E, F & GT Register Meeting

The meeting opened with a welcome to all present, including members returning to meetings after some time away, Douglas and Richard MacLean, Ian Ridley and Brian Boyd. A special welcome back to Chris Lake after a lengthy period of convalescence. Suzanne reported on the run to Mintaro and beyond. All members of the run agreed it was a very enjoyable two-day jaunt and one which can be considered again in the future. Suzanne discussed future events that are all published on TidyHQ. January will be a month of rest before a Register meeting at the collection of Jeremy Cordeau in February; details of which are also on TidyHQ. A run to the collection of Chris and Christine Waldock in May is also in the planning. Di Adamson brought us up to speed on SA Jag Day and the VALO Adelaide 500. There is still need for more convertibles for the Adelaide 500, so if you are interested in a lap or two of the track with a racing driver in the passenger seat, please get in touch with Di on 0407 862 758. The Jaguar National Rally and 50th Anniversary Dinner in 2023 were discussed and plans are well underway for both celebrations. Suzanne asked the question on use of TidyHQ. It is pleasing to see all members find the site easy to manage. Once business was concluded, Suzanne handed over to Alan Baker for an update on the D-Type under construction. Alan has made considerable headway with his D-Type since our last visit. Alan outlined the design problems that he has had to address to achieve future registration. Although it looks like a 1957 Jaguar, it needs to meet today’s compliance and engineering requirements. The list of items that need to be met is endless, and Alan has painstakingly progressed through each one. There will undoubtable be more to tackle.

If the D-Type ends up like his E-Type, as it will undoubtedly will, it will be something very special. Alan is hopeful that it may be on the road this time next year. Thanks very much again to Alan & Pam Baker for making such an enjoyable Register meeting.

Suzanne Jarvis Register Secretary

In the background is Alan’s highly distinctive Series 1 E-Type . The car featured in UK “Classic Jaguar Magazine” (February/March 2021)