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The Official Monthly Magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia

April 2017

The Monthly Magazine of the

Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia

2017 CLIPSAL 500 COMMEMORATIVE ISSUE

SPECIAL supersiz

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Club Directory

Club Services

Technical Officer

Geoff Mockford

(08) 8362 5997 / 0438 768 770

Librarian

Tom Brindle

(08) 8387 0051

Log Books David Burton

0417 566 225

[email protected]

Inspectors—

Historic Registration

Geoff Mockford 08 83625997

0438768770

Evan Spartalis 08 83628116

Onslow Billinghurst 08 83251971

Alan Baker 0429097729

Ron Palmer 0418855597

Robin Ide 0428816678

Malcolm Adamson 0418856731

Roger Adamson 0421052518

Bob Charman 08 82484111

0421482007

Tim White 0419809021

Peter Holland 08 82710048

Richard Shipman 0417843808

Club Representatives

Australian Council of Jaguar

Clubs (ACJC)

Peter Holland (08) 8271 0048

Federation of Historic Motoring

Clubs (FHMC)

Bob Lynch (08) 838 11705

Marque Sports Car Association

(MSCA) Barry Kitts (08) 8391 1759

All British Day Alan Bartram 0418 818 950

Management Committee President Julian Lugg

Mobile: 0417 882 930

[email protected]

Vice President Philip Prior

Phone: (08) 8276 6136

Mobile: 0402 670 654

[email protected]

Treasurer Tim White

Mobile: 0419 809 021

[email protected]

Secretary Alan Bartram

Mobile: 0418 818 950

[email protected]

Editor Dane Wilden

Mobile: 0431 058 951

[email protected]

Membership Secretary

Daphne Charman

Phone: (08) 8248 4111

Mobile: 0404 999 200

[email protected]

Events Coordinators

Arcadia & Jim Komaromi

Mobile: 0421 185 168

[email protected]

Web Editor Tom Herraman

Mobile: 0423 214 644

[email protected]

Club Web Site

www.jdcsa.com.au

Club Postal Address

PO Box 6020

Halifax Street

Adelaide SA 5000

Register Secretaries

XK, MK 7,8,9 Robin Ide

Mobile: 0428 816 678

[email protected]

SS & Daimler Malcolm Adamson

Phone: (08) 82783002

[email protected]

MK 1, 2, S, 420 Tim White

Mobile: 0419 809 021

[email protected]

XJ, 420G, MKX Bob Charman

Phone: (08) 8248 4111

[email protected]

E-Type. F Type and Grand

Tourer Alan Baker

Mobile: 0429 097 729

[email protected]

Multi-Valve Ron Palmer

Mobile: 0418 855 597

[email protected]

Classic Marque

Classic Marque is the official

magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club

of South Australia.

The opinions/views expressed in

published articles are wholly those of

the respective authors, and are not

necessarily those of Jaguar, the Editor,

the Club, or the Members.

Advertisers and sponsors who place

advertisements in the magazine do so

because they value their association

with the JDCSA. Placement of these

advertisements should not necessarily

be taken to mean the club endorses the

services offered.

Cover Story Vehicles from the club in formation to begin the

driver’s parade at the 2017 Clipsal 500. Full pictorial

story can be found in our special SUPERSIZED feature

on pages 12-17.

This icon that appears throughout

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or (Hyperlink). If you click on this

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with. These links are live and active at the time of publication but

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The last month has been very busy

for our club .

The Clipsal event was a great

success with considerable

promotion of Jaguars and the club

on a number of websites and

Facebook. I certainly had a great

thrill to take part in the Parade of

Drivers getting 2 laps of the circuit

in the XK120. Thanks again to Di

Adamson for her coordination.

There have also been several

successful register events and one

of them resulted in a trophy for best

club car (‘Big Red’ 420G) at the

Moonta Show & Shine –

congratulations to Bob & Daphne

Charman.

Club Torque The President’s Rap Peter Clarke also deserves thanks

for coordinating the enjoyable

Adelaide Hills Cruise event.

Our National Rally 2018

Committee has been busy

preparing a promotional brochure

and video for presentation at the

Port Stephens National Rally at

the end of March 2017. This

committee is coordinated by Di

Adamson and organised a number

of vehicles (including Carl

Lindner’s C-type and D-Type) to

be filmed driving around Tanunda

as part of the promotional video.

It is pleasing to hear that a number

of club members are joining in

with Sunday morning coffee &

cars events in shopping centre car

parks as this promotes the Jaguar

marque amongst

other

demographics of

car enthusiasts.

The month of April begins with the

popular McLaren Vale Vintage &

Classic event with many members

participating.

I encourage all members to be

involved in our club and join in

with our register groups whenever

possible. Please refer to the

Calendar of Events on our club

website for event details.

Enjoy safe Jaguar & Daimler

motoring.

Julian

Geoff Mockford—JDCSA Technical Officer

80 King William St Kent Town SA 5067 ph: (08) 8362 5997 [email protected]

See page 6 for more information

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Club Torque Editor’s Column I’m exhausted! Was your March as

incredibly busy as mine was?

Judging by the amount of content in

this month’s issue, it may very well

have been!

In case you haven’t yet noticed, this

month’s issue of Classic Marque is

a very special SUPERSIZED

edition. There were just so many

events on in March, we couldn’t

possibly squeeze them all into one

regular sized issue! So instead,

we’ve published this 30 page

bumper edition, packed with photos

and stories from you, our members,

detailing the fun and adventures

you’ve had this past month. We’ve

got more centrefold specials than...

well, other, less reputable

magazines. Some would argue the

subject matter of our photos are

more interesting, too.

Of course, there was our cover story

- the huge celebration of Jaguar’s

60th Anniversary Le Mans win at

the Clipsal 500. You’ll find SIX

pages dedicated to photos from

the Clipsal this year, including our

display tent, corporate box, and

driver’s parade. Find this from

pages 12-17.

There’s also a feature on the “Cats

on the Prowl” Adelaide Hills

cruise by Tom Brindle, with some

spectacular shots of their

adventure from look-out to look-

out.

The XK and Mk 7, 8, & 9

Register also had a lovely lunch

run to the Royal Yacht Squadron -

Robin Ide reports the weather was

pleasant, the food delicious, and

the company delightful. Check out

the great photos and story on

pages 20-21.

Have you heard about “Big Red’s”

big victory at the Moonta Show ‘n’

Shine? Daphne Charman reports on

that (and delicious Italian food) on

pages 18-19.

Of course, we can’t forget All

British Day! Alan Bartram declares

the event a great success on pages

22-23.

I’d like to give a special thanks to

all of those who contributed

content, photos, and stories to this

month’s edition. I had a great time

trawling through hundreds of

excellent photos, trying to pick the

best to publish here. I really hope

you all enjoy this special supersized

issue. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m

off to have a lie down.

Dane

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An Important Message from the Treasurer

Membership Fee Increase

I had previously forecast that we will need to review our membership fees for the ensuing years and indicated

at the AGM that at least a $5 increase (minimum) will be necessary.

Your Executive has discussed this along with forward projections and have agreed to this increase for

membership fees for the 2017/2018 Financial Year.

The primary reasons for the need to increase are as follows:

1. The increase is consistent with our projections when the fees were decreased in 2007,

2. Whilst new members are growing we are experiencing around 20 - 30 members NOT renewing.

This has been the case for some years now. The forecast fee paying members will go from 402

now to an est. 380. (This is based on an estimated 5 new members, 30 non-renewals and an

increase in Life Members by 4),

3. Budgeting for the right number of members is complicated in that around 30 members this year

paid the membership fees that covered them for 15 months. i.e. from March 2016 to June 2017. ,

4. Advertising dollars have reduced significantly. Sports Car Centre & VIP are the only advertisers,

5. Sponsorship is consistent at $2,000 from Solitaire and $1,000 from Shannon’s,

6. Regalia is only a small income earner for the club,

7. The benefits being provided to members through Jag Day, Annual Dinner & Xmas Meeting have

grown by $2,500 in a year without an increase in revenue,

8. All other costs are relatively stable other than CPI (and other) increases,

9. The benefit per member is forecast to go from $52 (now) to $62,

10. The percentage of benefits to membership fees will alter from 88% (now) to 103%,

11. Total funds will move from $52,000 (now) to $16,000 in 2022 if no fee increase is approved.

The Executive will be paying close attention to the costs associated with Jag Day, Annual Dinner &

Christmas Meeting that must be carefully debated each year as part of the budget process.

More attention will be given to raising advertising dollars or additional sponsorship to offset the need to

increase fees in the ensuing years. We will be seeking an extra volunteer from members who would be

willing to assist us coordinate this.

The Motion for the General Meeting on Tuesday 4th April 2017 is “That Full Member fees be increased by

$5 to $65 p.a. for the financial year 1st July 2017 to 30th June 2018”. The joining fee of $35 will remain at

the current level.

More detailed financial modeling will be available at the meeting should anyone wish to talk to me about the

increase.

Regards,

Tim White

Treasurer & Public Officer

M: 0419 809 021

E: [email protected]

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NEW XK140 BOOK - FOCUSED

ON XK140s IN THE SOUTHERN

HEMISPHERE

ADVERTISEMENT

A new book being compiled by Terry McGrath is set to add to the expanding compilation of XK literature.

The book sets out the histories, so far as we have been able to

ascertain them, of every XK120 Jaguar to have been in the

Southern Hemisphere – and, because we are geographically

challenged, a few other places as well.

It is 488 pages long, in a large page format (about 25cm x

34cm or 10″ x 13″), contains entries for about 925 separate

cars, about 280,000 words, and about 1090 photographs – only

some 25 of which appeared in our previous book. It has been

printed in full colour. Of course many of the older photographs

were originally taken in black and white and remain so, but full

colour here means that any photograph that was in colour

originally is reproduced in colour, wherever it is in the book –

not just a 16 page section in the middle. This was a very costly

decision, but one that represented the ‘no compromise’ nature

of the project.

The book includes the known histories of no fewer than 55

alloy XK120s. In addition, many XK120s covered are either

now or have spent time in parts of the world other than those

specifically covered, such as:

USA – 203 cars

UK – 143 cars

Europe – 51 cars

The new book is a follow-up to our book The Jaguar XK in

Australia which was published in 1985. However, as we

expanded the boundaries outside Australia, there was too much

information to put into one volume for all XKs and therefore

we have had to create separate books for each model. The last

two books (XK140s and XK150s) will follow in coming years,

with the XK140 volume to include racing histories as well.

We have never stopped collecting XK histories but serious

work on the current book did not start until 1996. So it has

been a long haul over 14 years, not to mention all the earlier

work. Many thousands of man hours have been spent. This

time could have been spent restoring several XKs…

We acknowledge the expert help of Kylie Prats of

ePrintDesign in Sydney in putting the design and layout of the

project together.

Limited edition – 1,000 copies

The book was announced as an edition limited to 1,000

numbered copies (plus a few copies for libraries etc). However,

the initial print run has in fact been 750 – of which more than

1/3 were the subject of pre-publication written ‘expressions of

interest’.

For more information on the forthcoming book, or to

contribute, contact Terry McGrath at [email protected]

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This is the story of a father, son and the mates, and their Jaguar

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Allen and his son Phil became intoxicated by salt lake racing

and the prospect of recording a speed higher than anyone else

had achieved with an E-Type. For the next decade the quest

became an obsession and they dragged many motoring friends

across the Nullarbor Plain to join them in their record attempts.

Allen Shephard knew how to make Jaguars go fast but the

speeds were way above normal circuit racing and they had

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The ever-enthusiastic Phil Shephard raced the car and made a

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His diaries form the basis of “The World’s Fastest E-Type

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At first, Team Shep as they soon became known was looked at

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A JAGTASTIC AFTERNOON

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Yes, Minister - Our Response

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CATS ON THE PROWL - Adelaide Hills Cruise 11th March 2017

It was a run with an element of intrigue surrounding it! Where was the other summit we were going to, why were we requested to bring our credit card and where was that “Classy pub dinner” going to be? These were some of the questions that members were contemplating whilst congregating at Light’s Vision Montefiore Hill, Pennington Terrace. Speculation was rife!

It was one of these lovely balmy evenings and an

excellent turn out of cars of different Jaguar models all

lined up along Pennington Terrace as can be seen in the

photo. From the Hill we could see parts of the Adelaide

oval structure behind the tops of the trees and the top

of the tower stage structure for the imminent Adele

Concert!

For some of us, it was the first Twilight Club Cruise and there was an air of

excitement evident amongst the group. Peter and Trish handed out the run

sheet details, which included a number of interesting and clever questions

to answer.

With Run Sheet in hand we headed off to the hills along Greenhill Road. Mainly the passengers had an opportunity to see the great views, with the twinkling of the lights just starting to monopolise the dusky plains below. The drivers were largely enjoying the great twisty roads and the experience of just how good the Jaguar car safely handles in these conditions.

We arrived at the other summit – Mount Lofty! (nothing to do with Lofty England of course!)

Here we found out why we needed our credit cards!! No cash can be used to pay for car parking! The ticket machine was doing a roaring trade and we all patiently went through the rigmarole of getting a ticket!

There is nothing like a sea of smiling faces to let you know something is happening!

At the viewing point Peter and Trish were happily handing out various ice creams and drinks. They were quickly scoffed down by members whilst having a convivial chat amongst the group and enjoying the fantastic views below. What a lovely surprise after our “adventurous” drive up the hills.

We still did not know where we were going to dinner, except for a few smart ones who had worked it out from already answering the last question on the Run Sheet. We headed back down the hill and headed for Belair and stopped at the Windy Point Lookout, with just enough room for us all to park our Jags. By now the evening was starting to set in, and still the views were very special! We were all getting a bit hungry now and we were all yearning for the “Classy Pub Dinner”.

We headed down the hill and reached our final destination and no one went hungry!

The Torrens Arms Hotel at Mitcham made a pleasant and lovely ending to a great Twilight Run!

Thanks from us all Peter and Trish for a great run. Tom Brindle

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Club Torque General Meeting

Meeting Opened 7:40 PM

General Meetings will open

7:30pm from April

Meeting Onwards

New members and visitors: Barry Brown (XF), Gary Scalamera

(E-Type), Murray Aitken (Series

3).

Apologies: Bill Jones, Wayne &

Bev Buttery, Tim White, Peter Leaf

-Milham, Doug Harrison, Ray &

Barbara Offe, Brian & Sue Walker,

Robin & Roseanne Bullock.

Minutes of previous meeting

accepted.

Welfare Report:

Bill Jones now at home.

President’s Report:

Club’s involvement at Clipsal

500. Congratulations and thank-you to

Di Adamson for her huge effort

showcasing our club and the Jaguar

brand.

Di reported in detail the club’s

display of 60 cars in the marquee,

the 27 open-tops (mainly XKs) in

the pre-race parade. Thanks to Ray

Smithers, Dave Burton for their

help. To John Pengelley (Clipsal

500 management), the corporate

box was a bonus. And thank-you to

Solitaire for their display Jaguars.

From the meeting Peter Clarke,

Geoff Thomas, Dave Burton, Bob

Charman spoke of the success of

the four days.

Peter Clarke raised the issue that

club members be available to

represent the club at future events.

Club Patron: Julian asked members to submit

names of persons to be considered

for this position.

Vice President (Philip): Coffee & Cars meet from 7:30am.

Unley, 3rd Sunday of the month.

Blackwood, 4th Sunday of the

month.

SA Jag Day 2017 will be 15th

October 2017 at Brighton High

School.

Club members are invited to join

the Jag Day committee.

Secretary (Alan):

All British Day, more than 50 cars

represented our club. Thanked all

marshals and helpers.

Received a letter from Hon.

Stephen Mulligham, Minister for

Transport & Infrastructure,

confirming that clubs input into

the proposed historic registration

changes.

Treasurer’s Report (Tim):

Apology, no report.

Membership (Daphne): New members each month.

Preparing renewals for 2017/2018.

Historic Registration (Dave): Logbooks will be processed on

general meeting nights from 6pm

on 6th June and 4th July. Dave

encouraged members to attend

those meetings.

Editor (Dane): Asked members for photographs

and comments of the Clipsal

event. Julian asked members to

keep Dane informed of local news.

ACJC (Peter Holland): Reported on ACJC meeting

(10/2/17), Peter is retiring as the

club’s ACJC representative. Julian

thanked Peter for his efforts.

National Rally 12-20 April 2018:

Di Adamson – Rally Director

Di reported the NR meeting and

invited members to join the run to

the Barossa filming promo.

Events Coordinators (Jim &

Arcadia): Jim advised March/April/May

events which are all on the club

website.

Cats on Prowl – Twilight Run: Peter Clarke asked members to

confirm tonight.

Registers XJ Bob: Meeting tomorrow

night at Shannons

Compact: NTR

Multivalve Ron: Next meeting

28/3/17 at Solitaire

EF + GT: At Rob Thompson’s

SS: NTR

MK 7, 8, 9:NTR

MSCA (Barry): Super sprints Mallala.

Clem Smith passed away.

Mallala future unknown.

Julian thanked Barry for his input at

Clipsal 500.

Library (Tom & Marj):

Large selection available.

New Business: Sporting Car Club book sale on

25/3/17

Meeting closed at 8:55pm

Julian thanked Multivalve for

supper and Ron for taking minutes.

Jaguar Drivers Club of SA

General Meeting

7th March 2017

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Register Minutes

PLEASE NOTE – Next meeting is a

special Birthday Night

Present Ben Adler, Steve & Frances

Arthur, Steve Attard, Ron & Rosie Bailey,

David Bicknell, Robin & Roseanne

Bullock, Walter & Beryl Bullock, George

Calvert, Bob & Daphne Charman,John &

Claire Evans, Louis Marafiotti, Fay

Leyton, Graeme & Betty Moore, Paul &

Irene Noakes, Ray & Barb Offe, Anne-

Marie Pijanka, Borys Potiuch, Phil Prior,

Evan & Andrea Spartalis, Andrew Tessari

Geoff & Margaret Thomas, Noel &

Carmel Trew, Merv Tucker.

New Members

The Register welcomed new members Paul

and Irene Noakes to the meeting.

Apologies

Sue Prior, Pete & Ros Holland, Ray &

Barb Offe, Tom & Marj Brindle, Gary &

Oggi Monrad, Her Majesty, Queen

Elizabeth, Don & Kathy Tyrrell.

Special Apology

Last month’s minutes left out the apology

for Ray and Barb Offe. We apologise for

this error. Our minutes typist has been

severely reprimanded.

Previous Minutes

Approved, apart from the missing apology.

General Business

- Show and shine day at Moonta, t

his Sunday 12th of March 2017.

About 6 cars attending.

- McLaren Vale Vintage and

Classic Sunday 2nd April. 2017

- Victor Harbour Classic – 7th

May 2017.

- New magazine editor, Dane

Wilden looking for articles.

- Run to Clayton. Dave

Bicknell’s Holiday Home.

Sunday the 29th October 2017.

- Jag Day, Due to problems in

the City, will be held back at

Brighton Oct 15th.

- Jagtastic afternoon at Carl

Lindner’s – 20th April.

- Martin O’Dea Golf Day will

go ahead again this year. Date

to be advised.

- 2018 Nationals. Di Adamson

is preparing an excellent

program.

Car Talk

Ben Adler Bought Louis Marafiotti’s

sovereign. Well done.

Steve Arthur N.T.R.

Steve Attard Sold XJ8 and one 420G.

Karman Ghia coming along.

Ron & Rosie Bailey All good

David Bicknell X300 off road. Welch

plug weeping. Gertrude going well.

Taking Green Machine to Moonta.

Robin & Roseanne Coming back from

Mt Barker a branch off a pine tree fell

through and damaged the windscreen.

Walter & Beryl Bullock N.T.R.

George Calvert Driving Jag every other

day. All good at the moment.

Bob & Daff Charman All good

John & Claire Evans Claire’s car (‘S’

Type) fabulous, don’t know about John’s

car!!!

Fay Leyton N.T.R.

Louis Marafiotti Bought XK8

from the late John Stanley.

Graeme & Betty Moore Put starter

motor back in the

Ser1. Turned the key. Nothing. Almost

started, oil going everywhere. Brought

adapter to put in.

Paul & Irene Noakes The new XJ is

Irene’s car. Paul took his Merc to Evan for

a tidy up. It was going OK when it got

there.

Ray & Barb Offe Ser1 going well. No air

cond. So didn’t bring it tonight. XJS going

like a dream.

Anne-Marie Pijanka Green Genie going

well. Annual draining of fuel tanks.

Looking for Ser1 visor. Moke & Mustang

going well.

Borys Potiuch Got the motor back, ready

to put in. Clean up motor bay

And spray before putting motor in.

Phil Prior ‘S’ type going well. Replaced

front uni joint on Daimler.

Bought Sue an XJC manual. Been in a

shed for 12 years. Sue is very impressed.

She hasn’t actually said so, as she hasn’t

spoken to me for about two weeks, but I’m

sure she’s impressed. Should take her

about 12 – 18 months.

Andrew Tessari N.T.R.

Evan & Andrea Two magpies followed

him back to his workshop after coffee.

Now part of the family (Evan was

congratulated as this was the first time he

has said anything at a Register meeting for

about 6 years)

Noel & Carmel Trew All’s well.

Merv Tucker After years of problems

with the Daimler he bought a Falcon

Wagon for his drive car for $500. It goes

like a Swiss watch. So for the first time

ever – N.T.R.

Meeting closed at 8.30pm

Next meeting: Wednesday 12TH April.

2017, At Shannon’s, 863 South Road,

Clarence Gardens at 7.30pm. All

welcome.

XJ, Mk 10 & 420G Register

8th March 2017

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2017 Clipsal 500 - In Pictures

60th Anniversary Jaguar Le Mans Victory Spectacular!

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In our

next

issue...


60th Anniversary Jaguar Le Mans Victory Spectacular!

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MOONTA Show ‘n’ shine

Big red scores

a big win!

Bob Charman is delighted to take out the award for “Best Club Vehicle” with “Big Red”, his 420G, above.

JDCSA Club delegation with the victor, right.

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MOONTA Show ‘n’ shine We had a small representation of the JDCSA enter the Moonta Show’n’Shine on Sunday 12th March, 2017. We had heard that the weather was going to be a bit rough, but there were only a few sprinkles of rain before a very short downpour, then the sun came out again and it was a really good day. There were 100 vehicles at the show, mostly Holden and Ford vehicles with a smattering of other makes and a couple of historic Jaguars belonging to other people. We had 4 Jaguars lined up between the goal posts on the oval, which was in really good condition, and they looked quite splendid with the club banner across windscreens. Food and drinks were available for sale at the footy club on the side of the oval and there was a classic “tram” to take people into the main street of Moonta for the fair. Very similar to the fair at Echunga with various stalls for the sale of jewellery, home wares, soaps, sweets, tools, books, plants and recycled clothing. The organisers were very welcoming and there were no problems getting settled on the oval. Judging took place early in the morning and there were a lot of categories. Bob and I entered “Big Red” in the “Best Classic Car”, “Best Car Club Vehicle” and “Best Car Club”. Not expecting to win any of them, but lo and behold! we collected the Best Car Club Vehicle trophy on the day. It was a wonderful result for our Club on our first time at this event. We left the oval triumphantly after 3pm and made our way back to our rented accommodation where we entertained a few more Jaguar members and friends at an informal BBQ. The people who participated in the event and the barbie were, Bob and Daphne Charman, Geoff and Margaret Thomas, Adela O’Reilly, Graeme and Betty Moore, Charlie and Mary Saliba and their friend, Michael. Only a small gathering this year, but we hope to generate some more interest next year as it is a nice drive and good fun. It will be held on the Adelaide Cup Day weekend, so if people want to stay overnight or for the weekend, bookings for accommodation will have to be made quickly as we were lucky that one of Daphne’s former Police workmates has a holiday home there and kindly offered it to us for a good nightly rate for 2 nights. Had it not been for that, we would have had to go up just for the day. Another great time was had at the Italian restaurant in George St, Moonta on Saturday night. It was called “Da Gianni” and although prices were not cheap, it produced absolutely fantastic food which was presented beautifully and smelled divine!! Have a look at the photos we took. The best money we have ever spent on food that even Daphne did not whine about! We would recommend this restaurant for dining out in a heartbeat. We will be attending this event next year and the house we rented can accommodate about 12 people in some form of bedding arrangements, the yard is huge and can accommodate some caravans as well. We are going to lock in the booking with the ”coppers” as soon as Daphne gets over her viral thingo that she was battling the whole weekend! Cheerio for now Daphne Charman XJ, MK10 & 420G Register

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XK & Mk 7, 8, & 9 Run to Royal Yacht Squadron

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XK & Mk 7, 8, & 9 Run to Royal Yacht Squadron Robin Ide

For something different, the Register had a mid-week run on Wednesday 8 March. There was a good attendance of 22 people, most of whom met at the Barratt Reserve, prior to a leisurely run along the foreshore about 20km to the Royal SA Yacht Squadron at the Outer Harbor. When we arrived at the Yacht Squadron we were met by register members Sally and Jacques who have a boat moored there and they welcomed us on board for drinks and snacks. Eventually we were prised away from the boat and moved to the wonderful first floor dining room where we were served lunch, complete with views over the boats and our cars, which were parked on the lawn next to the clubrooms. Thanks Sally and Jacques for your generous hospitality. It was a lovely day.

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Alan Bartram

Valentine’s Day on 14 February 2017 saw All British Day with us again. A gloomy start with spots on the windscreen during the journey up the freeway to Echunga. Not long lasting though and within minutes of arriving we had our marshals and helpers decked out in high-vis vests and on sight erecting the marquees and making ready for the arrival our 55 + Jaguar Drivers Club of SA vehicles to be displayed on the day.

And come they did. The largest contingent of any marque among the 700 + vehicles arranged around the two big ovals. The assembling of our group went particularly smoothly and the JDCSA display was spectacular indeed. That organised it was time for all to enjoy the proceedings and take a stroll to observe our display and all the other points of interest around the grounds.

By 3 pm we were back on the job dismantling our structures and farewelling all our vehicles.

It had been a great day and I would like to personally thank our marshals and helpers who

combined to make our display such a great success.

Rule Britannia - All British Day 2017

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Rule Britannia - All British Day 2017

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The Ed.’s Inbox

Who remembers this little fella? Sent to me courtesy of Dave Burton - Dave’s been talking to The Wild Beast (yes, he’s still around), and tells me he might be making an appearance in future issues! Keep your eyes peeled!

Talk about famous online! Gary Scalamera and Roger Adamson (below) impressed the Shell V-Power Racing Team in the Clipsal 500 driver’s parade so much, they shared this photo of them on the team’s official Facebook page! How’s that for exposure? Great job guys!

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If you have internet access and currently receive CLASSIC MARQUE by post,

please switch to email delivery by sending an email to the Editor now!

[email protected] Make the CHANGE HERE!

Saturday 1- Sunday 2 McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic - Mclaren Vale, Charity Dinner: 1st April at

Serafino Winery; Main Street Parade Sunday 2nd April;

www.vintageandclassic.com.au

Tuesday 4

7.30pm

JDCSA General Meeting— Police Association Building Carrington Street Adelaide.

Tuesday 11

7:30pm

Compact Register Meeting

Contact: Tim White M: 0419 809 021 E:[email protected]

Wednesday 12

7:30pm

XJ, Mk10 & 420G Register Meeting—Shannons Clubrooms, 663 South Rd,

Clarence Park.

Contact: Bob Charman

Thursday 20

7.30pm

E Type, F Type & GT Register Meeting

Contact: Alan Baker M: 0429 097 729 E: [email protected]

Saturday 22 - Sunday 23

9:00am - 4:00pm

All Historic Car Race Meeting - Mallala Motor Sport Park is located off Aerodrome

Rd Mallala, approximately 70km North of Adelaide, take the Mallala exit off Pt

Wakefield Rd (A1) gates open from 9am.

Details Sporting Car Club of SA. www.sportingcarclub.com.au

Tuesday 18

7:30pm

Committee Meeting—VIP Home Services Board Room, Cnr Marion Rd and Sir

Donald Bradman Drive.

Tuesday 25 Deadline for Classic Marque

Editor: Dane Wilden M: 0431 058 951 E: [email protected]

Wednesday 26 SS and Daimler Register Meeting

Contact: Malcolm Adamson P: (08) 82783002 E: [email protected]

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Want to see more of the 2017 Clipsal 500? Why not check out the official

photo and video page? It’s full of great images from all four days of racing,

with both on- and off-track action. Who knows, you might even spot of

photo or two of yourself (or your car)!

https://www.clipsal500.com.au/photos_videos/view/2017-all

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GENERAL MEETING

ROSTER 2017

Feb Mk1, 2, 420 & S Type (Compact)

Register

Mar Multivalve Register

Apr XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register

May SS & Daimler Register

Jun XJ, MK10 & 420G Register

Jul E-Type F-Type & Grand Tourer

Register

Aug Mk1, 2, 420 & S Type (Compact)

Register

Sep Multivalve Register

Oct XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register

Nov SS & Daimler Register

Dec Special Christmas Meeting

E-Type F-Type & Grand Tourer

Register

Register Meetings are held as follows:

Mk 1,2 & 420 & S Type (Compact) - Second Tuesday of every even calendar month

E-Type, F-Type & Grand Tourer - Third Thursday of each month

Multivalve -Fourth Tuesday of each odd calendar month.

SS & Daimler—Last Wednesday of each month

XJ, Mk 10 & 420G—Second Wednesday of each month

XK, Mk 7, 8 & 9—First Wednesday of each month

Club Notices

Clipsal 500 Driver’s Parade, from Pit Straight

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Jaguar Classifieds

FOR SALE 1999 Jaguar XK8 Powered by a 216kW 4.0 litre V8 engine! RARE black

duco, 160,000km. Always garaged. Runs perfectly, all

books and service history. Listed online on Carsales.

$31,500 REDUCED TO SELL

CONTACT Tony Covassi 0411736187

FOR SALE 1965 Daimler 250

2.5 V8 Auto Records/Service History/Spare Parts/ Many

Extras, Rego AA459R

Consider All Offers $22,000 ono

CONTACT Anita Whiting 08 7070 4556

0414 278 112

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