standard previous black; new five-spoke (starfish) alloy wheels; chrome inserts on the upper part of the bumpers; burled timber elm inserts on dashboard and door capping’s. Other changes included higher gearing (2.88 diff’ ratio against 3.07) and a move from 6.0in to 6.5in x 15in wheels.

The suspension was revised and the steering was sharpened up.

Reviews at the time noted that the interior was now a more traditional Jaguar place to be, with the traditional round dials and wood veneer.

Mark Bartold, 1988 Silver Birch 5.3 litre V12 XJ-S HE convertible

Milton King & Anona Fitzgerald, Red 1978 XJ-S V12 5.3 litre auto.

XJ-S Celebrating 50 Years (1975-2025)

XJ- SC Cabriolet (1983-1988)

In 1983, a Cabriolet model known as the XJ-SC was released. The coupe’s small rear seats were removed in order to make space for the removable soft top, making it a 2-seat car.

The XJ-SC model wasn’t a full convertible, but rather a targa topped Cabriolet model with a roll bar and a fold down hood for the rear.

Initially the Cabriolet conversions were undertaken by Tickford. The almost complete XJ-S Coupe (without its roof fitted) was taken from Jaguar’s Castle Bromwich site, to Tickford’s premises. Here the buttresses were cut off and further modification work undertaken including under body strengthening, installing the roll bar over the driver and passenger area and modifying/replacing the rear wing panels. Once this work was complete, the near Cabriolet was then returned for final finishing work.

The multi-site method of construction was not efficient and after about 100 XJSC Cabriolets were built, the end-to-end Cabriolet production was brought inhouse at Jaguar.

The two Targa Panels over the driver and passenger area can be removed either one at a time, or both together.

The XJ-SC also had an optional hardtop section for the rear of the car. This came

Six-cylinder AJ6

Also in 1983, the new 3.6 litre Jaguar AJ6 straight-six engine was introduced. The six-cylinder cars can be identified by a raised bonnet centre section.

Between 1983 and 1987, the six-cylinder engined cars were only available with a five-speed manual gearbox (Getrag 265), with a four-speed automatic (ZF 4HP22) offered from 1987 onwards along with improved fuel injection.

5.3 V12 Convertible (1988-1991)

Some serious re-engineering was required to convert the Coupe into a Convertible. A special rear bullkhead was needed and steel tubing was built into both sills areas, running the full length of the wheelbase, supported by new cross bracing.

To allow for the canvas hood to fully retract, two separate fuel tanks would have been required. This in turn would have caused other problems, and so the existing fuel tank position was retained, resulting in the hood sitting high on the rear deck when folded. There also wasn’t room for a hinged panel to cover the folded hood, and the fabric tonneau cover had to be manually fitted.

Despite this, the final result was well received and was an instant success.

In total, 30,946 convertibles of all varieties were built, making it a major force in the XJ-S resurgence during the final 8 years of production.

XJS Facelift (1991–1996)

Although Jaguar had tried to keep the XJ-S fresh with new alloy wheels and trim updates the model was beginning to look dated.

The XJS was relaunched in its final form in May 1991 under Ford Motor Company’s new ownership, dropping the model name’s hyphen, marketing it as the XJS. This facelift cost Jaguar £50m,

complete with heated glass rear window, unlike the canvas hood, which was plastic.

Bryan and Anne Blair O’Shaughnessy 1989 V12 XJ-S Coupe.

Ivan and Janine Cooke, 1984 Blue 5.3 litre V12 XJ-S HE.jpg

XJ-S Celebrating 50 Years (1975-2025)

To look at a Facelift XJS, the changes don’t appear that dramatic, but in fact around 180 of the cars’ 490 panels were changed. The most obvious exterior changes are the pillar-less doors, the restyled rear lights that featured more modern rectangular lights and a broad chrome strip across the boot edge.

The rear windows were extended and the front quarter lights removed. At the front, the grille reverted back to black and a new chrome strip was inserted along the front of the bonnet. The shape of the fuel filler cap was also changed.

Inside, the famous barrel dials were replaced with traditional, circular versions and there were redesigned front and rear seats.

The 3.6 litre also made way for the new 4.0-litre version of the AJ6 straight-six that had already made its debut with the XJ40 in 1989. The cars were also fitted with the ABS brake system.

Initially the Facelift appeared only in Coupe form, the convertible not arriving until April 1992.

The V12 engine’s capacity was enlarged to 6.0 litres in September 1993 with a power output of 227 kW (304 hp).

Once Jaguar started updating the XJS there was no stopping it and in 1993 the car received further changes. These included new colour-keyed bumpers, while the convertible became a fourseater. At the same time, the car received more aerodynamic front/rear bumpers.

Outboard rear brakes replaced the more complicated inboard brakes of previous models. With the introduction of the 6.0-litre V12, the transmission was also updated to a GM 4L80E with a fourthgear overdrive, whilst the automatic 4.0-litre models continued with the electronic ZF4HP24E transmission.

In April 1994, the AJ6 engine gave way to the AJ16. Still with 4.0 litres, it featured substantial revisions and now equipped with coil-on-plug ignition.

In 1995, the final specification changes were made and the car was referred to as the Celebration model to celebrate the 60th year of Jaguar Cars. Celebration cars feature diamond turned wheels, and more luxurious interior. These final cars were finely developed, and now regarded as the best of the lot.

Aftermarket/Inhouse Modifications

A number of XJ-S’s were modified by coach-builders including Lynx and Lister. Jaguar also manufactured a modified XJ-S (XJR-S) in conjunction with Tom Walkinshaw Racing.

Motor Racing

XJ-S had a successful racing career in the 70’s/ 80’s and continues to be campaigned at club level. See separate story.

XJS Reaches Classic Status

The XJ-S was not only a nimble road racer, it was a brilliant grand tourer.

Like the Mini, the XJS managed to reach classic status while it was still in production, with a new generation of journalists drooling over its combination of refinement and handling.

The XJS was a member of a very exclusive club, a BL car whose reputation survived the bad times. Initially underdeveloped, unfashionable, out of favour with the press, it shrugged off two recessions and being badly-built on outdated facilities to flourish and become one of the most successful cars to ever wear the Jaguar badge.

XJ-S

Timeline

1975: (Jan) XJ-S V12 Coupe goes on sale

1981: (Feb) First HE engined car

1982: (June) First 3.6 Cabriolet (no V12)

1983: (Oct) First 3.6 litre Coupe 1986: 5.3 litre V12 Cabriolet introduced 1988: V12 Convertible replaces Cabriolet 1988: (June) XJR-S Celebration model 1991: (March) Facelift introduced 1992: (April) 4.0 litre Convertible 1993: (May) XJR-S discontinued 1993: (Sept) 6.0 litre V12 introduced 1994: (May) AJ16 engine introduced 1995: (May) 4.0 litre Celebration 1996: (April) Last 4.0 litre Convertible 1996: (April) Last 6.0 litre V12 Coupe Production

115,413 cars were produced between 1975 and 1996.

The XJ-S remained in production for more than 20 years – the longest run of any Jaguar – and went on to become a financial success for the company, with the last car coming off the line in April 1996. The XJS was superseded by the XK8. .

Editor: Information for this story sourced from various sources.

Roly Donders, 1983 Cobolt Blue 5.3 litre V12 XJ-S HE

XJ-S and Motor Racing

Motorsport

After covering a story about the evolution of the XJ-S it wasn’t really possible to exclude the successful racing career achieved by the XJ-S in the 70’s and 80’s.

Today the XJS continues to be extensively campaigned in club level motorsport, both in the United Kingdom and overseas.

USA - Group 44

For 1977, the “Group 44” racing team had a very successful season in Trans Am with a race car based on the actual production XJ-S chassis and running gear.

The team won the series’ 1977 drivers’ championship cup for Bob Tullius but missed winning the manufacturer’s title by two points (only 1 Jaguar competed in the Trans-Am series compared to many more Porsche entrants).

In 1978, a purpose-built tube-frame “silhouette” style XJ-S race car was constructed which greatly reduced the weight compared to the full production chassis car campaigned in 1977.

Group 44 succeeded in again capturing the driver’s championship for Bob Tullius and also captured the manufacturer’s title as well, by entering the 1977 car at some venues to gain additional manufacturer’s points for Jaguar.

USA - Cannonball Race

In April 1979 a XJ-S driven by Dave Heinz and Dave Yarborough was entered into the very illegal “Cannonball Run”. They won the 4,608 kilometres (2,863 mi) event from New York to Los Angeles in a record time of 32 hours and 51 minutes, a record that stood for 4 years. They averaged almost 90 mph, when the maximum speed limit in most USA States was 55 mph. The win was a huge publicity success for Jaguar.

Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR)

Jaguar saw the benefit in racing in the European Touring Car Championship (ETCC) but had no money. They agreed to supply cars and components and pay TWR £200,000 for every victory.

In 1982, TWR entered one XJ-S into the ETCC. Tom won 4 of the 11 races that season to finish a credible 3rd overall and validating TWR’s decision to take the XJ-S racing.

With Jaguar becoming an official sponsor in 1983, the team became a two-car entry, taking 5 victories and finishing second in both the driver’s and manufacturer’s championship. With more money coming from Brown’s Lane, new lighter cars were built with more powerful engines, 5-speed gearboxes and 17-inch wheels allowed massive 14 inch diameter brakes.

In 1984 TWR Jaguars won 7 races (including the prestigious Spa 24 Hour race), to win the driver’s and manufacturer’s championship. These on-track successes had a huge effect on the image of the XJ-S and increased sales throughout TWR ETCC campaign.

Bathurst

In 1985 the three TWR XJS Jaguars were brought out of retirement for the JamesHardie 1000. The cars were clearly the class of the field, qualifying in 1st, 2nd and 6th.

Walkinshaw and Percy dominated most of the race, only losing the lead to the Goss/Hahne car during pit stops. Goss and Hahne (car #10) had to battle a broken seat, held loosely in place by straps and cable ties for well over 100 laps. They sat in second most of the way until a split oil line late in the race cost the Walkinshaw/Percy car 3 laps and any chance of victory.

Goss/Hahne won the “Great Race” while Walkinshaw finished to make a Jaguar 1–3 victory with Walkinshaw following Goss across the finish line in a formation finish. The cars were entered in the 1986 Bathurst 1000, but ultimately did not race due to a lack of funding from Jaguar Rover Australia. .

being heavier and having less

Despite

engine displacement than most of its competitors, Bob Tullius and the Jaguar saw the checkered flag 7 times in a row tying Mark Donohue for the most consecutive Trans-Am wins. The program was aimed to boost the corporate image of British Leyland, not the Jaguar marque as such, but Jaguars

Manufactures win over Chevrolet was sweet.

Members Story - Al Britcher

I guess my XJS Story began sometime in the late 70’s when I went to the Adelaide Motor Show, which was an annual event at the Wayville show grounds.

Every car enthusiast in Adelaide looked forward to this event as it was an exciting period for the auto industry. New models of cars were coming out every year and the speed of technology meant there were new engines, styles and accessories hitting the scene all the time. Of course there was the highly competitive jousting between Holden, Ford and Chrysler, plus the ever-popular rivalry between the British and Japanese cars.

It was at one of these shows when my mates and I noticed the British and European cars such as Jaguar, Morris, BMW, Mercedes, Fiat, Citroen, Volvo etc and looked in awe at those on offer.

I do recall making comment about the Jaguar XJS looking so stylish but changed when we noticed the engine bay……we all said that it looked like a rats nest and that who would ever want one of those with all that plumbing……. bloody nightmare. Fifty odd years on and who would have guessed that I would eventually own one.

I have always had a love for the two-door sporty looking cars, owning a BMW 1600-02 which I upgraded to 2 litre and 5 speed gear box out of an E21 and gave it some welly out at Mallala Race track; a BMW 633 CSi which was the last one sold in Australia in 1979 before they ceased Australian deliveries and resuming in 1986; and of course the XJS. BMWs are just fabulous road handling cars, which I regularly put to the test. When I first drove the XJS, I was disappointed as it didn’t immediately

have the road holding manners that was used to, however over time I started to get the feel of the geometry and where to point the car when entering corners at speed. I felt the 633 was more direct and the XJ-S slightly under steered.

Anyway, I purchased the XJ-S on 18 Feb 2021 from a couple at Warradale for $11,000, which I thought was good value considering what it was; straight panels, good paint, and pretty good interior. That’s where it ended….I went down to pick up the car and there was some issue starting it, then taking it down the road and the trans packed it in. We walked back to his house some 400 metres away and followed this steady stream of trans fluid on the road all the way back to find a circular patch 4 metres round out the front. What a flipping mess. I was wondering what I had gotten myself into. Ironically, a fire brigade vehicle came down the road and noticed the mess, so they stopped, and spread some kitty litter over to absorb the fluid.

Needless to say, that I didn’t drive my newly acquired pride and joy home but got it trucked to Geoff Mockford’s workshop which was the beginning of my restoration adventure and further friendship with Geoff and the boys. I drove it around for a year or so experiencing a number of issues with over-heating, brakes, general leakage of most fluids etc.

I decided it needed a paint job, so I set about to dismantle it in preparation for a closed-door painting. Whilst I was at it, I dismantled most of the parts down to the block and had them replaced or refurbished as necessary.

The a/c and the air pump were replaced with new a/c located where the air pump was and all gaskets were renewed together with a new radiator, electric fans, new alternator etc.

The car runs really well and looks great with the new paint work. The new hood lining and window tint are about the only major things done to the interior. The seats are coming apart at the stitching which is disappointing and an expensive fix. I’m looking forward to driving it to Bathurst for the 2025 Nationals, - fingers crossed all goes well.

As I am struggling these days to get in and out of this beast, I think my sights might be aimed at either getting an XJC or XJ6 perhaps next year. More to follow on that exercise.

Al Britcher

Editor. Thank you Al. Don't sell the car after all the work you have done on it. You'll only end up regretting it later.

Al Britcher, 1984 5.3 litre V12 XJ-S HE.

Members Story - Ralph & Angela Villarosa

We are proud to be part of JDCSA.

My story starts from an early age with a fascination of all things mechanical and particularly motor cars. My fascination led me to take on an engineering profession with the aim of getting into the automotive industry. Well things took a bit of a turn and instead I ended up in the power industry with lots of bigger and more powerful mechanical toys to play with.

The start of my adulthood was a period dominated by local car manufacturers - Holdens, Ford and Chrysler. Plenty of opportunities to put my engineering skills to practice before venturing into the more exotic European gems like the Fiat Sports 124 and some British built cars. The Jaguars then were beyond my reach.

The Jaguar V12 Sovereign Saloon and XJS Coupe caught my attention while Angela and I we were planning our wedding. So much so, that we had 3 white luxurious chauffeur driven saloons for the bridal party. Certainly, an elegant, comfortable vehicle with exceptionally smooth ride.

After seeing another Jaguar XJS V12 (HE version) Coupe a few years later, I decided that I would eventually buy one. As a very fastidious buyer and with an eye for detail, I researched the Jaguar XJS from its first release date back in 1975 and took note of the modifications and improvements introduced with each successive model. As expected, it took a while to find the right car and at the right price.

forward and

is the perfect Jaguar XJS V12 6.0 Litre Coupe. This vehicle is in immaculate condition and has been very well maintained and looked after, a credit to the previous owner. We bought the vehicle from Lou Guthry Motors (Victoria) in June 2019. The vehicle came with a complete history, including a Production Record Trace Certificate from the Jaguar Heritage Group (UK). The vehicle was manufactured in June 1994, Australia delivered in early 1995. Morocco Red Metallic in colour with an Oatmeal interior. The V12 engine is equipped with the Marelli ignition and a fully digital processor engine management system.

This model also got the Hydramatic 4L80-E four speed transmission. It certainly lives up to its name as a Grand Tourer. My son and I drove the vehicle from Moorabbin (Victoria) to Adelaide. It did not miss a bit and an awesome vehicle out on the open road.

We are certainly looking forwarded to participating in the Club’s future events and thank you once again. Please see some images of our classic Jaguar XJS. Regards Ralph & Angela

Editor: Story reprinted from August 2020 Classic Marque.

Fast

I found what I think

Ralph and Angela’s Morocco Red 1994 XJS V12 6 .0 Litre ‘Facelift’ Coupe

My XJ-S and XJS Experience - Andrew Byles

My penchant for an XJ-S was from childhood, when they were released. I never believed them to be a replacement for an E type as they are so different. Today I still admire them as a quaint English car like no other. I currently have my 10th XJ-S.

XJ-S No. 1:

My first was a 1987 UK spec (12.5:1 V12 HE) Silver Birch sold new to a mining Engineer in Saudi Arabia. It came to me at 17,000 miles, but appeared as it was sand blasted along the left side. I had it repainted, but was not as good as jobs I’d done myself. It was a lovely car to own and drive, but the availability of 98 Octane fuel was limited, so a cocktail of either racing fuel and 91 unleaded was used.

Country trips such as to the Sheparton national rally required a couple of Jerry cans of race fuel in the boot. I broke the Torque converter at the national rally and rebuilt the transmission with high stall converter.

XJ-S No. 2

Next was an early V12 manual car (Which at the time, I considered to be the “holy grail” of XJSs).

It was in Green Sand with rusty bonnet door and 1 front guard. The rest of the car was excellent as it was “waxoiled” when new. It had been serviced 3 monthly!

Having an automatic before, the experience of the manual was not what I expected and after corrective repairs, I moved it on, when a UK enthusiast tracked the car to me.

XJ-S No. 3

Another was an early V12 convertible which had some fire damage and a vandalised top. I fixed it and bought a new top re-trim kit from BAS international. The car was great condition once fixed, but I never became attached to it.

XJ-S No. 4

Next was, what I was hoping to be a “cannonball” car, as it had the

Compomotive wheels and a trip computer. It wasn’t. It was purchased after an injector hose fire.

As per most earlier cars it had little quality issues, that could lead to rust forming in many areas.

This car survives today in reasonable condition following a lot of careful sealing of the many leaks around the body.

XJ-S Car No. 5

Another was a TWR modified 6.0 litre coupe Automatic with soft magnolia trim which seems typical of many TWR cars.

I imported this car as it failed the MOT inspection with “wobbly wheels”. Both front and rear suspension were very rusty. The body wasn’t rusty surprisingly, as it was also “waxoiled”. This was certainly a quick car but the ride was firm. I had to recondition the leather and fix the suspension. I sold it to a UK buyer as these cars are, deservingly well sought after, in UK.

XL-S No. 6

My XJ-S and XJS Experience - Andrew Byles

Following this was an early XJ-S HE in grey with oatmeal trim. The trim was so knocked around I bought a trim kit from BAS including the diaphragms.

These cars are affordable and a pleasure to own (and restore if required) The reliability and simplicity of a HE engine, are good features.

XJS No. 7

I then bought a, rare for Australia, 6.0 litre convertible (Blue) which was badly neglected.

Another BAS roof was bought to retrim the roof, and the entire leather interior was cleaned, and re coloured to a high standard.

While this was a lovely car to drive with the roof up, I didn’t like the sun on my head with top down. And found it boring to look at, when the top was down, when parked in the garage. I actually like the look of the XJ-SC, but have never owned one.

XJS No. 8

I bought a 1994 blue 4.0 litre coupe, as an opportunistic purchase, as it was trashed inside and roof needed paint.

After attending to these repairs, I drove it a little. While most people would be satisfied, that these are the most practical XJS to have (if practical is a word for an XJS), I found it lacking the smoothness and excitement of a V12 car.

Lofty England’s comment about the 3.6 XJS, would always be on my mind while driving it.

XJS No. 9

The 6.0 litre dark cherry red coupe that followed was an old person’s car, who sold it to me, when he could no longer drive, and the dealer was going to pay him next to nothing for it. I did need to perform paintless dent removal on most panels but it cleaned up well. I loved this car, for the way it drove and had respectable economy, but I prefer the look of the earlier cars around the buttresses and tail lights.

XJ-S No. 10

My current XJ-S is a Solent Blue 1989, with outstanding service history. I fitted the (very hard to find) Jaguarsport 16x8 lattice alloys with polished rims. This car will be a restoration project for me to enjoy, with 8 speed ZF transmission and adjustable injection and ignition system.

With exception of the 2 late XJSs, I resealed the tappet blocks, retimed the camshafts, replaced all O-rings and seals around the oil filter. These maintenance items can be costly if you’re paying someone to do it, but I find it enjoyable, as everything is cleaned and checked, while in the process.

Selling an XJS can take a long time, to find a buyer, who deserves it. If someone wants to sell one quickly, the price will always be low.

Service records for V12 engined cars are a great tool to sell one, as it broadens your market to first time owners.

Andrew Byles (Member 1308 - since 1986) Editor: Great story. Thank you Andrew.

Members Story - Greg Souter

When I started looking back over my 7-8 years of ownership of my Jaguar, I quickly realized it would be a challenge to provide a brief story.

Fatal Attraction

I bought the XJ-SC at a time when I was not really looking for a Jaguar. I had previously owned an MGB with a Rover V8 and 5-speed conversion. I parted with that car and immediately regretted that decision. I really wanted a manual car and a convertible or coupe body shape.

My brother shared an advert with me regarding a Jaguar located in Northern NSW. I purchased the car without hesitation, a decision that I have questioned on more than one occasion over the months and years that followed. Regency Park!!!

The vehicle was transport to SA, and I immediately proceeded to Regency Park Transport Inspections. This is where the fun really began, and the first of my many moments when I queried my latest purchase.

The Regency experience could be a novel in itself, but after 3 attempts, a letter from Jaguar Australia confirming my vehicle’s identity and my absolute defiance in their request to remove the Brown’s lane

stamping from the firewall / bulkhead… ….I achieved SA registration. Problems on the Horizon It became quite clear early on after registration, and subsequent driving that the car was not in the healthiest of states as far as running gear was concerned. So began the journey of a rebuild and restoration. In the early days I did a lot of work on the front end, front spring replacement to correct ride height, bushes, etc. As such I was introduced to someone who became instrumental in this project and well known to many in this club I’d imagine (Geoff Mockford).

Between Geoff and my brother Gary, my two trusted advisors I threw up all conceivable engine options from the LS1 (yes, I thought about it) to a Jag V8, and everything in between. In the end common sense prevailed and the decision to rebuild the V12 won (thanks Geoff).

As the project progressed, I was determined to try and simplify and tidy other aspects that I wasn’t completely happy with. My goal was to improve overall drivability and simplicity of the car.

Members Story - Greg Souter (cont)

The manual conversion was not finished to a level that I was happy with, so I commenced a long list of improvements.

Lucas Electrical

First and foremost was the repair of the wiring loom located behind the dash that runs virtually everything.

My car was a Californian car and had a modified wiring loom that was very untidy. Not happy with it, I sourced a loom for a same year car but factory RHD. This led to climate control issues. After pulling it apart 3-4 times, I became an expert at heater box removal (3rd worst job ever) and finally resolved the problems.

Rear-End Rebuild

Next came the complete rear end rebuild, and the installation of a rear sway bar. The mounts were still there on 10/86 model, but they had stopped fitting them by then (apparently). The diff ratio was changed from a 2.88 to a 3.31 and the rear end was rebuilt at the same time.

Engine Rebuild

Next came time to tackle the engine, lots of smoke on start up, and it was running very rough, so the engine was pulled out and completely rebuilt. It was all relatively standard, but just cleaned up at every possible point, including every single nut and bolt on a wire buff in my shed for countless hours (2nd worst job).

More Electrical Work

The alternator was relocated, and I eliminated the factory fan, electing to run twin electro fans, and an electric controller instead. The concept was to try and eliminate as many belts, pulleys, vacuum lines as possible.

To this end, the original ECU was removed, and a Haltech Elite ECU was installed. I mounted this under the passenger seat, and I must admit it was one of the most satisfying jobs I did. I hooked up the ECU with new tidy looms and a freshly painted engine bay. The original AAV was replaced with a Bosch 2 wire stepper motor along with a custom piece of plumbing.

Modified Engine Air Intakes

Prior to getting the engine bay painted, I removed the headlights, and associated

Members Story - Greg Souter (cont)

rat’s nest, and proceeded to remove the material (metal behind the headlight assembly). I sourced a 3” pipe and cut and welded on an appropriate angle to allow 3” ducting to the airbox which was also modified.

Replacing the Starter Motor (in the car)

A lighter foot pressure clutch with higher clamp pressure was sourced for the 5-speed gearbox, and last of all the (very heavy) starter motor was fitted. This required a ‘dumbbell’ arm lift on one arm with a double inverted pike whilst lying on my back. It was not only the worst job ever but carried out no less than three times. The first one wasn’t up to the job, and the second one that was reconditioned …. well, it wasn’t …

It was at this very moment in time, despite all the progress, I started questioning the purchasing decision once again.

Start-Up Time

Eventually after some initial over fuelling issues that really had me scratching my head, and the subsequent return to two fuel regulators, it immediately started.

After about a total of 30 minutes running over 1-1/2 days, checking every connection, fuel line, injector, coolant connection, temp and oil senders, fan

Completed rebuilt engine and refurbished engine bay.

Completed rebuilt rear independent suspension and differential.

Members Story - Greg Souter (cont)

controller, and spanner check it was off for an engine run in session in a controlled environment with the help of the guys at TRS.

The Exhaust

The last major job was the exhaust system. The initial setup of the exhaust consisted of two separate systems, and with a combination of boxes used. My desire to not have the car too loud resulted in a significant failure with an exhaust note not dissimilar to an old Holden 202 going up Willunga Hill with a hole in the muffler. Back to workshop.

The exhaust now comprises of a middle box and a single rear muffler on each side. It sounds great.

Final Tidy-Up

Finally, there was the seemingly simple calibration and setup of the electronic speed sensor from the 5-speed gearbox to drive the original (square wave signal)

speedometer. This now had to have a small program calibrated in the ECU, which wasn’t simple and took days and days – a long story.

I have completed about 7-8,000 kms on the vehicle now, and often drive it around the Adelaide hills or the Fleurieu Peninsula.

More Modifications in the Planning

Next job or project is to see if I can source some oversized throttle bodies and modified inlet manifolds. However, the ‘good idea’s brother’ has suggested we consider twin turbos…with just a little boost…a concept that we may consider.

A Big Thank You

I could not have completed this without the help of my brother Gary – engine builder, bracket maker, simplifier of all things ‘Lucas’. The constant support and guidance from Geoff, who would take a call on Sunday afternoon and selflessly

assist me through whatever tangled mess I had achieved in my head by over thinking something.

Lastly the help from the guys at TRS. I still maintain that the engine running in session was the most anticipated moments, in the entire project.

One thing for certain, it is not getting sold…..not anytime soon. Absolute pleasure and great fun to drive, the look on people’s faces when they realise it’s a V12 doesn’t get old….

Greg Souter (aka Ollie M) - another long story.

Editor: Story reprinted from February 2022 Classic Marque.

Members Story - Phil Prior (cont)

Various Celebrities & Famous XJ-S Owners

While living in California, Sir Patrick Stewart owned a 1989 5.3 litre convertible. When he moved back to the UK in 2004, he had it shipped back home. By 2017 the car was getting a little tired and he had it fully restored.

Being a Californian spec car, the XJ-S was fitted with oversized bumpers, large side indicators, high level stop light and quad lamps and optional bolt on wire wheels.

The late Princess Diana’s XJS Cabriolet was custom made with two small rear seats fitted in the back so that her young sons Prince William and Prince Harry could ride with her, while their bodyguard sat in the front. Diana owned the car from 1987 to 1991. When William and Harry outgrew the rear seats, the Princess sold the XJ-SC to the Jaguar Heritage Trust in exchange for a contribution to one of her charitable causes.

Various Celebrities & Famous XJ-S Owners

The late singer Tom Petty, bought his then girlfriend (and subsequent wife), this 1996 champagne XJS (Facelift) convertible, the day after asking her what her favourite car was.

In 2012 the XJR-S was auctioned, with all proceeds going to ‘Doctors Without Borders’, only to subsequently miss the car and describe it as his favourite car ever. Tom died from an accidental drug overdose, aged 66.

a 1982

Actress Eva Longoria seen here with

XJ-S 5.3L V12 H.E that she used in the 2012 film, "The Baytown Outlaws".

Various Celebrities & Famous XJ-S Owners

Musician Bryan Ferry with his XJ-S. Jerry Hall and Bryan met while Jerry was posing for the cover of ‘Roxy Music’s’ 1975 album ‘Siren’. She left Bryan in 1977 for Mick Jagger. Her long blonde hair and height of six feet made her one of the most photographed models of all time.

XJ-S and Ian Ogilvy pictured in ‘The Return of Saint’ (1978–79).

In what was probably Jaguar’s biggest-ever marketing blunder. In 1961 a British television company reached out to Jaguar to obtain an XKE for use in a new show that was about to begin production (The Saint). The folks at Jaguar declined as the XKE was proving so successful that they considered that no additional marketing support was needed - especially one that involved giving away cars. Roger Moore ended up driving a Volvo in the series from 1962 to 1969.

Various Celebrities & Famous XJ-S Owners

Jaguar prepared a police car for demonstration in the hope of achieving sales. Although favourable feedback, there was considered a lack of space in the boot and in the rear seat (for prisoners). So, there were no orders and the single prototype now belongs to the Jaguar Heritage Collection.

In this scene from the film “Crazy People”, Dudley Moore is explaining to Paul Reiser that this proposed advert tells the Jaguar owner to always have his pride and joy buffed and polished by hand to minimize swirl marks, preferably by a woman with a soft touch. That way, he will have no worries about his Jaguar's paint and will be able to sleep well at night. The ad is rejected and Dudley Moore’ character (Emory) is sent to a psychiatric hospital to ‘recover’. The ad is accidentally sent to the printers and is a huge success, but now Emory has fallen for another patient (Daryl Hannah), and so he doesn’t want to leave and come back to work.

TWR XJS Supercat- First Debut

Following its reveal in virtual form earlier in 2024, the TWR 'Supercat' recently made its public debut after three years of development.

Taking this original competition XJS as inspiration, the Supercat also incorporates elements from other racing Jaguars that were developed by TWR. The end result is a car that produces more than double the power of the original XJS, while being more than 150kg lighter.

The chassis has been strengthened and suspension and brakes upgraded. Modern tech, like traction control, launch control and selectable driving modes will be optional, allowing customers to have a more personal diving experience, if they wish to do so.

V12 Heart

The 5.3-litre V12 that powered the majority of XJS coupes and convertibles has been retained for the Supercat, but enlarged and upgraded to the point where it’s essentially an all-new engine.

A bore increase from 90mm to 92mm increases capacity to 5.6 litres, while the addition of a supercharger, dry sump, revised cylinder heads and valves, billet camshafts and other changes improve performance from 212kW (285hp) and 492kW (660hp).

Manual Only

The Supercat will only be available with a six-speed manual that’s been engineered to complement the upgraded engine. The steel driveshaft and open diff of the original car have been replaced with an aluminium unit and LSD.

A must watch is "Harry's Garage" Video. Harry went to meet the team behind the car and see it for real just before its launch in Miami. Goto: "Harry's Garage"

New Style Bodywork

Although the exterior of the Supercat remains recognisable as an XJS, it’s been modified from nose to tail, with extensive, engineering-led changes. The TWR Supercat represents an entirely new expression of the original.

Created by Khyzyl Saleem, with input from Magnus Walker and a F1 aerodynamicist, the Supercat has seen multiple changes made to the XJS’s flying buttresses to improve aerodynamics, while a widebody treatment adds almost 20cm to the car’s width, allowing for much wider wheels and tyres to be fitted.

The floorpan has been flattened and a bespoke rear diffuser fitted to generate additional downforce.

The latter has necessitated the adoption of side-exit exhausts.

All the bodywork has been made from carbon fibre, which along with other light-weighting measures, like removing the rear seats, sees the Supercat weight just 1,605kg. (Down from 1,770kg).

Raw, But Not Too Raw

While it’s been created as a driver’s car, modern conveniences and comforts are included. The digital instrument display offers an analogue look and is configurable. A central multimedia interface, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard.

A number of tactile switches and buttons remain in the cabin, for elements like the push-button starting, steering and suspension adjustment and an optional front-end lift feature.

88 Only

The cap of 88 units for the Supercat was selected to honour Tom Walkinshaw’s victory in the XJR-9 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1988.

Pricing starts at £225,000 (AU$436,000 approx.), excluding the XJS donor car and any local taxes. The first cars to be completed by mid-2025.

For further details, go to: twrperformance. co.uk. .

Editor: Information for this story sourced from JustCars.

TWR XJS Supercat - First Drive (Top Gear)

This car is a rolling prototype and about 80 per cent of the way there in terms of dynamics and fit and finish, and I’m the first person from outside of TWR’s inner circle to drive the Supercat in this near finished form.

And I’m pleased to report there is substance here. It’s still a little rough around the edges and there’s work remaining to be done, but there are the bones of something very good. Which wasn’t necessarily a given.

First impressions are dominated by the heft of the clutch and brakes, the unique noise that I’d probably describe as ‘dirty V12’, and the surprising poise of the thing. The engine doesn’t have a pure-blooded high pitch musicality, but the raucous cocktail of induction bark, mechanical thrash, V12 scream and –at high revs – supercharger whine is absolutely fitting for a car that looks this aggressive, while the racket and flames on the overrun could trigger air raid warnings.

The race-derived electric power steering is slightly at odds with the weighty pedals, but does immediately create a sense of agility and there’s a precision to the way the Supercat peels into corners that makes it feel smaller and lighter than I’d expected. In fact, my suspicion was that you’d look out over that long bonnet and feel slightly detached from the front wheels and right over the rears.

In reality, you feel right at the centre of the action and confident of everything that’s going on at ground level at either end. I love the six-speed manual gearbox.

Why did these things fall out of fashion?

Rip through second and third gears in the TWR Supercat and hear its 5.6-litre supercharged V12 shriek all the way up to the limiter at 7,750rpm, and it’s impossible not to care. Aside from the Pagani Utopia and Gordon Murray's T.50, the combination of a mighty V12 engine and a manual gearbox is extinct. More miles reveal fantastic traction and a really nice balance.

In wet conditions the front pushes gently into understeer first, which can be easily balanced and reined in, before the car slips progressively into a more tail led angle of attack. It’s a cool feeling and the savagery of the engine noise is calmed by these easy manners. It should be said the engine’s progressive delivery helps here, too. It sounds monstrous and delivers big performance, but it does so in an extremely predictable way.

There are improvements required – the yawning gap between third and fourth gear needs to be addressed.

The adjustable traction control is too abrupt. The power steering programming is inconsistent and it would disappear altogether around long left-handers, while low oil pressure led the engine management to cut power severely after long, fast right-handers.

Funnily enough, back in the 1980s, oil surge was one of the biggest problems to solve when developing the Group A cars. Even the unassisted brakes –which I really like – probably need servo assistance for most potential buyers. All things I’m confident TWR can sort.

However, the bigger challenge is building the Supercat to the standard required for the asking price. The interior needs Zagame style attention to detail; the bodywork needs to fit with millimetre precision and not rattle over rough surfaces. Everything needs to be perfect.

Even then, selling 88 of these cars –commemorating Jaguar’s Le Mans win in 1988 – won’t be easy.

I wish TWR all the luck in the world, though. The Supercat might not have true motorsport pedigree, but it’s born of real passion and a love and respect for Jaguar’s most glorious days. .

Editor: Information for this story sourced from Top Gear (Jethro Bovingdon).

Another must watch video. Goto: "Top Gear First Drive TVR Supercat"

“Keeping Jaguar Memories Alive” - On this Day (March)

On 1st March 1950, the Trust’s rally winning XK120, NUB 120, was built.

NUB 120 was not a works car, but was privately owned and campaigned by Ian Appleyard, with his wife Patricia, William Lyons’ daughter, acting as navigator.

In his book on Jaguar Sports Cars Paul Skilleter believes that the XK 120 Jaguar roadster NUB 120 is the most famous XK120 of them all, and few would argue with him. This alloy-bodied XK120 open two-seater first appeared in competition in 1950, driven by Ian Appleyard and achieved instant fame by completing the arduous Alpine Rally without losing a single mark.

In 1951 the Appleyards and NUB 120 won the Alpine Rally again and also won the Tulip Rally and the RAC Rally.

In 1952 NUB 120 was fitted with centrelock wire wheels in place of the bolt-on disc wheels to help cool the drum brakes

which were hidden away inside the disc wheels and were prone to over-heating.

Appleyard finished the Alpine Rally unpenalized three times in a row from 1950 to 1952, becoming the first driver to win the coveted Coupe d’Or (Gold Cup). Only two drivers would match

this feat; Stirling Moss in 1954 and Jean Vinatier in 1971.

At the end of its active career in 1953, NUB 120 came back to Jaguar and has been with them ever since. .

On 15 March 1961, the E-type was launched at the Geneva Motor Show. (Photo: Sir William Lyons and press with 9600 HP).

9600 HP, the first E-type FHC, was unveiled to the press at the Parc des Eaux Vives, Geneva. This caused a sensation with people pushing for demonstration rides, and the police were called to keep order.

Demand was so high that Sir William Lyons phoned the factory and told Norman Dewis to drive 77 RW, the first E-type Roadster, to Geneva. He drove through the night arriving in Geneva 11 hours later just in time to get ready for the demonstration drives.

The E-Type Series 1 was introduced, initially for export only. The domestic market launch came four months later, in July 1961. .

On 2nd March 1897 The Daimler Motor Company’s first vehicle to be assembled at the Motor Mills in Coventry, made its maiden runevoking great pride and joy among the Company’s 60-odd employees

The Daimler Motor Company Limited was an independent British motor vehicle manufacturer founded in London by H. J. Lawson in 1896, which set up its manufacturing base in Coventry.

The company bought the right to the use of the Daimler name simultaneously from Gottlieb Daimler and Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft of Cannstatt, Germany.

The Daimler Motor Company was purchased by Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) in 1910 becoming the Daimler Company. BSA in turn sold Daimler to Jaguar Cars in 1960. .

“Keeping Jaguar Memories Alive” - On this Day (March)

On Friday 27th March 2009, the last XJ X350 left the assembly line at Castle Bromwich Plant. The car was a Sovereign 2.7 Diesel in Vapour Grey with Barley Interior. Its completion brought the number of X350 XJ cars built since production began in 2002 to 83,566. The car was handed over to Gary Hall, CEO Coventry Transport Museum by Jaguars Director of Operations, Richard Else. When it was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 2002, the X350 XJ was heralded for its innovative use of technology, and while it was generally well received and profitable, sales were less than Jaguar had expected. It was followed by the XJ X351.

On 1st March 2011 the XKR-S was launched at the Geneva motor show.

The XKR-S is a high-performance version of the XKR and was once described in a motoring review that driving the XKR-S was like pulling on a racesuit every time you sat in the car, because it's dripping with a latent aggression even the supercharged XKR can't comprehend.

Jaguar produced such a potent piece of GT machinery that it may as well be classified as a supercar. On the surface the XKR-S it's not that different to the XKR. All the important electronic and mechanical systems have been upgraded or uprated to semi-race car levels of performance.

In Australia the car sold for $340,000 or $100,000 more money than an XKR. .

On 1st March 2011 the concept Jaguar B99 and B99GT by Italian design house Bertone, were launched at the Geneva motor show.

The 4-door saloon was shown in two versions: compact executive (B99) and grand tourer (B99 GT). The cars were almost half a metre shorter than an XF saloon, but about the same height as the XKR-S.

Both cars were constructed of aluminium panels and featured suicide doors. The power train was also developed by Bertone as a hybrid; featuring a 1.4 litre engine for range extension purposes with two electric motors of 201 bhp (150 kW; 204 PS) each driving the rear wheels. Maximum output of engine and electric motors was 570 bhp.

The B99 name stood for B for Bertone and 99 for Bertone's 99th year of operation. .

Jaguars Ian Cullum and Global Brand Manager, Adrian Hallmark pull the covers of the XKR-S at Geneva, 50 years after the launch of the E-Type. (Photo Phil Weeden).

“Keeping Jaguar Memories Alive” - On this Day (March)

Jaguar racing driver Janet Guthrie was born on March 7, 1938.

Janet began a career as an aerospace engineer, but after racing a Jaguar she had a professional shift. Early on, she campaigned an XK120 coupe, competing in autocrosses, hill climbs and field trials

in the New York Region. She then moved to an XK140 for competition in SCCA regional and national races. Guthrie built her own engines, towed the car to races and was her own crew.

A decade later, racing became her fulltime job. Along with becoming the first

On 13th March 1955, a Jaguar D-Type driven by Phil Walters and Mike Hawthorn won the 1955 Florida International Twelve-Hour Grand Prix of Endurance at the Sebring International Raceway (Florida, USA).

A massive 124 race cars were registered for the event, of which 101 arrived for practice, trying to get among the 80 qualifiers for the race. [Inc. D-Type (1), C-Type(3), XK120(1), XK140(2)].

Although it was factory owned, XKD406 appeared at Sebring as a Cunningham entry. Opposition chiefly came from a litany of Ferrari-driving privateers.

During the final hour of the 12-hour race, Phil Hill/ Carol Shelby in a Ferrari 750 Monza were on the same lap as Hawthorn/Walters after the Jaguar was forced to stop for fouled plugs. However, Walters ultimately held on to take a famous win by 25.4 seconds ahead of Shelby's Ferrari.

woman to race in top tier NASCAR and Indy 500, Guthrie was the first woman to compete in the Daytona 500. Janet also raced at the Bathurst Great Race in 1977 with fellow Indy legend Johnny Rutherford in a Torana A9X. She is a member of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and was one of the first inductees into the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame. A biopic about Guthrie, Speed Girl, is due out in 2025. .

“Keeping Jaguar Memories Alive” - On this Day (March)

On the 26th of March 2006, Ford named Tata Motors, a part of conglomerate Tata Group, as the preferred bidder to purchase Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford Motor Company.

The deal closed the following June to the tune of $2.3 billion. This was about half of what Ford purchased them in 2000.

The deal called for Ford to continue to supply Jaguar with technologies, powertrains, stampings, components, engineering, continued research and development, and other support services for differing periods of time.

Also, under the terms of the deal, Ford also had to return Tata up to $600 million following the sale to make up for any shortfalls in the two brands’ pension plans. Ford off-loaded the brands during a major company overhaul following a two-year loss of $15 billion. .

Alice Fenton (27 March 1909–17 March 1960), was the first woman to be a Director of Jaguar Cars.

In 1925, Alice started at Swallow Sidecars, staying with the company each time it moved site.

To support sales of the two-seater, Austin Seven Swallow and the Morris Cowley, Alice featured as a model in many of these photos.

Alice Fenton became Lyons' Personal Assistant, and in 1956, Lyons created four new director positions at what was now known as Jaguar. One of these positions was the Home Sales Director, which Fenton took on. This position made Fenton the first woman to become a Director at the company and the most senior woman in the automotive industry in Britain at the time.

Lyons had planned for Alice, aged 49, to attend the 1960 New Year Motor Show in New York City for the launch of the new Mark II compact saloon for the US market. Unfortunately, Alice died suddenly overnight on the 17th of March 1960, ahead of the Motor Show. The cause of death was a cerebral haemorrhage.

Alice's funeral service took place at Canley Crematorium, Coventry on Wednesday 23 March 1960. Held at 12.00 noon on Sir William's suggestion, it was attended by mass-ranks of workers and associates of Jaguar Cars Ltd. There were five times more people outside the chapel as inside.

Following her death, the road leading to the Jaguar Social Club was named in her honour.. .

JLR Classic Works Facilities

JLR Classic boasts a purpose-built classic works facility that brings all sales, servicing, genuine parts and restoration operations under one roof.

The Classic Works facility is the largest of its type in the world. The 14,000 m2 site in Coventry boasts a dedicated sales showroom space and 54 workshop bays for servicing and restoring all Jaguar and Land Rover models out of production for a decade or more.

Jaguar drivers seeking a restoration service for their own vehicle can call upon the same expert knowledge and skills that produced the C-Type, D-Type and XKSS Continuation models. Many of the specialists employed at Classic Works have decades of experience working solely on the older models catered for by the facility.

Jaguar are investing in traditional manufacturing and restoration skills to ensure that enthusiasts are able to give cars with a glorious past, a glorious future.

The workshop area is organised into dedicated strip-down, remanufacturing and assembly zones. Specialists have access to a catalogue listing over 30,000 individual and guaranteed genuine parts.

Close ties to the core JLR business also means the Classic operation can take advantage of cutting-edge manufacturing technology, such as 3D scanning and Computer Aided Design, which allows the re-tooling and reintroduction of parts that would otherwise be prohibitively expensive to remanufacture.

Those enthusiasts looking to purchase a collectible classic Jaguar can choose from a selection of examples, ranging from restoration candidates to daily drivers and concours show cars, all expertly

picked by the Classic Works Legends team.

Guided Classic Works tours are available on selected days throughout the year. To see the full range of services available, or to book a tour, please contact their Classic Experiences Team by email: classicevents@jaguarlandrover.com

JLR Classic Works - Cars For Sale

1970 XJ6 4.2 Litre Series 1 auto. Repainted. Original interior. New air-conditioning. 75,650km. Au $67,600. 1958 3.4 Litre Mark 1 saloon. Manual O/D. Extensive restoration. 75,660 miles. Au $95,700

1953 XK120 Fixed Head Coupe. 1,267 miles since nut & bolt restoration. Au $162,000.

U.S.A - Academy of Art University Automobile Museum

The Academy of Art University Automobile Museum (AAU) is a nonprofit museum located in San Francisco, California. The museum serves both as a conservator of automotive history and as a tool for students in the industrial design department at the AAU, particularly those in the Automotive Restoration program.

Students in AAU's industrial design program can get an associate degree in auto restoration.

The Museum features some of the most desirable American, European, and British pre- and post-War automobiles ever produced. The collection paint a picture of watershed moments in motoring history and design.

All proceeds from the museum go to charity.

The Museum has decided that now is the time to begin whittling down the collection and share its wealth with other collectors.

However, the college did not get rid of its dregs, as the cars included truly special vehicles built between the years of 1927 and 2000, included four Jaguars and two Daimlers.

The 100+ automotive gems went under the hammer, all without reserve, at an Auction managed by Broad Arrow on 15th of February 2025.

Editor: Information for this story sourced from the Robb Report and Broad Arrow Auctions.

Just a few of the Automotive gems sold by the AAU museum (all without reserve). (Back Left): 1934 Packard Twelve 1107 Convertible Victoria (Au$562,000), 1932 Marmon Sixteen LeBaron Convertible Sedan (Au$666,000), 1933 Chrysler Custom Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton with Coachwork by LeBaron ($Au1,635,500), 1931 Minerva AL Rollston Convertible Sedan (withdrawn), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing coupé (Au$2,353,300) and a 1937 Squire 1½-Litre Corsica Drophead Coupe (Au$1,012,200).

1929 Cord L-29 Convertible Phaeton Sedan. Au$194,000.

1929 Auburn 120 Eight “Boattail” Speedster. Au$300,000.

U.S.A - Academy of Art University Automobile Museum

1928 Daimler Double-Six 50 Type P Royal Limousine. Au$545,000.

1961 Daimler SP 250. Au$79,350.

1948 Jaguar 3 ½-Litre Mark IV Drop Head Coupe. Au$167,500.

1952 Jaguar XK 120 Fixed Head Coupe. Au$110,000.

1964 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Fixed Head Coupe. Au$141,000.

1953 Jaguar XK 120 SE Roadster. Au$176,00.

1938 MG TA "Tickford" Salmons & Sons DHC. Au$97,000.

1931 Invicta S-Type 4½-Litre Low Chassis FHC. Au$700,500.

Paris - Les Grandes Marques du Monde à 2025

Bonhams Cars attended the Grand Palais Éphémère, located in the historic heart of Paris on the Champde-Mars, for its 'Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris' Sale on February 6, 2025.

For 16 years, Bonhams Cars has presented a collector car sale in Paris timed to Rétromobile, Paris's annual classic car show. In addition to presenting the cars in the auction at the Grand Palais Éphémère, this year, Bonhams Cars had a presentation at Rétromobile, showcasing upcoming highlights of the 2025 season.

Headlining the sale was a 1950 Ferrari 166 MM Touring Barchetta Chassis no. 0034 M. The car sold for Au$4.65 million .

1952 XK120 SE Roadster. Ex USA. Requires recommissioning after a long period of static display. Restored in the 1980s & repainted original colour combination in 2009. Sold Au$133,000.

Painting by Klaus Wagger: 1962 Le Mans 24 Hrs. Ferrari 250 GTO battling Ferrari 330 LMB, followed by Lightweight E-Type of Briggs Cunningham/Roy Salvadori. Sold Au$4,250.

1990-1991 Lister-Jaguar 'Knobbly' Centenary Sports-Racer. One of only four made. 3.8 litre wide-angle, dry-sump engine. Restored in 2010. Not Sold. (Estimate Au$540-$700,000).

1988 Jaguar Lynx XKSS. A full aluminium replica of the famous Steve McQueen's 'Green Rat'. Started life as a 1966 E-Type 4.2 Litre (2+2) Coupé. Sold Au$475,250.

Paris - Artcurial Rétromobile 2025

Artcurial Motorcars announced its grand return to the 49th Rétromobile show, where three days of auctions took place on February 7th, 8th, and 9th.

First held in 1976, the Retromobile Show in Paris is the traditional kick off

for the classic car season in Europe. The event attracts enthusiasts from all over the world and rarely disappoints. The people that visited the event over the five days were treated to a diverse selection of cars and other displays.

1962 E-Type 3,8 Litre Series 1 Coupé. One owner in untouched original condition. In storage for over 25 years. The whole car will need to be restored. Sold Au$104,000.

1936 SS100 2.5 Litre Roadster. Well-documented history since it left the factory. Still has its original logbook. Original engine. Well-preserved old restoration. Not sold (Est €240,000 - €290,000

The 2025 auction resulted in more than Au$30 million in total sales with five lots over one million euros. .

1953 XK 120M Roadster. Ex USA. Original engine. Extensive work completed. Stainless steel wire wheels. Hood, tonneau cover and side screens have been replaced. Sold Au$165,650.

out to brakes & fuel system. Sold Au$68,650.

1951 Jaguar MK V 3.5-litre ‘Mylord’ Drophead Coupé. Ex USA. Older restoration to a consistent standard. Some recent work carried

1960 3.8 Litre Mark II manual. Gorgeous presentation. Interior redone to original specifications. Exterior repainted. Electric power steering. Major service in 2022. Sold Au$117,700.

1963 E-Type 3.8 Litre Roadster. Ex USA. Full restoration in 2015. Hood is in good condition and the tonneau cover was recently redone. Sold. Au$217,700.

UK - The Iconic Sale at Race Retro 2025

The Race Retro Auction was held on Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd February 2025 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, UK

The Iconic Sale at Race Retro Show brings together thousands of fans, drivers, preparers, traders and enthusiasts

to enjoy a weekend of everything needed to prepare for the motorsport season ahead, including two fantastic auctions! One auction was dedicated to competition and rally cars the other to iconic collectors cars.

1959 XK150 3.8 S Fixed Head Coupé. An exceptionally rare, righthand drive 3.8 S, with period competition history and benefiting from recent expenditure. Not Sold. (Now for sale Au$160,000).

1964 E-Type 4.2 S1 Coupé ex-Lofty England. 1964 Earls Court Motor Show car. Used for development at Jaguar then purchased direct from 'Lofty' England Not Sold. (Now for sale Au$139,000).

1963 E-Type 3.8 Litre S1 Semi-Lightweight Coupé. FIA/HTP papers. Successful race car with many outright wins. Crosthwaite & Gardiner alloy engine. Not Sold. (Now for sale Au$321,650).

This year’s sale set six new live UK auction records and four new world auction records. .

1993 JaguarSport (facelift) 6.0 Litre V12 XJR-S auto. Only 115 right-hand drive cars were built and this is undoubtedly one of the best. 29,580 miles. Sold. (Au$41,350).

1961 E-Type 3.8 SI Coupé. Early production car with many decades as a successful race car, ex-Allen Lloyd and a 6 Hours of Spa/Pre-63 GT regular. Not Sold. (Now for sale Au$218,500).

1987 XJ-SC 3.6 Litre AJ6 Competition Car. Very rare - possibly unique - within UK Club motorsport. This well-prepared XJ-SC is also road-registered. Sold. (Au$15,650).

Results - Lloyds On Line Auction (February)

Lloyds do not list reserve prices or publish online sales information after the auction closes. It is therefore difficult to know if a car has been sold unless it was listed with "no reserve" or specific enquires are made. (Provided for information only).

UNRESERVED. 1971 XJ6 4.2L Series 1 auto. Seats torn, scratches, some smoke out of exhaust. Indicating 8,203 Miles. (VIC). Sold $1,200.

1988 Sovereign XJ40 3.6 litre auto. Rear doors have lock & handle issues. Rust evident on body. Digital Dash does not show warning lights or odometer. 198,000km (NSW).Closing bid of $2,200.

UNRESERVED 1977 Silver XJS V12 auto. No details. Indicating 71,266 Kilometres (VIC). Sold $9,600.

1976

5 years ago, with a few blemishes but still presents well. Aftermarket CD player & GPS

1959 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 1. 4.9L 6 cylinder auto. Australian Delivered. Beautifully restored. Original purchase invoice and build sheet. Indicating 55,340km (QLD). Closing bid of $42,000.

1965 Austin Healey 3000 Mk lll BJ8. 3.0L 4-speed manual. No rust anywhere. Full restoration and respray early 2000’s. Extensive recent mechanical work. (QLD). Closing bid of $59,000.

Daimler Double Six V12 auto. Resprayed

Speedo. Indicating 36,384kms. (NSW). Closing bid of $4,900.

Jaguar World February 2025

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

Jaguar XK8 Vs Jaguar F-Type: Bookends of Jaguar's V8 era.

Compared to the XK engine that was around for 44 years, Jaguar’s V8 still feels like a relative newcomer. Yet the engine was in production for almost three decades albeit in three different guises, a longer period than both the V12 and the AJ6/AJ16 straight six were made for.

Now that production of the V8 has ended, they chart the long and successful history of Jaguar’s V8 by comparing the first and last sports cars to use the engine, a XK8 4.0 and a late F-Type 5.0. But which one's best?

Lynx Eventer TWR: Is this the ultimate-upgraded XJ-S.

Not only was this 1986 XJ-S transformed into a Lynx Eventer estate but it was also given TWR’s Jaguar Sport treatment resulting in a unique and highly desirable combination .As the only example to have been transformed into an Eventer estate by Lynx and as well as given the full Jaguar Sport treatment by Tom Walkinshaw Racing, it’s as handsome as it was expensive to create.

Yet although costing over fifty grand in the mid Eighties, the owner had a specific need for the car that no other manufacturer at the time offered; what he wanted was a fast yet practical sports car to transport him and his wife and belongings from their London apartment to their Yorkshire home and their residence in the south of France.

Low mileage Mk II:

Due to the car’s sentimental value, after the first owner had passed away in the late Seventies, his widow couldn’t face selling it.

But neither did she use the saloon, leaving it in storage, meaning when the Jaguar finally emerged decades later it was totally original and with a very low mileage. Despite having two more owners since then, the odometer has yet to pass 40,500 miles, meaning it’s one of the most genuine Mk2s around.

The car is a 3.4-litre with an automatic transmission in Opalescent Golden Sand and a red leather interior They look at the car’s history before driving it.

Jaguar World February 2025 (cont)

Silurian Special: Anyone wishing to confound the Jaguar faithful need look no further than this, the intriguingly unique Silurian Sports

Some motor cars simply make a chap stop still, stand and stare. And this is certainly one of them. It squats on the road before you like a defiant survivor from those pre-war days of gloriously flared wings, gleaming grilles and thunderous engines. And when it’s fired up, the smooth persistence of an unmistakable straight six clearing its throat is oddly evocative. Presence – the Silurian certainly has that. A pre-war sportster, then? Not so. This is something much more modern, much more uncommon, too.

Buying an 'S' Type V6: What you need to know to buy the first reinvented small saloon.

With early model 'S' Types with high mileage available for just a few hundred quid, they’ve earned something of a reputation for underbody corrosion and poor trim.

But the post 2004 models are much better on both counts –they have less heavy handed detailing and a dash inspired by the forthcoming X350 XJ. While there’s a range of engines available, we’re going to focus on the smaller petrol engines for this buying guide as we feel that they represent the most cost efficient entry into a rear drive Jag. That means we’re looking at the 2.5 and 3.0 models, both of which use Jaguar’s AJ-V6 engine.

Workshop - Aftermarket EFI: Rob Hawkins documents the latest engineering upgrades from SNG Barratt.

Converting an engine from carburettors and a distributor to electronic fuel injection is becoming an increasingly popular upgrade, but there is a demand for a comprehensive kit that includes everything you need to do the job without having to worry about incompatibility of sensors and other issues.

So, when we heard that SNG Barratt had launched such a kit designed for the 4.2-litre XK engine in the E-type (Series 1 and 2), we immediately wanted to know how easy it is to fit.

Q&A: Modernising your 2000s Jaguar touchscreen.

Q: What exactly is Bluetooth, are there different types and what use is it in a Jaguar?

A: Bluetooth is a wireless communication standard which supports several types of communication services including phone calls, audio streaming and data transfer. However, not all Bluetooth devices support all of these services. For example, the Bluetooth module that was an option on the X350, S-TYPE and X-TYPE supports telephone calls only, and so Bluetooth music playback is not possible from the factory. I developed the JagDroid-BT upgrade to rectify this shortcoming, and so with this modification it’s possible to stream music directly from a smartphone and have it play back through the Jaguar audio system as well as having the ability to skip tracks using the steering wheel controls.

JDCSA Classified Adverts

FOR SALE: 1957 2.4 litre Mk 1

Close Ratio Manual O/D gearbox 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 reinstalled). 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 - new pistons & rings. Auto recon. & new centre bearing Viscous fan replaced with thermo controlled dual electric fans.

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

chorney02@hotmail.com

FOR SALE: 1988 XJ-S Coupe

5.3 Litre V12 Auto

◊ Owned for 17 years

◊ In excellent condition, inside & out.

◊ Has always been regularly serviced and maintained and garaged undercover.

POA - All Offers Considered

Contact Rick Luff 0411 426 913

Email: - rickluff@iinet.net.au

FOR SALE: I-Pace EV400 HSE

Top of the range plus whole bunch of upgrades: Off Road pack, Electronic Air Suspension, Adaptive dynamics, Black exterior pack with Tan seats and doors, Front fog lights, Carpet mats, Ebony Morzine Headlining, 22” mags (std 20”)

Owner is a Paraplegic and hardly driven the car. 23,900 klms genuine. Always parked in a garage. Hand controls have been removed. More photos on Carsales

Total upgrades $31,009

Total new price $156,239.80

Asking price $59,950

Guy Henderson is assisting the owner in selling. 0411 176 020 guy.henderson@astutemarketing. com.au

FOR SALE: 1996 XJ X300 3.2L

X300 with the AJ16 engines is one of the most reliable Jaguars ever built. This car is no exception.

Low kilometres 130, 000. Runs superbly. Books since new, 2 owners, immaculate condition, arctic blue.

Paintwork perfect. Maintained by Tony at Stepney Autos

Love the car - but have to down size

PRICE $14,000 ONO

Please ring Mark - 0401 444 919

FOR SALE: 1971 XJ6 Series 1

2nd family ownership.

Manual with overdrive

Bare metal respray that cost $23,000 … perfect

Extensive history and expenditure including engine rebuild Books from new. This is an excellent vehicle. Love the car - but have to down size

Offers around $19,500

Please ring Mark - 0401 444 919

JDCSA Classified Adverts

FOR SALE: 1965 MK10

4.2 Litre

Beautifully presented MK10 Jaguar. Stunning white paintwork with red leather interior. Stunning woodwork, carpets, hood lining. Carpeted boot. Complete new aircon system. Part of the family over 35 years

PRICE - $35,000

Please contact Chris Michael for details - 0417 817 516

FOR SALE: 1994 S-Type

I am wishing to sell my late fathers 1964 S-Type Jag. It is a 3.8S with over drive and full synchro gearbox. Car is fine mechanically. Just needs some TLC with the aesthetics. Car is in Seaview Downs SA. Not registered. Last registered in VIC. More photos on Carsales

PRICE $10,000 ONO

Please ring James Ward 0405 210 901 jimi.ward365@proton.me

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 is in Victoria

PRICE - $70,000

Please contact Jim Wiadrowski for details. 0420 279 821

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: 1985 XJ-S V12 HE

Body panels are not bad. Interior no good. Suit restoration or parts. Tyres are like new. Located at Morgan.

PRICE $3,000 - Negotiable

Please contact Craig on 0421 400 282

Sunday Morning Cars & Coffee

Actress Eva Longoria seen here with a 1982 XJ-S 5.3L V12 H.E that she used in the 2012 film, "The Baytown Outlaws".

Log Book Renewals - What's New In 2025

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.

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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.

JDCSA Logbook Compliance Officer: Tim White logbookofficer@jdcsa.tidymail.co

Attention Members,

As detailed in previous Classic Marques we are changing the way you can have your logbook renewed this year.

We have now authorised Register Secretaries and four other members as Logbook Validation Officers who can issue new, replacement, renew and cancel Logbooks.

Our aim is to spread the workload across multiple volunteers, and a number of “Logbook Events” including General Meetings and Register Meetings in May and June will occur where you can renew your Logbooks on the spot.

This process will alleviate, for most members, the need to post your logbooks into the club, albeit there are some members who live outside the metro area who will still need to do this.

Our aim is that at least once in a year (in May & June) the number of members attending a Register Meeting will increase with members taking advantage of the opportunity to have their Logbook updated.

Our “Logbook Events” will also create the opportunity for informal interaction as members meet up to have their Logbooks updated.

We will provide more information on where and when these locations will be across the city during the months of May and June in the April Classic Marque.

As always, should you like to discuss any aspect of these changes please contact

Tim White on 0419809021. logbookofficer@jdcsa.tidymail.co

SS, Mk IV, Mk V - Register Report (February)

SS, Mk IV, Mk V Register

The SS, Mk IV, MkV Register meet quarterly or as advised.

On the 9th of February a group of Register members met at Bruce Fletchers house at Willaston for a BBQ.

For more than 10 years the Register had met at Malcolm Adamson’s seaside

retreat at Seaford for its Annual January Summer BBQ. In memory of those meetings, we were treated to Malcolm's favourite, "Peaches & Ice Cream". The peaches had to be from glass jars, tin peaches were not allowed.

After the meal and sweets, there was a tour of Bruce's garage.

Instead of religiously meeting every month, as has been the case for the past 50 years, it has been decided to meet just three or four times a year.

In the meantime there is an opportunity for Register members to take their cars to All British Day (2nd March) and the "Combined British Club and Register Event" that our Club is Hosting at the Birdwood Museum on Sunday 27th April.

Finally, Nik Cirakovic (Victoria), has advised that this year’s Multi-State Pushrod Rally is to be held in Dubbo between the 26th-29th of September 2025. Details to be finalised.

The previous Multi-State rally's was held in Cowra in 2022, and prior to that in Forbes 2019. Both saw a large turnout of cars from Queensland, Victoria and South Australia and a few from NSW and Canberra. They have turned out to be great events.

The next Register meeting will be in May. Details to follow closer to the date. Graham Franklin Register Secretary

E, F & GT Register Report (February)

Auchendarroch House, Mt Barker. See Events in the Club website for tickets to this event.

E,F & GT Register meet bi-monthly or as advised.

The Arkaba dinner meeting held in February was well attended with 27 members, mainly couples, enjoying excellent food and conversation. Probably the only downside was that it was too noisy to hold a formal meeting. Therefore, I thought it useful to send this email to communicate some Register news.

▪ The Adelaide Motorsport Festival is to be held at Victoria Park, Adelaide on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th March 2025.

▪ E, F & GT Register’s next meeting on Tuesday 11th March is a morning visit to John Whittaker's car collection at Hahndorf followed by lunch at the Oak & Iron Tavern, adjacent

▪ E, F & GT meeting on Wednesday 16th April is a visit to Richmond classic car sales facility at Richmond. We have been there before but as the vehicles are forever changing it is always an interesting venue. Keep an eye out for when this event is listed on the JDCSA web site next month.

▪ JDCSA are hosting the Just British Car & Motorcycle Clubs Picnic at the Birdwood Motor Museum on Sunday 27th April 2025. Tickets available on the JDCSA web site. The Club is looking for two additional marshals from the E, F & GT Register. Please let me know if you can assist in this role.

▪ Log books will not be mailed this year but will be renewed at May and June Register meetings/events. Please be prepared to attend an event in these months to keep your "historic" registration current.

▪ Before winter sets in I will organise a car run to a lunch destination. Keep a look out for more on this event.

▪ Club driving events require participants to nominate an

emergency contact when registering to obtain event tickets. When completing this requirement please nominate someone who is not participating in the Club event with you!

▪ It is still a long way off but on 21st September 2025 you may be interested in the Barossa Valley Historical Vehicle Club Muster event at Centennial Park (the "Oval") at Greenock.

▪ At the next JDCSA General Meeting, Tuesday 4th March, I will present my experience with owning an EV and my role in the RAA Border to Border roll out of EV chargers. I hope to see many of you at this meeting. Tickets are available on the Club web site.

That's all for now, happy classic motoring.

Bruce Davis E, F & GT Register Secretary Phone: 0400 872 438

E, F & GT Register

Mk10, 420G - Register Minutes (February)

XJ , Mk 10 & 420G Register

The XJ, Mk10 & 420G Register meet the second Wednesday of each month.

Minutes of meeting held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 12TH February, at the Bartley Hotel, West Lakes Shore.

Present:Ron & Rosie Bailey, David & Margaret Bicknell, Tom & Marj Brindle, Peter & Heather Buck, Andrew & Margaret Byles, Bob & Daphne Charman, Don & Elaine Cardone, Alan & Lurraine Davis, Jeannie DeYoung, Don Heartfield, Fay Leyton, John Loechel, Bob & Sandy Mack, Louis Marafioti, Gary Monrad & Oggi Stojanovich, Graeme & Betty Moore, Paul Moore, David & Angela Nicklin, Sandy Nicholson, Trevor Norley, Bryan O’Shaughnessy, Borys & Elaine Potiuch, Charlie & Mary Saliba, Andy Toomes, David Taddeo.

Apologies: Don & Kathy Tyrrell, Richard & Dianne Chuck, John Flanigan, Jonathon Harry, Chris Michael, Michael & Jo Pringle.

Previous Minutes: Acceptance proposed and approved, seconded by Marj Brindle, and Alan Davis.

Tonight’s Lucky Square Raffle: Tonight’s winner was Bob Mack.

Welfare: All OK at the moment.

General Business

1. All British Car Clubs Picnic Day at the Birdwood Mill. – Sunday 27th April.

2. All British Day Echunga – Sunday, 2nd March.

3. A few calendars left for members

4. XJ Register Cinema in the North Event24th, 25th and 26th May. Details available from Trevor Norley and posted in the Events section of Tidyhq

5. This year’s Register Xmas Dinner and Show is booked for Saturday the 13th December at the Glenelg Golf Club. Will be online soon.

6. Don’t forget our XJ Register Auction night in November at the Bartley Tavern.

7. Several cars for sale. X Type and an XJ8.

Car Talk

◊ Ron & Rosie Bailey: N.T.R.

◊ David & Margaret Bicknell: N.T.R.

◊ Tom & Marj Brindle: XJ40 spoiler being fitted soon.

◊ Peter & Heather Buck: Sweet as ever. I think he means the car?

◊ Andrew & Margaret Byles: Andrew has to be congratulated. In all the years I’ve been doing this, it was the best car talk report ever given. He gave us every everything except the paint colour codes on all his cars. It was a fabulous report on all of his cars and after he had finished, we had to take a short coffee break. When I asked Daphne if she had taken it all down, she just looked at me. Once again well done Andrew.

◊ Don & Elaine Cardone: N.T.R.

◊ Bob & Daff Charman: Happy with the paint job done on the S Type. XJ6 Ser 3 going in next, then a small job on Big Red. Mechanically all cars OK at the moment.

◊ Jeannie DeYoung: N.T.R.

We had our first Register Meeting for the year in February with 28 members attending and four apologies.

If you missed this one, make sure you get our next meeting at The Maid of Auckland Hotel in your diary, set for Tuesday May 13 at 6.00pm.

This will be a LOGBOOK NIGHT! Logbook officers will be present and will process your logbook/s for the next 12 months. Postage of Logbooks will now only be available for those members outside the Metro area..

At the meeting we also promoted the "JUST BRITISH CAR CLUB PICNIC", a combined Register Event planned for Sunday 27th April at the Birdwood Motor Museum.

◊ Alan & Lurraine Davis: X Type had to replace 3 coils and it’s now running best it ever has. He is now putting in 98 octane fuel as well.

◊ Fay Leyton: N.T.R.

◊ Don Heartfield: Took his XJ6 to the XJ Breakfast at Birkenhead – In the garage since. X300 in the workshop.

◊ John Loechel: 1971 XJ6 going very well. It’s Duck Egg Blue.

◊ Louis Marafioti: 1999 XJ8 going well and so is he!

◊ Andy Toomes: 1981 Jaguar Sovereign, bought second hand. We thought so, it’s hard to buy them new anymore.

◊ Gary & Oggi Monrad: Went on holiday and got Engaged. Well done to you both.

◊ Graeme & Betty Moore: 1989 XJS – got the windows working again.

◊ Paul Moore: X300 going well.

◊ David & Angela Nicklin: XJ8 all OK

◊ Sandy Nicholson: All good.

◊ Bryan O’Shaughnessy: N.T.R.

◊ Borys Potiuch: Series1 still needs some work (Engine, Interior) XF gathering dust.

◊ Charlie & Mary Saliba: Jaguars not being used a lot. Heaven Forbid!

◊ David Taddeo: Used the 420G for his son’s wedding

Meeting closed: At 8.30pm and Bob thanked all members for their attendance.

Next meeting: To be held on Wednesday, 12th March, at the Bartley Tavern. See you all there!

Bob Charman Register Secretary

The important issue to note here is that with all British car clubs in SA invited, the limit on registrations is set at 250 cars, with 130 cars already registered . . YOU WILL NEED TO BOOK EARLY! So get on TidyHQ and book NOW!

https://jdcsa.tidyhq.com/public/schedule/ events/68107-jdcsa-hosting-just-british-carclub-picnic-at-birdwood-museum-27th-ofapril-2025

That's all for now. Cheers. Philip Mob: 0402670 654 Email: philipprior@bigpond.com

The Mk 1, Mk2, S-Type & 420 Compact Register meet quarterly or as advised.

Minutes - JDCSA February 2025 General Meeting

Minutes of the JDCSA General Meeting held on Tuesday, 4th February 2025, at The Junction, 470 Anzac Highway, Camden Park

Meeting opened at 7:30 pm

Apologies: Roland Donders, Don Tamblyn, Bronte Elliot, Paul Moore, Val Weeks, Peter and Tricia Clarke

New Members/Visitors: None

Welfare: Steve Weeks reported that there had been two bereavements in the Club recently: -

▪ John Manifold from the XJ Register and many members attended his funeral service.

▪ Rod Davis from the XK 7, 8, 9 Register also passed away after a period of illness and wheelchair confinement. Many people attended his memorial service at which they learnt of the many varied aspects of Rod’s life. There was a Vale in February Classic Marque.

Steve also passed on the news that long time member Tony Bishop is very unwell in hospital.

Previous Minutes: Minutes of the 29th October 2024 meeting were Moved as accepted by Arcadia Komaromi and seconded by Barry Kitts. Accepted by the meeting

Business Arising: Nil

President’s Report:

In addition to his report in Classic Marque, Michael Pringle added a few other items.

He reminded members that bookings for the General Meeting close at 5:00p.m. on the Friday prior and so will appear closed on TidyHQ after that time. Anyone can contact Michael after then and he can try to accommodate them for the meal. Meeting attendees should sign in at the door if they have not registered on TidyHQ.

The Australia Day Multi-valve BBQ was a success despite the hot weather. This led into a discussion about whether the Club needed to have a Hot Weather Policy.

The All-British Day is cancelled if at the 6.00 p.m. the evening before there is a catastrophic fire danger warning or the temperature for Mount Barker is to be 40 degrees or above.

Noting the Club events are of a varied nature, the feeling of the meeting was that this was not needed and should be left to individual’s discretion, although this can create catering issues.

Michael especially wanted to thank all the Register Secretaries for the special job they do and how well they all do it.

There will be a first meeting by Zoom on Wednesday 5th Feb for the Presidents of Jaguar Clubs across Australia to share ideas and trends. This has been organised since the wind-up of the ACJC.

Later in February Executive members will attend a seminar being held by the FHMCSA to understand the requirements for car clubs for meeting ATO requirements.

Vice President’s Report:

Tim outlined briefly what the ATO requirements mean for the Club managing its finances and that membership fees netted off by member benefits reduce our liability for paying taxes whereas advertising income falls into another category.

Secretary’s Report:

Correspondence in:

▪ Barossa Valley Historical Vehicle Club are holding a charity fundraising Classic Car Muster at Greenock Oval on Sunday 21st September 2025.

▪ I-pace for sale

▪ Various interstate club magazines forwarded to the library or, now that many are electronic only, links will be posted in our magazine.

Treasurer’s Report:

Michael prefaced the report saying that whilst Heather Buck had reached her 6-year term limit, with no other volunteers coming forward, she has continued in the role and will renominate as Treasurer at the next AGM.

This will enable Heather to take time to ensure a good handover period for the next Treasurer.

Heather reported that the Jan 31st accounts were all up to date. The Club has a maturing term deposit which Heather has been able to secure 4.8% to renew and the Club is in a healthy financial position.

Membership Secretary’s Report:

Daff Charman reported that membership going well with 7 new members in the past month.

She urged members to wear their badges to meetings and club events so they we can get to know all our fellow members.

Daff is storing all the documents and form letters etc. that are needed in the role on an external hard drive which will greatly assist the next Membership Secretary.

Editor & Events Report:

Graham advised members going to the National Rally in Bathurst that there is important information towards the back of the February Classic Marque from the Rally Director.

On the return trip there will be a stop at an aviation museum and there is information for those attending the sporting event at the racetrack.

Graham apologised for an error in Classic Marque about Chris Michael’s Mk 10 for sale advert, with the price incorrectly cited as $18,000 whereas he is asking $35,000.

Graham provided more information about the 2020 i-Pace that is for sale and with its good condition and 23,000 kms is a good buy for someone at $58,000.

Logbooks Report

Tim White advised as per the article in the magazine that there will be 5 or 6 face to face opportunities this year for members renewing their logbooks.

MSCA Report:

Barry Kitts advised that there will be a picnic on 23 February at an Angle Vale winery.

Minutes - JDCSA February 2025 General Meeting (cont)

The sporting events for the year kick off with a Twilight Meeting at Mallala on 15th February.

Librarian Report:

Tom Brindle brought along a few books and magazines however members were urged to pre-order library items online – the full collection is listed on the club website.

This saves Tom from bringing unwanted items to the meetings. The Club is planning to relieve the Brindle household from the collection occupying an entire room in their home and plans are underway to shift the items to the Club’s storage facility.

Regalia Report:

No one has volunteered yet to take on the revised Coordinator role.

Register Reports:

Multivalve Register: Peter Buck reported the Australia Day BBQ was well attended with 37 members from across the Club. Gazebos provided shade and thanks to Alan Davis and Michael Pringle for cooking the BBQ and thanks to Michael and Jo for hosting.

Compact Register:

Phil Prior reported the next meeting will be held on 11th February at 6pm at the Maid of Auckland with 30 booked in already and bookings closing on Friday. The meal will be subsidised by the Register at a cost of $10 per head.

Phil reported on a call he had just received about a 60’s S Type for sale from a deceased estate. It is mechanically sound, drivable but unregistered and is a good project for someone at asking price of $12,000.

Phil reminded members that the eastern carpark is closer to the meeting room at the Junction and members can still use the back driveway to get back to the other exit for right-turning onto Anzac Highway.

XJ, MK10 & 420G Register:

Bob reported that the Annual Breakfast at the Birkenhead Tavern had good attendance and advised the next meeting

would be Wednesday 12th February at The Bartley Hotel at 6.00 p.m.

Trevor Norley then outlined their run to Burra and Pt Broughton on the weekend of 24th to 26th May. After coffee at Carisbrook, they will travel to Sevenhill for lunch followed by a surprise movie afternoon at Blythe then onto Burra’s Paxton Cottages to stay. The following day they will leave for Pt Broughton to join in the local Show and Shine and then stay the night.

Contact Trevor or Dave Bicknell for details.

E, F & GT Register:

Bruce Davis reported the next meeting would be on 20th February 7;30 p.m. at The Arkaba Hotel.

Upcoming events Tuesday 11th March a visit to Whittaker’s car collection at Hahndorf and on 16th April an evening at Richmond’s Showrooms, which is always popular.

SS/Pushrod Register:

Graham reported that the next meeting will be held at Bruce Fletcher’s home on Sunday 9th February.

XK, 7, 8 & 9 Register:

▪ Steve Weeks conducted a survey after the Christmas lunch which favoured Friday afternoon Register meetings.

▪ The next meeting will be on Friday 14th February at John Goddard’s home.

▪ Steve then outlined the Just British Car Clubs Picnic Day at Birdwood to be held on 27th April, which arose out of past joint events with the Compact register, to which other car clubs were invited and his realisation that the McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic event and the Victor Harbor Classic had both been cancelled.

Steve and Phil have been overwhelmed by the response from other car clubs. There are already around 100 registered and there will be a strict cap of 250 so get registered. Low cost at $5 per car to cover overheads and cost of Birdwood marshals, over

and above our own marshals, and there will be limited onsite catering and local shops also available if you don’t want to bring your own picnic. Parking will be mixed (unless a club arrives together) which will create good integration.

All the Club Register Secretaries are now involved organising the event.

Ladies Social Register Report:

In Tricia’s absence, Heather reported that January lunch was great turnout with around 28 ladies attending.

The next event planned is a visit to Carrick Hill followed by lunch at The Arkaba Hotel on Thursday 20th March. Planning is underway for the Annual Dinner to be held on Friday 18th July at the Wolf Blass Centre at Morphettville.

General Business:

Alan Bartram appealed for more marshals to assist with our parking at The All British Day on 2nd March. If you can assist and your car is registered for the event you will need to arrive at the Echunga Oval at 7:45 a.m.

Next meeting:

Tuesday 4th March with guest speaker Bruce Davis who will talk about electric vehicles and his role as the manager of the RAA’s roll-out of electric charging points across SA.

For a future meeting Michael is looking at the 7 options of speakers that the RAA can offer.

Meeting Closed:

Michael closed the general meeting at 8:25 pm after his usual joke.

1954 Mercedes Race Car Sells for Au $77.0 Million

A rare 1954 W 196 R Stromlinienwagen race car driven by the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss sold for over $77 million Australian dollars at a special auction in February. This car is now the second most expensive vehicle ever sold at auction behind another Mercedes (1955 300 SLR “Uhlenhaut Coupe”). The W 196 R had been part of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum’s collection.

Club Notices

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 2025

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 TBA

Graham Franklin: (0490 074 671

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 3rd Thursday every 2nd month. 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

Marque Sports Car Association (MSCA): Club Representative: Barry Kitts: 0412 114 109

All British Day: -

Club Representative: Fred Butcher: 0428 272 863

Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs (FHMCSA): Club Representative: David Burton Mobile: 0417 566 225

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

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

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

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

Logbook Compliance Officer:

• Tim White - Phone: 0419 809 021. E: logbookofficer@jdcsa.tidymail.co

To obtain MR334 Application Forms

• Geoff Mockford: 0438 768 770

• Evan Spartalis: 0408 827 919

• Roger Adamson: 0421 052 518

• Tim White: 0419 809 021