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George McCallum's

JAGUAR

T he name Jaguar spells success:successon the most famous racing circuits in the world, and commercial successon every market where the make wason offer. At its launch in March 1961, the E-type not only stole the show but also every headline. Enzo Ferrari described the Jaguar as the most beautiful carin the world.

In 1961 it hada 265bhp 3.8-litre engine and four-speed manual 'box. A claimed top speed of 150mphwasa little optimistic for standard production versions, but with a list price of £2097 for the Roadster and £2196 for the Coupe, no-one seemed to care- it was half the price of its more exotic rivals. Racing drivers and celebrities alike were soon flocking to buy anE-Type. TheE-Type soldiered on until 1975, when it was replaced by the XJ-S.

Today, the E-Typeis rightly regarded asa blue-chip classic.

George McCallum purchased this Jaguar E-Type Mark IIIin December 2015.

A few updates were done to it to date. Mainly the Seat Upholstery, redone in perforated leather with new seat springs.

Mechanically the original carburettors and manifolds were removed and replaced with six dual throat carburettors and manifolds with new electronic ignition and coil. A new two-inch stainless-steel exhaust, including mufflers were fitted.

"I have put all original parts into storage, if they need be reinstalled in the future", says George. "The E-Typewas my dream and I'm now living that dream!"

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- 27 June 2021

Wow oh wow... What an event the2021 Noosa Hillclimb was! The24th year ofthe event has seen132 drivers putting themselves and their vehicles tothe test, as they weaved through 1500 metres of bitumen, steering through 14 tight & moderately sweeping corners.

For Justin McCarthy it certainly was exciting ashe celebrated his81st Birthday doing the thinghe loves..racing his 1925 Austin 7upthe Hillashehadbeen doing for many years. It was also Birthday celebrations forour Pizza Vendor and another Racing Driver!

Butthe Super Stars for2021 who Wowed the crowd were: Professional racing Driver Broc Feeney, and Supercar Champion Fabian Coulthard. Major Sponsor Reed&Co also brought 14 cars tothe track aspartof"THE REED TEAM". It was also afirstfor Adrian Reedtorace-18th place overall congratulations!

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Our Club had23 entries over the weekend. Our fastest Young Member was Calvin Atkinson with16th position overall and first inthe Sports 2 seater Class -well done.

A clean sweep for Club members: Ray Mullerthe winner intheV8 Muscle carsclass, Wayne Aherne second and Bruce Dekker 3rd - Great racing results!

The event racing Sponsor also were onthe podium: Adrian Reedforthis First timeracingat thehill came 18th over alland Jason Mc Garry from Eureka Landscaping wonthe Clubman 1601- 2000cc class &position 'lO"overall. We would liketo thank Jason &his team assisting ourclubina tremendous way long before the event, thepull down &cleanup afterwards .. also forthe plants inthe Gear Garden - Many thanks. EUREKA

Longracing Member Peter Dutkowski came 3rd inthe2 seater 2001- 3000cc class. Stillracing toowasRobvan Wegen but think that sonBen (16Th overall) hasthe speed now. Another long time racer attheHillis Max Stephenson who took tothe podiun once again winner ofthe Regularity class -his beautiful Aston Martin was defenitely the best Classic Racing car in thepits. Congratulations.

I would liketo mention Scott Bingham too who could not have allhisRunsonthe track.. but had more runsinthepits helping..stilla great result foryouand hopefully youwill have all your runsonthe track next time!

And behind the scenes were the Noosa Beach Classic Car Club commitee, Volunteers, Support Members andthe Racers Super Support team. ABig thank YoutoALL.A special Thanks toJon Carroll, Mike &KateRider for all their hard work, months before the event. Also, Peter Quinn, Colin Fabri, Tony Tyrrell, Karen Ho, Kel Bankin, Ian Anderson, and Adam Krueger. Lastbutnot least Congratulations tothe OVERALL WINNER: Warwick Hutchinson CONGRATULATIONS!