CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF THE
Australian delivered, factory black manual overdrive example with a large invoice file, full documented history, original owner manual, photo archive and Heritage Certificate. Genuine documented 101,466 miles from new.
***Price Reduced*** Rare 3.8 litre XK in-line six. The body presents very well as does the all the bright work. Inside the interior is in very good order, the seats have recently been re-trimmed and a new carpet set installed.
1994 Jaguar X300 4L Sov in excellent condition inside and out having only travelled 131,282 km. The car comes with service history, log books, owner manuals and spare key. Lovingly maintained by its 2 previous owners.
1995 Jaguar XJR X300 4L Supercharged
***Price Reduced*** Australian delivered finished in Ice Blue with Oatmeal trim sold new by Southport Jaguar on the 23rd November 1995. This low km example with service history including stamped service record.
President’s Report June 2024
May was a busy month for the club and a busy month for Josephine and myself. The two haven't necessarily coincided and I have only been able to make one register meeting for the month.
During one week of the month there was a club event on almost every night and two on one night. No shortage of club events but one has to ask “is the club calendar becoming too busy?” If you have thoughts on this please give me a call and we can have a chat.
I am pleased to report that our club has been successful in obtaining both of the grants - Equipment & Operations and Events & Activities - we applied for earlier in the year as part of the Government Car Clubs Program and we will soon receive a cheque for $8067. You are now able to book your place for the Annual Presentation Dinner being organised by the Ladies Social Group. Details are on TidyHQ. I encourage you all to attend as this promises to be a very good night.
Planning is also well underway for our annual Jag Day display at Wigley Reserve, Glenelg and although it isn’t until late October it is never too early to start preparing your car.
If you read my report last month you will know that Josephine and I attended the Jaguar National Rally in Hobart during April. One of the events was a display on the lawns of Parliament House at Hobart. Josephine’s XKR presents very well (I do my best) but I couldn't help noticing that a couple of other cars there had just that extra little bit of sparkle, depth and shine to their paint work. When we returned home it was decided that we would have
the car fully detailed to remove stubborn swirl marks – always more noticeable on a dark coloured car – and a few other minor blemishes. Bob Charman gave me the name of a detailer (who had coincidentally been recommended by a friend in the Mercedes Club) but when I called him he advised he no longer does private work. Not to be deterred I asked around some more and eventually found ND Auto in Norwood. I had a chat to Nick and one of his customers before committing to taking the car to him. Long story short, the car has now been fully detailed internally and externally and a ceramic coating applied to the paint and I have to say the car looks almost new. There is an old saying about ask a busy person and once again it has proved true. Bob Charman has put his hand up to take on the role of Federation Representative. Thank you, Bob and thank you Dave Burton for your contribution in this role for the last few years.
Congratulations to the SS & Pushrod Register upon achieving the 50 years anniversary of formation in 1974. The occasion was celebrated with a lunch and special cake. There will be photos and a report elsewhere in this issue.
The club supported past-President Rick Luff this month for his participation in the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride that in conjunction with “Movember” raises funds and awareness for men’s health and prostate cancer research. The final figure is not in yet but it appears the South Australian total will be $50,000+ an excellent result.
Until next month.
NOTICE
Membership renewals - DUE SOON
Log book renewals - DUE SOON
You should have received an email or a letter, asking you to renew your financial Membership with JDCSA. Once you have done this, your Logbook can be updated for another year. Please mail your Logbook(s) to JDCSA, PO Box 6020, Halifax St, Adelaide, 5000, Including A Stamped, Self-Addressed Envelope. By JUNE 30 your Logbook should be updated for 2024/2025. For further information please call Bob Charman on 0421 482 007
** Log Books can be posted or handed to Bob (with a self-addressed envelope) at the June General Meeting**
Mind how you go, Michael @sajaguarclub
TUESDAY 4th JUNE
WEDNESDAY 12th JUNE
WEDNESDAY 19th JUNE
WEDNESDAY 19th JUNE
SUNDAY 30th JUNE
JDCSA General Meeting. ‘The Junction”, 470 Anzac Highway, Camden Park. The meeting starts at 7.30pm with meals available from 6:00pm.
Special guest speaker from the The Stroke Foundation (In Australian a stroke occurs every 19 minutes). Please register via TidyHQ JDCSA June General Meeting
XJ, Mk10, 420G Register Meeting: From 6.00pm - 9.00pm. The Bartley Hotel, Bartley Terrace, West Lakes Shore. Please register via TidyHQ XJ, Mk10, 420G June Register Meeting
SS, MkIV & MkV Register Meeting: 6.00pm - 8.30pm. Next meeting is 19th June at the Caledonian Inn, North Adelaide. Can members please advise Brenton if they will be attending the meeting? 0419 345 775
E, F & GT Register. Run to Normanville for Lunch 9.00am - 3.00pm
Meeting at Supercheap Auto, corner of Main South Rd and Flagstaff Rd. Morning coffee at Myponga, Visit to Andrew Munn gallery Normanville, and then lunch at Normanville. Open to all members. Please register via TidyHQ Club run to Normanville
The Lindner Jaguar Collection Tanunda and Lunch: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Combined Compact and XK Register. A must event if you haven't been there before. Meeting at Virginia Nursery for coffee, Carl Lindner Classic Jaguar Collection, local tourist drive including Menglers Hill look out and Sculpture Park and then on to Pindarie Winery. Please register via TidyHQ Combined club run to The Lindner Jaguar Collection
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6th - 9th SEPTEMBER
JDCSA General Meeting. ‘The Junction”, 470 Anzac Highway, Camden Park. The meeting starts at 7.30pm with meals available from 6:00pm.
Special guest speaker: Dr Kym Thalassoudis PHD - Exploring the Universe from your Backyard. Please register via TidyHQ JDCSA July General Meeting
XJ, Mk10, 420G Register Meeting: From 6.00pm - 9.00pm. The Bartley Hotel, Bartley Terrace, West Lakes Shore. For more information, please contact Bob Charman. Email: charmanr161@gmail.com.
XJ, Mk10, 420G Register - Trip to Mt Mary: From 9.30pm - 5.00pm. Meeting at the ‘On The Run’ service station, Bolivar (outside Krispy Kreme) at 9.30am for a drive to Mt Mary (near Morgan). Please register via TidyHQ Day trip to Mt Mary
SS, MkIV & MkV Register Meeting: 6.00pm - 8.30pm. Next meeting is 19th June at the Caledonian Inn North Adelaide. Can members please advise Brenton if they will be attending the meeting? 0419 345 775
Jaguar Ladies Group - Tour of the Art Gallery of SA, North Terrace Preceded by a coffee in the café/restaurant, followed by lunch at the Strathmore Hotel. More details and registration via TidyHQ. Ladies tour of Art Gallery & Lunch
E, F & GT Register -Zagame Automotive, Glen Osmond Road, Frewville. Our Register will be the guests of Zagame Automotive. An evening of exotica with brands like Lotus, McLaren, Bently and Lamborghini – and that is just the new vehicles. More details will be provided via Email & TidyHQ. Please add the date to your calendar.
Multivalve Register Meeting & Dinner. 6.00pm - 9.00pm
The Kensington Hotel, 23 Regent St, Kensington. 6:00pm for dinner with meeting at 7:30pm. More details will be provided via Email & TidyHQ. Please add the date to your calendar.
JDCSA ANNUAL PRESENTATION DINNER
Wolf Blass Centre at Morphettville Racecourse. Details on page 12 and TidyHQ. Please register via TidyHQ JDCSA Annual Presentation Dinner
Compact Register: "Murray River Rendezvous" Mildura. Combined event with interstate Compact Registers. More details on TidyHQ. Please register via TidyHQ Murray River Rendezvous - Sept 2024 9th - 13th OCTOBER
SUNDAY 22nd OCTOBER
XK & Marks 7 8 & 9:- SA/Vic Border Run to Echuca, Victoria
The Motel is Cadell on the Murray Resort, 325 Prerricoota Road, Moama, Bookings can be made now. Please register via TidyHQ SA/Vic Echuca Border Run
SA JAG DAY 2024 & Cats for Cans : 10.00am - 2.30pm
Wigley Reserve Anzac Highway Glenelg. No Registration is Required - More details on TidyHQ. SA Jag Day 2024 1st - 3rd NOVEMBER
SS, MkIV, MkV:- SA/Vic Border Run to Hamilton, Victoria: More details will be provided via email and TidyHQ Can members please advise Brenton if they will be attending the event? 0419 345 775
Amongst all the Jaguar news that crosses my desk, I receive updates and news from other car manufactures.
One stat that leapt out at me was Audi’s financial results from the first quarter of the year. Lamborghini, which Audi controls, made more money than the Audi brand. Bentley, also part of the Audi Group, came close too.
That’s overall operating profit, not just profit per car. Lamborghini delivered
just 2,630 cars in the quarter, compared to 397,000 Audis. From those deliveries, Lamborghini booked profits of 187 million euros (£161 million), compared to 135 million for the Audi brand. Bentley made 120 million from 2506 cars sold. Audi margins stood at 1.1%.
What that tells us, and most in the industry know, is how good margins can be selling luxury motor cars. The news is positive for Jaguar. No wonder they are targeting the Bentley market.
Included this month is the second in the series of Jaguar Australia articles called "The Origins of an Icon".
Jaguar has announced that we will see the first member of the new electriconly Jaguar lineup, with the unveiling of a concept model in the US later this year. Thank you everyone, especially new and existing members, who provided photos and stories for this edition. (Too many to mention). Cheers
For the June General Meeting we have a special guest speaker from the Stroke Foundation. Stroke is one of Australia’s biggest killers and a leading cause of disability, but more than 80% of strokes can be prevented.
Learning about the causes, symptoms, and risk factors associated with strokes can help one recognize warning signs and take timely action.
If you don't know what the acronym FAST stands for - you will by the end of the night. It could save you, a family member, or friends life.
In July we will have another guest speaker.
Dr Kym Thalassoudis PHD will present to us on Exploring the Universe from our Backyard.
Astronomy is the oldest and most accessible of the sciences and anyone, young or not so young can look up at the night sky and explore its many wonders using their eyes, binoculars or a telescope.
We look forward to seeing as many members as possible for our meetings.
To celebrate JDCSA 50th birthday, our club has compiled a 50-year Celebration Book.
The book is a Coffee Table style book, A4 in size with landscape orientation. It is full colour.
Approximately 110 pages with around 120+ photos.
Full details about the book, price and how to order your copy can be found here:- JDCSA 50th Celebration Book.
◊ For local members please register your name only. Cost is A$45. Books will be available for pick up at a General Meeting.
◊ For interstate members please record your name, address, email address and mobile number. Cost is A$59 ($45 + P&P in Australia).
◊ For any international members please contact me via email for the P&P at your location. The cost will be A$45 + P&P.
You can choose how many books you would like when you order and we can accept Visa or Mastercard.
Thank you for your support. Should you require any further information please call me.
Tim White
50th Celebration Book Editor 0419 80 9021 or timgwhite1975@gmail.com
My interest in cars goes back to when I was quite young. In my teenage years my librarian sister would bring home car magazines for me to read.
It wasn’t till my late forties that I used an inheritance to buy our first classic car, a 1934 Plymouth Roadster.
A few years after, we bought our 1968 Series 5 Sunbeam Alpine.
Both cars were bought as runners but we have still done many improvements on them.
We are members of both the Chrysler Restorers and Sunbeam Car Owners clubs.
Debbie and I like to wear period costumes and won the Fashion in the Field at the 2015 Bay to Birdwood.
The most recent car which requires restoration is a 1954 XK120 Jaguar Fixed Head Coupe. It came to Australia in 1989 from California. The previous owner started work on the car, but it has sat stalled for many years. The Jag is a retirement project for me.
Editor: Thank you, John & Debbie for your story and photographs. You will be able to get lots of help with your XK120 from the Register. Plenty of experience there with lots of individual restorations.
Whilst my wife shares my surname, she does not share my passion for motor vehicles, but she’s happy to be involved and supports me in my endeavours.
Many years ago, as a young man I pulled into a car park in my 1964 Vauxhall Viva, and next to me was a mustard coloured, Series 2 Jaguar sedan with a middle-aged man sitting in it with the driver’s door open. Well one look inside and I was hooked, and determined to one day own a car like that.
My first purchase was an XJ Series 1 and then later a Series 3. I currently own a 1996 XJR.
I do all my own repairs which saves a huge amount of dollars, otherwise I would just have to stick with my wife’s Getz, a brilliant little car and so reliable.
Generally speaking, I like to experience all types of machinery and I never say no if somebody offers me a drive in their vehicle.
I will end on a funny story. In the early 80’s my mate and I drove the abovementioned Vauxhall Viva (which incidentally I purchased for $300) to the Flinders Ranges, William Creek, Ayres Rock, Darwin and on our return via Mt Isa and the Birdsville Track.
During the journey we lost various pieces of the vehicle but the wheels kept turning. We stopped in front of the Birdsville Pub, wedged between two massive 4-wheel drives. Needless to say, people thought we were crazy attempting such a trip in our Viva and we attracted many stares and comments, including from the local cop.
We had the last laugh because when we left the pub, one of the 4-wheel drives wouldn’t start. We made it home!
Norbert
Editor: Thank you, Norbert for your story and photograph. Very nice car. XJRs are becoming harder to find. It will be nice to catch up with you and the car at some future club event.
The following applications for membership have been lodged with the Membership Secretary and are listed in accordance with clause 5.4 (b) of the Constitution. If there are no objections, membership will be ratified one month from this June, 2024 magazine:
◊ Andrew & Julia Dalton:
▪ 1958 Jaguar Mark 1 - 3.4L Saloon.
▪ 1959 Jaguar Mark 2 - 3.8L Saloon.
◊ John Flint: 1989 Jaguar XJ-S 5.3L Coupe.
◊ David & Ellie Prior: 1965 Daimler 250 V8 Sedan.
The following applications listed in the April 2024 Classic Marque magazine have been accepted:
◊ Heather & Norbert Glaser:
▪ 1996 Jaguar XJR 4L Sedan.
▪ 1997 Mercedes Benz C200 2L Sedan.
◊ David & Carmel Taddeo: 1970 420G 4.2L Sedan.
◊ Anthony & Penelope Hogan: 1965 Jaguar Mark II 3.8L Sedan.
◊ John & Deborah Goddard: 1953 Jaguar XK120 3.4L Fixed Head Coupe
◊ Alex Thomas:
▪ 1970 Jaguar XJ6 4L Sedan
▪ 1972 Jaguar XJ6 4L Sedan
We hope you will take advantage of the benefits available, and that you will contribute in your own way to make this a better club for everyone. I particularly ask that Register Secretaries and current members make these new members welcome at meetings and functions.
Daphne Charman
Membership Secretary
Background
The following article was written by "Ars Technica." They are a highly successful website that was launched in 1998. It has several million readers and covers news and opinions in technology, science, politics, and society. Jaguar provided Ars Automotive Editor, Jonathan Gitlin, flights from Washington to Nice and accommodation so Ars could join Jaguar for the Formula E Monaco ePrix. Ars does not accept paid editorial content.
Monaco
It may be hard to remember, but not too long ago, Jaguar made a very nice electric vehicle. The I-Pace arrived in 2018, and it was the only EV other than the bare-bones Chevy Bolt that could compete with a Tesla on range. It was great to drive, too. An electric replacement for the XJ sedan was meant to be next until it was cancelled months before production was supposed to begin.
"I'd seen the car, it was a beautiful car, but when I look at the designs that we have now, when I look at the technology that we'll bring in the vehicle, it's night-and-day different," said Rawdon Glover, managing director of Jaguar.
"I think that previous car would have been sort of a segue into something else, where we're doing a step change."
And a step change is what Jaguar Land Rover CEO (at the time) Thierry Bolloré wanted for Jaguar: for it to move upmarket, the way Range Rover has. Tearing up the electric XJ was a bold step—it meant the only new electric Jaguars to debut from 2021 until 2025 would be the Formula E race cars.
But 2025 is getting close. Later this year, production of the XF, E-Pace, and F-Pace will all end, as will the I-Pace. The F-Pace production line at Solihull in the British midlands will be revamped to build the first of three models built on an all-new EV platform, Jaguar Electric Architecture. (JEA). That first model will be a four-door electric GT, a space that's about to get very competitive as the established Porsche Taycan is also joined by alternatives from Lotus and Polestar.
Jaguar is not quite ready to start talking specifics of that JEA platform, although Glover told me to expect about 400 miles of "real-world range", and a battery pack that can fast-charge to 80 percent in 15 minutes.
I'll admit, I'm looking forward to finding out more—Jaguar's history has often been jampacked with innovation.
Formula E is making future Jaguars better EVs
I met with Glover on the day the team's cars took a 1–2 victory on the streets of Monaco. They put on a good show—unlike Formula 1,
Formula E cars can actually race around this place—three wide at times, and overtaking happens (occasionally, memorably, into a corner where most people think you can't overtake).
The ePrix can't quite compare to the F1 Grand Prix in terms of glamour, but it's not too far off; the harbour had a decent complement of yachts packed with important sponsors in need of some VIP treatment. As an event to visit as a spectator, you'll see better racing and have to battle smaller crowds if you choose the ePrix, not to mention save some euros in the process.
Jaguar has long embraced Formula E as a constructor and has made the most of the opportunities for technical development, even if they're mostly restricted to the powertrain and software. The I-Pace got a handy range boost after Jaguar's boffins learned a thing or two about efficiency from racing electric cars, and the race team is proving Wolfspeed's silicon carbide inverters, versions of which will find their way into the forthcoming road cars.
Concept
I also can't wait to see what the Jaguar GT looks like. Probably nothing like the concept car image below, which Jaguar created as a drivable model for Sony's Gran Turismo video game.
"It will be the design that differentiates the vehicle; it needs to be capable technically, and it will be capable, but what will really differentiate is the design," Glover explained.
To foster some internal competition, Jaguar's chief creative officer, Gerry McGovern, split his designers into three teams and gave them three months to get creative. "And all he says is 'you have to deliver these three types of vehicles [including the GT].... if you want to do other ones on top, great. It's got to be future-proof. It's got to be exuberant. It's got to take Jaguar back to when we were actually renowned for making striking, beautiful sedans and sports cars.' And within three months, we had 17 full-size models from the different design teams," Glover said.
The company's renaissance will require more than just good cars, though, said Glover. "You can take the product and that will take you so far, but unless you change the brand world that goes with it, you're probably not going to make that step," he said.
"At the moment, if you take the **HMI on the Jaguar app, what you find on the vehicle, what you find on our website— they're all different. With this new world, it's all going to look like it's actually from one consistent brand, so the experience will be very different," Glover told me. "We need to elevate the ownership experience because, again, it's OK selling cars at €55,000–60,000, whatever the price point may be. We're going to more than double that. So actually, it does change how we go to market."
A consistent look and feel shouldn't be knocked—it's that attention to detail that has so often lifted Mazda's machinery out of a sea of mediocrity. But for €100,000-plus EVs, we're also talking all-new dealership experiences, much closer to the modern Range Rover approach, which Glover described as "more client-focused including making the experience of servicing a car as effortless as possible."
"If you look at when Jaguar was successful, it was successful when it made really beautiful cars that... nobody necessarily needed," Glover said. "So, [we're] taking it back to what we think is probably the right place. This is where we were successful: smaller volume, more desirable, high price point." .
JONATHAN M. GITLIN
Jonathan is the Automotive Editor at Ars Technica.
**HMI (Human-Machine Interface) is a screen or dashboard that connects a person to a system, or device.
The last ever internal combustion vehicle built in Jaguar’s long-serving Castle Bromwich manufacturing facility has rolled off the line. It was the birthplace of the XF, XE and F-Type models for the last decade, all of which have now ceased production.
A petrol-powered Jaguar XE sedan in appropriate British dark green paintwork was the factory’s final vehicle, produced on Wednesday 22 May 2024 alongside an XF large sedan and F-Type sports car – all using only internal combustion engines – as the final three vehicles made at the former World War II aircraft factory.
Serving first as a manufacturing facility for the WW2 Spitfire fighter, Castle Bromwich has been a hub of UK car manufacturing since 1945. Indeed, while Jaguar took the site in 1977, it was Fisher and Ludlow, producers of car body pressings for BMC and latterly British Leyland, that took it over at the end of the war.
Jaguar’s strict history at the plant goes back 47 years, through the marque’s Leyland, Ford and current TATA eras. It’s really the heart of Jaguar as we’ve come to know it, with beloved defunct models such as the XK, XJ and S-Type, all produced there throughout their production runs, in addition to the discontinued XE, XF and F-Type.
The facility had been undergoing upgrades as late as 2018 and 2019, to produce an upcoming all-electric Jaguar XJ but that model was scrapped late in development. Castle Bromwich will now continue to manufacture body panels for electric vehicles.
The XE, XF and F-Type were the last Jaguar model lines not offered with a hybrid drivetrain or electric motor to drive its wheels. The XE and XF were made available with mild-hybrid (MHEV) options in recent years, but these didn't provide electric drive to the wheels.
Internal combustion engines will continue for now aboard the E-Pace and
F-Pace SUVs, alongside their plug-in hybrid variants – E-Pace manufactured in Graz, Austria, and F-Pace in Solihull, UK – before production of both ends later in 2024.
Jaguar will also end production of the electric Jaguar I-Pace in 2024.
The F-Pace SVR 575 Edition was announced in early 2024 as the most powerful version of the SUV produced and pitched on the Jaguar Australia website as ‘the final Jaguar V8’.
Jaguar plans to offer only EVs from 2025 with nine new, higher-priced models launched by 2030. .
Editor: Information for this story sourced from Drive Australia and Goodwood Road & Racing.
Classic Car Buyer has just published their favourite 21st century cars that they believe to be waiting in the wings as appreciating classics.
There's currently a number of sports cars that sit on the cusp of classic status. Classic Car Buyer selected the following eight that they believe will be investable classics within the next few years.
1. Jaguar XK X150 (2005-2014)
2. BMW Z4 E85 (2003-2008)
3. Mercedes R171 SLK (2003-2011)
4. Mazda MX-5 Mk3 'NC' (2005-2015)
5. Nissan 350Z (2002-2008) & 370Z (2008-2021)
6. Alfa Romeo '939' BRERA & Spider (2005-2010)
Jaguar XK (X150) - Overview
The XK (X150) was the second and final generation of the XK 2+2 grand tourer. The three-door fastback coupé debuted at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show with
the 4.2-litre V8 engine of its predecessor, and the two-door convertible debuted in 2006 at the North American International Auto Show.
The X150, is noted for its all-aluminium construction and its styling by Ian Callum; with details evoking prominent earlier Jaguar models.
A facelifted XK was launched in 2009 with a new 5.0-litre V8. The production of the XK ended in July 2014 without a replacement model, with a total production just under 54,000 units. .
Editor: Information for this story sourced from Classic Car Buyer Magazine.
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Jaguar Land Rover sees the U.S. as a crucial market for Jaguar's relaunch as an upscale all-electric brand.
We'll finally see the first member of the new electric-only Jag lineup this year, according to JLR CEO Adrian Mardell.
Automotive News Europe reports word from the JLR boss that the company will unveil a concept in the US later this year, previewing a new electric GT.
No details of the GT have been announced, with Mardell tight-lipped, but he did reveal that it will start at over £100,000 or $125,000 for US buyers. It's unclear when exactly it will be revealed, though the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in August seems plausible given the brand's even more upmarket aspirations.
The LA Auto Show in late November is another strong possibility. The 2024 LA Auto Show will be one of the world’s largest auto and mobility shows, featuring 1,000 vehicles.
The goal of the GT model is to move Jaguar further upmarket and away from the mid-level luxury brands that it's been targeting for the past decade with models like the E-Pace.
JLR sold over 400,000 cars in the last year, with revenues at £29bn and profits of £2.2bn.
Issues with car insurance aside – which JLR is addressing with subsidies and
increased security – business is going well for JLR, with order books full and sales and profits rising.
"The foundation of this performance was the sustained global demand for our modern luxury vehicles, led by our Range Rover and Defender brands," said Adrian Mardell, chief executive officer.
Sales of the Discovery were up too, but all other Land Rover and Range Rover models – Evoque, Discovery Sport and Velar – saw numbers fall as JLR focussed on its big money spinners.
Chief creative officer Gerry McGovern said special editions will be a big part of driving up pricing and moving the brand into a higher luxury bracket.
Once the GT is unveiled, it should go into production in time for delivery in 2025. .
Editor: Information for this story sourced from Automotive News Europe and CarBuzz.
Jaguar sales were up for the year to 66,866 with big winners the E-Pace with sales up 45.2% and XF by 23.9%. Jaguar’s only EV – the I-Pace, saw sales drop by 20.2%.
Despite the growth in sales, JLR is still sitting on an order book of 133,000. "The success of JLR means more orders for the supply chain, more money flowing through the supply chain, and hopefully greater security for jobs." .
for this story sourced from Cars UK and BBC.
Australian order books have opened for the F-Pace SUV’s swansong with a plugin hybrid added to the range ahead of its departure from showrooms.
The special edition sees the plug-in hybrid F-Pace P400e offered in Australia for the first time as one of the two anniversary models commemorating 90 years of manufacturing – with Jaguar producing its first car in 1935.
The F-Pace P250 90th Anniversary Edition – powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine – is priced at $91,915 before onroad costs, a $4134 premium over the F-Pace P250 R-Dynamic SE it’s based upon.
The 90th Anniversary Edition P400e is $115,882 with the plug-in hybrid powertrain offering a combined 297kW/640Nm from a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and electric motor.
Electric-only range is rated at 69km from the 19.2kWh battery pack, with official European fuel efficiency figures of 2.2L/100km.
Both 90th Anniversary Edition F-Pace SUVs offer R-Dynamic exterior features including 21-inch gloss black alloy wheels, privacy glass, gloss black roof rails and commemorative 90th Anniversary Edition badging.
Inside there’s leather-trimmed sports seats with contrast stitching, ebony headlining and aluminium details as well as a three-dimensional surround camera.
Production of the Jaguar E-Pace and I-Pace SUVs will also end in 2024. .
Editor: Information for this story sourced from Autoblog and Drive Australia..
May 2024 saw four Formula E races; two in Berlin, and two in Shanghai. Following Shanghai, Jaguar lead the Teams’ World Championship ahead of Porsche and Nissan.
With only 4 more races to go, Nick Cassidy leads the Drivers' Championship with Mitch Evans in a strong 3rd place.
Jaguar have now won three of the last 5 races and finished on the podium five times in the last 6 races.
Berlin Snapshot- Round 9 (11/5/24)
◊ Starting from 9th position, Nick Cassidy won the 2024 Berlin E-Prix for Jaguar and was awarded the fastest lap of the race
◊ Starting in 10th, Mitch Evans climbed through the field to lead at different points in the race, eventually finishing fourth and adding valuable points for himself and the team.
◊ Jaguar led the Teams’ World Championship with 210 points and extend their lead to 64-points.
◊ Nick Cassidy moves up to first position in the Drivers’ World Championship with Mitch Evans remaining in fifth. Race highlights Berlin R9
Berlin Snapshot- Round 10 (12/5/24)
◊ Jaguar secured a second-place podium and double-points finish in Round 10.
◊ Nick Cassidy, completed his most successful weekend in Formula E with Jaguar taking the win on Saturday and a second-place finish on Sunday.
◊ Starting in 4th, Mitch Evans cycled for the lead for a second day in a row, finally finishing the race in sixth position – scoring more valuable points for himself and the team.
◊ Jaguar continues to lead the Teams’ World Championship with 237 points, with a gap of 54 points
◊ Nick Cassidy extended his lead in the Drivers’ World Championship with Mitch Evans remaining in fifth. Race highlights Berlin R10
Shanghai Snapshot- Round 11 (25/5/24)
◊ Starting in third, Mitch Evans won the inaugural 2024 Shanghai E-Prix.
◊ Starting from 10th on the grid, Nick Cassidy finished third – his fifth podium in a row – and retains the
lead of the 2024 ABB FIA Formula E Drivers’ World Championship.
◊ The double-podium finish sees Jaguar continue to lead the Teams’ Championship with 277 points, extending the gap to 66 points.
◊ Jaguar also now lead the inaugural Manufacturers’ Trophy.
◊ Mitch Evans, who took the lead on the final lap with a dramatic move around the outside of Turn 1, moves up to fourth position in the Drivers’ World Championship. Race highlights Shanghai R11
Shanghai Snapshot- Round 12 (26/5/24)
◊ Jaguar cars finished 4th and 5th adding valuable points for themselves and the team.
Jaguar played things expertly, with Mitch Evans following Cassidy across the line in fifth - a valuable points haul with overall Teams' and Manufacturers' honours in mind. That said, it could have been more for the pair as both crossed the line with energy in-hand on those ahead.
Race highlights Shanghai R12
Next Race: Round thirteen and fourteen of the 2024 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will take place at the Portland International Raceway, U.S.A. on the 29th and 30th of June .
Editor: Information for this story sourced from Jaguar TCS Racing and the official FIA Formula E World Championship site.
Jaguar Australia are producing a content series called "The Origins of An Icon". Each month they will be exploring some of Jaguar’s greatest defining moments. The second in the series is as follows.
Before the war William Lyons had expressed his ambition to build one of the world’s finest luxury cars. Lyons wanted this car to have a full-size saloon body and be capable of 100 mph. During the war, he would get together with his colleagues Heynes, Hassan and Baily during Sunday night fire watching sessions in Coventry to discuss and design a new engine. This would become the world famous XK engine that would stay in production for over 40 years and be the backbone of Jaguar’s success at Le Mans.
The exciting new engine was virtually ready for production. The designers bravely chose a twin overhead camshaft layout and after trying several configurations, the final engine was decided upon. It was to be a straight six of 3,442 cc and given the name XK. The achieved output was 160 bhp!
Jaguar now had a tremendously exciting new engine but work on the monocoque for the new Mark VII saloon was taking much longer than planned. It became clear that the Mark VII would not be ready in time for the first post-war Motor Show.
The decision was made to showcase the engine in a new sports car, which would generate publicity.
The task fell then to William Lyons to design a suitable body that would fit a shortened Mark V chassis and with the help of Fred Gardner this was designed and built in a matter of months, in time for the 1948 Motor Show.
The result ‘stole the show’. It was known as the XK120 Super Sports. It was refined in the usual Jaguar manner, had unrivalled comfort for such a car, and to cap it all, was priced at just £998 (£1,298 with tax).
The name was based on top speed, which made it the fastest production car in the world! Indeed, at first people were sceptical and refused to believe what was being claimed for the XK120.
To convince the sceptics however, some tangible proof of the claimed prowess was needed. Accordingly, Jaguar took over a closed section of new dual carriageway at Jabbeke in Belgium where, in front of the assembled press, a standard XK120 proceeded to clock 126 mph.
Then with the windscreen removed, 133 mph was achieved. The orders came flooding in and Jaguar quickly realised that the couple of hundred originally intended could not possibly meet demand.
Photo: The very first XK120 race victory was a One-Hour Production Car Race at Silverstone in 1949. 1st was Leslie Johnson (HKV 500) with Peter Walker (HKV 455) finishing second. The first American victory was a production race at Palm Beach Florida (Jan 1950), again with Leslie Johnson XK120 in 1st place.
The XK120’s racing debut was at Silverstone in a Production Sports Car race in August 1949. Three cars were loaned by the factory to well-known drivers Peter Walker, Leslie Johnson and Prince Bira of Siam. Bira was unlucky enough to have a puncture, but Johnson and Walker finished first and second.
As it had not been originally planned to put the XK120 into volume production, the company hadn’t had either the time or the money available to invest in new press tools to make the body. The first 240 cars were all hand-built in aluminium, which was in plentiful supply, and once the company knew that there was sufficient demand for the car, it became worthwhile to commission the needed press tools.
The XK 120 would become the first of Jaguar’s new generation of exciting high performance sport cars, with that lineage continuing today with the incredible F-TYPE.
Thank you to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust for their support on Jaguar history and photography. . Jaguar Australia
Photo: Stirling Moss. XK120’s achieved a 1–2–3 victory in the 1950 Tourist Trophy, held at Dundrod in heavy rain. On the eve of his 21st birthday, Stirling Moss drove to a brilliant win ahead of Peter Whitehead and Leslie Johnson, with Jaguar also taking the team prize.
John Elmgreen and Terry McGrath have covered every XK140 sold new in the southern hemisphere and for good measure added in Asia, the Middle East and the rest of Africa. They have also relentlessly pursued identifying and recording the histories of all the other XK140s ever in those areas — with numerous imports from the USA and the UK.
The result is a large format book (the same as those earlier) of some 528 pages, 380,000 words/figures, and records of nearly 500 XK140s in eleven chapters. The print run is just 500 copies. A special slip case with enamel badge is also available.
The XK120 book is also still available For more and to place an order, go to: www.jtpublications.com.au
The Affordable Modern Classic.
The Jaguar S-TYPE debuted at the 1998 Birmingham International Motor Show reviving the nameplate of the company’s 1963-68 S Type. The car went on sale in January 1999 and was praised on its release for having a ‘luxurious interior’, ‘creamy composure’ and a ‘class-leading’ ‘cosseting ride’.
The S-TYPE was designed by Geoff Lawson, Design Director for Jaguar from 1989 until his death in June 1999. He was succeeded by Ian Callum who was responsible for the 2004 “Facelift.”
After being privatised in 1984, Jaguar had been developing a smaller saloon to complement the XJ6 by the early 1990s, but these plans were axed following its takeover by Ford in 1989, only to resurface within a few years.
The car was based on the Jaguar midsized DEW platform and shared with the Lincoln LS and Ford Thunderbird.
For the first time on a production car, the S-TYPE featured a voice activated control of all primary audio, phone and climate control functions, providing safe, hands-free operation.
S-TYPE also featured a strong crash structure, innovative collapsible steering column and protected under-floor plastic fuel tank.
1999 Jaguar X200 S-Type Sport black with 18 inch Monaco alloys. The X200 was initially available with 3.0-litre V6 and 4.0-litre V8 petrol engines. (Standard, Sport & SE)
More than 450 prototype and preproduction AJ-V6 engines were built and tested on dynamo-meters and in vehicles.
Simulated autobahn durability tests were also conducted equivalent to 100,000 miles at an average of over 100 mph.
The X200 S-Type was initially available with 3.0-litre V6 and 4.0 litre V8 petrol engines and in standard, Sport and SE (Special Equipment) editions.
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▪ The 3.0-litre AJ30 V6 engine had an aluminium block and cylinder head, fracture-split forged powder metal connecting rods, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing and a compression ratio of 10.5:1; and,
▪ The naturally aspirated 4.0-litre AJ27 V8 engine had an aluminium block and cylinder head, double overhead camshafts (per cylinder bank), variable cam phasing, four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing and a compression ratio of 10.75:1.
The post November X200 S-Type was solely available with Ford’s 5R55N fivespeed automatic transmission.
For suspension, the S-Type had unequal length upper and lower wishbones front and rear. Although not fitted as standard, the S-Type was also available with Jaguar’s Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS) which included electronicallycontrolled, adaptive dampers and uprated springs for increased roll stiffness.
Standard safety equipment for the X200 S-Type included dual front airbags, front side airbags, ABS, traction control and front seatbelt pretensioners. From March 2001, the Sport variant was equipped with electronic stability control and traction control.
Standard features for the S-Type included a U-shaped centre console, 16inch alloy wheels, a four-speaker sound system with a six-stack CD player, dual zone climate control air conditioning, leather seats, power adjustable front seats, cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, remote central locking, power windows and mirrors, trip computer and immobiliser.
The S-Type SE was further equipped with front seat power lumbar adjustment, a power sunroof, driver memory settings (seat and mirrors), a woodgrain gear knob and combination leather/ woodgrain steering wheel.
Compared to the entry-level variant, the S-Type Sport was differentiated by its 17-inch alloy wheels, contoured sports seats, front fog lamps and CATS Suspension with electronic adaptive dampers.
In November 2000, the S-Type was updated with a new ZF speed-sensitive power steering system which provided improved feel and minimised vibration and noise from the steering pump.
Visually, the post-November 2000 S-Type can be identified by its rear chrome tread plates with ‘Jaguar’ inscription. Inside, the CD stacker relocated to the boot to
provide greater glove box space and a foot rest was introduced.
Also, there was a new storage module within the spare wheel well for the jack and wheel brace, while the new boot lid liner featured a pull-down handle.
From March 2001, the Sport was fitted with 18-inch seven-spoke BBS ‘Monaco’ alloy wheels with Pirelli P Zero 245/40 tyres, grey stained bird’s eye maple veneers and body-coloured exterior elements (grille surround, bumper blades and number plate plinth).
Released in July 2002, the X202 S-Type introduced new engines and ZF transmissions, a stronger chassis, additional safety equipment and greater refinement.
◊ AJ25 and AJ33 engines
▪ The 2.5-litre AJ25 V6 petrol engine was reserved for entry-level variants and had similar properties to the AJ30 engine, albeit with a compression ratio of 10.3:1;
▪ The 4.2-litre AJ33 V8 engines were stroked versions of their predecessors, but had stiffer blocks, oil-cooled pistons, new exhaust manifolds and camshafts, small-pitch silent camchains, bigger cylinder-head porting, an upgraded fuel system and vanetype variable cam phasing; and,
▪ For the newly introduced S-Type R, the supercharged 4.2-litre AJ33 V8 engine was distinguished by its Eaton M112 roots-type supercharger and twin air-to-liquid intercoolers, though it omitted variable cam timing.
The five-speed automatic transmission was replaced by six-speed ZF unit.
◊ Chassis
Changes for the X202 S-Type included an upgraded new front subframe, front suspension (with forged aluminium control arms, stiffened cast aluminium front knuckles), a stiffer rear subframe
and revised rear suspension (with new control arms and knuckles and a new toe-link for improved wheel alignment).
Significantly, the body structure for the X202 was 10 per cent stiffer and kerb mass was reduced by an average of 50 kg through the use of aluminium for suspension components and magnesium for the front seat frames, fascia structure and cross-car beam.
◊ Interior
Inside, the X202 S-Type can be identified by its full-width bird’s eye maple dashboard veneers redesigned centre console and electronic hand brake, operated by a console-mounted switch which replaced the conventional handbrake lever.
◊ Safety Equipment
Compared to its predecessor, standard safety equipment for the X202 was extended to include full-length curtain airbags (i.e., for front and rear occupants), electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist and electronic stability control.
In addition, the X202 S-Type introduced Jaguar’s Adaptive Restraint Technology System (A.R.T.S.) which used sensors to monitor occupant position and crash severity to optimise the deployment of safety equipment.
The S-Type Sport was also fitted with larger front brake discs. (320mm).
The X204 introduced a revised rear suspension, leaner side sills, a more scalloped (aluminium) bonnet and upright grille. As part of the update, the unnamed, entry-level and Sport editions were discontinued, with the range comprising the SE, Luxury and R editions.
◊ Features
For the X202 S-Type, standard features were extended to include 16-inch ‘Artemis’ alloy wheels, a four speaker 140-watt Alpine sound system with a six-disc CD player, an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, a six-way power adjustable front passenger seat, automatic headlights, heated mirrors and a power adjustable steering column.
The S-Type SE was further equipped with front fog lamps, rear parking sensors and electro-chromatic rear-view and door mirrors.
V8 models were also fitted with 17-inch ‘Kronos’ alloy wheels.
◊ Features: S-Type R
The S-Type R was distinguished by its 18-inch ‘Zeus’ alloy wheels with 18 x 8J 245/40 front and 18 x 9.5J 275/35 rear ContriSport tyres, sixteen-way adjustable front seats, leather-trimmed ‘R Performance’ steering wheel and xenon headlights. The S-Type R, however, omitted the split and folding rear seats in favour of a solid rear bulkhead for greater rigidity.
The S-Type R was fitted with Jaguar’s (CATS) suspension system which consisted of electronically controlled, two-stage adaptive dampers. The suspension also included uprated springs for increased roll-stiffness.
The S-Type R was also fitted with a Brembo braking package with 365 mm front brake discs, 330 mm rear discs and four-piston aluminium calipers front and rear.
Visually, the S-Type R could be identified by its bright-finish mesh grille, tinted head- and taillights, front and rear aprons, side-skirts and a rear spoiler. X204 S-Type (2004-2006)
◊ Overview
Released in October 2004, the S-Type introduced a revised range, styling and suspension settings. The unnamed, entry-level and Sport editions were discontinued, with the range comprising the SE, Luxury and R editions. Visually, the X204 S-Type could be identified by its revised rear end, leaner side sills, a more scalloped (aluminium) bonnet and upright grille.
◊ Features
Compared to their predecessors, the X204 S-Type SE edition gained power adjustable pedals. Beyond this, the Luxury added satellite navigation, a TV tuner, rear parking sensors and rain-sensing wipers; the 4.2 V8 Luxury models were further equipped with 18inch alloy wheels.
Finally, the S Type R was also fitted with bi-xenon headlights.
◊ Overview
Released in April 2006, the S-Type introduced a 2.7-litre twin-turbo-diesel V6 engine (the ‘2.7D’ variant) and the SE edition was effectively replaced by the LE.
Visually, the X206 S-Type could be identified by its bonnet-mounted ‘leaper’ and new tail-lights.
◊ AJD-V6 engine
The 2.7-litre AJD-V6 diesel engine had a compacted graphite iron (CGI) block, common-rail direct injection (peak pressure of 1650 bar), piezo injectors, twin variable geometry turbochargers with an air-to-air intercooler, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 17.3:1.
◊ Features
Compared to its X204 predecessor, standard features for the X206 S-Type were extended to include Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity and front and rear parking sensors.
For the S-Type R, the Brembo braking package was discontinued (from VIN N52048). In its place, the S-Type R was fitted with 355 mm front and 326 mm rear brake discs.
In January 2007, the X206 S-Type underwent a minor cosmetic update with the application of the S-Type R variant’s front bumper and mesh grille
to all variants throughout the range; there were also new alloy wheel designs.
Summary of comments from various motoring magazines.
A week spent with the 4.2-litre V8 Sport simply underscored how much this car has to offer. First and foremost, the S-Type looks good. The proportions are neat, the lines clean and the overall impression is that this is a car worth being seen in.
The cabin remains one of the delights of the car. Even though I’m not a fan of the greystained birdseye maple wood treatment in the Sport, it is still done with style and restraint. Coupled with the charcoal tones on the rest of the trim, however, it does darken the interior.
Quality sports bolstering lifts the seats out of the ordinary and with ample adjustment on the driver seat and steering wheel, finding a suitable driving position is a given. Rear seat space isn’t expansive but it is suitable for a range of sizes, although tall passengers could find head and leg room lacking.
Equipment levels are reasonably high, as you would expect from a car well into six figures.
Even with the electronic aids (CATS and Traction Control), switched off, the cat’s 224kW and 420Nm of urge can be confidently tamed, thanks to the balance of the car and the impressive feedback from the nicely weighted speed-sensitive steering.
It may not have a German badge on the bonnet, but the S-Type has plenty of strong qualities that make it a realistic alternative to models like the Mercedes E-Class.
The S-Type was discontinued in late 2007 after almost 300,000 (291,386) had been built. The model was replaced by the XF. (X250). .
Editor: Information for this feature story was gathered from various publications including Australian Car Review.
The car was bought in 2013 from Brighton Jaguar, Melbourne. I flew down, inspected the vehicle and had it shipped to Adelaide. It had 74,000 km on the clock.
The beginning of 2013 Arcadia bought Jim some golf lessons to see if he wanted to take up golf now that he had retired but the answer was NO.
The next option was something we had never done before, to join a car club. To our delight and enjoyment, we have never looked back since.
To be truthfully honest Jim wanted to try out the car performance and he was suitably impressed. It is a pleasure to both drive and to seat in.
We have had many enjoyable trips around Australia including National Rallies in Victoria and Tasmania plus numerous trips around South Australia.
We have also made new friends in which one of who has a great love for Churros and dipping chocolate.
From Arcadia and Jim, what a wonderful 11 years we have had, and hope to have many more.
Arcadia & Jim
Editor: Thank you, Arcadia & Jim. Lovely car and great story.
When Bob decided to retire from the Metropolitan Fire Service, (because of his dedicated performance to the Brigade of over 34 years), it was decided to add a little bonus to his Superannuation.
The 420G, 'Big Red" had been fully restored and was sitting comfortably in the garage. I had always liked the look of the new S-Type from when it was released and I thought I might put some of the bonus money to good use.
We had S.A. Jag Day down at North Haven, and it was my job to pick up our guest, Kevin Goult (Managing Director of Jaguar Australia at the time), from the airport and bring him down to the event. Whilst transporting him, I told him that I was thinking about the new S-Type. He informed me that when he was working for Jaguar in England, he actually designed the sub frame of that car. He went on to say that, if possible, buy the V8.
With this in mind, Daphne and I flew to Melbourne where we had arranged to look at four cars. The 4th car was a Jaguar S-Type V8 garaged at Flinkier Motors at St Kilda. We took it for a test run and we were only about 50 metres from the show room and our minds were made up. We made the necessary financial arrangements and drove it home that night.
Kevin was right, the V8 was a completely different car to the others we had tested. We have now owned this car since 2010, and it is still a delight to drive. We are about to have the paintwork looked at as we live by the sea, but apart from that, it is as good today as it was when we drove out of Flinkier Motors.
Bob & Daphne
Editor: I have said it before - but we can always count on Bob & Daff for a good story. Thank you.
I purchased my 2004 silver S Type Luxury almost 3 years ago from Bill Browne, a well-known JDCSA member.
I am the third owner and the car had averaged 10,000kms per year when I acquired it.
The original custodians were Queensland based and took the car with them when they moved to Victoria. Bill acquired it in 2010 and re-registered it in South Australia so it's well travelled!
The car now has 180,000kms on the clock but has been almost trouble free in my ownership. Being a luxury model it came with a television which no longer works as it was set up for analogue not digital but other than that it is fully functional.
It gets driven at least twice a week and does a Meals on Wheels run every Monday where it is much admired and raises a smile or two. One recipient even told me he was an apprentice with Steve Weeks (and let slip that Steve graduated top of the class)!
Henry ElliottEditor: Thank you Henry. Bill, would be very happy to know that his car has gone to a caring Jaguar owner.
The SS, MkIV and MKV Register celebrated its 50th anniversary year at Kitchen Farm Pantry, Mt Barker on the 19th of May 2024
The inaugural register meeting was held on 18/4/1974 just under one year after the JDCSA started. Some members in the current SS register have been with the club since its inception in 1973.
Before lunch was served Bruce Fletcher gave the following talk:-
‘‘The JDCSA started in July 1973. The first event was held at Belair National Park, a display of our cars on an oval. Murray Lindner and I met Brian Rowse the only Mk4 owner there. He mentioned how he had spoken to the Victorian Jag Club members who suggested we start a S.S. or Pushrod Register.
We requested approval from the committee and rounded up a few Mk4 owners, and by April 1974 had enough interest to have a meeting at Brian’s house.
Those who attended were Des Brown, Mark Robinson, Dave Seidel, Grant Murdoch, Graham Franklin, Murray & Dianne Lindner, Bruce Fletcher
and Brian Rowse. Brian was elected secretary until he moved to Queensland in September 1974.
Malcolm Adamson had joined us by then and took over as Secretary. About this time, we put out a call to Mk V owners to come to our meetings. Mike Furse was the first Mk V owner to join.
Contact with the Victorian Club was maintained and by 1975 Keith Bell had a Border Run organized to Swan Hill, which are still held. This year’s it is to be held in Hamilton.
We may be the smallest Register but as Sir William Slim said about me to the small lad next to me, ‘don’t worry about your size lad, you can’t get diamonds as big as bricks’’.
After lunch a 50-year cake was presented and photographs were taken of some of the members of the club that were involved in the early days of the SS Register.
EDITOR
Editor: Copy of the original minutes from the inaugural meeting of the SS Register as they appeared in the June 1974 "Cat-A-Log".
MEETING OF S.S. REGISTER - J.D.C. OF S.A. Held on the 18.4.74 at 7.30 pm.
Present: D. Brown, M. Robertson, D. Seidel, G. Murdoch, G. Franklin, M. Lindner, Mrs. Lindner, B. Fletcher, B. Rowse.
The meeting opened with general discussion on how to form the Register.
B.Rowse had received correspondence from the J.D.C.S.A. and Ian Mullins of Melbourne. Those were read and discussed. It was suggested that as we were approaching the end of the financial year a President/Secretary be elected until the Register gets off the ground.
Brian Rowse was elected President— Secretary and Murray Lindner, Spare Parts Coordinator.
G. Franklin representing the J.D.C.S.A. then spoke on visitors to the Register and J.D.C.S.A. and of the limit of three activities allowed before joining the J.D.C.S.A.
M. Robertson then moved that as the Register was newly formed, a barbecue be held to enable members to get to know each other. This was seconded by B. Fletcher. M. Robertson then volunteered his home for the evening.
Discussion followed on the date and May 11th was agreed upon, this to be verified by M. Robertson, as soon as possible. It was suggested that if a suitable film
could be obtained, it would be good entertainment.
M. Lindner will contact Castrol and B. Rowse will contact Shell and Caltex to see if any can be obtained. It was agreed that the evening start at 7.00pm.
Brian Rowse will notify one member regarding same, he will contact another, and in this way our members not present will be informed.
It was moved D. Seidel, seconded M. Lindner, that the meetings be held on the last Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be held at the home of M. Lindner at 6 Alcheringa Drive, Rostrevor. Proceedings to start at 7.30 pm.
At the next meeting, members will give a list of prospective members to be followed up in relation to enlarging the Register. History sheets for cars were passed out and are to be filled in to enable a register and history to be kept of each car. These are to be handed in next meeting.
CAT-A-LOG JUNE 1974
5th of May 2024. The Old Crock's Run 90th commemoration by Ian Wilson.
Well, it all started a long time ago. The Veteran and Vintage committee were approached in October 2022 to help organise The Old Crock's Run in 2024. Scott Appleyard and I ended up on the committee and from there it snowballed to the event just run in May 2024.
Two hundred motor vehicles with ages dating from 1904 to 2021. 78 vehicles from pre 1935 and the rest up to 2021.
We had enormous help from Sandra, Keith and Chris with Melissa contributing her effort after the All Historic Mallala event. We approached over 54 clubs to enter as we wanted it to
be a celebration of motoring, and we got a great response. We attended meetings of different clubs with an attempt to sell the event to them.
Right from the start we wanted to contribute to charities, with Variety and Trees for Life getting significant amounts.
Ziggy was an inspiration and driver of the event with ideas, proposals and organisation of the run. The big day dawned, fine with 23C forecast and the sight of 200 vehicles at Victoria Park and then at Glenelg was amazing.
Food and drink were available, and the RAA marque was useful to get out of the sun for a while and distribute plaques and trophies. CoastFM did a live broadcast with interviews with me, Angus Mitchell, Geoff Mitton and Steve and Ruth Day.
The president Chris Frith helped with all manner of tasks including getting the trophies engraved of which there were 6 trophies in all:
▪ Julian McNeil - 1904 De Dion
▪ Robert Hill - 1927 Harley Davidson and sidecar
▪ Peter Shervon - 1947 Mark IV Jaguar
▪ David Gee - 1961 Goggomobil
▪ Nigel Steele-Scott - 1904 Speedwell Many people helped as volunteers and Keith and Jason did an incredible job organising the start. Thank you to everyone who contributed, thanks to having such a fantastic club and people to work with and thanks to all the entrants for making it a great day.
What a wonderful visit to Dunluce Castle on Thursday 23rd May! Eighteen ladies attended, 23 booked but due to illness and falls 5 ladies had to cancel. We all thoroughly enjoyed learning about the Castle and the ghost stories or unexplained phenomena as some like to call them.
Sarah, our hostess and owner provided a lovely Devonshire tea with all the beautiful antique tea sets and silverware in the magnificent dining room.
Sarah and her husband, who moved from the USA, have been the proud owners since 2005 and are the 7th family to reside in this wonderful piece of Brighton history. Built in the early 1900’s much of the home is in its original state. She talked with her beautiful Detroit accent non-stop for 2 hours about the history of Dunluce and surrounding Holdfast Bay. Her renovation abilities, her passion for the Castle history and incredible memory was amazing.
She showed us some wonderful old photos and books and a remarkable panoramic photo of Tapleys Hill Road in the early 1900’s which showed a dirt road with a horse and cart.
We finished the day with a catch up and lunch at the Esplanade Hotel overlooking the glorious Holdfast Bay.
I absolutely commend a visit to Dunluce Castle and some ladies are going to return with their friends.
Our next event is on Thursday 18th July. Put this is your diary ladies. I have organised a Bespoke Tour of the Art Gallery of SA, North Terrace, preceded by a coffee in the café/restaurant, followed by lunch in the Balcony Restaurant at the Strathmore Hotel, 700 metres away. Both venues can assist with all degrees of mobility difficulties. This event will be published on Tidyhq in coming weeks.
A reminder also ladies about the Club Annual Presentation Dinner on Saturday 3rd August at the Wolf Blass Centre, Morphettville. It promises to be a fabulous evening, a chance to get glammed up with entertainment and dancing.
You can also organise a table of 10 of your Club friends. Tickets are $70 pp and you can book on Tidyhq now.
For further information and to book a table ring myself or Heather Buck on 0432 549 086.
Tricia Clarke (0422 128 066) triciaclarke_1@hotmail.com
Notes from the dinner meeting held 7:00pm 15th May 2024: 24 members enjoyed a dinner and social get together at the Kensington Hotel. Several people had not attended a Register meeting for some time, and from all accounts they enjoyed the camaraderie of the group.
Apologies were received from Roger & Jennifer Schultz and Graham Franklin.
There was no business arising from the March meeting.
Members were reminded to send their log books with a stamped addressed envelope to Bob Charman at the club postal address.
A copy of the “50 Year Celebration…” book was circulated with instructions on how it can be purchased.
The April run to Ashbourne was noted as a great success, with the drive and venues much enjoyed by all participants.
A reminder was given regarding the Annual Presentation Dinner on the 3rd August which is to be held at the Wolf Blass Centre, Morphettville Racecourse – Bruce is hoping that as many people as possible from the Register will attend.
Upcoming events were discussed: a future guest speaker from Solitaire Jaguar, to discuss the new EV range of vehicles; visit to a specialist carburettor tuner at Woodville; a BBQ at an Adelaide Hills apple orchard in Spring and possibly before the winter weather sets in a run to Normanville with lunch at the new Aqua Blue restaurant at the jetty. Bruce made a request for suggestions of additional activities.
Lastly a reminder was given that the combined Compact and XK Register are planning a visit to the Lindner Collection of Classic Jaguars, in the Barossa Valley, on Sunday 30th June. E, F & GT Register members may like to attend this display.
Bruce Davis Register Secretary
Multivalve Lunch Run - Friday 10th May 2024
On a glorious autumn morning 27 members and 14 cars gathered at the Marion Hotel ready to set off for coffee at the Aston Hills Golf Club, just outside Mount Barker.
We had a good run out through Blackwood and the Hills, despite the road signs at one or two junctions being hidden by foliage.
We lost a few cars for a little while at the Blackwood roundabout but they caught up eventually and, after a few more twists and turns, 12 cars arrived safely at the Golf Club.
Unfortunately, two cars had problems at the start of the run but we hoped they would manage to catch up for lunch.
Coffee, tea and cake was served in double-quick time and we sat in comfort and enjoyed the company, the ambience and the lovely views across the golf course.
Leaving Mount Barker, we headed to Macclesfield on a round-about and very picturesque route (as time was on our side) through Langhorne Creek and Strathalbyn to the Three Brothers Arms, a very English-style pub/restaurant with a central log fire and we had the dining room to ourselves.
On arrival we were delighted to find our missing members waiting for us as they had managed to sort out their car problems.
A couple of hiccups with the kitchen meant that a few lunches were late in being served, but all the food was beautifully presented and delicious. With the weather being perfect for a drive, the day was a success and both venues were welcoming and enjoyable.
Peter Buck Multivalve Register Secretary
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, more commonly known as the DGR, was inaugurated in 2012 and was the idea of Sydneysider Mark Hawwa. He thought a themed motorcycle ride connecting classic motorcycle enthusiasts with fundraising to support the men in our lives would be a fun and worthwhile idea.
And he was right. Right to the tune of $70 million dollars worldwide so far; the proceeds going to the support and research into men’s health issues, with a particular focus on prostate cancer and mental health.
Partnering with Movember since 2016; 1,250 men’s health programs have been supported so far.
With the fund-raising in train, the countdown begins for the ride, the route of which is kept secret until a few days before stands up.
As this was the first year of my involvement in the event, I was excited to be part of what was to be a 500 plus motorcade of classic machinery.
I also had my excuse to dress up, and this is where the “Dapper” comes into it. Waxed cotton jackets, safety boots and leather give way to suits, waistcoats, bow ties and of course…. Tweed. The male riders looked great as well.
The riders left Victoria Park Racecourse at 11:00 am, turned left into Pultney Street, up New Belair Road then back down Old Belair Road to finish back at the Racecourse, averaging 40kph, with more than a few open throttle squirts just for fun, and all below 60kph - really! I expect the lead bikes got back just after the last ones left.
I now know what a single starling feels like in one of their massive flocks. All noise and wind. Onlookers might have thought it was an International Hell’s Angels convention, but for our attire. Oh, and I don’t think they ride scooters, but I could be wrong.
My 2013 Triumph America was piloted by none other than Group Captain Sir Richard Luffington-Smythe Esquire (aka
Me). My partner in crime, Tearaway Tommy (Tom Herraman), riding a 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor in the rather fetching colour of Orange Crush, blended nicely with the plethora of Tweed about.
Great bikes, great characters, great fun. At the time of writing, this year’s event internationally involved 110,000 riders in 958 cities and 105 countries. Funds raised so far - $7 million USD, with Adelaide contributing $50,000 AUD. The generous contribution from our club (JDCSA), will be put to good use, funding a wide range of research projects, including quite a few in South Australia. So, a big thank you for the support.
I wonder what Sir Richard will be wearing next year?
Rick Luff
500,000 riders. 900 cities. 121 countries. $70,000,000 AUD raised. Dapper since 2012.
A few weeks ago, the Formula 1 road show rolled into Monaco once again, 20 years on from one of the sport's most extraordinary mysteries.
It's the story of how the Jaguar F1 team, with a little help from George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon - and some distinctly sloppy driving - managed either the greatest PR coup or disaster of all-time.
With the hit film Ocean's Twelve in production and the Monaco race fast approaching, Jaguar Racing's director of communications Nav Sidhu saw the stars aligning.
His team, in their fifth F1 season, needed a public relations boost. They'd finished seventh in the constructors' championship two years in a row and were well accustomed with the back of the grid as owners Ford looked to cut their losses.
Sidhu had noticed that a lot of Hollywood A-listers liked to attend Grands Prix but liked to mill about on the grid, promote their own stuff in interviews and not fully engage.
So, following the wild success of Ocean's Eleven and knowing the sequel was in the works, Sidhu hatched an audacious plan. Not only would Jaguar's cars be rebranded for the Monaco weekend to promote the upcoming film, enormous (and real) Steinmetz diamonds would be mounted on their nosecones during the races.
While the actual Ocean's Twelve plot featured a precious Faberge egg and not gems, you try mounting one of those on an F1 car.
Each of the diamonds was valued at £140,000 (around Au$250,000) at the time. Pre-race, for the promotional pictures, they'd be mounted directly on the body of the car.
For the race itself, however, smaller gems - about the size of a button - would be fitted to the nosecone within a metal surround and Steinmetz branding.
To maximise publicity, the film's stars Clooney, Pitt and Damon flew in to Monaco and posed for pit lane pictures with Jaguar drivers Mark Webber and Christian Klien.
No doubt plenty of F1 fans scoffed at the stunt. The tight street circuit is notorious for prangs and crashes, especially on the first lap because overtaking opportunities are scarce thereafter.
Putting a diamond on one of the most vulnerable points of the car was just asking for trouble. But that was the whole point.
'If there was no jeopardy, there wouldn't be a story in it in the first place, Sidhu told newspapers
'There's nothing remotely interesting about putting a diamond on a car, other than situations where there might be a risk to that diamond.'
Seeking to dispel one of many conspiracy theories about the incident, Sidhu also insists they were real diamonds.
'You're just not going to find a reputable diamond company in the world that's gonna give you fake diamonds,' he says.
During practice, Austrian driver Klien crashed his Jaguar but the damage was to the rear of the car, leaving the diamond undamaged. But it was a bad omen.
On the very first lap of Sunday's race, Klien tried to push through the pack from 15th on the grid. He didn't succeed. - sandwiched by two Jordans, he clipped Nick Heidfeld's car and lost his wing, which jammed under his front wheels.
Unable to brake, his Jaguar ploughed into the tyre wall just ahead of the Loews hairpin. The nosecone, and diamond, were buried in rubber, Klien's first race at Monaco over within a minute.
'I must admit, my immediate thought was for the diamond,' Sidhu told newspapersafter the race.
As marshals in orange hi-vis swarmed the car to retrieve Klien and the race was yellow flagged, the Jaguar crew weren't able to get to their stricken vehicle for two hours.
By which time the diamond had vanished, never to be seen again.
'Someone here has walked away with more than a motor racing souvenir,' Sidhu told newspapers at the time, but the whodunit never really caught fire.
The most obvious suspects were the marshals first on the scene. As they extracted the damaged car, it would have been very easy to pocket the mounted diamond and a chunk of carbon fibre
For the Grand Prix itself, a smaller diamond - about the size of a button - was fitted to the nosecone within a metal surround and Steinmetz branding.
among the chaos.
But footage of the crash casts doubt on this theory. It suggests the diamond had already fallen off the car before it struck the barrier, potentially during contact with Heidfeld's car.
That would place it amid the strewn debris of the first lap collisions, meaning anybody might have picked it up or it may simple have been swept up and disposed of.
'It has gone. We have 100,000 people milling around trying to find a bit of crashed car across the course,' Sidhu told The Independent. 'I don't expect we are going to get it back.'
But it was a bittersweet moment. The publicity stunt and the subsequent intrigue after Klein's crash succeeded in generating millions of dollars' worth of press for Jaguar and the film.
Steinmetz were relatively unknown in the gemstone world at the time but their brand received exposure that money couldn't buy. From a PR perspective, it was mission accomplished.
F1 fans have speculated in the years since that Klien crashed on purpose but that makes little sense when points that weekend were a genuine possibility.
Also, why not just drive into the wall directly rather than pranging several other cars first.
The race was won by Renault's Jarno Trulli, with British driver Jenson Button second, an anomaly in a season dominated by Michael Schumacher. Jaguar would come seventh again in the rankings and Ocean's Twelve received mixed reviews from the critics. .
Editor: Information for this story sourced from The Guardian, The Independent and Daily Mail Australia.
The June 2024 edition of Jaguar World includes the following feature stories:
◊ XJ-SC vs Mercedes-Benz 300SL: Which 1980s open tourer did it best? We pit the XJ-SC against its closest rival from Germany. Both rivalries only tell half the story, with both cars appealing to similar buyers today.
◊ The Last E-Type: To mark fifty years since the end of E-Type production, we take a look back at the very last car. It also represents an end of an era for Jaguar.
◊ F-Type Swansong: To say goodbye to the F-Type, they take a last off the line F-Type R to North Yorkshire. The F-Type is still as good to drive as it is to look at and remains one of Jaguars greatest sports cars.
◊ The Final XK: They revisit the last of the XKs a decade after the model was discontinued. It also discontinued Jaguars 40 year long history in producing four-seat grand tourers.
◊ Buying an X351 XJ: What you need to know if you want the last of the XJ line.
◊ Workshop- S-Type Door Lock Issues: They guide through the stripping and rebuild of a modern S-Type door latches.
◊ Technical: They speak to specialists about poly-bushing your Jaguar.
◊ Workshop- XE Inspection: They take a look at what to check for when servicing your XE.
◊ Finishing Lines- 70 years ago: The D-Type makes its public debut - May 1954. .
70 Years Ago. It seems fitting that the first public outing for the Jaguar D-Type in May 1954 was a test session at the location where the car would later make its name, Le Mans. As an illustration of the importance Jaguar put on the test, most of the company's senior management, including chairman (Sir) William Lyons, chief engineer William Heynes, Lofty England plus superintendent of the competitions department, Phil Weaver, were all present. As for XKC401, the car was never raced. After development of the D-Type was finished, it was retained by the company, becoming part of Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust in the early 1980s where it remains.
The June/July edition of Classic Jaguar includes the following feature stories:
◊ Twin Test: Can the Daimler V8-250 beat the rover P5B?
◊ Daimler Sovereign Manual: The Jaguar brochure boasted at the time that a "5-speed manual gearbox was available at no extra cost". Very few customers took up the offer. They drive what might be the rarest ever 4.2 litre Series 3 car.
◊ XJ X300: The model was launched in October 1994 at the Paris Motor Show for MY1995. They gather together the most important models from the range.
◊ Unrestored Mk 2: They drive a second-owner Mk2 that shows its age with pride.
◊ Mk2 History at 65: They tell the story of Jaguar's best-loved 1960s saloon. Its been dads car, a police car, a getaway car, a television star, a hot rod donor car, a race car and a show car.
◊ XJ Series 3 History at 45: They guide readers through the life and times of Jaguars longest-lived saloon model, with 13 years largely unchanged production.
◊ Paul Walton: Why un-restored classics are more special than concours queens. Preferring usability over perfection.
◊ Workshop- Mk2 Handbrake Rebuild: They guide readers through the process of refurbishing a Mk2 handbrake.
◊ Marketplace- Buying the Mk 2: What you need to know to buy a Mk2, if we've tempted you.
◊ Marketplace: Tried and Tested: They drove a very special late facelift model XJS V12 6.0 litre that's for sale. .
XJ , Mk 10 & 420G Register
They meet the second Wednesday of each month
Minutes of meeting held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 8th May, at the Bartley Hotel, West Lakes Shore.
Present:
Tom & Marj Brindle, Peter & Heather Buck, Don & Margaret Bursill, Fred Butcher, Andrew & Margaret Byles, Bob & Daphne Charman, Don & Elaine Cardone, Alan & Lurraine Davis, Jeannie DeYoung, Trevor Elburn, John Flannigan, Don & Toni Heartfield, Terry Lee & Shirley Bates, Darryl & Fay Leyton, Bob & Sandy Mack, Louis Marafioti, Chris Michael, Gary & Oggi Monrad, Paul Moore, Angela Nicklin, Sandy Nicholson, Trevor Norley, David Taddeo, Charlie & Mary Saliba, Evan Spartalis.
Apologies:
Don & Kathy Tyrrell, Geoff & Margaret Thomas, Graeme & Betty Moore, Borys & Elaine Potiuch, Michael Pringle & Jo Orford, Jonathon & Carolyn Harry, David & Margaret Bicknell, David Nicklin.
Previous Minutes:
Approved by Heather Buck, Seconded by Gary Monrad.
New Members:
Tonight, we welcomed new member David Taddeo to the meeting. David is the owner of a lovely 420G.
General Business:
1. Planning an XJ, Mk10, 420G Register day trip to Mount Mary. The trip will be on Sunday the 16th June.
2. Week end trip for later in year in the Riverland, planning under way, greatly assisted by John Flanigan.
3. Organising a bingo night with a difference at the British Hotel, Pt Adelaide. Will keep you posted.
4. Log books changes explained to the meeting.
5. Meeting asked if we should change to bi-monthly meeting. Unanimous result from the attending members to stay monthly.
◊ Tom & Marj Brindle: XJ40: Front spoiler to be repaired.
◊ Pete & Heather Buck: X308 took on the National Rally. Covered 3000k. Excellent drive.
◊ Don & Margaret Bursill: XJ12 going well.
◊ Fred Butcher: Took the Daimler coupe to Tasmania for the Rally.
◊ Andrew & Margaret Byles: XJC ignition switch problem. Starting on brakes.
◊ Don Cardone: Took XJS on Strathalbyn run with E Types. Went well.
◊ Bob & Daff Charman: After the very hot Moonta week end – looking at having Air Conditioning fitted to Big Red in the future. All other cars going well just need a wash!
◊ Alan & Lurraine Davis: Red X Type all good.
◊ Jeannie DeYoung: Everything good at the moment.
◊ Trevor Elburn: 2007 S-Type running well. Graham Franklin doing story for Classic Marque on S Types.
◊ John Flannigan: Couldn’t help myself. Bought an XF. Haven’t seen it yet!
◊ Don & Toni Heartfield: X300 undertray on bumper bar wanted. MkII had a petrol leak. It had hole in fuel line, had it soldered and all Fixed.
◊ Darryl & Fay Leyton: N.T.R. (for the 6th year in a row) Looking forward to a huge report next month.
◊ Angela Nicklin: N.T.R.
◊ Bob & Sandy Mack: X350 had brakes done. Whine in engine, possibly air compressor.
◊ Louis Marafiotti: All good with the car. (He is also looking OK)
◊ Chris Michael: Project on his Mark10. Redid the air conditioning. Did the work himself.
◊ Gary & Oggi Monrad: Took a walk around the XJ. Opened the boot, and it works fine.
◊ Paul Moore: Took the X300 for a day trip to Semaphore.
◊ Sandy Nicholson: All good.
◊ Trevor Norley: XJ6 Going well. X-Type lights problem. Fixed with consultation with YouTube.
◊ Charlie & Mary Saliba: All good at home. Going to Malta for a Holiday. We hear there is a list, a mile long of people wanting their cars serviced over there! Good on you both, you well deserve your holiday.
◊ Evan Spartalis: The 420 - cannot buy an air filter for it. The X300 took on the Daimler Rally. Put new air flow filters and new needles in the carbi’s.
◊ David Taddeo: Had the 420G for two months. Bought it from Mark Walker-Roberts. Love it. Welcome to the 420G owners’ group!!
Meeting closed at 8.30pm.
Bob thanked all members for their attendance.
To be held on Wednesday, June 12th at the Bartley Tavern.
See you all there.
Bob Charman Register Secretary
Welfare:
All okay.
SS Register 50th anniversary 2024:
Currently meeting the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Held at Margaret Evans residence on Wednesday 15th May 2024.
Present:
Brenton Hobbs, John Lewis, Malcolm Adamson, Des Brown, Bob Kretschmer, Ross Rasmus, David Rogers, Graham Franklin, Bruce Fletcher, and Jack Richardson.
Apologies:
Antony Veale, Rob Paterson, and Daniel Adamson.
Previous Minutes:
The Minutes of 17th April 2024 as issued were accepted as a true record of the meeting.
Correspondence:
Phil Prior sent an email inviting the register to do a display at SA Jag Day for the 50th Anniversary of the Register.
◊ To celebrate the 50th anniversary there will be a lunch on Sunday 19th May at noon.
◊ The lunch will be at Kitchen Farm Pantry in the Barn Shed.
◊ The meal will be two courses with alternate drop.
◊ 50th anniversary car badge available through Tidy HQ. The quality of this badge is exceptional.
◊ Thirty-seven people have responded for the event.
SA/Vic Border Run 2024: Hamilton,
Victoria:
▪ The run will be 1st - 4th November 2024
▪ An email arrived from Nic at the end of the meeting giving details of the border run.
▪ This will be emailed out to all register members asap.
Technical & Parts:
◊ Ross was out driving the 1 ½ to tune the carby after putting in a new needle. He could smell diff oil every time he got out the car. It turns out a rear axle seal is leaking so one step forward and two back.
◊ Talk of near-death experiences using a porta power.
◊ John is still trying to replace/repair a rear brake cylinder. His is different to most MkV’s so parts are not easy to get.
◊ Des’s parts are still in the roof.
◊ Ross is after a jack handle for a Mk IV 1 ½.
◊ Malcolm is after a t-piece to open the spare wheel cover.
General Business:
▪ There has been mention of the Carl Lindner Jaguar Museum at Tanunda maybe closing.
▪ Car Talk
SS Register Meeting Dates:
▪ Next meeting is 19th June at the Caledonian Inn North Adelaide.
▪ If you can host a meeting for other months, can you please advise Brenton Hobbs.
The meeting closed at 8.45pm.
Thank you to Margaret for hosting this meeting and supplying the supper.
Brenton Hobbs Register Secretary
The Mk 1, Mk2, S-Type & 420 Compact Register meet quarterly or as advised.
G’Day All,
I do hope you are all enjoying this very pleasant winter weather so conducive to Classic Car driving adventures. Although we would all like to see a little rain I am sure.
1. Combined Compact / XK Register Run. Held Sunday, 26 April, Cherry Gardens / Mount Bold / Oxenberry Farm Wines. We enjoyed the company of some cars from the Morris, Armstrong Sidley, Rover and Triumph clubs. With over 60 people and 33 cars involved it was a great day out.
2. Old Crocks Run. Organised by the SCCSA at Wigley reserve Glenelg, Sunday May 5. With close to 400 cars on the reserve. We were pleased to have 23 Jaguars lined up on the day creating a decent club display. I might add, the only line –up that could park in a straight line. Our compact cars
were well represented on the day.
3. Compact Dinner and Meeting –Maid of Auckland. Held Tuesday 14 May, 26 members enjoyed free drinks, a great meal and a brief meeting where we looked ahead to future Register and Club activities as listed below. Members general opinion is that this is a great venue for our regular meetings, so we will continue with this arrangement.
Members are reminded to check Tidyhq Events page for all JDCSA events coming up. https://jdcsa.tidyhq.com/ public/schedule/events
All members are able to attend all JDCSA events as promoted and you are required to register your attendance to assist in organisation and catering.
1. JDCSA June General Meeting, June Tuesday 4, at the Junction Bistro. I hope to see you there. Please be sure to register for this meeting if you are planning to join us for the meal at 6.00pm. Check TidyHQ for details as they are published.
2. Combined Compact / XK Register Run. Sunday 30th June.
We will be heading to Tanunda for a visit to the well-known Carl Lindner Collection of Classic Jaguars. Details are in the final stages of planning. Please watch for the full details coming to you via Tidyhq in the next few days. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL for this event as payment up-front will be required for the catering at a local winery.
3. JDCSA Annual Presentation Dinner.
Saturday 3rd August. Full details will be posted on TidyHQ shortly. Once again REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. Don’t miss out!
4. Compact Register Meeting. Tuesday 13th August at The Maid of Auckland. https://jdcsa.tidyhq.com/ public/schedule/events/56016-compactregister-meeting-maid-of-aucklandhotel-tuesday-aug-13-2024
5. Compact Register – “Murray River Rendezvous”.
Friday 6th – Monday 9th September. Plans have now been finalised all details now available on Tidyhq. To date we have 12 cars (25 people) booked in including 2 from Victoria with more from Victoria indicating their attendance. It is pleasing that at least 7 of these cars are compacts. “They love to run” so let’s get them out for this weekend away. Of course again REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL on Tidyhq. https:// jdcsa.tidyhq.com/public/schedule/ events/61424-compact-register-murrayriver-rendezvous-september-2024
Cheers for now! Philip Mob: 0402670 654 Email: philipprior@bigpond.com
2nd (the solar system from your back garden). Stephen Mulligan has also agreed to attend as a speaker with a date to be advised.
Multivalve Register meet bi-monthly. S-Type celebrating 25 years: 1999-2024.
Minutes of the Multivalve Register Meeting held at the Kensi Hotel, Regent Street, Kensington, Thursday 16th May 2024.
Present: Jim & Arcadia Komaromi, Steve & Cecilia Schubert, David Brewer, Lesley Clarke, Bob & Daphne Charman, Geoff Clayton, Tom & Marj Brindle, Ray Smithers & Judy Langdon, Michael Pringle & Jo Orford, Peter & Heather Buck, Walter & Beryl Bullock, Peter & Tricia Clarke, John Castle, Henry Elliott.
Apologies:
Ron & Claire Palmer, Geoff & Margaret Thomas, Valerie Clayton, Graeme & Betty Moore.
Minutes of previous meeting: Moved for acceptance by Bob Charman and seconded by Arcadia Komaromi with no matters arising.
Welcome: The Register welcomed Henry Elliott, from Hallett Cove.
Welfare:
▪ Jim Komaromi has recovered well from his gall bladder operation.
▪ Ron Palmer has had a fall and is in hospital with a broken arm.
Club Business:
1. The Annual Presentation dinner is being held on Saturday 3rd August. Tickets will be available through TidyHQ following the Executive Committee meeting next week.
2. The Ladies Social Group will visit Dunluce Castle in Brighton on Thursday 24th July followed by lunch at the Esplanade Hotel.
3. Speakers have been arranged for the next two general meetings: June 4th (The Stroke Foundation) and July
4. The Executive has approved a donation of $500 for member Rick Luff who is taking part in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride on Sunday May 19th. In conjunction with ‘Movember’, this is to raise funds and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer research.
5. The Compact and XK Registers have a combined lunch run on 30th June to the Carl Lindner museum in Tanunda. Following the museum visit, the group will drive to Mengler Hill Lookout and Sculpture Park to enjoy the view overlooking the Barossa Valley and then to Pindarie winery for lunch. Details on TidyHQ by the end of this week.
6. Log books are due by 30th June latest. Members were reminded that the cars would be unregistered and uninsured if the log books are not updated.
7. 50th Anniversary books: Still available at $45 a copy. Good Christmas presents.
Register Business:
1. An enjoyable lunch run was held last Friday to the Aston Hills Golf Club in Mount Barker and on to The Three Brothers Arms in Macclesfield, a new venue for the Register.
2. Members were asked to give some thought to a Christmas lunch run venue in November.
Car Talk:
◊ Tom Brindle: Has found someone to repair the XJ40 spoiler.
◊ Jim Komaromi: 2007 S-type, a new thermostat has fixed the issue with the fan running on.
◊ John Castle: 2003 S-type. Everything fine.
◊ Henry Elliott: Has owned a 2004 S-type for three years, no issues, runs like a dream.
◊ Ray Smithers: 2010 X-type running well, just over 100,000kms.
◊ Daphne Charman: XF going well. Her half share in Big Red also going well.
◊ Bob Charman: Considering air conditioning for his half share in Big Red (a contact in Bridgewater may be able to do it). S-type going well. The XJ is a lovely car but needs headliner fixing.
◊ David Brewer: 2010 XK, running well but one headlight is on its way out – the xenon has gone pink – a new one is on order with Geoff Mockford.
◊ Jo Orford: The XKR performed well in Tasmania for the National Rally. Now undergoing a full detail inside and out, plus ceramic coating.
◊ Michael Pringle: XE going well, never misses a beat.
◊ Steve Schubert: 1994 XJ40 running well.
◊ Walter Bullock: 1988 XJ40 going well but headliner needs repair.
◊ Peter Clarke: V12 E-type running well. The Mk2 has no power steering but loved the lunch run on Friday. The XKR is for sale, Peter has owned it from new since 2014. Magnificent car.
◊ Geoff Clayton: 2022 E-Pace, 13,000kms. Solitaire carried out its first service a few weeks ago.
◊ Peter Buck: The X308 did almost 3,000kms to Tasmania and back during the National Rally and went like a dream, a pleasure to drive. Needs one new headlight.
▪ Bob Charman reminded modern S-type owners to send photos to Graham Franklin, who is spotlighting the model in the next edition of the magazine.
▪ Michael Pringle confirmed that the Club has been successful in both of the grant applications. The Club will receive $8,067 in total.
Next Meeting Date: Thursday 25th July, The Kensi, 6:00pm for a meal, 7:30pm for the meeting.
Meeting closed at 8:14pm.
Peter Buck Register Secretary
FOR SALE 1985 XJ6 S3 VANDEN PLAS
Very rare car with Heritage Certificate from Jaguar (JDHT) 122,000 kms
Exceptional condition.
REDUCED PRICE - $24,500
Please phone David Seidel 0411 380 388 or 0419 806 866
FOR SALE: Jaguar Mark VII
4 speed manual gearbox. Owned since 1987.
Motor running well when last Reg 1991. Has had bare metal two pack respray. The engine bay and underneath was not done but no rust as far as I know.
Hood lining done in Furflex. The rest of the interior needs finishing. Re chromed bumpers and over riders Grill etc
Headlights have been re-silvered all done by A class metal finishers.
A new cloth wiring loom made Also new split windscreen made (lam)
A lot of new rubbers for the car.
I have the original toolkit as well. Workshop Manual Etc.
Looking for offers
Contact Brenton Harrington (Berri ) 0407 974 478
FOR SALE: NUMBER PLATE
NUB 120
$3,500
Contact - Daniel 0408 100 105
Purchased about 5 years ago.
Always been garaged. 61,000 km
Registered until next year
Work done it so far:
• Total service by classic performance
• Whole cooling system replaced (Southern Radiators)
• All roof seals replaced (Complete Windscreens)
• Not currently running as it has developed a front fuel leak.
The car is in V/G condition. Offering to JDCSA members first and if it doesn’t sell I will advertise it on carsales .
Looking for offers
Charles Munro - 0427178086 charlessmunro@gmail.com
More photos available.
FOR SALE: 1948 Mk IV DHC
3.5 Litre Manual
◊ Understood to be one of seven dropheads in Australia.
◊ Was restored by the prior owner who was an avid collector.
◊ Recently serviced. It is in very good condition (but not concours).
◊ The car is in Kyneton Victoria PRICE $107,500
For details please contact Clinton Tilley on 0417 933 736
WANTED: Jaguar XJ6 Series 3
◊ Must be in excellent condition with no rust.
◊ Preferred colours: any shades of white, deep red or blue.
◊ Member of the Jaguar Drivers Club Canberra.
Happy to pay correct price for the right car.
Please contact Geoff Nickols 0412 299 507
FOR SALE: Borg Warner 12 transmission
BW-12 transmission with torque converter and bell housing. Removed from a running Mk2 Jaguar $680 - Pickup from Flinders Park. Contact - Sergio Cavaiuolo 0414250139
FOR SALE: 1974 XJ6 Series 2
Short wheel base auto.
Over the last 2 years (together with Evan Spartalis), we have returned it to its original condition.
The car drives perfectly.
Excellent mechanical condition with newly refurbished top end. Interior is in excellent original condition with (rare) narrow pleated leather seats. Perfect straight rust free body. Paintwork excellent.
It would be hard to find a better car for the money.
PRICE - $15,000 or near offer
Please ring Mark - 0401444919
FOR SALE Mark X 4.2 Litre
It is original and complete November 1965 build.
Garaged for the last 20 years
Requires attention. Cheap easy start into restoring as it did run 20 years ago.
Please Contact Paul Bajada0408 806 291
SALE: 1985 XJ6 Series 3 Sovereign Auto
With factory electric sunroof and original toolkit, upgraded sound system with phone bluetooth, well maintained.
Selling my lovely car as I have moved into aged care and no longer drive.
PRICE - $13,000 or near offer
Please phone Murray Aitken 0427178086
XJ8 X350 3.5 litre V8
◊ 2003 first registered December 2005
◊ Odometer reading 94,500 km.
◊ Steel blue with oatmeal upholstery.
◊ Sold new by Alf Barbagallo Jaguar. ◊ Two owners from new.
Recent work completed by Stepney Auto Repairs includes:
FOR SALE: 1971 XJ6 Series 1
2nd family ownership Manual with overdrive
Bare metal respray 23 k …perfect Extensive history and expenditure including engine rebuild. Books from new. This is an excellent vehicle and will suit the most exacting enquiries…. Offers around $23,000 which will be proven to the next owner to be money well spent.
Please ring Mark - 0401444919
FOR SALE: 1991 XJ40
◊ Owned for 28 years. 247,404 km
◊ Car meticulously maintained.
◊ Everything works. All receipts.
◊ Original delivery documentation, log books, owner’s manual, tool kit.
◊ Paintwork generally good condition.
Previous work includes:
Aircon retrofit 1999, power steering rack 2000, head lining 2002, fuel pump 2007, all shock absorbers 2008, tappet shims 2008, reconditioned diff 2009, all disc rotors 2009, starter motor 2009, radiator 2017.
PRICE: $14,000
PRICE - $39,000 Andrew Costi - 0411 403 231
Phone Mark at Matrix Engineering 0418 848 646
Well, you have all read the 50th Celebration Book by now, so this crossword should be easy. If you don't have the book please order it though "Events on TidyHQ".
2. Who was the editor in 2001
5. Which club member put on a diving suit
6. Who was the Patron from 1988-2012
11. Club members raced what type of XJ
14. Who was the famous test driver for Jaguar
16. What was the famous name used in the 2008 SS Border Run
17. How many editors have we had (no duplicates)
18. Which model group was the first to be formed within the club
20. Who was the principal founder of Jaguar cars
1. What was the special award read out by Ray Smithers
3. What was Barry Kitts' other name at Christmas
4. What car did our current editor have that sounded like a 'low flying aircraft'
5. What was the name of the machine the early Classic Marque committee used
7. Who was on crutches in 1981
8. Who is member 56 (surname)
9. What are the initials of the Association that assists with Log Books
10. What was the name given to the caravan owners within the club
12. What is the name given to members within a model group
13. Who was the inventor of the J-Gate
15. How many years has the club been incorporated
19. Hill where was the 11th Jaguar National Rally held
20. Who was Jaguars Chief Engineer who the club saw
Answers next month.
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The last of the F-Types boarding a train and leaving the Castle Bromwich, Birmingham plant.
12 September 2016. Jaguar announced that the mid-sized premium XE sport sedan was to be built at Castle Bromwich - marking the return of all Jaguar sports and saloon car manufacturing to the Birmingham plant. The Jaguar XE was the first model developed using Jaguar's advanced, Lightweight Aluminium Architecture. Fast forward to Wednesday the 22 May 2024, which marked the day that the XE (along with the XF and F-Type) ceased production.
June XK, 7, 8, 9 Register
July E, F, GT Register
August Compact Register
September Multivalve Register
October XJ, Mk 10, 420G
Classic Marque is the official magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia (JDCSA). The opinions and views expressed in published articles are wholly those of the respective authors, and are not necessarily those of Jaguar, the Editor, the Club, or its members.
Advertisers and sponsors who place advertisements in the magazine do so because they value their association with the JDCSA. Placement of these advertisements should not necessarily be taken to mean the Club endorses the services offered.
Minutes of the JDCSA General Meeting held on Tuesday 7th May 2024, at The Junction, 470 Anzac Highway, Camden Park, SA 5038. Meeting opened at 7:32pm.
Present: As per TidyHQ registrations and signature sheet held by the Secretary.
Apologies: Peter & Ros Holland, Graeme & Betty Moore, Geoff Thomas, David Bicknell.
New Members: Members welcomed Dion and Alison Jensen to their first general meeting since joining the Club last year.
Minutes Of The Last Meeting: Moved for acceptance by Peter Buck and seconded by Bruce Davis with one correction under the Compact Register report – the date for Jag Day is Sunday 27th October and not the 29th October. There was no business arising.
Welfare: There have been no reports of welfare issues since the April meeting.
President (Michael Pringle): The President’s report is in the latest issue of the magazine. Additionally:
▪ The Executive has approved a donation of $500 for member Rick Luff who is taking part in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride on Sunday May 19th. In conjunction with ‘Movember’, this is to raise funds and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer research.
▪ We are still awaiting a decision re the two grants applied for with the Government.
▪ A request was received from the National Library in Canberra for a copy of the 50th anniversary book – Tim White has arranged.
▪ The Collingrove Hill Climb is being held on Sunday 6th October for those who would like to take part. Details can be found on the Sporting Car Club of SA website.
▪ If anyone is aware of a contact who can detail a Jaguar and carry out expert paint correction, please let Michael have the details.
▪ A point of interest discovered during the National Rally in Tasmania about the divide between north and south. When Tasmania was first settled, a line was drawn on the 42nd parallel; the Army controlled the southern half, the Navy controlled the north and there has been a rivalry ever since.
▪ Leaflets and details of the National Rally to be held in Bathurst in 2025 are available this evening for those who may be interested.
Vice President (Graeme Moore): No report.
Secretary (Steve Weeks):
▪ Correspondence has been received from the various Clubs that took part in the Combined Club run on the 26th April, thanking the organisers.
▪ An email has been received about a Swap Meet in Strathalbyn on the 13th October. Details will be given in the next edition of the Classic Marque.
▪ Three letters have been received during the month from members who have sold their Jaguar cars and are resigning from the Club. Details have been passed to the Membership Secretary.
▪ Hard copies of magazines from other Jaguar Clubs will no longer be received and should be available online. Once the link has been confirmed, details will be published in the Classic Marque.
▪ A letter of thanks has been sent to Hastwell & Lightfoot for their hospitality during the McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic 2024.
▪ Post is being re-directed for log books from the Club’s PO Box in Halifax Street to the Log Book Secretary’s home address for three months.
Treasurer (Heather Buck): Preparing for the end of the financial year.
Membership (Daphne Charman):
Averaging 2-3 new members a month, one received so far for May. Long term average is net 20 member increase per year. Paying members currently = 361 family and 138 individual memberships.
Editor (Graham Franklin):
▪ 635 copies of the magazine were sent out this month and the Classic Marque is receiving an average of 1,000 hits on the website.
▪ Next month will feature a special on the modern S-type which is celebrating 25 years. Graham would like members with these Jaguars to send in photographs of their cars.
Log Books (Bob Charman):
The 25-year rule has resulted in the FHMC issuing a further 10,000 new log books. It was stressed that if log books are not updated by 1st July, cars will be unregistered and uninsured. The Federation has given Clubs 8 weeks after that date to provide a list of those who have not renewed. The Club has 792 log books to process by then and members are asked to send them in with a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Postage is currently $1.50.
Regalia (Graeme & Betty Moore): No report.
MSCA (Barry Kitts): The 6-hour event was held on 5th May.
Library (Tom Brindle): A selection of books, magazines and DVDs available this evening.
Ladies Group (Tricia Clarke):
▪ The next event is a visit to Dunluce Castle in Brighton on Thursday 23rd May followed by lunch at the Esplanade Hotel. Details on TidyHQ.
▪ Arrangements for the annual presentation dinner on Saturday 3rd August are progressing well. The event should be available for booking on TidyHQ by the end of this week.
Multivalve Register (Peter Buck): A lunch run has been organised for Friday 10th May and the next Register meeting is at The Kensi on Thursday 16th May, a week earlier than normal.
Compact Register (Phil Prior):
▪ The combined run on the 26th April with the XK Register was a great success and Phil thanked Steve Weeks for his hard work in organising the event. The two Registers work well together.
▪ The next Compact Register meeting is on Tuesday May 14th at the Maid of Auckland .
▪ The Old Crocks Run on the 5th May was a great success. 23 cars represented the Club.
▪ Planning is well in advance for the Murray River Rendezvous in Mildura in September. 15 cars have registered so far including 6 cars from Victoria. Details on TidyHQ.
SA Jag Day on the 27th October is at the Wigley Reserve in Glenelg. The Austin Seven Club has been invited, plus the Lanchester owned by John Whittaker, a member of our Club. The first meeting of the committee will be held before the next general meeting in June. Please contact Phil Prior if you would like to help with the arrangements.
At this point members were advised that the Lanchester should be added to the objectives of the Club. This will entail a change to the Constitution and may be made at a Special General Meeting in September following the AGM.
XJ Register (Bob Charman):
The usual monthly Register meeting is tomorrow night. A lunch run is being organised for Sunday 14th July to Mount Mary.
E, F & GT Register (Bruce Davis):
About 17 cars took part in last month’s successful visit to Gilbert’s Motor Museum with lunch at the Greenman Inn. The next Register meeting is at The Kensi on the 15th May.
SS & Pushrod Register (Brenton Hobbs):
A lunch is being held on the 19th May at The Kitchen Farm Pantry in Mount Barker to celebrate the Register’s 50th anniversary. Registrations will close at the end of this week to allow final numbers to be supplied to the venue. Commemorative badges are also for sale and can be ordered through TidyHQ for $25.00 each.
XK 7, 8 & 9 Register (Steve Weeks): Working well with the Compact Register. The next Register meeting is on the 26th May. Details on TidyHQ. GENERAL BUSINESS:
▪ Peter Clarke is selling his XKR. Contact him if interested.
▪ Dave Burton would like to step down as the Club’s FHMC representative and is looking for someone to take over the role. The FHMC meets every two months and represents 160 Clubs with 50,000 conditionally registered vehicles.
▪ Moira Lugg will check the Club post office box in Halifax Street for mail, taking over from Dave Burton.
Next Meeting:
The next meeting will be held in the Stables Ballroom at The Junction on Tuesday 4th June – there will be a guest speaker from the Stroke Foundation.
The President ended the evening with an amusing story and closed the meeting at 8:18pm. .
Club Postal Address: PO Box 6020, Halifax Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Club Web Site / Email
Web: www.jdcsa.com.au
Email: jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com
President: Michael Pringle
Mobile: 0418 311 422 president.jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com
Vice President: Graeme Moore. Mobile: 0467 066 797 vicepresident.jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com
Treasurer: Heather Buck Mobile: 0432 549 086 treasurer.jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com
Monthly Meetings: 1st Tuesday of the month (Feb - Dec) 7.30pm at “The Junction”, 470 Anzac Highway, Camden Park. (Near the Morphettville Racecourse). Members can choose to have a meal from 6.00pm prior to the meeting.
Secretary/Public Officer: Steve Weeks Mobile: 0414 952 416 secretary.jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com
Membership Secretary: Daphne Charman Phone: (08) 8248 4111 Mobile: 0404 999 200 membership.jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com
Committee Member: Tricia Clarke Phone: 0422 128 066 triciaclarke_1@hotmail.com
SS, Mk IV, & Mk V- Meet 3rd Wednesday each month. Brenton Hobbs. ssregister.jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com
XK & MK 7, 8, 9 - Meet TBA Steve Weeks: 0414 952 416 xk789register.jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com
Mk 1, 2, S Type, 420 (Compact) - Meet TBA Phil Prior. Mobile: 0402 670 654. compactregister.jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com
XJ, 420G, & MK X - Meet Second Wednesday of each month. Bob Charman: (08) 8248 4111 xjregister.jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com
E, F & GT - Meet 3rd Thursday of every second month. Bruce Davis efgtregister.jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com
Multi-Valve - Meet 4th Thursday of the odd Calendar month Peter Buck Mobile: 0421 061 883 multivalveregister.jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com
Jaguar Ladies Social Group: Tricia Clarke. Mobile: 0422 128 066. Email: triciaclarke_1@hotmail.com
Log Books: Bob Charman Phone: 8248 4111. E: logbookofficer.jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com
Regalia: Graeme & Betty Moore. Mobile: 0467 066 797. E: regalia.jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com
Librarian: Tom Brindle. Phone (08) 8387 0051. E: librarian.jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com
TidyHQ Administrator: Tim White. Mobile: 0419 809 021. E: thqadmin.jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com
Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs (FHMC) Club Representative: David Burton Mobile: 0417 566 225
Archives: Peter Holland, Dave Burton, Graham Franklin Email: jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com
Public Officer: Steve Weeks Mobile: 0414 952 416. E: publicofficer.jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com
Australian Council of Jaguar Clubs (ACJC) Club Representative: Phil Prior. Mobile: 0402 670 654. acjc.jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com
Editor/Events Coordinator: Graham Franklin Mobile: 0490 074 671
Email: editor.jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com.
Marque Sports Car Association (MSCA) Club Representative: Barry Kitts: 0412 114 109
All British Day Club Representative: Fred Butcher: 0428 272 863
Technical Officer: Geoff Mockford Phone: (08) 8332 3366 Mobile: 0438 768 770
Club Registration (For MR334 Application Form)
• Bob Charman: (08) 8248 4111 - M: 0421 482 007
• Geoff Mockford: 0438 768 770
• Evan Spartalis: (08) 8362 8116 - M: 0408 827 919
• Roger Adamson: 0421 482 007
• Tim White: 0419 809 021
Web Master: Vacant webmanager.jdcsa@mail.tidyhq.com
