Classic Marque June 2017

June 2017

The Monthly Magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia

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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

Classic Marque Classic Marque is the official magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia.

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 A excellent turnout of Jaguars at the 2017 All British Day. Photo courtesy of Alan Bartram.

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Club Torque The President’s Rap It is great to see so many club members actively involved in club activities such as register meetings, general meetings, register and club runs and functions.

Guest speakers at our general meetings have been well received.

Many of our members have also participated/or will participate in other motoring activities such as the British Classic Tour at Victor Harbor, the Copper Coast Classic Cavalcade, Coast to Coast, and the Tanunda to Tarlee event. These are great events for us to promote the Jaguar Marque.

Most members have probably heard of changes to the Historic Registration scheme that will reduce ‘red tape’. We have been supportive of these changes that are due to come in on 1st July 2017. Full details of the revised scheme and what it means for clubs and members is not yet clear but as

soon as it is we will inform members. In the meantime we must still comply with the existing Code of Practice which means Statutory Declarations and 3 yearly inspections before logbooks can be processed. The club has offered to process logbooks at our June and July general meetings provided all paper work is complete (including membership renewal and original registration papers).

already considerable interstate interest in this event which will also celebrate the 70th anniversary of the showing of the XK120 with the revolutionary new XK engine.

An important date on our calendar is the Annual Dinner to be held on 29th July at the Glenelg Golf Club – tickets are now available. Another date to keep in mind is our Annual Jag Day to be held on Sunday October 15th at Brighton Secondary School.

The club has sponsored Geoff & Dane and the cars leave Torrens Parade Ground Adelaide on 27th May 2017.

We wish club members Geoff and Dane Wilden all the best in the ‘Shitbox Rally’ from Adelaide to Cairns supporting Cancer Council research.

Julian

Our National Rally committee has been very active and the event is looking great. It will be held on April 12th – 20th 2018 from the vines in the Barossa to the sea at Victor Harbor. There is

Geoff Mockford—JDCSA Technical Officer

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ph: (08) 8362 5997 info@sovereignauto.com.au

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Club Torque Hello all, I trust this magazine meets you well.

No doubt you will have already realised that this issue feels a little different to normal... Don’t worry, you’re not losing your marbles, it’s true! This edition is about 8-10 pages shorter than usual, and with very good reason (which I will detail shortly). But don’t panic, it’s still full of information about the club, and the great articles you’ve come to expect from Classic Marque.

On Saturday 27th May, I will be departing on the 2017 Shitbox Rally, a Cancer Council fundraising rally in which I will be driving a sub -$1000 Volvo wagon across Australia, from Adelaide to Cairns

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(and then all the way back again!).

The Jaguar Drivers Club of SA has been wonderful supporters of this event over the years, and has sponsored us for the third time again this year - the support we’ve received from the Executive Committee and many club members is wonderful, and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all so very much. The old adage is true; every dollar counts. As of Friday 26th May, we’ve raised just over $5,600.

Thank you for your support.

If you are interested in following our progress, be sure to “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ swededreamssbr. We’ll be posting news and photos throughout the duration of the rally, subject to phone signal and data coverage.

As I alluded to earlier, this edition is a little shorter, but still contains some very important information regarding changes to Conditional Registration for historic vehicles in SA (page 5). Our resident rev-head Rick Luff has also written a lamentation about the new F-Pace SUV... Would he buy one? The answer may surprise you.

For now, it’s cheerio from me. As always, happy motoring - and wish me luck! I look forward to telling you all about my adventures next issue!

Dane

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Historic Registration NEWS FLASH PRESS RELEASE Stephen Mulligan MP Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Minister for Housing and Urban Development

Widespread changes to the conditional registration scheme for historic vehicles will be scheduled to take effect from July 1 after they were approved by State Cabinet.

The changes will remove red tape which prevents thousands of car club members from accessing the limited 90-day registration scheme, allowing more classic car lovers to enjoy their hobby out on the road.

Under current laws, historic vehicles are not allowed to be significantly modified from their original design, meaning even slight modifications, such as a CD player or air conditioner, can prevent car owners from using the scheme.

The same restriction also prevents historic left-hand drive vehicles which have had safety upgrades, such as better braking systems, from taking to the roads.

Following consultation with key stakeholders such as car clubs, changes to the scheme will: -

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Provide flexibility to allow owners to improve the ride, handling and safety of these classic vehicles, as well cosmetic enhancements.

Move away from a fixed cutoff manufacture date of 1979 to a rolling 30-year vehicle age.

Remove bureaucratic requirements for motoring clubs to undertake vehicle inspections, reducing the administrative burden on these groups.

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Reduce limitations which ban left-hand drive vehicles with safety improvements such updated braking systems.

Conditional registration was introduced in 1992 and allows historic, left-hand and street rod vehicles to be driven on public roads for up to 90 days a year.

There are currently 180 recognised motoring clubs in SA with approximately 15,000 vehicles registered under the conditional registration scheme, comprising a mix of historic, left-hand drive and street rod vehicles.

For vehicles which are rarely driven, the current $90 annual cost is a significant saving over regular registration costs, which can be up to $846 for 6-cylinder vehicles.

Currently the vehicles cannot be significantly modified from their original design but the amendments to the scheme will allow access to the scheme for a broader number of late model classic and modified classic cars.

Vehicles with major modifications such as engine upgrades or major structural changes will still be required to undergo safety inspections and obtain relevant approvals to gain access to the road network.

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What does this mean for me?

Until the Code of Conduct for Conditional Registration of Historic Vehicles in South Australia is updated, and ratified by the Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs, the governing body of all motoring clubs in South Australia, registration renewals are to be conducted maintaining the status quo.

This process will occur before July 1, 2017, but at this stage, we are unsure exactly when. As a result, log books and historic registration requirements remain the same until advised otherwise.

LOG BOOK NIGHTS As the club is required to maintain the status quo regarding historic registration until the new changes are approved, we are holding TWO ‘LOG BOOK NIGHTS’, which will occur at the JUNE and JULY GENERAL MEETINGS. Bring along your Log Book, vehicle registration papers, and Statutory Declaration forms to have them signed by club officials and a Justice of the Peace.

Until the changes to the Conditional Registration Scheme for Historic Vehicles in South Australia are formally accepted, you MUST continue to abide by current registration laws. Failure to do so will result in invalidation of your historic vehicle registration.

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Well it certainly wouldn’t be because of the name. It also wouldn’t be because I’ve owned five Jags over the years. And it certainly wouldn’t be because it’s inexpensive.

So why would I buy one then? Let’s start by looking at the opposition.

The BMW X5 probably started the idea of a larger and taller car: a luxury soft roader. Now I use that term in a pejorative sense as being a hard core, mountain conquering, no frilly bits Toyota Landcruiser owner for 30 years, I felt that any car that wasn’t a serious 4WD was trying too hard to be something it wasn’t. If you didn’t want to go ‘Hard Core’ then buy a Commodore station wagon, as it would do everything you’d want of it at a much cheaper price and with greater comfort. Oh, and contrary to popular belief, a big 4WD is not an essential bit of kit required to drop the kids off at school.

Other car companies got on the band wagon and now we are plagued by a

plethora (always wanted to use that word) of similar Yuppimobiles, that is, oversized station wagons that rarely leave the black top.

So yes, all soft roaders are, well, soft. Or so I thought. In fact when I first saw the F-Pace I thought, “ Oh no, here’s another high selling pointless car to add to all the others”. Jaguar have certainly sold out with this one. You, see Jaguars are supposed to be fast, sporty, elegant and luxurious. And having recently driven the full range, including the F- Pace, well they still are.

Therefore you can quote me as saying, ‘I was wrong’; and here’s why.

THE BOTTOM LINE I have recently found myself in the position of needing to buy another car as my 80 Series is 23 years old and getting a bit long in the tooth. Fuel guzzling at 30l/100km (not a typo) isn’t helping either although to be fair it is factory

fitted with a cassette tape playing machine.

So what do I replace it with then? I want power to tow a car trailer, space to put stuff in the back and an upgraded sound system - maybe one that will play those new CD thingies.

The aforementioned Commodore wagon would do the trick, as I don’t need it to climb mountains anymore, but if I’m going to shell out proper cash then I want something that excites me.

I had a look at the less expensive offerings and they were, to say the least, dull and uninspiring. The luxury brands looked either like concoctions from the parts bin by a disinterested designer while some even looked frumpy. The offering from one German brand, better known for making curvaceous sports cars, looks malproportioned and obese.

So I was somewhat surprised (later to turn onto contrition) when I saw an FPace in the flesh. It looks medium size

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grab you and suddenly you’re looking at the rear door, which itself gives the illusion of being narrow, but isn’t.

Now I’ve saved the best view for last: the front. At risk of sounding predictably corny, it looks like a Jaguar - yep, the animal itself!

The confronting power bulge, the evil feline eyes, even the door mirrors look like ears. It seems to be saying, with James Dean coolness, “ I can have you any time I want, mate”, and before you can blink it’s ripped your throat out without raising it’s heart beat.

on the road and huge in the showroom yet is only 4.7 meters long, which is shorter than the ubiquitous Commodore wagon by almost 20cm.

Maybe it has an angle which is not so interesting. Most cars have that, especially softroaders. Sorry, but no. It looks great and beautifully proportioned from all angles which is somewhat of a feat for such a tall car.

Even the usually troublesome rear quarter view’s bulkiness is distracted by the E-Type style lights and the hip of the top of the bumper.

‘What a waffler’, I hear you say. But good design is no accident, and really good design is largely unnoticeable.

Something either looks right or it doesn’t, even if you don’t know why.

Think Spitfire or 70’s glass Coke bottle The styling of the side of a long car can sometimes feel like a never ending story, something to suffer until your eyes get to the front or the back.

Not here. F-Pace’s side (waffle alert) is made up of a jigsaw or smaller components and before you get fed up with finding the back end, the wrap around E-Type lights reach out and

It looks good from the outside, but so does an empty shoe box wrapped in Christmas paper.

Again you’ll not be disappointed with the interior; it is after all a Jaguar.

Now I feel I must state here that Jaguar are not offering me any inducements for praising this car, but I am open to bribery. Nothing too much, say an all expenses trip to the factory. But no more than that, really, I couldn’t.

Type AWD on country roads, and as amazing as the F-Type was, I had just as much fun (well, almost as much fun) in the F-Pace. For example, I found the handling in Dynamic Mode kept the car dead flat on high speed corners until I discovered that I’d ham-fistedly turned that mode off ,not on, and it still felt completely composed.

My driving stint was all too brief, as we were swapping cars and drivers throughout the day The F-pace pushed all of my buttons, even though I missed a few of those that the car supplied.

Power? Well how much do you need? Massive torque from the V6 twin turbo diesel and if there was any turbo lag, then I must have missed it. Just point and fire.

Not enough waffle about the handling, well when you go to look at one, see if you can have a drive as well. A word of warning though, just like chocolate Malteasers, you may become addicted.

But what does it feel like to drive?

So if the F-Pace is not a softroader then what is it. A Swiss army knife perhaps. I think it’s more of a Multi Use Sports Car - Luxury. Don’t even think of acronymizing this (Shakespeare made up new words, so can I) as there are far too many acronyms in the car industry as it is. It gives the thrill of a sports car, the versatility of a wagon, the ambiance only found in a luxury car and of course it has All Wheel Drive. And you could, with clear conscience, take the kids to school in it.

Recently I had the privilege to drive the sport versions of Jaguar’s XE, XF, F-Pace and the mind blowing supercharged V 8 F-

So, that’s why I’d buy an F-Pace.

Now if I can only get $40k as a trade in for my trusty old 80 series ...

I’ll not wax poetic any more at this point about the interior, suffice to say it is intricate without being fussy. Want to know more? It’s best to go and have a look at one, as although the 108 page brochure is detailed, the inside, like the outside is better seen up close. What better excuse to visit a Jaguar showroom. I did, that’s THE BOTTOM LINE why I’m writing this lot.

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Club Torque Jaguar Drivers Club of SA General Meeting 2nd May 2017 President Julian Lugg welcomed everyone and opened the meeting at 7.30pm.

APOLOGIES: Tim White, Gabriella, Sue & Doug Harrison, Ross & Jan Rasmus, Bob & Judy Lynch, David & Margaret Bignell, Bruce & Ann Fletcher, Roger & Di Adamson and Barbara Offy.

PREVIOUS MINUTES: Minutes of the general meeting held on Tuesday 4th April 2017 as circulated in Classic Marque were accepted as the accurate record of the meeting.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING: Welfare Report – It was reported that the club had sent condolences to Sue Walker and Heather Jones following the passing of Brian & Bill.

The members were advised that Ben Adler had been unwell. The search for a new patron for the club is on course and members will be advised in the near future.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Julian advised that preparations for the 2018 National Rally were well in hand and the event for 12-20 April 2018 at the Barossa and Victor Harbor.

The next meeting of the committee will be next week and a further report from Di Adamson will follow.

SS Jag Day for 2017 will be held on Sunday 15 October 20107 at the Brighton Secondary School.

A couple of younger members have joined the Club and Dane Wilden is keeping them informed of events which could be designed for the younger members.

Historic registration changes which have been disclosed around the Club for a few weeks now are coming closer to becoming part of the new historic registration system.

Details will be made available when known, but in the meantime for 2017, the old system applies.

The annual mid year dinner is on 29 July 2017 at the Glenelg Golf Club and tickets are available from Marg Thomas or Daf Charman.

Subscriptions for 2017/2018 will be $65.00 per family membership.

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Phil Prior as Jag Day committee chairman asked the members whether they thought that Cats & Cans had run its course or whether they considered it was worthwhile. The majority

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of the members considered that it was a worthwhile cause and should continue. If the Club wished to have some form of collection of cash etc for the Cancer Centre then they thought that the Cancer Centre should be present and give out envelopes and receipts.

A further thought was given out in that a replacement for the Peoples’ Choice Award could be flags or daffodils which could be purchased from the Cancer Centre and then placed in front of their favourite car.

Comments from the floor included: Security for cash?

Will 2 types of charity clash?

A printed paper was available for club members to use as club promotions and new members.

Next Sunday the British Historic Car Club of Victor Harbor are hosting the annual event.

Members are meeting at the Marion Hotel at 7.45am.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: Alan Bartram advised that he had a magazine from other Australian Clubs and he considered all matters had been covered.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Tim was an apology.

MEMBERSHIP OFFICER: Daphne Charman advised all renewals had been posted out and she has dinner tickets for sale.

EDITOR: Dane Wilden advised that the current issue was a little bigger than their usual to cover all the events that have been on during the last few weeks.

Dane requires more members articles so that he does not have to research or make up articles to fill the Classic Marque.

LOG BOOKS: Dave Burton stressed that if all members ensured that everything required to have membership renewed is done, then all books and memberships will be returned much quicker.

Do not forget that there are two renewal nights on 6th June and 4th July 2017.

These nights are put on for members’ convenience. A J.P. will be present to witness statutory declarations.

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ACJC: Peter Holland said no further information available.

EVENT CO-ORDINATOR: Arcadia & Jim Komaromi requested that any event organised by the Club or a register, must be added to the calendar or emailed to Arcadia in a form that she can include in the information calendar.

LIBRARIES: Tom advised there are some magazines here and to please help yourself and you won’t have to return them. There are numerous books and tapes on Jaguars and special events for loan to members.

REGISTERS: Compact: No Report XJ: Bob advised about the Victor Harbor run and that he had booked tables at the Hotel Victor for lunch.

Multivalve: Ron advised the next meeting is Tuesday 23rd may 2017 at the home of Barb Hewit.

E Type, F Type & Grand Tourer: No Report SS Mk 1V & V: Border run arrangements going well for 3rd – 6th November at Tanunda.

XK 7,8,9: Border run after SS Jag Day at Ballarat.

Regalia: No Report MSCA: No Report NEW BUSINESS: Geoff Wilden advised that the Shitbox Rally for 2017 leaves Adelaide on 29th May from The Parade Ground.

Thank you very much for the support from the Club and reminded club members that the event is run for the benefit of the Cancer Council. They have collected $5176.00 so far for the cause.

OTHER BUSINESS: In the gift bag from McLaren Vale event are vouchers for Port Noarlunga.

Julian thanked the SS Register for the supper and doing the minutes and closed the meeting to hear guest speaker Charlie Frew talk about the uses and benefits of CODE products to bring Jaguars up to and beyond scratch.

XK and Mk 7, 8, & 9 Register 5th April 2017

Robin opened the meeting at 8.05pm, welcomed members and new member, Ron Westren.

Attendance: Julian Lugg, Robin and Deidre Ide, Richard Smith, Ros and Peter Holland, Sally and Jacques Metzer, Rod and Peggy Davis, Wendy and Onslow Billinghurst, John Williams, Ossie and Rayeena Petrucco, Rob and Vicki Loffler, Ron Westren, Roger Hughes and Penne and Sue Harrison. to Rod and Peg for their hosting the meeting.

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Register Minutes Apologies: David and Sally Burton, David and Carol Seidel, Peter and Judy Goodale, Moira Lugg, Russell Clarke and Jenny Hales, Doug Harrison, Carla Smith, Lindsey Williams, and Frank Van der Meyden.

Previous Minutes: Minutes of our meeting held on Wednesday 1 February had been previously circulated and were accepted as an accurate record.

Club Business: Club patron Ian Webber will stand down this year and President, Julian welcomes suggestions for a successor.

Jag Day for 2017 will be Sunday 15 October.

This just before our Border Run. A $5 increase in annual membership fee was unanimously approved at the Club’s general meeting last night .

There will be log book nights at general meetings on the nights of 6 June and 4 July.

Members should get their 3 year inspections done.

March was a busy month for the Club and that is reflected in the 8 extra pages in CM. The number of registrations at the recent National Rally in Port Stephens was just over 200 and that gives some idea of what the JDCSA needs to plan for when we host the 2018 rally. .

Register Business: Robin thanked Sally and Jacques for their generous hospitality for hosting us on their boat and arranging the lunch at the Royal SA Yacht Squadron on Wednesday, 8 March.

Our Border Run this year will be hosted by Victoria from Tuesday 17 October to Thursday 19th .

Our suggested May activity had been a visit to the Humphrey Pump but it is not yet running reliably enough for that visit.

The SB Rally will depart from the Torrens Parade Ground on the morning of 27 May. On Sunday 4 June the Barossa club will celebrate 40 years of existence with an

almost traffic light free run from Bethany to Tanunda and Tarlee.

On 7 June the register will have a normal first Wednesday of the month meeting.

Venue to be advised. (Post meeting note: That meeting will be at the Ides’ at 8.00pm.)

Other Business: Victor Harbor British Classic Tour will be on 7 May. Details on the web.

On the last weekend in March 2018 there will be classic car display, demolition derby for agricultural machines and tractor pull at Keith. Refer to Keith show web site.

Some register members will go to the historic bike meeting at Winton, Victoria in the last weekend in May. Members Cars: Rob Loffler – boat engine has been cooked and is in pieces.

Jacques – has a shed on order and will start to collect pieces of XK from all over the place.

Sue – Grey Mk 9 has been sold and white car has had extensive work..

Onslow – working on the XK 150.

John Williams – drove around Clipsal.

Julian – waterpump has been fixed.

Peter Holland – XK is in ‘1 000 pieces’.

Rod – he and other members attended local Coffee and Cars.

Ron – Mark 2 is ‘nearly there’.

Robin closed the meeting at 9.10 with thanks to Rod and Peg for their hosting the meeting.

XJ, Mk 10 & 420G Register 12th April 2017

Present Steve Attard, Steve Arthur, Ron & Rosie Bailey, Robin & Roseanne Bullock, Walter & Beryl Bullock, Bob & Daphne Charman, Mel Dennett, Roger Frinsdorf, Fay Leyton, Louis & Nella Marafiotti, Gary & Oggi Monrad, Graeme & Betty Moore, Paul & Irene Noakes, David & Annette Magee, Borys Potiuch, Phil Prior, Ian & Jenny Rowley, Evan & Andrea Spartalis, Geoff & Margaret Thomas, Noel Thornley, Noel & Carmel Trew, Merv Tucker, Don Tyrrell, Will Vanderwerf Apologies Sue Prior, Andrew & Simone Tessari, Kathy Tyrrell, Darryl Leyton, Pete & Ros Holland,John & Claire Evans, Ray & Barb Offe, Cathy Tyrrell, Ben Adler, David & Margaret Bicknell, Trevor & Raylene Norley, Anne-Marie Pijanka.

New Members David & Annette Magee and Noel Thornley were welcomed to the Register.

Welfare Ben Adler is receiving new treatment as the moment and the Register wishes him all the best and a speedy recovery.

Ray Offe receiving treatment on his knee in preparation for new leg. Ray says it’s a bit sore at the moment.

Previous Minutes Approved General Business Victor Harbour Classic discussed.

Congratulations to Phil Prior – Best Sedan.

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Register Minutes Historic registration regulation in Government Gazette today.

June General Meeting is our turn for supper.

Would like to see as many as possible there on the night.

Last month’s General meeting – Guest speaker from “Code Products” Excellent presentation.

June and July meetings will also be “Log Book” meetings.

Dane & Geoff Wilden off again in the “Shitbox” rally in aid of Cancer research.

We passed the hat around to help their efforts. We raised $170. Thanks to everyone who donated.

McLaren Vale Hotel – Lunch on Sunday the 28th May. All welcome.

June the 4th Tanunda – Tarlee. Run organised by the Barossa Valley Historical Vehicles Club.

Sat. 29th July, Club Presentation Dinner at the Glenelg Golf Course. Tickets $65 each.

Available tonight. Booked two tables for XJ Register.

Sunday the 2nd of July – Martin O’Dea Memorial Golf Day - Glanville Par 3. Hit off 3.00pm.

Sunday the 29th October – Dave Bicknell’s run to Clayton.

Sunday 15th October – Jag Day at Brighton High School.

Car Talk Steve Arthur Steve Attard

N.T.R. Karman Ghia coming along nicely.

Ron & Rosie Bailey TV’s packed up, Hot Water Service at home U.S. Fridge in caravan given up but the cars are OK. Robin & Roseanne Bullock All OK Bob & Daphne Charman N.T.R. Mel Dennett Bought Walter & Beryl’s car. Went to go to the airport. It wouldn’t start. I left the door open and flattened the battery.

Charged it up and it drives like a dream.

Roger Frinsdorf Bought Black XJ8 from Steve Attard.

Have complete running file on the car since day one. The Ser 1 running well.

Fay Leyton Went to Victor and it went well.

Louis Marafiotti Car going well. Spoke to Ben, who bought his XJ. Gary & Oggi Monrad Went to Beecham Jags in New Zealand,, world renowned

restorers. Have clients from all round the World. One ‘E’ Type is over one million dollars.

Took the XJS on its inaugural run to Victor. Went like a charm.

Paul & Irene Noakes XJ6 is Irene’s car.

Carbies done by Evan and it running OK now.

Merv Tucker

Jag a bit quiet, using the Ford, going like a dream.

Don Tyrrell

N.T.R. – working on the house.

Will Vanderwerf

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Graeme Moore

David & Annette Magee Restoring a 420G. It’s currently at Evan’s. Lots of rust. Suspension and chassis no good. It’s been painted, Carbies, refurbished the fuel tanks. Rear calipers done, stainless steel exhaust.

Borys Potiuch

Not in it much the last month. Too much work. Engine nearly finished. I need some more nuts.

Phil Prior

Sold the ‘S’ type. Car is now in Melbourne.

Purchased 2 more XJC’s to give me something to do.

Daimler going well.

Ian Rowley

Not driven lately.

Needs steering rack done.

Evan Spartalis

XJ made it to Victor with the slipping clutch. Did the steering column on the ‘E’ type. Put in new bushes.

Meeting closed at 8.45pm.

Next meeting: Wednesday 14th June 2017, At Shannon’s, 863 South Road, Clarence Gardens at 7.30pm. All welcome.

Editor’s Note

The “Register Minutes” section is significantly shorter in this edition, due to my absence from Adelaide from Saturday 27th March to Friday 9th June.

Register minutes not provided before Thursday 25th May have not been published, and will be published in the next edition of Classic Marque.

Geoff & Margaret Thomas Car went well to Victor. New stainless steel arch covers and new white walls for a bit of bling.

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Noel & Carmel Trew All good at Victor.

Noel Thornley

2 Cars, both Ser 1, XJ’s. One started f irst time but has no brakes. The other one drove it home and it hasn’t started since.

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Club Calendar Sunday 4 9:00am Tuesday 6

Tanunda to Tarlee Run - Form up at Bethany Reserve from 9:00 am. First cars away at 10:00 am Organisers Barossa Valley Historical Vehicle Club.

Enquires / entry form Garry Wellington 0417 855 548 JDCSA General Meeting— Police Association Building Carrington Street Adelaide.

7.30pm Tuesday 13

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6:30pm Wednesday 14 7:30pm

Compact Register Meeting - Cremorne Hotel, Unley Road. RSVP to Tim White 0419 809 021 .

XJ, Mk10 & 420G Register Meeting—Shannons Clubrooms, 663 South Rd, Clarence Park.

Contact: Bob Charman

Thursday 15 7.30pm Tuesday 20 7:30pm Wednesday 28

Tuesday 27

E Type, F Type & GT Register Meeting Contact: Alan Baker M: 0429 097 729 E: etype@jdcsa.com.au Committee Meeting—VIP Home Services Board Room, Cnr Marion Rd and Sir Donald Bradman Drive.

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

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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Club Notices GENERAL MEETING ROSTER 2017 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

SS & Daimler Register

Oct

XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register

Nov

Multivalve Register

Dec

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

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

APPLICATIONS

The following applications for membership have been lodged with the Membership Secretary and are listed in accordance with clause 6 (B-C) of the Constitution. If there are no objections, membership will be ratified one month from this May, 2017 magazine: John & Joe Razzano

Register Meetings are held as follows:

Multivalve -Fourth Tuesday of each odd calendar month.

1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2L FHC

The following applications listed in the April, 2017 Classic Marque magazine have been accepted: Gunter & Johanna Schmid Barry & Irene Brown Paul & Irene Noakes Allyson Goodale

1985 Porsche 911 3.3L 2010 Jaguar XF Portfolio 3L 1972 Jaguar XJ6 S1 4.2L 1960 Jaguar Mark ll 3.8L 2001 Jaguar X-Type 2.5L

SS & Daimler—Last Wednesday of each month

We hope you will take advantage of the benefits available, and that you will contribute in THE your own way BOTTOM LINE to make this a better club for everyone. I particularly XJ, Mk 10 & 420G—Second Wednesday of each ask that Register Secretaries and current members make these new members welcome at meetings and functions.

Daphne Charman Membership Secretary.

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Jaguar Classifieds

FOR SALE 1965 Daimler 250 2.5 V8 Auto Records/Service History/Spare Parts/ Many Extras, Rego AA459R

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

FOR SALE Genuine "CAR BRA" for a Jaguar Series 2 Coupe or 4 door Saloon.

Also may well fit Series 3 It has had little use. Snap up a bargain and take good care of your classic. Much cheaper than repairing stone chips.

Price includes postage in Australia.

FOR SALE 1999 Jaguar XK8 Powered by a 216kW 4.0 litre V8 engine! RARE black duco, 160,000km. Always garaged. Runs perfectly, all books and service history. Listed online on Carsales.

$31,500 REDUCED TO SELL CONTACT Tony Covassi

0411736187

WANTED - Jaguar XJS Seats I am looking for a set of front seats from a Jaguar XJS Condition is not important as they will be recovered anyway.

Philip Prior 0402670654 Email: philipprior@bigpond.com

Philip 0402670654 philipprior@bigpond.com

THE BOTTOM LINE A laugh courtesy of Sue Harrison - a rather ingenious solution to avoiding a reverse parallel parking manoeuvre, straight from 1927!

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