Jaguar Magazine (Issue 207) (Includes two JDCSA Stories)
Steve & Val Weeks back to the snowfields. Part 2 of their story “ Cold Paws”.
◊ Johnny Dumfries Tribute: They pay Australian Jaguar Magazine Edition 207 has the following stories including one from Steve Weeks and another from Peter Clarke:
◊ Peter Walker: A profile of the
triumphant and sad life of Jaguar’s first Le Mans winner. Walker was faster than Moss and was a Jaguar favourite - then his life fell apart.
◊ Finding the First XK120: The car
that now has significant Jaguar history was the first ever XK120 despatched for sale by Jaguar and came to Sydney. The car was sold to the NSW War Veterans Art Union and was presented to the lottery winner. From then it had a succession of owners who had no idea how rare the car was. It was almost lost and abandoned until rescued.
a heartfelt tribute to a charismatic driver that won Le Mans for Jaguar on June 12th 1988. It came as a great shock when it was announced he had died of cancer aged just 62.
◊ Ron Hodgson Mark II Reborn: It
slipped out of the public eye in 1961 having finished third in the Australian Touring Car Championship. Now 50 years later the car comes back. Revival of the car is a tale of no equal.
◊ Up-dated F-PACE Hits the Spot:
Jaguar’s best-selling model now has serious updates that make it sensational. They review the car, a D300.
◊ Jaguar Cars is at a Real Crossroads: What is coming for Jaguar Cars in the future? It will be a pivotal few years ahead. Or does it need an Epiphany to ensure its survival.
There is deep concern within the Automotive industry, owners and enthusiasts about Jaguar Cars new direction and long- term future since the announcement of the Reimagine program. It’s a drastic change and could mean one of two things!. Story by Les Hughes.
◊ Tony Brown on XJ’s: From his home
in Le Mans, Tony examines the rise in the value of the XJ Range
◊ Historic Racing: Should genuine D
and C-Types be raced at full tilt or replicas used? The story recounts the history of C-Type XKC032 owned from new by the very first F1 World Champion, Guiseppe Farina and then subsequent owners. The car was extensively damaged in a high speed crash at an historic race at Le Mans - posing the question should genuine ones be risked?
◊ Misadventures in the Snow: Steve and Val Weeks turn their 2.4 into a 3.8 and takes it back to the snowfields with their family. Part 2 of their story “Cold Paws”.
◊ XK-R
Owners Disappointment: JDCSA member Dr. Peter Clarke owns modern and classic Jaguars, but feels he has been let down. Peter expresses his disappointment over factory nonsupport for his XK-R.
Corrosion at location of vent due to water-soaked sound deadener. Peter Clarke expresses his disappointment over factory non-support for his XK-R
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Editor Classic Marque - If you haven’t already, Peter, you could consider placing an ‘Owners Review’ - Recalls & Faults X150 & XKR. http://australiancar.reviews/reviews.php#!co ntent=recalls&make=Jaguar&model=XK&g en=474.
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THE OFFICIAL MONTHLY MAGAZINE OF THE JAGUAR DRIVERS CLUB OF SA
