The Award Winning Newsletter of THE JAGUAR CAR CLUB OF VICTORIA Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Issue #66 May 2009

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ID NS I • THE DECLINE & FALL OF • SAY NO TO CAR WASHES • JAGUARS ON THE ISLAND

20082009 DIRECTORS President: Ian Cameron 250-652-1260 [email protected]

Vice-President: Isabel Weeks-Lambert 250-383-1928 [email protected]

THE JAGUAR CAR CLUB OF VICTORIA Secretary-Treasurer: Doug Ingram 250-370-2820 [email protected] 2017 Cadboro Bay Road, Box 112 Director: Steve Koerner Victoria BC Canada V8R 5G4 250-384-3367 [email protected]

www.jaguarcarclub.ca Director: Mark Mayo [email protected] 250-477-0335 [email protected] founded 2003 Director: Graham How The Island Growler is published monthly, and is distrib- 250-383-9473 [email protected]

uted by mail and digital file to members of JCCV. Director: John Gordon Submissions are encouraged. 250-477-4695 [email protected]

Copy deadline is the first of each month. Adjunct Director: Tim Leslie-Spinks All back issues are available by digital file. 250-217-5899 [email protected]

All information and advice is presented in good faith, and Past President: Howard Liptrot no liability whatsoever will be assumed by JCCV. 250-389-0755 [email protected] Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of JCCV, the Directors of JCCV, or of the Editor. APPOINTED POSITIONS Layout Editor: John Gordon JCNA Chief Judge: Gregory Andrachuk 250-477-4695 [email protected] 250-595-7453 [email protected] Events Editor: John Fitzgeorge-Parker 250-598-4626 [email protected] JCNA Representative: Doug Ingram Members’ Stories Editor: Peter Williamson 250-370-2820 [email protected] 250-658-3380 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP ADVERTISING Membership in JCCV is open to anyone interested in and Display advertising of interest to Jaguar enthusiasts is enthusiastic about Jaguar automobiles. There is no need accepted. For rates and other information, please contact to own one of these fine cars to be a member.

Tim Leslie-Spinks, 250-217-5899 [email protected] For information, email us at [email protected] or drop us a note in the mail. We’ll send complete details. Classified advertisements can be placed at no cost, and will run for a minimum of three issues. Please send de- If you believe that a Jaguar is more than just a car, you tails to the Layout Editor. are one of us! MEETINGS COVER PHOTO

Carol Bird’s beautiful, indigo 2006 X-Type is the “Sports JCCV meetings take place on the fourth Tuesday of each Edition”. A body kit of special spoilers, front and back month, except December, at 7:30 pm in the Chiefs & (see page 18) and on the sides, was installed in Eastern Petty Officers Mess, CFB Esquimalt, at 1575 Lyall Street Canada, before it was shipped west to Jaguar Victoria in Victoria. Our AGM is held with the November meeting. where Carol bought it. Marke and Carol believe We are affiliated with that it is one of only two such cars that came to The Jaguar Clubs of North America Victoria with this kit. www.jcna.com Carol says that the lower clearance is a worry sometimes when parking but that she “loves” her X-Type.

It shares garage space with another X-Type, the Rolls and the Alfa Romeo

Photos by Nic Harvey

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WORDS FROM THE EDITOR’S PRESIDENT NOTES Ian Cameron John Gordon

I started last month’s words with the news that I was off to I must start this column with a very earnest apology, to all New Zealand, and I’ll start this month’s by telling you you faithful readers, for being so late in getting this issue about it. I don’t know about 20 or 30 years ago – by all out. Things came to a head, from at least three different accounts, NZ was the last developed country to move into quarters, on the first weekend in May - it was almost like the late 20th Century – but it’s now a thoroughly modern being a tax accountant on April 30th! I had produced a country, with all the conveniences (and some of the in- first draft of the JOTI brochure two weeks before but had conveniences) that Canadians enjoy. If I were going to not had a lot of reaction since; suddenly the realization hit leave Victoria, that’s the place I’d go. The people are that we had to have it finished and printed in time for the wonderful, the climate is even better, I saw no pollution, All British Field Meet at the Van Dusen Gardens on May prices are not as low as in places like Chile and Panama, 16. Arrangements were finalised, new information came but then, the people in NZ make a reasonable wage, and in, debate erupted and a lot of changes to the brochure that’s the difference. were required. I had a long standing commitment, on that

In daily life, they have the same cars, similar appliances, weekend, to manage monies coming in and going out at same degree of comfort. There are far fewer homeless the UVIC Plant Sale and some procedures had been people than here: I don’t know what they do differently, changed, requiring more of my time than usual. The first but there sure is a difference in the city street scene. Peo- weekend of the month is, of course, when I usually settle ple seem to be happy, and they are at least as polite as down to process the material, for the Growler, gathered Canadians. The cities and the countryside are cleaner during the preceding month. Since the first two crises than here, and far, far cleaner than most of the USA. could not be deferred, the Growler was - but the UVIC Plant Sale was very successful and the JOTI brochures Food is as good as here, about the same price, except for were distributed at the ABFM. wine, which is cheaper (and can be bought in grocery stores), and fish, which is much cheaper. If you’re a fish- I hope to get back to my usual schedule with the June erman or a hunter, that’s the place to go. No limit on fish issue but I do not yet have in hand a feature article for it. or deer (which are not native and considered vermin), and A couple have been promised to me but may still be the fish are easy to catch. 10 to 20 in a day is pretty com- works-in-progress. I do have lots of pictures, sent in to me mon around most of the coast. from May events, notably the Prowl and the ABFM. If all else fails, we can give you a “picture book” with collages As to tourism, if I lived anywhere else in the world, I’d tell and a minimum of text. you to go to NZ for a vacation. But living in Victoria, I have to say that it’s a lot like home. If all you want is In this issue I would direct you first to page 9 to consider warmth in winter, Hawaii is closer and Mexico is cheaper. the attractions of Doug and Eileen’s “BC Spectacular - (And closer, but a bit more dicey.) Mountains and Valleys” summer tour July 13 - 19. If you are interested, please contact Doug quickly as time is get- On the last day, I was picked up by a member of the ting late to settle bookings. Auckland Jaguar owner’s club and taken to their rendez- vous point, and thence to a collection of Maseratis. There Several couples who are unable, because of other com- were 24 of them, owned by a guy about my age who mitments, to go on Doug and Eileen’s tour, are organizing does this as a hobby – or obsession. None of them is in a shorter, Up-Island tour to Gold River, with a trip on the the million dollar range, but some of them would be worth Uchuck from there to Friendly Cove; leaving Victoria July a fair amount - $50,000 to $100,000. All are done by him 16 and returning July 19. Members, in similar circum- with a couple of friends lending a hand. Not brilliant resto- stances, who wish to join them, can contact Bryan Bailey at 250-656-7104 or [email protected] rations, by and large: I saw some engine compartment work that was less than perfect, but they are all very nice Articles in this issue include Peter’s interesting history of drivers, as opposed to trailer-queens. British Leyland (page 5), Doug’s advice on mechanical

If you go, get in touch with the local Jaguar Clubs before car washes and pictures from Tasmania (page 7), reports you leave. Nice people. And by all means consider rent- on the Turkey Head Coffee Klatch and the OECC Fair ing a camper. Double bed, shower and toilet, $35 per and Swap Meet (page 11), Peter’s “Jottings” on the X- day, and that’s NZ $, which are $.70 Canadian, so in our Type and Mark’s presentation at the April meeting (page $$, that’s $25/day. What a deal. 13) and Gregory’s enthusiastic ambition to fill the Show field at JOTI (page 15). Also, from Market, we have their 2009 Price Guide for (old) XK Jaguars (page 6) and an auction report covering the sale of two interesting PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS Jaguars at a Paris auction (page 15).

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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTORS keeping you informed

We currently have 247 members from 140 households, down a little from a year ago when we had 265 members from 148 households, but up considerably from two years ago when we were at 219 members from 120 house- holds. Together, we own 214 Jaguars. New members who have joined us since the last issue are Greg Kenmuir & Jeanette Bucatan of Ladysmith, who have a 1990 XJS Convertible, a 1996 XJ6 , and a 1997 XJ6; Paul Davis & Treza Sbaraglia of Victoria, 1957 XK140 Fixed Head Coupe; Kip Lyon of Victoria, 2004 X-Type; and Gary Gargus of Victoria, 2001 S-Type. Welcome all!

Members who wish to have an up-to-date Club roster should contact the Secretary.

Tim Leslie-Spinks has stepped forward to handle the sales and management of the display advertisements in this newsletter. This is an important function for the Club’s financial health, and Tim’s willingness to take this on is much appreciated. Thanks, Tim!

Each year we celebrate the anniversary of the Club’s founding at the Father’s Day British Car Picnic at Beacon Hill Park. Look for detailed information regarding this event elsewhere in this issue, and come help celebrate our 6th anniversary.

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THE DECLINE AND FALL OF BRITISH LEYLAND (and JAGUAR’s ESCAPE) by Peter Williamson

We enthusiasts look back sadly on the decline of the under the leadership of Donald Stokes, the successful once-proud British car industry. After decades of market- head of Leyland Trucks. He inherited the world’s third big- ing a wide variety of solid, reliable, occasionally exciting, gest car firm, with twelve divisions, including Jaguar, vehicles, British manufacturers were forced to switch to made in 48 factories by 190,000 workers and, indeed, war work in 1940. Then, in the austere post-war years churned out a first-year profit of £29 million, as well as they managed to produce a range of introducing the spectacular Jag- newly-styled cars, welcomed in those uar XJ6. For these achieve- dark days. True, beneath the attrac- ments, he was knighted in 1969, tive bodies they were at first little- ignoring his conglomerate’s se- changed from prewar, and built in vere problems. Tony Benn, the 1969 Jaguar XJ6 outdated factories with tired machin- ex-lord who aimed for a socialist paradise, made the multi ery and, ‘47 Austin Devon A40 union problem even worse with his dream of union - man- worse, by a clumsy array of unions agement harmony, making factory closures and redun- hidebound by anti-capitalist ideol- dancies unthinkable. The result was that, although BL ogy. But, after the exhausting six produced a million vehicles, strikes lost 100,000 work- years of war, the public welcomed hours, a figure which would rise tenfold in the next few the fresh-looking Austins and Mor- years. 1953 rises, Standards, Triumphs, Hill- By 1974 the government was forced to guarantee BL’s mans and Humbers, (plus the U.S. owned Fords and capital, and a year later actually nationalized the group. Vauxhalls) and, despite inefficiencies, Tony Benn’s utopian idea of industrial democracy gave the industry flourished. virtual control to the shop stewards - and quality dived, However, the seeds of disaster were resulting in a series of poor quality, lacklustre models planted in those early postwar years. such as Allegro and Marina, Manufacturers struggled to survive in against a depressing background spite of the demand for cars at home of national crises. There were sto- 1953 Ford Anglia and abroad. The old factories and ries of nightshift workers sleeping machinery, problems in themselves, were made much 1973 Austin Allegro through the night in the back of the worse by constant problems from the many unions wres- bigger cars, and the situation was tling with often inadequate management. Quality failed to made worse by defeated, unimaginative management. be a priority and, as production rose, profits fell. In 1952 Even brilliant designers like Donald Healey and John Austin and Morris combined as the British Motor Corpora- Cooper were rejected instead of being welcomed as po- tion, and they, along with old stalwarts such as Wolseley, tential rescuers. And the great XJ6 was categorized sim- Riley and MG, were able to stave off disaster for a while, ply as ‘large saloon’, on a par with Triumph and Austin. still hampered by the old problems. But talent struggled on and, against the odds, a small True, there were bright spots in this gloomy picture: MG, body of gifted designers and engineers was able to create Austin Healey and Triumph were the XJS, SD1 and TR7, all forward looking and able, against the odds, to turn out very British. William Lyons’ idea of a “silky grand tourer” exciting cars, reducing their cost became the V12 engined XJS in 1975, followed two years by using unsophisticated engines later by the Rover SD1, voted (Triumph adapted a tractor en- ‘Car of the Year’ in 1977. But 1960 Austin Healy 3000 gine, and MG and AH made do these were bright spots in “a with passenger car units). Later, bear pit of product mediocrity in the fifties, the revolutionary made its appearance, and union/management agro”; the brainchild of Alec Issigonis. Stokes had to concede defeat 1977 Rover SD1 Even so, hamstrung by the old and BL’s morale dropped further. Although sales of the problems, BMC and Standard- TR7 were promising, its strike-paralyzed plant in Mersey- Triumph declined. Governments, side was closed in 1977. especially Labour, proved disin- It was time for the White Knight, in the form of John Egan, clined to deal with the crippling 1959 Mini Minor appointed Jaguar Chairman in 1980. Believing that Jag- unions, and the situation spiraled uar had only a 50/50 chance of survival, he assembled a out of control. talented team and set about addressing Jaguar’s quality Finally, in May 1968, the government launched its great problems. Egan was able to persuade the unions of the solution - a super merger. BMC became British Leyland, threat to their own as well as Jaguar’s survival, winning

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(Continued from page 5) BRITISH LEYLAND, continued This decline and fall of BL invites us to speculate on the reasons. Undoubtedly, lack of enlightened management over at least a small majority - the start of the uphill battle must come first, the result of bean counters devoid of any for their continued existence. real understanding of cars; a close second must come the In the early seventies, Jaguar production had been destructive impulses of the ridiculous numbers of unions around 30,000 per year, but by 1980 fuel crises and la- and their obstructionist policies. Undoubtedly, many Brit- bour unrest reduced output to less than 14,000, losing the ish designers and engineers have been gifted and re- company over £40 million on £150 million turnover. sourceful, but too often overruled by questionable cost Clearly, Egan had his work cut out for him. Seeing quality cutting attitudes. Jaguar has been lucky to have had as the key factor, he was tough with suppliers and unions strong leadership and dedicated designers and engi- - and production improved dramatically in both quantity neers, strong enough to fight obstacles erected by bu- and quality. reaucracy, management and outdated unions. This has

Throughout the seventies slow progress had been made been a lucky escape for which we today can be quite on the development of the XJ40, successor to the XJ6. proud and grateful. Now, in the hands of Ratan Tata, who Some BL management argued that the new car should be seems to preside over Jaguar - as an enlight- teutonically “square”, not “old fashioned” like traditional ened ruler, rather than a part of a committee, we look for- ward to Jaguar as a world-competitive marque. Jaguars, and fretted over a large number of design sug- gestions. Fortunately, pro- With acknowledgements to Philip Porter and Octane Jaguar forces triumphed and magazine. John Egan was able to con- vince the BL board and the Conservative government to SCM© 2009 PRICE GUIDE 1986 XJ40 risk a further £100 million, petty cash by later standards, but enough to introduce the XJ40.

Meanwhile, the XJ-S gradually overcame quality prob- lems, re-emerging in 1981 as the HE model, selling well and accelerating Jaguar’s renais- sance. Both the HE XJ-S and the Series III XJ saloons were able to return the Company to profitability and the govern- 1989 XJ-S H.E. ment was able to privatize Jaguar once more. Sales in the US were revived to over 10,000 by 1982, encouraging Ford to investigate the acquisition of Jaguar in 1988. This new ownership was vital in improving quality and reliabil- ity even further, as well as facilitating development of both the X and S-Type Jaguars, with generous R&D budgets.

As for British Leyland, the year after Jaguar was spun off, Leyland Trucks closed, and the BL name vanished, re- duced to first Austin-Rover and then “the ”. BMW acquired them and promised great things before shedding them as the result of a downturn in their major business. So Rover trudged The above prices are in US$ and for cars in “#2 condition” (very good, on, under financed, owned club concours, some small flaws). by a financial consortium, until, severely in debt, the Group breathed its last, at 1999 least as a British company, and was sold to Chinese concerns. It is a pity that some British owner could not have saved the Rover Group, which had developed some excellent cars, including the rear engined MGF and the beautiful Rover 75. However, that’s the nature of the car jungle. 2002 MGF

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SAY NO TO CAR WASHES

by Doug Ingram Free car wash with fill? Such Stay away! an offer is not very common these days, but they used to be. It’s more likely that you’ll be using your credit card to pay-at-the-pump, and you’ll have to scroll through several on-screen car wash sales pitches before you can dis- Don’t be tempted! Nothing is free! pense your gasoline to refuel your Jaguar. Don’t do it, even wash is the one you do yourself, using clean water and if it really is “free”! Even if “free”, it’s not worth it! And if soap, and a clean, well rinsed sponge, soft wash mitt, or they want to charge you, it’s certainly not worth that. towel. If you don’t want to do it yourself, there are plenty of detailing shops and hand car washes around that will Think about it: you direct your Jaguar into a mechanical do a careful job. Yes, those places may cost more, but at automated car wash. First there is a bang as the rollers least they will do the job properly without scratching your hit the sides of your car; then a thud on the top followed paint. by wild vibrations. Sure, it’s cool to see those spidery, soapy strands of those big wash mitt CORRESPONDENCE FROM things as they wiggle across your paintwork and windscreen. DOWN UNDER (If you absolutely must see this, We recently re- be sure that you are in some- ceived a request one else’s car, maybe a Hyun- The big yellow things are from the Tasma- dai or an old Chevy, and not made to slap you around nian Jaguar Club another Jaguar.) But inevitably the result is scratches and for permission to other damage. reprint, in their What really happens inside those machines? First of all, newsletter, environmental laws require the recycling of the wash wa- pages 13 and 15 ter, and yes, the system does have filtration, but do you of our April issue, really want to trust it to get all the grit out from the water which included that was used to clean that mud and sand encrusted 4 x 4 that was right ahead of you? Would you spray gritty water Peter’s article on your Jaguar, and then rub comparing the it in with a partially rinsed, SS100 and the gritty mop head? It’s no won- 1975 Panther der that cars emerge every replica. Permis- day from these automated sion was given car washes with new and some cor- scratches. Do you wonder respondence Should read “Scratch your car, why there is a sign at the followed. They 24 hours a day”. entrance advising that the had just hosted operators are not responsible for damage to your car? a Jaguar rally

Now if it’s winter, it’s even worse. Now you are adding not only grit, but salt as well. The filtration system does noth- which attracted ing to remove the dissolved road salt that gets into the participants from water from washing every other car ahead of you. Tons of all over Australia salt are dumped on the streets and roads, even in our and they sent us mild climate, and even in the city. Knowing that salt these pictures of makes water an electrical conductor and speeds up the the event. The rusting process, you wouldn’t deliberately spray salt water first photo may on your Jaguar, would you? explain their in- terest in the The solution is really simple: just say no to automated car SS100 article. washes! Don't use them, never, no excuses. The best

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TURKEY HEAD COFFEE KLATCH THE OECC FAIR & SWAP MEET report & photos by Ken Lambert by Tim Leslie-Spinks, photos by John G

Sunday 19th April turned out to be a nice sunny day for JCCV was one of the many car clubs that took part in the the JCCV monthly coffee klatch at Turkey Head. There 4th Annual Restoration Fair on April 26 at Heritage Acres. were eleven beautiful there; all being admired As usual, this event attracted several hundred English car by the Sunday walkabouts. enthusiasts as well as some very rare and beautiful ma-

chinery.

Having picked up the tent, table, regalia and a bunch of JOTI brochures beforehand, I was down at Heritage Acres by 8:30 AM., hoping that I would be able to figure out where and how to set things up. To my great relief, Mark Mayo turned up just as I was unloading all the JCCV gear, and together we got our display up and running. John Gordon arrived shortly afterwards, and graciously agreed to park the XK120 directly behind the JCCV dis- play to lure in passers by. John’s car attracted a lot of attention, and traffic at the tent was pretty steady all day. Several visitors picked up JCCV membership forms and Tim Leslie-Spinks seemed to enjoy showing Mike Han- JOTI brochures, and chatted about their own Jag experi- cock the motor of the E-Type he brought up from San ences. Diego, having just arrived home with it the previous day. Mark, myself Gregory Andrachuk always has amazing explanations and John took about anything to do with Jaguars. turns manning We were pleased to see John Fitzgeorge-Parker looking the table, which well and sporting his newly acquired knee. Steve Koerner allowed each of was out trying to flog his Land Rover; and gave us some us time to walk of its interesting history. It was particularly interesting to around the me because I drove one of the beasts from Suez to Nai- grounds and robi in 1950. check out the other clubs and cars that were on display. The Restoration Fair is an ideal venue to sell or trade surplus bits and pieces, both for commercial enterprises and for individual ven- dors. Business was brisk at some of these tables as en- thusiasts picked up hard-to-find treasures; or visited with friends.

The Fair was a very pleasant immersion into the world of

old English cars and their enthusiasts. It was a great op-

portunity to

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our club and As always, this time spent with fellow members of the to promote Jaguar Car Club of Victoria was enjoyable. All in all, it JOTI to an was a great morning. ideal target audience. We may not have sold a lot of regalia at the event (one JCCV hat) but we did get a lot of people interested in the Club. Next year, I am planning to use the OECC Res- toration Fair to sell some of the steadily accumulating Jag bits in my basement. I would encourage any other mem- bers who have parts left over from past Jags to do the same. You couldn’t ask for a nicer way to spend a Sun- day.

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JAGUAR JOTTINGS

by Peter Williamson

The Question of the X-Type. placing in the market. Instead of being competitive with

Why is the excellent Jaguar X-Type not the spectacular the BMW 3 Series, with prices starting at less than success that its specification suggests it deserves? How $40,000, it seems to have been loaded with extras push- should we regard this car, now unavailable in North Amer- ing the price up to $50,000 - that is, towards S-Type terri- ica? It certainly performs well, with its 3 litre V6 and all tory. Viewed in relation to the Mondeo, the cost difference wheel drive, and, of course, its top speed of over 140mph; is significant; the British upscale market, crucial in gener- it’s certainly the most agile of Jaguar saloons, as witness ating the Jaguar volume for success in Canada, was sim- Doug Ingram’s slalom success. True, it has been criti- ply not large enough. Was there some snobbishness cized as being “only” a small scale XJ, itself frowned upon here? Did the tradition-oriented UK buyer not see the X- for its so-called “traditional” styling. I wonder, though, Type as a “pure” Jaguar? Or was it simply a matter of se- whether either of these criticisms is really justified; of lecting the vehicle offering price and insurance savings as course, neither car follows the fashionable idiom of recent a “repmobile”? True, in Britain, Jaguar produced the X- passenger car design, but is that a valid direction for Jag- Type with front wheel drive only and offered diesel en- uar to follow? Must car body design inexorably change gines for greater economy but, somehow, sales figures according to fashion? Surely, that route produces change failed to meet Ford expectations. One thought is that simply for the sake of change, as do, for example, the Ford, a high volume manufacturer, demanded North grills on the latest and Acuras - hardly beautiful - American high sales numbers, not only for the X-Type but and other popular makes, perhaps feeling the need to for all Jaguars. Ratan Tata, in contrast, seems to accept maintain sales by frequent cosmetic updates. that Jaguars have a more limited but discerning market, and expects to run his new company on that basis. Who I suggest that the design of Jaguars has always been knows? Perhaps Mr.Tata will surprise us with an even timeless: these classics have usually ignored fashion, better version of the X-type. evolving slowly to reflect improvements stemming from MEETING : 28 APRIL experience and careful thought. To my mind, suggesting that Jaguar designs are outdated simply reveals the Mark Mayo, one of the club’s directors, came to the res- power of sales propaganda which has made consumers cue when the scheduled speaker had to cancel. At very hungry for “the next big thing”, or “newfangledness” as short notice, Mark gave members an impromptu presen- one authority put it. In fact, I see just about all Jaguars as tation on Jaguar’s concept cars and racing cars. He did distinguished bearers of the classic Jaguar image, echo- an admirable job with a well-organized series of slides ing their record breaking ancestors in timeless ways. accompanied by a well-researched commentary.

But to return to the X-Type, I was reminded the other The concept cars came first - an amazing series of design night of its elegant lines. Chief Inspector Barnaby of ideas transformed into road vehicles, all potential produc- “Midsomer Murders” has exchanged his Rover for a beau- tion models to excite the enthusiast. Most of these con- tiful black X-Type, which looks impressively appropriate in cepts had been created for various car shows, some to the English countryside - its scale is fitting, too. I got to suggest possibilities, some simply to demonstrate Jag- thinking about the car’s specification, as mentioned uar’s scope beyond the regular production cars. Unlike above. Especially the all wheel drive is useful in Canada most other, often impractical, concept cars, Jaguar’s and, coupled with the 3 litre engine, and with the wand of seemed quite feasible, as if they might be put into produc- Jaguar handling waved over it, it makes for satisfying driv- tion at short notice. In fact, Ratan Tata has indicated the ing. Even the has been favorably reviewed serious possibility of putting 2000’s F-type compact sports in the picky “Top Gear”. car into production soon, as a serious competitor to Por- sche and BMW. Why then has the X-Type disappointed in its sales fig- ures, to the extent that it is no longer offered for sale in Then, demonstrating further examples of Jaguar’s high- the U.S. and Canada? Some critics point to the Mondeo tech creativity, Mark showed a series of slides of Jaguar’s connection, Britain’s popular compact saloon which con- racing sports cars, concepts put into dynamic reality. For tributed to the X-Type’s mechanicals. With such proven those of us tending to feel that Jaguar’s glory days were influences, why has the Jaguar version not fulfilled expec- in the 50s, his slides of the extensive series of racing tations? The problem may well be the Mondeo connec- cars came as an exciting surprise. Besides producing a tion, or perhaps the un-Jaguar-like transverse engine long line of successful road cars, Jaguar has managed to originally designed for front wheel drive. (But Lamborghini maintain its racing arm with a stream of advanced, highly has set its engines transversely for years with great suc- competitive cars, bearing the fiery torch of the Big Cat, so cess.) However, if the proof of the pudding is in the eat- to speak. ing, the dynamics of the X-Types should make it a best- Mark’s carefully planned presentation earned him an ap- seller; why not? preciative ovation from the forty or so members present - It occurs to me that the answer may lie in the X-Type’s the words “informative and entertaining” come to mind!

page 13 Friday , Saturday and Sunday July 31st, August 1st & 2nd, 2009 Victoria BC Canada EVENT REGISTRATION

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JAGUARS ON THE ISLAND SCM© AUCTION REPORT (JOTI 2009) July 31-August 2 Artcurial Paris, France - February 8, 2009 By Gregory Andrachuk, Chief Judge

For the last few years our club has hosted the largest Jaguar show in North America – right here in Victoria (in Windsor Park, Oak Bay) - and preparations for this year suggest that the 2009 Jaguars on the Island will be the best yet. Those of us who have participated in the whole weekend of activities in the past know how much fun it is: the reception on Friday evening when we have a chance to enjoy the company of fellow club members and to meet and welcome friends and visitors from as far away as California and (this year) Australia; the main event - the show on Saturday in Windsor Park – and what can stir the Jagophile’s soul more than row upon row of beautiful Jag- uars of every age and model and configuration? This is a chance to spend a summer day in beautiful surroundings, in the company of interesting and interested people – a chance to show off our pride and joy. Half the reason we own a Jaguar is to talk about it! And then Sunday, with either participation in the slalom event (anyone can en- ter!) or a tour of this part of our beautiful island – with both groups coming together for a delicious lunch. But we have cleverly organised yet another event to which we have generously invited le tout Victoria: the Symphony Splash in the evening! So, clearly this is NOT an event you want to miss. Our goal: to have every Jaguar registered in the club on the field on Saturday, PLUS as many non-club Jag- uars as we can invite. If you know someone who owns a Jaguar but is not yet a club member, urge him/her to en- ter the car (or cars!) in JOTI. What you need to do to your car: Wash it. Absolutely nothing else is necessary – you car can be in any condi- tion – from ordinary “daily driver” to concours queen. Every Jaguar is beautiful and every Jaguar is wanted and welcome on this field. You have the option (noted on the registration form) of having your car evaluated according to Jaguar Clubs of North America rules in the Concours d’Élégance portion of JOTI. This year the featured model is the XJ Saloon: 2009 marks the 40th anniversary of the introduction of the XJ range – and all variants of the XJ are being celebrated, from the Series I of 1969-1973 to Series VII (the current aluminum-body “X350”) of 2004-2009. If you have an XJ, it just has to be on the field. Perhaps we can aim for the largest gathering of XJ saloons in the WORLD! One thing: the cars are not randomly placed on the field; they are placed by model type and it is therefore neces- sary to know how many cars are to be placed in each section (although a certain number of places will be re- served for “day of event” entry). So be kind to your event organisers and register early. Let’s make this the best and biggest Jaguars on the Is- land ever! Questions? Call me: 250 595 7453.

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“HOWARD’S END” JUNE PROWL AND POTLUCK BBQ!

Let’s continue the tradition of a scenic drive along the waterfront and through some beautiful rural scenery followed by a barbeque at the home of Howard and Liz Liptrot! Many of the vistas along the way will be reminiscent of the English countryside featured in the Merchant Ivory film that this ramble is named after.

MEET: at 2:00 pm Sunday, June 7th at BRING: * your beverage choice

Cattle Point, for a 2:30 pm departure. * something to barbeque for yourself

THE DRIVE: Led by Ken Lambert and * something to share (salad, dessert) Isabel Weeks-Lambert, we will follow our beautiful waterfront and take in some rural scenery. No questions to answer DON’T MISS this time - simply drive and enjoy the THIS FUN JCCV views. Destination the Liptrot residence. EVENT! THE POTLUCK BBQ: at 248 Wildwood Avenue (Gonzales area). FOR MORE INFORMATION: IF YOU

About the drive: Ken Lambert 250-383-1928 CAN’T Cattle Point or [email protected] MAKE THE DRIVE, About the BBQ: Howard Liptrot 250-389-0755 COME TO or [email protected] THE BBQ! DON’T MISS THIS! the 25th Annual Fathers Day British Car Picnic in Beacon Hill Park and the 6th Anniversary of JCCV! Sunday, June 21st

Join other British Car enthusiasts who bring their cars to Beacon Hill Park every Fathers Day, and show off your Jaguar to the hundreds and hundreds of park visitors who enjoy looking at the shiny paint and the gleaming chrome, and the conversations that go along with it.

The Fathers Day Picnic is special for JCCV, as it marks our 6th anniver- sary as a Club, and we will be celebrating, with a catered picnic brunch! There will be sandwiches, pastries, fruit, and of course an anniversary cake! The cost for the brunch will be $8 per person.

Please let us know you are coming, so we can make sure there is enough for all. Send an email to [email protected], or call Isabel Weeks-Lambert at 250-383-4643 and leave a message. Please RSVP by June 10th.

Parking on the field is a first come-first serve affair. Please arrive early so we can park our Jaguars together.

Arrive at the show field by 8:45 am. See the map for directions. Bring chairs and your own beverages. There is no entry fee to be on the show field.

It winds up around 2:00 pm. See you at the park!

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COMING EVENTS FOR SALE OR WANTED Advertisements run for three issues at no charge. Place your ad here’s what's ahead with the editor at 250-477-4695 or [email protected]

JCCV Events are in bold print. 1992 Jaguar XJS 4.0L coupe. British racing green. Very rare five speed manual. Interior is tan leather and Cotswald tweed. 86,000km. In very Tue, May 27th. JCCV Regular Monthly Meeting. De- good condition. Pictures available upon request. $15,500 obo Contact tails on page 4. Marc at [email protected] (5-9)

Sat-Sun, Jun 5th-7th. Pacific Jaguar Enthusiasts Group 1990 XJ6 Jaguar, 4 litre motor, excellent shape, no rust. New shocks, brakes, battery, starter. New V rated tires. Call 250-388-5790. (5-9) Jaguar Show and Slalom, Pitt Meadows BC. Estate sale: 1992 Jaguar Sovereign XJ6 with 181,455 kilometres. This Sun, Jun 7th. JCCV Sunday Prowl & BBQ, organized car has been well maintained and is in excellent condition. by Ken Lambert, Isabel Weeks-Lambert & Howard Asking price is $2,500. Please contact us at [email protected] or 250- 572-1293. (4-9) Liptrot. Details on page 17.

Wanted: for Series I E-Type 4.2 model; triangular fibreglass snorkel box Sun, Jun 14th & 28th, Turkey Head (Oak Bay Marina for triple carburetor setup. Jeremy Why, Victoria, B.C. 250-590-5414 or parking lot) Coffee Klatch. We rendezvous again, any- [email protected] (4-9) time between 9 and noon for coffee and socializing. 1984 XJ6, first registered in California, Solent Blue, off road for the past See Mar story on page 11. Bring your Stories to tell 3 years, sound exterior, but needs interior make over; asking $2,500. and Stuff to sell and “LADIES” Books to swap. Please Contact Bob Ellis at 250-468-7078 or [email protected] (4-9) join us if you can. Info 250-656-3099. For Sale: 2 very good condition rims for Series I XJ6 - $100; 1 good condition church window style rim for XJ40 - $40; Mike Skene phone: Sun, Jun 21st Fathers Day British Car Picnic at Beacon 250-592-1448 or e-mail [email protected] (3-9) Hill Park, Victoria BC. Details on page 17. 1970 Series III E-Type Coupe. V12, silver with black interior, Serial No. Tue, Jun 23rd. JCCV Regular Monthly Meeting. De- P1S70014. I have owned this car for eighteen years and It has been tails TBA. improved steadily during that time with many JCNA North American Champion class awards, including two Fred Horner trophies. The car is Wed, Jul 1st. Canada Day Picnic sponsored by the Gorge located in the lower mainland and I can answer any questions and send Tillicum Community Association with a collector car show photos to anyone interested. I am looking for offers to $30,000 Geoff 604-819-1191 (2-9) on Gorge Road along the Gorge Waterway. Convertible top, for a Jaguar XK150, for sale, very good condition. Sun, Jul 5th. JCCV Sunday Prowl, organized by Brian [email protected] (2-9) Evers & John Braybrooks. Details TBA. 1985 Jaguar XJ6 VDP, 124,000 miles, very clean (interior and exterior). Sat, Jul 18th. Jaguar Owners Club of Oregon Jaguar This was purchased about 3 years ago and has had very little use since then. It has a new starter motor and battery and has had a complete show, Troutdale OR. Details TBA. service (receipts for about $1,200 are available). The brakes were Sun, Jul 19th. OECC Brits on the Beach, Transit Beach, checked and serviced, the valves were set and the valve cover gaskets, plugs, etcetera were replaced. It fires up easily and runs well. Asking Ladysmith. (2-9) $5,000. Call Mike (250-877-1635) or Lynne (250-652-6620)

Tue, Jul 28th. JCCV Regular Meeting. Details TBA. 1967 Jaguar Mark II 3.4 L. blue 4-door , mechanically sound, air cared July 2008, disc wheels, 4-speed overdrive, left hand drive, power Fri, Jul 31st to Sun, Aug 2nd. 5th Annual Jaguars on steering, power brakes, nice turn-key car. Detailed maintenance and the Island—A Celebration of Jaguar Automobiles. service papers and pictures are available. Asking $25,000. Contact Mark your calendars now and plan to take part and Margaret at 604-521-0055 or e-mail [email protected]. (2-9) help to host the biggest and the best Jaguar event in For Sale: Full tonneau cover (covers the folded top and the open seat North America! Friday evening reception, Saturday area with a zipper down the middle) for Ser 1 E-Type OTS. This is new, Concours / Show at Windsor Park and banquet in the never used or installed. I bought it a number of years ago. I believe it to be made by Robbins. Not easy to install. $325. Call Terry Sturgeon 250- evening, Sunday drive, slalom and luncheon. See 370-2299 (2-9) pages 14 & 15. For sale by second owner: 1995 Jaguar XJ6 VDP Saloon. Champagne Fri-Sun, Aug 7th-8th. Jaguar Drivers & Restorers Club (topaz) in colour; 104,000 kms. Always maintained in excellent condition Jaguar Show and Slalom, Redmond WA. Details TBA. and has just been given a winter service. The car has proven very trou- ble-free and reliable. The prospect of moving to smaller quarters ne- Sun, Aug 9th, Cowichan Valley-Mill Bay Collector Car cessitates its sale. $11,000. Don Stevens, 250-477-4160 or Picnic, Brentwood College, Mill Bay. [email protected] (1-9)

Fri-Sun, Aug 14th-16th. Canadian XK Jaguar Register 40th Anniversary Heritage Classic MG / Jaguar Show, Drives & BBQ, Delta Town & Country Inn.

Sun, Aug 16th. Blethering Place Collector Car Festival, Oak Bay Avenue.

Sun, Aug 23rd. Queen Alexandra Solarium European & Collector Car Picnic.

Sat-Sun, Sep 12th-13th. OECC English Car Affair in the Park, Run & Car Show at Fort Rodd. Details TBA.

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