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Club Directory
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Club Patron Peter Holland Technical Officer XK & MK 7, 8, and 9 Phone: (08) 8271 0048 Geoff Mockford Robin Ide (08) 8332 3366 / 0438 768 770 Mobile: 0428 816 678 President Julian Lugg Librarian [email protected] Mobile: 0417 882 930 Tom Brindle SS & Daimler [email protected] (08) 8387 0051 Bob Kretschmer Vice President Philip Prior Log Books David Burton Phone: Phone: (08) 8276 6136 [email protected] Mobile: 0402 670 654 0417 566 225 [email protected] MK 1, 2, S, & 420 (Compact) [email protected] Angela & David Rogers Inspectors— Treasurer Heather Buck Mobile: 0419 837 558 Mobile: 0432 549 086 Club Registration [email protected] [email protected] Geoff Mockford 0438768770 XJ, 420G, & MKX Evan Spartalis 08 83628116 Secretary Alan Bartram Bob Charman Onslow Billinghurst 08 83251971 Phone: (08) 8248 4111 Mobile: 0418 818 950 Alan Baker 0429097729 [email protected] [email protected] Ron Palmer 0418855597 E-Type, F-Type, & Grand Editor Dane Wilden Robin Ide 0428816678 Malcolm Adamson 0418856731 Tourer Mobile: 0431 058 951 Thomas Herraman [email protected] Roger Adamson 0421052518 Bob Charman 08 82484111 Mobile: 0428616423 Membership Secretary 0421482007 [email protected] Daphne Charman [email protected] Tim White 0419809021 Phone: (08) 8248 4111 Peter Holland 08 82710048 Multi-Valve Mobile: 0404 999 200 Richard Shipman 0417843808 Peter Buck [email protected] Mobile: 0421 061 883 Club Representatives Events Coordinators [email protected] Australian Council of Jaguar Arcadia & Jim Komaromi Clubs (ACJC) Mobile: 0421 185 168 Tim White 0419 809 021 [email protected] [email protected] Classic Marque
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Club Torque The President’s Rap Thank you to all those members Our club is in a strong position and was pleased to who attended the AGM in I look forward to another great meet some new September. year. members and it I was pleased to be returned as On a recent trip to the UK, Moira was great to see President for another year and & I had the opportunity to visit the number of congratulate the new executive Wappenbury Hall and meet with Series 1 XJs and Mark 5s that were committee on their election. I Scott Shearman who was one of on display. Thanks for the donations would like to thank and our guest speakers at the National to the Salvos and congratulations to congratulate Tim for his Rally. Scott shared some of his Phil on his organisation of the outstanding work on the executive plans for promoting Jaguars at his event. committee for the last 14 years. We new home. We look forward to Our club calendar is busy for the are pleased that he will continue to seeing Scott when he visits rest of the year with register and be the Public Officer for our club Adelaide. club events as well as other and he also represents us on the We also attended the Jaguar motoring events. ACJC (Australian Council of Jaguar Drivers Club National Day at Our December general meeting will Clubs) where he has been elected Woburn Abbey and were surprised again be a special Christmas President. Thanks also go to retiring to see a Victorian XK120 present. I function held downstairs at the register secretaries Alan Baker and estimate there were about 300 Police Club with meals from 6pm. Malcolm Adamson. vehicles on display and it was Enjoy your Jaguar motoring, I would also like to congratulate great to see a number of rare cars.
Ron & Claire Palmer, and Tom & I would like to thank all those who Marj Brindle on being awarded life were able to attend the memberships for their service to President’s Picnic on Sunday Julian the club – a well deserved honour. October 14th at Serafino Winery. I
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Due to our Editors heavy work load donations received for our I would like to hear from anyone with new job expectations I am community support service at the wishing to register an interest in Salvation Army Noarlunga they pleased to be able to prepare this will be a great support to our such a register. edition of Classic Marque. clients Please note publicity in this edition This edition will be a combined Thanks again” for ALL EURO DAY and All BRITISH edition for October / November. There has been some discussion DAY, both events require I am pleased to be able to join with recently about the idea of the registration so please check out the our president in thanking club commencement of a new register promo in this edition for more members for their support of our within the club. The idea is to start detail. recent “President’s Picnic”. This what might be called the could well be a regular event, Modified Jaguar and Sports Philip maybe complimenting SA JAG DAY Register. As the name suggests in the autumn months of the year. this register will seek to attract We invite your feedback on this members, and hopefully in suggestion. particular younger members who are interested in customising and/ A big thankyou to all who or modifying their cars as well as contributed to the CATS and CANS having an emphasis on sporting collection. We received a thank you events. Technical sessions and note from the Salvation Army on workshop visits could well be a the Clubs Facebook site as follows, feature of the register along with Thanks so much for the food “ participation in regularity events.
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GUIDE DOGS CHARITY SUPPORTS NEW JAGUAR I-PACE SAFETY SOUNDS
With no engine sound, the electric Jaguar I-PACE required a new way to warn blind, visually im- paired and other vulnerable road users it is approaching at low speed. With no engine sound, the electric Jaguar I-PACE required a The alert increases in pitch and volume in line with the new way to warn blind, visually impaired and other vulner- speed of the vehicle and, when in reverse, is accompanied able road users it is approaching at low speed. by an additional tone that indicates the change in direction. AVAS is not required at higher speeds as there is sufficient Jaguar has designed a unique Audible Vehicle Alert System wind and tyre noise for pedestrians to hear the zero- (AVAS) for its first EV that meets and exceeds all forthcom- emissions vehicle approaching. ing global legislation. Jaguar’s engineers have developed a sound that can be heard at speeds up to 20km/h and ex- Jaguar unveiled the I-PACE, its first all-electric vehicle, earli- ceeds the 56dB(A) minimum required by forthcoming Euro- er this year to deliver sustainable sports car performance, pean legislation – the strictest in the world – for all new EVs next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) technology and from July 2019. five-seat SUV practicality. The I-PACE’s sound was tested by members of Guide Dogs Fitted with a state-of-the-art 90kWh lithium-ion battery, for the Blind, the UK’s leading charity for people affected by two Jaguar-designed motors and a bespoke aluminium sight loss, as part of the testing undertaken by Jaguar. It structure, the I-PACE is capable of 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds also marks the start of an on-going relationship between and a range of up to 292 miles (WLTP). the two organisations. Jaguar’s engineers worked for four years to develop a soundtrack that is audible yet discreet and cannot be heard from inside the vehicle. Initial attempts to create a noise inspired by the sound of sci-fi spacecraft had to be shelved after pedestrians reacted by looking up to the sky, rather than at the road, as the vehicle approached. Engineers tested sounds in a number of environments, in- cluding an anechoic chamber (specialist echo-free room) and various urban scenarios, before settling on the final sound for the I-PACE. It is emitted from a speaker located behind the front grille, can be heard in every direction and cannot be disengaged.
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President’s Picnic Serafino Winery
A great day was had by all at the Presidents Picnic, some did choose to take advantage of the fine dining Serafino Winery, McLaren Vale on Sunday 14th October. in the Winery Restaurant. Approximately 65 cars joined in the event that was The variety of cars present was terrific with cars arranged in lieu of the Annual SA JAG DAY this year ranging from the Jaguar Mk IV right through to the given that the club had been responsible for the fabulous F Types. We were pleased to see some new National Rally and the National Jaguar Display Day in members joining in on the occasion. April. It may well be that the “President’s Picnic” becomes The weather was kind despite threatening at times to an annual event. The suggestion is to have it in the spoil the party. With rain and wind threatening around Autumn months (March / April) to compliment SA JAG 1.30pm we did break up a little earlier than we may DAY in the Spring. have otherwise done. It was good to see 12 Jaguar XJ Series 1 cars present to celebrate their 50th Anniversary and 5 Jaguar Mk V cars to celebrate their 70th Anniversary. Many thanks to the owners of these cars for displaying them on the day. Whilst most people enjoyed a picnic lunch in the beautiful grounds of the winery overlooking the lake,
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Club Torque General Meeting Minutes
this month. All going well. Meeting closed 7.45pm Jaguar Drivers Club of SA General Meeting Log Books: Dave Burton reported Next meeting at the Police Club, is September 2018 starting to slow down a bit. Tuesday the 2nd October, 2018, A.C.J.C. Tim White has been 7.00pm Meeting Opened Pres. Julian Lugg appointed President of the A.C.J.C. Jaguar Drivers Club of SA welcomed all the people for Regalia: Ron Palmer reported General Meeting attending and informed the General on a number of items he has for October 2018 Meeting would be short because of tonight. the Annual General Meeting to Event Coordinator: Jim follow. reported on the upcoming events. Opening: President Julian Lugg Apologies: Malcolm Adamson, Ray Also, in the club magazine. welcomed everyone and opened & Barb Offe, Roger & Di Adamson. the meeting at 7.35pm. There were M.S.C.A. Barry asked for flag 62 members present. Welfare: Arcadia Kamaromi marshals for upcoming event. wished to thank all those who sent Apologies: Malcolm Adamson, Ann Library: Tom has many books and best wishes during her recent trips Fletcher, Philip Prior, Peter & Kath DVD’s tonight and asked for all to to hospital. Taylor, Dave Burton, Arcadia take some of the magazines which Komaromi, Antony & Bronnie Minutes of Previous Meeting: he didn’t want to take home. Veale, Bill Brown, Ray Smithers, Approved Register Secretaries: All Registers Barry & Hazel Brown, Doug & Sue Business Arising: Nil had nothing to report. Harrison, Angela Rogers. Presidents Report: Julian Lugg Meeting then informed that the Previous Minutes: Minutes of the reported on his recent trip to the Executive had received several General Meeting held on Tuesday UK where he attended the British members’ nominations for 4th September 2018 had not been Jag Day held at Woburn Abby on received by most members. – Life Membership. Julian then asked Sunday the 5th August. He was matter deferred. that Ron and Claire Palmer and disappointed only about 250 -300 Tom and Marj Brindle please leave Member Welfare: The following cars on display. Many of which has the room. Julian then outlined the members were absent for various modifications and not original. many years of continuous health-related matters or family Made contact with Scott Sherman, membership and the tremendous bereavement & the meeting wishes who has bought the home of Sir work and effort they had each a speedy recovery to Bill Brown, William Lyons. Scott may address achieved. The membership was Doug Harrison & Geoff Thomas. one of our meetings when next in them asked to vote on each Adelaide. Julian thanks Vice Pres President (Julian): Julian reported couple. The vote for each was Phil Prior for filling in for his that the Bay To Birdwood Run was unanimous. absence. very successful with good Club Ron, Claire, Tom and Marj were representation from those Vice President: Phil Prior they invited back into the meeting Registers eligible for the Event. reminded the meeting about the and informed that they had all President’s Picnic in Oct, and not to Julian reminded members of the been voted by the club as Life forget the Cats and Cans on the information already included in Members. day. THE BOTTOM LINE previous meetings re the following Congratulations were given to th Secretary Report: Alan “President’s Picnic” Sunday 14 them all by Julian to a standing Bartram absent October, esp. XJ & MkV owners ovation by the membership. National Rally 2019 at Albury Treasurer: N.T.R. Julian then thanked the XJ Mk10 Wadonga in March/April. Membership: Daphne Charman 420G Register for doing the National Rally 2020 will be at WA reported two new memberships for minutes and supper. Congratulations to all the new The Official Monthly Magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia 10
Office Bearers following the Moonta Run 9-10 March, 14 Sporting Car Club to see Goodwood September AGM- entrants to date but hoping for Revival was successful – looking to .Julian said he is receiving more cars, Heritage Run, Climb To opening it up to whole club in the numerous enquiries re forth- The Eagle, All British Day Sunday future. 10th Feb. (Entries close 15th Nov.) coming motoring events via CM. SS, Mk1V & MkV ( Bob): Malcolm Enjoy your vehicles & have fun. Please see the Web site for further Adamson has retired from details administration duties within the Vice President (Philip): Philip is Club Organization after many years away. Librarian (Tom & Marj): Tom advised he has lots of interesting but still remains a strong member Secretary (Alan): There is a bit going books, interstate magazines & with several Registers. on behind the scenes – stay tuned. DVD’s as usual plus heaps of older Preparing for our Border Run with Treasurer (Heather): Past Treasurer magazines laid out on the floor for Victorians 2nd to 5th Nov. at Swan Tim White introduced Heather Buck free. Hill, Run No.44. as the new Treasurer – Heather Regalia ( Ron): The new range of Planning already in hand for 4-State who has many years experience products will soon be available Border Run to Forbes September working as a bookkeeper and with with new Logos. Access will be via 2019, (every third year). data bases/MYOB. the web site. Tim & Heather are proceeding with MSCA (Barry): Barry advised that Pleasant BBQ at Bruce & Ann an orderly transfer of information, next meeting at Collingrove will be Fletcher’s last Sunday. bank signatories and the like. for historic vehicles. XK and Mk 7,8,9 (Robin): The Membership (Daphne): Very quiet at Ferrari cars will soon be racing at Register’s main event for October is the moment. The three new The Bend followed by the Super the run to Camperdown, Victoria to members previously mentioned are Sprint at Mallala. meet with people from the coming along. There are plenty of Registers: Victorian XK register from Monday enquiries stemming from the broad 22 October to Wednesday 24th. coverage of the NR including the Compact (David & Angela)- NTR General Business: Christmas Dinner. Victorian magazine. XJ (Bob)- NTR President Julian mentioned that it Editor (Dane): Dane is away. An e- Multivalve (Peter)- We had a great was proposed that the event be just mail version has recently been 4 day run with 8 cars to Victoria a social get together however there made available which suits some over the long w/end, visiting was a clear desire from members members. Horsham, Hamilton & Naracoorte, there should be some form of Log Books (Dave): Dave is away. The organized by Tony Human & entertainment. Club has been required to notify Gabriella Orford. the MVA that one member has not The matter will be reviewed. complied with official Our Christmas Lunch run to the Lady Links Bay Resort in Closure: Julian thanked the SS requirements. Normanville on Sunday 25th Register for supper and minute th ACJC (Tim): Next meeting 12 November will include a Register taking and closed the meeting at October.Nothing else to report. Meeting. All welcome – full details 8.35pm. Event Co-ordination (Arcadia/Jim): to follow. Jim mentioned the following E-Type /F-Type/ Grand Tourer forthcoming events- (Tom) The recent meeting at
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Ron and Claire Palmer and Tom Thirteen register members enjoyed XK, MK 7, 8 and 9 Register and Marj Brindle were awarded the guided tour and the scones and September 2018 Life Membership. cream at this historic venue. President’s Picnic will be on Sunday Camperdown Run Will be Monday 14 October at Serafino’s winery. In 22 to Wednesday 24 October plus from 9.00 to 10.00am and out at travel time. Quite a few from our Robin opened the meeting at 2.00pm. Picnic lunch or book at register have expressed interest in 7.40pm and welcomed everyone the restaurant. No BYO. You can going and entries are still open. Peg and especially Dinu who was buy drinks from the winery. and Moira agreed to ‘co-ordinate attending his first Register meeting. arrangements in a light handed Dinu has a Mark 7 which he used as 50th National Rally Will be in way’. daily driver in the past, and after Albury-Wodonga from 29 March being in storage for some years, he to 1 April 2019 and is being November Register Meeting Will is now planning to get the car organised by the JCC Vic. The post be at 7.30pm on Wednesday the 7th running again. rally tour will be in the at Peter and Ros Holland’s and the Yarrawonga/Echuca area. Four usual reminder will be circulated Attendance:Julian and Moira Lugg, couples and their cars from our closer to the time. Rod and Peggy Davis, Peter and register are planning to attend and Judy Goodale, John and Lindsey Register Christmas lunch Sun. 9 Julian will keep XK owners Williams, Rob and Vicki Loffler, Dec. a similar format to recent informed about co-ordinating Peter and Ros Holland, Robin and years at the Lugg’s at Springton. travel, accommodation and XK- Deidre Ide and Sue Harrison. Details closer to the time. specific events. Apologies: Wendy and Onslow Car Talk Members reported briefly Club Christmas Function Planned Billinghurst, Ossie and Rayeena on their cars, but the main for 4 December at the Police Club Petrucco, Dave Burton, Steve discussion was around helping sort and will be ‘low key with emphasis Schubert, Graeme and Fiona out issues with the Harrisons’ Mk 9. on opportunities to socialize’. Schultz, John Dunning and Doug Choice of about 4 main courses and Sue Harrison. Election of Register Secretary Peter and a few desserts for the meal Holland assumed the chair for the Club Business: and no supper and no election with the result that Robin entertainment. Ide was elected for the 2018/19 Club AGM Members noted that the Club year. Club AGM had been held on the Register Business: Tuesday night before our meeting Closure Julian thanked Robin and Recent Event Robin thanked Peg and that a new treasurer, Heather Deidre for hosting the meeting and for organising the visit to Cummins Buck, had been elected. All other Robin closed the formal part of the House on Sunday 5 August. elected officers were re-elected. meeting at 8.20pm
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Welfare: Geoff Thomas has gone IF YOU BOUGHT RAY OFFE’S SHOES Compact Register into Ashford Hospital for a new LAST YEAR – BRING THEM ALONG – Mk 1, Mk 2, S Type, 420 heart valve. Best wishes from the HE NEEDS THEM NOW. Register. Next Meeting 14th November, at General Business: Shannon’s. 7.30pm all welcome. BOB CHARMAN th The Compact Register did not meet Xmas Dinner 7 December. this month choosing instead to Cruising Yacht Club. Money now Multivalve attended the President’s Picnic. due. September 2018 Our next meeting will be the November Register Meeting – Christmas picnic on Sunday 9th Auction night. December to be held at Oaklands Xmas Meeting Police Club. Stacey Meeting opened at 7:40pm Reserve and Wetlands. Entry off Saliba singing. following dinner. Oaklands Road at the Hendrie Car Talk: Street lights. Next meeting people to give some Ron & Rosie Bailey High beam thought to holding the meeting More detail will posted via email. switch U/S either at the Police Club or the Angela and David Rogers Robin & Roseanne Bullock had the Cremorne Hotel, due to the noise in ding fixed– all good. the Cremorne Hotel at this George Calvert Had bit of trouble meeting. After discussion we XJ, Mk 10, 420G Register replacing a spark plug. decided to begin the meeting at 6:00pm, as this is a quieter time, October 2018 Bob & Daphne Charman BMW torched, bought a Ford Festiva. followed by dinner. John & Claire Evans New plugs The Club welcomed new member and points on ‘S’ Type. Plugs may Present: Steve Attard, Ron & Rosie Barry (apologies, didn’t catch his have been the originals. surname). Bailey, Robin & Roseanne Bullock, John Flanigan XJ6 Having Walter & Beryl Bullock, Andrew trouble with a petrol tank. Tony Human mentioned the need Byles, George Calvert, Tony Roger Frinsdorf Sold XJ8 to for a larger, perhaps permanent, Charlston, Bob & Daphne Queensland – where it came from. venue as members houses are too Charman, John & Claire Evans, John Don Heartfield XJ6 took windows small to accommodate the Flanigan, Roger Frinsdorf, Don out of burnt car. Don’t work. numbers we now have at our Heartfield, Peter Holland, Fay Tony Charlston Ser 3, blew the meetings. Leyton, Gary & Oggi Monrad, Louis head. Repaired and going well. Drive itinerary for Victoria run Marafiotti, John Manifold, Graeme John Manifold X Type from supplied to participants. Agreed to & Betty Moore, Paul Moore, David Sydney. 2.5L Lovely car. meet 8:30am at Toll Gate truck & Angela Nicklin, Trevor & Raylene Trevor Norley Got a speeding stop. Norley, Ray & Barb Offe, Borys ticket. Bought new GP Potiuch, Phil Prior, Evan & Andrea Borys Potiuch Series 1 may not be Peter to send out reminder for Spartalis, Noel Thornley. ready for the week end. Christmas lunch at Lady Links Bay th Apologies: Don & Kathy Tyrrell, Ros Phil Prior Found problem with Resort on November 25 for Holland and Darryl Leyton, Geoff & exhaustTHE – I BOTTOMthink. LINE booking numbers. Margaret Thomas, David Bicknell. Noel Thornley Car almost ready Tony told his “needle in the for Sunday at President’s Picnic. Previous Minutes: Approved in haystack” joke...... Ray Offe: Many Series 3 parts absence of magazine. available. Get in touch. No car talk as the venue had New Members: The meeting All others had nothing to report. become too noisy for people to be welcomed Tony Charlston and John able to hear. REMEMBER – NOVEMBER Manifold. MEETING IS AUCTION NIGHT. Meeting closed at 8:02pm. The Official Monthly Magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia 13
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E F and GT Register October2018
The E F and GT Register held their meeting at Richmond’s last night. We had a great turn out due to ideal weather. New cars for register members included a F Type and XKR. Alan B presented on 2 of the 50 museums he recently visited in the UK/US. See you all next month. Register enquires to [email protected] Tom Herraman
The Multi-Valve Register Explore Western Victoria
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The Multi-Valve Register Explore Western Victoria
Eight cars and 16 members left the truck stop at the registered and in running order). Toll Gate at 9:00am on Saturday 29th September, Our next stop was Nigretta Falls, followed closely by bound at first for coffee at OTR next to The Bend Wannon Falls – two lovely waterfalls that are worth a Raceway! After leaving OTR we drove to Bordertown visit. This was followed by lunch in Coleraine (a one- where we stopped for lunch then on to Horsham, horse town with a nice chocolate shop which, arriving mid-afternoon for the first night’s thankfully, was open!). We left Coleraine for accommodation. Happy Hour followed hosted by Judy Naracoorte via the historic village of Harrow, which we and Ray, then on to dinner in the Victoria Hotel next explored for an hour or so. door....very nice! We arrived in Naracoorte in the late afternoon and The following morning the group departed for Hamilton managed to get in a short happy hour before dinner in (coffee and lunch on the way, of course!), arriving at the motel. the Reg Ansett Museum around 2:00pm. The museum was amazing, detailing the history of Reg’s journey The next morning we left for home, with one stop for towards Ansett Airlines. We spent the night inTHE BOTTOMcoffee LINE and cake along the way. Hamilton and enjoyed happy hour outside (as the weather was beautiful) before dinner. We would like to thank Tony and Gabriela for organising this trip (together with the weather!) which The next day, after breakfast, we drove to Campe’s was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone – we look forward Motor Museum on the outskirts of Hamilton. This is a to the next trip! private museum which also includes memorabilia from all facets of Australian life (but mostly vehicles, all Peter and Heather Buck
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50 YEARS OF JAGUAR XJ - HISTORIC CONVOY HEADS TO PARIS MOTOR SHOW
A unique convoy representing the past and present of the Jaguar XJ will journey from the Jaguar Castle Bromwich plant in the UK to the Paris Motor Show to celebrate 50 years of the flagship luxury saloon . The line-up feature all eight generations of XJ produced since 1968. The special collection will be led by the car that started it all, the Series I, and finish with the most recent XJ50 special edition, which was revealed earlier this year. The convoy will also include significant models such as the Series II Coupé and X350 XJR. Starting at Castle Bromwich, where the luxury saloon is produced, the 839km (521-mile) drive will take in a aluminium monocoque made its debut there in 2002. series of important locations, including Jaguar Classic, Bicester Heritage Centre and the Goodwood and Le Returning to the Paris Motor Show 50 years after its Mans race circuits, which have played a significant role first appearance on the show stand caps a series of in the life of Jaguar and the XJ. Journey’s end for the celebrations for one of the world’s great saloon cars, convoy is the Paris Motor Show, where the Jaguar XJ which has been the choice of business leaders, Series I made its debut in 1968 celebrities, politicians and royalty for five decades. Paris has a special significance to the Jaguar XJ. In 1968 The celebrations began with the introduction of the the XJ made its debut at the show, with Jaguar founder XJ50 earlier in 2018. The special edition model includes Sir William Lyons revealing his vision for a saloon car Autobiography-style front and rear bumpers, with the handling of an E-type. The luxury model was a purposeful new 20-inch Venom wheels, black front revelation with its compelling combination of beauty, grille and unique badging to the rear and side vents. poise and performance. Since then, the presentation Inside, the luxury cabin features an embossed leaper halls of Paris have played a regular role in the life of the on the headrests, an XJ50 logo on the centre armrest, XJ – the XJ ‘X300’ was unveiled at the event inTHE 1994 BOTTOM unique LINE intaglio branding and XJ50-badged illuminated and the revolutionary XJ ‘X350’, with its lightweight treadplates.
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XJ Mk10 420G Register Steps Back in Time
On Saturday the 8th of September, our Register headed to Clare for the week end, but not before a short detour to Blyth. On our arrival at Blyth the 48 of us headed to the Local Cinema. This theatre has been fully restored into an authentic 1960’s mini picture theatre. As we entered we were greeted by the Lovely Little Luscious Lady Lurraine who handed out the Jaffers, Fantales and Pop Corn. It was then, sit back, relax and have a good old fashion laugh watching two comedy greats, The Plank and The Big Steel. The Big Steel, being very appropriate, about the adventures of a young lad buying a Series II Jaguar XJ6. After the show it was a 15 minute drive back into Clare and to book into our accommodation. Because of our large numbers we had booked into the Clare Valley Motel and the Clare Valley Country Club. Both were excellent and after a short rest it was into Borys Potiuch’s room for some nibbles and a nice glass of red before moving into the Dining Room for an evening of fun and fine food. Birthdays were celebrated by Marj Brindle, Lurraine Davis and Walter home, through the lovely Clare Bullock. Valley, with quite a few of the local wineries getting a short visit along The next morning after a beautiful the way.THE BOTTOM LINE buffet breakfast it was onto the Lakeside Minature Railway where Many thanks to our organisers, the Engine Drivers had their trains Trevor Norley and Steve Arthur, for warmed up and waiting. We had all the work and effort they put in two hours of the park all to to make sure everyone enjoyed ourselves and was lots of fun for all. themselves and had a great time. After this it was time to head for Bob Charman
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Club Notices
GENERAL MEETING Register Meetingsare held as follows: Mk 1,2 & 420 & S Type (Compact) - Second Tuesday ROSTER 2018 of every even calendar month
August Compact Register
September XJ Register
October SS Register
November Multivalve Register E-Type, F-Type & Grand Tourer - Third Thursday of each month
December Christmas Meeting
APPLICATIONS The following applications for membership have been lodged with the Membership Secretary and are listed in Multivalve - Fourth Tuesday of each odd accordance with clause 6 (B-C) of the Constitution. If calendar month. there are no objections, membership will be ratified one month from this October 2018 issue of the magazine: Alex & Lesley Stevenson 1960 Jaguar Mark ll 3.4L Sedan Roger Harrington & Heather Wilkinson 1998 Jaguar XJ8 Sport 3.2L Sedan SS & Daimler - Last Wednesday of each month Gavin Hughes & Amanda
Andrew 1986 Jaguar Sovereign 5.3L Sedan
Mark Taylor 1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 4.2L Coupe 1969 Jaguar E Type 4.2L Roadster
The following applications listed in the August Classic Marque magazine have been accepted XJ, Mk 10 & 420G - Second Wednesday of each month Ian Ridley 1969 Jaguar E-Type 4.2L Fixed Head Coupe Peter & Karen Kentish TBA Frederick Bowring 1983 Jaguar XJ6 S3 4.2L Sedan Wadia Chaptini 1976 Jaguar XJC 5.3L Coupe We hope you will take advantage of the benefits XK, Mk 7, 8 & 9 - First Wednesday of each month available, and that you will contribute in your own way to make this a better club for everyone. I particularlyTHE BOTTOM LINE ask that Register Secretaries and current members make these new members welcome at meetings and functions.
Daphne Charman, See contact details for Register Secretaries Membership Secretary. Page 1 of Classic Marque
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Jaguar Classifieds
FOR SALE Jaguar 2002 X-type 2.0L 5 speed automatic, Sunroof. Only 103,000 Klm, Excellent condition Price: $6,000 ono Contact: John 0417871342 FOR SALE 2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.0 litre, 5 speed auto, all the usual luxury options plus all leather interior, power sunroof, mirrors & windows. Fully serviced & maintained with log books. Economy & luxury combined. 211,000km. $5950 ono Ph Barry 08 8383 0669
WANTED - Mk I 2.4L
Prefer manual, but will consider auto. Willing to look here in SA or interstate.
FOR SALE: Jaguar XJ Series 2 Front Bumper Bar Bumper Bar and over-riders. This bar was removed FOR SALE XE R-SPORT WHEELS/TYRES from a 1978 XJC and although it is not perfect it is Brand New Silver Diamond Rims fitted with Pirelli Cinturato Tyres. clean straight and very respectable. I intended to have 2 x 7.5J x 18” 5 stud rim with Pirelli P7 225/45/18 new tyres. it chromed and use it but I have purchased a new S/S 2 x 8.5J x 18” 5 stud rim with Pirelli P7 245/40/18 new tyres. bumper for my XJC so this will not be needed. I can Half replacement price. supply photos for anyone interested. $1800.00 the lot. Contact Merry 0411 729 608 $150. 00 Philip Prior 0402670654 THE BOTTOM LINE REGISTER NOW Hard Copy Entries Close - Friday 2nd November Online Entries Close - Thursday 15th November
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JAGUAR XE SETS LAP RECORD AT FORGOTTEN GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT
The Jaguar XE has followed the SV Project 8 The XE 300 SPORT is powered by a 300PS 2.0-litre performance saloon onto the track by setting a unique Ingenium petrol engine and is capable of 0-100km/h in lap record, this time around a long-forgotten Grand Prix 5.7 seconds (0-60mph in 5.4 seconds). With 400Nm of circuit in France. torque, Vincent was able to make full use of the XE’s exceptional handling capabilities to exploit the smallest The 8km Circuit de Charade in Clermont Ferrand, which of opportunities throughout the twisty, undulating included public road sections, hosted the French Grand track, which snakes around the extinct volcano that sits Prix in 1965, 1969, 1970 and 1972. It fell out of favour in the centre of the original layout as loose volcanic rock and the lack of any real run-off With its dynamic design and aluminium-intensive body areas took their toll on cars and drivers alike. The full, construction, the XE provides the perfect basis for the longer circuit was last used in 1988 so Jaguar returned enhanced performance of the SV Project 8. Taking the to the historic track to mark the anniversary of its already agile and responsive handling of the standard closure by completing the first flying lap of the circuit car, the SV Project 8 takes things to the next level with in three decades. a range of engineering enhancements. After completing the fastest ever lap of the Available exclusively with the 300PS 2.0-litre petrol Nürburgring Nordschleife in a production saloon engine, all 300 SPORT models feature unique Dark behind the wheel of the XE’s track-ready stablemate, Satin Grey details including the door mirror caps, rear the SV Project 8, driver Vincent Radermecker spoiler and grille surround, along with 300 SPORT attempted to set a production saloon lap record in the badging on the front grille and boot lid. XE 300 SPORT. With a roundabout and two narrow Distinctive -19 inch or 20-inch Satin Technical Grey finish gateways not used in the original circuit to contend wheels are exclusive to the special edition along with with, Vincent lapped the demanding track in just 4 300 SPORT-branded brake callipers. Customers can minutes 09 seconds at an average speed of 116km/h choose from four exterior colours: Yulong White, Indus (72mph). Silver, Santorini Black and Caldera Red.. THE BOTTOM LINE
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NEWS FLASH! JDCSA members can now order club regalia online. There is a significant selection of garments, (28 different items) short sleeve, long sleeve, men, women, shirts and polos as well as vests, jackets, caps and hats to choose from. Selection of colours and logos including JDCSA Logo, Daimler Logo and the popular Jaguar Leaper Logo. Orders placed before the 15th day of the month will be available for pick-up at the next JDCSA General Meeting. Orders will not be posted or delivered. Go to the club web site. Under “Membership” on the main menu bar, select “Club Regalia” - Follow the instructions. The first time you visit this site you will be asked to open a personal password protected account.
Our Regalia Secretary Ron Palmer: Mobile: 0418 855 597 Email: [email protected]
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