Jaguar Xj40 30Th Anniversary Commemorative Drive

JAGUAR XJ40 30TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE DRIVE

DUNKELD, SCOTLAND

29 AUGUST 2016

Route book designed and produced by Jonathan Partridge, Jaguar Heritage Trust

JAGUAR XJ40 30TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE DRIVE

DUNKELD HOUSE HOTEL - JAGUAR XJ40 PRESS LAUNCH AUGUST 1986

JAGUAR XJ40 30TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE DRIVE

INTRODUCTION

XJ40 at 30! At this very hotel in September 1986, the 'new XJ6' was launched to the world's press. Paul Skilleter, who was amongst those present at Dunkeld thirty years ago, looks back at this critical moment in Jaguar's history.

The arrival of a new XJ is always a very big occasion, but back in the mid-1980s it was vastly more important to Jaguar than it has been in more recent years. This is because back then Jaguar was a two-model company, offering one saloon (the Series 3) and one sports model (the XJ-S). The saloon was by far the biggest seller of the two, so the XJ6 was the absolute cornerstone of Jaguar’s very existence – this being decades before SUVs, cross-overs and a plethora of other variations began to eat into the traditional luxury-saloon market. By contrast, today's XJ saloon can almost be described as a niche model... Code-named XJ40, the new model replaced the Series 3 XJ6. After the original XJ6 of 1968, the XJ had been through a Series 2 upgrade before evolving into the crisper Series 3 of 1979. With John Egan assuming control of Jaguar shortly afterwards, the Series 3 benefited from improved quality and as the 1980s progressed, it became a true sales success including in the United States. However, the Series 3 was based on mid-1960s technology and, although not everyone at Browns Lane agreed, it was generally felt that a fundamentally new XJ saloon was needed. In fact this had been the view even during the Series 2 era of the mid-1970s which, almost unbelievably, is when the first attempts at designing an all-new XJ began. But progress had been dogged by limited resources (Jaguar was tiny compared with such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW) and by unsettling management changes as Jaguar became ever more enmeshed in British Leyland. Finally, under the aegis of John Egan, on 8th October 1986 the new saloon was announced. It shared nothing with Series 3, the body, suspension, brakes and drive-train all having been developed especially for it. Two six-cylinder engines were offered, the twin-cam all-aluminium 3.6 litre unit originally seen in the XJ-S of 1983, and a new single-cam 2.9 litre. Both were available in either basic XJ6 or Sovereign specification, with the top spec. model being the 3.6 litre

JAGUAR XJ40 30TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE DRIVE powered Daimler. Two transmissions were offered, the seldom-specified Getrag five-speed manual, and the much more popular four-speed ZF type 4HP22 automatic. This featured the unique 'J' shaped selector gate, giving the driver a useful degree of manual control over gear selection. It was soon labelled the 'Randle Handle' after Jaguar’s engineering director, Jim Randle! The car's electrical system was amongst some of XJ40's highly advanced features, using as it did low-current switching. Impressively refined and with handling that made the Series 3 feel old- fashioned, XJ40 courted controversy with its abandonment of traditional Jaguar curves. But it was innately well-proportioned and its shape has surely stood the test of time well. That Jaguar, with tiny resources compared with Mercedes- Benz and BMW, could produce a luxury sports saloon with world-leading refinement, handling and performance is a tribute to Jaguar's then-chairman, (Sir) John Egan, his engineering director (Professor) Jim Randle, and all the talented team behind them. Not to mention the car's superb value-for-money. It is our great pleasure to say that Jim Randle himself is with us this weekend, along with other members of the original XJ40 project team including former vehicle proving engineer Ed Abbott, former project engineer Howard Hunt (and his wife Ann – they met at this hotel during the press launch!), Jonathan Partridge from Sales & Marketing and former press cars manager (and vehicle proving engineer) Peter Taylor. As for XJ40, it was consistently improved during production, especially with the upgraded 4.0 litre range in September 1989, and finally made an honourable exit in 1994. By then over 209,000 had been sold worldwide, a figure which makes it the best-selling XJ ever. Today the XJ40 is still more than capable of providing refined, luxury motoring, with its many merits being appreciated by an ever-increasing circle of enthusiasts. We hope that will continue for many years into the future.

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ROUTE DESCRIPTION The cover of this souvenir route book is a copy of the design used on the original 1986 launch route books. The drive follows one of the original routes used by international journalists during the 1986 Press Launch of the XJ40. Apart from a slight increase in traffic density, (nothing like down south!) and road surfaces being not quite so good in odd sections of the route, surprisingly little has changed over the 30 years that have passed since the launch. The route begins with a drive through Dunkeld, once many years ago the capital of Scotland. We cross the Tay for the first time over Thomas Telford's handsome bridge, then cross the A9 to head for Crieff, through beautiful, unspoilt Perthshire countryside. On the way we pass through the Sma' Glen, a favourite picnic spot for locals and visitors alike. Passing through Crieff we drive through an area of rich farmland till we reach St Fillans where we commence a delightful lochside drive, closely following the shores of Loch Earn, all the way to the optional coffee stop at Lochearnhead. Leaving the coffee stop we quickly turn to climb through Glen Ogle, with the old railway viaducts clinging to the hillside, turning at the end of the glen for Killin, an attractive village at the western end of Loch Tay. Crossing the river bridge at the village one can view the famous Falls of Dochart. We now begin our drive along the entire length of Loch Tay. Ben Lawers towers over us to the left, with magnificent views across the loch to our right. A drive to be remembered! At the eastern end of the loch we reach Kenmore, where you might like to stop for lunch. A pretty, compact village with unrivalled views of both river and loch Tay. Leaving Kenmore we start our return journey to Dunkeld. On this section of the route we will never be far from the banks of the Tay. Passing through Aberfeldy, with its large whisky distillery, we eventually leave the A827 to join the B898 - the only B road on our journey. This enables us to wend our way back to Dunkeld at a leisurely pace through forests and lush Perthshire farmland. A final crossing of the Tay brings us back to Dunkeld and our hotel. The event is being run as a Touring Assembly under MSA exemption permit number 96990

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ROUTE MAP OVERVIEW

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FILMING OUTSIDE THE HOTEL – AUGUST 1986

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OPTIONAL STOPPING POINTS ON ROUTE PLEASE NOTE Any refreshments en route are not included in your event ticket but are all on a pay as you go basis.

LOCHEARNHEAD - CLACHAN COTTAGE HOTEL Your coffee stop. This tastefully modernised hotel sits in an idyllic position on the shores of the stunning Loch Earn, looking across at Ben Vorlich and deep into the Trossachs. There is inside and outside seating, ample car parking on the lochside, and it's the ideal place to meet to socialise and discuss the first half of the route and our lovely cars. Or just sit and take in the amazing scenery, you may even spot an osprey out on the loch catching his lunch!

LUNCH OPTIONS AT KENMORE LOCH TAY BOATHOUSE CAFE Good food at a reasonable price. Stunning views across the loch, both from inside seating and a grass terrace outside. It's a five minute walk from the village square, or park on the right just after leaving the square, Pay and Display. KENMORE HOTEL There is a new glass fronted restaurant on the riverside at the rear of the hotel with magnificent views of the river and bridge. The hotel menu can be taken in the restaurant or any of the bars and lounges in the hotel. Parking is in front of the hotel. THE COURTYARD - MAINS OF TAYMOUTH On the left prior to crossing the bridge. It has its own parking and offers everything from snacks to a full lunch, with internal and external seating. It also has a large tourist shop on site.

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THE KENMORE CLUB - WATERFRONT RESTAURANT On the right prior to the bridge. A modern restaurant with stunning views across the loch. There is parking on site but limited.

PICNIC OPTION There is a small Mace shop in the corner of the square that sells drinks and snacks for anyone wishing to take this option.

PRESS CAR ENGINE CHECKS FOR MEDIA DRIVE – AUGUST 1986

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DRIVER NOTES  Participation in the Commemorative Drive is at your own risk. It is the responsibility of all drivers to ensure that their car is suitably prepared and insured for this event.  There is no technical support being provided by the organisers. In the event of a mechanical problem, you will need to make your own arrangements. Breakdown cover is strongly recommended.  Apart from the AA and RAC, local breakdown recovery is also available from - Blair Atholl Garage, Bridge of Tilt, Pitlochry PH18 5SX Tel: 01796 481221 - Auto Services Perth Ltd, Inveralmond Industrial Estate, Perth PH1 3JE Tel: 01738 210000  Please observe all speed limits and other cautionary instructions in the route directions. Any speed or traffic infringements are your responsibility.  Please show due consideration for other road users and take particular care when driving through the local villages and towns. Please try to avoid driving in convoy with other cars taking part in the event to minimise congestion or risk of accident.  A special rally plaque has been produced for this event. If you obtain one of these, please make sure it is securely attached to your vehicle.  Fuel - In this part of the world opportunities to fuel are limited! You are advised to fuel up on Sunday afternoon or early Monday morning at the local filling station: YOUNGS GARAGE, Perth Road, Birnam, PH8 0DN, Tel: 01350 727276. Turn right out of the hotel drive, carefully, drive through Dunkeld and over the bridge. Turn to your left, signed Birnam (before you reach the main road) and follow on through the village; the garage is on the left. Opening hours over the weekend:- Saturday 9.00am - 5.30pm Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm Monday 8.00am - 5.30pm Tuesday 8.00am - 5.30pm

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY  In the event of a road traffic accident or other emergency, please call the appropriate emergency service by dialling 999 or 112 from a mobile phone.

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USEFUL NUMBERS  Rory Semple (XJ40.com Forum) – 07884 230884  Ed Abbott (Former Jaguar Vehicle Proving engineer) - 07798 768088  David Marks (XJ40 technical specialist) – 07850 334236  Paul Skilleter (Journalist and Publisher) - 07542 107860  Howard and Ann Hunt (Route organisers) - 07736 217201  Jonathan Partridge (Jaguar Heritage Trust) – 07885 501480  Dunkeld House Hotel (reception) - 01350 727771

THE PRESS LAUNCH SUPPORT TEAM AT DUNKELD – AUGUST 1986

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ROUTE INSTRUCTIONS – PAGE 1

JAGUAR XJ40 3Oth ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE DRIVE DUNKELD HOUSE HOTEL - TROCHRY - AMURLEE - GILMERTON - CRIEFF - COMRIE - ST FILLANS - LOCHEARN HEAD 42.8 Miles - 1 hour 30 minutes

MLS/KMS DIRECTIONS INSTRUCTIONS COMMENTS

DEPART HOTEL VIA MAIN CAUTION 0.0 DRIVE SPEED BUMPS CAR PARKING

TURN RIGHT FROM HOTEL CAUTION 1.1 ENTRANCE THROUGH VILLAGE

1.3 CROSS RIVER TAY A923

1.5 FOLLOW MAIN ROAD

INVERNESS A9 STAGGERED CROSSROADS 1.6 CRIEFF CRIANLARICH CAUTION - FAST TRAFFIC (A822) (A85) TAKE A822 FOR CRIEFF

STAY ON A822 5.2 TROCHRY OLD MILITARY ROAD

9.4 CRIEFF A822 FOLLOW MAIN ROAD

11.2 AMULREE

15.2 SLOW - SHARP BEND

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PRESS CAR BEING PREPARED FOR MEDIA DRIVE – AUGUST 1986

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ROUTE INSTRUCTIONS – PAGE 2

JAGUAR XJ40 3Oth ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE DRIVE DUNKELD HOUSE HOTEL - TROCHRY - AMURLEE - GILMERTON - CRIEFF - COMRIE - ST FILLANS - LOCHEARN HEAD 42.8 Miles - 1 hour 30 minutes

MLS/KMS DIRECTIONS INSTRUCTIONS COMMENTS

21.6 GILMERTON

CRIEFF CRIANLARICH 21.9 A85

23.1 CRIEFF

BANK CRIANLARICH CAUTION - 23.9 A85 DON'T OVERSHOOT

24.1 FOLLOW MAIN ROAD CARE - CARS PARKED

30.1 COMRIE

35.7 ST FILLANS

LOCHEARNHEAD 42.4 (GREEN SIGN)

P HOTEL TURN LEFT INTO CLACHAN COTTAGE HOTEL 42.8 CAR PARK - COFFEE STOP P

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DUNKELD AUGUST 1986 PRESS CARS LINED UP IN THE HOTEL CAR PARK FOR THE MEDIA DRIVES

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ROUTE INSTRUCTIONS – PAGE 3

JAGUAR XJ40 3Oth ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE DRIVE CLACHAN COTTAGE - KILLIN - KENMORE - ABERFELDY - BALNAGUARD - DALGUISE - DUNKELD HOUSE HOTEL 50 Miles - 2 hours 30 minutes

MLS/KMS DIRECTIONS INSTRUCTIONS COMMENTS

0.0 EXIT CAR PARK TURN LEFT ZERO TRIP P P

CRAINLARICH 0.5 A85

KILLIN CAUTION - DO NOT 5.6 A827 OVERSHOOT FALLS OF DOCHART

7.5 KILLIN

KILLIN - This small village lies at the western end of Loch Tay and is closely associated with Clan Macnab. Their burial place is on a small island in the river. The island and the Falls of Dochart can be seen as you cross the road bridge. The mountain of Ben Lawers, a 3,984 feet Munro, towers over the village

ABERFELDY 7.8 A827

BRIDGE OF LOCHAY CAUTION - NARROW 9.1 A827 BRIDGE

BEN LAWERS HOTEL 17 A827

21 FEARNAN

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DUNKELD AUGUST 1986 CARS IN MARQUEE WHERE TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS TOOK PLACE

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ROUTE INSTRUCTIONS – PAGE 4

JAGUAR XJ40 3Oth ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE DRIVE CLACHAN COTTAGE - KILLIN - KENMORE - ABERFELDY - BALNAGUARD - DALGUISE - DUNKELD HOUSE HOTEL 50 Miles - 2 hours 30 minutes

MLS/KMS DIRECTIONS INSTRUCTIONS COMMENTS

24.7 KENMORE

24.8 RIVER TAY

P VILLAGE CENTRE 24.9 A827 P PARKING

KENMORE - This charming village at the eastern end of Loch Tay offers marvellous views of both the loch and the River Tay. The beautiful bridge, built by John Baxter in 1774, spans the river virtually at its source. Visible across the loch is a reconstruction of a Celtic crannog, built on stilts above the water.

KENMORE is the suggested comfort/lunch stop. Approximatly one hour has been built into the route to accommodate this. Please see separate sheet for information on the various options available.

30.9 ABERFELDY

MINI ISLAND 31 CAUTION A827

BALLINLUIG 31.2 A827

CINEMA MINI ISLAND 31.4 A827

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XJ40 ON DRIVE ROUTE DURING PRESS LAUNCH – AUGUST 1986

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ROUTE INSTRUCTIONS – PAGE 5

JAGUAR XJ40 3Oth ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE DRIVE CLACHAN COTTAGE - KILLIN - KENMORE - ABERFELDY - BALNAGUARD - DALGUISE - DUNKELD HOUSE HOTEL 50 Miles - 2 hours 30 minutes

MLS/KMS DIRECTIONS INSTRUCTIONS COMMENTS VIEW OF DISTILLERY ON DEWARS OF ABERFELDY - 31.8 RIGHT, INCLUDING WHISKY DISTILLERS COPPER STILLS

GRANDTULLY 35.9 A827

36.1

BALNAGUARD ROAD NARROWS - NO WHITE 37.2 DALGUISE LINES BE AWARE - CYCLISTS B898 AND PEDESTRIANS

38.8 BALNAGUARD

41.6 KINNAIRD

43.3 DALGUISE

PERTH CAUTION 46.3 A9 MAIN ROAD

PREPARE TO EXIT 47.5 A9

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XJ40 ON DRIVE ROUTE DURING PRESS LAUNCH – AUGUST 1986

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ROUTE INSTRUCTIONS – PAGE 6

JAGUAR XJ40 3Oth ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE DRIVE

CLACHAN COTTAGE - KILLIN - KENMORE - ABERFELDY - BALNAGUARD - DALGUISE - DUNKELD HOUSE HOTEL 50 Miles - 2 hours 30 minutes

MLS/KMS DIRECTIONS INSTRUCTIONS COMMENTS

DUNKELD 48.4 BIRNAM BLAIRGOWRIE A923

48.7 CROSS RIVER TAY

TURN LEFT INTO HOTEL - CAUTION 49 CAUTION EXITING SPEED BUMPS TRAFFIC

HOTEL 50 PARK AS DIRECTED

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THE RESULT – CAR MAGAZINE FRONT COVER NOVEMBER 1986

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

NAMES NUMBERS VEHICLE Ally Mitchell 1 86 XJ40 Sovereign D200 DDU Jason & Amie Walker 2 L399 GYP Nick & Rose Carter 2 92 XJ40 Kingfisher blue K606 EYV Rory Semple & Aine Rice 2 92 Daimler 4.0 Flamenco red Steve & Angie Howard 2 94 XJ6 (x300) Red N172 AAO Chris Holmes 1 94 XJ40 Jade green K840 AJO Luke Clark 1 94 XJ40 3.2s BRG Colin & Anne Stewart 2 53 XK120 RDU932 Coen Voogd Jnr & Snr 2 92 XJ40 XJ6 3.2 DP-PH-07 James & Patricia McCulloch 2 86 XJ40 2.9 Metallic grey D149 YUT Leontien Van Brummelen + 3 4 86 Sovereign 3.6 Nimbus white 55-XTV-4 Ed & Christine Abbott 2 79 XJ6 Series 3 BOP 121V Carl Allison 2 94 3.2s Flamenco red C. Atkinson & L. Bowen-West 2 94 XJ12 (XJ81) L161 FNB Rodney & Vicky Butler 2 91 XJ40 BRG H620 XYM Davide & Chiara Constantini 2 88 3.6 Daimler Black Richard & Shobha Edgell 2 88 Sovereign F114 BKP Ivan Ford 2 94 DD6 Florian Granzeier 2 1990 Chasseur Stealth Robin Griffiths + 2 3 94 XJ6 XJ40 Gold 3.2 BRG Rob Jenner 1 94 Daimler 4.0 Majestic Insignia L614 WVV Letitia Mace 1 88 Sovereign 3.6 Bordeaux red E264 OMP Leo & Anne-Marie Jensen 2 91 XJ6 3.2 Paul Keating 1 94 Sovereign 4.0 Majestic H18 5XK Morocco red Naki Kouyioumtzis 2 92 XJR Manual Black Cherry David Marks 2 Pre-production 3.6 Sovereign Manual G. McGrath & P. Blackwell 2 90 XJ40 Sovereign Dark blue H684 XHV Simon & Jill Mulcahy 2 94 XJ12 6.0 Red Joe & Hazel Norman 2 95 XJR Red K222 XJR

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THE FULL MODEL RANGE – XJ6, SOVEREIGN AND DAIMLER

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS (CONT.)

NAMES NUMBERS VEHICLE

Jonathan & Sue Partridge 2 88 XJ6 3.6 E604 JJU Chris Prescott 1 XJR John Ratcliffe 2 94 4.0s Morocco red Ray & Kay Searles 2 2011 XJ Prem Lux Italian Racing Red N200 RAY Colin & Sheena Shippey 2 X Type Steinar Skauen 2 94 DD6 Majestic Insignia Paul & June Skilleter 2 94 Sovereign 4.0 M94 FVC Derek & Daniel Spijker 2 93 Daimler Solent blue Pim Stouten 2 93 Jaguar Insignia 4.0 Peppermint green Rens & Sabine Swart 2 93 DD6 6.0 Peter & Carol Taylor 2 64 E Type 3.8 Fixed head coupe CLB 445B Carl & Florence Tunnicliffe 2 90/91 Daimler 4.0 Bordeaux red Chris Walker 2 94 XJR Morocco red Jim & Meryle Webber 2 XJ40 3.2 Signal red K20 WSL

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