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The official publication of the Nation’s <strong>Capital</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Owners</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />

<strong>THE</strong> JAGUAR’S <strong>ROAR</strong><br />

Volume 47 No. 4 April 2010


2 April 2010 The <strong>Jaguar</strong>s Roar<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Calendar<br />

COMING EVENTS<br />

Items for the <strong>Club</strong> Calendar must be received no later than the 10th of the month<br />

prior to the month the event is to be held.<br />

2010 <strong>Club</strong> Calendar<br />

April<br />

10 Foshay Collection Tour, Culpepper VA, Joint tour with VJC Date to be confirmed<br />

17 Concours Planning Committee Meeting. Michelle Dawson<br />

18 Fairfax Hunt Point-to-Point Races & Pot Luck Picnic. Leesburg, VA. Bob Andrews<br />

19 NCJOC Regular Meeting, O’Donnell’s Restaurant, Gaithersburg, MD Details<br />

25 Brits on the Green Car Show, Mt Vernon, VA Sherman Taffel<br />

4/30-5/2 Lewes British Motorcar Show. Lewes Chamber of Commerce. Preregistration required. Bob Andrews, coordinator<br />

May<br />

1 Kentlands Day, Gaithersburg, MD<br />

2 British & European. Car Show, Wiliamsburg, VA<br />

17 NCJOC Regular Meeting. Location TBA<br />

22-23 NCJOC Late May Winchester, MD Motor Tour. Al Hemer<br />

Be Sure to Check the <strong>Club</strong> Web Site for Updates<br />

NATION’S CAPITAL JAGUAR OWNERS CLUB<br />

<strong>THE</strong> JAGUAR’S <strong>ROAR</strong> is the official publication of the Nation’s<br />

<strong>Capital</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Owners</strong> <strong>Club</strong>, Inc., Washington D.C. Please direct<br />

correspondence to <strong>THE</strong> EDITOR, <strong>THE</strong> <strong>JAGUAR'S</strong> <strong>ROAR</strong>, BOX<br />

10188, SILVER SPRING MD, 20914. Phone/Fax (301) 434-4392,<br />

Email: jaguarsroar@verizon.net<br />

The <strong>Jaguar</strong>’s Roar accepts unpublished original articles of interest<br />

to the membership and the <strong>Jaguar</strong> community. For information<br />

on submitting materials for publication please visit the web<br />

site or contact the Editor. Copy deadline is the 10th day of the<br />

month preceding publication. All materials submitted for publication<br />

becomes the property of NCJOC. NCJOC reserves the right<br />

to refuse material submitted for publication.<br />

(c) Copyright 1997– 2009. Nation’s <strong>Capital</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Owners</strong> <strong>Club</strong>,<br />

Inc. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce the materials in<br />

this publication is granted to all affiliates of <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Club</strong>s of North<br />

America and any non-profit car club. Any other reproduction by<br />

any means, including electronic, without the expressed, written<br />

permission of The <strong>Nation's</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Owners</strong> <strong>Club</strong> is strictly<br />

prohibited. NCJOC and its officers and legal representatives<br />

accept no responsibility whatsoever for the accuracy or efficacy of,<br />

or any claim for, any product, service, or recommendation made<br />

herein.<br />

The <strong>Jaguar</strong>’s Roar is published by <strong>Jaguar</strong>s On Line and printed by<br />

The House of Printing, Burtonsville, MD<br />

NCJOC Regular Meetings are held on the third Monday of every<br />

month except in July and December. Location and time are published<br />

in the <strong>Club</strong> Newsletter and on the club web site. Regular<br />

meetings are open to all members, guests and individuals with an<br />

interest in the <strong>Jaguar</strong> Marque.<br />

Inside Volume 47 No. 3<br />

4<br />

P r e s i d e n t ’ s M e s s a g e 3<br />

I f Y o u B u i l d i t , T h e y W i l l C o m e<br />

N C J O C – V J C J o i n t M o t o r T o u r<br />

T h e P h o t o s<br />

JCNA AGM 2010 Report 5<br />

C o n c o u r s C o r n e r 6<br />

P r o g r e s s R e p o r t<br />

W i n c h e s t e r T o u r 6<br />

N e w M o d e l R e v i e w 7<br />

X J – A n o t h e r V i e w<br />

W e e k - e n d M o t o r T o u r 8<br />

B r i t i s h M o t o r C a r S h o w<br />

D e p a r t m e n t s :<br />

C l u b C a l e n d a r 2<br />

Membership: For information on membership in NCJOC please<br />

visit the NCJOC web site or contact the<br />

Membership Chairman,<br />

P.O. Box 71,<br />

Clifton, VA 20124.<br />

E-Mail: ncjoc.membership@cox.net


The <strong>Jaguar</strong>’s Roar April,2010 3<br />

N C J O C<br />

P . O . B O X 1 0 1 8 8<br />

Silve r Spring MD 20914<br />

H o t L i n e (703 ) 400 -0968<br />

n c j oc @ve r i z o n . n e t<br />

w w w . n c j o c . o r g<br />

2009 Officers<br />

President<br />

John Larson<br />

(301)530-5692<br />

jclars123@aol.com<br />

Immediate Past President<br />

John Masters<br />

(410)599-1012<br />

Le-Cygnet@msn.com<br />

Vice President<br />

Bob Engh<br />

(410)544-3167<br />

rheusn@msn.com<br />

Treasurer<br />

Bob Goldsmith<br />

(703)385-9164<br />

goldsmith3227@hotmail.com<br />

Secretary<br />

Betty Andrews<br />

(703) 860-2574<br />

rob_sea@msn.com<br />

Newsletter Editor<br />

Jerry Motta<br />

(301) 434-4392<br />

jaguarsroar@verizon net<br />

Technical Chm.<br />

Jaime Delgadillo<br />

(301) 528-8305<br />

jcalpe@aol.com<br />

Concours Chairman<br />

Michelle Dawson<br />

(571)213-1847<br />

michelledawson@weichert.com<br />

Membership<br />

Mike Perlberg<br />

(703) 597-4379<br />

ncjoc.membership@cox.net<br />

Tour Chairpersons<br />

Bob & Betty Andrews<br />

(703) 860-2574<br />

bob_sea@msn.com<br />

Public Relations<br />

Michelle Dawson<br />

(571)213-1847<br />

michelledawson@weichert.com<br />

Presidents Message<br />

IF YOU REBUILD IT, <strong>THE</strong>Y WILL COME<br />

ill Foshay is a generous man and a country gentleman, nonpareil. On April 10, Foshay<br />

B welcomed a total of about 40 members of the NCJOC and our<br />

neighboring colleagues of the Virginia <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Club</strong> to view his astounding<br />

collection of <strong>Jaguar</strong>s and other fine, collectible automobiles. The exquisitely<br />

sunny, mild spring day, with red-buds and dogwoods blooming in the<br />

countryside, provided an opportunity for <strong>Jaguar</strong> driving delights to members of<br />

the NCJOC and VJC as they converged on Foshay’s 1,000-acre estate and antebellum<br />

manse in the rural precincts of Culpeper, Virginia.<br />

The “receiving line” for our arrival consisted of about 25 late-model <strong>Jaguar</strong>s<br />

arrayed along the driveway between the mansion and the horse paddock. In<br />

addition to these market-ready <strong>Jaguar</strong>s, the large barn/garage area held close to<br />

100 other collectible Mustangs and Camaros, several Ferrari’s, and an<br />

assortment of “stray cats” rescued from barns, fields and yards over the past 15<br />

years. Foshay’s gifted reconstruction expert, Peter Hemingway, claims that<br />

Foshay never saw a <strong>Jaguar</strong> deal that he didn’t like, and he often buys two of each. This self-styled<br />

Noah of neglected and abused automobiles had arranged a double-line of forlorn Mustangs stretching<br />

up and over the hill behind the barn as if waiting to board some mythic mechanic’s ark to salvation.<br />

Unlike other collectors who aspire to maintaining car museums, Foshay’s approach is to rescue,<br />

rebuild and resell the favorites of the past. Thus, we were able to touch, open hoods and doors, sit in,<br />

and inspect many of the cars for sale. Foshay’s sales agent, Greg Butler, compiled for our visit a<br />

special brochure describing 35 <strong>Jaguar</strong>s, and copies of that listing will soon be made available to<br />

NCJOC members.<br />

Foshay treated us all to a lunch of BBQ chicken/pork with the proper country fixings on the side, a<br />

wonderful selection of cheeses, and a selection of wine, beer and soft drinks. <strong>Club</strong> members spread<br />

among the wood-paneled rooms and the veranda to enjoy their repast, and to get acquainted with<br />

“friends they had not yet met” from each of our clubs. David Harrison, president of the VJC, declared<br />

that the event was the best yet collaboration between our two clubs.<br />

As a coda to the day in <strong>Jaguar</strong> country, 13 members from the NCJOC and VJC repaired to “Camp<br />

Camellia” where Sherman Taffel and Camellia hosted an evening dinner to celebrate our<br />

collaborative outing. Sherman provided a tour of the rustic-look/modern-finish log cabin and the art<br />

studio over which he has labored for the past three years. And, of course, we reviewed Sherman’s<br />

latest additions to his <strong>Jaguar</strong>/Jensen/Dodge collection housed in the quonset garage. <strong>Jaguar</strong>ing back<br />

to home provided a smooth finish for the day.<br />

See some photos on the following page..<br />

Happy Motoring,<br />

John<br />

John Larson<br />

NCJOC President<br />

John Larson<br />

NCJOC President<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Historian<br />

Vic Powell<br />

(571)213-1847<br />

Vic.powell@worldnet.att.net<br />

Web Master<br />

Jerry Motta<br />

301-434-4392<br />

jaguarsroar@verizon.net<br />

Cover: After an undergoing extensive refurbishment, Jerry and Eva Motta welcomed home their Series 2 E-type.<br />

Photo by Jerry Motta


4 April 2010 The <strong>Jaguar</strong>s Roar<br />

Events<br />

NCJOC &VJC Joint Tour to<br />

The Bill Foshay Car Collection<br />

142 A few of the 4-and-20 <strong>Jaguar</strong>s, Parked in a Row<br />

"Please Rescue Me;" Mark IX House-broke and Broke<br />

We Gathered for Lunch at<br />

the Manse<br />

P1010139 Some of the NCJOC and VJC Members Gather for a<br />

Foshay Photo<br />

144 NCJOC President John Larson in a Walter Mitty Moment with<br />

XKD Replicar<br />

VJC President David Harrison Dreams of Restoring a Mark X


<strong>Club</strong> Business<br />

JCNA AGM 2010 Summary<br />

The <strong>Jaguar</strong>’s Roar April,2010 5<br />

John C. Larson<br />

The JAGIN club (<strong>Jaguar</strong> Association of Greater Indiana) threw a<br />

swell party for the Annual General Meeting. Business meetings of<br />

the JCNA Board of Directors on Friday, March 26 and the Saturday<br />

meeting of all club representatives were interspersed with a variety of<br />

activities: a convivial reception and buffet at the Stutz Bearcat<br />

Museum; a tour of the historic and magnificently-preserved Union<br />

Station; a sighting of the world’s only XJ13 <strong>Jaguar</strong> racing machine<br />

from 1966; and a captivating, first-person account by Gary Bartlett of<br />

his reconstruction of a historic XKSS racer and its fateful crash in<br />

the 2006 running of the Mille Miglia.<br />

This report focuses on the business accomplished at the 2010 AGM,<br />

and its implications for local clubs. The fun sidebars, and the 1,200-<br />

mile, roundtrip commute to the AGM remain for another telling.<br />

The JCNA is a confederacy of local clubs. The primary role of the<br />

JCNA is to support the operations of local <strong>Jaguar</strong> clubs by providing<br />

standardized regulations for Concours d’Elegance, the rally and the<br />

slalom functions. After all, you cannot have national competitions<br />

without national rules. Also, the JCNA offers various technical,<br />

procedural and business supports along with the publication of the<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> Journal, the world’s oldest <strong>Jaguar</strong> magazine in continuous<br />

publication since 1955. These resources, along with the JCNA.org<br />

website, enable member clubs to maintain consistent rules in their<br />

club events, allow for the resolution and arbitration of disputes, and<br />

provide other resources for maintaining technical expertise,<br />

communications and camaraderie with other <strong>Jaguar</strong> clubs throughout<br />

North America.<br />

Attendance.<br />

The JCNA comprises 62 local clubs in the USA, Mexico and Canada.<br />

From this total, 51 clubs sent representatives to the 2010 AGM, and<br />

10 other clubs were represented by proxy votes. In the governance of<br />

JCNA, each club is designated two votes in the AGM proceedings.<br />

In addition, the JCNA is divided into six geographic regions, each of<br />

which has two regional delegates with one vote per delegate. The<br />

immediate past-president and the representative from <strong>Jaguar</strong> Cars<br />

also have one vote each.<br />

NCJOC's John Larson, John Masters and Sherman Taffel at<br />

AGM. "Objects in This Photo Appear More Serious Than They<br />

Are."<br />

Outgoing JCNA President Steve Kennedy is Awarded a Silver XK120 in Recognition<br />

of his Two Years of Service.<br />

Membership<br />

Maintaining and expanding club memberships is a local and a<br />

national interest. The JCNA saw a 5.6 percent decline in<br />

memberships from 2008 (n = 5,853) to 2009 (n = 5,525). Over that<br />

same period, the NCJOC reported a decline of 2.3 percent from 2008<br />

(n = 220) to 2009 (n = 215). Over the two-year period from 2007-<br />

2009, the JCNA reported a decline in memberships of 7.8 percent,<br />

and NCJOC reported a decline in memberships of 11.2 percent. At<br />

the same time, the sales of <strong>Jaguar</strong> cars nationally reported a decline<br />

of 19.4 percent from 2008 to 2009. Clearly, local <strong>Jaguar</strong> club<br />

membership roles are influenced by new-car sales only to a moderate<br />

degree.<br />

Local clubs have an interest in maintaining their current active<br />

memberships, and in cultivating future memberships. These two<br />

objectives may overlap to a great extent, but may also diverge in<br />

(Continued on page 8)<br />

Larson and Taffel Receive the "Dealer of the Year Award" on<br />

behalf of Rosenthal <strong>Jaguar</strong> from JCNA President Steve Kennedy.


6 April 2010 The <strong>Jaguar</strong>s Roar<br />

Concours Corner<br />

2010 Concours Planning Update<br />

By Michelle Dawson, Concours Director<br />

oncours planning is proceeding on schedule. Here is a run down of<br />

C current projects underway for our Concours Weekend of September<br />

4 and 5, 2010:<br />

Again, this year, Matt Shew of Shewiscal will provide music and<br />

supply broadcast equipment for our use during the Concours. Last year<br />

Matt figured out the best way to place the speakers at either end of Market<br />

Street. Thus, great music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s will waft all<br />

around Market Street during Sunday’s Concours.’<br />

Jerry Motta and I are working on the Pre-Concours Pamphlet to accompany<br />

the Registration form which will be sent to all NCJOC members<br />

and other JCNA affiliated <strong>Club</strong>s in late April and early May 2010.<br />

I met with Roger Wildermuth and discussed the budget and have received<br />

several checks for Rosenthal’s contribution to our Concours.<br />

Roger is hosting a reception on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the<br />

dealership (5092 Spring Hill Road, Vienna, Virginia 22182) from 8: 00<br />

p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Master Chef Roberto Donna will whip up delicious<br />

cuisine creations as enthusiasts enjoy the artistry and beauty of the 2010<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong>s in the showroom.<br />

The information about our Concours is listed on the website of Reston<br />

Town Center. To access this information, click http://www.<br />

restontowncenter.com, click events, click the September 2010 Calendar,<br />

and click on the date of our event on Sunday, September 5, 2010.<br />

Roger has provided the money to redo the date on the banner that will<br />

fly over Reston Town Center during the month of August up to our Concours<br />

event. The banner is now in production for the new date of September<br />

5, 2010.<br />

Jerry Motta has sent the information about our Concours to JCNA and it<br />

is now listed on that website, http://www.jcna.com.<br />

I have signed the contract with the Hyatt Regency at Reston Town Center<br />

for the room block of 25 rooms for the weekend of our Concours -<br />

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (September 3, 4, 5, 2010) -- at $109.00 a<br />

night. The cut off date is Friday, August 20, 2010. Reservations can be<br />

made by calling Hyatt’s toll-free Reservations Number, 800-233-1234 or<br />

by calling the Hyatt Regency at Reston directly at 703-709-1234 and<br />

asking for the Reservations Department. Guests should simply request<br />

the Hyatt Regency Reston and request <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Owners</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Rate as referenced<br />

above.<br />

I have received the funds from Roger to create the 2010 Poster and the<br />

funds to work with Joe Orens to create the 2010 Dash Plaque.<br />

The Concours Planning Team met on April 17, 2010 at the home of<br />

Mary Beth and Alan Hemer and finalized many of the loose ends.<br />

Overview of Concours Judging<br />

Judging <strong>Jaguar</strong>s is one of the most exciting but difficult challenges at<br />

any Concours as the Jags are nothing short of exquisite. Much of the<br />

subjectivity of judging has been eliminated by specific rules and requirements<br />

established by JCNA. Judges are required to utilize uniform score<br />

sheets which specify the parts of the car that must be evaluated, such as<br />

the engine compartment, boots, tires, wheels, interior, exterior and<br />

safety check. Judging is carried out by judging teams which provides a<br />

consensus approach to evaluation and provides greater consistency in<br />

judging. Judging teams are under the authority of the Chief Judge whose<br />

responsibility it is to assure the integrity of the judging, acting as a resource<br />

concerning JCNA rules, and resolving any disputes that arise on<br />

the Concours Field. This year, Doug Sherwood has graciously accepted<br />

the responsibilities of NCJOCs’ Chief Judge. Last month, we reviewed<br />

the Operations Verification (Safety Check) sheet. In the ensuing<br />

months, the Concours Corner will review the other 3 forms for Concours<br />

judging, as well as provide the newest Concours rules and regulations<br />

changes from the most recent AGM meeting in March 2010.<br />

In addition to participating in the Concours, we also need Members to<br />

volunteer as there are many opportunities for the day of the Concours –<br />

Registration, Safety Check, Field Staff, Scorers, and of course Judging.<br />

Our Concours event typically draws award-winning cars from throughout<br />

the East Coast and last year featured <strong>Jaguar</strong>s spanning a 61 year history.<br />

It is my hope and that of the august Concours Planning Committee that<br />

many NCJOC members will participate in our 46th Annual Concours<br />

and/or volunteer in any capacity to ensure this is the best NCJOC Concours<br />

in 2010. Happy Motoring! MD<br />

Late May <strong>Club</strong> drive to<br />

Winchester, Virginia<br />

ne Night, Two Days, Three States!<br />

O Mary and I will lead a Springtime Scenic Byways drive, 22 and 23<br />

May. Come out and join other NCJOC members for this excursion into<br />

the West. We will leave from the Silver Dinner in Rockville, Maryland,<br />

Saturday May 22 morning at 10 AM. The Silver Diner is located in Mid-<br />

Pike Plaza at Old Georgetown Road and Rockville Pike (just across from<br />

Manhattan <strong>Jaguar</strong>). We will travel both Maryland and Virginia Scenic<br />

routes then overnight in Winchester’s Historic George Washington Hotel.<br />

Pack a lunch for Saturday’s drive or buy a sandwich at our first rest<br />

stop in Point of Rocks in anticipation of our next stop for lunch. One of<br />

Virginia’s vineyards will serve as our place of repast. The vineyard and<br />

winery overlooking the Blue Ridge make a nice setting with inside and<br />

outside tables with a spectacular view. We will then make our way to<br />

Winchester, arriving in time for check-in and some free time before dinner.<br />

We have booked a block of king rooms for $116 and available untill 5<br />

May. Make your individual reservations by calling the George Washington<br />

on (540) 678-4700 and ask for the “<strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Room Block.” We<br />

have only ten (10) rooms, so book early. The George Washington is<br />

within a block of Old Town walking streets which offer shopping, an art<br />

gallery, a British Pub and a good Italian Restaurant. Depending upon the<br />

size of the group, we will make dinner reservations at either the Pub or the<br />

Restaurant. Please let me know your choice when you decide to go so I<br />

can make the reservations. White Post Restorations will not be one of the<br />

drive stops, as the shop is closed Saturday thru Monday.<br />

Sunday, plan to breakfast in the hotel and then meet in the lobby for a<br />

1030 departure to the Shenandoah Valley Museum. The Museum consists<br />

of a plantation house and gardens. Admission is $10.00. For those who<br />

prefer an alternative, several towns, a few miles south of Winchester, offer<br />

antiquating and more historic homes.<br />

This is a great scenic countryside drive over good roads. Expect to<br />

cover 100+ miles on Saturday and from Winchester to your home on Sunday.<br />

Let us know if you plan to make the drive at (703) 255-3292 or email<br />

gahemer@verizon.net<br />

About Winchester<br />

At the top of the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia, Winchester was<br />

once a Shawnee Indian camping ground to which Pennsylvania Quakers<br />

came to settle in 1732. In the mid-1700's, Frederick County became the<br />

military and political training ground for George Washington, who came<br />

here at the age of sixteen to survey the lands of Thomas, the Sixth Lord<br />

Fairfax. Winchester was a strategic prize of great importance during the<br />

Civil War. In Confederate hands, with excellent roads to the north and<br />

east, it was a serious threat to the supply lines of the Union armies trying<br />

to reach Richmond.<br />

In Winchester and Frederick County, the visitor will see many relics of<br />

the area's history: the tomb of Lord Fairfax in the yard of Christ Episcopal<br />

(Continued on page 8)


New Model Review<br />

I<br />

The <strong>Jaguar</strong> XJ – Another View<br />

By Bob Engh<br />

had an interesting experience the other day that I wanted to<br />

pass along as a potential item for the Roar.<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> Hunt Valley had sales training and a "ride and drive" in the<br />

new XJ, which is finally scheduled to arrive in the May timeframe.<br />

I had the good fortune to participate in the ride and drive<br />

and it was an experience. As I was contemplating what to write, I<br />

discovered that the movie LeMans (1971 starring Steve McQueen)<br />

was being shown. The connection with the ride and drive was that<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> has contracted with Davy Jones, world recognized race<br />

driver and winner of LeMans, Daytona and other prestigious<br />

races, to conduct the dealer sessions. Further, and unbeknown to<br />

Davy, I later realized that a race photo taken by my brother Eric, of<br />

Davy Jones in an XJR10, hung over my desk for almost my entire 6<br />

years with Chesapeake <strong>Jaguar</strong> (now <strong>Jaguar</strong> Hunt Valley). Another<br />

proof for 6 degrees of separation!<br />

Now, for my very biased impressions. We were driving a long<br />

wheel base car (no Vanden Plas is being designated for the new<br />

XJ) and it was just amazing. I firmly believe that this is the finest<br />

full size car that I have driven in my lifetime. It is clearly a vehicle<br />

worth waiting for and will raise a lot of eyebrows. There are<br />

marked departures from the current XJ, but <strong>Jaguar</strong> DNA is present<br />

at a number of levels - so don't be misled, this car is all <strong>Jaguar</strong>.<br />

Take a good look at the major <strong>Jaguar</strong> sedans over history and<br />

you will find something from all displayed in this new car, even if<br />

it is only a reference that has been brought up to the present.<br />

We know that the long wheel based car is roomy and that is only<br />

the beginning. With four climate zones, heated and cooled seats,<br />

picnic tables, and a 600 watt sound system, this is comfort at the<br />

highest level. As usual, the leather seating was superb and the<br />

headliner, made of a suede material was terrific. The wood trim<br />

has been refined (if that could be possible) where it now feels like<br />

part of the cabin rather than just trim. The balance of things<br />

is definitely in keeping with transition and tradition.<br />

My first ride was as a passenger in the back seat, and I can see how<br />

one might want to ride back there and let someone else drive. But,<br />

the fun really starts when you get behind the wheel. The new 5L<br />

engine is just superb. At 385 HP, there is more than enough<br />

oomph to merge on the insanity of I 83 N! The delight in driving<br />

the XJ for me was the handling and responsiveness. With an electronic<br />

suspension system standard, this car acts more like a sports<br />

car when entering a corner. There is no roll and there is no loss of<br />

comfort. Keeping speed in check on the back roads was my biggest<br />

challenge and it was really fun to work the shift paddles. With all<br />

of the comfort and technology it is still, like all other <strong>Jaguar</strong>s, a<br />

driver's car. When it finally arrives, take a drive!<br />

Next NCJOC Monthly, Meeting<br />

Monday April 19, 2010<br />

O'Donnell's Restaurant<br />

311 Kentlands Boulevard Gaithersburg, MD 20878<br />

(301)519-1650<br />

www.odonnellsrestaurants.com<br />

DIRECTIONS<br />

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O’Donnell’s Restaurant is located in the Kentland shopping center<br />

in Gaithersburg. From most surrounding Communities, you<br />

will need to approach Gaithersburg from I- 270 or the Great Seneca<br />

Hwy:<br />

From I-270 :<br />

Take exit 9B (west), on to Sam Eig Highway.<br />

Continue west on Sam Eig Hwy approximately 1.0 mi to Great<br />

Senica Highway.<br />

Turn Right on to Great Seneca Hwy.<br />

Continue on Great Seneca Hwy to third (3rd) stoplight<br />

(Kentlands Blvd).<br />

Turn Left on Kentlands Blvd.<br />

O’Donnells is about 1/4 miles on your right, just past the roudnabout<br />

The entrance to the parking lot just before the restaurant.<br />

YOU MAY PREFER <strong>THE</strong>SE ALTERNATIVE DIREC-<br />

TIONS:<br />

Getting to the meeting at O'Donnell’s can get a bit complicated if<br />

you chose to exit I-270 at I-370 in Gaithersburg. The traffic at<br />

that exit bunches up on the access road. Jamie Delgadillo recommending<br />

an alternate route which although it has more traffic<br />

lights, it allows for better traffic flow. Here are the directions:<br />

Take exit 5 (Falls Road) off of I-270. This allows you to get onto<br />

the right lane comfortably since you'll be getting off at the next<br />

exit, exit 6B.<br />

Get off at exit 6B. That is route 28 in the direction of<br />

Darnstown .<br />

Stay on route 28 which is also Key West Blvd.<br />

At the ninth traffic light, turn right onto Great Seneca Hwy.<br />

At the fifth traffic light, turn left onto Kentlands Blvd. O'Donnell's<br />

is on the fourth block on your right.<br />

A very big thank you to Davy Jones for making my day! If<br />

you want to keep track of his racing exploits check out www.<br />

davyracing.com. Also, I want to thank Brad Capatch and the gang<br />

at <strong>Jaguar</strong> Hunt Valley for allowing me to participate. BE


8 April 2010 The <strong>Jaguar</strong>s Roar<br />

(Continued from page 5)<br />

important directions. Currently active members most likely<br />

comprise the active core of the local club. Historically, the<br />

members’ connections to the club may be based on shared<br />

technical interests for <strong>Jaguar</strong> preservation and performance.<br />

Also, important social networks among club members and their<br />

spouses and/or partners likely contribute to the participation in<br />

local club events. It is important to acknowledge how strongly<br />

those social ties contribute to the activities of local clubs.<br />

In addition to these historical, technical and social bonds among<br />

club members, it is also important to cultivate the bases for new<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> enthusiasts. Inspiring or, dare we say, inflaming today’s<br />

youth with a passion for <strong>Jaguar</strong>s may prove a productive pathway<br />

for bridging the <strong>Jaguar</strong> heritage with the <strong>Jaguar</strong> future.<br />

Historically, <strong>Jaguar</strong> cars have provided an affordable means for<br />

many consumers to acquire a car with “Grace, Pace and Space.”<br />

In today’s economy, the new <strong>Jaguar</strong> with those attributes may lie<br />

out of reach for many. Does this economy portent the atrophy of<br />

active <strong>Jaguar</strong> clubs Not necessarily.<br />

An insightful article in the March <strong>Jaguar</strong>’s Roar by our NCJOC<br />

associate, Wayne Estrada, suggested that many <strong>Jaguar</strong> bargains<br />

may be lurking out there in the marketplace. In today’s<br />

marketplace, the admission price to <strong>Jaguar</strong> interests may be<br />

considerably below $10K. Of course, such a connection to our<br />

NCJOC depends upon a local market connected to local interests,<br />

and those interests connected, in turn, to a membership attuned to<br />

the refurbishment, display and enjoyment of older <strong>Jaguar</strong> cars. In<br />

summary, enhancing membership in our club involves not just<br />

new <strong>Jaguar</strong> acquisition, but also cultivating social ties among<br />

members and encouraging potential enthusiasts’ interests in<br />

restoring, displaying and driving older <strong>Jaguar</strong>s.<br />

New Officers.<br />

Three new officers for JCNA were installed. As president, Dick<br />

Maury from the North Georgia <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Club</strong>; as vice president,<br />

Bryan Williams from the <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Club</strong> of Pittsburg; as secretary<br />

Steve Kennedy from the Rocky Mountain <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Club</strong>. Nelson<br />

Rath continues as treasurer.<br />

Concours planning.<br />

As happens at every AGM, the delegates reviewed various<br />

proposals from the Judges’ Concours Rules Committee (JCRC) to<br />

fine-tune the management of concours events. Member clubs<br />

may propose changes or clarifications to the JCRC, based on any<br />

difficulties that arose during the clubs concours. The proposed<br />

changes brought forward by the JCRC in 2010 are listed on the<br />

JCNA.com website, along with approvals for those changes. I<br />

summarize just a few of those changes here.<br />

Trailering for the Driven Division. Cars competing in the<br />

Driven Division may not be trailered to the Concours if less than<br />

35 years old.<br />

Entrant’s <strong>Owners</strong>hip of car. The Entrant is the person who<br />

registers the Entry. The Entrant must be:<br />

a. An individual or joint title holder of the Entry, or;<br />

b. An employee of a business or institutional title holder of<br />

(Continued on page 10)<br />

Lewes British Motorcar Show<br />

The Lewes Show is on Saturday, May 1. As the show space is limited,<br />

this year cars must be model year 2000 or earlier to enter the show.<br />

Preregistration costs $15, and registration at the gate is $25.<br />

Registration forms can be obtained at http://www.leweschamber.com.<br />

The weekend events for this year are:<br />

Friday: Meet at Hemmingway’s Restaurant (off route 50 just after the<br />

bay bridge) for lunch and leave for Lewes at 1:00. Tea at the Beacon<br />

Hotel late afternoon. There may be a group supper in Lewes after the<br />

Tea.<br />

Saturday: Registration for the car, 8:30 to 10:30. Show hours are 11:00<br />

to 3:00. There will be a club dinner at the Buttery Restaurant at 6:00.<br />

Sunday: Leave the Beacon Motel at 8:00 to take the ferry to Cape May.<br />

The ferry ride is from 9:15 to 10:40. Travel to the Naval Air Station<br />

Aviation Museum. Travel to the Emlen Physick Estate for lunch and a<br />

1:00 tour of the estate. Members more interested in shopping than the<br />

estate tour can skip the tour, but need to be back at the estate by 3:00.<br />

Tour of New Jersey from Cape May to the Delaware Memorial Bridge.<br />

Hotel: A block of rooms have been reserved at the Beacon Motel in<br />

Lewes. For either one or two nights, the rate is $80 per night. For<br />

reservations, call 1-800-735-4888. The rooms are reserved as Jag <strong>Club</strong>/<br />

Andrews, and please transfer your reservation to your credit card. To get<br />

the discounted rate you need to indicate that you are with the Jag club.<br />

Cape May-Lewes Ferry: Ferry fees are $36 for car and driver, and $10<br />

for each passenger. You can book on-line at www.CMLF.com. Book<br />

the 9:15 am ferry for May 2nd. If on-line booking is not your bag, please<br />

call Bob Andrews (571-334-2851) to book the ferry.<br />

Saturday Dinner: The Buttery Restaurant will be providing a fixed<br />

menu, meat or fish dinner, for $34 per person. Drinks including coffee<br />

are extra. Please arrive so that seating can be completed by 6:00.<br />

Members can do as many of the events as they want. You can just attend<br />

the show; do the show and dinner; just do the Sunday tour; or do any<br />

combination of the Friday thru Sunday activities that you care to do.<br />

Bob Andrews<br />

Winchester (Continued from page 6)<br />

Church; the home and grave of General Daniel Morgan, hero of the<br />

Revolutionary War; George Washington's headquarters; the headquarters<br />

of "Stonewall" Jackson; the headquarters of the Union’s General Philip<br />

Sheridan, from which he started his twelve mile ride on October 19,<br />

1864, to rally his retreating army at Cedar Creek- the ride made famous<br />

by Thomas Buchanon Read's poem, "Sheridan's Ride"; the<br />

Hollingsworth house, Abram's Delight, built in 1754 and now completely<br />

furnished with relics of the 18th century; houses of the Revolutionary<br />

era; the National Cemetery and the Confederate Cemetery with<br />

thousands of heroes graves; the ruins of an old church used as barracks<br />

during the Revolutionary War; the Hopewell Meeting House, established<br />

in 1734: Belle Grove Plantation, 1794; and many others important<br />

historical sites.


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Rosenthal <strong>Jaguar</strong><br />

( 8 0 0 ) 7 3 0 - 2 8 6 1<br />

1 9 5 2 S p r i n g H i l l R o a d<br />

V i e n n a V A 22182<br />

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AGM (Continued from page 8)<br />

the Entry who has been assigned its regular use, or;<br />

c. A lessee of the Entry, or;<br />

d. An immediate family member of one of the above.<br />

Under whichever of these categories the Entrant qualifies, ALL<br />

requirements of legal ownership or entitlement must have been met<br />

by the Entrant in his or her state or province of residence or in the<br />

state or province of the Entry’s registration. If requested by a<br />

concours official, that ownership or entitlement must be proven by<br />

presenting either the Entry’s title or registration. Dealers and<br />

professional restorers may register their personal Entries for judging;<br />

however, they, too, must be prepared to show title or registration<br />

documents, proving ownership of the Entry.<br />

The Entrant, or an immediate family member, must present the Entry<br />

for judging and answer the Judges' questions. In the historical spirit<br />

of Concours d’Elegance, Entrants must refrain from registering<br />

Entries solely for economic or commercial gain. “For Sale” signs will<br />

not be allowed.<br />

At the discretion of the host club, <strong>Jaguar</strong> dealers and professional<br />

restorers may be encouraged to present new, rare, or historically<br />

significant Entries and register them for Display Only Division.<br />

Display Only <strong>Jaguar</strong>s shall not be judged as part of the JCNA<br />

competition.<br />

Delegates from <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Club</strong>s Nationwide Convene at the Restored Union<br />

Station<br />

It is important that concours entrants be aware of this rather lengthy<br />

quoted so that they come prepared with proof of ownership.<br />

Original Equipment Tires and Wheels. A 21-page listing of the<br />

original equipment wheels and tires has been compiled as Appendix<br />

B in the JCNA Concours Rule Book. This very detailed account will<br />

assist owners and judges in their concours preparations.<br />

JCNA Resource Desk<br />

A written proposal was brought forward to establish an authoritative,<br />

readily-available resource describing <strong>Jaguar</strong> cars, parts and<br />

procedures. This proposal, when fully implemented, will make<br />

available: a set of judging documents for use in concours judging; a<br />

technical reference desk and HOTLINE to answer questions; realtime<br />

telephone support the Chief Judges to resolve disputes on<br />

concours day; technical information for shops and restorers; and a<br />

listing of vendors with rare parts availability. This ambitious effort<br />

is needed to overcome the shortcomings of misinformation in the<br />

“blogoshpere,” and to provide members and clubs with timely,<br />

comprehensive and authoritative information.<br />

Coming JCNA Events.<br />

Planning is underway to conduct the 2011 Challenge Championship<br />

near Columbus, Ohio July 6 – 9 sponsored by the <strong>Jaguar</strong> Association<br />

of Central Ohio. Also in 2011, our neighboring Virginia <strong>Jaguar</strong><br />

<strong>Club</strong> will host the AGM at a site near Richmond, VA on March 25-<br />

27. The year 2011 marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of<br />

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interested in displaying as many of the early E-type <strong>Jaguar</strong>s as<br />

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