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February 2016 Volume #15 No. 2 Coming up... www.ngjc.us Visit To Ron Green’s Car Collection 5310 Vinings Springs Point Saturday, March 26, 2016 Mableton, GA 30126 Jaguar XK-E Named Most Romantic Ride By ClassicCars.com LETTER Reprinted from ClassicCars.com FROM THE With Valentine’s Day earlier this PRESIDENT month, ClassicCars.com was I just got off a boat, not feeling the love and asked readers the boat, after a wonderful to vote for the most romantic car. cruise in the West With 30 percent of the total votes, Caribbean. Our second the Jaguar XK-E was the clear port of call was Belize, winner. formally British Honduras. The Jaguar E-type is a British This got me thinking, sports car that was produced wasn’t one of our charities between 1961 and 1975. The geared to preserving cozy two-seater is a perfect natural habitat for Jaguars? Visit To Ron Green’s Car Collection combination of beauty and Sure enough, and right Saturday, March 26, 2016 performance, making it easy to here in beautiful Belize. see why it was voted the most Straight to the “tour list” Submitted by Lory Healy romantic car. I went. Nothing screamed Robbie Farris has made arrangements and will be 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm According to Roger Falcione, Jaguar, lots of monkey, our host when we visit Ron Green’s fabulous car Classic Cars at Ron Green’ HOME. president and chief executive of crocodile and exotic bird collection on Saturday, March 26th. Ron’s collection 1145 Heards Ferry ROAD, ATLANTA, GA ClassicCars.com, the E-type has references. The most consists of over sixty cars and is continually Directions (See Attached Maps) been ingrained in car culture promising tour was an being added to. Of particular interest are Ferrari, THE FARM for many decades and “much of hour plus bus ride to Altun Lamborghini, and classic era cars. Robbie provides The entrance to Ron’s Farm on Bell Road is very the romance centers around the Ha, an ancient Mayan city mechanical support for Ron’s extensive collection easy to miss. Look for the NGJC Orange Cones on Continued on page 2 deep in the jungle. The of classic cars through his Speedwell Engineering either side of the driveway. Follow the drive way return trip was by boat Company located in Canton, GA. around to the barn These Numbers down the old Belize River Because of its size Ron’s car collection is now and park. Terrify Automakers housed in two separate locations. Robbie has made LUNCH thru that thick jungle. This From Yahoo Finance By Rick was my best opportunity. arrangements with Ron to visit his collection at his Pearl Lian is a cornerstone in the Duluth Newman FARM first and then his HOME after lunch. community and has been recognized for its I asked Manual, one of Driving isn’t cool any more. Schedule & Locations outstanding Chinese cuisine, excellent service and our tour guides if he had Once upon a time, getting your Continued on page 2 10:00 am to 11:30 am friendly staff and is located on Medlock Bridge Classic Cars at Ron Green’s FARM. Road (Hwy 141) just south of the intersection driver’s license was the best thing Welcome new 7225 Bell Road, Duluth, GA with McGinnis Ferry Road on the West side of the that could happen to a teenager: members 11:30 am to 1:00 pm highway. It meant freedom, fun and escape. David and Susan Duke of Lunch at Pearl Lian Restaurant, This Chinese restaurant is known for its modern These days, however, apps, Norcross, and 11600 Medlock Bridge Rd. (Hwy 141) Duluth, GA interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on videogames and virtual reality Jay and Caroline Leslie of seem to be more appealing. Atlanta 30097) only using high quality fresh ingredients. Continued with a Maps on page 5 Continued on page6 Certified Pre-owned Jaguars Available from Hennessy Jaguar HENNESSY JAGUAR LAND ROVER GWINNETT PRE-OWNED VEHICLES STOCK # YEAR MODEL EXT. / INT. COLOR MILES VIN # ISD JAGUAR F-TYPE JG2673 15 F-TYPE CONVERTIBLE SALSA RED / JET 4,350 K22043 3.2.2015 JAGUAR XJ JG2704 12 XJ SUPERCHARGED POLARIS WHITE / JET 47,360 V28712 4.4.2012 JG2712 15 XJ DARK SAPPHIRE / IVORY 4,610 V90567 8.31.2015 JG2699 15 XJL ITALIAN RACING RED / JET 2,970 V86059 6.30.2015 OFF MAKE VEHICLES G216015A 13 AUDI Q5 BLACK / TAN 24,695 DA057489 6.22.2013 G216124A 14 AUDI RS5 BLACK / BLACK 13,845 EA902387 8.20.2014 G216098A 15 AUDI A8L 4.0 PHANTOM BLACK / BLACK 11,800 FN026125 3.22.2014 Please contact Kenny Walker, Centre Manager, Hennessy Jaguar/Land Rover Gwinnett at 770-680-5000. Continued from page 1 Jaguar XK-E Named Most Romantic Ride By ClassicCars.com Officers Reprinted from ClassicCars.com memories made in these cars and the fundamental role The third-most romantic car was the ever iconic 1965- President Secretary these classic cars play in our history, culture, and daily 66 Ford Mustang convertible, with 14 percent of the John Hollier Lory Healy lives.” vote, followed by the 1935 Auburn Speedster at 10, the [email protected], [email protected] With 25 percent of the votes, the 1959 Cadillac 1962 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder at 9 and lastly the 770-354-6412 706-865-1635 convertible secured second place with its long, Alfa Romeo Duetto and MG tied at 6 each. Chief Judge, luxurious and tall fins, drop top and beautiful interior. Vice President John Hoffman Craig Kerins, President’s Letter from page 1 [email protected] 706-736-8964 [email protected] ever encountered a Jaguar on one of the tours. His Annual Valentine’s Day Gathering 770-992-2856 answer was “once” with a smile. I smiled back and Vice-President for Newsletter Editor: thought he looked pretty young. Off we went deep into February 13th Activities John Baxa beautiful Belize. Ancient ruins are interesting; especially Submitted by John Baxa OPEN 770-642-7535 when they tell you four foot tall people built these giant [email protected] temples etc. However after lunch I went into the river It was Valentine’s Day T-minus-one Saturday for our Newsletter Publisher: annual gathering to celebrate the romantic holiday boat looking for cats. For two hours around almost VP-Membership John C. Yates so we gathered again at the Diner at North Point in every bend our driver would shut off the engine and John Baxa 770-516-0296 Alpharetta to celebrate. Once again we were blessed coast toward the river bank to view a local in its natural [email protected] [email protected] habitat. Yes, lots of Howler monkeys, large croc’s, bats with great weather so no threats to our personal safety 770-642-7535 Member-at-large and giant iguana’s but no large cats. Until suddenly near like in some areas of the country. Thanks again to Douglas Utt dusk around another bend, engine off, human gasps, Brian Hernan for doing the legwork to make this event Treasurer Lynn Cunningham [email protected] arms and fingers pointing. Yes for a moment a large cat possible. 770-941-3430 678-953-0390 head drinking water, then instantly disappearing into the lynn.cunningham9@gmail. Deadline for Newsletter foliage. Manual high fived me and said I was the Lucky com Man. And that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Articles and John W. Hollier The Old Rallymaster Advertisments is the 26th Dave Kirkman of the preceding month. [email protected] All submissions are 770 886-7435 nonbinding and subject Webmaster to approval. Dick Maury [email protected] Page 2 2015 NGJC Calendar Submitted by Dave Kirkman NGJC EVENTS: February Roswell (Kirkman/Hernan/ September 17 M T W T F SAT SUN Hollier sponsors) Lake Oconee Singleton/ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Hamilton party (John Hoffman 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 May 21 Sponsor) 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Wolf Mountain Winery drive 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 (John Hoffman sponsor) October 22 29 NGJC Concours Hospitality June 4 Party, Luna’s, Gainesville NGJC EVENTS: March Rides to Remember by Ferrari (Lory Healy sponsor) M T W T F SAT SUN 1 2 3 4 5 6 Maserati (Lory Healy 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Sponsor) October 23 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 NGJC Concours, 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 June 9-12 Chattahoochee Country Club, 28 29 30 31 Highlands Motoring Festival Gainesville (Brian Hernan sponsor) (John Hoffman sponsor) = Club Events = Presidents Day = Other Events June 18 October 15-16 January 30 April 3-5 Jags & Friends Picnic (Brian Euro Auto Festival, Greenville, Memory Lane Museum and JCNA International Jaguar Hernan sponsor) SC lunch at Lake Festival, Scottsdale, AZ Oconee Harbor Club (Dave July 15-17 November 5-6 Kirkman/Singleton sponsor) April 21-24 Carolina Jaguar Club Hilton Head Island Motoring Walter Mitty Challenge, Road Concours, Little Switzerland, Festival, Hilton Head, SC February 13 Atlanta, GA NC (Dave Kirkman sponsor) Valentine’s Day Lunch, North Point Diner, RSVP by the April July November 12 10th (Brian Hernan sponsor) Spring Drive – date to be Heavens Landing, Clayton, GA NGJC Business Meeting, (John determined (Dave Kirkman date to be determined Hollier sponsor) March 11-13 Amelia Island Sponsor) Concours, Amelia Island, FL August 13 December 3 or May 13-15 Blue Willow Inn, Social Circle December 10 March 26 Atlanta Motoring Festival, lunch and visit to Madison, GA NGJC Holiday Party (John Ron Green Car Collections Chukkar Farm Polo Club, (Lory Healy sponsor) Hollier sponsor) (Robbie Ferris/Lory Healy Alpharetta (Philip Carroll Sponsors) sponsor) September 10 British Car Fayre, Norcross April 2 May 15 (Kirkman/Hoffman/Hollier JCNA AGM Meeting, Scottsdale, British Motor Car Day, Sponsor) AZ Frank Sessions Photographer Page 3 January 30TH Visit To Memory Lane Submitted by John Baxa Page 4 Jaguar To Go Racing With F-Type GT3? From Autoblog.com Most British automakers have some manner of racing GT3 co-developed with M-Sport (not to mention United SportsCar Championship and the 24 Hours of program.