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1973<br />

<strong>2013</strong><br />

May <strong>2013</strong><br />

<strong>Classic</strong><br />

<strong>Marque</strong><br />

The Monthly Magazine <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Drivers</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong><br />

Buying your<br />

E type Jag<br />

on eBay<br />

25 years<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong> R<br />

Performance Cars<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> XJR with 404kW V8<br />

for release in Oz late <strong>2013</strong>


<strong>Club</strong> Directory<br />

Management Committee:<br />

President Peter Holland<br />

Phone: (08) 8271 0048<br />

Email: president@jdcsa.com.au<br />

Vice President Di Adamson<br />

Mobile: 0407 862 758<br />

Email: vicepresident@jdcsa.com.au<br />

Treasurer Tim White<br />

Mobile: 0419 809 021<br />

Email: treasurer@jdcsa.com.au<br />

Secretary Julian Lugg<br />

Mobile: 0417 882 930<br />

Email: secretary@jdcsa.com.au<br />

Editor ‘<strong>Classic</strong> <strong>Marque</strong>’<br />

Philip Prior<br />

Phone: (08) 8276 6136<br />

Mobile: 0402 670 654<br />

Email: philipprior@bigpond.com<br />

Membership Secretary<br />

Daphne Charman<br />

Phone: (08) 8248 4111<br />

Mobile: 0404 999 200<br />

Email: membership@jdcsa.com.au<br />

Events Coordinator<br />

Bill Browne<br />

Phone: (08) 8355-1214<br />

Mobile: 0429 169 798<br />

Email: wbrowne5@bigpond.com<br />

Web Editor Tom Herraman<br />

Mobile: 0423 214 644<br />

Email: info@jdcsa.com.au<br />

JDCSA Committee Members<br />

Email: committee@jdcsa.com.au<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Web Site www.jdcsa.com.au<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Postal Address<br />

PO Box 30,<br />

Rundle Mall SA 5000<br />

Register Secretaries<br />

XK, MK 7,8,9 Robin Ide 0428 816 678<br />

Email:<br />

rdide@tpg.com.au<br />

SS & Daimler Malcolm Adamson (08)82783002<br />

Email:<br />

daimlerss@jdcsa.com.au<br />

MK 1, 2, S, 420 Ge<strong>of</strong>f Thomas (08) 8374 3228<br />

Email:<br />

gemathom@adam.com.au<br />

V12 Roger Adamson 0421 052 518<br />

Email:<br />

v12@jdcsa.com.au<br />

XJ, 420G, MKX Bob Charman (08) 8248 4111<br />

Email:<br />

xj420g@jdcsa.com.au<br />

E-Type Alan Baker 0429 097 729<br />

Email:<br />

etype@jdcsa.com.au<br />

Multi-Valve Ron Palmer 0418 855 597<br />

Email:<br />

multivalve@jdcsa.com.au<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Services<br />

Technical Officer<br />

Ge<strong>of</strong>f Mockford<br />

Ph. (08) 8362 5997 / 0438 768 770<br />

Regalia David Bicknall 0411 066 225<br />

Librarian Tom & Marj Brindle (08)8387 0051<br />

Log Books Julian Lugg: 0417 882 930<br />

Inspectors—Historic Registration<br />

North Don Evans (08) 8251 1575<br />

Central Evan Spartalis (08) 8362 8116<br />

and Ge<strong>of</strong>f Mockford (08) 8223 1997<br />

<strong>South</strong> Onslow Billinghurst (08)8325 1971<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Representatives<br />

<strong>Australia</strong>n Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Club</strong>s (ACJC)<br />

Rick Luff 0411 426 913<br />

Federation <strong>of</strong> Historic Motoring <strong>Club</strong>s (FHMC)<br />

Neil Murrie (08) 8431 4497 / 0412 735 548<br />

<strong>Marque</strong> Sports Car Association (MSCA)<br />

Barry Kitts (08) 8391 1759<br />

All British Day<br />

Bob Charman (08) 8248 4111<br />

<strong>Classic</strong> <strong>Marque</strong><br />

The <strong>of</strong>ficial magazine <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Drivers</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> is produced calendar monthly with the<br />

exception <strong>of</strong> January. The Deadline for all copy is the last Tuesday <strong>of</strong> each month. The Editor reserves the<br />

right to accept, reject or modify content submitted for publication. The opinions / views expressed in published<br />

articles are wholly those <strong>of</strong> the respective authors, and are not necessarily those <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong>, the Editor,<br />

the <strong>Club</strong>, or the Members. Advertisers and sponsors who place advertisements do so because they<br />

value their association with the JDCSA. Placement <strong>of</strong> these advertisements should not necessarily be taken<br />

to mean the club endorses the services <strong>of</strong>fered.<br />

2


<strong>Club</strong> Torque<br />

Good Friends<br />

"There's nothing better than a good friend -<br />

except a good friend with chocolate"<br />

I noticed this statement on the wall <strong>of</strong> a c<strong>of</strong>fee shop<br />

at Adelaide Airport recently.<br />

We would all agree on the importance <strong>of</strong> good<br />

friends (and probably on the desirability <strong>of</strong><br />

chocolate). Many <strong>of</strong> us I am sure have good friendships<br />

dating back to childhood that are still so important<br />

to us today. Having moved interstate in<br />

1980 we left a lot <strong>of</strong> our best friends behind in NSW,<br />

but even though it can be months and even years<br />

between catching up it does not change the<br />

friendship, it is as if the time lapse is unimportant to<br />

the friendship itself. Whilst other friends we have<br />

met more recently are just as important to us. I<br />

recall hearing the saying, "A friend is a stranger you<br />

have not met yet" and it can be so true.<br />

So what is the point <strong>of</strong> this rambling about friends?<br />

It is not that I am just getting old and sentimental,<br />

although the 'getting old' bit is true.<br />

When I read the sign in the c<strong>of</strong>fee shop my warped<br />

mind re interpreted the words a little to read,<br />

"There's nothing better than a good friend -<br />

except a good friend with a <strong>Jaguar</strong>."<br />

Corny, I know, some would even say tragic, but it<br />

sums up my experience as a member <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Jaguar</strong><br />

<strong>Drivers</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong> SA. I have, since joining the club,<br />

met a lot <strong>of</strong> strangers whom I now regard as friends<br />

and I know this to true for so many others.<br />

It is the clubs 40th year this year and I wonder just<br />

how many lasting friendships have been formed<br />

through club activities in those 40 years? I guess we<br />

may never know.<br />

Philip Prior (Editor)<br />

Letters to the Editor<br />

Cats & Cans <strong>2013</strong><br />

Hello Phil<br />

It was terrific to chat to you yesterday on the phone<br />

in relation to the Cats and Cans Day. As discussed<br />

we are delighted to be in partnership once again<br />

with the <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Drivers</strong> <strong>Club</strong> SA in relation to this<br />

initiative.<br />

Also confirming that I along with Lin Goed (to be<br />

confirmed) to attend your General Meeting. As the<br />

day gets closer I am sure that we will have more<br />

communication on the subject.<br />

Thank you once again Phil for your kind generosity<br />

and consideration.<br />

Kindest regards<br />

Paul Hateley (Major)<br />

Corps Officer Ingle Farm<br />

‘S’-Type Brake Lights<br />

Hi Philip<br />

I have been looking at the latest issue <strong>of</strong> "<strong>Classic</strong><br />

<strong>Marque</strong>" and noticed your article regarding brake<br />

lights.<br />

I too had the same problem with my 1966 Mk2, and<br />

was constantly going to my repairer for a replacement<br />

switch which in some cases lasted only a couple<br />

<strong>of</strong> months.<br />

On the last occasion a mechanic suggested a complete<br />

drain <strong>of</strong> the brake fluid as sometimes it can<br />

become 'acidic' which can cause the switch to fail.<br />

This was done and to this day (touch wood) the<br />

problem seems to be fixed. This was about 3 years<br />

ago now, and so far all's well.<br />

Regards Ian Muir<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> Car <strong>Club</strong> Of WA<br />

It is good to have a contribution from a <strong>Jaguar</strong> enthusiast<br />

from WA. with another practical tip on this<br />

subject.—Ed.<br />

Cover Story<br />

A montage celebrating 25 years <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong> R products,<br />

from the 1988 XKR-S to the recently announced<br />

<strong>2013</strong> XJR. Image printed from the JDHT<br />

April Newsletter. (Story page 10)<br />

The new <strong>Jaguar</strong> XJR will be the highest performance<br />

XJ sedan with 550-HP and a raft <strong>of</strong> other<br />

modifications (Story page 20)<br />

3


<strong>Club</strong> Torque<br />

PRESIDENT’S REPORT<br />

(By Vice President Di Adamson)<br />

Peter has asked me to step in and take pen to paper<br />

in his absence.<br />

I hope everyone has their fingers and toes crossed<br />

hoping for good weather on Sunday the 28 th April for<br />

the McLaren Vale Vintage and <strong>Classic</strong>. By the time<br />

you read this report it will <strong>of</strong> course be all over.<br />

Every year we have a great turnout <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong>s, they<br />

seem to out number all other groups. This year will<br />

be our first year at Penny’s Hill Winery and we are<br />

looking forward to a great event. (see the report in<br />

this edition <strong>of</strong> CM)<br />

April was the time <strong>of</strong> year again when <strong>Jaguar</strong>s<br />

gather nationally to preserve the marque and show<br />

their grace, space and pace. We were represented<br />

by 8 SA <strong>Jaguar</strong>s/Daimlers who travelled the road to<br />

Wollongong for a very successful National Rally that<br />

was enjoyed by all. We are pleased they are all<br />

home safe and sound and look forward to hearing<br />

more about their travels. On the way home Ge<strong>of</strong>f<br />

and Marg Thomas departed the entourage at Narrandera<br />

due to a fault with the water pump and endured<br />

a long trip home in a tow truck with Marg sitting<br />

on a cushion between the driver and Ge<strong>of</strong>f for<br />

10 very long hours.<br />

In July this year we celebrate the 40 th Anniversary <strong>of</strong><br />

our club and have planned two events. On Saturday<br />

the 27 th July we are holding an Anniversary Dinner<br />

in the Sunset room at Sfera’s Function Centre at<br />

Modbury. We have a band booked so don’t forget<br />

to wear your dancing shoes.<br />

On Sunday the 28 th July we are having a 2 course<br />

Spit Roast Carvery in the park alongside Sfera’s<br />

where we have arranged for a large marquee, tables<br />

and chairs to be erected. Our <strong>Jaguar</strong>s will be<br />

parked on the lawn area in front <strong>of</strong> the marquee and<br />

will feature “Celebrating 50 years <strong>of</strong> the S Type -<br />

Old to New”.<br />

Quote for the Month<br />

We have 6 motel rooms confirmed and several more<br />

on hold for members to book if you would like to stay<br />

overnight. The rooms are quite bright and modern<br />

and have secure under cover parking, so call Sfera’s<br />

on 83978600 to book your room before they run out.<br />

You can visit www.sferas.com to view the rooms.<br />

Tickets for both events are available from your Register<br />

Secretary. I look forward to seeing you at one<br />

or both events.<br />

If you know <strong>of</strong> any past members that may be interested<br />

in our celebrations, please pass their details to<br />

me so I can ensure they are invited to join us at<br />

these events.<br />

Dave Bicknell has conducted a competition to create<br />

a logo for our 40 th Anniversary Regalia. It was great<br />

to see the number <strong>of</strong> people that took a lot <strong>of</strong> time<br />

and effort to produce 6 entries <strong>of</strong> very high quality.<br />

Dave was very happy with all the entries which<br />

made his task <strong>of</strong> choosing a winner very difficult.<br />

The winning logo and regalia will be launched over<br />

the next few weeks.<br />

Don’t forget the May General Meeting where we will<br />

be entertained by the “Three/Four Tenors” from the<br />

XJ Register. I have been told it is quite entertaining.<br />

Hope to see you there.<br />

Regards<br />

Di Adamson<br />

DUE DATE: 31st July <strong>2013</strong><br />

When you receive your renewal notice please<br />

complete and update all information,<br />

including details <strong>of</strong> current vehicles,<br />

contact information and email addresses<br />

HISTORIC REGISTRATION<br />

LOG BOOKS & STATUTORY DECLARATIONS<br />

When forwarding your renewal please supply:<br />

Your current Log Books,<br />

“The past should be left in the PAST otherwise it can destroy your<br />

FUTURE. Live life for what TOMORROW has to <strong>of</strong>fer not for<br />

what YESTERDAY has taken away “<br />

<br />

<br />

MEMBERSHIP AND HISTORIC<br />

REGISTRATION RENEWALS<br />

<strong>2013</strong> / 2014<br />

Your current registration papers (originals)<br />

Your completed Statutory Declaration Form<br />

(NOTE: Copies cannot be accepted)<br />

Please supply a stamped self addressed envelope<br />

for the return <strong>of</strong> Log Book and Registration papers<br />

NOTE:<br />

Statutory Declarations Forms can be printed from<br />

the <strong>Club</strong> web site.<br />

Daphne Charman (Membership Secretary)<br />

4


General Meeting Minutes<br />

Minutes <strong>of</strong> the General Meeting <strong>of</strong><br />

JDCSA—2nd April <strong>2013</strong><br />

Meeting opened by Vice President Di Adamson at<br />

7.45pm Noted that attendance was down due to<br />

many members including the President and other<br />

key members being at the National <strong>Jaguar</strong> Rally at<br />

Wollongong.<br />

No guest speaker has been arranged.<br />

Present: Please refer to signing-in sheets<br />

Apologies: Sue White, Reg Wymond, Bruce<br />

Fletcher, Ross Rasmus, Bob Hill-Ling, Peter and<br />

Ros Holland, Alan Baker, Tom and Marj Brindle,<br />

Ron and Claire Palmer, Brian and Sue Walker<br />

Guests & New Members: None<br />

Minutes From Previous Meeting – Accepted –<br />

Business Arising from the Minutes:<br />

Dane Wilden reported on the recent Movie Night<br />

being pleased with the Funds raised for Cancer<br />

Council The Shitbox Rally will be on 4 May. Details<br />

on Facebook.<br />

President’s Report:<br />

Di advised that President Peter had telephoned to<br />

say the National Rally was excellent all-round.<br />

The new Format <strong>of</strong> the General Meetings has had a<br />

favourable response. The May Meeting will have<br />

The Three Tenors, June will have Ozzie Petrucco<br />

(XK Register). who wrote the book ‘Fair Dinkum<br />

Aussie’.<br />

Alan Baker has <strong>of</strong>fered to organize JAG Day on<br />

Sunday 27 th October at either Civic Park or Brighton<br />

High School oval. Watch CM.<br />

Tickets for the 40 Yrs Anniversary Dinner Dance on<br />

28 July at Sfera’s are $60 pp. Contact Register Secretaries.<br />

Lunch on Sunday 29th. See CM.<br />

Numbers for the McLaren Vale Vintage & <strong>Classic</strong><br />

Event on Saturday 27& 28 April are required for<br />

each lunch option- advise Register Secretaries.<br />

Di tabled an original 1986 issue <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Classic</strong> <strong>Marque</strong>.<br />

It discussed the possibility <strong>of</strong> a jaguar engine<br />

instead <strong>of</strong> Nissan going in the new VL (about to be<br />

released) Commodore and the possible repercussions<br />

“Jagador”, “XJ Calais” etc<br />

Secretary’s Report: Julian Lugg. Reminder re Logbooks,<br />

please send a sae by end June for best response..<br />

Treasurer’s Report: Tim White Current balance is<br />

over $17,000 with new subs to start coming in from<br />

next month, a healthy financial position.<br />

CM Editor: Philip Prior Reported on some good<br />

contributions from members but submissions are<br />

always encouraged, especially for the Member’s<br />

Pride section for the May Edition,<br />

There is to be a static display <strong>of</strong> S-Types ‘Then &<br />

Now’ to celebrate 50 years. More info coming.<br />

Events; Bill Browne For the McLaren Vale event<br />

there is to be a dinner at Serafinos Winery Saturday<br />

night. The run on Sunday is to start at 11.00 am<br />

meet at the Victoria Hotel.<br />

Library: Tom Brindle is still away.<br />

Multi Valve Register: Peter Clarke Next meeting<br />

May 28 at Solitaire 7.30 for 8.00. Numbers please.<br />

General Business: Vice President Di Adamson<br />

thanked the SS & Pushrod Engine Register for providing<br />

the supper & for taking the minutes.<br />

Meeting closed at 8.05 pm.<br />

5


Register Minutes<br />

SS and Pushrod Engine<br />

Register Minutes <strong>of</strong> Meeting<br />

held at the home <strong>of</strong> Ross &<br />

Jan Rasmus Wednesday<br />

27 th March <strong>2013</strong>.<br />

The Minutes <strong>of</strong> 27 th February <strong>2013</strong><br />

were accepted as being a true<br />

record <strong>of</strong> the meeting.<br />

Prersent<br />

Bruce Fletcher, Ross Rasmus, Des<br />

Brown, Bob Kretschmer, Malcolm<br />

Adamson, Jack Richardson, Ross<br />

Gogler, Don Evans, Bob Lynch<br />

Apologies<br />

David Adamson, Bob Hill-Ling, John<br />

Lewis, Brenton Hobbs<br />

1, SA and Vic Boarder Run Nov.<br />

2012 Run No, 38<br />

President Bruce Fletcher will prepare<br />

a Summary Report now that his<br />

computer is fixed. BF<br />

2. Tri-State Run Dubbo NSW 12-14<br />

Sept. <strong>2013</strong> Run No.39:<br />

Bob Kretschmer had relayed the<br />

message from Qld. to Register<br />

members with a reminder seeking<br />

full Run Registration details by return<br />

to him.<br />

President Bruce advised Fred<br />

Richardson (Qld) <strong>of</strong> our concerns<br />

about the over-use <strong>of</strong> busses vs own<br />

vehicles for local visits & no<br />

individual activity costs. Bruce to<br />

chase again.<br />

BF<br />

Those members intending to<br />

partici pat e & hav e booked<br />

accommodation-<br />

Bruce Fletcher, Jack Richardson,<br />

Malcolm Adamson, Ross Gogler,<br />

Bob Kretschmer, Bob Hill-Ling. Bob<br />

Kretschmer to submit list to Qld. as<br />

at end March.<br />

RJK<br />

Possible late entries-<br />

Don Evans, plus Guests from JCCC<br />

but several previous attendees the<br />

have already entered the National<br />

Federation Run to Canberra.<br />

John Caskey has booked for the<br />

Dubbo Run & will join the group at<br />

Broken hill.<br />

There is some additional interest for<br />

Dubbo subject to specific information<br />

coming from Qld.<br />

There will be a static display <strong>of</strong> the<br />

vehicles<br />

R J K<br />

Don Evans proposed that SA<br />

contingent departs Wednesday 11<br />

Sept. & travel via Broken Hill 510<br />

km, staying o/night, second day to<br />

Cobar 459 km. o/n, leaving 269km<br />

for Friday to Dubbo.<br />

The return trip will be the reverse.<br />

Agreed.<br />

Bob Kretschmer to arrange<br />

accommodation.<br />

RJK<br />

Malcolm Adamson has arranged<br />

window stickers for both Port Fairy &<br />

Dubbo.<br />

MA<br />

3. General Business<br />

1. Bruce Fletcher advised that Ian<br />

Mullins <strong>of</strong> Melbourne had told him <strong>of</strong><br />

a fleet <strong>of</strong> MkV wedding<br />

cars for sale in Victoria. There is an<br />

advertisement in the current ‘Unique<br />

Cars’ magazine. The fleet consists<br />

<strong>of</strong> 3 x sedans plus a dhc. for<br />

$239,000.<br />

2. Don Evans advised that he had<br />

recently been contacted per<br />

interstate telephone from his role as<br />

an inspector for Historic Registration<br />

vehicles, requesting a value for a<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> 1½ l sedan as part <strong>of</strong> a<br />

deceased estate.<br />

3. Ross Rasmus enquired about<br />

progress with the proposed JDC<br />

General Meeting guest speaker on<br />

auto air conditioning systems. It has<br />

not happened yet.<br />

Don Evans said that there were<br />

several small portable evaporative<br />

systems available.<br />

4. Des Brown mentioned that he<br />

believes a previous member Les<br />

Stewart (1948 Mk 1V) had rejoined<br />

the <strong>Club</strong>.<br />

5. Ross Gogler advised that our<br />

September Dubbo Run coincided<br />

with the General Election & that<br />

members should arrange absentee<br />

votes.<br />

6. Malcolm Adamson & Bob<br />

Kretschmer have been in contact<br />

with new member Bill Everett (1948<br />

Mk1V dhc)<br />

7. Don Evans asked about the<br />

proposed weekend in Port Lincoln -<br />

Still on the back burner.<br />

8. Ross Gogler mentioned that Ian<br />

Mullins (Vic) had advised the<br />

Victorian <strong>Club</strong> had recently taken<br />

possession <strong>of</strong> a 2 ½ l sedan from the<br />

Pallis estate, as a <strong>Club</strong> car.<br />

4. JDCSA:<br />

1. The Annual Dinner celebrating 40<br />

years <strong>of</strong> JDCSA is to be on Saturday<br />

27 July at Sfera’s Convention Center<br />

at Modbury.<br />

Malcolm will arrange a table for he,<br />

Don & Margaret Evans & Bob<br />

Kretschmer, any others wishing to<br />

attend advise Malcolm ASAP.<br />

2. Photographs are required for the<br />

<strong>Club</strong> <strong>2013</strong> Calendar<br />

3. Cats & Cans. See CM<br />

4. McLaren Vale Vintage & <strong>Classic</strong><br />

Event Saturday 27 – Sunday 28<br />

April. Numbers are required for the<br />

separate lunch options- see CM p18.<br />

5. Special Celebrations;<br />

40 years <strong>of</strong> SS 1 Model April 2014<br />

90 years <strong>of</strong> Swallow.<br />

6. <strong>2013</strong> Jag Day Sunday 27<br />

October, Refer to CM<br />

5. Technical<br />

1. Ross Rasmus enquired about<br />

seat leather restoration. Try Guru<br />

Leather & Paint Supplies.<br />

2. Bob Kretschmer reported that his<br />

Luvax-Girling shock absorbers have<br />

been sent to Qld through Peddars<br />

for service as there are no longer<br />

people available in SA or Victoria.<br />

Bob’s 1939 engine is due to leave<br />

Melbourne Thursday. The crankshaft<br />

rear seal mod will need to be done<br />

locally The W55 5-speed gear box<br />

at Newton is to be checked for<br />

having the correct extension<br />

Housing. Ross tabled his file on the<br />

same model gearbox from his earlier<br />

installation in his SS1. Jack<br />

Richardson’s MkV conversion is<br />

nearly finished.<br />

3. Don Evans suggested new 89S<br />

radial ply 550 X 18” tyres for Mk 1V<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong>s.<br />

4. Ross Gogler reported on progress<br />

<strong>of</strong> his ‘spare’ engine for his 2 ½ l car,<br />

particularly the line- boring currently<br />

being done by Chris Milton <strong>of</strong><br />

Adelaide.<br />

5. Hancock & Just north <strong>of</strong> Grand<br />

Junction Rd. can still do front wheelalignment<br />

on <strong>Jaguar</strong> Mk1V vehicles.<br />

(modern equipment can not cope<br />

with the spoke wheel hubs &<br />

spinners)<br />

6. Parts<br />

1. Des Brown has a pair <strong>of</strong> Mk1V<br />

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dhc sun visors for sale.<br />

7. Reminders<br />

General Meeting Roster for SS<br />

Register – 2 nd April <strong>2013</strong><br />

8. Register Meeting Dates<br />

Last Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each month at<br />

7.30pm<br />

April 24 Don Evans<br />

May 29 Bob Hill-Ling<br />

June 26 Bob Lynch<br />

July 31 TBA<br />

August 28 “ (AGM)<br />

Meeting closed at 9.30pm.<br />

Supper: Thankyou<br />

Minute Distribution:<br />

Email; Bruce Fletcher, Phil Prior,<br />

Ross Rasmus, John Lewis, Ross<br />

Gogler, Malcolm Adamson, Brenton<br />

Hobbs, Jack Richardson, Des<br />

Brown, Bob Hill-Ling Bob Lynch, Bob<br />

Kretschmer, David Adamson, Digby<br />

Thomas, Bill Everett.<br />

Post; Don Evans.<br />

R.J. Kretschmer<br />

SS Register Secretary<br />

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Minutes <strong>of</strong> the Multivalve<br />

Register Meeting held at the<br />

home <strong>of</strong> Bill Browne and<br />

Margaret Piper on Tuesday<br />

26 th March <strong>2013</strong><br />

Present: Peter Clarke, Bob &<br />

Daphne Charman, Tony Human,<br />

Glyn Jones, Ge<strong>of</strong>f Clayton, Des<br />

Brown, Doug & Sue Harrison, Ian &<br />

Janet McDowall, Bill Browne & Margaret<br />

Piper, Tony & Kay Ellis and<br />

guests David & Judi Lindsey.<br />

Apologies: John & Lesley Clarke,<br />

Ray Smithers & Judy Langdon, Brian<br />

& Sue Walker, Tom & Marj Brindle<br />

and Claire & Ron Palmer - all at the<br />

National Rally in Wollongong, and<br />

John Castle, Ray & Barbara Offe<br />

and John & Wendy Stanley.<br />

Coming Events:<br />

British <strong>Classic</strong> Tour – leaving from<br />

Jolly Street Victor Harbor at 9:30 on<br />

5 th May, meet at the Victoria Hotel at<br />

8:30.<br />

McLaren Vale Vintage & <strong>Classic</strong> Day<br />

– 28 th April, reminder from Ron to let<br />

him know if partaking <strong>of</strong> the $20<br />

BBQue at Penny’s Hill Winery.<br />

Multivalve Hosting on the October<br />

long weekend – rundown provided<br />

by organiser, Tony Human. Note we<br />

will leave on Friday 4 th October and<br />

return on Tuesday 8 th October, that<br />

is a 5 day event. First night at<br />

Kimba, 2 nights at Streaky Bay with<br />

local bus tour, then returning by a<br />

more southerly route through Lock<br />

and Cowell and onto Pt Augusta for<br />

the last night. Please contact Tony -<br />

7 cars confirmed with bookings available<br />

for 12 to 14.<br />

Car Talk<br />

A most entertaining and informative<br />

‘discussion’ with some new members<br />

to the register with recent acquisitions.<br />

Note that Daphne has<br />

requested that members who have<br />

sold or purchased vehicles in the<br />

past 12 months to contact her with<br />

the details. This enables her to update<br />

the history records progressively<br />

and prior to membership renewal<br />

time.<br />

Doug & Sue – 1990 XJ40 4 Litre –<br />

242,000 kms, NTR, “lovely car”<br />

Tony & Kay – new addition – 2005<br />

3 Litre S-Type – 72,500 kms, bought<br />

in January from Melbourne, Tony<br />

had a hard time with vehicle transport,<br />

flights etc but IT WAS WORTH<br />

IT, another “lovely car” according to<br />

Kay but she has not driven it yet!.<br />

Much discussion re the pros and<br />

cons <strong>of</strong> changing the oil in the<br />

‘sealed for life auto gearbox’. This is<br />

an expensive job only for experts –<br />

the correct oil is essential and the<br />

process to achieve the correct level<br />

is complex. Bill has had it done at<br />

$1,000 and now has the modification<br />

to carry out future changes <strong>of</strong> oil and<br />

filter for $600. Des said he had it<br />

done on his previous S-Type, a couple<br />

<strong>of</strong> gear teeth were found and this<br />

led to a $7,000 repair bill. The wrong<br />

oil will have the same result.<br />

David & Judi Lindsey – guests –<br />

2002 2.5 Litre X Type – 83,000 kms,<br />

owned 9 years, very little maintenance<br />

in this time, aircon repair the<br />

only large expense, the battery<br />

lasted 11 years.<br />

Bill & Margaret - 2005 S-Type 3<br />

Litre – 84,000 kms, auto gear box<br />

service as mentioned.<br />

Advised to do every 40,000 kms.<br />

Ian & Janet – 1998 XK Convertible<br />

4 Litre – 64,000 kms – War and<br />

Peace drama regarding a nonfunctioning<br />

fuel pump – entire rear <strong>of</strong><br />

interior then diff dropped to access<br />

pump to find that it was only a loose<br />

clamp on the hose from the pump.<br />

Has damage to bonnet – dent knock<br />

job AND has lost his keys for the<br />

past 3 weeks, only has the valet key.<br />

Des – 2009 X Type 2.2 Litre diesel –<br />

28,000 kms, the last update <strong>of</strong> the<br />

model and a stunner. Des purchased<br />

it in Adelaide last year and is very<br />

impressed with the responsive diesel<br />

(loves the 366 torque).<br />

Ge<strong>of</strong>f - 2006 XJ 3 Litre (XJ350) –<br />

49,000 kms, NTR, basically like new,<br />

still has original battery.<br />

Glyn – 2000 S-Type SE 3 Litre –<br />

only 33,200 kms, declared that the<br />

current battery is now 7 years old<br />

and OK despite frequent overseas<br />

trips, the original lasted only 2 years<br />

and the <strong>Jaguar</strong> replacement only 2<br />

years. Last year he traded his very<br />

low k HSV on a new one only to<br />

have it side swiped in McLaren Flat<br />

by an inattentive driver, only 850<br />

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kms on the odo, now all patched up<br />

with new parts, at a cost <strong>of</strong> $15,000.<br />

Tony - 2012 XJ Diesel 3 Litre Premium<br />

Luxury – 10,000 kms, need 3<br />

pages <strong>of</strong> magazine to print his adulations,<br />

absolutely unbelievable, a delight,<br />

a dream, exceedingly pleased,<br />

10x expectations……sports car feel,<br />

more direct steering, 6 speed with<br />

paddles, economy 7.8 around town<br />

and 6.1 on a trip, just over 1500 revs<br />

at 110 kms/hour. Had oil changed at<br />

3,000 and last week. He wrote to<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> to suggest a<br />

change to the instrument panel and<br />

was pleased to receive a call from a<br />

technician who said he would pass<br />

the idea to <strong>Jaguar</strong> Cars.<br />

Rob & Daphne – S-Type 4.2 Litre –<br />

‘Check engine’ comes on sporadically,<br />

otherwise all going really well.<br />

(also mentioned big red, the famous<br />

420 G).<br />

Peter – 2012 XJ Diesel 3 Litre Premium<br />

Luxury – 5,500 kms – twin to<br />

Tony’s, ditto comments, very quick,<br />

especially at passing speeds, amazing<br />

economy. Pity that we cannot<br />

fully exploit the full performance potential<br />

<strong>of</strong> our cars.<br />

Next Meeting – Tuesday 28 th May<br />

<strong>2013</strong><br />

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Minutes <strong>of</strong> the V12 Register<br />

Meeting Held on<br />

12 th April, <strong>2013</strong><br />

Present: Rick Luff & Louise Pitt,<br />

Roger, Di and Scott Adamson, Richard<br />

& Margie Foster, Murray De-<br />

Laine, Allan Baker, Gary Dunn, Tom<br />

& Mardy Herraman, Scott Karina and<br />

Imogen Galloway<br />

Apologies: Brian and Sue Walker,<br />

Bruce Fletcher<br />

BUSINESS:<br />

Big thanks to Rick and Louise for<br />

opening up their beautiful home for<br />

this meeting<br />

Reminder: McLaren Vale Vintage<br />

and <strong>Classic</strong> on the 28 th April<br />

Reminder to attend next month’s<br />

General Meeting and get entertained<br />

by the 3+1 Tenors from the XJ register<br />

Volvo Vikings about to head <strong>of</strong>f<br />

(early May) and have raised well in<br />

excess <strong>of</strong> the $4000 required –<br />

Good Luck Dane!.<br />

Don’t forget the 40 th Aniversary Dinner<br />

27 th July and the Carvery lunch<br />

on the 28 th July.<br />

Any Members who are interested in<br />

becoming V12 register secretary<br />

please contact Roger as he no<br />

longer has a V12 and would like to<br />

pass the reigns to a V12 owner.<br />

CAR TALK<br />

Remember to start getting those Calender<br />

Photos in for next year’s Calender<br />

Richard Some issue when the<br />

Xjs is left for a while it seems to leak<br />

fuel. Alan Baker outlined a couple <strong>of</strong><br />

approaches to diagnosing. Sometimes<br />

when indicating there is a<br />

power surge through the Cruise control.<br />

Thoughts there could be some<br />

earth issues.<br />

Rick Had the XJS tuned and running<br />

very well. Race car seems to<br />

be running well, looking forward to<br />

the next run at Mallalla and putting<br />

her through her paces. New, 2 nd<br />

hand, <strong>Jaguar</strong> racing suit bought<br />

looks really good.<br />

Scott A Has been working on<br />

the TR7 recently and becoming a<br />

very accomplished MIG welder especially<br />

on very thin car panels.<br />

Tom Very busy and not used the<br />

Etype much NTR.<br />

Murray Has had the cars tuned<br />

and they are running better than<br />

ever.<br />

Alan The Dtype is progressing very<br />

well. Very busy working on various<br />

Etypes there is not enough time to<br />

work on his own.<br />

Scott G XJS indicator stopped<br />

working. Had some interesting experiences<br />

trying to buy from overseas<br />

and the vendor adding exorbitant<br />

shipping fees. Eventually did<br />

not proceed with the purchase<br />

NEXT MEETING: Will be on 14 th<br />

June, <strong>2013</strong>. All welcome. (Please<br />

note: NO MAY MEETING)<br />

Roger Adamson,<br />

Register Secretary<br />

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Minutes <strong>of</strong> the XJ, Mk 10, &<br />

420G Register Meeting held<br />

at Shannon’s, <strong>South</strong> Rd,<br />

Clarence Gardens on Wed.<br />

10th April<br />

Present<br />

David Bicknell, George Calvert, Bob<br />

& Daphne Charman, John & Claire<br />

Evans, Fay Leyton, Graeme & Betty<br />

Moore, Martin O’Dea, Phil Prior,<br />

Evan & Andrea Spartalis, Merv<br />

Tucker, Steve Arthur, Walter & Beryl<br />

Bullock, James Mann, Ray & Barb<br />

Offe, Anne-Marie Pijanka, Richard<br />

Caunce.<br />

Visitors<br />

Apologies<br />

Richard Caunce<br />

Sue Prior, Darryl Leyton, Pete &<br />

Kath Taylor, John Best, Pete & Ros<br />

Holland, George & Red Hughes,<br />

Borys Potiuch, Noel & Carmel Trew.<br />

Missing Member<br />

One <strong>of</strong> our Register members is<br />

missing and we’re hoping this appeal<br />

will find him. He is described as<br />

White male, short, big red nose,<br />

white hair, constant frown, and a<br />

grumpy appearance. ( Does this<br />

sound like one <strong>of</strong> the seven dwarfs?)<br />

He goes by the name “Darryl” and<br />

he has a strange fetish with trains. If<br />

he should be spotted, please notify<br />

the Register Secretary or his Wife<br />

A.S.A.P.<br />

General Business<br />

Broken Hill Tour. May 24 th to 26 th .<br />

Numbers coming in slowly. Full details<br />

will be emailed to you shortly.<br />

Jag Dinner on the 27 th July discussed.<br />

Daphne will have tickets<br />

soon.<br />

Di Adamson needs photos for our<br />

yearly Calendar. Spoke <strong>of</strong> the requirements<br />

etc.<br />

The Three Tenors floor show will be<br />

appearing again at the May General<br />

Meeting at the Police <strong>Club</strong>.<br />

Our Register’s Golf Day will be at the<br />

Glanville Par 3 on Sunday the 16 th<br />

June. Hit Off about 2pm. This is a<br />

FUN day. Afternoon tea supplied.<br />

Victor Harbour <strong>Classic</strong> on the 5 th <strong>of</strong><br />

May. Entries must be in by the 16 th<br />

April.<br />

McLaren Vale Vintage and <strong>Classic</strong>.<br />

Numbers for B.B.Q. Lunch. Approx<br />

20.<br />

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Phil Prior gave details <strong>of</strong> run to Tanunda.<br />

50 years <strong>of</strong> ‘S’ types. Old and<br />

new. However this is now to be replaced<br />

with a static display <strong>of</strong> “S”-<br />

Types at the 40th <strong>Club</strong> celebrations<br />

at Civic Park Sunday 28th July and<br />

also at Jag Day 27th October<br />

Jag Day 27 th October will be held at<br />

the Brighton Oval.<br />

(Editors Note: Up date on Jag<br />

Day—will now be at Civic Park same<br />

as last year)<br />

Xmas Dinner at the German <strong>Club</strong> is<br />

Friday the 6 th December. Names are<br />

being taken now.<br />

Car Talk<br />

Steve Arthur Series 2 on the<br />

road again. Sprung leak on gasket.<br />

Has to see Evan re warranty. Evan<br />

denies any knowledge.<br />

David Bicknell Gertrude window<br />

mechanism repaired. Has kick down<br />

cable for 420<br />

Walter & Beryl Bullock N . T . R .<br />

Except spongy brakes.<br />

George Calvert Fuel gauge not<br />

working. Needs to change oil filter.<br />

$125 for one in Melbourne and about<br />

the same from California. Has had<br />

the car inspected by Onslow Billinghurst<br />

for Historic Registration.<br />

Bob & Daphne Charman<br />

trying to get the clock to work.<br />

S t i l l<br />

John & Claire Evans Had a few<br />

runs this month. Car running a bit<br />

rough. Changed one <strong>of</strong> the spark<br />

plugs which was pretty rough. Car<br />

did not improve until he noticed two<br />

<strong>of</strong> the leads were on the wrong cylinders.<br />

Changed them over, car running<br />

like new.<br />

Fay Leyton Derek still rusting,<br />

sorry that should be resting. Sovereign<br />

taken to Victor harbor. All good.<br />

James Mann W o r k e d o n<br />

brakes. Then realised he left the<br />

locking wheel nut remover on the<br />

wheel. Lost it so had to bash the<br />

wheel nuts <strong>of</strong>f.<br />

Richard Caunce 1975 XJ, Had it<br />

for 10 years. Took it to Evan to fix a<br />

few small things. Evan found plenty.<br />

Car resprayed ‘Champagne Bronze’<br />

as per Vanden Plas. Would like the<br />

seats out <strong>of</strong> Merv Tucker’s car. Merv<br />

getting nervous.<br />

Graeme & Betty Moore H a v e n ’ t<br />

driven XJ for a month. X300 been<br />

out a bit. Still hard to start when cold.<br />

After that it’s all OK.<br />

Ray & Barb Offe XJS fine. Series<br />

1 still working on. XJC not touched<br />

Martin O’Dea Checked the fluids<br />

in the car. Couldn’t get the cap<br />

<strong>of</strong>f the expansion tank. When he did<br />

he left the cap from the lubricant on<br />

top <strong>of</strong> the tank, so he couldn’t close<br />

the bonnet. When he found out what<br />

he had done, he found a small hole<br />

in the tank. Such luck, he thought he<br />

must have run over a chinaman.<br />

(That seems only bad luck for the<br />

chinaman)<br />

Anne-Marie Pijanka The Green<br />

Genie is running well. Took it to the<br />

beach. The patrol <strong>of</strong>ficers had a look<br />

at it and were impressed. Was<br />

pleased when they left before the car<br />

sank in the sand. Have ordered new<br />

door trims and leather seat covers<br />

from the U.K. $2700 including postage.<br />

Should be ready for Bay to<br />

Birdwood.<br />

Phil Prior S Type N.T.R. Coupe<br />

still for sale. Series 1 alternator rebuilt.<br />

May put air cond. in. Still looking<br />

at all the options.<br />

Evan & Andrea Spartalis Jags<br />

all going OK. Mk2 still on the hoist.<br />

Took the ‘E’ type for a run. The Merc<br />

has original wheels and had the<br />

paintwork done. Looking great.<br />

Merv Tucker N.T.R. as he had<br />

to keep going outside to make sure<br />

his front seats were still in the car.<br />

Meeting closed at 8.45pm.<br />

Next meeting: Wednesday 8 th<br />

May, <strong>2013</strong>, At Shannon’s, 863<br />

<strong>South</strong> Road, Clarence Gardens at<br />

7.30pm.<br />

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Minutes <strong>of</strong> the Mk 1, MK 2, S<br />

Type & 420 (Compacts) held<br />

at the home <strong>of</strong> Bill & Heather<br />

Jones on Tuesday 9 th April<br />

<strong>2013</strong>.<br />

Present: Colin & Margaret Haese,<br />

Di & Roger Adamson, Bill & Heather<br />

Jones, Richard Shipman, Bill<br />

Browne & Margaret Piper, Phil Prior,<br />

David Bicknell, Marg & Ge<strong>of</strong>f Thomas,<br />

Tim & Sue White.<br />

Apologies: Doug & Judy Tilley, John<br />

Gentilcore, Peter & Ros Holland,<br />

Tom & Marj Brindle, Noel & Jo Orford<br />

& Ray Thomas.<br />

Welcome to guests Roger & Di<br />

Adamson<br />

Business Arising:<br />

40 th Anniversary Dinner at Sfera’s on<br />

Sat 27 th July. Tickets available in<br />

April. See <strong>Classic</strong> <strong>Marque</strong>. (Car Display<br />

& Spit Roast on Sunday 28 th<br />

July at Tea Tree Gully Oval.)<br />

McLaren Vale Vintage numbers required<br />

for BBQ lunch & dinner in restaurant.<br />

Meet at Hotel Victoria (Top<br />

<strong>of</strong> Taps at8.30/9.00 if you wish to go<br />

down in group.)<br />

Banner for S Type anniversary discussed.<br />

British <strong>Classic</strong> Tour to be held on<br />

May 5 th to go inconvoy meet at Hotel<br />

Victoria.at 8.15 for 8.30 departure.<br />

Car Talk<br />

Colin; NTR<br />

Roger: NTR<br />

Richard: Brakes locking, master<br />

cylinder looked at. He would like an<br />

indicator switch<br />

Bill B: NTR<br />

Phil: S Type, all going well<br />

Dave; power window door switch<br />

replaced<br />

Tim; NTR<br />

Ge<strong>of</strong>f; jamming power steering<br />

fixed. A tale <strong>of</strong> woe from the National<br />

Jag Rally. The car came home from<br />

Narrandera on the back <strong>of</strong> a tow<br />

truck because the water pump was<br />

leaking badly.<br />

Bill; NTR<br />

All adjourned to Bill’s garage to look<br />

at his GT 40, which should be finished<br />

by Christmas.<br />

Thanks to Bill & Heather for the supper<br />

and hosting the meeting<br />

Next meeting at the home <strong>of</strong> Phil &<br />

Sue Prior on Tuesday 11 th June, 1<br />

Salrak Ave, Marion.<br />

Reg Sec GEOFF<br />

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Minutes <strong>of</strong> the XK 7 8 9<br />

Register Meeting at the<br />

Goodales’, at Balaklava,<br />

Sunday 7 April <strong>2013</strong><br />

Attendance: Present were: Peter<br />

and Judy Goodale, Robin Ide, Julian<br />

and Moira Lugg, Richard and Carla<br />

Smith, Onslow and Wendy Billinghurst,<br />

John and Lindsey Williams,<br />

John Dunning and Rob Smith.<br />

Apologies were received from: Peter<br />

and Ros Holland, Sue and Doug<br />

Harrison, Jack and Sally Metzer,<br />

Ossie and Rayeena Petrucco,<br />

Graeme and Fiona Schultz, Trevor<br />

Bywater, Peg and Rod Davis and<br />

Rob and Vicki L<strong>of</strong>fler.<br />

Previous Minutes: It was agreed<br />

Register Minutes Continued p.14<br />

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Idle Chatter<br />

One Plus One Equals One—D-type<br />

For many reasons – some legitimate, some dodgy –<br />

two competition cars can end up with the same<br />

chassis number. When key parts became too worn<br />

or damaged to be worth repairing they were replaced,<br />

and that would include everything from engines<br />

and transmissions to chassis and bodywork.<br />

So you can end up with a car that, through continuous<br />

history, retains its identity despite containing few<br />

<strong>of</strong> its original components.<br />

All is fine until someone gathers some <strong>of</strong> the discarded<br />

old parts and repairs them to form the basis<br />

<strong>of</strong> a second car with a greater claim to originality<br />

and the chassis number.<br />

With values tightly linked to period history owners<br />

can try to sort the matter out in court, but Gary Bartlett<br />

decided to buy both versions <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong> D-type<br />

chassis XKD530 to create one unequivocal version,<br />

and an honest copy.<br />

You can read the story in the May issue <strong>of</strong> <strong>Classic</strong><br />

Cars, on sale now. For more information on<br />

this story www.classiccarsmagazine.co.uk<br />

MK2 pictured recently in a quarry in North Yorkshire<br />

UK. Photo submitted by Richard Shipway<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> ‘R’ Anniversary - 25 Years<br />

Another anniversary that is being celebrated this<br />

year is 25 years <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong> ‘R’ products. It was back<br />

in May 1988 that <strong>Jaguar</strong> teamed up with Tom<br />

Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) to create<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> Sport – building on the long<br />

standing motor sport relationship between<br />

the two companies that had<br />

led to European Touring Car Championship<br />

success with the XJS and a<br />

return to Le Mans (culminating with<br />

victory in the June 1988 race).<br />

TWR had been marketing some cosmetic<br />

and mechanical modifications for both XJ saloon<br />

and XJS sports models since 1983 under the<br />

TWR <strong>Jaguar</strong> Sport banner, but these products were<br />

not endorsed by <strong>Jaguar</strong> Cars. The new <strong>Jaguar</strong> Sport<br />

business was a 50/50 joint venture between TWR<br />

and <strong>Jaguar</strong>, and brought the talents <strong>of</strong> TWR and<br />

There are plenty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong>s with GMH<br />

V8 motors - but what about a Holden<br />

with a <strong>Jaguar</strong> Motor?<br />

Well it might have been. The following is an interesting<br />

quote from the March edition <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>Classic</strong> <strong>Marque</strong> in 1986.<br />

“...it was recently reported in the press that the new<br />

Commodore VL could have had a <strong>Jaguar</strong> engine<br />

instead <strong>of</strong> the Nissan motor. Apparently GMH had<br />

discussions with Browns Lane about the supply <strong>of</strong><br />

engines but no agreement had been reached. . . . . .<br />

. . Imagine some <strong>of</strong> the unfulfilled repercussions. . A<br />

“Jagadore” for under $20,000, a Walkinshaw / Brock<br />

entry at Bathurst! . . . . . The birth <strong>of</strong> a Holden Register<br />

in the club! . . . . The possibility <strong>of</strong> a <strong>Jaguar</strong> station<br />

wagon! . . . . An XJ Calais . . . . OK!?”<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> Engineering together to create some dedicated<br />

sports models that were distinguished by carrying<br />

the ‘R’ designation.<br />

The first products launched in 1988 were the XJR<br />

3.6 saloon and the XJR-S 5.3 V12 sports car – the<br />

first 100 were limited edition models<br />

to celebrate the Le Mans victory. The<br />

products were produced at a new<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> Sport facility at Bloxham near<br />

Banbury that went on in subsequent<br />

years to be the manufacturing location<br />

for the XJ220 super car.<br />

Further models followed with an XJR<br />

4.0 and XJR-S 6.0 V12 but <strong>Jaguar</strong> decided to bring<br />

production fully in house with the launch <strong>of</strong> the 1995<br />

X300 XJR model with its supercharged version <strong>of</strong><br />

the 4.0 litre AJ16 engine - and the <strong>Jaguar</strong> Sport<br />

name and the joint venture with TWR were discontinued.<br />

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<strong>Club</strong> Notices<br />

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS<br />

The following applications for membership have been<br />

lodged with the Membership Secretary and are listed<br />

in accordance with clause 6(b-c) <strong>of</strong> the Constitution. If<br />

there are no objections, membership will be ratified<br />

one month from this notice.<br />

Roland & Patricia Hogan 1967 420 Sedan<br />

Philip & Beverley Adams 1981 Daimler Sovereign<br />

Trevor & Claire Byrne 1984 XJ6 <strong>Jaguar</strong> Sovereign<br />

Alexander Copeland 1968 E-Type Roadster<br />

James & Arcadia Komaromi 2008 <strong>Jaguar</strong> S-Type<br />

Penelope & Anthony Hogan1989<strong>Jaguar</strong>Sovereign<br />

The following applications listed in the February <strong>Classic</strong><br />

<strong>Marque</strong> magazine have been accepted<br />

Bill & Paula Everett 1948 MK lV Drop Head<br />

Chris & Kath Sheehan 1978 &1981 XJS &1985 XJS<br />

Don & Julie Smith 2002 S-Type V6 Sedan<br />

Brian & Sandra Davies 1995 X300 Sedan<br />

Leslie Stewart 1966 MK ll & 1948 MK lV Saloon<br />

Richard Nitschke<br />

1964 E-Type Roadster<br />

Stephen Nobes 1969E-TypeRoadster&1969 Coupe<br />

On behalf <strong>of</strong> the club I welcome these new members<br />

and hope you will take advantage <strong>of</strong> the benefits<br />

available, and that you will contribute in your own way<br />

to make this a better club for everyone.<br />

In particular I ask that Register Secretaries and current<br />

members make these new members welcome at<br />

meetings and functions.<br />

Daphne Charman<br />

GENERAL MEETING<br />

ROSTER 2012 –<strong>2013</strong><br />

Nov XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register<br />

Feb Multivalve Register<br />

Mar E-Type Register<br />

Apr SS & Daimler Register<br />

May Mk1, 2, 420 & S Type (Compact) Register<br />

Jun XJ, MK10 &420G / V12 Register<br />

July XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register<br />

Aug Multivalve Register<br />

Sept E-Type Register<br />

Oct SS & Daimler Register<br />

Nov Mk1, 2, 420 & S Type (Compact) Register<br />

Duty Register is required to arrive at 7pm and<br />

ensure the room is ready for 7.30pm<br />

Register Secretaries please note:<br />

Each Register is responsible for the supply <strong>of</strong> milk<br />

and a light supper. If a register is unable to provide<br />

supper, please contact the President or Secretary<br />

so other arrangements can be made.<br />

Make Your Mark<br />

by Contributing to<br />

<strong>Classic</strong> <strong>Marque</strong><br />

There are many ways members can contribute to<br />

this magazine thus making it more interesting to<br />

the widest possible readership as well as making<br />

the editor’s job a whole lot easier. These include:<br />

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Letters to the Editor.<br />

Reports and photos from register runs.<br />

Funny or interesting stories about members<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> news and events.<br />

Interviews with new members.<br />

Tell us about your car MEMBER’S PRIDE.<br />

Technical tips and ideas for the TECH FILE.<br />

Information on up-coming register events.<br />

A good joke for the Cat’s Giggle.<br />

Stories & photos about “Sleeping Beauties”<br />

members’ cars under restoration.<br />

Recommend a good service or supplier.<br />

QUICK REFERENCE<br />

REGISTER MEETINGS<br />

The General Meeting <strong>of</strong> the JDCSA<br />

is held on the first Tuesday <strong>of</strong> each month.<br />

Register Meetings are as follows:<br />

Mk 1,2 & 420 & S Type (Compact) - Second<br />

Tuesday <strong>of</strong> every even calendar month<br />

E-Type—Third Thursday <strong>of</strong> each month<br />

Multivalve— Fourth Tuesday <strong>of</strong> each odd<br />

calendar month.<br />

SS & Daimler— Last Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each<br />

month<br />

XJ, Mk 10 & 420G—Second Wednesday <strong>of</strong><br />

each month<br />

XK, Mk 7, 8 & 9— First Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each<br />

month<br />

V12— Second Friday <strong>of</strong> each even month<br />

For specific information call Register<br />

Secretaries from the <strong>Club</strong> Directory (page 1)<br />

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<strong>Jaguar</strong> Classifieds<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> 1976 XJC 4.2ltr S2 Auto – An amazing and<br />

unique motor vehicle. Converted in the late nineties<br />

to a convertible and fully restored at that time. Full<br />

engineers certificates, currently on full SA rego. The<br />

car is absolutely rust free and has been dressed<br />

with Series 3, bumpers, grill, boot lid, tail lights, door<br />

handles, side lights and mirrors, giving it a very<br />

modern clean appearance. 15” XJS starfish wheels<br />

with near new white wall tyres. Old Stromberg carbies<br />

have been swapped out for twin HS8 2” SU’s,<br />

manual choke and K&N filters, dyno tuned to ensure<br />

maximum performance. There are only five <strong>of</strong> these<br />

cars in <strong>Australia</strong> and about 50 in the world.<br />

$21,500 Contact Philip Prior 0402 670 654 or<br />

Email: philipprior@bigpond.com More information<br />

and pictures www.myjaguarstory.com<br />

1966 <strong>Jaguar</strong> MK 2, 3.4L Auto<br />

This car has been a chauffeured wedding vehicle<br />

for the last five years, hence the need to be<br />

in perfect condition. Always maintained by <strong>Jaguar</strong><br />

specialists. Olde English White duco, red<br />

Connelly hide interior, integrated A/C front and<br />

rear. Upgraded front disc brakes with late<br />

model power booster, sports muffler and Borg<br />

Warner 66 automatic transmission. Motor was rebuilt approx 8 yrs ago.<br />

Thermo fan, after market CD player and power steering makes this affordable classic suitable for daily use.<br />

$29,950 Contact: Tony Siciliano—(08) 8336 2380 or 0419 812 267<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> 1966 MK 2, 3.4 Auto<br />

Travelled 71,000 miles. Must be without doubt<br />

the most original car <strong>of</strong> its type <strong>of</strong>fered for sale.<br />

Finished in old english white with blue leather<br />

upholstery. I have owned the car since 1984.<br />

$21,000 ono Brian Buscombe 0414 617 123<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> S-Type, 2002<br />

An attractive car with a lively and economical 3.0<br />

litre V6. With a modest 115,000 klms., a full<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> service history. Front and side airbags,<br />

good original paint, and great condition<br />

throughtout.<br />

$14,800, Phone Andrew Byles 83707261 or<br />

Mob. 0417 890 599<br />

Phone 13 26 13<br />

V.I.P. Home Services<br />

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How to Photograph<br />

Your <strong>Classic</strong> Car<br />

Achieving good photographs <strong>of</strong> your classic car<br />

is not difficult. The difference between good<br />

pictures and bland pictures is knowing a few<br />

simple tricks, and taking the time to do it well.<br />

WASH THE CAR! A clean car looks far better in a<br />

picture than a dirty one. Take the time to clean and<br />

dry the car, to clean the windows, & dress the tires.<br />

Make sure that there aren't any water spots.<br />

CHOOSE YOUR SETTING Where you photograph<br />

your car will make a big impact on how the pictures<br />

look. Try to find a setting that will make your car<br />

stand out. For example, a red car in a sea <strong>of</strong> green<br />

grass will jump out at you, whereas a white car<br />

against a light colored stone wall will get lost. A<br />

dramatic setting will make your car look great, and<br />

will make for a dramatic photo.<br />

different perspective. The area closest to the<br />

camera will seem larger than normal, while the area<br />

furthest from the camera will seem farther away. By<br />

using this technique when shooting automobiles, it<br />

can really make the car jump out <strong>of</strong> the frame.<br />

ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS When shooting the<br />

car, look for things in the frame that are distracting<br />

you from the car. Is there a telephone pole growing<br />

out <strong>of</strong> the ro<strong>of</strong>? Is there an object in the background<br />

that draws your eye away from the subject? Remove<br />

all debris, such as trash, leaves, or sticks. Note the<br />

parking sign growing out <strong>of</strong> the ro<strong>of</strong> (below)<br />

UNCONVENTIONAL ANGLES Avoid the temptation<br />

to just take the picture from eye level. Try shooting<br />

up at a low angle, which will exaggerate the<br />

proportions a bit, and make your car seem more<br />

impressive. Try using a ladder for an interesting shot<br />

WIDE ANGLE LENSES The use <strong>of</strong> a wide angle<br />

lens, or by zooming your camera's built in lens to its<br />

widest setting, is a great aid to car photography. By<br />

using a wide angle and getting in close, you get a<br />

WHEN TO SHOOT While you can certainly shoot<br />

your car at any time, the best light is typically found<br />

just after sunrise, or just before sunset. As the sun<br />

"travels across the sky" the lighting direction<br />

changes relative to your subject. Not only does the<br />

lighting direction change throughout the day, but the<br />

color changes as well, from cool before sunrise to<br />

warm just after sunrise to neutral at midday to<br />

warmer near sunset to cooler after sunset. Night<br />

shots <strong>of</strong> cars can also be very dramatic, particularly<br />

if you have the vehicle in a setting with interesting<br />

lighting. The shot <strong>of</strong> Bob’s 420G above is a good<br />

example <strong>of</strong> interesting lighting.<br />

LIGHTS ON? When you're shooting, try turning the<br />

parking lights on, maybe even the headlights if it's<br />

just before dusk, just to add a little drama to your<br />

photos.<br />

The most important rule to remember is that<br />

there are no rules! The best pictures are<br />

typically a result <strong>of</strong> experimenting, so shoot lots<br />

<strong>of</strong> pictures to get a few really good photos.<br />

Di Adamson is now looking for great shots<br />

<strong>of</strong> your car for the 2014 <strong>Club</strong> Calendar.<br />

So grab your camera and have a go!<br />

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Register Minutes Cont. from p.9<br />

that minutes <strong>of</strong> the March meeting<br />

which had previously been circulated<br />

were an accurate record.<br />

Business:<br />

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

The attention <strong>of</strong> members was<br />

drawn to a number <strong>of</strong> matters:Robin<br />

again reminded members that he<br />

needed names <strong>of</strong> those attending<br />

the lunch at Penny’s Hill winery by<br />

14 April for the McLaren Vale Vintage<br />

and <strong>Classic</strong> event on Sunday<br />

28 April.<br />

Nominations are sought for people to<br />

join the organising committee for Jag<br />

Day in <strong>2013</strong>.<br />

The 50 th anniversary <strong>of</strong> S types will<br />

be celebrated with a run to Tanunda.<br />

A member’s pride article is needed<br />

for the May <strong>Classic</strong> <strong>Marque</strong>. 3 - 400<br />

words and 2 or 3 pictures should be<br />

sent to Phil Prior by Tuesday April<br />

29 th .<br />

Images are needed for the 2014 club<br />

calendar.<br />

There was general agreement that<br />

we would support Register member<br />

Ossie who will be speaker at the<br />

<strong>Club</strong>’s June general meeting.<br />

(Post Meeting Note: After discussion<br />

amongst Register Members, it was<br />

agreed that our June Register<br />

meeting would be brief and held<br />

prior to the general meeting on<br />

Tuesday the 4 th so that as many as<br />

possible can hear Ossie’s presentation.)<br />

Register business:<br />

The <strong>2013</strong> Border Run will be hosted<br />

by Victoria on the weekend 25-27<br />

October. Gerry Howell has advised<br />

Robin that planning would be based<br />

on Bendigo for accommodation. Six<br />

double rooms have been booked for<br />

SA participants at this stage.<br />

Three couples from the register have<br />

booked for the JOCCERS trip to<br />

Spear Creek on the 4-5 May.<br />

Spirit <strong>of</strong> Coorong trip will be in August.<br />

Approximately 16 people previously<br />

expressed interest in a midweek<br />

tour which will cost about $100<br />

per person and include lunch and<br />

two walks. Final arrangements,<br />

which will be coordinated by Peg,<br />

will need to be settled at our May<br />

meeting.<br />

It was agreed to have the planned<br />

November half day run on the 17 th.<br />

It was agreed that future Register<br />

meetings would be:<br />

Wednesday 1 May will be at Rod<br />

and Peg Davis’s.<br />

Tuesday 4 June together with <strong>Club</strong><br />

general meeting as noted above.<br />

Tuesday 2 July together with <strong>Club</strong><br />

general meeting. XK 789 Register to<br />

set up and organise supper.<br />

Sunday 11 August at the Luggs’ at<br />

Springton.<br />

Onslow thanked members for their<br />

expressions <strong>of</strong> support over the last<br />

couple <strong>of</strong> months.<br />

Cars:<br />

Richard Smith has two cars for sale<br />

and will focus on XKs 120 and R.<br />

John Williams has created room for<br />

another car with a hoist now in his<br />

shed. XK gearbox is beautiful!<br />

Onslow has all going ‘boringly well’.<br />

Ex Stan Mathews 150 spotted at<br />

Springton.<br />

Julian has made good progress on<br />

the 120. Back end on the body,<br />

doors in place, floor, seat frames<br />

and grille into bonnet.<br />

Rob Smith has discovered that XKR<br />

tyres are not cheap.<br />

John Dunning’s Mark 7 and S type<br />

are both now running well.<br />

Peter Goodale is making good progress<br />

on the 140 coupe and expects<br />

to have it on the road later this year.<br />

Robin’s Mark 9 is running well after<br />

recent tuning.<br />

Robin closed the meeting with<br />

thanks to Judy and Peter for hosting<br />

the meeting. A shed inspection <strong>of</strong><br />

Peter’s meticulous work on the 140<br />

followed.<br />

SPECIAL DISPLY- 50 Years <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Jaguar</strong> “S”-Type (1963 - <strong>2013</strong>)<br />

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Register Minutes SS and<br />

Pushrod Engines<br />

MINUTES OF MEETING Held at the<br />

home <strong>of</strong> Don & Margaret Evans<br />

Wednesday 24 th April <strong>2013</strong>.<br />

NOVEMBER 2012 MEETING:<br />

The Minutes <strong>of</strong> 27 th March <strong>2013</strong><br />

were accepted as being a true record<br />

<strong>of</strong> the meeting.<br />

PRESENT:<br />

Bruce Fletcher, Don Evans, Ross<br />

Rasmus, Des Brown, Bob Kretschmer,<br />

Malcolm Adamson, Bob Hill-<br />

Ling, Jack Richardson (late)<br />

APOLOGIES: David Adamson, Bob<br />

Lynch, Ross Gogler<br />

1. SA & VICTORIA BORDER RUN,<br />

NOVEMBER 2012, Run No. 38:<br />

President Bruce Fletcher will prepare<br />

a Summary Report now that his<br />

computer is fixed. BF<br />

2. TRI-STATE RUN TO DUBBO<br />

NSW 12-14 SEPT. <strong>2013</strong> Run<br />

No.39:<br />

Queensland does not appear amenable<br />

to change their draft programme<br />

despite our reservations.<br />

Bob Kretschmer has arranged accommodation<br />

at Broken Hill & Cobar<br />

for trips over & return.<br />

MEMBERS MUST NOW BOOK DI-<br />

RECT WITH THE MOTELS CON-<br />

CERNED<br />

Six starters from here with the<br />

Caskeys joining us at Broken Hill<br />

Malcolm Adamson tabled window<br />

stickers for Port Fairy 2012 & Dubbo<br />

<strong>2013</strong>.<br />

3. GENERAL BUSINESS:<br />

1. There was no more information<br />

regarding the fleet <strong>of</strong> MkV Wedding<br />

cars for sale in Victoria.<br />

2. President Bruce had recently returned<br />

from a drive to Melbourne for<br />

the All British Day at Flemington<br />

Racecourse (yes in his newly acquired<br />

XJ6). He reported that there<br />

no MkV’s displayed & there were<br />

only four ‘old’ <strong>Jaguar</strong>s but a general<br />

mix <strong>of</strong> older & late models. Disappointing<br />

that many European cars<br />

were also on display which detracts<br />

somewhat from ABD.<br />

3. Des Brown tabled a new JDCSA<br />

Badge which had 2 small mounting<br />

holes but he has not been able to<br />

purchase suitable small bolts.<br />

4. JDCSA: (Malcolm Adamson reported)<br />

1. The Annual Dinner celebrating 40<br />

years <strong>of</strong> JDCSA is to be on Saturday<br />

27 July at Sfera’s Convention Center<br />

at Modbury. Malcolm will arrange a<br />

table for he, Bob & Rosemary Hill-<br />

Ling, Des & Jeannie Brown, Jack &<br />

Jean Richardson & Bob Kretschmer.<br />

No takers for the Sunday BBQ.<br />

2. Photographs are required for the<br />

<strong>Club</strong> <strong>2013</strong> Calendar<br />

3. Cats & Cans. See CM<br />

4. McLaren Vale Vintage & <strong>Classic</strong><br />

Event Saturday 27 – Sunday 28<br />

April. Last call for Final numbers for<br />

separate lunch options- see CM p18.<br />

5. Malcolm Adamson tabled copies<br />

<strong>of</strong> Statutory Declaration Forms for<br />

Conditional Registration.<br />

6. Special Celebrations;<br />

40 years <strong>of</strong> SS 1 Model April 2014<br />

90 years <strong>of</strong> Swallow <strong>2013</strong><br />

50 years <strong>of</strong> ‘S’-Type<br />

The September 2012 issue <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> Enthusiast <strong>Club</strong> magazine<br />

features three separate articles<br />

about Swallow & SS Vehicles By<br />

noted <strong>Jaguar</strong> author Paul Skilleter.<br />

7. The March-April <strong>2013</strong> issue <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Restored Cars magazine No.217,<br />

includes a substantial feature on the<br />

‘History <strong>of</strong> Lucas Electrics’.<br />

8. Malcolm Adamson needs a copy<br />

<strong>of</strong> the current SS Register membership<br />

list.<br />

RJK<br />

5. TECHNICAL:<br />

1. The September 2012 issue <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> Enthusiast <strong>Club</strong> magazine<br />

includes an advertisement by <strong>Classic</strong><br />

Restorations (Scotland) Ltd for<br />

‘<strong>Jaguar</strong> Pushrod Engine Cars’ entitled<br />

‘Oil Sealing with Dynamic Modern<br />

Seals’ [crankshaft front & rear<br />

seals]. The photographs show a<br />

method generally similar to that already<br />

developed in SA. Both Ross<br />

Gogler & Bob Kretschmer have<br />

modifications currently in hand.<br />

2. Don Evans advised that Caulfield<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>of</strong> Melbourne <strong>of</strong>fers a special<br />

kit for MkV gearbox conversions using<br />

Toyota Celica 5-speed boxes.<br />

6. PARTS:<br />

Nothing to report.<br />

7. REMINDERS:<br />

British <strong>Classic</strong>s Tour to Victor Harbor<br />

Sunday May 6 th . See CM<br />

8.SS REGISTER MEETING DATES:<br />

Last Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each month at<br />

7.30pm<br />

May 29 Bob Hill-Ling<br />

June 26 Bob Lynch<br />

July 31 TBA<br />

August 28 “ (AGM)<br />

Meeting closed at 9.30pm.<br />

Supper: Thankyou Margaret<br />

Minute Distribution:<br />

Email; Bruce Fletcher, Phil Prior,<br />

Ross Rasmus, John Lewis, Ross<br />

Gogler, Malcolm Adamson, Brenton<br />

Hobbs, Jack Richardson, Des<br />

Brown, Bob Hill-Ling, Bob Lynch,<br />

Bob Kretschmer, David Adamson,<br />

Digby Thomas, Bill Everett.<br />

Post; Don Evans.<br />

R.J. Kretschmer<br />

SS Register Secretary<br />

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MEMBER’S PRIDE - Gary Dunn<br />

The story <strong>of</strong> cars owned and loved by our members<br />

Buying your E type Jag on<br />

eBay—for the brave at heart<br />

I decided I wanted an E type Jag and started a<br />

number <strong>of</strong> months’ worth <strong>of</strong> due diligence on the<br />

internet to determine vehicle values and what was<br />

currently on the market and there price range. I<br />

searched a wide range <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong> websites for<br />

information on condition, restoration tips, problem<br />

areas on the various years and global<br />

recommendations on models.<br />

With all this accrued knowledge I set on my eBay<br />

journey to start bidding on various cars that came up<br />

for sale in North America over a period <strong>of</strong> months.<br />

Since I was looking for something that was relatively<br />

rust free I focussed on original California cars in the<br />

hopes that rust would be at a very minimum. (I<br />

don’t have an aversion to rust repairs but it can take<br />

over your life and I would prefer focussing my efforts<br />

on the mechanical and electrical issues.) I bid on a<br />

range <strong>of</strong> cars trying to keep my bidding<br />

under$30,000 but missed out on a lot <strong>of</strong> them due to<br />

other bidders using a ‘snipping tool’. I kept track <strong>of</strong><br />

all the cars I missed out on as a reference. Finally<br />

on 4 July 2011 I won the bid on a matching numbers<br />

rebuilt and repainted 1969 Series 2 coupe 2+2 I<br />

had missed out on three months earlier. In fact the<br />

seller had used the exact same ad and pictures and<br />

just changed his email details. I called the seller<br />

after winning the bid and organised payment. Now<br />

the trepidation set in because I have now paid for<br />

something only seen in pictures, not sat in it, started<br />

it, driven it or inspected it. I asked the seller if he<br />

would be kind enough to hold onto it for another<br />

month (he agreed) because I was scheduled to be in<br />

the San Francisco Bay area within that time and I<br />

would pick it up then.<br />

Once I landed in the USA I called the seller and<br />

made arrangements to come and pick up the car<br />

and all the parts listed in the sellers eBay ad<br />

associated with the car. This is where it became<br />

tricky because when I arrived at the seller’s home he<br />

said none <strong>of</strong> the spares listed in the ad came with<br />

the car. I informed him that it was a breach <strong>of</strong> the<br />

eBay contract and he either parted with all the listed<br />

items or I would contact eBay. He quickly decided<br />

to release everything listed from the eBay ad which I<br />

was very happy with. It turns out he never read the<br />

original eBay ad that he copied when he listed the<br />

car and thought he could keep all the spare parts for<br />

resell later on.<br />

The car came with a spare rebuilt radiator and<br />

cooling fans, both front brake callipers, three<br />

radio’s (none <strong>of</strong> them fit the car), 4x spare curly hub<br />

wire wheels and a box <strong>of</strong> assorted bits and pieces<br />

that came <strong>of</strong>f the car when it was being rebuilt. After<br />

I loaded everything in the car all neatly wrapped up I<br />

drove it to the pre-arranged designated shipping<br />

location in Oakland, California for it to be loaded into<br />

a container and sent to <strong>Australia</strong>.<br />

It took three months for the car to makes its journey<br />

in a container from the USA to its final delivery here<br />

in Adelaide. About twice as long as it was supposed<br />

to have taken, the ship with the container made a<br />

lengthy stopover in Singapore I was told but it made<br />

it in one piece.<br />

After putting some petrol in it my son and I picked<br />

the car up and drove it home (an uneventful journey,<br />

the car drove well and had no obvious issues). After<br />

a thorough inspection at home a list <strong>of</strong> about 132<br />

items were created on things that were necessary<br />

before it could be taken to Regency Park for its<br />

roadworthy inspection. I spent just over a year <strong>of</strong><br />

weekends and some evenings doing the work to tick<br />

<strong>of</strong>f most <strong>of</strong> the necessary items on the long list <strong>of</strong> to<br />

do’s.<br />

Many things had to be resolved even though the Jag<br />

looked good from the outside. With the assistance <strong>of</strong><br />

members <strong>of</strong> the E Type register and their collective<br />

knowledge the jobs ahead <strong>of</strong> me were not so<br />

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daunting <strong>of</strong> a task. First <strong>of</strong> all the car had been<br />

wired completely with a single colour <strong>of</strong> wire<br />

because the last owner chose this way instead <strong>of</strong><br />

purchasing a factory re-production new wire loom for<br />

the entire car. This made it very difficult to figure out<br />

problems on electrical items that did not work or<br />

were never connected after the car was registered in<br />

California. Fortunately after a number <strong>of</strong> emails to<br />

the original owner I was able to get the hand wiring<br />

diagrams that were used to create this homemade<br />

wiring to fix all the electrical problems; it still was<br />

very challenging. The new wiring has its pluses<br />

since every circuit has its own relay and not just a<br />

small handful <strong>of</strong> fuses behind the instrument panel.<br />

At some point in the future I may install a factory<br />

wire loom but for now everything works and I will<br />

leave it alone.<br />

The car had exotic plywood installed on the door<br />

panels, the leading part <strong>of</strong> the dash pad, the<br />

console, the headliner and rear luggage space. All<br />

<strong>of</strong> this had to be returned back to the original vinyl<br />

covering requiring the windscreen to be removed for<br />

access to the various parts. The door and window<br />

rubbers were in very poor condition and had to be<br />

replaced. The entire dash had to be recovered<br />

since it was done in brown leather and not the black<br />

vinyl like original. All the instrumentation had to be<br />

removed for this to take place. New interior door<br />

panels were fabricated and then foam and vinyl<br />

covered. All the original interior door trim was<br />

missing except for the window winders and door<br />

opening handles, another group <strong>of</strong> items to be<br />

purchased along with many other small parts.<br />

I noticed also that the car sat unusually low in the<br />

front, this turned out to be the torsion bars set out <strong>of</strong><br />

spec for the car. They had to be removed and reset<br />

to the correct link spacing per the factory which<br />

raised the nose up considerable.<br />

The car is completely rust free and the paint is<br />

reasonable to make an excellent driver and not<br />

worry about all the little stone chips and other issues<br />

when driving the car. I have left the car LHD drive<br />

not wanting to go through the expense <strong>of</strong> converting<br />

the car especially since most everything on the car<br />

has been rebuilt.<br />

I have had one shot at roadworthy inspection<br />

already and was knocked back for a few items which<br />

have now been attended to so hopefully the next<br />

visit will let the car pass so it can be driven.<br />

Editor’s Note:<br />

Thanks Gary for your story. Now who will submit<br />

a story for our June edition <strong>of</strong> <strong>Classic</strong> <strong>Marque</strong>?<br />

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Calendar Notes<br />

MAY<br />

Tuesday May 7, 7.45pm.<br />

Monthly General Meeting JDCSA Police<br />

Association Building - 27 Carrington St Adelaide.<br />

(Special Event—Entertainment by the Three (maybe<br />

four) Tenors) PLUS supporting acts.<br />

Wednesday May 8, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm<br />

Monthly Meeting XJ Register at Shannons Rooms<br />

- 863-865 <strong>South</strong> Road, Clarence Gardens. Members<br />

meet at Villies Cafe <strong>South</strong> Road for a meal prior to<br />

the meeting. Contact Bob Charman Email:<br />

charman@bigpond.net.au Hm: 82484111 Mob:<br />

0421482007<br />

Thursday May 16, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm<br />

Monthly Meeting E Type Register Contact Alan<br />

Baker 0429 097 729<br />

Tuesday May 21, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm<br />

Executive Committee Meeting VIP Building Cnr.<br />

Marion Rd and Sir Donald Bradman Drive<br />

Friday May 24, - Sunday May 26,<br />

XJ 420G Mk10 Register run to Broken Hill—<br />

Contact Bob Charman for details 0421482007<br />

Tuesday May 28, 7.30 pm<br />

Multi-valve Register Meeting—Contact Ron<br />

Palmer 0418 855 597<br />

Wednesday May 29, 7.30 pm<br />

SS and Pushrod Register Meeting<br />

JUNE<br />

Tuesday June 4, 7.45pm.<br />

Monthly General Meeting JDCSA Police<br />

Association Building - 27 Carrington St Adelaide.<br />

Tuesday June 11, 7.30 pm<br />

Compact Register Bi-Monthly Meeting Contact:<br />

Ge<strong>of</strong>f Thomas 83743228<br />

Wednesday June 12, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm<br />

Monthly Meeting XJ Register at Shannons Rooms<br />

- 863-865 <strong>South</strong> Road, Clarence Gardens. Members<br />

meet at Villies Cafe <strong>South</strong> Road for a meal prior to<br />

the meeting. Contact Bob Charman Email:<br />

charman@bigpond.net.au 82484111 Mob:<br />

0421482007<br />

Friday June 14, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm<br />

Monthly V12 Register Meeting , contact Roger<br />

Adamson on 0421 052 518<br />

Sunday June 16<br />

MSCA Super Sprints Round 2 Mallala<br />

XJ Register GOLF DAY—Details Bob Charman<br />

Tuesday June 18, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm<br />

Executive Committee Meeting VIP Building Cnr.<br />

Marion Rd and Sir Donald Bradman Drive<br />

Thursday June 20, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm<br />

Monthly Meeting E Type Register Contact Alan<br />

Baker 0429 097 729<br />

Wednesday June 26, 7.30 pm<br />

SS and Pushrod Register Meeting<br />

JULY<br />

Tuesday July 2, 7.45pm.<br />

Monthly General Meeting JDCSA Police<br />

Association Building - 27 Carrington St Adelaide.<br />

Guest Presentation by Salvation Army promoting<br />

CATS & CANS Charity Day<br />

Wednesday July 10, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm<br />

Monthly Meeting XJ Register at Shannons Rooms<br />

- 863-865 <strong>South</strong> Road, Clarence Gardens. Members<br />

meet at Villies Cafe <strong>South</strong> Road for a meal prior to<br />

the meeting. Contact Bob Charman Email:<br />

charman@bigpond.net.au Hm: 82484111 Mob:<br />

0421482007<br />

Tuesday July 16, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm<br />

Executive Committee Meeting VIP Building Cnr.<br />

Marion Rd and Sir Donald Bradman Drive<br />

Thursday July 18, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm<br />

Monthly Meeting E Type Register Contact Alan<br />

Baker 0429 097 729<br />

Sunday July 21,<br />

MALLALA JDCSA Rostered Day<br />

Tuesday July 23, 7.30 pm<br />

Multi-valve Register Meeting—Contact Ron<br />

Palmer 0418 855 597<br />

Wednesday July 24, 7.30 pm<br />

SS and Pushrod Register Meeting<br />

Saturday 27 July<br />

JDCSA 40th Year Celebration Dinner<br />

Sunday 28 July<br />

Celebrations continue in Civic<br />

Park—spit roast luncheon.<br />

(Bring the Jag & park on Civic Pk.<br />

Includes a 50 Year Celebration<br />

<strong>of</strong> the ‘S’-Type 1963—<strong>2013</strong>)<br />

See Page 14 for more details<br />

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McLaren Vale Vintage and <strong>Classic</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />

Once again this event was a huge success and thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.<br />

The change <strong>of</strong> venue to Penny’s Hill Winery was well received and our hosts put on a<br />

magnificent gourmet bar-b-que. The club was well represented with a huge variety <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> cars that must have created a very positive impression amongst the spectators.<br />

We can look forward to another wonderful time next year.<br />

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<strong>Jaguar</strong> News<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> XJR 404kW V8<br />

Arrives in Oz Late <strong>2013</strong><br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> will expand its R performance line up with<br />

the global debut <strong>of</strong> the 2014 <strong>Jaguar</strong> XJR Sedan at<br />

the <strong>2013</strong> New York International Auto Show. The<br />

new high-performance model - the dynamic flagship<br />

<strong>of</strong> the XJ series - will join the expanding <strong>Jaguar</strong> line<br />

up on display that includes All Wheel Drive sedans<br />

and the exciting <strong>Jaguar</strong> F-TYPE Convertible, which<br />

goes on sale this summer.<br />

The 2014 <strong>Jaguar</strong> XJR will be the highest<br />

performance XJ sedan with 550-HP and a raft <strong>of</strong><br />

other modifications, but also an extraordinary<br />

opulent machine with more than expected levels<br />

<strong>of</strong> interior luxury.<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> R represents the highest levels <strong>of</strong> dynamic<br />

driving performance and attention grabbing design<br />

across <strong>Jaguar</strong>'s luxury line up. <strong>Jaguar</strong> R models<br />

start with the brand's highest levels <strong>of</strong> power,<br />

backed by steering, suspension and braking<br />

enhancements, that have been tested at the<br />

company's Nurburgring Test Center. Final touches<br />

include interior and functional exterior design that<br />

sometimes subtly, sometimes not so subtly, hints at<br />

the elevated dynamics that lie beneath the surface.<br />

According to Andy Goss, President, <strong>Jaguar</strong> Land<br />

Rover North America, "<strong>Jaguar</strong> is growing its product<br />

line up to meet a far wider spectrum <strong>of</strong> customer<br />

demands ranging from sedans with 2.0 litre and 3.0<br />

litre engines and All Wheel Drive to the exciting new<br />

F-TYPE sports car. It is clear that performance will<br />

continue to lie at the heart and soul <strong>of</strong> the brand. To<br />

that end, the growing R performance line up <strong>of</strong>fers<br />

our customers the truly elevated dynamics and<br />

design, but in a <strong>Jaguar</strong> luxury package. The <strong>Jaguar</strong><br />

XJR is a British performance machine that delivers<br />

emotionally and dynamically on the road and on the<br />

track."<br />

Tim Nicholson, writing for GO AUTO NEWS wrote,<br />

“Featuring the potent 404kW supercharged V8 from<br />

the smaller XFR-S, the hottest XJ variant will join<br />

existing ‘R’ versions <strong>of</strong> the smaller XK and XF in the<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> range from the end <strong>of</strong> <strong>2013</strong>. A first<br />

local glimpse <strong>of</strong> the new wildcat was expected at the<br />

<strong>Australia</strong>n International Motor Show in June, before<br />

show organisers this week pulled the pin on the<br />

Melbourne event.”<br />

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<strong>Jaguar</strong> News<br />

JAGUAR HERITAGE NEWS –<br />

APRIL <strong>2013</strong> REPORT<br />

Once again it has been a busy month with cars from<br />

the <strong>Jaguar</strong> Heritage collection appearing at events<br />

large and small, both at home and abroad. And <strong>of</strong><br />

course none <strong>of</strong> this would be possible without our<br />

team <strong>of</strong> trusty volunteers!<br />

F-TYPE Launch Events:<br />

The big <strong>Jaguar</strong> news this month – which can’t have<br />

escaped many people – is the launch <strong>of</strong> the new F-<br />

TYPE! Since early April, the world’s leading automotive<br />

journalists have been flying into Pamplona in<br />

Northern Spain to take part in the F-TYPE Press<br />

Launch event. With the embargo for publishing their<br />

first impressions <strong>of</strong> the new car set as April 17, the<br />

initial delegates had to maintain a discrete silence -<br />

although the informal feedback from the <strong>Jaguar</strong><br />

hosts was very encouraging. The verdicts are now<br />

out and the media seem to be <strong>of</strong> a single mind – the<br />

new F-TYPE is brilliant!<br />

to collect their first E-type demonstrators. For the restaging<br />

<strong>of</strong> this event in <strong>2013</strong>, the mighty Ricoh<br />

Arena in Coventry was chosen as the venue – providing<br />

plenty <strong>of</strong> parking space and the extensive<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> branded hospitality facilities.<br />

To set the scene at the press launch venue, an impressive<br />

display <strong>of</strong> classic <strong>Jaguar</strong>s had been linedup<br />

to put the new F-TYPE in its rightful context as<br />

part <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong>’s continuing bloodline <strong>of</strong> outstanding<br />

sports cars. These included an original Ecurie<br />

Ecosse C-type from 1952 (chassis XKC-042) that<br />

belongs to Dick Skipworth, the <strong>Jaguar</strong> Heritage<br />

1956 long nose D-type and an immaculate Series 1<br />

E-type belonging to Peter Neumark <strong>of</strong> CMC, thought<br />

to be the first right hand drive coupé model sold.<br />

The latter two cars also featured in last month’s<br />

newsletter as they took part in the run from Jabbeke<br />

to Geneva in early March – proving that they are still<br />

in fine mechanical condition despite being over 50<br />

years old!<br />

As the press embargo was lifted, the F-TYPE also<br />

went <strong>of</strong>ficially ‘on sale’ and to coincide with this, the<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> UK team decided to organise a special<br />

Dealer Drive-away event.<br />

The inspiration for this was a similar event 52 years<br />

earlier when <strong>Jaguar</strong> dealers came to Browns Lane<br />

Greeting the dealers on arrival was an array <strong>of</strong> 60<br />

new F-TYPEs parked up in an ‘F’ formation, with a<br />

combined value <strong>of</strong> around £4.7 million! In recognition<br />

<strong>of</strong> the inspiration for the event, <strong>Jaguar</strong> Heritage<br />

was asked to provide its 1974 E-type V12 roadster –<br />

the last <strong>of</strong> the line produced at Browns Lane - which<br />

was duly parked outside the entrance to the Ricoh<br />

stadium alongside its spiritual successor. As one <strong>of</strong><br />

the last 50 Commemorative models, the E-type is<br />

painted black which fitted well with the F-TYPEs<br />

which were all either black or red.<br />

After a welcome reception and presentation from<br />

JLR UK Marketing Director, Kenneth Forbes, the<br />

dealers were ready for their drive-away. The <strong>Jaguar</strong><br />

Heritage E-type was moved into position to lead <strong>of</strong>f<br />

the parade with guest <strong>of</strong> honour Robin Sturgess riding<br />

in the passenger seat. Robin was chosen for this<br />

honour because he came to Browns Lane in 1961 to<br />

collect the first E-type for his <strong>Jaguar</strong> dealership –<br />

although his son Chris bagged the driver’s seat this<br />

time for their return journey to Leicester in the F-<br />

TYPE!<br />

Headed by the E-type, the parade <strong>of</strong> F-TYPEs made<br />

their way into central Coventry to do a lap <strong>of</strong> the ring<br />

road creating a head-turning spectacle – with not<br />

just the sight but also the amazing sound <strong>of</strong> 60 excited<br />

dealers blipping the throttle and accelerating<br />

hard!<br />

(Printed from the April edition JDHT Newsletter<br />

with permission)<br />

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The Cat’s Giggle<br />

An Indian and a Chinese entered a chocolate<br />

store. As they were busy looking, the Chinese stole<br />

3 chocolate bars.<br />

As they left the store, the Chinese said to the Indian:<br />

"Man I'm the best thief, I stole 3 chocolate bars and<br />

no one saw me. You can't beat that." Indian replied:<br />

"You want to see something better? Let's go back to<br />

the shop and I'll show you real stealing."<br />

So they went to the counter and the Indian said to<br />

the shopkeeper: "Do you want to see magic ?" The<br />

shopkeeper replied: "Yes." The Indian said:<br />

"Give me a chocolate bar." The shopkeeper gave<br />

him one, and he ate it. The Indian asked for a second<br />

bar, and he ate that as well. He asked for the<br />

third, and finished that one too. The shopkeeper<br />

asked: "But where's the magic?"<br />

The Indian replied: "Check in my friend's pocket,<br />

and you'll find all three bars <strong>of</strong> chocolate”<br />

Elsie, an elderly lady, stopped to drive into a<br />

parking space when a young man in his brand new<br />

red XK8 drove around her and parked in the space<br />

that she had been waiting for. Elsie was so angered<br />

that she approached the young fellow and enquired,<br />

through gritted teeth, 'I was about to park<br />

there.' The man looked at her with disdain and replied,<br />

'That's what you can do when you're young<br />

and smart and drive a <strong>Jaguar</strong>.'<br />

This annoyed Elsie<br />

even more, so she got<br />

back in her car, backed<br />

it up and then she<br />

stamped on the accelerator<br />

and rammed<br />

straight into his XK8.<br />

The young man ran back to his car and shouted in a<br />

stunned voice, 'What did you do that for?'<br />

Elsie smiled at him and said, 'That's what you can<br />

do when you're old and rich and drive a 4x4.'<br />

To My Darling Husband<br />

Before you return from your overseas trip I just want<br />

to let you know about the small accident I had with<br />

the pick up truck when I turned into the driveway.<br />

Fortunately not to bad and I really didn't get hurt, so<br />

please don't worry too much about me.<br />

I was coming home from Asda, and when I turned<br />

into the driveway I accidentally pushed down on the<br />

accelerator instead <strong>of</strong> the brake. The garage door is<br />

slightly bent but the pick up fortunately came to a<br />

halt when it bumped into your car.<br />

I am really sorry but I know with your kind hearted<br />

personality you will forgive me. You know how much<br />

I love you and care for you my sweet heart. I cannot<br />

wait to hold you in my arms again.<br />

Your loving wife.<br />

Tracey XXX<br />

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- T E C H F I L E S -<br />

THE SEALED<br />

TRANSMISSION MYTH<br />

I regularly hear people say that the automatic transmission<br />

in their car is sealed for life and therefore<br />

does not require servicing. Most experts would disagree<br />

with this claim for the following reasons.<br />

Firstly, the actual term is filled for life – not ‘sealed’.<br />

We need to ask ourselves the question – what is<br />

life? Is it your life, the life <strong>of</strong> the Universe? No, it is<br />

the life the transmission manufacturer wants their<br />

product to have!<br />

In this day and age manufacturers have the ability to<br />

make components capable <strong>of</strong> lasting a very long<br />

time, but this is obviously not in their best interests,<br />

as they make their money from selling more <strong>of</strong> what<br />

they produce. The Japanese government legislate<br />

cars <strong>of</strong>f the road after just 5 years so that their factories<br />

can maintain economy <strong>of</strong> scale. In Europe the<br />

harsh weather conditions and the salt spread on the<br />

roads in Winter cause cars to have very short lives<br />

compared to those that are used in our lovely warm<br />

climate.<br />

Years <strong>of</strong> data collection and computer modelling<br />

means that manufacturers can determine with a reasonable<br />

degree <strong>of</strong> accuracy how long their product<br />

will last. They have worked out that if they can make<br />

a car that gives good reliable service for say 6 – 8<br />

years and then needs a fairly expensive repair, such<br />

as a transmission rebuild, then people will <strong>of</strong>ten opt<br />

to trade up to the latest model. This may sound a bit<br />

cynical but it is true.<br />

Getting back to the transmission servicing issue,<br />

modern cars have very complex 6, 8 and even 9<br />

speed transmissions with multiple clutch packs controlling<br />

the ratios. As these clutches wear, the oil<br />

becomes contaminated with the debris. This dirty oil<br />

then causes further wear to the metal components<br />

that it lubricates and also causes the valves that<br />

control the whole thing to become sticky. Oil also<br />

deteriorates due to excessive heat generated when<br />

towing or driving in hilly conditions – we have a good<br />

combination <strong>of</strong> both in some areas <strong>of</strong> Adelaide.<br />

Transmission specialists all agree that regular servicing<br />

<strong>of</strong> your automatic transmission will greatly extend<br />

its life. This is normally beyond the capabilities<br />

<strong>of</strong> the average DIY mechanic now as transmissions<br />

are not usually fitted with drain plugs or filler tubes,<br />

and consequently specialized equipment is <strong>of</strong>ten<br />

required. Also, there are many highly specialized<br />

oils and if the wrong product is used it can have disastrous<br />

consequences.<br />

The transmissions used in most current <strong>Jaguar</strong> and<br />

Land Rover vehicles are supplied by the German ZF<br />

company and ZF oil is the only product that is currently<br />

suitable to use in them – naturally it is expensive<br />

at around $36 a litre.<br />

In summing up, if you are one <strong>of</strong> the fortunate few<br />

that are able to buy a new car every three or four<br />

years, then you can ignore this advice and let it be<br />

the next owners problem. But if, like most <strong>of</strong> us, your<br />

car is long-term investment then you would be wise<br />

to have your transmission serviced regularly. It is<br />

cheap insurance and if you wait until a problem<br />

starts to develop then it is too late.<br />

Ge<strong>of</strong>f Mockford – Technical Secretary<br />

‘S’-Type Brake Lights<br />

For those who found the article in last months CM<br />

on this subject interesting or helpful, you may wish<br />

to read the note included in ‘Letters to the Editor” <strong>of</strong><br />

this addition. Another helpful and practical solution<br />

to the problem from a WA <strong>Jaguar</strong> enthusiast.—Ed.<br />

Ge<strong>of</strong>f Mockford—JDCSA Technical Officer<br />

80 King William St Kent Town SA 5067 ph: (08) 8362 5997<br />

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