October 2017
The Monthly Magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia
Inside: - D-Type to smash auction records. - 2017 AGM reports.
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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— Club 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) Tim White 0419 809 021 Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs (FHMC) Bob Lynch (08) 8381 1705 Marque Sports Car Association
(MSCA) Barry Kitts
(08) 8391 1759
All British Day Alan Bartram 0418 818 950
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SS & Daimler Malcolm Adamson Phone: (08) 82783002 daimlerss@jdcsa.com.au MK 1, 2, S, 420 (Compact) Angela & David Rogers Mobile: 0419 837 558 rogersda@bigpond.net.au 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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Club Torque The President’s Rap At the recent AGM the 2017/2018 Executive Committee was elected. Congratulations to new register secretaries David & Angela Rogers (Compact) and Peter & Heather Buck (Multivalve). Thank you to retiring register secretaries Tim White and Ron Palmer. The other executive committee members were re-elected. Thank you also to the many members of the club who support us by taking on other roles. Their work is much appreciated and I am pleased they wish to continue in these roles for the next year.
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Thank you for the honour of Moira and I being awarded life membership of the club for our involvement since 1973. Thanks to Tom Herraman and Bob Underwood for organising a very successful evening at the Sporting Car Club to see Goodwood Revival 2017. It was a very enjoyable evening and I understand that a repeat next year is being considered. Over the next month or two there are many motoring events for members to be involved in. One
of these is SA Jag Day at Brighton Secondary School on Sunday October 15th where we hope to see as many Jaguars (and Daimlers) as possible come along. I hope to see you there. Regards,
Julian
President Julian goes for a ride in an 1898 Benz (pre-Mercedes!), one of the oldest vehicles in Australia, at the XK & Mk7/8/9 register meeting on Sunday 10th September.
Geoff Mockford—JDCSA Technical Officer
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Club Torque Hello once again, I’m delighted to resume my seat at the Editor’s desk for another term as your roving reporter. Roving is something I’ve been doing quite a bit of recently you can catch some happy snaps from my travels through Clare in a 1909 Gregoire in the Ed.’s Inbox. This issue of Classic Marque features comprehensive reports from the 2017 JDCSA AGM held in September, as well as accounts of register runs, a young member’s newfound
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love of her classic Series II XJ6 (with the help of her Dad and our very own Bob Charman!), and a recordsetting D-Type.
section on the right, and a sample of the auction listing (complete with more stunning photographs) further on in this issue.
Speaking of which, what an absolute stunner! Punters are betting on the Australianbased D-Type smashing all Australian auction records when it hits the block at Melbourne’s Motorclassic auction in mid-October. Auctioneers Mossgreen (also responsible for the sale of the late Clem Smith’s collection) anticipate international interest in the sale. Find a short piece on it in our news
I hope you enjoy this new issue, and ask that you consult your GP and seriously consider the health consequences before selling a kidney in the hope of parking that D-Type in your garage... Happy motoring,
Dane
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D-Type set to become the most expensive car sold in Australia Rare post-war Jaguar road racer, formerly owned by Duncan Hamilton, expected to smash an Australian auction record during Melbourne Motorclassica Auction in October
Callum Godde Australian Associated Press A rare post-war Jaguar road racer is expected to smash an Australian auction record and become the nation's most expensive car. The 1955 British racing green Jaguar DType, the only model of its kind in Australia, could sell for up to $8 million at Melbourne's Motorclassica Auction in October, valuers say.
Another Jaguar D-Type, winner of the 1965 Le Mans endurance race, sold for $US21.78 million ($A27.6m) in the US last year - the highest auction bounty in history for a British-produced car. The Australian-based 3.4-litre six-cylinder will go under the hammer at Melbourne's Royal Exhibition Building on October 14.
This particular XKD510 chassis has a storied history. Over the years, it has been owned by several well-known collectors including former Le Mans champion Duncan Hamilton It has raced around the world - as well as Australia in the late 1960s - and more recently been displayed at England's Donington Museum. “Along with impeccable provenance and competition history, the D-Type is gorgeous, an absolute work of art, a sculpture on wheels, one of the most beautiful cars ever made,” Mossgreen auction house boss Paul Sumner said on Tuesday.
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It's the most valuable car to ever go to public auction in Australia, and no doubt will set new records on auction night.”
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Yes, Minister - Our Response
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A Word From The Patron I would like to thank you, the members of our Club, for your vote of confidence in approving my nomination to be Patron of the JDCSA. In addition, I would also like to thank those who put the nomination forward and the assessment group and committee for recommending the nomination. In addition, I would like to make special mention of our retiring patron, Ian Webber, who has done a marvellous job over the past five years. Ian was a great mentor to me during my time as President and continued to be so to the following Presidents. He was always willing to make himself available for the Club and to help and advise whenever necessary. Ian soon became a very good friend to me and many others within the Club. Thank you Ian. It was early July when I received a call from Julian asking if we could catch up for a coffee, which the four of us did-----Ros, Moira, Julian and I. Naturally, I thought the conversation was going to about XK120’s with mine under restoration and Julian’s recently completed. We did talk XK’s for a while and other things Jaguar, but then came the big question! To be asked to be Patron came as a total and unexpected surprise, as this had never been an ambition of mine. After some reflection, I agreed to the nomination, as this was indeed a great honour which I will always cherish. I am not sure what my role will be, as I believe this will be defined by us all over time. I would hope it can be a little more than the traditional figurehead image that patron so often portrays in the wider world. My desire is to see the Club continue to grow and mature to meet the needs of all Jaguar owners or aspiring owners, whether they own a classic Jaguar or a modern Jaguar just off the showroom floor. It is important that the Club plans for the future to find ways to maintain and grow the membership. Like Jaguar itself, which now actively targets a younger group of potential buyers (with F-Pace, XE, E-Pace and the yet to be released I-Pace, for example), we too must also follow a similar approach. It is comforting to see that the committee is taking a very active approach to new membership and I am sure it will pay dividends in the long run. If, additionally, ideas for future development can be actively explored and nurtured through the ACJC, then the JDCSA and our fellow clubs around the nation will be assured of long term survival. I encourage members to talk to me if you have ideas on how you would like to see the Club continue evolving, if you are worried about any part of the Club’s performance and what you believe the Patron could or should do for the Club. There will be probably be many other areas that you will think about. As they say my door is always open! The Patron’s role is essentially passive and non-political, as it should be, but the incumbent can be in the unique position to be able to listen to ideas and I believe able to talk with the President, in particular, at arm’s length about matters that will determine the wellbeing of the Club. Again, thank you to you all for your support and I look forward to serving the Club as your Patron. With kind regards,
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Club Torque Jaguar Drivers Club of SA General Meeting 5th September 2017
Meeting opened at 7.30pm Welcome: President Julian Lugg welcomed all to the meeting, with a special welcome to Ian Webber the retiring Patron and Peter Holland, incoming Patron and his wife, Ros. New member Peter Bean was also welcomed. Apologies: P & H Buck, B & H Brown ,T Human, J Orford, D Burton, B Fletcher, R Rassmus, P Moore. Previous Minutes the minutes of the August General Meeting were accepted. Business Arising from Previous Minutes: NIL
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Jag Day – all are encouraged to attend. It is requested that all cars be there by 10.30am with the gates open to the public from 11am. Please note that vehicles are not permitted to leave before 3pm.
Librarian (Tom): Plenty of books and DVD’s available, but tonight there is a special focus on the XJ220. Also lots of freebie books – come and have a look.
Secretary (Alan) Callington Agricultural Show have invited the JDCSA to display cars at their local show.
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There is a comparison being done between the new F Pace and an E Type Jaguars – if you have an E Type you are happy to lend please speak to Alan.
XJ (Bob) – Next meeting is at Shannons. Finch Restoration are currently restoring a replica SS100 that they will call an SS120. Treasurer (Tim) No report Membership (Daphne) Eleven new membership applications for September. Renewals have been completed.
Member Welfare: Condolences were expressed to Phil and Sue Prior on the passing of his brother. President (Julian) Ian Webber has been the Patron for the past five years and says he has been proud to be associated with the Jaguar Drivers Club as it is a great club. Julian and Moria attempted to participate in “Drive Your Old Car Day” but only got as far as the end of the street before disaster struck. Back to the garage for them. Vice President (Phil) ‘Cats and Cans’ – Jaguar Day Sunday 15th October at Brighton Secondary School. This is a non-perishable food drive for the Salvation Army, Ingle Farm. Letters of support for supermarkets are available from Phil. It is recommended that you contact the supermarket early in the month as they have a monthly limit for this sort of donation.
Compact (David) –Next meeting is Tuesday 10th October at Avoca Hotel at 6.30pm, with a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the first Compact Register meeting. Please RSVP to David.
Editor (Dane) There are lots of events coming up looking at the number of adverts in this edition. ACJC (Tim) Tim attended the meeting in August in Sydney. Jaguar Landrover Australia have withdrawn support for National Jaguar Rally, resulting in a $15,000 sponsorship shortfall. Committee of ACJC are looking for other sponsorship opportunities. Regalia: NTR
Multivalve (Ron) – Next meeting is at Ron’s home. They had a run recently with 10 cars and 21 people present. E-Type/ F-Type/ Grand Tourer (Alan) – NTR SS & Daimler (Malcolm) – NTR XK and MK 7,8,9 (Robin) – NTR New Business: All positions are still open for nomination if anyone would like to nominate before the AGM tonight. Peter Holland was announced as the incoming Patron; he has been a member for over 30 years. A reminder was issued to all members when completing registration paperwork for Concessional Registration all forms need to be checked prior to presentation at a Service SA Centre.
Event Coordinator (Jim & Arcadia) All events are listed on the website – please check this for up to date information.
Thank you to SS Register for supper and Malcom for the minutes
MSCA: (Barry) The late Clem Smith’s collection has been auctioned recently.
Next Meeting The next meeting will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday 3rd October. Meeting closed at 8.25pm
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Club Torque Jaguar Drivers Club of SA 2017 Annual General Meeting 5th September 2017 Meeting Open: 8:25 pm Welcome: President Julian Lugg welcomed all, including past Patron Ian Webber and current Patron Peter Holland Present: Fifty two members and one guest as per attendance list Apologies: D Burton, Peter & Heather Buck, Barry and Hazel Brown, Tony Human, Gabriella Orford, Bruce Fielder, Paul Moore, Moira Lugg, Sue and Doug Harrison, Trish Clarke Minutes Of Previous Meeting: 18 Jul 2017. Approved as included in Classic Marque. Business Arising: Nil Patron: Presentation President Julian thanked Ian Webber for his five year service and presented him with an appropriate certificate and gift from the club. Ian commended the club and thanked members for the opportunity Our new Patron Peter Holland was presented with his Patron’s name plaque by Ian Webber and he thanked the members for the honour of being chosen and assured the members he would do all he could to enhance the club’s image President’s Report – Julian Lugg The last 12 months seem to have passed very quickly – being very busy and very enjoyable. The great strength of our club I believe is the registers. Whilst we have continued great attendance at our general meetings it is through the registers that most club members are involved. I must pay tribute to our register secretaries who coordinate the registers and maintain communication. The executive committee of our club is a great group of enthusiasts who work tirelessly for the welfare of the club. Vice President Phil Prior, Secretary Alan Bartram, Treasurer Tim White, Membership Secretary Daphne Charman, Editor Dane Wilden and Event Coordinators Jim & Arcadia Komaromi deserve special mention as your elected committee. We have been fortunate to have the support of Dave Burton as our Logbook Officer seeing us through some recent changes in Historic Registration now called Club Registration. This change in registration
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has been great for motoring in our state by reducing vehicle restrictions and reducing paper work. Along with many register activities one great event for the promotion of our marque was the V8 supercar event where the parade of drivers featured some 30 Jaguars (and a Daimler). We also had a large club display of vehicles at the event and I wish to thank Di & Roger Adamson for their coordination and liaison. Di Adamson was also appointed as our National Jaguar Rally 2018 Director. Planning is well underway with what should be a great event with a different format from recent National Rallies. Over the last 5 years we have been privileged to have had Ian Webber AO as club patron. We appreciate Ian’s support and guidance over this time and we wish him all the best as he retires from the role. It is with great pleasure that we have appointed long time club member and well respected motoring enthusiast Peter Holland as the new club Patron. Thank you to all club members for your support over the last 12 months. Julian Lugg (President) Vice President’s Report – Philip Prior With our President Julian I thank all members for what has been another very good year for the Jaguar Drivers Club of SA. In saying that I recognise that the strength and enjoyable nature of our club does not happen by accident. There has been a great deal of energy, time and real commitment given by so many throughout the year to ensure the club runs smoothly, new members are made to feel welcome and existing members are enjoying a wide range of club activities. With Julian I gratefully acknowledge the work and contribution made by the Executive Committee. We are very fortunate to have such a cohesive and positive committee steering our club on a day to day basis and we can look forward to new initiatives and exciting activities ahead. In particular I want to thank our President Julian, for his caring and focused leadership throughout the year.
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Clubs such as ours are about people. Jaguar cars are a common bond but beyond that we are a very “broad church” with great diversity of ages, interests and backgrounds and I commend all our members for the
way we are able to care for each other, help each other and generally ensure that our club is above all else inclusive and welcoming in nature. With a club of our size we cannot expect to be intimately involved with every other member and it is therefore important for us to recognise and thank our Register Secretaries for the great job they do and the important role they play in this regard. As smaller interest groups our Registers are able to provide a more intimate level of involvement whilst remaining inclusive and welcoming to all. Thank you all for a very good year, and may there be many more to come. Philip Prior (Vice President) Secretary’s Report – Alan Bartram Many thanks for your ongoing support throughout the year. Treasurer’s Report - Tim White Overall, we have total assets of $75,262.31 (2016 - $79,857.89), which includes term deposits of $33,524.75 (2016 - $51,033.37). The result for the financial year was more than our budget with a deficit of $5,131.01. A number of benefits and subsidies (direct & indirect) were passed onto members in a number of ways throughout the year. For example: presentation dinner, SA Jag Day, Christmas general meetings, calendars and register support. These benefits total some $17,733 (2016 - $17,733; 61%) or 64% of total income for this year. This represents some 79% of your membership subscriptions, which is not sustainable over the longer term. The new historic registration system will see a decrease in costs for the club and with some other improvements will save the time spent by the membership officer. An increase in membership fees has already been implemented and this along with a number of costs savings being implemented by Executive we are hoping to avoid another increase in subscriptions next year. A big thank you to Simon Mudie from Eastwoods for doing the Audit again this financial year. We will continue to take where possible a long-term approach to our financial position so that the club is well positioned for the future to weather any “unknown unknowns”, not simply providing short term benefits
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Club Torque which have no real member payback. Tim White (Treasurer) I MOVE that the audited financial statements for the year ended 30/6/2017 be accepted. Seconded by P Clarke Approved I MOVE that Simon Mudie be appointed the Auditor for the year ended 30/6/2018 Seconded by J Komaromi Approved Editor’s Report – Dane Wilden 2017 has brought about a changing of the guard for Classic Marque. I took over from Phil Prior, and my first edition was published. in February 2017. I have tried to bring a little of my own style to the magazine, whilst maintaining the proven format that's so well loved by the membership. Part of the work I have put into the magazine has been around giving Classic Marque a more uniform, corporate look, and I feel that in most cases, this has been a success. I have also sought to develop a closer relationship with Solitaire, through advertising and promotional pieces, which in turn, has given the magazine unprecedented access to the newest models in the Jaguar range, as well as access to Jaguar Land Rover's global press site and press releases. Consequently, Classic Marque is now able to provide the readership with the most up-todate information on the Jaguar company from both a local and global perspective. Statistics available from our on-line publishing partner ISSU demonstrate that Classic Marque plays an important role in informing active club members, and engaging members who are unable to attend monthly meetings or register gatherings. The average readership for each issue of Classic Marque published during my tenure as. editor fluctuates between 80 and 200 people, with each issue producing an average reading time of 35 minutes. Impressions produced by each magazine have fluctuated between 500 and 1800 per issue. Moving forward, it is the intention of both the dub and I to continue to pursue a predominantly digital audience. It is important to highlight that the club will not cease the production of hard copies of Classic Marque for those members who do not have the means of accessing a digital copy.
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I intend to continue to promote a digital subscription to Classic Marque over a traditional postal subscription, and ask that all postal subscribers consider their ability to access the magazine in a digital format (online, email etc). I wish to thank those who have already contacted me directly, and through their register secretaries. Currently production costs of hard copies of Classic Marque sit at approximately $200 p/ c/m. This does not include the quantification of effort to transport the magazine from the printers, packaging, or delivering to sponsors. It is the goal of both the executive and myself to continue to gradually reduce these costs, and return the savings to the wider membership. Finally, I would like to encourage members to continue to submit material for publication. Without continual contributions by our members, Classic Marque will lose a good portion of exclusively club-based content, the major appeal of producing a club magazine. Thank you, and I hope you continue to enjoy Classic Marque. Dane Wilden (Editor) General Business: Life membership Nomination President Julian was asked to vacate the room while Vice President Phil Prior advised the meeting that a formal nomination from David Burton, Robert Charman, Evan Spartalis and Malcolm Adamson in keeping with the constitution had been duly received for life membership for Julian and Moira Lugg. Phil outlined their achievements since joining the JDCSA at the inaugural meeting in 1973. Julian was an active member until 1986 when they moved to Mt Gambier for work where he and a friend revived the Green Triangle Register in the South East. He was active in organising the first XK Border Run and held the position of Register Secretary until they were transferred to Waikerie. Their much revered XK120 accompanied them on their moves and on returning to Adelaide in1995 Julian held several executive roles including Club Secretary, Register Secretary, Vice President and President. In recent years they found time to restore their beloved XK120 to original condition.
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unanimously approved to great acclaim. Office Bearer Elections: All positions were declared vacant and returning officer Patron Peter Holland on taking the chair noted that Jaguar Land Rover had been evolving their range to attract younger owners and that successive committees of JDCSA were being progressive in actively pursuing new members and introducing new activities. Peter also thanked Ian Webber for his five years as a friend and mentor. There being only one nomination lodged for each position declared vacant the nominees were read out and accepted unanimously as follows: Executive Committee 2017/2018 President Julian Lugg Vice President Philip Prior Secretary Alan Bartram Treasurer Tim White Log Book Secretary David Burton Membership Secretary Daphne Charman Editor Dane Wilden Event Coordinator Jim & Arcadia Komaromi Register Secretaries SS & Daimler B Kretschmer per M Adamson XK & Mk 7, 8, and 9 Robin Ide Mk 1, 2, S & 420 David & Angela Rogers XJ, 420G, Mk X Bob Charman E-Type. F-Type and Grand Tourer Alan Baker Multi-Valve Peter & Heather Buck President Julian congratulated the new committee and welcomed new members Other Non-Voting Positions – To be confirmed at the next executive committee meeting: Web Editor Librarian ACJC Delegate Regalia Technical Officer FHMC MSCA All British Day
Tom Herraman Tom & Marj Brindle Tim White Peter Oliphent Geoff Mockford Bob Lynch Barry Kitts Alan Bartram
Meeting closed 9:00 pm
Julian and Moira’s nomination was put to the meeting, seconded by Tim White and
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Cats and Cans will operate as in past years in support of the Salvos.
11.30am start at Springton on Sunday 3 December. Details later.
10th September 2017
Another marshal is needed from our Register. Please let Robin Ide know if you can assist.
Robin welcomed members to the meeting and thanked Graeme and Fiona for hosting the meeting at their ‘new shed’. Robin also welcomed the Schultz’s friends, David and Phillip who had brought their 1898 Benz car for us to see.
Club Registration - Robin highlighted the main differences of the new scheme. No three year inspection No Statutory Declaration MR 334 form is still required for cars entering the scheme for the first time. Modifications are managed in the same way as for non- Club Registration vehicles.
Car Talk: The only report made was from Julian. Because of clutch failure, his 120 only got to the end of the street on Drive Your Old Car Day. That was just as well as he and Moira were able to push the car home. Closure: Robin closed the register general meeting at 11.25am. Continued overleaf...
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Attendance: Julian and Moira Lugg, Robin and Deidre Ide, Rod and Peggy Davis, John and Lindsey Williams, Peter and Ros Holland, Ron Westren, John and Carey Dunning, Graeme and Fiona Schultz, Tony and Carol Blackford and Peter and Judy Goodale. Apologies: David and Sally Burton, Richard and Carla Smith, Wendy and Onslow Billinghurst, Rob and Vicki Loffler, Ossie and Rayeena Petrucco, Doug and Sue Harrison, Roger Hughes and Pene Willoughby and Jack and Sally Metzer. Congratulations: On behalf of Register members, Robin offered congratulations to: Peter and Ros Holland on Peter’s election as the Club Patron, and Julian and Moira Lugg on being granted life membership of JDCSA. Previous Minutes: Minutes of our meeting held on Wednesday 7 June had been previously circulated and were accepted as an accurate record. Correspondence: In: Ian, from Queensland seeking information about a Mark 9 that had been in SA in the 1970s. Out: Message on behalf of our Register to Bill and Julie Barker following Bill’s recent serious injury at home. Message of sympathy on behalf of our Register to Kaye Perkins on the passing of Brian Jenkins. Club Business: Jag Day for 2017 will be Sunday 15 October at Brighton Secondary School oval just before our Border Run. Vehicles will be on display in Register groups as in previous years. Robin Ide will marshal our Register cars and will hand out Shannon’s ID cards to be displayed on the cars. If your car is in the parade you will have been contacted by Trevor Norley about arrangements for the parade and asked to provide a brief history of your car for forwarding to the commentator.
SA will host the 2018 National Rally from the 12th to the 20th of April. Four days will be at Tanunda and four days at Victor Harbor. More than 60 people have registered interest so far. The 70th anniversary of the release of the XK 120 will be celebrated in 2018. The Register has identified more than 30 XKs with a view to encouraging the owners of those cars to take part in celebrating the anniversary in conjunction with the National Rally. Register Business: Our Border Run this year will be hosted by Victoria from Tuesday 17 October to Thursday 19th . A first draft programme has been circulated. It was proposed that most participants would travel together to Ballarat on Mon 16th and return on Friday the 20th. Robin will pass on information as it becomes available from Kaye Perkins. It was noted that Clem Smith’s 120 OTS recently sold at auction for $111 625. Dirt to Diesel: Onslow has circulated info and Robin advised that he had a copy if anyone was interested. Coming Meetings: The Register is rostered to set up the room and provide supper for the Club general meeting on Tuesday 3 October. Members agreed that in the usual way we would meet at about 6.00pm to have a meal together at the Police Club before the Club general meeting.
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The November Register meeting will be at 7.30pm (Note new start time.) on Wednesday 15th at the Harrisons’, 68 Vine Street, Magill. Please RSVP by 13 Nov to Sue or Doug on 8333 0057 or to Robin on 0428 816 678. Our end of year meeting is confirmed for an
Election of Register Secretary: Peter Holland conducted an election for Register Secretary where Robin Ide was re-elected for another year. Apples, Pizzas and the Benz: Graeme and Fiona served a range of exquisite pizzas and wood fired oven baked bread for our lunch in the ‘new’ shed which had the XK 120, the 150, a Mark 1, 2.4 and the 1898 Benz on display. We were treated to fresh apple juice and a range of beverages. A few other cars were found lurking in the cold stores. Some people enjoyed a walk up the hill to the nearby scrub. A highlight of the day was when the Benz was coaxed into life and David drove it around the yard for a few laps. Several of our members were quite brave and climbed up into the passenger seat to experience riding in what is probably one of the oldest cars in Australia. Thanks to Graeme and Fiona for a wonderful day.
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The Minutes of 30th August 2017 were accepted as being a true record of the meeting. PRESENT: Bruce Fletcher, Malcolm Adamson, Ross Rasmus, Brenton Hobbs, Bob Kretschmer, John Lewis, Bob Lynch, Les Stewart, Jack Richardson. . APOLOGIES: Des Brown, Antony Veale, Ross Gogler, Bill Everett, David Adamson. CORRESPONDENCE: None NEW OFFICE BEARERS: (Postponed from the August Meeting) Malcolm Adamson acted as Returning Officer.
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Club Torque The following persons were elected unopposedPresident John Lewis Secretary Bob Kretschmer Register members thanked Retiring President Bruce Fletcher for Services rendered over many years. 1. BORDER RUN 2017 No. 43 3rd - 6th November: Bob Kretschmer reported1. Registration, Accommodation & Programme now fixed. 2. Name badges to order next week 3. On-going matters in hand 4. Entry Nos. - SS Register 6, JCCC 9, Vic 18, total 33. 5. Bob to suggest to the Victorians that a route to Lyndoch through Murray Bridge, Palmer, Williamstown & Cockatoo Valley would be quicker than through Adelaide. 2. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Malcolm Adamson participated in the recent Bay to Birdwood Rally for Classic Vehicles with his S-Type. 2. There are four 1 ½ L vehicles owned by Register members, not two as previously reported. 3. TECHNICAL & PARTS: 1. Bruce Fletcher sought names of repairers of worn flywheel ring-gear teeth, discussion ensued. Bruce related the ‘fun’ he is having with developing the wiring loom and crankshaft bearings for his SS Airline restoration project 2. Antony Veale advised his MkV is having heater problems fixed. 3. Ross Rasmus sought advice re identifying several metal items for his 1 ½ L restoration. 3 possibilities were offered. 4. Bruce distributed several sets of Mk1V 3 ½ L manifold gaskets to members. 4. JDCSA: 1. Jag Day will be held at Brighton High School grounds again Sunday October 15th. Register members are requested to park own cars and hand out Shannon’s cards. 5. WELFARE: Bruce may not be able to join the Border Run. Confirmation required. 6. SS REGISTER MEETING DATES: Last Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm . October 25th Jack Richardson November 29th Des Brown December No Meeting Meeting closed at 8.45 pm. Thank you Les & Sonya for hosting the meeting & supper.
Register Minutes XJ, 420G, MK X Register 13th September 2017
Present Steve Attard, Steve Arthur, David Bicknell, Robin & Roseanne Bullock, George Calvert, Bob & Daphne Charman, John & Claire Evans, Don & Toni Heartfield, Tyson Gilbert, Darryl & Fay Leyton, Louis & Nella Marafiotti, Gary & Oggi Monrad, Graeme & Betty Moore, Paul & Irene Noakes, Borys Potiuch, Phil Prior, Ian & Jenny Rowley, Evan & Andrea Spartalis, Rob Sbrogio & Kirsty Venus, Geoff & Margaret Thomas, Noel Thornley, Noel & Carmel Trew, Apologies Sue Prior, Pete & Ros Holland, Anne-Marie Pijanka, Ron & Rosie Bailey, Ray & Barb Offe, Andrew & MIlli Costi, Andrew & Simone Tessari, Don & Kathy Tyrrell. New Members The Register welcomed new members Rob Sbrogio and Kirsty Venus. Also Noel Thornley and a welcome back to Tyson Gilbert. Welfare Report Poor old Don Tyrrell couldn’t make it tonight because he is nursing a sore toe. Admittedly it may be a bit worse than I make out as he spent the last six days in Hospital with it.
paint shop, Red with white top. 420G still black. David Bicknel boiled again.
Gertie
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Robin & Roseanne Bullock Cars fine. Have ordered ‘Code’ products – excellent.
Bob & Daphne Charman putting carbies on Ser. 3.
Thinking
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George Calvert NTR except Mk 2 off the road and the 420G on again. John & Claire Evans House full of relatives. Claire sleeping in the caravan. Don & Toni Heartfield with petrol tank leak.
Ser 3 at Evan’s
Rob Sbrogio & Kirsty Venus Dad always said ‘Don’t buy a Jag’. Well I did with the help of Bob, and I’m very happy with it. It is a Regency Red Series 2 in very good nick. Looking forward to Jag Day and happy to be here tonight. Noel Thornley Ser 1 XJ, had master cylinder rebuilt. Moved the Silver one about 8 feet so I could mow the lawn. Darryl & Fay Leyton Moved the Ser 3 out of the shed and Derek still resting. Gary & Oggi Monrad Put the Jag on Conditional rego and it still drips oil. Paul & Irene Noakes Work on car, flushed coolant, going well, the Merc going better.
Previous Minutes Approved General Business - Broken Hill, November 10th, 11th and 12th. Staying at the Red Earth Motel. Ph. 80885694, for reservations. - Sunday the 29th October – Dave Bicknell’s run to Clayton. - Sunday 15th October – Jag Day at Brighton High School. - XJ Dinner at German Club. Friday 1st December. Tickets selling now. - Don’t forget, our November Register meeting – Auction night. - Climb to the Eagle November. - Conditional Registration – All good and up to date.
Graeme & Betty Moore XJS new plug leads and tune up – all’s well.
Car Talk
Next meeting: Wednesday 11th October 2017, At Shannon’s, 863 South Road, Clarence Gardens at 7.30pm. All welcome.
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Steve Arthur Both cars doing nicely. Bought 1977 Triumph Stag. Very clean and very happy. Steve Attard
Borys Potiuch close to 9 months.
Still no closer. Getting
Phil Prior Daimler coupe going well. XJC in having paint and rust repairs. Ian & Jenny Rowley Nothing on the Jag. Too many other projects to do. All other members had nothing to report. Meeting closed at 8.45pm.
Karman Ghia in the
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1955 Jaguar D-Type Chassis Number XKD510 Ex-Duncan Hamilton, Gerry Ashmore, Bib Stillwell Estimate: AUD$7,000,000–8,000,000
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1955 JAGUAR D-TYPE CHASSIS NUMBER XKD510 Ex-Duncan Hamilton, Gerry Ashmore, Bib Stillwell Chassis No: XKD510 Engine No: E 2017-9 Body No: H 2010 The Jaguar D Type, long considered the most beautiful and iconic sports racing car ever built, was develTHE BOTTOM oped for and specifically to win the most prestigious of motorLINE racing events of the day – Le Mans 24 Hours. Jaguar founder and chairman, Sir William Lyons, knew only too well that sales of his beloved Jaguars would benefit exponentially were it to establish supremacy at this world-famous circuit.
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MID WEEK LUNCH RUN TO A COUNTRY PUB TUESDAY 15TH AUGUST 2017 21 members in an impressive collection of series 3, XJ40, S Types, X Type, X300, XF’s met at Verdun on what was referred to as a typical British day (it was raining, and the streams running). We drove through Balhannah, Oakbank to Woodside for coffee and a chat. Then on to the Lyndoch Hotel for lunch via: Lobethal Gumeracha Forreston Williamstown Woodside to Lyndoch is a scenic (vineyards, orchards, stock grazing and forests) gentle drive of approx 45 minutes. The Lyndoch Hotel Bistro offers a menu of many choices including daily specials. It is a pleasant venue. There was lots of conversation. We arrived 12.30pm. Left about 3.00pm. The next lunch run is schedules for Tuesday 17th October. The run and lunch venue will be planned by Ray Smithers and Judy Langdon. Please remember we welcome all club members on these runs. Ron Palmer
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THE BOTTOM LINE Zzzzzzap! Jaguar has built an entirely electric E-Type, called the E-Zero! Interested? If you’d like to hear more about this marvel of engineering, follow the link, and let me know! Perhaps it can feature in the next edition of Classic Marque?
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An Old Classic Has Youth On Its Side Secretary). After months of continued exposure and initiation to the Jaguar brand, I finally gave into temptation and sought counsel from Bobby to locate a rare gem for my daughter and I. Within 24 hours, I received a welcome phone call from Bobby and that he had just sighted an email from a gentleman who wanted to dispose of a family Jaguar. The following day we proceeded to make our way to the Adelaide Hills to inspect the 1976 XJ6 Series II that still had lasting impressions of the idiosyncratic regency red body and imposing tan leather. We discovered that the vehicle was previously owned by a deceased enthusiast, an ex Jag club member, Wyatt Hebbard, who had been restoring the vehicle for 20 years. I am pleased to say that after a little nudge and leap of faith I made an offer that was well received. The vehicle has recently been inspected and received a sound bill of health - plugs, oil and filter were all that was needed to get the old girl road worthy again. After driving this car for the last few months, my fashionably stylish 20-year-old daughter has successfully created a whirlwind of interest in the car brand, being enthusiastically approached to have the car appear in fashion photography and turning countless heads on the street! Her passion for the elegance and prestige of the brand has created a true XJ Jaguar ambassador.
By Robert M Sbrogiò “Dad, I would like to own a classic car one day.” I heard these famous words 10 years ago from my daughter, Montana, dreaming of the day when she could drive a vehicle that demands attention with style and class.
As a family, we experienced the fear of the unknown with the old girl, but after months of enjoying sublime drives together, we can safely say we are pleased to be part of the Jaguar family and most importantly appreciative to be proud owners of this classic vehicle.
My story starts many years ago when I was indentured into considerable hours working with my father building and restoring classics with a great degree of reluctance. My father was a mechanical engineer, an ex Royal Australian Mechanical Engineer who taught me an abundance of skills on body repair, engine rebuilds and restoration. Over this time, I’ve had the pleasure of bringing back to life some old favourites BMW’s 02 series, VW’s and a Fiat Spyder. All these projects required many hours rubbing shoulders, bonnets, and shared conversations with heated debate. Through these varied conversations, one of the many memorable statements I heardTHE time and time BOTTOM again and which is permanently impressed into my psyche was, “Do not buy an OLD ENGLISH CAR! They are problematic, leak oil and overheat”.
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Club Calendar Tuesday 3 7.30pm Sat 7 - Tue 10
JDCSA General Meeting — Police Association Building, Carrington Street, Adelaide. Multivalve October Run - Meet opposite Tollgate Motel on Gill Terrace on Saturday 7th October at 0845 for 0900 departure. Group will be based in Naracoorte at William Macintosh Motor Lodge with daily excursions finishing on Tuesday 10 th October. There are 15 rooms set aside till June 30th for the JDCSA and anyone going must make their own bookings and notify Arcadia or Jim Komaromi.
Tuesday 10
Compact Register Meeting 40th Anniversary - For full details, see page 18.
6:30pm
October
Wednesday 11 7:30pm
XJ, Mk10 & 420G Register Meeting—Shannons Clubrooms, 663 South Rd, Clarence Park. Contact: Bob Charman T: (08) 8248 4111
Fri 13 - Sun 15
Sunday 15
Motorclassica - Royal Exhibition Building, 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton Information: www.motorclassica.com.au SA Jag Day - see page 7.
11:00am - 3:00pm Tuesday 17 7:30pm Tues 17 - Thurs 19
Thursday 19 7:30pm Wednesday 27
Committee Meeting—VIP Home Services Board Room, Cnr Marion Rd and Sir Donald Bradman Drive. XK & Mk 7, 8, and 9 Border Run - Run will be hosted by Victoria this year at Ballarat. For details contact Robin Ide - 0428 816 678. E Type, F Type & GT Register Meeting Contact: Alan Baker M: 0429 097 729
E: etype@jdcsa.com.au
SS and Daimler Register Meeting Contact: Malcolm Adamson T: (08) 82783002 E: daimlerss@jdcsa.com.au
Sunday 29 9:30am - 4:00pm Tuesday 31
Callington Show - Callington Recreation Grounds, Callington Road, Callington. Gates open 06:30am cars to be in place by 09:30am till 4pm. Free pass for each driver to be issued beforehand. Any passengers would have to pay at the gate. Deadline for Classic Marque submissions Editor: Dane Wilden M: 0431 058 951 E: dwilden@adam.com.au
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Club Notices GENERAL MEETING ROSTER 2017 October
XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register
November
Multivalve Register
December
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
Duty Register is required to arrive at 7pm and ensure the room is ready for 7.30pm
Multivalve - Fourth Tuesday of each odd calendar month. MEMBERSHIP
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 October 2017 issue of the magazine: Graham Franklin
1957 Jaguar Mark l 4.2L Sedan
The following applications listed in the August Classic Marque magazine have been accepted Richard & Margaret Bastian Brian Rohan Robin & Barbara Turner Raymond Denton Robert Highman Bruce Taylor Jo Marshall & John Blankley John & Robyn Whittaker
David & Angela Nicklin
SS & Daimler - Last Wednesday of each month
1974 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L Sedan 1985 Jaguar XJS 5.4L 2 Door Sedan 2009 Jaguar XKR 4.2L Convertible & 1977 Jaguar XJC 4.2L Coupe 1981 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L Sedan 1974 Jaguar XJ6L 4.2L Sedan 1985 Ford XF 4.1L Utility
XJ, Mk 10 & 420G - Second Wednesday of each month
1967 Jaguar S-Type 3.8L Sedan 1926 Lanchester 23hp 4L Tourer & 1969 Jaguar XKE Coupe & 1998 Land Rover Discovery 205LTD 4WD & 2015 Range Rover Sport 3L TDI 4WD 1972 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L Sedan
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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 to make these new members welcome at meetings and functions. Daphne Charman Membership Secretary.
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Jaguar Classifieds
FOR SALE 2003 Jaguar X-Type British racing green with leaper. 16" alloys. Leather and walnut interior with rear central armrest and 60:40 split fold rear seats. One female owner since new. 202000kms (all major mechanical weaknesses rectified) Drives with continuing reliability, pace and grace. Good condition, full service records (Sovereign Auto) 8 months rego remaining.
$7,800 ono Helen
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.
REDUCED TO SELL - $31,500 Tony Covassi 0411 736 187
0411 420 012
FOR SALE XJ-6300 SA Registration Plates
FOR SALE Full-size X300 spare wheel
For the XJ6 300 Owner who has almost the complete kit for his Jaguar
One full size spare wheel for an X300 or similar, never used. Fitted with a Bridgestone 225/60ZR16 MAKE AN OFFER Lesley Clarke 0427 619 151
$160 Don Tyrrell (XJ Register member)
0401 987 500
THE BOTTOM LINE In a stunt advertising the new XF Sportbrake, Jaguar finds novel way to showcase the wagon’s four-wheel drive grip - by towing a skier across a frozen lake at 117 mph. Because why not? Watch it here.
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