MAY 2016 Volume 21 Issue 4

The newsletter of the Jaguar Association of Greater St. Louis proudly serving St. Louis Jaguar enthusiasts since 1961

A 1957 XK140 Zagato was featured on the Phoenix ver- sion of Pebble Beach at the International Jaguar Festival on April 3

The PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE with John Testrake

Jaguar Association of Greater St. Louis “To promote, foster and encourage a spirit of mutual s El Presidento, I’m officially extending JAGSL’s gratitude to interest among enthusiasts of Jaguar automobiles.” Mark Hyman and his great staff at Hyman Ltd. Mark opened A th up his amazing facility on April 16 for our use, a perfect venue for ♦ Officers ♦ our annual Judges’ Training seminar. Mark graciously took time out of a very busy Saturday to personally greet our club and chat with President us. It was both informative and entertaining – as conversing with John Testrake Mark always is. Vice-President Matthew Johnson

Treasurer I am listed as a Co-Chief Judge and Co-Event Sponsor of the event, Terry Carmack but if I’m honest, it was Jim, Lisa, and Ben Hendrix who actually did Secretary/Membership the heavy lifting. I just nodded my head in agreement whenever any Diana Schlueter 636.477.1763 of them said anything. Oh, I did bring one of the coolers so … you’re welcome. ♦ Board of Directors ♦

In the garage, I’m working happily along on the ‘67 E-type. The pro- Term expires 2016 Tom Loew - Gary Schlueter - Kelly Waite ject is a conversion from automatic transmission to manual 5- Term expires 2017 speed. It’s going along well, but I veer wildly off course. Allan Ellis - Marsh Riegert - Phil Taxman Term expires 2018 First, the bonnet came off and I immediately thought it needed fresh- Todd Dillon - Jim Hendrix - Lisa Hendrix ening up on the underside. Then I started removing the transmis- sion, a process that includes removing the engine from the car. As Point Tabulator - Terry Carmack long as it was out, I pulled the head, the core plugs, and the sump for Concours Chair - Lisa Hendrix & Ray Unger a good look-see and cleaning, and then put it all back together with Chief Mechanic - Gary Schlueter new seals and gaskets, new core plugs and head studs. I made the Chief Judge - Jim Hendrix mistake of telling Jim H. that my engines don’t leak and now I have Assistant Chief Judge - John Testrake to live up to it! Naturally, with the engine out, I’d have to detail the Historian - Gary Schlueter engine bay. If I’m going to detail it, I might as well do a full restora- Advertising Manager - Tom Loew tion of everything from the firewall forward. Webmaster - John Sippel

On the web at Additionally, I have to remove some of the interior for the transmis- sion shifter work, so I might as well replace some of that. See what’s happening? Now I know how Shakespeare’s King Lear felt when he ♦ Editors ♦ said, “Oh, that way madness lies.” Ever Humbly Yours  Allan Ellis Matthew Johnson [email protected] [email protected]  Welcome new members  DAN & BETH GREEN Printing NICK & JENNIFER TOMPRAS Kwik Kopy Printing - Chesterfield, Missouri

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The Jaguar’s Growl May 2016 3 n the 16th of April, JAGSL had this tion! JAGSL was out in force, spread out in hope that we’ve sparked new interest in O year’s Judges’ Training Session, held pockets of Jaguars all over the plaza. judging and have given all the heads up at Hyman Classic Cars Ltd. First, we would Many of us found each other, though, and on how to do it. Activities included the like to thank Mark Hyman and Shawn were able to mingle before heading over review of the judging manual, discussion Dugan as well as their staff for their warm to the Judges’ Training Session at Hyman of judging test details, and an overview of welcome, allowing us to spend time in Ltd., just down the road on Chaffee. the changes for the season enacted at the their NEW photo booth, and for providing AGM. We also were able to judge, their 1974 Series 3 E-type OTS for (our Thirty-five people attended, many arriving “interactively,” Hyman’s E-type for a seri- first) interactive judging! Second, we early to start looking around at Hyman’s ously hands-on experience. A highlight would like to thank those who cleaned up 130 cars; hopefully, we did not make too was a talk with Mark Hyman about the their cars and brought them out on such a much of a mess with our drool … ha! The status of the collector car hobby and mar- great spring day. Third, we would like to staff at Hyman had the chairs set-up in ket with a bit of Q&A. thank John Testrake and Jim Hendrix for front of the NEW photo putting on the Judges’ Training Session, booth. Right on time the Lisa and Ben Hendrix for arranging the pizza arrived – four deli- organizational details, and finally to all of cious choices – and all you who came and participated! of us convened to have some sustenance, talk Spring is here!! The day started with the as a group, and sip wa- opening 2016 St. Louis Cars & Coffee at ter and sodas provided Westport Plaza. More than 500 cars were by JAGSL. There was a in attendance -- people and cars were eve- $5 cover fee to help de- rywhere – from cars barely running to pris- fray cost for the club. tine examples, the brand new to the very Veterans of the judging old, Jags to Volvos to Studebakers to Lam- scene as well as several bos to kit cars to American iron … and all new members (or pro- sorts of sports cars. It was a visual sensa- spects) attended. We

4 The Jaguar’s Growl May 2016 This was an important Judges’ Training Session. Over the last twelve JCNA Annual General Meetings, the rule book has been revised signifi- cantly by the Judges Concours Rules Committee (JCRC), the foremost April Cars & Coffee experts on judging rules; the Protest Committee, which researches the I don’t think anyone has a precise count, but the 500 previous season’s disputes and offers its rulings on them; and the Con- mark was doubtless reached at Westport for the April cours Committee, which issues sanctions and approvals for the previous Cars & Coffee. Allan and I arrived but eleven minutes year, and offers new suggestions for subsequent Concours. JAGSL re- past 8:00am, and were relegated to the far east side. I viewed changes, highlights of chapters, new addendums, and guide revi- immediately declared that I was not going to attempt to sions which led to a detailed conversation resulting in a better under- get an accurate roster of JAGSL attendees or Jags driven. standing of these developments. Any judging manuals you use will have Still, the following JAGSL members at least put in an ap- to be updated or re-printed from the JCNA website . This is all re- have little doubt the list isn’t complete … but maybe!). quired reading for those who attended and want to judge. Details will continue to change until better parity of judging results can be achieved across the coun- try. The official judging guides cover the details of specific Jaguars with in- depth information on the items to look for and how that specific model is judged; they can also be used for aid in car prepara- tion.

Thanks to all who came, especially those driving their Jaguars to this yearly event!

-- JIM HENDRIX and JOHN TESTRAKE, Co-Chief Judges

Jim Atkinson, Art & Linda Buechler, Bob Duddy, Allan Ellis JAGSL Attendees: To Those Not in Attendance: with Matthew Johnson, Curt Engler, Steve Gissy, Joe Guenther, Jim & Lisa Jim Atkinson ('70 E-type) JCNA rules now require that anyone Hendrix, Bob Herold Art & Linda Buechler (’71 XJ6) wanting to be a Certified Judge at- with Brandon Hibbs, Terry Carmack ('95 XJ12) tend a Judges’ Training Session eve- Mark Hyman, Court- Bob Duddy (’89 XJ-S) ry three years and meet require- ney Jones & Tatyana, ments as defined by the rule book. Allan Ellis (’67 420) Ken McDade, Joe JAGSL wants to have Certified Judges Steve Gissy (’73 E-type) Mizerany, Marsh Joe Guenther available for our Concours so that we Riegert, John & Meg Ben Hendrix (’84 XJ-S) do not need to rely on any attending Jim & Lisa Hendrix (’15 XJL) from outside of our area. If you want Sippel, Andre Stun- Bob Herold (F-Type) that “J” designation on your member- son with Bonjour Brandon Hibbs ship card, you need to participate. Stunson, Gary Sudin, Matthew Johnson The judging test is available from Jim Phil Taxman, John Courtney Jones & Tatyana Lemphercom Hendrix . Testrake, Dorothy & John Kenny Any questions, please feel free to call Ray Unger Terry Love Jim (314.406.2481) or John Ken McDade (’11 XJL) (314.600.2150). Other than the stu- Marsh Riegert pidity of a very few Diana & Gary Schlueter (’99 XJR) drivers risking the Jim Simpson amazing event for all John & Meg Sippel (’09 XK) of us by driving reck- John Sokora lessly on their way Bonjour Stunson out, the first gather- Andre Stunson ing of C&C 2016 was Gary Sudin (’66 E-type) impressive and high- Phil Taxman (’54 XK 120) ly enjoyable. John Testrake (’74 XJ12)

Terry Trowbridge Dorothy & Ray Unger — Ed. M The Jaguar’s Growl May 2016 5 The Places: Blackhawk Farms Raceway The Quality Inn (2786 Milwaukee Road / Beloit, WI 53511) Weekend at the Races 608.362.2666 Negotiated “Jaguar Club” rate: $69.99 single or $74.99 double June 17th - 19th per night Hosted by Phil Taxman, Jim Hendrix, and Marsh Riegert Blackhawk Farms Raceway (15538 Prairie Rd. / South Beloit, IL 61080) 815.389.2000 $20 admission for the weekend or $15 per day (benefits Shriners – community aid and children’s hospitals)

The Schedule (Options): Friday 6:15a: meet at Phil’s house (6241 Alexander / St. Louis, MO 63105) 6:30a: Departure, leisurely caravan style, arriving approx. 1:30p Join us for a unique experience! Phil Taxman, Marsh Riegert, and Jim Hendrix are sponsoring a JAGSL weekend like we have not  Drive your own car around the track ($35 tax deductible contribu- tion to Wounded Warrior Project; discount for both days) experienced before: We will witness vintage racing at its finest, pre-war cars through 1973, 120 in total, and British cars all over  Hotel check-in, late afternoon the place! Come up on Friday or Saturday, stay one night or two;  Free ice cream social let us know by RSVPing to Jim (314.406.2481;  Dinner with JAGSL at Anna Maria’s Italian Restaurant (823 Gard- ) so we can coordinate the drive there ner Street / South Beloit, IL 61080)

and the activities of interest. Please RSVP as soon as possible. Saturday

 Continental breakfast at hotel (or more offered at the track) The Track: Blackhawk Farms Raceway is a 1.95-mile private cir- cuit racetrack near South Beloit, IL, on 219 beautiful acres on the  Track day! Start in the pits … then explore and watch 8:30a: Practice at the track, groups running every 15-20 minutes ‘til border between Wisconsin and Illinois. Cafes, souvenir shops, lunch spectacular vistas, free camping, family friendly. 10:00a: Lunch touring registration ends 10:30a: Mandatory touring driving meeting 11:45a: Marsh coordinates activities (options): The Event: A caravan of JAGSL cars departs for the raceway to-  Lunch with a pit visit gether, stopping along the way for breaks – drive your favorite old  Drive with Phil car, your modern Jag, or whatever makes you comfortable. If  Drive your own car on the track desirable, we’ll drive together for the 4.5-hour trek on highways 1:45p: Qualifying races start, running every 25 minutes the whole way. Enjoy watching your friends drive their steeds as 3:35p: Sprint races start, running every 25 minutes we head north!  BBQ dinner at the track, catered by Backyard Grill ($23/person)  Live music Our own Phil Taxman will be racing his ’64 E-type Coupe for our  JAGSL night cap at the hotel JAGSL members to cheer on … and participate with: for the ad- venturous, Phil has offered to take you on a ride in the race car. Sunday — Stay for the day or head out early It will be fun!! You can also get your OWN car on the track for a 8:30a: Racing starts spirited drive. Learn how challenging it can be to traverse the 10:00a: Lunch touring registration ends track … gain a new appreciation for the race driver’s experience. 10:15a: Feature races start, running every 25 minutes 10:30a: Mandatory touring driving meeting Weather-wise, expect a typical late spring up north, which is cool- 11:45a: Drive your own car on the track er than St. Louis. Should be a fantastic weekend!! 2:30p: Last race

6 The Jaguar’s Growl May 2016 10B - CCCA Classics, 1936 - 1948: 1st, Philip Taxman, 1939 SS Cars Ltd Jaguar Saloon

On Sunday, March 27th, the Horseless Carriage Club of Missouri hosted its annual Easter Con- cours d’Elegance in Forest Park in St. Louis. Phil Taxman and Gary Sudin had the only Jag- uars on the field … and both received well-deserved rewards. Congratulations!

Tracking down photographs to share in Growl proved an adventure. The usual sus- pects suffered difficulties: Gary Sudin says, “I was so concerned about the weather, that I did not bring any camera equipment..” Gary’s concerns were well-founded: “Twenty minutes after I got home,” he reports, “the rains started.” And Mark Mor- gan’s camera was not functioning. He also mentioned the “threatening rain” which “contributed to the smaller turnout than two years ago” when the show was in its traditional Muny lot space. No worries, as Gary, Mark, and Phil all knew folks from whom to procure photographs for an appreciative JAGSL audience.

Photos: Darren Frazier, Larry Hassel, John Moore, and Mystery Photographer Photos courtesy of Mark Morgan, Gary Sudin, and Phil Taxman

11 - Foreign & Sports, 1900 - 1991: 2nd, Gary Sudin, 1966 Jaguar XKE OTS

The Jaguar’s Growl May 2016 7

Kurt Ernst, writing for Hemmings, reports that The May issue of Hemmings Sports & Exotic reads an email sent to me by Mark Morgan, “Jaguar Classic will finish production of the Car has an XJ-S on the cover and has two Jagu- who comments, “Small world department.” As XKSS, completing nine continuation cars.” This ar features. On the one hand, that’s super; on he “went through a pile of issues of the base is the same outfit, Jaguar Classic (formally the other, the theme seems to be mixed mes- newspaper dating to mid-1966,” he came known as Jaguar Heritage), that re- sages: Of the XJ-S, they say, “Big, heavy, awk- across references to the “Grand Forks Sports cently wardly styled,” with a “reputation for being Car Club, which engaged in a very vigorous fin- troublesome and costly to run.” autocross/gymkhana series, along with period- They also say the XJ-S is an ic rallies (including a rather harrowing mid- “icon for a new age: Fast, pow- January one; only two cars finished ‘in blizzard erful, beautiful, luxurious, quiet, conditions’).” The articles also revealed “a so well received that it re- regular class-winner with his E-type,” Captain mained in production for 20 years, and yet wonderfully ished the Lightweight E-type production Morgan by Mark Suggested affordable today.” And they describe a ’74 run. (In both cases, I think we can all Series III E-type as “the one that got all bloat- agree, better late than never, eh?) “Each ed,” a “svelte sportster to lardy has-been,” the of the nine continuation models,” Ernst “Marlon Brando of sports cars, the Anna Nicole writes, “will be constructed to the exact Smith of swinging ‘60s British roadsters” (I specifications as the originals.” They’ll be thought that latter metaphor had to sink in a pretty pricey. minute, too — you’re not alone) … but it’s got that “technically advanced 12-cylinder [that] able V-12 in history, and one that […] can be both reliable and hugely powerful.” Conclu- sion? I don’t know (I don’t have a subscription to the magazine), but what I can report is that Charles Simpson. Mark actually contacted XJ-Ses and Series III E-types can accurately be The British Iron Touring Club of Northwest Ar- “now-retired Colonel Charles Simpson, Presi- classified as the cat’s meow. kansas invites JAGSL to the 15th annual “Brits dent of the Association of Air Force Mis- in the Ozarks” all British car & cycle show, ben- Guenther by Joe Suggested sileers” (of which Mark is also a member), and efitting the ALS Association. asked about that E-type and car club. Col. Simpson sent Mark this photograph, which Mark was kind enough to share with us. Small world, indeed … but with the allure that accom- panies E-types, are we particularly surprised?

The Saturday, September 10th event will fea- ture Mike Dale, CBE, former Donald Healey Motor Company employee, and former Presi- FOR SALE: 1997 Jaguar XK8. New brakes all dent of JCNA. around; newer rack, radiator, front spring, shocks, & aluminum timing chain tensioners. The host hotel is the Holiday Inn Convention Snow tires on separate rims included. Center of Northwest Arkansas (1500 S 48th St, Springdale, AR 72764). Contact Bill Watkins or Doug Schrantz for registration information.

$9500. Ken McDade 618.616.7116 8 The Jaguar’s Growl May 2016 Photo: Matthew Johnson

Alan Tovey, writing for the Telegraph, reports that Jaguar Land (read Tata) is currently in discussions with the British Racing Drivers Club (BRDC) to acquire Silverstone (the circuit … not the village, but after “more than £11bn” invested in JLR “since Tata bought it from Ford for £1.5bn in 2008,” I thought that I’d clarify).

Apparently, Jaguar “wants to use … this photograph would have been even cooler. (Allan Ellis cruising in the ‘67 420.) Silverstone as a venue to showcase its rapidly expanding range of vehicles.” That’s quite exciting for Jaguar enthusiasts, but one hopes and trusts that such a plan would not be at From time to time, it’s a good idea to mention JAGSL received the following announcement; the expense of Silverstone’s other highly- to new members (and remind seasoned ones) someone check it out, let us know, and per- celebrated happenings – lots of club racing that JAGcetera is about any Jaguar-related haps it will get on our official JAGSL calendar: events, for instance, and the Silverstone Clas- anything. Have a photo of your Jag or a sight- sic. Tovey refers to other “talks to sell the ing of someone else’s? (Caption or describe it “Ballpark Village is proud to join in on the ex- venue to a third party” that had not been suc- and send it in.) Have an anecdote to share? citement of the burgeoning car enthusiast cessful, which indicates that this is not a new (Write it and send it in). Found an interesting scene in St. Louis by hosting four Cars and idea for the BRDC. The article sounds as if essay or article about Jags or the classic car Coffee events this summer. On the second JLR’s talks are quite serious, even while “all hobby? (Tell us about it. Comment on it. Saturday of each month (May until August), discussions remain confidential.” Send it in.) Heard news about Jaguar? (Write from 10 a.m. until noon, Ballpark Village will what you think about it. Send it in.) Spotted welcome everyone to downtown St. Louis to is? (Happy to let Growl readers know.) Have vehicles on display.” an idea, a thought, commentary, an opinion about a Jag-something-or-other? (Send it our “These free way.) Have a response or remark or criticism events will Allan and I put a call in (or praise, I suppose) about something that feature all the May 2015 Growl has appeared in the Growl? (Drop us a line; types of cars (20.4), for JAGSL mem- we might even pay attention.) We cannot al- and trucks (i.e. bers to be informally ways guarantee publication … but know that classic, mod- “profiled” — to highlight contributions to JAGcetera are most welcome. ern, exotic, individuals, their hotrod, muscle, Jag(s), their Jaguar sto- domestic, and ries, and their involve- imports). All ment/contributions to (If we don’t hear from you, well, okay, but you’ll participants JAGSL. We put together just fuel our penchant for self-indulgence.) and spectators a questionnaire to make it really easy for con- will receive a validation for 3 hours of free tributors; then we’d edit, and voila! — a friendly parking in the gated and secured lot, and dis- Growl feature. The monthly column would, we counts on lunch at select Ballpark Village res- thought, appeal to and make feel more wel- taurants. All show cars will be able to partici- come new members, basically introducing pate in a special, organized, free professional them to folks perhaps even before their first photo opportunity in this unique setting. We event. We ran the request for several issues, hope you’ll join in on the fun, revel in the ca- and would now like to take this opportunity to maraderie, learn something new, see some thank all of those who responded to us. But awesome vehicles, enjoy a delicious lunch, nobody did, so we can’t. Ah, well. and of course, drink some coffee! Dates are May 14th, June 11th, July 9th, and August 13th. 601 Clark Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63102 (Adjacent to Busch Stadium).”

Photo courtesy of Perry Shillinglaw The Jaguar’s Growl May 2016 9 presentation, but his helpers were never able to successfully synch the borrowed laptop with the projector (expensively rent- ed, no doubt). That bit of unpreparedness proved to be a dis- traction his presentation was almost incapable of overcoming. Dick Cavicke, Chairman of the JCNA Judge’s Concours Rules Committee, then began to sound what was to become a com- mon refrain through the weekend: “The current judging system is flawed.” As I reviewed my fellow attendees, I realized that I might have been the youngest person there. Gradually, the dreaded JCNA delegate disease began to overtake me. It shares one similarity with Legionnaires’ Disease: it finds its victims in overpriced hotels. Dennis Eynon, Co-Chairman of the event, then burst through the back doors and in- terrupted the pro- ceedings announcing (somewhat suspi- ciously) that the buses were scheduled to head to the Penske Race Museum and points further north not at 5:30, but at 4:30. A rumble of anticipation Report and Pictures by Allan Ellis rolled through the room as knees and backs creaked into service. riving to Phoenix sounded exciting. Never having been on a Two thoughts D road trip to the southwest, the thought appealed to me— stood out in my mind: until I checked the mileage. So what if it was 1500 miles?!? first, Phoenix streets do Three days out, three days back, no big deal! Predictably, cooler not have potholes and minds prevailed and I boarded a Southwest plane early Friday second, Robert Bron- morning, April 1. stein, President of the By the time I landed at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and hosting club, Jaguar Club of Central Arizona, did an outstanding headed to (or more correctly was “herded to”) the Enterprise job. The Penske Race Museum is part of a complex of dealer- counter, I knew my first impulse was right. The smiling face be- ships owned by Roger Penske in Scottsdale. Robert told me that hind the counter said somewhat too cheerfully, “Normally we the museum typically costs $5500.00 to rent as a party venue. rent around 500 cars on a Friday but today it looks like we’ll rent But Penske waived the fee so that the attending delegates could around a 1000!” Instinctively I wanted to inform him that I was peruse at will his only looking for one car but instead I said, “Really? What’s going collection of race on?” “Oh, some kind of Formula One race cars and also wander weekend,” he replied. over to the Jaguar After a twenty-minute showroom to have wait in a non- a close-up, hands- descript, concrete on encounter with parking cavern, my the new Jaguar F- name was called and PACE. It was a my personal Enter- beautiful spring prise assistant in- evening, so with formed me that the drink in hand, I was midsize cars were drawn to the lot to missing and I could examine more exotic choose a compact marques in one at a reduced rate. I place than I had ever glanced across the seen before: Ferrari acres of concrete and saw some dude Italias sprinkled on loading his gear into a Mustang Cobra . I threw my top of row after row plastic suitcase into the of a Hyundai Sonnet and drove to of Bentley coupes. the Scottsdale Plaza Resort as only a F1 driver could. The coaches After picking up a registration packet, I caught the bet- pulled up and we The Penske Race Museum... ter part of a technical session conducted by Paul Novak and were off again to our next destination: Hogs N Horses Best Dick Cavicke, both members of the San Diego Jaguar Club. Paul Buckin’ Bar. Each seat in the bus was now occupied by a straw was recounting common mistakes made in judging. Two things cowboy hat and a kerchief. I dutifully donned the hat (not want- that stood out were judges who forgot to write their names on ing to be my typical party-pooper self) and watched the sun set the judging sheet and judges forgetting to score minimum de- as we made our way north to Cave Creek. ductions. His talk was to be accompanied by a PowerPoint

10 The Jaguar’s Growl May 2016 Okay, I’ll confess: I spent Friday night in a western- (soon-to-be reelected President of JCNA) apologized, saying themed bar with the geriatric set. Hogs N Horses is a bar built that if he had known in advance, he would’ve had it set up adjacent to a bull-riding corral. We were escorted to the sec- differently. George felt like some people might think that ond floor, outdoor venue where we had a good view of the those in elected positions of power might be lording it over the corral. An excel- delegates. It didn’t look like that to me. It just seemed a nor- lent catered bar- mal way of setting up a conference where the people who becue awaited were going to do the most talking were easily seen. That along with a free “apology” betrayed a tension that would sur- drink. Since lunch face throughout had been skipped, the day’s proceed- I was first in line. ings. Meanwhile, peo- What can ple were crowding I say about George the railing near Camp? He volun- the corral to see tarily handed off Robert Bronstein the chairmanship ride a bull. Again, of the meeting to even though the Jack Humphrey, a ride was just na- Regional Director noseconds long, for the Southwest. my hat (literally!) Jack then asked was off to him. George if there People like Robert was anything he are what make wanted to say. local JCNA clubs George respond- great. The two- ed by placing hour time differ- both feet ence was serious- squarely behind ly kicking in at this the podium and quoting in a clear voice a point. Instead of searching for a second drink, I found myself famous saying of George Patton, “I thought I would on the nine o’clock bus snooz- stand up here and let you people see if I am as big of a son-of- ing a bit while it crawled back a-bitch as some of you think I am.” I instinctively ducked even to the resort. though I knew it was just a rhetorical shot over the bow. A Thanks to Lisa Hen- few nervous titters filled the empty space and drix, I was able to stay at the meeting got off to a roaring “Harold’s house,” her fa- good start. In Jerry ther’s home perched on a Cohen’s review golf course in northwest of this year’s Phoenix, about thirty miles AGM (The Litter away. I punched in the Box, April 2016), address in my phone and he said that there drove right to my weekend were no fireworks retreat. As I made my way to report. I guess through the garage and in that was right. But the back door, I spied the shooting blanks did backside of a mountain seem to be popular. lion. Immediately I So, maybe it dropped what I was was just me, I carrying and thought, “I thought. My father came all this way to be had attended confer- killed by a mountain ences all of his life. He lion in Phoenix!” once told me, “Keep Thank God it was your mouth shut and be stuffed, a trophy of the last to speak.” I de- Harold’s days as a cided to try the first half hunter. “Kitty” and I of that advice and just got along well enough observe. There seemed to the next few days, but I kept waking be a lot of tension in the up that first night fully expecting to see two glowing room, as if old alliances eyes in the dark. had been shattered and Saturday was the meeting for the delegates. I headed people had regressed to back to the resort early to eat breakfast. Since it was my first obscure turf wars as they clung to their old SNG Barratt cata- AGM, I nervously sought out a kind face to explain the routine. logues and pitted NOS taillights. The recent retirement of the The way the conference room was set up was somewhat intim- Kennedys, combined with vacancies related to administration idating: a dais for the administrative officials was set up higher and the website, colluded to produce a palpable harriedness. than the tables and seating for the delegates. George Camp

The Jaguar’s Growl May 2016 11 The agitation became more evident when the floor was opened for discussion of John and Kathy Schindler’s (Jaguar Club of Ohio) proposal “to allow clear bras on Driven Division Entries without deduction” (it has been a 4.0 point deduction). The Judge’s Concours Rules Committee was struggling with a split vote (3 to 3) on this issue and decided to shift it to the Board of Directors who had the option of presenting the issue to the assembled delegates. The Schindlers’ argument was that a clear bra was similar to window tinting and radial tires (see the October 2015 Growl, pg. 8). Dick Cavicke (apparently in opposition to the change) said that “the Driven Division has deteriorated over the years.” Apparently, the original idea of a Driven Division was to use it as a feeder platform for the Championship Divi- sion. In other words, you have a nice car and you enter it into the Driven Division so you can benefit from a collective critique, fix what needs to be done, and push it into competi- tion on the Championship level. That was an interesting tidbit. My perception of the Driven Division was that it was for cars that were, well, driven! There seemed to be strong support in the room for this proposal. Someone questioned what would happen if a car was being judged that had a clear wrap on the entire car. Much moaning ensued. Steve Kennedy, former Secre- tary of the JCNA, pointed out that cars were susceptible to stone chips behind the rear wheels. Someone else suggest- ed that the proposal should be qualified by inserting “from the A pillar forward.” Eventually, the amended change was passed by a voice vote of the assembled delegates. Clear bras from the A pillar forward would be allowed in Driven Division and judged by the same standard as paint. Clearly, this was a pragmatic concession to the sport with the objec- tive of lowering the threshold to attract new members (read younger Jaguar owners with newer cars). Even though this change was restricted to the Driven Division, the purists in the room still regarded it as detestable. The debate between the pragmatists and the pur- ists seemed to be heating up. More on this next time. 

Here’s a shot of the Timeline Display organized by Larry Maiorano (Picture: Mike Ferring)

12 The Jaguar’s Growl May 2016 EDITOR’S IDLES: Matthew Johnson (“Hey — Someone DOES Read this Stuff”) I was delighted when Mark Morgan emailed duced Kaiser … or Hudson … or Packard … Don’t get me wrong: I have NO problem with about “Dwindling Imagination, Eroding Interest” would be to throw on a different name badge cars that aren’t interesting (not all should be, from last month’s Growl (21.3). With Mark’s and be done with it. (Save the unnecessary and I love my Accord). What I take issue with is permission, I thought I’d share it with you. thinking, designing, and sketching time. Avoid that manufacturers/marketers claim that these expending energy on creativity. It’ll be accu- cars are something they aren’t. What’s worse, He said: “A friend of mine [long time auto en- rate.) There’s currently a TV spot for Kia, nar- and what I actually fret about, is that there are thusiast, member of the Kaiser club] asked me rated by Christopher Walken, that criticizes the poor sods who believe them. And in the long to gin up some concepts of what a 2016 Kaiser cookie cutter for “disregarding individuality” run, that belief will shape how we think about would look like. I expect howls of outrage when and promoting “herd mentality.” So, “if you’re cars (and excitement, uniqueness, design, crea- I submit the three drawings: ‘That looks like a for more than just a cookie cutter midsize se- tivity) altogether. Toyota (Buick ... Chevy ... Chrysler)!’ ‘Well,’ I’d dan …” and then it features a Kia (I don’t know say, ‘yes, but look at what passes for styling which – who can tell?) that is remarkable ONLY Mark also told me a different story: “Matthew, these days: all sedans have a long, flowing, for its all-embracing unremarkability. (Yes, the concerning your nephew’s confusing a Boss semi-fastback roofline with a short trunk. All car was depicted in white.) Or take the Chevro- 302 with a Camaro at September’s Cars & Cof- cars have those sweeping wrap-around head- fee, I had someone come up to me and my TR8 let ad1 in which they have “removed all the light/taillight/side marker lamps which stretch badges … so you won’t know what brand it at the local ZX gas station a month or so ago nearly to the edges of the front and rear doors. is” (already telling!!!) from a (white) midsized and ask, ‘Hey, is that one of those new Toyo- All cars are now getting rather convoluted LED . People viewing it say, “I have no idea tas?’” On the surface, this seems to be like marker lights and multiple small headlights, even what car this is,” “So we don’t know who that Chevy TV spot, but for a fundamental dif- resulting in an appearance similar to the beast- makes this?” When asked to declare what it is, ference: that person might not know a Triumph ies in Starship Troopers. AND, all cars also now they say, “Audi,” “Lexus,” “BMW,” and “Tesla.” from a Toyota, but there is recognition that the have multiple accent lines/swooshes/creases My first reaction is that these people are idiots, Triumph is something cool and different – it’s of no apparent sense in their bodies.’ but then I realize how unfair that is, because remarkable, which is to say, something on which one should remark. It reveals a spark of “Oh, and a preponderance of gray, black, white, that Chevy does look a lot like everything else. (I’ll refrain from commenting on how Chevrolet interest in that classic automobile design (and and silver. Every night when I drive home I look in the case of the TR8, not always adored). at the Suntrup Kia West lot (formerly Moore thinks it’s a good idea to market its cars for NOT being like Chevrolets; and perhaps you’re Nice. And why is that significant? Well, see the Jaguar) and marvel […] that apparently you can April 2016 Growl, pages 10-11. only get a new Sorrento in gray, black, white, or reminded, as I am, of Buick ads that do the silver.” same thing: “The new Chevy/Buick: Not like a Thanks to all who take the time to offer me — Chevy/Buick!” Hmm … maybe a hint of honesty and Allan — Growl feedback. Know that it’s I responded that a modern design for a reintro- there? But I digress.) appreciated!

1 The ad mentions that the scene takes place in the “Design Clinic: Sonoma, CA” — appropriate that they use the sterile term “clinic” when linked to “design,” as opposed to, say, studio.

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