Classic Marque April 2017

April 2017

The Monthly Magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia

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The Official Monthly Magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia ISSUE 2017 CLIPSAL 500 COMMEMORATIVE

Club Directory Management Committee

Club Services

Register Secretaries

President

XK, MK 7,8,9 Robin Ide Mobile: 0428 816 678 rdide@tpg.com.au

Mobile:

Technical Officer Geoff Mockford (08) 8362 5997 / 0438 768 770 Librarian Tom Brindle (08) 8387 0051 Log Books David Burton 0417 566 225 davidb716@gmail.com

Secretary

Inspectors— Historic Registration

Julian Lugg 0417 882 930 president@jdcsa.com.au Mobile:

Vice President Philip Prior Phone: (08) 8276 6136 Mobile: 0402 670 654 philipprior@bigpond.com Treasurer

Tim White 0419 809 021 treasurer@jdcsa.com.au Alan Bartram Mobile: 0418 818 950 adbartram@bigpond.com Editor

Dane Wilden 0431 058 951 dwilden@adam.com.au Mobile:

Membership Secretary Daphne Charman Phone: (08) 8248 4111 Mobile: 0404 999 200 membership@jdcsa.com.au Events Coordinators Arcadia & Jim Komaromi Mobile: 0421 185 168 jimkom@adam.com.au Web Editor

Tom Herraman Mobile: 0423 214 644 info@jdcsa.com.au Club Web Site www.jdcsa.com.au Club Postal Address PO Box 6020 Halifax Street Adelaide SA 5000

Geoff Mockford 08 83625997 0438768770 Evan Spartalis 08 83628116 Onslow Billinghurst 08 83251971 Alan Baker 0429097729 Ron Palmer 0418855597 Robin Ide 0428816678 Malcolm Adamson 0418856731 Roger Adamson 0421052518 Bob Charman 08 82484111 0421482007 Tim White 0419809021 Peter Holland 08 82710048 Richard Shipman 0417843808

Club Representatives Australian Council of Jaguar Clubs (ACJC) Peter Holland (08) 8271 0048 Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs (FHMC) Bob Lynch (08) 838 11705 Marque Sports Car Association

(MSCA) Barry Kitts

(08) 8391 1759

All British Day Alan Bartram 0418 818 950

SS & Daimler Malcolm Adamson Phone: (08) 82783002 daimlerss@jdcsa.com.au MK 1, 2, S, 420 Tim White Mobile: 0419 809 021 casuti3@bigpond.com XJ, 420G, MKX Bob Charman Phone: (08) 8248 4111 charman@bigpond.net.au E-Type. F Type and Grand Tourer Alan Baker Mobile: 0429 097 729 etype@jdcsa.com.au Multi-Valve Ron Palmer Mobile: 0418 855 597 multivalve@jdcsa.com.au

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The opinions/views expressed in published articles are wholly those of the respective authors, and are not necessarily those of Jaguar, the Editor, the Club, or the 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.

THE BOTTOM LINE Cover Story Vehicles from the club in formation to begin the driver’s parade at the 2017 Clipsal 500. Full pictorial story can be found in our special SUPERSIZED feature on pages 12-17.

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Club Torque The President’s Rap The last month has been very busy for our club .

The Clipsal event was a great success with considerable promotion of Jaguars and the club on a number of websites and Facebook. I certainly had a great thrill to take part in the Parade of Drivers getting 2 laps of the circuit in the XK120. Thanks again to Di Adamson for her coordination.

There have also been several successful register events and one of them resulted in a trophy for best club car (‘Big Red’ 420G) at the Moonta Show & Shine – congratulations to Bob & Daphne Charman.

Peter Clarke also deserves thanks for coordinating the enjoyable Adelaide Hills Cruise event.

Our National Rally 2018 Committee has been busy preparing a promotional brochure and video for presentation at the Port Stephens National Rally at the end of March 2017. This committee is coordinated by Di Adamson and organised a number of vehicles (including Carl Lindner’s C-type and D-Type) to be filmed driving around Tanunda as part of the promotional video.

It is pleasing to hear that a number of club members are joining in with Sunday morning coffee & cars events in shopping centre car parks as this promotes the Jaguar

marque amongst other demographics of car enthusiasts.

The month of April begins with the popular McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic event with many members participating.

I encourage all members to be involved in our club and join in with our register groups whenever possible. Please refer to the Calendar of Events on our club website for event details.

Enjoy safe Jaguar & Daimler motoring.

Julian

See page 6 for more information

Geoff Mockford—JDCSA Technical Officer

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Club Torque I’m exhausted! Was your March as incredibly busy as mine was?

Judging by the amount of content in this month’s issue, it may very well have been!

In case you haven’t yet noticed, this month’s issue of Classic Marque is a very special SUPERSIZED edition. There were just so many events on in March, we couldn’t possibly squeeze them all into one regular sized issue! So instead, we’ve published this 30 page bumper edition, packed with photos and stories from you, our members, detailing the fun and adventures you’ve had this past month. We’ve got more centrefold specials than... well, other, less reputable magazines. Some would argue the subject matter of our photos are more interesting, too.

Editor’s Column

- the huge celebration of Jaguar’s 60th Anniversary Le Mans win at the Clipsal 500. You’ll find SIX pages dedicated to photos from the Clipsal this year, including our display tent, corporate box, and driver’s parade. Find this from pages 12-17.

There’s also a feature on the “Cats on the Prowl” Adelaide Hills cruise by Tom Brindle, with some spectacular shots of their adventure from look-out to lookout.

The XK and Mk 7, 8, & 9 Register also had a lovely lunch run to the Royal Yacht Squadron Robin Ide reports the weather was pleasant, the food delicious, and the company delightful. Check out the great photos and story on pages 20-21.

Have you heard about “Big Red’s” big victory at the Moonta Show ‘n’ Shine? Daphne Charman reports on that (and delicious Italian food) on pages 18-19.

Of course, we can’t forget All British Day! Alan Bartram declares the event a great success on pages 22-23.

I’d like to give a special thanks to all of those who contributed content, photos, and stories to this month’s edition. I had a great time trawling through hundreds of excellent photos, trying to pick the best to publish here. I really hope you all enjoy this special supersized issue. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to have a lie down.

Dane

Of course, there was our cover story

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An Important Message from the Treasurer Membership Fee Increase I had previously forecast that we will need to review our membership fees for the ensuing years and indicated at the AGM that at least a $5 increase (minimum) will be necessary.

Your Executive has discussed this along with forward projections and have agreed to this increase for membership fees for the 2017/2018 Financial Year.

The primary reasons for the need to increase are as follows: 1.

The increase is consistent with our projections when the fees were decreased in 2007, 2.

Whilst new members are growing we are experiencing around 20 - 30 members NOT renewing.

This has been the case for some years now. The forecast fee paying members will go from 402 now to an est. 380. (This is based on an estimated 5 new members, 30 non-renewals and an increase in Life Members by 4), 3.

Budgeting for the right number of members is complicated in that around 30 members this year paid the membership fees that covered them for 15 months. i.e. from March 2016 to June 2017. , 4.

Advertising dollars have reduced significantly. Sports Car Centre & VIP are the only advertisers, 5.

Sponsorship is consistent at $2,000 from Solitaire and $1,000 from Shannon’s, 6.

Regalia is only a small income earner for the club, 7.

The benefits being provided to members through Jag Day, Annual Dinner & Xmas Meeting have grown by $2,500 in a year without an increase in revenue, 8.

All other costs are relatively stable other than CPI (and other) increases, 9.

The benefit per member is forecast to go from $52 (now) to $62, 10.

The percentage of benefits to membership fees will alter from 88% (now) to 103%, 11.

Total funds will move from $52,000 (now) to $16,000 in 2022 if no fee increase is approved.

The Executive will be paying close attention to the costs associated with Jag Day, Annual Dinner & Christmas Meeting that must be carefully debated each year as part of the budget process.

More attention will be given to raising advertising dollars or additional sponsorship to offset the need to increase fees in the ensuing years. We will be seeking an extra volunteer from members who would be willing to assist us coordinate this.

The Motion for the General Meeting on Tuesday 4th April 2017 is “That Full Member fees be increased by $5 to $65 p.a. for the financial year 1st July 2017 to 30th June 2018”. The joining fee of $35 will remain at the current level.

More detailed financial modeling will be available at the meeting should anyone wish to talk to me about the increase.

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NEW XK140 BOOK - FOCUSED ON XK140s IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE

The World’s Fastest E-Type The Quest for the Record

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A new book being compiled by Terry McGrath is set to add to the expanding compilation of XK literature.

This is the story of a father, son and the mates, and their Jaguar E-Type. It is an extraordinary saga which began in 2005 with a journey by Allen Shephard and his mate Boyd Kolozs across the Australian continent to Australia’s own “Great White Dyno” - Lake Gairdner in the outback of South Australia.

The book sets out the histories, so far as we have been able to ascertain them, of every XK120 Jaguar to have been in the Southern Hemisphere – and, because we are geographically challenged, a few other places as well.

It is 488 pages long, in a large page format (about 25cm x 34cm or 10″ x 13″), contains entries for about 925 separate cars, about 280,000 words, and about 1090 photographs – only some 25 of which appeared in our previous book. It has been printed in full colour. Of course many of the older photographs were originally taken in black and white and remain so, but full colour here means that any photograph that was in colour originally is reproduced in colour, wherever it is in the book – not just a 16 page section in the middle. This was a very costly decision, but one that represented the ‘no compromise’ nature of the project.

The book includes the known histories of no fewer than 55 alloy XK120s. In addition, many XK120s covered are either now or have spent time in parts of the world other than those specifically covered, such as: USA – 203 cars UK – 143 cars Europe – 51 cars The new book is a follow-up to our book The Jaguar XK in Australia which was published in 1985. However, as we expanded the boundaries outside Australia, there was too much information to put into one volume for all XKs and therefore we have had to create separate books for each model. The last two books (XK140s and XK150s) will follow in coming years, with the XK140 volume to include racing histories as well.

We have never stopped collecting XK histories but serious work on the current book did not start until 1996. So it has been a long haul over 14 years, not to mention all the earlier work. Many thousands of man hours have been spent. This time could have been spent restoring several XKs… We acknowledge the expert help of Kylie Prats of ePrintDesign in Sydney in putting the design and layout of the project together.

Allen and his son Phil became intoxicated by salt lake racing and the prospect of recording a speed higher than anyone else had achieved with an E-Type. For the next decade the quest became an obsession and they dragged many motoring friends across the Nullarbor Plain to join them in their record attempts.

Allen Shephard knew how to make Jaguars go fast but the speeds were way above normal circuit racing and they had many failures before they could reach record-breaking speeds.

The ever-enthusiastic Phil Shephard raced the car and made a diary of their annual trips to Speed Week.

His diaries form the basis of “The World’s Fastest E-Type Jaguar. The Quest for the Record”. It is no ordinary car book.

Phil was inspired by the story of the New Zealander Burt Munro, made famous by the movie “The World’s Fastest Indian.”

He begins with the story of the E-Type which was raced in Western Australia with success before it went through a succession of owners and was bought by Allen Shephard. Allen continued to race the car in Australia and overseas, even participating in one Panama-Alaska Rally.

At first, Team Shep as they soon became known was looked at with bemusement by the members of Dry Lake Racers Australia at Lake Gairdner. Salt lake racing is an American tradition coming from legendary places such as the salt flats at Lake Bonneville. Hot rods and lakesters with powerful American V8 engines ruled. What were these guys doing on the salt with an English sports car more suited to the highways of Europe? They were soon won over by the down-to-earth members of Team Shep.

The book is more than a story of speed setting in a Jaguar. It is also a story of a group of motoring enthusiasts who shared an adventure in the Australian outback, challenging the stories of how fast an E-Type could go and finding their own way to achieve record speeds.

Limited edition – 1,000 copies Phil’s daily diary is complemented by stunning photography — The book was announced as an edition limited THE to 1,000 BOTTOM a light LINE blue E-Type on an arctic white salt lake and an endless numbered copies (plus a few copies for libraries etc). However, blue sky. The book also explains how the speeds were achieved the initial print run has in fact been 750 – of which more than for the reader with a more technical interest and it closes with 1/3 were the subject of pre-publication written ‘expressions of an evaluation of speeds claimed by E-Types. interest’.

“The World’s Fastest E-Type Jaguar. The Quest for the For more information on the forthcoming book, or to Record” by Phil Shephard is 184 pages, coffee-table format, contribute, contact Terry McGrath at tmcgrath@bigpond.com full colour throughout. Cost is $99, available from www.motoringpast.com.au

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A JAGTASTIC AFTERNOON

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Yes, Minister - Our Response

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CATS ON THE PROWL - Adelaide Hills Cruise 11th March 2017 It was a run with an element of intrigue surrounding it! Where was the other summit we were going to, why were we requested to bring our credit card and where was that “Classy pub dinner” going to be? These were some of the questions that members were contemplating whilst congregating at Light’s Vision Montefiore Hill, Pennington Terrace.

Speculation was rife!

It was one of these lovely balmy evenings and an excellent turn out of cars of different Jaguar models all lined up along Pennington Terrace as can be seen in the photo. From the Hill we could see parts of the Adelaide oval structure behind the tops of the trees and the top of the tower stage structure for the imminent Adele Concert!

For some of us, it was the first Twilight Club Cruise and there was an air of excitement evident amongst the group. Peter and Trish handed out the run sheet details, which included a number of interesting and clever questions to answer.

With Run Sheet in hand we headed off to the hills along Greenhill Road. Mainly the passengers had an opportunity to see the great views, with the twinkling of the lights just starting to monopolise the dusky plains below. The drivers were largely enjoying the great twisty roads and the experience of just how good the Jaguar car safely handles in these conditions.

We arrived at the other summit – Mount Lofty! (nothing to do with Lofty England of course!)

Here we found out why we needed our credit cards!! No cash can be used to pay for car parking! The ticket machine was doing a roaring trade and we all patiently went through the rigmarole of getting a ticket!

At the viewing point Peter and Trish were happily handing out various ice creams and drinks. They were quickly scoffed down by members whilst having a convivial chat amongst the group and enjoying the fantastic views below. What a lovely surprise after our “adventurous” drive up the hills.

We still did not know where we were going to dinner, except for a few smart ones who had worked it out from already There is nothing like a sea of smiling faces to let you know answering the last question on the Run Sheet. We headed something is happening! back down the hill and headed for Belair and stopped at the Windy Point Lookout, with just enough room for us all to park our Jags.

By now the evening was starting to set in, and still THE BOTTOM LINE the views were very special! We were all getting a bit hungry now and we were all yearning for the “Classy Pub Dinner”.

We headed down the hill and reached our final destination and no one went hungry!

The Torrens Arms Hotel at Mitcham made a pleasant and lovely ending to a great Twilight Run! Thanks from us all Peter and Trish for a great run.

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Club Torque Jaguar Drivers Club of SA General Meeting 7th March 2017

Meeting Opened 7:40 PM General Meetings will open 7:30pm from April Meeting Onwards New members and visitors: Barry Brown (XF), Gary Scalamera (E-Type), Murray Aitken (Series 3).

Apologies: Bill Jones, Wayne & Bev Buttery, Tim White, Peter Leaf -Milham, Doug Harrison, Ray & Barbara Offe, Brian & Sue Walker, Robin & Roseanne Bullock.

Minutes of previous meeting accepted.

Welfare Report: Bill Jones now at home.

President’s Report: Club’s involvement at Clipsal 500.

Congratulations and thank-you to Di Adamson for her huge effort showcasing our club and the Jaguar brand.

Di reported in detail the club’s display of 60 cars in the marquee, the 27 open-tops (mainly XKs) in the pre-race parade. Thanks to Ray Smithers, Dave Burton for their help. To John Pengelley (Clipsal 500 management), the corporate box was a bonus. And thank-you to Solitaire for their display Jaguars.

From the meeting Peter Clarke, Geoff Thomas, Dave Burton, Bob Charman spoke of the success of the four days.

Peter Clarke raised the issue that club members be available to represent the club at future events.

General Meeting

Club Patron: Julian asked members to submit names of persons to be considered for this position.

Vice President (Philip): Coffee & Cars meet from 7:30am.

Unley, 3rd Sunday of the month.

Blackwood, 4th Sunday of the month.

SA Jag Day 2017 will be 15th October 2017 at Brighton High School.

Club members are invited to join the Jag Day committee.

Secretary (Alan): All British Day, more than 50 cars represented our club. Thanked all marshals and helpers.

Received a letter from Hon. Stephen Mulligham, Minister for Transport & Infrastructure, confirming that clubs input into the proposed historic registration changes.

Treasurer’s Report (Tim): Apology, no report.

Membership (Daphne): New members each month.

Preparing renewals for 2017/2018.

Historic Registration (Dave): Logbooks will be processed on general meeting nights from 6pm on 6th June and 4th July. Dave encouraged members to attend those meetings.

Editor (Dane): Asked members for photographs and comments of the Clipsal event. Julian asked members to THE BOTTOM LINE keep Dane informed of local news.

National Rally 12-20 April 2018: Di Adamson – Rally Director Di reported the NR meeting and invited members to join the run to the Barossa filming promo.

Events Coordinators (Jim & Arcadia): Jim advised March/April/May events which are all on the club website.

Cats on Prowl – Twilight Run: Peter Clarke asked members to confirm tonight.

Registers XJ Bob: Meeting tomorrow night at Shannons Compact: NTR Multivalve Ron: Next meeting 28/3/17 at Solitaire EF + GT: At Rob Thompson’s SS: NTR MK 7, 8, 9:NTR MSCA (Barry): Super sprints Mallala.

Clem Smith passed away.

Mallala future unknown.

Julian thanked Barry for his input at Clipsal 500.

Library (Tom & Marj): Large selection available.

New Business: Sporting Car Club book sale on 25/3/17 Meeting closed at 8:55pm Julian thanked Multivalve for supper and Ron for taking minutes.

ACJC (Peter Holland): Reported on ACJC meeting (10/2/17), Peter is retiring as the club’s ACJC representative. Julian thanked Peter for his efforts.

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Register Minutes -

XJ, Mk 10 & 420G Register 8th March 2017

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PLEASE NOTE – Next meeting is a special Birthday Night Present Ben Adler, Steve & Frances Arthur, Steve Attard, Ron & Rosie Bailey, David Bicknell, Robin & Roseanne Bullock, Walter & Beryl Bullock, George Calvert, Bob & Daphne Charman,John & Claire Evans, Louis Marafiotti, Fay Leyton, Graeme & Betty Moore, Paul & Irene Noakes, Ray & Barb Offe, AnneMarie Pijanka, Borys Potiuch, Phil Prior, Evan & Andrea Spartalis, Andrew Tessari Geoff & Margaret Thomas, Noel & Carmel Trew, Merv Tucker.

New Members The Register welcomed new members Paul and Irene Noakes to the meeting.

Apologies Sue Prior, Pete & Ros Holland, Ray & Barb Offe, Tom & Marj Brindle, Gary & Oggi Monrad, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, Don & Kathy Tyrrell.

Special Apology Last month’s minutes left out the apology for Ray and Barb Offe. We apologise for this error. Our minutes typist has been severely reprimanded.

Previous Minutes Approved, apart from the missing apology.

General Business Show and shine day at Moonta, t his Sunday 12th of March 2017.

About 6 cars attending.

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McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic Sunday 2nd April. 2017 Victor Harbour Classic – 7th May 2017.

New magazine editor, Dane Wilden looking for articles.

Run to Clayton. Dave Bicknell’s Holiday Home.

Sunday the 29th October 2017.

Jag Day, Due to problems in the City, will be held back at Brighton Oct 15th.

Jagtastic afternoon at Carl Lindner’s – 20th April.

Martin O’Dea Golf Day will go ahead again this year. Date to be advised.

2018 Nationals. Di Adamson is preparing an excellent program.

Car Talk Ben Adler Bought Louis Marafiotti’s sovereign. Well done.

Steve Arthur N.T.R. Steve Attard Sold XJ8 and one 420G. Karman Ghia coming along.

Ron & Rosie Bailey All good David Bicknell X300 off road. Welch plug weeping. Gertrude going well.

Taking Green Machine to Moonta.

Robin & Roseanne Coming back from Mt Barker a branch off a pine tree fell through and damaged the windscreen.

Walter & Beryl Bullock N.T.R. George Calvert Driving Jag every other day. All good at the moment.

Bob & Daff Charman All good John & Claire Evans Claire’s car (‘S’ Type) fabulous, don’t know about John’s car!!!

Fay Leyton N.T.R. Louis Marafiotti Bought XK8 from the late John Stanley.

Graeme & Betty Moore Put starter

motor back in the Ser1. Turned the key. Nothing. Almost started, oil going everywhere. Brought adapter to put in.

Paul & Irene Noakes The new XJ is Irene’s car. Paul took his Merc to Evan for a tidy up. It was going OK when it got there.

Ray & Barb Offe Ser1 going well. No air cond. So didn’t bring it tonight. XJS going like a dream.

Anne-Marie Pijanka Green Genie going well. Annual draining of fuel tanks.

Looking for Ser1 visor. Moke & Mustang going well.

Borys Potiuch Got the motor back, ready to put in. Clean up motor bay And spray before putting motor in.

Phil Prior ‘S’ type going well. Replaced front uni joint on Daimler.

Bought Sue an XJC manual. Been in a shed for 12 years. Sue is very impressed.

She hasn’t actually said so, as she hasn’t spoken to me for about two weeks, but I’m sure she’s impressed. Should take her about 12 – 18 months.

Andrew Tessari N.T.R. Evan & Andrea Two magpies followed him back to his workshop after coffee.

Now part of the family (Evan was congratulated as this was the first time he has said anything at a Register meeting for about 6 years) Noel & Carmel Trew All’s well.

Merv Tucker After years of problems with the Daimler he bought a Falcon Wagon for his drive car for $500. It goes like a Swiss watch. So for the first time ever – N.T.R. Meeting closed at 8.30pm Next meeting: Wednesday 12TH April.

2017, At Shannon’s, 863 South Road, Clarence Gardens at 7.30pm. All welcome.

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Big red scores a big win!

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JDCSA Club delegation with the victor, right.

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ow ‘n’ shine We had a small representation of the JDCSA enter the Moonta Show’n’Shine on Sunday 12th March, 2017. We had heard that the weather was going to be a bit rough, but there were only a few sprinkles of rain before a very short downpour, then the sun came out again and it was a really good day. There were 100 vehicles at the show, mostly Holden and Ford vehicles with a smattering of other makes and a couple of historic Jaguars belonging to other people.

We had 4 Jaguars lined up between the goal posts on the oval, which was in really good condition, and they looked quite splendid with the club banner across windscreens. Food and drinks were available for sale at the footy club on the side of the oval and there was a classic “tram” to take people into the main street of Moonta for the fair. Very similar to the fair at Echunga with various stalls for the sale of jewellery, home wares, soaps, sweets, tools, books, plants and recycled clothing.

The organisers were very welcoming and there were no problems getting settled on the oval. Judging took place early in the morning and there were a lot of categories. Bob and I entered “Big Red” in the “Best Classic Car”, “Best Car Club Vehicle” and “Best Car Club”. Not expecting to win any of them, but lo and behold! we collected the Best Car Club Vehicle trophy on the day. It was a wonderful result for our Club on our first time at this event.

We left the oval triumphantly after 3pm and made our way back to our rented accommodation where we entertained a few more Jaguar members and friends at an informal BBQ. The people who participated in the event and the barbie were, Bob and Daphne Charman, Geoff and Margaret Thomas, Adela O’Reilly, Graeme and Betty Moore, Charlie and Mary Saliba and their friend, Michael. Only a small gathering this year, but we hope to generate some more interest next year as it is a nice drive and good fun.

It will be held on the Adelaide Cup Day weekend, so if people want to stay overnight or for the weekend, bookings for accommodation will have to be made quickly as we were lucky that one of Daphne’s former Police workmates has a holiday home there and kindly offered it to us for a good nightly rate for 2 nights.

Had it not been for that, we would have had to go up just for the day.

Another great time was had at the Italian restaurant in George St, Moonta on Saturday night. It was called “Da Gianni” and although prices were not cheap, it produced absolutely fantastic food which was presented beautifully and smelled divine!! Have a look at the photos we took. The best money we have ever spent on food that even Daphne did not whine about! We would recommend this restaurant for dining out in a heartbeat.

We will be attending this event next year and the house we rented can accommodate about 12 people in some form of bedding arrangements, the yard BOTTOM is huge and canLINE accommodate some caravans as well. We are THE going to lock in the booking with the ”coppers” as soon as Daphne gets over her viral thingo that she was battling the whole weekend!

Cheerio for now Daphne Charman XJ, MK10 & 420G Register

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to Royal Yacht Squadron Robin Ide For something different, the Register had a mid-week run on Wednesday 8 March. There was a good attendance of 22 people, most of whom met at the Barratt Reserve, prior to a leisurely run along the foreshore about 20km to the Royal SA Yacht Squadron at the Outer Harbor. When we arrived at the Yacht Squadron we were met by register members Sally and Jacques who have a boat moored there and they welcomed us on board for drinks and snacks. Eventually we were prised away from the boat and moved to the wonderful first floor dining room where we were served lunch, complete with views over the boats and our cars, which were parked on the lawn next to the clubrooms. Thanks Sally and Jacques for your generous hospitality. It was a lovely day.

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Rule Britannia - All Alan Bartram Valentine’s Day on 14 February 2017 saw All British Day with us again. A gloomy start with spots on the windscreen during the journey up the freeway to Echunga. Not long lasting though and within minutes of arriving we had our marshals and helpers decked out in highvis vests and on sight erecting the marquees and making ready for the arrival our 55 + Jaguar Drivers Club of SA vehicles to be displayed on the day.

And come they did. The largest contingent of any marque among the 700 + vehicles arranged around the two big ovals. The assembling of our group went particularly smoothly and the JDCSA display was spectacular indeed. That organised it was time for all to enjoy the proceedings and take a stroll to observe our display and all the other points of interest around the grounds.

By 3 pm we were back on the job dismantling our structures and farewelling all our vehicles.

It had been a great day and I would like to personally thank our marshals and helpers who combined to make our display such a great success.

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The Ed.’s Inbox

Who remembers this little fella? Sent to me courtesy of Dave Burton - Dave’s been talking to The Wild Beast (yes, he’s still around), and tells me he might be making an appearance in future issues! Keep your eyes peeled!

Talk about famous online! Gary Scalamera and Roger Adamson (below) impressed the Shell V-Power Racing Team in the Clipsal 500 driver’s parade so much, they shared this photo of them on the team’s official Facebook page! How’s that for exposure? Great job guys!

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Club Calendar Saturday 1- Sunday 2

Tuesday 4

McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic - Mclaren Vale, Charity Dinner: 1st April at Serafino Winery; Main Street Parade Sunday 2nd April; www.vintageandclassic.com.au JDCSA General Meeting— Police Association Building Carrington Street Adelaide.

7.30pm Tuesday 11 7:30pm

April

Wednesday 12 7:30pm

Compact Register Meeting Contact: Tim White M: 0419 809 021 E:casuti3@bigpond.com XJ, Mk10 & 420G Register Meeting—Shannons Clubrooms, 663 South Rd, Clarence Park.

Contact: Bob Charman

Thursday 20 7.30pm

E Type, F Type & GT Register Meeting Contact: Alan Baker M: 0429 097 729 E: etype@jdcsa.com.au

Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 All Historic Car Race Meeting - Mallala Motor Sport Park is located off Aerodrome Rd Mallala, approximately 70km North of Adelaide, take the Mallala exit off Pt 9:00am - 4:00pm Wakefield Rd (A1) gates open from 9am.

Details Sporting Car Club of SA. www.sportingcarclub.com.au Tuesday 18 7:30pm Tuesday 25

Wednesday 26

Committee Meeting—VIP Home Services Board Room, Cnr Marion Rd and Sir Donald Bradman Drive.

Deadline for Classic Marque Editor: Dane Wilden M: 0431 058 951 E: dwilden@adam.com.au SS and Daimler Register Meeting Contact: Malcolm Adamson P: (08) 82783002 E: daimlerss@jdcsa.com.au

Club events updated frequently online—check out www.jdcsa.com.au/apps/calendar

If you have internet access and currently receive CLASSIC MARQUE by post, please switch to email delivery by sending an email to the Editor now! dwilden@adam.com.au

Make the CHANGE HERE!

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THE BOTTOM LINE Want to see more of the 2017 Clipsal 500? Why not check out the official photo and video page? It’s full of great images from all four days of racing, with both on- and off-track action. Who knows, you might even spot of photo or two of yourself (or your car)!

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Club Notices GENERAL MEETING ROSTER 2017 Feb

Mk1, 2, 420 & S Type (Compact) Register

Mar

Multivalve Register

Apr

XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register

May

SS & Daimler Register

Jun

XJ, MK10 & 420G Register

Jul

E-Type F-Type & Grand Tourer Register

Aug

Mk1, 2, 420 & S Type (Compact) Register

Sep

Multivalve Register

Oct

XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register

Nov

SS & Daimler Register

Dec

Special Christmas Meeting E-Type F-Type & Grand Tourer Register

Register Meetings are held as follows: Mk 1,2 & 420 & S Type (Compact) Second Tuesday of every even calendar month

E-Type, F-Type & Grand Tourer Third Thursday of each month

Multivalve -Fourth Tuesday of each odd calendar month.

SS & Daimler—Last Wednesday of each month

XJ, Mk 10 & 420G—Second Wednesday of each month

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Jaguar Classifieds

FOR SALE 1965 Daimler 250

FOR SALE 1999 Jaguar XK8

2.5 V8 Auto Records/Service History/Spare Parts/ Many Extras, Rego AA459R

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Consider All Offers $22,000 ono CONTACT Anita Whiting 08 7070 4556 0414 278 112

$31,500 REDUCED TO SELL CONTACT Tony Covassi

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