Volume 30 Number 9 September 2011 In this Issue: Kings School British Day What s the ACJC? From the Lookout Dobell House THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE JAGUAR DRIVERS CLUB HUNTER REGION INC. www.jaguarhunter.org.au
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JAGUAR DRIVERS' CLUB HUNTER REGION Inc. Box 604 Newcastle NSW. 2300 (The Clubs first meeting was held on the 31st of May 1983) CONTENTS Club Committee and meetings 4 President s Report 5 Secretary s Report 6 AGM Report, Happy Birthdays, Welcome! 7 Social Secretary s Report 8 Vale Dell Paterson 9 GRILLED 10-13 Brush With Fame 13 What is the ACJC 14-17 JDCHR Website 17 The Kings School All British Day 18-29 Club Calendar 30-31 From the Lookout 34-35 August MWR to Dobell House 38-41 Flyer Temora 4 day Weekend 42 Flyer Broke Fair 45 Flyer September Mid Week Run 46 Flyer Gresford Show & Shine 47 Flyer MG Hill Climb King 48 Flyer Breakfast for Breast Cancer, Paterson 49 JAGWORD #22 51 Solution to JAGWORD #21 52 Classifieds 53-55 Club Regalia 56-57 Let s Have a Laugh 58 ADVERTISERS SC Parts 2 English Auto Parts 32 Triggs Motors 33 PPC Leatherique 33 Better Spares 36 Thomas Jaguar 37 Concours Restorations 44 Jag Independent Services 50 Hunter All Wheel Dyno 52 SNG Barratt 59 Lumley Special Vehicles 60 FRONT COVER Brian Dixon s very attractive S Type sitting under the trees at The Kings School Parramatta during the All British Day and JDCA Concours (see Page 18) CLOSING DATE Contributions for the September 2011 issue of the HUB will be accepted by the Editor up to 20th September 2011 CLUB OBJECTIVES 1. To promote and foster the Jaguar/Daimler Marque and the sport of automobilism generally in all its branches. 2. To encourage restoration, preservation and use of all Jaguar motor vehicles and those Daimler vehicles built by Jaguar Cars during and after 1960. 3. To promote friendship between members of the club socially, in competition and on the road. 4. To promote and engender social activities, exhibitions and club activities. 5. To provide technical assistance and a reference source for its members. DISCLAIMER In regard to products, services and/or procedures which are either advertised, mentioned in the editorial content of this magazine, members should determine for themselves the reliability and/or suitability for their own particular requirements. Advertisers must ensure at all times that the products and/or services represented are suitable for the intended use and for the nominated vehicles. Their representatives, outlets or agents must be similarly directed to sell, fit or offer products or services that are suited to the intended use. The Jaguar Drivers Club Hunter Region Inc. cannot accept responsibility for any product of service statements made herein, and the opinions or comments from any contributor are not necessarily those of the Club, its Committee, its Members or its Editor. **CONCESSIONAL REGISTRATION** At all times when driven on the road, the member must carry a financial JDCHR Club membership card (or the vehicle is unregistered) and the current magazine showing the event to which the vehicle is being driven. The Club s by-laws also require that a member must attend at least three Club events in a Club-registered vehicle per financial year, to maintain his entitlement to club plated registration. HUB Advertising Rates Inside front cover (Colour) Inside rear cover (Colour) Outside rear cover (Colour) Inside magazine non cover Inside magazine non cover full page $600 pa full page $500 pa full page $600 pa full page $165 pa half page $100 pa The HUB September 2011 3
EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT COMMITEE President Ian Hissey J.P. 4959 1382 0425 248 275 president@jaguarhunter.org.au Vice President Allan Starrett J.P 4957 6006 vicepresdent@jaguarhunter.org.au Secretary Robynne Lilly 4966 5909 secretary@jaguarhunter.org.au Treasurer Alan Calcutt 4997 9726 treasurer@jaguarhunter.org.au Events Coordinator Don Anderson 6573 2084 events@jaguarhunter.org.au Social Secretary Vacant Editor Phil McLeod OFFICE BEARERS 4961 2032 0405 339 376 Points Secretary Graeme Gardiner 4988 6650 editor@jaguarhunter.org.au Plates Registrar Peter Dwyer 4958 4596 plates@jaguarhunter.org.au Regalia Pauline Hopkin 4959 4600 regalia@jaguarhunter.org.au Library John McAlpine 49489284 library@jaguarhunter.org.au ACJC Delegate Ian Hissey 4959 1382 0425 248 275 acjc@jaguarhunter.org.au Webmaster Andrew Haigh 4959 8840 webmaster@jaguarhunter.org.au CMC Delegate Andrew Pointing 9399 5533 cmc@jaguarhunter.org.au Display Day Grand Marshall John McAlpine 49489284 marshall@jaguarhunter.org.au The Clubs first meeting was held on the 31st of May 1983 MONTHLY CLUB MEETINGS Last Tuesday of each month - 7:30pm (no meeting in December), CLUB MACQUARIE 458 LAKE ROAD ARGENTON. Except two Upper Hunter meetings - 7:30pm SINGLETON, on the last Friday in March and the last Friday in October NEXT MEETING : Tuesday 27th September 2011 at 7.30pm, Argenton 4 The HUB September 2011
FROM THE PRESIDENT I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as President of JDCHR and it is an honour to be re-elected, and I thank everyone for their confidence in me; I will endeavour to build on our last successful year with the help of all the committee and office bearers, we look forward to the year ahead where we all enjoy the camaraderie of Jaguar ownership and social events of our Club. Grace Space Pace what fantastic words summing up Jaguar. Thankyou to Robynne, Allan S, Allan C, Don, Phil, Graeme, Peter, Andrew H, Andrew P, John and Pauline for renominating and being re-elected, they have been putting in a tremendous effort on your behalf, and it augers well for the Club that they wish to carry on. Mary (Cox) has stood down as Social Secretary. Thank you Mary for such tremendous devotion to the Club for all the years you have been a member and the work you have put in this year as Social Secretary for such enjoyable events; who can forget our trip to Wings over Wollongong, the New Members Breakfast with those tasty snags, Presentation Dinner with mystery guessing gifts, sitting on Santa s knee by the water, Australia Day by the Harbour or Xmas in July to name but a few, where we all enjoyed much merriment. Mary also assisted with our Mid Week Runs, which have regularly seen 10 15 cars gathering for a drive, devouring cakes for morning tea, invariably finishing for lunch in a relaxing atmosphere. The ladies also enjoyed a day out at the antique warehouse while the boys learnt more mechanical knowledge at Brett Thomas workshop. Our thanks cannot convey enough our appreciation of your contribution; we will miss you in this role. We ask members to consider stepping forward to continue this important role of Social Secretary. Thank you Steve (Bloomfield) for your contribution as Elected Member representing the members on Committee. Your years of membership of the Club and knowledge have helped with decision making benefitting members. With modern communications and the interaction of all Club members, the committee decided to rescind this position for next year. Jaguar as a company continues to grow with increased sales around the world; the C-X75 going into production, surprise new releases like the C-X 16 and many more models in planning for the future. The Jaguar XF has been announced as Auto Express Driver Power 'Car of the Decade' (Roger Holt last seen jumping for joy!). Gary Pearson became the third race winner in the E-type Challenge celebrating 50 years of the Jaguar E-type, when he scored a double win in testing conditions during the Oldtimer Grand Prix at the Nurburgring (13/14 August). We have a number of outings coming up, this Sunday is Broke Fair, Mid Week Run to Fighter World at Williamtown on Wednesday, then Gresford Show & Shine, and the Mattara Hill Climb Club display. Our tip to Temora Air Show is fully booked, and as usual we are expecting lots of fun between our usual time spent eating (and ice creams!) We look forward to seeing everyone at, future Club outings, and our Club meeting, until then, safe and enjoyable driving. Ian The HUB September 2011 5
SECRETARY S REPORT GENERAL MEETING HELD AT CLUB MACQUARIE ARGENTON TUESDAY 28 TH JUNE 2011 Welcome: Ian welcomed members to the August General meeting Present: 24 members Apologies: Bill Whitby Kelly McInnes Phil Smith Darren Burgess John McAlpine Bob McAlpine John Moremon Peter Dwyer John and Angela King Eddie and Ailsa Wright Minutes of Previous Meeting: Robynne moved that the July General minutes printed in the July Hub be accepted as true Seconded Nicole Haigh Business Arising: Nil Correspondence In: Invitation from Dubbo Lions Club to 20 th Annual Swap Meet Invitation Global Village Motorfest & Fair 31 st November Muswellbrook Invitation from McLean Bridge at Lakeside Sports & Classic Car Festival May 2012 Replies to Phil for the Hub Magazine Reader Survey Membership renewals Invoices from NCC re Display Day, Lings member name badges Payment from advertisers Robynne moved that the Correspondence be accepted Seconded Graeme Cox Treasurer: Alan handed out his report to members and explained the income and expenditure over the month. Alan moved that his report be accepted Seconded Ruth Calcutt Social Secretary: Mary discussed the events planned and those in the calendar. On Sunday 20 cars from JDCHR travelled to the JDCA All British Day and congratulations to Harvey Birtwistle winning gold in the Concours d Elegance in his class, and Alistair McIlroy winning the best JDCHR car displayed on the paddock. Next year National Rally is in Perth and some members have indicated that they are planning to take cars over on the Indian Pacific and drive back and some are planning to drive both ways and Mary would like members to start thinking if they are interested in attending. Mary moved that her report be accepted Seconded Andrew Haigh Points Secretary: Graeme thanked Andrew Haigh for auditing the Point Scores for the year. Graeme moved that committee look at our championship events that the categories and divisions are set with points prior to the event and points awarded in each category if applicable Seconded Andrew Haigh. General Business: Alan asked Andrew Haigh is he would like more members vehicles on the web page. He said he would and encouraged members to email him with photos and details so he can add their cars to the club web page. Lorna Martin won the raffle prize of Bottle of Wine, Scarf and Cooler Bag The meeting closed at 8:01pm Robynne Lilly 6 The HUB September 2011
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The election of Committee and Office Bearers for the next year was carried out at the AGM following the August General Meeting. The Committee had previously decided that: the Editor s position become part of the Executive and Management Committee The Elected member position be abolished as it had been utilised infrequently, if ever, in recent times and it was felt that members could and do bring matters forward through any other Committee member A new office bearer position of Display Day Grand Marshall be created, to lead a Display Day Subcommittee with specific responsibility for that event As a result of these changes and the election of positions, the Executive and Management Committee and Office Bearers are as now shown on Page 4. Congratulations to these willing volunteers. One concerning result is that the position of Social Secretary remains vacant, there being no nominations following Mary Cox s understandable decision to stand down after many years of successful and sterling service in this role. The Club must have a person or persons to coordinate this function, so the search continues! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Members and Family with birthdays in September are : Gary Flack (2nd); Byron Hissey (4th); Rod Glassop and Garry Smith (12th) Helen Lowe (15th); Phil McLeod (17th); Andrew Haigh (21st) Patricia Lindsay (26th) May your birthdays be filled with good health, laughter and safe driving. The Club Committee, on behalf of all members, would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new members: Glen Matheson from Rydalmere Mark 2 Murray & Jacqueline Gibbs from Koolewong XJ8 We hope you enjoy your participation in the Club and we look forward to your company. The HUB September 2011 7
SOCIAL SECRETARY S REPORT Sunday 28 th August was the All British Day Kings School, Parramatta. We met at the Twin Service Station on the F3 and drove in convoy to the venue. A lot of beautiful cars were to be seen. Congratulations to Alistair McIlroy in his E Type who won the Hunter trophy and Harvey Birtwistle for Gold in the Concours. Broke Fair is on again on September 11. Arrive early, as the park fills quickly. Consider a tour to the mine on the bus which is worthwhile. Names of attending will be needed before the event. Sunday 18 th September is the Maitland Classic Motor Association Show and Shine at Gresford. Meet at Lorn Park, corner of Melrose and Warrane St, at 8.45 for 9.00am departure. Names required by 11 th September please. Sunday 23 rd October is the Pink Ribbon Big Breakfast for Breast Cancer, at Tucker Park, Paterson, from 8.30am to 2.30pm. This is a great cause and we will put pink ribbons on our cars. Meet at Lorn Park corner of Melrose and Warrane Street, at 7.45 for 8.00am departure. Names at our September meeting please. We have our annual Breakfast Run on 5 th November at Hunter Valley Gardens. This is a great morning of bacon eggs and sausages, and meeting new members. Names at our October meeting for catering please. This year s Temora Air Show on November 18-21 makes a 4 day weekend trip for us. There will be about 11 JDCHR cars on display. We will be staying at West Wyalong and Bathurst. A good weekend of cars and planes is assured. Our Club Presentation Dinner this year is on 10 th December at Club Macquarie. Please bring your UHF Receiver along on our outings as it can inform where you are. As you saw in the President s Report, I am standing down from the position of Social Secretary, which remains vacant as there were no nominations at the AGM. I will make myself available to assist the new person to learn the job, when a successor is found. Happy Motoring. Mary Cox 8 The HUB September 2011
Sadly, one of our long term members, Dell Paterson, passed away on 14 August 2011 at the age of 87. Dell lived her entire life in the vicinity of Maitland. All who knew her always looked forward to her sometimes mischievous good humour, the sparkle she conveyed, and her care for individuals. Dell and Max were together for over 65 years, which probably would have been longer had WWII not intervened at the beginning. Their obvious affection and care for each other was always a joy to observe, and an example for all of us. Unfortunately Dell was unable to attend any club events in recent years. The club was well represented at the funeral held at East Maitland with around fifteen members attending. During the service her granddaughter, great granddaughter and great grandson echoed the feelings of all who attended. She leaves a daughter and two sons, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Dell will be sadly missed, but we look forward to welcoming Max back into some club activities....written and submitted by Andrew Pointing Max with JDCHR members at Dell s funeral Max and Dell Paterson Dell with JDCHR members during the 2004 Economy Run The HUB September 2011 9
- a segment featuring Club members and their cars This month s member(s): Ken and Caroline Moore When did you join JDCHR? In 2008 when I purchased a 1976 model XJC coupe, which was the fourth XJ6 that I had owned, all series 2 and 3 models. What Jaguar (s) do you currently own? XJ6 Series 1 manual o/d 1969 model and S Type SE V8 1999 model, an ex Canberra Jaguar Driver`s Club Car of the Year. What was your first Jaguar? XJ6 Series 3 1980 model. When did you get your first Jaguar? April 1980. What is your daily drive? Caroline drives a Hyundai Santa Fe diesel auto 4WD 7 seater wagon. Until recently, I also had a 1991 limited edition Mazda MX5 but I am losing interest in wind in the hair motoring along with my hair. How did you first get interested in Jaguars? Like all 15 year old boys I was entranced by the E type when it was released in 1961, and devoured all the magazine articles about it, but I honestly never considered the possibility of owning a Jaguar, until I purchased the new Series 3 in 1980. My first car was British however, a 1958 model Austin Lancer. I drove past an identical one in Raymond Terrace recently and could not believe how tiny it was. And the things I used to get up to in it! Coincidentally, Caroline worked as Sales Manager s secretary for a Jaguar Daimler dealer (K Garage at Mill Hill, London), immediately before coming to Australia in1968, and she vividly remembers working in the showroom surrounded by fantastic E Types. 10 The HUB September 2011
The Modern S Type and the XJC photographed at Karuah before Ken and Caroline moved to Brandy Hill Any unfulfilled Jaguar wishes? Just a few - SS 100, MK 5 DHC, XK 140 Roadster, XK 150S FHC, E Type Series 1 Roadster with removable hardtop, Mk 2 3.8 manual o/d, XJC manual o/d. This is just a preliminary list of essentials to be purchased immediately after the Lotto numbers come up and would no doubt be extended over time. What kind of driving do you do in your Jaguar(s)? Touring in the S type which is just a fabulous touring car and (hopefully), club activities and Sunday drives in the XJ6. How much of the work on your Jaguar(s) do you do yourself as opposed to outsourcing? Only very simple stuff, I hate flesh wounds and third degree burns which are the inevitable outcome of most of my attempts at mechanical work, and it can also be very hard to source replacement parts that I break during my labours. After 30 years however, I do have a good feeling for when they`re running right, and what might be wrong if they are not, so I know when to visit the mechanic. What cars or interests appeal to you, other than Jaguars? All classic cars and wooden boats, woodworking. I have built a couple of wooden boats in earlier times, but large projects hurt too much nowadays and I build much smaller things, such as car beds for the grandchildren. I am particularly fond of acoustic guitar making. Ken s newest Jaguar the Series 1 XJ6 featured in the August 2011 HUB Best driving experience? I will not quickly forget the trip from New Delhi to Agra in 1976, unbelted, in the back seat of an Ambassador (aka an Indian reproduction of the 1946 Morris Oxford), with the Sikh chauffer driving at furious speed with one hand continually on the horn, whilst narrowly avoiding oncoming, grossly over-width bicycles, motor scooters and horse drawn carts, as well as brightly painted overloaded The HUB September 2011 11
GRILLED KEN & CAROLINE MOORE (cont d) trucks and buses, most of which were on the wrong side of the road, also being driven at furious speed with their driver s hand continually on the horn. The sight and sound of the Taj Mahal, however, soon transformed this into a wonderful driving experience. The all time best, most amazing, unforgettable road trip of my life however, did not feature a car at all, but a bicycle. I was on holiday in Maui in1999 with the family, when my youngest daughter Holly convinced me, very reluctantly, to go on a mountain bicycle ride. This ride involved being picked up at 3.30 am at the hotel in a mini bus which was then driven at breakneck speed in the dark, up a perilously steep and winding road to the top of Mount Haleakala, which is at 10,000 feet, the highest peak on Maui and a dormant, but potentially active, volcano. It was freezing cold before dawn at the top and as it is usually at least misty if not raining, they provided everyone with hooded, yellow, waterproof overalls, along with their bicycles. We were in luck however, the sky was crystal clear as we watched the sun rise over the volcano, perched on the rim of the huge 7 mile wide x half mile deep crater - an almost religious experience. There was a large carpark at the top of the mountain, with a huge number of people in yellow overalls on bicycles, several hundred at least. In the most amazing example of crowd control I have ever seen, each individual group of riders was somehow marshalled and despatched at regular intervals, to coast down the side of the mountain. As I recall, the total distance was some 37 miles, and in all that way it was necessary to pedal only once, for about 400 yards on level terrain. The ride took several hours and the views on the way down were simply breathtaking. When we stopped for a break halfway down, where the team leader took photographs of me Holly and Cleo, we were still above the clouds! The trip ended at the bottom of the mountain with a hot and very welcome American breakfast. I travelled a lot in my career and saw a lot of stuff, but this exhilarating trip remains the best travel experience of my life, all the more so because I was able to share in it with my two wonderful daughters. During all of the above adventure, Caroline was sound asleep in her hotel bed, having decided that her bike riding skills were wanting. In retrospect, this was a remarkably prescient decision, as rides from the very top section of the mountain were banned some years later due to an unacceptable number of fatal accidents! The Series 1 XJ6 photographed at the Club s All British Display Day in July 2011 12 The HUB September 2011
Worst driving experience? Accelerating hard out of a Gold Coast carpark in the pouring rain, to squeeze into a gap in peak hour traffic, only to have the accelerator pedal of my first Series 3 stick firmly to the floor, whilst heading towards slowing traffic at warp speed. The linkage beneath the pedal hooked under the edge of the footwell carpet, and it was only good luck when it released at the last second, as a result of my frantic stomping on it. A wonderful example of the advanced engineering of Jaguar - it took Toyota another 28 years to recreate a similar feature in the Camry, although to be fair, Toyota did seem to include it in a far larger number of vehicles! Ken Moore Members who have attended meetings over recent months will have heard the Editor appealing for more people to submit themselves and their cars to the collective scrutiny of the HUB s readership, by allowing themselves to be featured in Grilled. Usually the members who have provided their details have done so voluntarily, and I think have suffered no ill-effects after their publication. Feedback from readers suggests that others really enjoy reading this segment and want it to continue. So I again need volunteers. Grilled has been running for only about 21 months, so there are plenty of members left to face the media glare! Please don t wait to be asked. Contact the Editor (contact details on Page 4). The HUB September 2011 13
WHAT IS THE ACJC? As time moves on, and the membership changes within our Clubs, Just what is this ACJC? is a question new members might well ask. It could also be that, amongst those members who have been in the Clubs for a long time, their knowledge of the ACJC, what it is and what it does, has been lost in the mists of time. The Australian Council of Jaguar Clubs was first mooted at the Jaguar National Concours (as the National Rally was then known) back in 1983 and the first meeting was held in Sydney that year. Each Club regarded it as so important that they paid for their own representative to attend the two-day meeting. It actually was born in 1984 when the Jaguar distributorship as it was then known, viz. Jaguar Rover Australia (JRA) agreed to sponsor the formation and running of a national association of Jaguar car clubs. Prior to this, the various Clubs had come together annually for a Concours, often in a country town, together with sporting activities (such as a motorkhana), and a couple of dinners and a Summit meeting. The meeting, which can really be described as a vigorous chat between the various Clubs Committee members present, was held on the day after the event before they headed home. However the arrangement had been a very loose one and it was fraught with difficulties as most Clubs had their very own ideas as to how and when to conduct a National gettogether. The National Rally in Albury in 1983 saw the start of change. The consensus was reached that there needed to be a central body to co-ordinate communication between the State bodies and to start to standardise the running of a National Rally. It wasn t to be a new Club, but a federation of the eight major Australian Clubs which all have an interest in the marque started by Sir William Lyons, the Jaguar. Hence the ACJC was conceived as a central co -operative body but with equality in votes irrespective of the size of each constituent Club and without power over any Club. But how to fund such a body? John Crawford, PR manager of JRA was approached and was very supportive of the formation of the ACJC and agreed to cover the costs of the two meetings per year. But part of the arrangement was that the ACJC should become the one central body through whom communications were passed to JRA, rather than each of the Clubs and others making piecemeal direct approaches. This is still the expressed wish of Jaguar in Australia as recently as July this year. One of the first decisions of the ACJC was to hold the National Rally annually at Easter since all States shared that holiday break. After the demise of JRA in 1991, support of the ACJC continued through various distributors but waxed and waned. Following the 1998 Gold Coast Rally, at which Yokohama (not a Jaguar 14 The HUB September 2011
How does the Council function? you might wonder. supplier) was the major sponsor, Jaguar offered to resolve this conflict by providing some sponsorship of the National Rally. Through this mechanism, these days every registrant at a National Rally is indirectly subsidised, in addition to the separate support Jaguar has chosen to provide on a case-bycase basis for the Friday night Welcome Party. The Council is an Incorporated Association under the South Australian law and is a non-profit body under the taxation law. Its twofold purpose is to be responsible for the procedures to be employed in conducting the annual National Rallies, and to act as a conduit for communication between Jaguar Land Rover Australia (JLRA - the recently renamed Jaguar distributorship) and the State-based Clubs. Each Club appoints or elects a member to be their ACJC delegate. It is through this person that the wishes of the individual Clubs, and their views on topics, become known. In most instances these delegates are full members of their own State Club s Committee. They act as the voice of that Committee at a National level. For a number of years meetings were held over two days in Sydney, the domicile of Jaguar. However it was thought that, with more efficient management, the business could be done within one day (albeit rather long for some delegates), thereby containing costs of the Council and hence the membership contribution by each Club. Delegates now attend a one-day meeting in Sydney every six months in February and August, the latter being the Annual General Meeting. Jaguar is represented, usually by their General Manager, who brings members up-to-date on Jaguar matters. Delegates also need to have much more communication during the year between these meetings discussing the various matters that might affect the Council and the Clubs. It is helpful to the functioning of the Council that delegates are (or have been recently) actively involved in the management within their own Club and in the Jaguar movement. An awareness of matters pertaining to Concours and/or sporting activities also helps. Currently, we are fortunate to have as delegates people who have a history of participation and managerial involvement in their respective Clubs. Ken White (JDCA) is the current Chairman and Treasurer. He has been part of the JDCA for 17 years, serving on their Management Committee for 13 years, including three as President. He was the Rally director for Sydney Gold 2000, the National Rally in 2000. Ken has been involved in the social, sporting and Concours activities of their Club, and has attended 13 National Rallies. He was formerly Secretary/ Treasurer of the ACJC for three years and an alternate delegate prior to that. The HUB September 2011 15
WHAT IS THE ACJC? (cont d) Rod Mathers (JCCWA) is the current Secretary of the ACJC, a member of the JCCWA for 12 years and a Jaguar owner for 50 years. He is an active member of the motor sports fraternity serving on State Council of CAMS, as a Commissioner of the Marque, Touring and Enthusiasts Commission of CAMS and has served as an Official at many Club and State events. Rod served terms as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and President of the JCCWA and is the National Rally Director for 2012. Rod has restored six Jaguars and recently completed building a Jaguar-powered HWM. Bob Charman (JDCSA) is currently Vice President of his Club which he joined in 1974 not long after its commencement. He is also Register Secretary for the XJ, 420G, Mk 10 register. and has been ACJC delegate for the last two years. His first Jaguar in 1970 was a 1966 'S' Type, moving to a Series 1 XJ and then a 1970 420G. Subsequently he fully restored another 420G that won the People's Choice award for the best car at the last two SA Jag Days. Now retired, he and his wife are also the proud owners of a V8 2004 'S' Type which they love using. Rod Force (JCCT) is President of the Club in Tasmania and was National Rally Director for the 2009 Rally in Hobart. He has served on the ACJC since 2008. Rod owns an XJ6 and an XK8, and is involved in social, sporting and Concours events within his Club. Rod achieved outright winner of their 2011 State Concours with his XK8, and has attended all the National Rallies since 2008. Geoff Hergt (JCCV) has been a member of his Club for 10 years, participating in many, and varied, Club functions and events. A past Secretary of the JCCV for two terms under different Club Presidents, Geoff has been their delegate to the ACJC for 5 years, bringing a wealth of business experience to that role. When it was recognised that a better system of management was required to ensure the safety of the most valuable asset of the ACJC - its Perpetual Trophies - Geoff was instrumental in setting up and managing the current system which has proven so successful over three National Rallies. Ian Hissey (JDCHR) is a member of his Club for 7 years, and President for the past 4 years after some years as Editor of their magazine. Ian has also been a member of the JDCA for 16 years, serving as Editor there for a lengthy time. In 2006 he looked after Promotion and Administration for the JDCA-organised National Rally in Newcastle after previously having handled Administration for the 2000 Rally in Sydney. Each year Ian organises the extended trips over 2-3 weeks the JDCHR undertakes to the National Rally and is very involved in social and sporting aspects of the Clubs with his XJ6 & XJ-SC. David McKnight (JDCQ) has served on the ACJC for the last 6 years and was Chairman in 2006 and 2007. Previously a member of the JDCA, where from 1999 until 2004 he and wife Kate were the Social Secretaries, since moving to Brisbane they have been JDCQ members. Currently the JDCQ Modern Register Secretary, David has served as Secretary, then President and was on the Committee for the 2003 Noosa Rally. He has competed in Concours d Elegance events since 2000, winning seven State titles as well as National titles in 2003 and 2010, runner-up in 2008. 16 The HUB September 2011
Larry Roux (JDCC) has been a member of his Club for around 20 years, including holding the position of Vice President and, since 2009, that of President. He has been the ACJC delegate since 2009 and was also the National Rally Director for 2011. Notwithstanding the name of the Club, he was without a mobile Jaguar for many years as his E-Type restoration project fell victim to other priorities. However, it finally made its way to the top of the list and last year he was again able to qualify as a Jaguar driver. The ACJC has been fortunate to have such a group of people, giving it the opportunity to draw on their extensive experience to maximise the role of the ACJC, a role defined as: promoting communications and co-operation between the eight major Jaguar Clubs in Australia, acting as the focal point for the relationship between the Australian Clubs and Jaguar Australia, providing a communication channel for matters of interest to all the Australian Clubs, and seeking to promote camaraderie between Jaguar enthusiasts. Ken White, Chairman Australian Council of Jaguar Clubs Members of our Club, along with millions of other people throughout the world, have the opportunity to learn about our Club via the internet. Our website www.jaguarhunter.org.au is operated and maintained by Webmaster Andrew Haigh; it is widely praised and is a credit to his efforts. The website has a page headed About Us, which among other things, has a link to Our members Cars, where Andrew adds a photo of each car and some details provided by the owner. Model MKIX Year 1960 Rego No. 31361-H Details 3.8 litre, Triple 2" SUs, 3.31 Diff, Airconditioning, Power steering and four wheel disc brakes. Owner Andrew Haigh Currently there are thirteen cars included in this section, and Andrew would like more. If you would like your car added, please contact Webmaster Andrew Haigh. He needs a photo and brief details similar to the above example. Andrew s contact details are: Ph: 02 4959 8840, or email: webmaster@jaguarhunter.org.au The HUB September 2011 17
Hot on the heals of our own successful All British Display Day on 30th July, came the JDCA annual event that is always equally anticipated their Kings School British Day and Concours, this year on 28th August. Due to the requirement for displayed cars to be in place early, an even earlier rendezvous at the F3 Caltex was called for. Some sleepy eyes were in evidence at the 7.00am start. Notwithstanding, the Club was represented by no fewer than 20 cars, which probably outnumbered any other Club on the day, and was officially acknowledged by Brian Todd, President of JDCA during the presentation speeches. Our contingent was made up of: Ready to leave the F3 Caltex Ian Hissey XJ-SC Steve & Robynne Lily E Type S3 Peter Dwyer XJ6 S1 Phil McLeod XJ6 S2 Darren Burgess XJ6 S3 Harvey Birtwistle X300 Sport Gareme & Mary Cox XJ12 Alistair McIlroy E Type S2 Paul Barnett & Wendy E Type S2 Bill Whitby & Kelly S Type John M<oremon & Lyn XK8 Michael Laugesen & Joyce XJ6 S2 Ray Bond & Marg XK8 conv. Don Anderson XJ8 Eddie &Ailsa Wright X300 Andrew & Nicole Haigh Mark 2 Brian Dixon S Type Gary & Kristine Flack XJ6 S3 John McAlpine - Andrew, Veralene & Liam Pointing - And new member Glen Matheson Mark 2 A smooth drive into Parramatta was followed by an easy entry into The Kings School main entrance, which was courtesy of our tagging along with the Sydney Club. We thus avoided the usual traffic jam on Pennant Hills Road. Harvey Birtwistle, as a Concours entrant, had arrived earlier and was parked with his fellow trophy aspirants. Once issued with our goodies bags, we were able to set up in prime position alongside the JDCA and a prompt call went out for tea, coffee and toilets (not necessarily in that order!). Mary Cox getting us organised, watched by Eddie Wright, Darren Burgess and Ian Hissey 18 The HUB September 2011
Left: Ray Bond, Marg Patriaca, Lyn McSweeney, Gary & Kristine Flack Below: Arriving at The Kings School As usual, JDCHR was not without representation in the JDCA Concours, as Harvey Birtwistle again got busy with his polishing cloth and cotton buds, and entered his X300 Sport in the Concours d Elegance. Not surprisingly, given the stunning condition of this car, Harvey came home with a Gold Award in this competition. Congratulations to Harvey. Again this year, the JDCA judges also award a Paddock Pick prize for each Jaguar Club represented, and chose Alistair McIlroy s much admired E Type Series 2. Congratulations to Alistair. Once again, this very important event in the classic car calendar lived up to its reputation. It has everything a huge turnout of cars (claimed to be over 2000), a spectacular setting, very good refreshment provisions, and excellent organisation. As well, there s plenty for the non-car person, with The Kings School Art Show and a variety of other stalls and entertainment. The photos in these pages give s o m e idea of Harvey Birtwistle being presented with his award by Brian Todd, President of JDCA the variety and n u m b e r of cars on display Alistair s paddock pick winning E Type nestling between Peter dwyer s XJ6 and Paul Barnett s roadster When the car business was concluded, the convoy headed for home, with a loose arrangement to stop for coffee and cake at the F3 Service Centre, where more camaraderie and good humour was enjoyed to finish off another great day with our cars. Phil McLeod The HUB September 2011 19
KINGS SCHOOL BRITISH DAY (cont d) Left: XJ6 s Phil McLeod Series 2 and Darren Burgess S3 Daimler Below: JDCHR Jaguars lined up on their allocated area adjacent to the JDCA. Below: The impressive gathering of JDCHR cars against the backdrop of one of The Kings School's colonial buildings Left: Our Club s E Types on the front row of our grid 20 The HUB September 2011
Left: The E Types with Andrew & Nicole Haigh s Mark 2 Below: Bonnets up! Below: A nice 420 Compact Above: One of many beautiful Mark 2 s on display Above: More Mark 2 s Right: Ian Hissey, Michael Laugesen and Joyce enjoying time out between cars The HUB September 2011 21
KINGS SCHOOL BRITISH DAY (cont d) Left: The Sea of E s wonder where the RC s are!!!! Below: XJC s always attract admiration Below: Ian Hutchison s (JDCA) XK150 Above: Two stately Mark V s Left: A stunning XJR in an unusual turquoise colour 22 The HUB September 2011
Right: Ian Hissey, Robynne Lilly and Andrew & Nicole Haigh relaxing amongst the Jaguars This XK140 was so good in every respect it deserved four shots! The HUB September 2011 23
KINGS SCHOOL BRITISH DAY (cont d) Left: A spectacular low mileage commemorative E Type Series 3 and above, its fascia plaque signed by Sir William Lyons in 1974 Right: What the...? This Series 1 XJ something-or-other had an enormous blower protruding through the bonnet. It was accompanied by a similar Mark 10 Left: And the factory s take on What were they thinking????. A new XF special order in matt black, otherwise known as the Stealth Jaguar Right: A pretty XJC from the South Coast 24 The HUB September 2011
Right: Ian Hissey, Michael Laugesen & Joyce Below: John Moremon, Lyn McSweeney, Marg Patriaca and Ray Bond Right: Robynne Lilly with Andrew & Veralene Pointing The HUB September 2011 25
KINGS SCHOOL BRITISH DAY (cont d) Left: Men in white coats the Concours judges hard at work Below: JDCA s display of special Jaguars including this Lister Jaguar, C Type replica and original D Type Left: A pair of real beauties Aston Martin DB5 and DB6 proving again that the old still looks great alongside the undoubtedly beautiful current models (below) 26 The HUB September 2011
Right: So what s new? Even early Rolls Royces had controls on the steering wheel now which one s the cruise control? Whereas this current model convertible (left) sported retro 2-tone paint and faux timber decking (below) Below: Lagonda Rapide Above: And of course, a hydraplane with a Rolls Royce Merlin engine The HUB September 2011 27
KINGS SCHOOL BRITISH DAY (cont d) Left: Nothing more British than these Rovers Below: The Central Coast British Car Club was well represented as usual Below: Very reminiscent of early British cop shows the Wolseley 6/80 Above right: Miniature Morgan needs the Brasso and another wheel Below right: Daimler SP250 Below: Jensen Interceptor with 6 litre Chrysler engine 28 The HUB September 2011
Above: Call me old fashioned, but I still prefer this 60 s Bentley (left) over the brand new model (right) Editor Above: Alvis drophead as seen in the TV series Kingdom Above: Triumph TR4 and TR5 s Right: Lotus made up the most colourful mix of cars The HUB September 2011 29
OFFICIAL CLUB CALENDAR 2011 SEP Sun 11/09/11 * Broke Village Fair see Page 45 Wed 14/09/11 * September Mid Week Run to Fighter World and Port Stephens see Page 46 Sun 18/09/11 * Maitland Classic Motor Assoc n, Gresford Show & Shine see Page 47 Tue 27/09/11 * Monthly Meeting, Club Macquarie, 7.30pm OCT Sun 02/10/11 * MG Car Club Newcastle Hill Climb & Display King Edward Park see Page 48 Sun 23/10/11 * Paterson Breast Cancer Breakfast see Page 49 Fri 28/10/11 * Monthly Meeting, Singleton, 7.30pm NOV Sat 05/11/11 * New members Breakfast (details TBA) Fri-Mon 18-21/11/11 * Temora Air Show 4 Day Weekend see Page 42 Sun 20/11/11 * Concours Sportscar Restoration Open Day, Tuggerah Tue 29/11/11 * Monthly Meeting, Club Macquarie, 7.30pm DEC Sat 10/12/11 * Presentation Dinner Club Macquarie * Denotes Point Score Event ** Denotes Club Championship Event Photo by Andrew Haigh 30 The HUB September 2011
ALTERNATIVE EVENTS CALENDAR 2011 SEP Sun 11/09/11 NSW Supersprint Round 8 Wakefield Park Sun 11/09/11 Orange Blossom Festival, Baulkam Hills Ph 9686-7999 Sun 18/09/11 Burwood (Sydney) Show n Shine Sun 18/09/11 NSW Supersprint Round 9 Eastern Creek Sat-Sun 24-25/09/11 HSRCA Wakefield Park Sun 25/09/11 Kiama Vintage Classic Car & Motorbike Rally OCT Sun 09/10/11 Supercheap Autos Bathurst 1000 Mt Panorama Sat 22/10/11 Gwandalan P.S. Fete and Hot Rod, Car & Motorbike Show NOV Sun 13/11/11 NSW Supersprint Round 10 Eastern Creek Sun 13/11/11 Global Village Motorfest and Fair, Muswellbrook Sat-Sun 26-27/11/11 HSRCA Eastern Creek 2012 MAY Sat-Sun 19-20/05/12 Maclean s Bridge, Lakeside (Ipswich, QLD), Sports & Classic Car Festival <> Club Plate Vehicles are eligible to attend these events <> These events do not attract Club Points NOTE: Events subject to change check individual Club websites The HUB September 2011 31
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FROM THE LOOKOUT Member John Sullivan suggested that there was scope for the sharp-eyed amongst us to notice interesting things on the internet (car-related he means!) and bring them forward for the enjoyment of others, via the HUB. Here s his contribution to kick it off... Editor Jaguar has released a teaser sketch of the C-X16 production concept that will preview an all-new compact coupe when it makes its global debut at the Frankfurt motor show on September 13. Jaguar says it will reveal full details of the C-X16 concept on September 7 a week before it attempts to upstage the world premiere of Porsche s next-generation 911 coupe with its sleek new concept. The single artist s rendering from Jaguar Design confirms long-running rumours of an all-new affordable Jaguar sportscar, but shows the C-X16 will appear first not as a roadster, but a coupe. Designed by the same team that produced the Jaguar XJ, XF and XK headed by Jaguar director of design Ian Callum the C-X16 concept is a precursor to future Jaguar sportscars that will aim to set new class benchmarks in design, vehicle dynamics and technology. While careful not to reveal where the production C-X16 two seater will be positioned within its range, its compact proportions support claims the newcomer will slot underneath the XK coupe as a direct rival for Porsche s entry level coupe, the Cayman. That would make a potential roadster version a competitor for Porsche s mid engine Boxster convertible, which along with the Cayman is also due for replacement within the next year or so. European reports say the C-X16 is based on a shortened version of the all aluminium platform that will underpin Jaguar s next XK due around 2014, and will be the same width as the current XK but almost 300mm shorter. I must admit that when I saw the sketch it reminded me of a BMW Z4, so with a bit of computer magic I removed the hardtop, added a BMW windscreen and... While Jaguar continues to develop a belated replacement for its discontinued X-Type compact sedan, the production C-X16 is expected to go on sale globally by the end of next year, bookending a sportscar range that will be topped by the million-dollar C-X75 plugin hybrid super-coupe that stunned the Paris motor show. 34 The HUB September 2011
The C-X16 s front-end design is expected to feature the same upright headlight graphic, four-sided grille and vertical air intake design as the sleek C-X75. All club members would appreciate that great Jaguars have always been beautiful, let s hope we get to see it in the metal soon....from John Sullivan, with help from Jaguar Cars and Autocar John s observations sparked me to think how this similarity between different makes of car within the same genre is very common. Just take a look at these other examples: Jaguar XKR Aston Martin DB9 BMW 3 Series Wagon Audi A4 Wagon When you think about the design process, where the respective designers set out with almost identical parameters, then get the stylists to create a shape that s the best looking they can, and then let the aerodynamicists at it and put it in a wind tunnel to get the drag coefficient as low as possible, it s probably not surprising everything starts to look the same. What happened to the good old days when Jaguars looked different from everything else?...phil McLeod The HUB September 2011 35
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Mid Week Runs conducted by the JDCHR have always been popular. They have traditionally involved an enjoyable drive, agreeable company, good eating and a little refreshment along the way. August s Mid Week Run was no exception, except that this time, it also involved a little culture! And not the sort of culture that sometimes includes beer and prawns this was real culture, with art, history and a little drama. Our program had us visiting Dobell House at Wangi Wangi, the former home of Sir William Dobell, one of Australia s most accomplished and celebrated artists, and a favourite son of the western side of Lake Macquarie. A smaller than usual number of cars met at Club Macquarie on 17th August, due to a clash with the funeral of Dell Paterson, wife of Max Paterson who is one of the Club s longest serving and most respected members. However, the small convoy set off, and were joined by several others at Dobell House. Dobell House sits on the foreshore of Lake Macquarie, adjacent to a small picnic area where we enjoyed morning tea, before proceeding inside for a pre-arranged inspection and presentation. Above: Ian Hissey, Roger Holt, Emily Heather and Margaret Holt Our group included Ian Hissey (XJ-SC), Phil McLeod (XJ6 S2), Roger and Margaret Holt (XF) with a visiting Rotary student Emily Heather, Harvey Birtwistle (XJ300 Sport) and Peter & Lesley Smith (X Type). After morning tea refreshments on the foreshore adjacent to the house, we were ushered inside, where the President and members of the Sir William Dobell Memorial Committee presented some history and background on the property and its now famous previous occupant. 38 The HUB September 2011
Right: Morning tea at Wangi Wangi from left, Roger & Margaret Holt, Peter & Lesley Smith, Harvey Birtwistle and Ian Hissey, with Emily Heather seated This is when the culture started. We were treated to a re-enactment of an actual court case, where a disgruntled artist took issue with Dobell being awarded his first Archibald Prize in 1943. However, they must have been short of actors, as our President Ian Hissey was co-opted into the role of you guessed it William Dobell. Ian did a fine job as stand-in, especially as he was not provided with a script. He must have done, as he won the case, and the Archibald Prize stood! After the theatrics, we had a roam about the house and the Editor tested a Brinsmead piano which the commentary suggested was haunted by spirits, which would leave the pianist with out-of-body experiences or warm flushes. (Nothing to report yet, Ed.). One very interesting piece amongst the Dobell memorabilia, was an actual sales receipt for a Jaguar 3.8 S Type purchased by Sir William in 1966, when he traded in his 2.4litre Mark 2. (over) Right and below: Dobell House never looked so good, as it did with five of Jaguar s finest lined up out the front The HUB September 2011 39
AUGUST MID WEEK RUN (cont d) More interesting even, that the receipt bears the signature of Chas Trigg, father of Club member Dennis Trigg, who had a Jaguar dealership in Toronto in those days! Whilst we were amusing ourselves inside, it had started to rain, so it was a damp drive around the bottom of Lake Macquarie to Swansea, for lunch at the RSL. There we met Peter Dwyer and Alistair McIlroy, to round out our numbers for a relaxing lunch. Another interesting and entertaining mid-week run, thank you Ian. Above: The Editor with the spooky piano Above: High drama, starring Ian Hissey the others were so shy they hid behind their masks! Below: A perfect finish even when it rains lunch at Swansea overlooking Swansea Channel Above: For a British legend, it just has to be photographed wet from rain While on the subject of museums... Most parents tell their daughters to marry doctors... I told mine to marry an archaeologist because the older she gets, the more interested he will be in her. 40 The HUB September 2011
William Dobell was born 1899 in Bull St, Cooks Hill, a suburb of Newcastle. He was the youngest of three brothers and three sisters. His grandfather guided his hand drawing sketches of horses they came alive on the page he once said. The young Dobell s first job was as a window cleaner in Hunter Street, Newcastle. I wasn t a very good window cleaner and I got the sack. He claimed not to have been very good at school as he was usually at the back of the classroom drawing and painting the entries for the whole class for the School Children s Art Competition for the Newcastle Show. In 1916 his father apprenticed him to Wallace Porter to become an architect. In 1924, when Wallace Porter died, Dobell moved to Sydney, joined Wunderlich Ltd as a draughtsman and started night time art classes at the Julian Ashton School in the old Queen Victoria Markets in George Street. He met Joshua Smith and the two became great friends, when they worked with the Civil Construction Corps during World War 2, not painting battle scenes but rows of cabbages and cauliflowers on aircraft hangers and storage sheds as camouflage! In 1943 he won the Archibald Prize with a painting of Joshua Smith but the decision of the judges was challenged in court with the claim that the painting was a caricature and not a portrait. Dobell won the court case but his confidence in his art was destroyed. After the court case in 1943, Dobell came to Wangi to escape the notoriety the case had brought. When he first came to live at Wangi, he was ill, nervously exhausted and unable to paint. He also suffered from serious dermatitis. As he recovered, the scenery around him took his interest and he began to do little sketches until he painted The Narrows, The Westerly Breezes and then Storm Approaching Wangi which won him the Wynne Prize for Landscape in 1948. In 1948 he met Margaret Olley and asked if he might paint her portrait. As was his way, he made numerous sketches of her and then came back to Wangi to paint the portrait. When she saw the portrait she was amazed as he had sketched her in street clothing but had painted her as he had met her wearing her grandmother's wedding dress at a fancy dress ball. This was to be his second Archibald Prize. Dr McMahon, Dobell s surgeon following diagnosis of cancer, was his third Archibald Prize. In 1949 he went to New Guinea with Sir Edward Hallsrtom and fell in love with the colours and atmosphere. He always carried a sketch book which supported his work in his Wangi studio. He was readily accepted into the community in Wangi and was neither feted nor revered a level of acceptance he cherished. He drank at the local pub, RSL and Workers Club as just another local, though his home was visited by many important political figures, Governors General, famous writers, artists and actors. William Dobell lived in Wangi until his death in 1970. http://www.dobellhouse.org.au/history.htm The HUB September 2011 41
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ITINERARY FOR JDCHR CLUB RUN to BROKE FAIR 07:15 Rendezvous Point Club Macquarie 07:30 Argenton to Seahampton 08 klms 07:45 Seahampton to Kurri Kurri 17 klms 08:00 Kurri Kurri to Cessnock 15 klms 08:15 Cessnock to Pokolbin 09 klms 08:30 Pokolbin to Broke 20 klms 09:00 Arrive Broke Total Distance 69 klms» Wood-chopping demonstrations» Children's Puppet Show» Children's Rides» Lots of Craft & Plant Stalls» Live Music» Bric a' Brac» Golfing games and competitions» Vintage Car Display» Vintage Agricultural Machinery» Lots of Food & Drink Stalls» Local Produce» Displays by NPWS, Landcare» Jewellery, Pottery, Woodwork» Macadamia Nuts, Olives So we can book car spaces, please advise Mary Cox By Tuesday 30 th August 6573 3278 social@jaguarhunter.org.au The HUB September 2011 45
Date: Wednesday 14 th of Sept Start: Club Macquarie Time: 09:15 for a 09:30 start Club Macquarie to Kooragang 20klms Kooragang to Williamtown 15klms Morning Tea Fighter World 49 Medowie Rd bring drinks & cake 10:30 Fighter World Aviation Museum $10pp Williamtown to Little Beach 40klms fish & chips lunch on the beach Total distance 75klms 46 The HUB September 2011
ITINERARY FOR JDCHR CLUB RUN 08:15 : Rendezvous Point Club Macquarie 08:30 : Club Macquarie to Lorn 40 klms 09:00 : Rendezvous Point Lorn Park cnr Melrose St & Warrane St, Lorn 09:15 : Lorn Park to Gresford 45klms 10:00 : Arrive Tocal Cleveland Homestead Total Distance 85klms So we can book car spaces, please advise Mary Cox By Tuesday 30 th August 6573 3278 social@jaguarhunter.org.au The HUB September 2011 47
Date: Sunday 02 nd Oct Start: Club Macquarie Time: 08:00 for a 08:15 start Club Macquarie to Merewether 15klms Merewether to King Edward Pk 5klms 09:00 Display of JDCHR Cars Bring morning tea & picnic lunch Total distance 20klms 1955 NSW & HVSCC Hill Climb Championships Our Club members excelled at King Edward Park Norm Crowfoot took first in the Sports Car Class & broke the class record. Max Paterson took first in the Closed Car Class & broke the class record in his XK140 Don Anderson also regularly competes King Edward Park Hillclimb Considered one of Australia s most challenging Hillclimb courses, Newcastle's King Edward Park has been a picturesque Hillclimbing venue since 1951. Newcastle MG Car Club's premier annual event, The Mattara Hillclimb has been run on the historic King Edward Park course every October since 1963. Course record for 1.094 kilometre hillclimb is 33.63 seconds, set by Neil Farr in his Bowen Come along from Club Macquarie or join us on the way 48 The HUB September 2011
ITINERARY FOR JDCHR CLUB RUN 06:45: Rendezvous Club Macquarie 07:00: Club Macquarie to Seahampton 10 klms 07:15: Seahampton to Kurri Kurri 15 klms 07:30: Kurri Kurri to Lorn 15 klms 07:45 : Rendezvous Point Lorn Park cnr Melrose St & Warrane St, Lorn 08:00 : Lorn Park to Paterson 20klms 08:30 :Arrive Tucker Park for BBQ Breakfast Total Distance 60klms So we can book car spaces, please advise Mary Cox By Tuesday 27 th September 6573 3278 social@jaguarhunter.org.au The HUB September 2011 49
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Solution will appear in the October 2011 HUB. Solution to JAGWORD #21 is on Page 52. tion#12 is on Page 46 ACROSS 1. Surname of celebrity E Type judge (10) 6. Very dark blue colour (6) 8. Style of vehicle where the soft roof can be folded back (8) 9. Quick way of distributing the HUB (5) 12. Dashboard storage compartment (8) 13. Move forward at an increasing rate (10) DOWN 1. Club hat for keeping one's head warm (6) 2. These are used instead of people in crash testing (7) DOWN (cont d) 3. Go backwards (7) 4. Style of vehicle with two doors and metal roof (5) 5. Black (5) 7. Flashing light to indicate intention to turn (9) 8. Preferred activity by Jaguar owners (7) 9. Alistair McIlroy's Mark... won first place for JDCHR Jags at the Display Day (5) 10. Central storage and control panel in cockpit (7) 11. Jaguar special that won equal third people's choice at the Display Day (6) The HUB September 2011 51
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FOR SALE AND WANTED: FOR SALE: 1984 JAGUAR XJS HE coupe. Sebring red. Biscuit leather interior trim. Excellent condition. All luxury 5.3 litre XJS features including air cond, power seats, alloy wheels. Nothing to spend. Log books. Just serviced. Australian Compliance plate 01/85. Reg d till March 2012. Brand new factory delivered 8-piece walnut burr woodwork on dash and door panels (cost $1,000). Brand new Maxxis MA P1 tyres 215x70x15. Only done 50km since new. Smooth auto transmission. First to see will buy. Original jack and tool kit with all Jaguar tools. Genuine reason for sale - need more garage space. Urgent sale. Will consider genuine offers. Reg plate GJ-362 (n/t). $18,500 ono. Phone Greg on 0406 348 348 or Email: vegas348@y7mail.com FOR SALE: 1986 Series III XJ6 Sovereign saloon. Excellent condition. All luxury 4.2 litre XJ6 Sovereign features including air cond, sunroof, power seats, pepperpot alloy wheels. Nothing to spend. Log books. Just serviced. Build date 11/86. Australian Compliance plate 03/87. Registered till April 2012. Rare JAG-500 NSW Bi-Centennial number plates. Striking British Racing Green paint with biscuit leather trim in perfect original condition. Smooth auto transmission. Original jack and tool kit with all Jaguar tools. Genuine reason for sale - need more garage space. Urgent sale. Will consider genuine offers. Reg plate JAG-500. $11,500 ono. Phone Greg on 0406 348 348 or Email: vegas348@y7mail.com Parts For Sale: * XJS genuine sheepskin seat cover set, excellent quality $275 * XJS wood for dash - various bits POA * Series II XJ Header tank $80 * Series III XJ tow bar complete - $145 * Series II XJ tail light lens (new and rare) - $140 * Series II XJ steering wheel horn base (new) - $50 Phone Greg on 0406 348 348 or Email: vegas348@y7mail.com WANTED: Series II or III XJ. Circa $2k and registered. Phone Greg on 0406 348 348 or Email: vegas348@y7mail.com WANTED: Front brake cylinders from S Type, 240 or Daimler 250 - Don Anderson ph 04 1912 3895 WANTED: XJ Series 3 wheel nuts similar to those pictured. Enough for 4 wheels good, but even a few helpful, needed to mount S3 "euro" trim covers to S1 wheels see above. Nuts for mounting most alloy wheels suitable. Contact Tony Gulliver awg1962@bigpond,com or Ph 02 4944 7994 The HUB September 2011 53
Diamond Blue exterior and Doe Skin interior 1994MY XJ40 Jaguar Sovereign. Built November 1993, complianced April 1994. This is one of, if not the best example of this model available in Australia. Complete with up to date service records and receipts file. No money has been spared on its upkeep and genuine parts always used where available. It won a silver award in the 2010 NSW Jaguar Drivers Club Australia Concours d Elegance and a Gold award and recipient of the Bryson team s trophy in the 2011 Jaguar National Rally Concours d Elegance. 4.0L 6 cylinder engine (Cylinder head just serviced) with 4 speed automatic gearbox. Full leather interior in excellent condition. (Armrest just recovered in leather) Burl wood veneer (ashtray re-veneered) with Box wood inlays to dash, console and doors. Kiwi alloy wheels (with new caps) and Yokohama C drive tires with about 70% tread. Electric sunroof, new hood liner. Driver and passenger airbags. Radio cassette and boot mounted Alpine 6 stacker CD player. Air conditioning and all Sovereign appointments. Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, all books and complete tool kit. Rego to April 22, 2012 Over $5,000.00 spent in past 3 years to bring up to Concours standard. (My loss your gain). This Jaguar is for genuine and reluctant sale due to the purchase of a new (to me) Jaguar. This top of the range Jaguar cost $145,986.00 when new plus options and on road costs. This Jaguar will pass any test and inspection, located near Bathurst. For full details and photos email Paul tommo444@bigpond.com or phone- 63375744 or 0401192891. $9,500.00 ONO. XJ-SC immaculate condition, Concours winner, contact Braham 0416 374198 / 02 6553 1416 54 The HUB September 2011
FOR SALE: Deceased Estate -1989 Jaguar Sovereign Sedan, Metallic Blue in colour, not currently registered but was running whilst registered - $3,000 or nearest offer. Also Mk1 Jag Auto, bodywork good and recently sprayed grey, parts are in boxes ready for restoration. All reasonable offers considered. Please contact Clare on 4948-6793 or (m) 0421-734-608. FOR SALE: Jaguar XJS Sport Coupe 4.0 litre AJ6, Six-Cylinder Engine First registered June 1994. Factory 6- Cylinder, Australian new delivered, NOT a modified ex-v12, NOT a private UK import. Facelift model, retaining the classic lines of the original XJS, but under the skin much improved. Twin airbags, ABS, four speed overdrive automatic, all-alloy twin OHC engine. Late 6-cylinder models are the ultimate iteration of Jaguar s long running Grand Tourer; style, comfort and safety, without V12 running costs. Full service history, with references available. Moroccan Red (very dark aubergine, the colour of the Royal Rolls Royce) with magnolia leather and burr walnut. Only 106,000 km from new The spare is unused! Very few facelift 6-cylinder XJS s were delivered new to Australia. Price $36,000. Contact: Craig Harris 040 99 99 059 Jaguar Drivers Club Canberra member. Car located in Canberra The HUB September 2011 55
JAGUAR DRIVERS' CLUB HUNTER REGION Inc. CLUB REGALIA Cap $15 Club Polo Shirt with pocket, large Leaper on back $45 Add your name for an additional $5 Fleece Beanie $15 Fleece Vest large Leaper on back with full length front zip $50 Long Sleeved Fleece large Leaper on back with full length front zip $75 Club Scarf $15 Jacket with Screen printed logo $75 Rear of Jackets Your Name embroidered on clothing $5 Leopard Print Scarf Brown or Grey $10 All shown items are generally held in stock, jackets to order. 56 The HUB September 2011
JAGUAR DRIVERS' CLUB HUNTER REGION Inc. CLUB REGALIA Windscreen Sash $35 Windscreen Sticker $5 Hand Towel $12 Umbrella $30 Metal Badge $25 2 person picnic set with cooler section $30 Cloth Badge $5 Name Badge $10 (free on joining) JDCHR Sticker $5 Stubbie Holders $7 Coffee Mug $12 Club Key Ring $6 The HUB September 2011 57
And finally... What s the difference between a used car salesman and a software salesmen? The used car salesman knows when he's lying. What's the difference between a blonde and a Jaguar? You don't lend the Jaguar out to your friend. My daughter asked me for a pet spider for her birthday, so I went to our local pet shop and they were $150!!! No way, I thought, I can get one cheaper off the web. I start a new job in Seoul next week. I thought it was a good Korea move. A mate of mine recently admitted to being addicted to brake fluid. When I quizzed him on it he reckoned he could stop any time... I was driving this morning when I saw an NRMA van parked on the side of the road. The driver was sobbing uncontrollably and looked very miserable. I thought to myself that guy's heading for a breakdown. I went to the cemetery yesterday to lay some flowers on a grave. As I was standing there I noticed 4 grave diggers walking about with a coffin, 3 hours later and they're still walking about with it. I thought to myself, they've lost the plot!! A man drove his XJ6 into the crowded parking lot at the local shopping centre and rolled down the car windows to make sure his Labrador Retriever Pup had fresh air. She was stretched full-out on the back seat and he wanted to impress upon her that she must remain there. The man walked to the kerb backwards, pointing his finger at the car and saying emphatically, "Now you stay. Do you hear me?" "Stay! Stay!" The driver of a nearby car, a pretty young blonde, gave him a strange look and said, Why don't you just put it in 'Park'?" 58 The HUB September 2011
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