Newsletter - The Car Nut

AJS
Newsletter
Vol. XXXIV, num. 04 www.atlantajaguarsociety.org April, 2013
From our President
By Ken Carr, President
THE ATTRACTION OF THE CONCOURS
Last month’s article was about the
excitement produced by the introduction of new
car models and this month we will cover the
enjoyment by car lovers when they participate in
a concours. These two types of events define the
life cycle of classic cars. When Jaguar
introduced its E-type in 1961, it drew a collective
WOW! in the automotive world. Any concours
showing this model since its end of production in
1975 would generate the admiration that is
common to all classic cars: “They don’t make
them like that anymore!”
The pleasure derived from a concours is
made possible by the extraordinary work of
conservation and restoration carried out by
devoted car enthusiasts. We are fortunate to
have Ivan Ruiz and other restorers in our club
and we salute them for their dedication to this
endeavor. In fact, to undertake and finish a car
restoration project provides additional
satisfaction to the appreciation of the gleaming
end product: The magic of preserving a fine car
from the past to its initial glory by your own
efforts.
This March several couples from our club
attended the famous Amelia Island Concours and
had a wonderful time, telling us at the monthly
meeting of the great experiences they shared at
this venue. The fun of admiring the beautiful
cars is enhanced by all the other activities – the
auction, the award presentations, social events,
etc. To say that Amelia Island is just another
concours is like saying that the Kentucky Derby
is just another horse race.
In October we will have our AJS Concours
d’Elegance, a gathering that provides our
members the fun of a college homecoming in the
fall. In displaying the fine models that have
characterized Jaguar over the years we express
our admiration for our namesake marque.
Indeed, to quote Keats: “A thing of beauty is a
joy forever.”
Sheila’s Corner
Member News
By Sheila Brower, Health & Hospitality Director
Irene and Ken Carr flew to New York on a 4-
day visit to see his son's family in Croton-on-
Hudson. The two granddaughters, ages 2 and 4,
proved to be a delightful handful to the proud
grandparents.
Dick and Alice Thyer are taking one day at a
time but are definitely seeing better days ahead.
Alice recently had knee surgery and Dick has
completed prostate cancer therapy.
Rebecca, wife of Rick Duff, has returned to
work after cancer therapy. She is a real estate
developer as well as an agent.
Don and Marlene Hart are planning a cruise
to Italy, Spain, and Portugal. They plan to leave
April 6 and return on the 29th.
Ted and Rita Anderson are planning a
Caribbean cruise in the near future.

Paul Brower has been elected Chairman of
the Georgia Real Estate Commission. He was
appointed by Governor Deal in 2011 to a 5-year
term on the commission which regulates real
estate licensees. He and Sheila will be leaving
for a trip to Scottsdale, AZ for a meeting with
other real estate licenses law officials.
Vail Frost fell on his dock and broke his leg
and fractured an ankle.
Two past presidents now have Medicare!
Vinnie Lauria and Alan Talbott.
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS:
John Steen passed away March 26th. For
those new to the club John founded our club in
1977 and was Chairman. He and Mary Ruth
both played prominent roles in the club until
recent years.
INTRODUCTION OF THE JAGUAR F-TYPE
Next monthly meeting
March 29 th
Aldo’s Restaurant
Social hour- 6:00 pm, Dinner-7:00 PM
ACTIVITIES
By Ted Anderson, Activities Director
The Classic Motor Sports Mitty
The CLASSIC MOTOSPORTS MITTY, to
be held the weekend of April 26-28, 2013, at
Road Atlanta. This long weekend will be filled
with action and the perfect opportunity to meet
friends as well as to make new ones. Historic
Sports car Racing (HSE) is the on-track action
while the Classic Motorsports infield events are
organized by the Classic Motorsports staff.
Vintage racing is a passion shared by all who are
involved, i.e., the drivers, crew members and
spectators. By the end of the day, you will have
seen at least one of your favorite groups at speed
which includes the Shelby, Porsche, Triumph,
MG. Alpha Romeo, Corvette, BMW, and of
course, Jaguar.
The infield will offer interesting
entertainment. Saturday night the President of
PRS Guitars, Jack Higginbotham, will play a set
with his band and the Kitty’s infield will feature
car club corrals, no-charge test drives, tech talks,
and more surprises that you won’ want to miss
out on. You might even want to join your
friends and participate in one of the weekend’s
parade laps.
Jaguar F-Type
Jaguar North Point Cordially Invites
Atlanta Jaguar Society Members to the
Introduction of the new Jaguar F-Type
The Estate
3109 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta
Tuesday, April 23 rd
6:30pm – 8:30pm
To find complete information you can view
more at:
http://classicmotorsports.net/events/Mitty13
Contact Ted Anderson at 770-855-2894 if
you would like to meet up with fellow AJS
members.
See you there!

Low Country Boil on the Hooch
Come on down for a low country boil at the
Frosts home along the river with entertainment
by the Ramblin Recks. This event will be on
Saturday May 11 th at 6:00 pm. British Car Day
has been moved to Roswell this year. Let me
know if any of you are interested in attending the
car show prior the dinner.
Please RSVP:
Ted Anderson 770-855-2894
Email: tedranderson@bellsouth.net
Highlands Overnight Drive
Back by popular demand! Join us on this
beautiful drive through the north Georgia
mountains and North Carolina on June 8-9.
We need your reservation now so we can
hold a block of rooms.
Please contact Ted Anderson 770-855-2894
email: tedranderson@bellsouth.net.
More information will follow.

Event Schedule for 2013
January - 12 th Day trip to Micro Car Museum
February – 23 rd Day trip to Booth Museum
March - Amelia Island Concours
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- AJC Car Show
April – 23 rd - F-Type Introduction at The Estate
25 th -28 th - The Mitty Road Atlanta
May - 11 th – AJS BBQ @ Frost’s
11 th – Atlanta British Car Day
June - 8 th & 9 th – Highlands Trip(Overnight)
July - 4 th – Pig Roast @ McCabe’s
August – 10 th – Pool Party @ Scarborough’s
September - 21 st – Blue Ridge Train Ride
October - Concours Party
- Concours d’Elegance
- Euro Auto Festival
November - Hilton Head Concours
December - 15 th - Christmas Party
Kartoon Korner
Atlanta Jaguar Society
www.atlantajaguarsociety.org
Officers & Directors
President: Kenneth Carr
(H)404.843.0681 jkennethcarr@yahoo.com
Vice President: Judy Scarborough
(H)770.772.9734 judyscar@bellsouth.net
2nd Vice President: Don Hart
770.956.7165 blondething@comcast.net
Secretary: Gayle Hale
(H)404.252.8905 gphale5400@gmail.com
Treasurer: Fran McNair
(H)770.497.9980 fmcnair@bellsouth.net
Activities Committee: Ted Anderson
(H)770-855-2894 tedranderson@bellsouth.net
Newsletter Editor: Lew George
(H)404.826.2132 lewatl@bellsouth.net
Membership Director: Wil Sommer
(C)404.803.0306
peachtreebrokers@mindspring.com
Health & Hospitality Director: Sheila Brower
(H)770.509.6830 shebrowe@bellsouth.net
Technical Director: Ivan Ruiz
770.998.0923 ivan@thecarnut.com
Concours Director: J P Summers
770.448.5244 jp.summers@comcast.net
Advertising & Publicity Director: Open
Regalia Director: Open
Honorary Chairman: Alan Talbott
(H)770.621.9854 talbotta@bellsouth.net
AJS Founder: John B. Steen
Deceased
The AJS Newsletter is published monthly
except December and is emailed free to
all Society Members. For mail delivery
send request to:
judyscar@bellsouth.net
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editorial revision and may express the
sole opinion of the submitter.
AJS Newsletter Editor
Lew George
220 Renaissance Pkwy.
Unit 1113
Atlanta, GA 30308-2352
lewatl@bellsouth.net