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Felis Onca The Monthly Newsletter of the Inland Empire Jaguar Club
July 2020 Issue 74
A Letter from the President…
Welcome to the email version of our monthly newsletter for July 2020, Felis Onca. The roller coaster ride continues friends…. Apologies for the tardiness on the newsletter, but had a lot going on this month. What that means for you is this month’s edition is extra full of info and insight. Sit back and enjoy the next 50 pages!! Let me continue to express my hopes that you are all safe, and please reach out if there is anything the club can do to help you all. While things seem to move slower as we shelter in place, the world, and life, rolls on. Lest we forget.
Earlier this month we lost EL Hathaway, a passionate member of the Jaguar and classic car community. Friends gathered last Saturday to share memories. He will be missed and remembered….
Last week we visited my friend Vinnie Apicella in Lompoc. Vinnie has been battling cancer and while he was not lighting up the dance floor like he (and fellow dancer Tim Tunnell) did back in the day, he remains as passionate about his cars, and life, as ever. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Get well buddy. So as you see lots of things are changing in our world, and this newsletter seems to confirm this – AGM, IJF, Sonoma Speed Fest, La Jolla Concours,
Pebble Beach all cancelled until 2021; JCNA events cancelled or postponed until next year; rules are changing day after week after month. As for JCNA in SoCal, this year still has potential. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES:
Our Inland Empire Jaguar Club has COMBINED shows with the Los Angeles Jaguar Owners Club for a joint event, the weekend of Friday, Oct 2 through Sunday October 4. One weekend. Two Shows. 3 days of fun in Idyllwild. For You.
The San Diego Jaguar Club Concours has been moved again to the NEW DATE of Saturday, October 17.
The JCSA will have their wonderful event in Tucson on Saturday, October 24.
Check out new items in the classifieds. Fun stuff. Jaguar is going through some of the same challenges that we all are. What’s next? See inside. For a look back at a simpler time check out the original 240 highlighted. Or maybe you want a factory original XK block (this month’s centerfold)? Or maybe you want a nostalgic look back at how cars connect us? See inside. I took a trip this month to visit XKS Motorsport, and their new owners Clive & Rhodora Collins. Great trip and great folks. XKS Motorsport emphasizes the commitment to the highest quality work at a fair price and a keen eye for the details. Clive and his team have over 200 years combined Jaguar restoration and repair. With in-house engine, cylinder head and gearbox rebuilding, body and trim shops and more, they are the one stop Jag shop. Call Clive (805) 594 1585 or www.xksmotorsport.com Hey! We are moving IEJC swag, and there is still a chance to get your hands on our stylish hats, and sweatshirts to keep you warm and cool at the same time! You can purchase using the form in the newsletter.
Alvarez Jaguar is now Riverside Jaguar. See the welcome letter in this month’s newsletter. Same phone number, same great service, and the same 15% discount on service. Check out the website and give them a call if you need anything for your new or old Jaguar. Sign up to become a member of the IEJC and receive even more benefits – subscription to the Jaguar Journal, discounts on cars and service at Riverside Jaguar, and the warm companionship of so many dedicated Jaguar owners…
You guys are doing great out there - keep up the good work, go out and visit your Jag, say hi for me, and we will see you in October. Be safe.
IEJC Officers for 2020 President - Mike Zavos Vice President - Brian Ellis Treasurer - Ella Ghazvinian Secretary - Lisa Ellis
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FOR SALE: F-TYPE R COUPE V8
Richard Darnell was a living legend in the Jaguar Owners Club, Los Angeles. A member since
1966, Richard Darnell was a gentleman's, gentleman. His reputation as a car enthusiast and restorer
of E-Types was the stuff of legend. Richard was always there for any member with advice and
counsel. His knowledge of Jaguar Cars was extensive and thorough. We lost him this year and he is
sorely missed, indeed. We are making an effort to help Sydney with the sale of his F-Type R Coupe
in the hopes that someone in the club will honor his memory and his contribution to the Jaguar
Owners Club. His F-Type was his last great love of cars and watching him and Sydney motor around
at light speed was typical of this Renaissance Man. For more pictures, click here.
If you your are genuinely interested contact SCOTT GROSSBERG (son) at:
(909) 483-1850
Scott is handling the sale of this truly fabulous car, 7500 miles fresh!
JAGUAR XK120 TOOLKIT (RARE & COMPLETE) - Priced For Quick Sale! The rare and complete Tool Kit being offered contains tools of the same brand, shape and sizes, as originally supplied from the Jaguar Factory unless stated otherwise. This XK120 Tool Kit is suitable for display at Concours events and/or for the person who has been searching for a complete Tool Kit for display in their XK120 car. DESCRIPTION OF THE JAGUAR XK 120 TOOL KIT CONTENTS BEING SOLD
Parts Authentication: Jaguar XK120 Spare Parts Catalog (Tool Kit Section). (R) =Reproduction item. Part No. Description
C.993 Brass Extractor for Tire Valves
C.3993 Valve Timing Gauge
C.2999 Tan Pigskin Container for Valve Timing Gauge (R) C.1001 2 Tire Levers, stamped DUNLOP Made in England, length 9” C.4075 Feeler Gauge, 2 Pivot, 2 feelers, sizes .006, .008 (R) C.2957 Wrench for Bleeding Brakes, length 4-1/2” C.2958 Brake Bleeder Tin, marked LOCKHEED Hydraulic Braking System, (rare early Cream color) C.996 Pliers, length 6”, marked SHELLEY
C.1002 Screwdriver and Gauge for Distributor (R) C.28 Wooden Handle Screwdriver, marked SHELLEY, length 8” C.31 Spanner, box, 3/16" x 1/4", marked B.S.F., length 6” C.32 Spanner, box, 5/16" x 3/8", marked B.S.F., length 6” C.33 Spanner, box, 7/16" x 1/2", marked B.S.F., length 6” C.179 Spanner, box, for Sparking Plugs, 1/2", marked B.S.F., length 6-1/4” C.4094 Spanner, box, 7/16" x 1/2", marked S.A.E. AF, length 5” C.4095 Spanner, box, 9/16" x 5/8", marked S.A.E. AF, length 6” C.4096 Spanner, box, 3/4" x 7/8", marked S.A.E. AF, length 6” C.34 Tommy Bar (Short), for Box Spanners, length 7” C.2896 Tommy Bar (Long), for Box Spanners, length 9 -1/2” C.998 Spanner, open ended, 1/8” x 3/16”, B.S.F. SNAIL, length 4-3/8” C.999 Spanner, open ended, 5/16” x 3/8”, B.S.F. SNAIL, length 5-1/4” C.2587 Spanner, open ended, 7/16” x 1/2”, AF SUPERSLIM, length 4-1/2” (SHORT) C.2588 Spanner, open ended, 9/16” x 5/8”, AF SUPERSLIM, length 5-1/2” (SHORT) C.2589 Spanner, open ended, 3/4” x 7/8”, AF SUPERSLIM, length 7-7/8” (SHORT) C.994 Spanner, adjustable, stamped SHELLY, 6” length
C.2882 Tool Roll, Tan/Orange-colored lined Burlap material, edged in Black Vinyl (R) NOTE: The AF SUPERSLIM SHORT open-ended Spanners listed above are not stamped BRITISH MADE on the reverse side. However, they are correct AF SUPERSLIM sizes as described in the Jaguar XK 120 Spare Parts Catalog (Tool Kit Section). Extremely rare AF SUPERSLIM SHORT open-ended Spanners are also referred to as “STUBBY” open-ended Spanners. The original BRITISH MADE marked open-end Spanners almost never come up for sale. All the Tools being sold above (except for the RARE early style Lockheed Brake Bleeder Tin) are in good to very good condition. SELLER INFO
Contact Bob Sheridan (909) 267-0012 or email: [email protected]
Two Great Classic Saloon Cars for Sale!
1959 Mark IX. Rust free, engine needs work, leather needs to be redone. Wood is good but needs
refinishing. $3000 OBO. Call Jim MacLaughlin 951-961-4229
1965 Mark X 4.2. Nut and bolt restoration by XKs Unlimited, six figures spent and documented. JCNA
National Class Champion. So many trophies they won't fit in the huge boot. Second Owner. Unbelievable
documentation including the cancelled check paid for a deposit on the car in 1965. Original owner's
manual, shop manual, parts book and too much more to mention. Same price as above (x 20). Call Steve
Kirby 949-261-8208.
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Folks, Kevin Easton is looking for a 4 speed transmission for a v12 e-type in pretty much any condition. Please call or email Kevin directly at: KEVIN EASTON [email protected] (818) 419-6697 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Dear Members, I am selling 4 Lexani Concave Sport Series Rims, 22" Size along with 4 Delinte Thunder Tires. These Rims and Tires were previously used on my Jaguar XF Model. I am currently listing these Jaguar Rims and Tires on Craigslist for $950. I live in Fountain Valley, CA and can be reached at Tel 562-673-7586. Robert L Smith ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Good Afternoon - Derry Haynes, a Jaguar Club of Southwest Florida member, is interested in selling his XK150 (Red) and XJRS Convertible (Red) - photos attached. The automobiles are both Championship quality and, over the years, have won 1st place trophies in their division. For further information, please contact Derry Haynes at 239-641-9255. Kind Regards, Phil Mannino Jaguar Club of Southwest Florida President
Jaguar News
Jaguar’s future - what’s next for the Big Cat?
Speculation abounds as to what Jaguar Land Rover might do going forward
Times were tough for Jaguar Land Rover before the coronavirus pandemic but it has undoubtedly made things a
whole lot tougher.
Pre-pandemic the Coventry car maker had seen sales slide, particularly in China, and profits disappear.
Thousands of jobs were cut as part of a £2.5 billion cost-cutting programme.
The Covid-19 has presented a huge challenge to car makers across the world and Jaguar Land Rover is just one
manufacturer trying to navigate a course through very choppy waters in a bid to get back on track.
The company has many pressing problems but one is what does it do with the Jaguar marque
Jaguar has always been the smaller of the company’s brands but its future is very much in the spotlight right now.
The refreshed Jaguar I-Pace
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The figures speak for themselves.
In the first three months of this year Land Rover’s sales were down by 26% but Jaguar’s fell by 42.6%.
Jaguar is most definitely at a crossroads but which way it goes from here remains to be seen.
Speculation has spanned everything from the brand being unceremoniously dumped to it being sold off.
However on a more positive note there is also talk of Jaguar Land Rover redefining and breathing new life into
the Jaguar brand.
There’s a suggestion of it becoming purely electric, of producing a new premium compact hatchback to replace
its two smaller saloons and of a growing SUV range.
CoventryLive spoke to automotive industry expert Dr Charles Tennant on what the future might hold for the Big
Cat and business reporter Enda Mullen also offers his view on the subject.
Dr Charles Tennant
Dr Charles Tennant
Jaguar’s proud history
“Every morning I drive down the country lane from my farm home past Wappenbury Hall – the former residence
of the Jaguar supremo Sir William Lyons – and wonder what he might now think of the company he created,
nurtured, and then sold off to British Leyland before he retired.
“Interestingly on my way home I also pass the Manor House in Cubbington where the father of the Range Rover
– Spen King – lived and I also wonder what he may think of the rather fussy over styled Land Rover vehicles of
today.
“I would say that both would hardly recognise the 21st century iterations of the vehicles and brands that they
designed and engineered back in the day. They may also have little time for the corporate professional managers
that now lead their former companies in the modern age, with their obsession with sales growth and market
coverage.
“Sir William famously recruited a top aircraft aerodynamicist in the 1960s – Malcolm Sayer – to design his
Jaguar Le Mans winning race cars and the iconic E-Type, which Enzo Ferrari observed was the most beautiful
car ever made. He also led a top engine design team – Walter Hassan and Harry Mundy – which created the XK 6
and V12 engines, both iconic of their time.
Look: 8 photos of 1960s Jags coming off the production line in Coventry
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“Sir William insisted on grace, pace, and space in all of his vehicles – so what would he make of the current
Jaguar SUVs and the saloon XE, with its compromised rear passenger space?
“Meanwhile over at Land Rover their technical director Spen King worked with his chief engineer Gordon
Bashford in the late 1960s to create the first Range Rover launched in 1970 – as a practical 4x4 vehicle, hence the
hose-out interior and the boot designed to be large enough to carry a bale of hay or a sheep.
“Spen King, ever the engineer, played down his part in the styling of the Range Rover as according to him, he
and Bashford expended 99.9 percent of their efforts on the Range Rover’s engineering and 0.1 percent on
creating the bodywork.
"Clearly they had eyes for elegance but Spen King also stated about not selling your birth right, by building
vehicles inferior to the brand exclusivity.
“Men like Sir William Lyons and Spen King were clearly both highly innovative men at the top of their game,
and knew that the cars they created had to be a niche in the market place, and therefore focused exclusively on
design superiority and engineering perfection.”
The Tata takeover
“When Tata first took over Jaguar Land Rover in 2008 they recruited a former BMW executive Carl-Peter
Forster to run the show, and he was quoted at the time as saying: “We will not enter a volume race, when you are
chasing volume you are always chasing someone else, and someone else is always chasing you.” As for Jaguar he
stated: “It is not about big cars, it is about being sleek, fast, beautiful.”
“But whilst he may have espoused the ideals of his predecessors, he did not last long and was soon to be replaced
by another ex BMW executive – Ralf Speth – a protégé of Professor Lord Bhattacharyya of Warwick
Manufacturing Group who brokered the deal for Tata Motors to acquire JLR. Professor Lord Bhattacharyya was
then advising Tata and JLR to go for production volumes of a million plus per year, which is maybe why Carl-
Peter Forster fell out of favor early on, and Ralf Speth happily took on the challenge of creating the JLR
behemoth that we see today.
“Now a decade on under Ralf Speth’s leadership and Jaguar Land Rover is now in a crisis being heavily loss
making, and with sales in decline even before the Covid-19 crisis struck and paralysed the economy.
“When Ralf Speth took over the company it made fewer than 300,000 vehicles and employed 16,000 people, but
with a “dash for growth” strategy – advised by Professor Lord Bhattacharyya and endorsed by Tata Motors –
Speth pushed production volumes to a peak at more than 600,000 vehicles and 40,000 workers with annual
profits of £2.5 billion – almost twice what Tata paid Ford for the business in 2008.”
The current state of the company and Jaguar in particular
“As I myself have often said in the auto industry: “after the sales boom the quality crash often follows”. And to
this day Jaguar Land Rover props up the influential USA JD Power initial quality survey with poor quality and
reliability.
“Today blighted by the anti-diesel brigade and collapsing sales in China, global sales have slumped to nearer
500,000 and 7,500 people have left the company.
“Now analysts have been wondering whether the company can survive in its present form and what will a big
strategic review bring.
“To put it bluntly, is the Jaguar brand dying? It is clear that JLR need to cut production capacity and raise
productivity, but this will require product rationalisation – JLR simply has too many competing vehicles over a
confusing and overlapping product plan with too many platforms.”
The Jaguar Land Rover model line-up
“If we fast forward to today only two of JLR’s 14 models have shown sales growth over the past year – not
counting the Land Rover Defender – the Evoque which is popular at £31,000 as the cheapest Range Rover, and
has seen sales rise by 20% to 85,000 vehicles accounting for one in four of every Land Rover vehicles sold.
“The other, interestingly, is their award-winning £62,000 Jaguar I-Pace electric car which saw sales surge by 40%
to 16,000 vehicles.
“Whilst it is very clear that Tata need to carry out some much needed surgery on their British brands which have
seen falling sales and profits – they lost £422 million last year and in the previous year a staggering £3.6 billion –
so what next?
“Well I’m afraid some existential decisions are required. The Land Rover arm definitely needs rationalisation to
fight its way out of a diesel dead end, but it does give some serious brand value. However JLR currently use far
too many platforms and they clearly need to reduce these to slash costs and shorten development times – other
manufacturers get by on two to three platforms, which form the basis of multiple vehicles, and the master of this
is VW where its MBQ platform spawns multiple vehicles across several brands.
Footage below of a trailer for a film charting Jaguar's electric journey
C L I C K T O P L A Y
JAGUAR: GOING ELECTRIC TRAILER
“But let us look at Jaguar – whose spiritual home is Coventry – which was famously saved by Sir John Egan in
the 1980s and later Sir Nick Scheele of Ford in the 1990s.
“Sir John focussed on improving product quality before selling Jaguar on to Ford, where under Sir Nick they
attempted a couple of platform shares - with the 1998 Ford Lincoln based S Type and the 2001 Ford Mondeo
based Jaguar X Type. But they struggled with the market’s poor perception of Ford based Jaguars, and both cars
failed to secure their planned sales volumes due to the phenomenon known as brand dilution.
“Meanwhile today whilst the new £64,000 Jaguar I-Pace sales have grown last year by 40% to 16,000 vehicles,
sales of the range topping £62,000 XJ saloon have dwindled to just 3,500, and as for the smaller saloons priced
from £33,000 they have plummeted - with XF sales halving to 12,000 and the XE – which was supposed to take
on the bestselling BMW 3 Series with ambitious plans of 100,000 sales per year – last year it sold just 22,000
down 28%.
“And even the SUV £42,000 F-Pace and £29,000 E-Pace sales are dwindling by 18%, and sales of the £52,000
sleek F-Type sports car are also in decline, with sales down 20% to a little over 6,000 vehicles.
Jaguar’s future
“So what about the future for Jaguar who seems to have lost its way big time, where it now struggles to work out
what it does best and where can it find high-profit margin sales.
“Suggestions include the unthinkable – axing the brand completely – or just stop trying to emulate BMW and
Mercedes-Benz by concentrating on vehicles that set it apart, like the F-Type sports car and I-Pace, and
forthcoming XJ electric car.
“Maybe they should just ditch the slow selling XE and XF cars and just go fully electric – a Tesla of the UK.
With the big XJ about to go all-electric and a brand new huge J-Pace SUV planned for 2021, maybe Jaguar are
going back to their heritage of superior large executive saloons which while they take on the Porsche Cayenne
may also cannibalise sales from Range Rover – and that is a significant problem at JLR.
“However JLR’s recent deal to collaborate with BMW on electric drive units and vehicle platforms, shows that
they are serious about their ability to compete with the much bigger German and Japanese competition.
“But whilst Jaguar has a strong brand image, it cannot go head to head against BMW or Audi as they just do not
have the scale or market access.
“It is clear that Jaguar has been slow to take up new technologies and markets – slow into diesel slow into SUVs
and electrification – and needs now to focus on niche vehicles not everything.
“But whilst JLR may appear to have no choice but to slash costs by reducing production capacity and laying off
thousands of workers, they really need to drive forward on innovation not cost cutting.”
Establishing a niche “Jaguar specifically needs to establish a niche for itself as a sporty electric alternative, even with its SUVs, and it
is currently trying to do too much with five platforms whereas Volvo for example gets by on two.
“JLR has to build Jaguars on common platforms with distinctive and sporty heritage, and it needs to move
quickly before it is swamped by the competition.
“It is now clear that Tata will aim to go forward with a reduced Jaguar product line-up and investment cut, whilst
continuing to forge collaborative alliances to reduce the investment burden.
“And it needs to aggressively go for the premium luxury electric market if it is to survive. With their current CEO
Ralf Speth retiring in September the new
boss will certainly have a full in tray.”
Like another great British automotive
brand - Aston Martin - Jaguar has had
some lucky escapes over the years.
Sir John Egan turned it around and
effectively saved it from going under.
It was said Ford bosses were so shocked
by the state of the company when the US
automotive giant took over that they
considered closing it down immediately.
But Jaguar has kudos and cachet aplenty.
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A low-mile, unrestored 1967 Jaguar 240 that
represents the finer things in life
The year 1967 was a period of change around the world, and one of major transition for Jaguar's
sedan lineup. Preparing to launch the 1968 XJ6—that single automobile would replace the compact
Mk 2, midsize S-type, and large Mk X—the Coventry automaker would shuffle the names and
engines of its four-door trio that year. The model on these pages wasn't sold here new, but proved
itself as adaptable and endearing to America as every Jaguar sport sedan.
Prospective buyers visiting U.S. Jaguar showrooms in 1967 may have received a surprisingly
pleasant sticker-shock, thanks to the lower price asked for the Mk 2. This car's $4,490 MSRP was a
substantial $782 less than what was charged in 1966, the reason traced to less luxury content and a
smaller-displacement, 3.4-liter version of the long-serving 3.8-liter XK engine under the hood. Its
trunk lid was initially adorned with the badges "Jaguar 3.4" and "Mk 2"; that jewelry would soon be
swapped for the simpler "Jaguar" and "340," the latter being the car's final name. Following similar
naming protocol, the model formerly known as the 3.8 S-type got a power boost courtesy of the E-
type sports car's 4.2-liter inline-six and was rebranded the 420, while the flagship, 4.2-liter Mk X
was now called the 420G (for "Grand" saloon/sedan).
This 240's interior sports intact Ambla upholstery and fully functioning switchgear; overdrive
operates via dash switch.
Home-market Jaguar buyers had enjoyed a wider range of engine choices in their Mk 2s, with the
economical 2.4 Litre model sold continually from this four-door's late-1959 debut, soon joined by
the 3.4- and 3.8-liter versions. Well-heeled customers shopping for a Mk 2 in 1967 could choose
between the 340 and a 240. The smaller displacement version was notably less powerful, its
combination of a 3.27 x 3.01-inch bore and stroke, 8:1 compression ratio, and twin-SU carburetors,
offering 133 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 146 lb-ft of torque at 3,700 rpm, compared to 210 hp and
215 lb-ft. A choice of four-speed manual with Laycock electric overdrive, or a three-speed Borg-
Warner automatic, could be paired with this seven-bearing engine.
The original purchaser of our feature U.K.- market, right-hand-drive 1967 240 was a properly
sporting type, having opted for the manual gearbox. This selection made the most of the 2.4 in this
3,192-pound sedan, allowing a 0-60-mph sprint in around 12 seconds (14.3 with the automatic), and
a top speed of 110 mph (102). That performance was well shy of the 340's capabilities—not a small
grievance since the 2.4-liter was nearly as thirsty as the 3.4—but 240 buyers were likely not
bothered, since the identical-looking model offered entry into the prestigious ranks of Jaguar
ownership.
This car, which retained its original registration plates, had two owners in England before crossing
the ocean. It came to the attention of an ex-pat living and operating a British car restoration shop in
southeastern Alabama, thanks to a subsequent, local American owner. Mike Darby, a native of
Leeds, England, runs Darby Classic Restoration in Loxley, and the Jaguar came into his life and his
shop in the mid-1990s, then in need of some mechanical attention. "It belonged to an old gent who'd
seen an article on this car in the Milestone Car Society magazine and simply had to have it, so he
flew to Maryland to buy it and drove it back here," he recalls.
The Warwick Grey 240 was in original condition and had traveled around 45,000 miles at that time.
While the trunk emblem was the only exterior item to indicate the model's entry-level status, the
traditionally attractive interior betrayed this with Ambla vinyl upholstery instead of leather, the front
seats likewise forgoing their reclining function and walnut seatback tray tables. The recirculating ball
steering was manual, rather than power assisted as in the contemporary 340. Both cars did share a
servo-boosted single-circuit four-wheel disc brake system, though.
That complex braking system was the primary reason Mike was hired to work on the Jaguar in 1999,
he explains. "I still have copies of the invoice I generated for that service, which totaled over
$2,000," Mike says with a wry grin. "The outboard rear discs on the Mk 2 Jaguar are pressed on the
hubs with a very shallow taper to the axle shaft, and to take the rear rotors off, you have to remove
the rear hubs and everything else. I remember it took me four days of applying heat, pressure, and
impacts to get one of those rear hubs off! I also did a tune-up on the engine, and almost had to take
the cylinder head off because a spark plug was fitted very, very tight, and I broke it; the top half
rolled down a plug hole, into the cylinder. I had a slender magnet, and that picked it up, vertically,
straight out through the plug hole. I never made that mistake again."
It would be many years before he would see the car again. He related how the elderly owner would
periodically stop into his shop, complaining of it not running properly, and asking if Mike could
squeeze it in to his schedule. "I would say, 'I can't get to it until next week, give me a call and we'll
pick a day. The call never came, but he'd show up again about three months later. This went on and
on. In 2007, the gent contacted me, saying he was too old to maintain the car, and would I help him
sell it? I got some details from him, the price range he was interested in. That was that."
The 2.4-liter DOHC engine makes 133 hp, and the muffler-looking unit is the air cleaner.
Mike certainly remembered this Jaguar as an excellent example; "I knew it was an absolutely
straight, rust-free car. The trunk was like new, the carpets had obviously never been wet. It was
stored in a garage, although that wasn't climate-controlled, and the veneer was beginning to suffer
from the humidity," he tells us. "For a few days, I talked it over with my wife, Nancy, and we
decided to try to buy it from him, so we made an offer. After a tense two weeks, he called to say he
decided to sell it to me. We got it for a reasonable price; I didn't have a lot of money to spare. We
came out of that deal alright."
When he got the 48,397-mile 240 back to his shop, Mike found it had a seized clutch slave
cylinder—a relatively simple repair—and had the long-dormant Jaguar running within two hours. "I
worked on the car, mainly cosmetically, for two weeks; mechanically, it was in great shape. I had
evidently done the brake system overhaul in 1999 fairly well, because the brakes worked perfectly,"
he says, smiling. "We started learning how to use this car. It had a badly juddering clutch, which
made hill-starts interesting, and synchromesh on third gear was nonexistent. Apart from that, it was
largely free of vices."
A complete, spare-mounted tool kit is rare and valuable.
Mike and Nancy would use and enjoy their right-hand-drive Mk 2 for eight years, in that time adding
another 12,000 miles to its odometer. The ailing gearbox would be rebuilt, as would the master
cylinder, after the clutch stopped working on the way home from a car show in New Orleans, more
than 100 miles away. Mike would replace the perished original door seals and refinish the 15-inch
wheels; sadly, he was forced to repaint one side of the body after a miscreant key-scratched the
factory-applied paint down to the primer. Still, taking it out for drives, both local and distant, was a
favorite occurrence.
"It consumed oil, as most old Jaguars do, but it didn't smoke or seriously leak. The 2.4 doesn't have
the get-up-and-go of a 3.8, but it's adequate for normal driving," he muses. "It's not an easy car to
handle; the steering is desperately heavy at low speeds, and it has a huge turning circle. It's also very
hot inside without air conditioning, in a summer rainstorm. But it has a comfortable ride, is fairly
quiet, and would cruise all day at 80 mph in top gear-overdrive.
"I didn't really want to sell it, but I realized I'd had my Jaguar experience. I got an offer on it, quite
out of the blue, and accepted it within two days," Mike tells us. While he was sad to see it go, he
regrets nothing of the experience. "Whenever we were tooling around, people would stop dead, break
into big smiles, and say, 'Fantastic car!' The styling was pretty much flawless in my opinion. It was a
great conversation piece, a real feel-good car."
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Jaguar Classic's 3.8-liter engine block costs nearly as much as a new Jetta
It fits select E-Types, among other cars
Jaguar is helping collectors restore its vintage models by resuming production of the 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine block it built between 1958 and 1968. Called XK, the straight-six originally powered half a dozen models (including the famous E-Type), and its modern recreation costs nearly as much as a new compact sedan.
Wearing part number C22250, the
cast-iron block is built to the
original's specifications by
Jaguar's Classic division, and it comes with a 12-month warranty. Sourcing a used block would likely
be markedly cheaper than ordering a new one from the factory, but enthusiasts who value originality
above all will appreciate the fact that it comes certificate of authenticity. Customers who send the
company proof of vehicle ownership can even retain the serial number from the engine they're pulling
out, though an asterisk will identify it as a replacement.
Jaguar built the XK engine for several decades, but the 3.8-liter variant only remained in production for
10 years. It powered cars like the surprisingly quick XK 150 roadster, the stately Mark IX and early
examples of the E-Type, though its displacement grew to 4.2 liters in 1964. As of this writing, only the
3.8-liter XK is available new.
If the E-Type you're painstakingly restoring deserves nothing less than the best, or if you think a 3.8-
liter block makes an awesome coffee table, you'll need to send Jaguar a check for £14,340 including
taxes, a sum that represents
approximately $17,800 at the current
conversion rate. Enthusiasts will also
need to source pistons, connecting rods,
a crankshaft and a complete cylinder
head, among many other parts, so the
cost of a full rebuild will lie well beyond
the $20,000 threshold. For
context, Volkswagen charges $18,895
for an entry-level Jetta.
5 tips to keep rodents from colonizing your classic
With extra time spent at home, our vehicles spent more time than usual in quiet garages and peaceful driveways.
Downtime spurred by social distancing practices and local shelter-at-home orders has bumped most folks out of
the driver’s seat and onto the couch. The change has been so great that we’ve even seen improved air quality over
urban areas from the reduced pollution. However, we’ve also seen less positive changes at a much smaller scale.
For enterprising rodents, stationary vehicles pose a grand opportunity, and their increased rampages have caught
the attention of dealerships, according to the Detroit Free Press.
For these highly-evolved mammals of destruction, a car is a perfect hideout. It’s a treasure trove of nest-making
materials, protection from predators, and, even when you do go for a drive, warmth on cold nights. Rodent
infestation is a regular problem for some locales, but the pandemic has indirectly fostered rodent damage in
regions that aren’t used to seeing it. Between the lack of restaurant food scraps and the abundance of parked cars,
rodents are going to new lengths to ruin everything we love while scavenging to fill their bellies and pad their
nests.
If you’re sitting at home reading this and it’s been a couple of days, weeks, or even months since you’ve last
driven your classic, here are five tips on how to deter these wire-gnawing fiends.
Secure the premises
If your vehicle is stored in a garage or shop, your first lines of defense are your humble walls, which must be
sealed to prevent rodents from gaining access to your vehicle in the first place. The easiest tactic is to seal up any
holes that allow them to waltz inside through gaps around pipes, wiring, doors, or vents. Under-door seals are
also vital, especially for garage doors. If more drastic measures are required, you can install rat guards around
your exterior walls to prevent the bare-tailed bastards from digging under the walls, too.
Use dryer sheets and mothballs
Rodents primarily navigate the world via their noses, sniffing out food and predators well before they can spot
them. One of the consequences of storing a car is that our human scent eventually disperses, giving a rodent a
subtle green light to invade our beloved classic. Whatever chemical cocktail is used in dryer sheets and
mothballs, however, seems to drive them off, with some Hagerty readers reporting absolute success—even during
long-term winter storage.
Wheels off Soft rubber tires and blocky treads provide an easy climbing surface for rodents. Yanking off all four wheels isn’t
the most practical ploy for your daily driver, but for projects that might be idling during this time, it’s worth
considering.
Pop that hood
This trick comes out of the wild Southwest, where people commonly leave the hoods of their cars open overnight.
The consensus holds that most critters are looking for shelter, and a closed hood provides a roof from the
elements and helps retain heat in the engine bay, both of which can attract raccoons or cats as well as rats.
Popping your hood overnight after use allows engine heat to dissipate and makes the engine bay less attractive to
a furry family.
Peace through superior firepower
So your local rats love the smell of Bounce dryer sheets, have the acrobatics of a Russian gymnast, and can
survive an Arctic snowstorm. What next? Poison is an option, you risk the rodent dying inside your vehicle or
building—a potentially stinky proposition. Traps offer a less odorous option. While classic snap-bar traps fit into
tight spaces, the humble bucket trap can take rodents out en masse with no springs to reset. If all else fails, we
hear your local animal shelter has a few feline friends that can help.
Have any suggestions? Drop us a line below and share your rodent-scattering secrets.
How old cars help find meaning in a world of progress and represent a thorn in the side of the future
Once, in the grassy
parking area of Virginia
International Raceway, I
spotted what appeared
to be an AC Cobra from
the mid- 1960s. Usually
these turn out, on closer
inspection, to be kit-car
reproductions. But this
thing was ratty looking,
like it had been living
outdoors for fifty years
and driven hard for just
as long. It turned out to
be the real McCoy. I
talked to the owner,
who’d had the car since
the 1980s. He said he
had driven it to VIR
from Pennsylvania.
Crawford in front of the 1963 Ford Falcon Club Wagon that his family owned. Photos supplied by Matthew
Crawford.
I felt cheered, for some reason. Such iconic cars are usually removed from circulation and
overrestored. They spend their dotage as trailer queens, to be trotted out and parked as touring
conversation pieces. When a formidable car is reduced to this, you can’t help but feel an injustice has
been done, as when you see a once-magnificent predator moping around in the zoo. But here was a
Cobra in the wild, oblivious to decades of marketing kitsch (images of the car are used to sell all
kinds of stuff). Seeing it bruised, un-self-conscious, and happy in the muddy parking lot, the fog of
cliché that hangs around this model lifted for me and revealed the thing-in-itself.
Old cars elicit a range of feelings. One of them is that elusive feeling that we sometimes try to name
with the fraught word “authenticity.” The car may bear visible scars of a life fully lived, traces of a
past that lend depth to the present. The Road and Track columnist Peter Egan related his reluctance
to restore his Lotus that had taken some beatings on the racetrack, and shared the wisdom of a Jaguar
enthusiast who told him never to replace anything he could save. “You see these old factory
inspector’s chalk marks on the back of a dash panel and you realize the whole car is full of English
ghosts. If you let them escape . . . they never come back.”
Another enthusiast wrote, “Patina lends proof of life. . . . It tells a saturated story of age, of history
absolutely unrevised. Its unique character of textures can’t be bought for any price or fabricated with
even a pretense of dignity.”
Most of us will never own a classic. It wasn’t “patina” on the 1992 Camry I sold a few years ago, it
was just oxidized paint. The interior’s ratio of velour to dog hair had crossed some important
threshold years earlier, but this was no spur to sentimentality. Still. We had been through many
struggles together, beginning with the water pump and timing belt I had to replace a week after
buying it in 2004, and this shared history gave rise to a certain loyalty. Distinguishing a classic from
a car that is simply done is harder than you might think!
It would be easy to dismiss odes to old cars as
the musings of nostalgic old farts. Or perhaps
they express the connoisseurship of the
aesthete who goes antiquing in the
countryside, looking to appropriate other
people’s pasts as props to lend an ersatz depth
to his life. But if we adopt a more charitable
interpretation, we can note that for those who
value them, old cars become the focal point
for a way of orienting to the world and
finding meaning in it. As such, they enact a
moral sensibility of stewardship, an outlook
that values continuity. And this is true not just
of the comfortable middle-aged guy with his
old Jaguar, but also of the Vietnamese
immigrant with his early ’90s Civic, equally
precious. He too is likely to tell you “they
don’t make them like they used to.”
Crawford's 1976 VW Beetle, the focus of a 10-year restoration.
For that is the curious thing about cars and our love for them: today’s uninspiring models become
tomorrow’s classics. Some of them do, anyway. Which ones, one can’t really know in advance. It
seems to take about one generation, or a progression in one’s own life from car-enthralled childhood
to regret-burdened adulthood, for sentiment to attach to the material things of one’s youth. Ironically,
the design churn dictated by technological progress provides the raw material for retro fascination—
quirks to be cherished by enthusiasts a generation later. Without progress, we would be denied the
pleasures of nostalgia! Put the other way around, “retro” is a sensibility that has obvious appeal as a
shelter from the relentless onslaught of the new.
[Matthew Crawford's "Why We Drive: Toward a Philosophy of the Open Road is available
now Harper Collins Publishers.]
New Secret Car Club Web Site & Update on Restart of Saturday Mornings
Hi everyone, just wanted to take a moment and bring you up to speed on all things “Secret
Car Club.” First, we have updated the www.SecretCarClub.com site and are excited about
it. Please check it out when you have a chance and let me know what you think!
So, when will we start meeting at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club again? I am hoping
for early June. I have been in contact with the country club each week for updates and
events continue to be taken on a week-by-week basis. I will let you know more as things
move forward. Call or email me and let me know your thoughts.
Chris
PS: We’re still offering exclusive photo shoots with your car at Lyon Air Museum
https://bit.ly/SCCELyonPhotoShoot
IEJC is proud to welcome our newest sponsor
Please click on the link and visit Clive and the gang for all your Jaguar needs
Goodwood Road & Racing
Mighty Mini dispatches Lotus Cortina and Jaguar Mk1 in Goodwood battle
Goodwood Road & Racing
Stunning Ferrari 250 LM v 250 GTO v Jaguar E-type Goodwood battle
Club News
IEJC Visits The NEW & IMPROVED XKS Motorsport in SLO
On our recent trip up the California coast,
we were invited to tour the facilities of
the new XKS Motorsport Restoration in
San Luis Obispo. I was looking forward
to seeing Clive Collins and his lovely
wife Rhodora, and it was a chance to get
some tips, pick some brains, and see what
kind of outfit Clive has turned the old
shop into.
Many of you may know XKS Motorsport as the old
restoration shop of XKs Unlimited. Clive has now
been running things for almost 2 years, and made a
number of process, service and customer facing
improvements. Not to mention the great atmosphere
and teamwork Clive and his crew demonstrate.
IEJC is proud to welcome our newest sponsor
Please click on the link and visit Clive and the gang for all your Jaguar needs
Clive runs a clean shop, and has moved interior and paint
work offsite to improve organization and quality. XKS
still offers full restoration from driver to Concours level,
but also adds a service and maintenance approach which
helps even the average owner keep their car on the road.
His staff combines decades of expertise with a friendly
and approachable attitude. Pride in workmanship is
paramount, and the focus is on reputation of both the
owner/driver and their own names.
Each of Clive’s artisans could have gone on to me for hours
about the work they do and the challenges of keeping British
iron in top condition. For me it is like a kid in a candy store,
but for Clive and his team this is their work and they take it
very seriously.
I was privileged to spend some time with the staff of XKS
Motorsport, and I strongly encourage you all to reach out to
Clive, He is honest, down to earth, and they represent the
integrity many of us long to see in classic British restorations.
San Diego Club 56th Annual Concours d’Elegance Registration Saturday, October 17, 2020 San Diego Jaguar Club Concours d'Elegance 8 am - 3:30 pm Classic Showcase 2640 Vista Pacific Drive, Oceanside 92056
Registration is now open CLICK HERE
Join us on Saturday, October 17th, 2020 as we take part in a fun day of Jaguars, live music, great
food, and camaraderie! This year's event is being held at Classic Showcase in Oceanside, CA from 8
am to 3:30 pm.
In addition to the Concours, we will feature a no-host Smokin' BBQ lunch from 12-1 pm catered by
Hunter Steakhouse, a live Jazz band, guided tours of Classic Showcase, a tech question and answer
session, and an Awards Ceremony.
Classic Showcase is easily accessible from the 5 and 78 freeways in Oceanside, close to the beach so
it should be cool. We hope to see you here!
Registration Primary Choice Options (You may only choose one):
JCNA Member Judged Entry
JCNA Member Display Entry
Non-JCNA Member Judged Entry
Non-JCNA Member Display Entry
BBQ Lunch Only
Classic Showcase Tour Only
BBQ Lunch & Classic Showcase Tour
For judged and display entrants who also want to order lunch and/or take the tour, you will be able to
add the lunch and/or the tour to your registration just before checkout. They are additional choices,
not a primary choice.
Registration is online only - there are not any paper registration forms. Registration payment is by
Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or Amex through InfiniPay's secure online payment processing system.
Registration for Judged Entries closes midnight, Wednesday, September 30, 2020.
Acknowledgement and Release of Liability:
The San Diego Jaguar Club Concours d’Elegance will be conducted in accordance with the Official
JCNA Concours d’Elegance Rule Book for the 2020 Concours Season. The Concours will be open
to entrants and Jaguars that meet the Chapter II and Chapter IV eligibility requirements. See the
instructions for paying by check at check out.
Attachments:
By clicking your registration submission, you affirm you have viewed both attachments and that you
will abide by Attachment 4 - Concours Rules for the Entrant. The only affirmation choice you have
is "Yes." If you do not agree with the Concours Rules for the Entrant, JCNA Event Participation
(below), Acknowledgement and Release of Liability (below), or anything else listed or required for
this event, your only course of action is to not register.
Event 07 3 Competition Classes.pdf
Event 07 4 Concours Rules for the Entrant.pdf
JCNA Event Participation:
It is an Entrant’s privilege to participate in any JCNA sanctioned event held by any JCNA affiliate
upon executing proper registration forms and paying published entrance fees. Each affiliate shall be
solely responsible for granting entry privileges to each Entrant on an individual basis. I hereby agree
to enter the above described Jaguar(s) in the San Diego Jaguar Club Concours d’Elegance. In
consideration of the right and privilege to enter and participate and other valuable considerations,
and intending to be legally bound, I agree to release Jaguar Clubs of North America, Inc., San Diego
Jaguar Club, and the Concours d’Elegance committee from any and all liability for injuries, damage
or loss arising from my entry and attendance in the Concours.
Non-JCNA Members:
Non-members are required to fill out and sign a Special Event Non-Member Registration Form to be
allowed on the field. We will provide the form upon arrival the morning of the Concours. The $5
non-member fee is added to your registration and is a JCNA Insurance Regulation.
The Jaguar Owners Club has rescheduled the annual concours to OCTOBER 4, 2020. We are going have the concours at the IDYLLWILD INN in the mountain town of IDYLLWILD
California. The town of IDYLLWILD is located on State Highway 243, just north of the HWY 74 and HWY 243 junction. The town has charming restaurants, gift and craft shops, and
wonderful mountain air to enjoy. The views are spectacular, and the event location is charming. Book your hotel reservations NOW as this location is extremely popular that time
of year.
Schedule:
IEJC JCNA CONCOURS, SATURDAY OCTOBER 3, 10:00-3:00 PM Judging, Awards Banquet FERRO’S Italian Restaurant
Please register for the INLAND EMPIRE JC OCTOBER 3rd
IEJC Jagstravanganza Entry Form 2020
JOCLA JCNA CONCOURS, SUNDAY OCTOBER 4, 10:00-3:00 PM Judging, Awards 3:30 afternoon
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE JAGUAR OWNERS CLUB, LOS ANGELES, OCTOBER 4TH, SEPARATELY BY CLICKING THE REGISTER NOW BUTTON
Car entry: $45.00 Champion or Driven Division, $25.00 DISPLAY ONLY INFORMATION and Registration: [email protected], (949) 733-1097
PRINTABLE ENTRY FORM FOR JOCLA CONCOURS
1st Judged Entry $45.00
Add’l Judged Entry $30.00
Display Entries $25.00
Total
The Inland Empire Jaguar Club
7th Annual Jagstravaganza Oct 2nd& 3 rd 2020 The Idyllwild Inn 54300 Village Center Rd Idyllwild, CA 92549
Reception Fri. 10/4 Idyllwild Inn Cars on field Sat. 10/3 by 8AM - Judging begins 10AM
BRING YOUR JAGUAR (RUNNING OR NOT) TO SHOW OR DISPLAY!!!
AWARDS IN ALL CLASSES INCLUDING DISPLAY CLASS!
Registration Form (must be received by September 26th
2020) Members attending
OWNERS NAME(S)
ADDRESS PHONE CELL PHONE
CITY STATE ZIP FAX E-MAIL
JCNA HOME CLUB JCNA # ALT PHONE ALT E-MAIL
I am a JCNA-licensed judge and am willing to judge the following classes , , , , . (Note: You may not judge a class in which you have a car entered.)
Jaguars attending (If more space is needed, check here , and use back of entry form.)
Year Model Body Style Color License # or VIN Concours Class
1.
2.
3.
ENTRY FEES Qty Amount Subtotal AWARDS BANQUET (Add $60.00 per person)
Non-JCNA Member Insurance Fee $5.00*
*(Insurance Form may be filled out at the Concours and will be necessary if a valid JCNA # isn’t presented). Make Check Payable to:
INLAND EMPIRE JAGUAR CLUB Send Form & Payment to:
IEJC 2149 Saffron Way, Fallbrook CA 92028 Entries in all Champion and Driven Division classes are judged according to JCNA rules approved for the current year. Special Classes are all available (S1, S2, S3).
RELEASE OF LIABILITY: I hereby agree to enter the above described car(s) in the IEJC Concours D’Elegance to be held at the Historic Idyllwild Inn October 5th, 2019 and to participate in other planned activities scheduled during the event. In consideration of the right and privilege to enter and participate in these events and other valuable considerations, and intending to be legally bound, I agree to release the Jaguar Clubs of North America, Inc., the Inland Empire Jaguar Club, o r g a n i z e r s , v o l u n t e e r s , s t a f f a n d t h e I d y l l w i l d I n n from any and all liability for injuries, damages, or losses arising from my entry and attendance in this event. PARTICIPANT(S) SIGNATURES (1) (2) Date
Questions? Contact Mike Zavos IEJC @ 858-518-5898 or [email protected]
Menu Includes (but not limited to):
Grissini w/Seasoned Butter Antipasti (Chef’s Choice of Three Appetizer Options) Insalata Verde (Green Salad)
Choice of 1 Entrée below per guest (subject to
change)
Polenta con Bietolle e Zucca (Polenta w/Chard &
Squash)
Cacio E Pepe (Pasta w/Pecorino & Black Pepper)
Lasagne al Cinghiale E Manzo (Boar & Beef Lasagne)
Melanzane alla Parmigiana e Polenta (Eggplant
Parmesan)
Dessert Includes:
Special Dessert prepared by Lori (TBD)
Concours Event & Weekend Accommodations at
The Idyllwild Inn 54300 Village Center Rd, Idyllwild, CA 92549
For Reservations call 888-659-2552 or visit
www.idyllwildinn.com
Mention Jaguar Club or IEJC and get 10% off
minimum 2 night stay, or extra night (Thursday or
Sunday) free!
Awards banquet will be held Oct 3rd 6PM at F E R R O R E S T A U R A N T
2 5 8 4 0 C E D A R S T R E E T
I D Y L L W I L D , C A 9 2 5 4 9
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Official JCNA Concours d'Elegance Competition Classes
Champion Division Classes
C1/PRE: Classics (Pre-XK engine) Tourer, OTS, DHC and Saloons: Swallow, SS & SS Jaguar (1927-51) C2/120: XK 120 (1948-54) C3/140: XK 140 (1955-57) C4/150: XK 150 (1957-61) C5/E1: E-Types, Series 1 (1961-67) C6/E2: E-Types, Series 1.5 (1968) and Series 2 E-Types (68-71) C7/E3: E-Types, Series 3 (1971-75) C8/SLS: Early Large Saloons: MK VII, MK VIII, MK IX, MK 10, 420G, (1950-70); Early Small Saloons: MK 1 (2.4 & 3.4), MK 2 Series (2.4, 3.4, 3.8 liter, Daimler V8), 240, 340; S-Type 3.4S, 3.8S, & Jaguar and Daimler 420 (1955-69) C9/XJ: XJ6/12 Series 1 Saloons (1968-73); XJ6/12 Series 2 Saloons and Coupes (1973- 79); Series III XJ6, XJ6 Sovereign & XJ6 VDP (79-87); Series III V12 & V12 VDP (79-92) See Note 1 C10/XJ: XJ6 (XJ40) Sedans (1987-94), XJ12 (XJ40) (1993-94); XJ6/12/R, (X300) (1995- 97) See Note 1 C11/J8: XJ8/R Sedans (X308) (1998-2003), XJ8/R Sedans (X350 Alloy) (2004-2009) See Note 1 C12/JS: XJ-S/SC (1976 - 1991 Pre-Facelift) Coupe, Cabriolet, H&E Convertible, Convertible, XJR-S Le Mans, XJR-S Jaguar Sport. C13/JS: XJS (1991 - 1996 Facelift) Coupe, Convertible, XJR-S Jaguar Sport. C14/K8: XK8 Coupe and Conv. (1996-2006), XKR (1999-2006) C15/XK: XK and XKR Coupe and Conv. (2007-On) C16/SX: S-TYPE Sedans (1999-2008), X-TYPE Sedans and Estate Wagon (2002-2008) C17/PN: Preservation Class (more than 35 years old) C18/PN: Preservation Class (20 to 35 years old) C19/FJ: XF Sedans (2008-On), XJ Sedan (2010 [as 2011 model year] – On), XE (2016 Model Year) C20/F: F-TYPE (2013-On) C21/P: F-PACE (2016-On), E-PACE, I-PACE (2018-On)
Driven Division Classes D1/PRE: All Classics (Pre-XK engine) and XK 120, 140 & 150 D2/E1: E-Types (1961-67) D3/E2: E-Types Series 1.5 (1968) and Series 2 E-Types (68-71) D4/E3: Series 3 E-Types (1971-75) D5/SLS: Early Large Saloons: MK VII, MK VIII, MK IX, MK 10, 420G, (1950-70); Early Small Saloons: MK 1 (2.4 & 3.4), MK 2 Series (2.4, 3.4, 3.8 liter, Daimler V8), 240, 340; S-Type 3.4S, 3.8S, & Jaguar and Daimler 420 (1955-69) D6/XJ: XJ6/12 Series 1 & 2, Saloons and Coupes (1968-79); Series III XJ6, XJ6 Sovereign and XJ6 VDP (1979-87); Series III V12 and V12 VDP (1979-92) See Note 1 D7/XJ: XJ6 (XJ40) Sedans (1987-94); XJ12 (XJ40) (1993-94); XJ6/12/R, (X300) (1995- 97) See Note 1 D8/XJS: XJ-S/SC (1976 - 1991 Pre-Facelift) Coupe, Cabriolet, H&E Convertible, Convertible, XJR-S Le Mans, XJR-S Jaguar Sport. D9/XJS: XJS (1991 - 1996 Facelift) Coupe, Convertible, XJR-S Jaguar Sport. D10/K8: XK8 Coupe and Conv. (1996-2006), XKR (1999-2006) D11/XK: New XK and XKR Coupe and Conv. (2007-On) D12/J8: XJ8/R Sedans (X308) (1998-2003), XJ8/R Sedans (X350 Alloy) (2004- 2009) See Note 1 D13/SX: S-TYPE Sedans (1999-2008), X-TYPE Sedans and Estate Wagons (2002-2008) D14/FJ: XF Sedans (2008-On), XJ Sedan (2010 [as 2011 model year] – On) XE (2016 Model Year) D15/F: F-TYPE (2013-On) D16/FP: F-PACE (2016-On), E-PACE, I-PACE (2018-On) Note 1: Majestic, Daimler, Daimler Double Six, Daimler Sovereign, and Daimler Majestic models are eligible for Driven Division Classes D6/XJ and D12/J8 according to their years, engines, and body styles. Special Division Classes S1/PD: Factory-produced and prepared Competition Jaguars, Factory-sponsored Competition and Limited Production Jaguars and Production Jaguars privately prepared and modified for competition S2/MOD: Modified S3/REP: Replica (non-production, Jaguar powered)
2020 AGM & IJF Announcements
Hello JCNA Club Presidents,
The JCNA BOD and the Executive Committee have decided to suspend a face-to-face AGM meeting scheduled for August 17 Columbia South Carolina, instead, there will be a phone/virtual conference on August 22, 2020, Saturday, 0800 PDT, dial-in information is forthcoming. Les Hamilton, the Executive Board Members and the Regional Directors thank you all for your understanding and willingness to participate. We are in extraordinary times and we must adapt our usual routines to more responsible and cautious solutions. I know you all will appreciate the efforts that were put into coming to this decision and we hope that you all will participate in the August 22nd phone conference. If you have any questions please send them to: [email protected] or [email protected] Over the past week or so I have been reviewing the status of the 2020 August AGM. Today, after a long discussion and review of the attendees, I have decided that the in-person AGM is not feasible and so is suspended. JCNA will, instead hold a focused "AGM" by video conference call starting at 8am (PDT), Saturday, August 22nd. The video "AGM" will be focused on the most important matters. Committee status reports will be available on the JCNA Web site. Critical motions that require Club vote will be voted on by a roll-call vote and will be advisory until ratification at the next in-person AGM. My reasons for making this decision are: 1. While we could have likely mustered a quorum for the AGM using a small number of in-person attendees and delegate proxies, overall in-person participation would have been significantly reduced and the quality of the business meeting would have been greatly diminished even with the addition of video broadcast. 2. With the extraordinary precautions that are being taken by the venues, the meeting would have been as safe as most other public spaces, but the travel to and from the event is likely not as safe and the last thing that JCNA wants to do, is put our members at increased risk of infection. 3. We cannot depend on the administrations not reversing the rules on travel, meeting sizes, and business openings in the next 45 days. 4. There is the risk that insurance carriers will exclude coverage for any COVID-19 litigation. I find the decision very regretful given the great amount of planning and preparation work expended by Rob Thuss with the JSSC members and George with the Coventry Foundation. I was greatly looking forward to seeing each of you, Columbia, and the Coventry Foundation. If you have registered for the event your registration fees will be refunded. If you have any hotel reservations or airline reservations please contact the hotel/airline directly for a refund of your deposit or credit for your flights. Also today, the 2020 IJF Board met and recommended delaying the Fort Meyers IJF until 2021. I agree with their recommendation. 2020 is proving to be a very different and challenging year in many ways. If you have any questions or comments please let me know at [email protected] Thanks for your support and I hope that you and your members stay safe. ---les--- Les Hamilton JCNA, President 2019-2021
To Our Concours Community,
After a long period of consideration with our planning committee, event production team, and City
officials, we must prioritize the safety and health of all our attendees, entrants, sponsors, vendors, staff
and volunteers. With the uncertainty over how the virus will be impacting life this coming Fall, it is with
a heavy heart that we must formally announce that the 16th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance,
currently scheduled for September 2020, will be moved to April 16-18, 2021.
The excellent reputation of the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance is not something we will sacrifice, and
with little certainty on the timeline for the lifting of public health restrictions that would allow this large
gathering to safely take place during 2020, we have decided to prioritize and focus our efforts on the
April 2021 event. You can expect the same spectacular display of the world’s finest automotive art
spotlighting the Bugatti marque, dazzling VIP spectacles with luminous décor, energetic entertainment,
luscious flavors, and the same breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean as it meets the shores of La Jolla.
Our fundraising efforts continue, and we encourage our supporters to donate at this
link https://lajollahistory.org/support/donating/. Each year, the net proceeds from the La Jolla Concours
d’Elegance supports the La Jolla Historical Society’s mission to preserve the rich history of La Jolla
through exhibitions, educational programs, architecture tours, youth education, and annual community
events.
We appreciate the hard work of our committee and volunteers who donate their time, and the enthusiasm
of the car owners and many sponsors and vendors that support our event. When we meet again on the
coastal shores of La Jolla to celebrate automotive excellence, you will find an amplified version of the
signature event you have come to know and love. In the meantime, we thank you for your support and
understanding, and we wish you safety and good health always.
Sincerely,
La Jolla Concours Team
Chairman G. Michael Dorvillier
JCNA Membership Committee Members and Advisors
Regional Directors JCNA Membership Representative Names and Contact Info
JCNA Mailing Address: Jaguar Clubs of North America 500 Westover Drive; No. 8354 Sanford, NC 27330
Northwest Region Judith Hinamon 5035 SW Normandy Beaverton, OR 92005 503-704-6054 Email: [email protected] Jaguar Owners Club of Oregon
North Central Ken Katch 350 Mapleleaf Lane East Peoria, IL 61611 309-370-3368 (H) Email: [email protected] Illinois Jaguar Club Phone: 772-466-4117 Email: [email protected]
Northeast Region Eleanor Morris – Co-Chair 2380 US Route 20 Nassau, NY 12123 Phone: 518-766-4064 Email: [email protected] Capital Region Jaguar Club of NY Alternate Winter Address: 158 Vindale Avenue Ft. Pierce, FL 34951 Ed Avis - Advisor 252 Upper Pond Road Litchfield, ME 04350 JCNA PTS Coordinator 207-737-8258 207-751-9446 (M) Email: [email protected] Jaguar Assoc. of New England
Southwest Region Nedra Rummell – Co-Chair 8009 Avenida Secreto Carlsbad, CA 92009 760-634-3477 (H) 760-519-5400 (M) Email: [email protected] San Diego Jaguar Club
List of Local Club Names and Addresses Presidents and Membership Chair Contact Information
Arizona Jaguar Club of Southern Arizona Tucson
Doug Dechant 443-995-1112 [email protected]
Arizona Jaguar Club of Central Arizona Phoenix
Rosemary Price 480-235-0420 [email protected]
California San Diego Jaguar Club San Diego
Mark Hodges [email protected]
California Jaguar Owners Club of Los
Los Angeles Jim Friel 909-597-6669 [email protected]
California Jaguar Associate Group
San Francisco
Dorothy Smith 602-549-9799 [email protected]
California Sacramento Jaguar Club Sacramento
Susan Starch 916-878-6136 [email protected]
Colorado Rocky Mountain Jaguar Club Denver
Dwight Eisnach 303-794-6443 [email protected]
Utah Wasatch Mountain Jaguar Register
Salt Lake City
Jim Klekas 801-971-6060 [email protected]
Nevada Reno Jaguar Club Reno Mike Johnson 775-720-2043 [email protected]
California Inland Empire Jaguar Club Temecula
Mike Zavos 858-518-5898 [email protected]
Colorado Jaguar Club of Southern
Colorado Springs
Don Yowell 719-471-4098 [email protected]
Arizonia Jaguar Club of Northern Arizona Sedona
Marty Ross 928-266-5790 [email protected]
New Mexico
New Mexico Jaguar Club Albuquerque
Gregory Shuman 505-792-3630 [email protected]
SoCal Monthly Events (if you have an event to add please send to [email protected]) San Diego Cars and Coffee is a monthly gathering conveniently located in Miramar San Diego Cars and Coffee -Home | Facebook Every Saturday morning South OC Cars & Coffee San Clemente Outlets South OC Cars and Coffee -Home | Facebook
Every Friday, April through September Crusin’ Grand, Escondido facebook.com/cruisinggrand Each Thursday of the Month June-August La Mesa Car Show La Mesa Village, La Mesa 50s cars along La Mesa Blvd lmvma.com
Breaking News! JLR Increases JCNA Special Discount
JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE AN INCREASE TO
THE PRIVATE OFFER PROGRAM
MEMBERS OF JCNA IN AMERICA ARE NOW ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIAL PRICING OF 10%
BELOW MSRP ON SELECT JAGUAR AND LAND ROVER MODELS
PLEASE SEE FULL DETAILS IN THE LINK BELOW AND FORWARD TO
MEMBERS ACCORDINGLY
JCNA members are now eligible for 10% below JLR’s Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (see the Terms and Conditions). This is for ‘select’ Jaguar and Land Rover models, but in practice includes almost every 2019-2020 models including F-Type and I-Pace, subject to availability. SVR models, being limited editions, are not included. This program may also be combined with other offers or deals you negotiate, so go see your local retailer for more information. For details and online entry form, follow this link: Jaguar Land Rover Private Offer Program
Jaguar
Model Year Models (All)* Customer Base Price**
2019 / 2020 XE 10% below MSRP
2019 / 2020 XF 10% below MSRP
2019 XJ 10% below MSRP
2019 / 2020 F-TYPE 10% below MSRP
2019 / 2020 E-PACE 10% below MSRP
2019 / 2020 F-PACE 10% below MSRP
2019 / 2020 I-PACE 10% below MSRP
Land Rover
Model Year Models (All)* Customer Base Price**
2019 / 2020 Discovery Sport 10% below MSRP
2019 / 2020 Discovery 10% below MSRP
2019 / 2020 Range Rover Evoque 10% below MSRP
2019 / 2020 Range Rover Velar 10% below MSRP
2019 / 2020 Range Rover Sport 5% below MSRP
2019 / 2020 Range Rover 5% below MSRP
* Subject to vehicle availability and retailer participation. SVR models excluded.
** Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) excludes destination/handling charge ($995 for XE, XF and E-PACE, Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport; $1,025 for XJ, F-TYPE, F-PACE, I-PACE, Discovery and Range Rover Velar; $1,295 for Range Rover and Range Rover Sport), tax, title, license, and retailer fees, all due at signing, and optional equipment. Retailer price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. See your participating Jaguar or Land Rover Retailer for details.
Vehicle Price All participants will receive a base purchase price of 5% or 10% below the selected vehicle's Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP Subtotal). See Terms & Conditions below and your local retailer for more information.
Classic Showcase is pleased to announce the opening of the Coventry Foundation's West Coast library and tool-loan program, hosted at our facility in Oceanside, CA. This program is now open and available for current JCNA Club members and Coventry Foundation Patrons and Sponsors. The library is featuring the original factory workshop and parts manuals, as well as a great
selection of Jaguar reference materials. We are asking for your help and assistance in reaching out to the many club members that could benefit from this program. Can
you please publish this in your next newsletter and website so it can reach all members of your club? Let us know if you have any questions or comments – we are open to your suggestions and thank you for your time.
Jaguar Club of Southern Arizona
48th Annual Concours d’Elegance
October 24, 2020
This event is a great opportunity for you to show your beautiful Jaguar and compete for awards and acclamation. As usual, our Concours is sanctioned by the Jaguar Clubs of North America. This means you can compete for awards nationally in the class of your particular Jaguar. We expect entrants from throughout the southwest US. The Concours will be held again at La Encantada shopping plaza conveniently located at Campbell Avenue and Skyline Drive in Tucson. Trailer parking and security will be provided as in years past. There will be a Friday night mixer and Saturday night awards dinner at North Italia restaurant, all in the La Encantada shopping plaza. The JCSA web site at https://jcsaz.com/concours-registration/ contains all the details of this event, including registration information. All questions to Concours Chair: Cameron Sheahan, [email protected]
EVENTS SCHEDULE
Friday, October 23 Reception
6:00pm at North Italia restaurant in the La Encantada shopping plaza
$32/person including tax and tip, cash bar
Saturday, October 24 Concours d’Elegance
La Encantada shopping plaza, 2905 E Skyline Drive, Tucson
Cars should arrive between 8am and 9am. Judging will begin at 10am and completed by 12
noon. Owners must be present when their car is judged.
Saturday, October 24 Lunch
Try one of the fine local restaurants at La Encantada such as Firebirds Grill, North Italia, RA Sushi Bar,
Savaya Coffee, Humble Pie, Blanco
Saturday, October 24 Awards Banquet
6:00pm at North Italia restaurant on the back patio in the La Encantada shopping plaza
$60/person, five menu choices available, cash bar
Hotel accommodations
Embassy Suites, 3110 E. Skyline Drive across from La Encantada.
We have 10 rooms reserved at $149/night. This includes a cooked-to-order breakfast and a nightly
cocktail reception.
Reservations must be made by October 1, 2020, to receive the $149 rate. Reference the Jaguar Club block or group
code JAG.
Please call the hotel directly at 520-352-4000, not their 800 number.
The July-August 2020 Newsletter is available through the link below. It will open a PDF version which you can
view or download to your computer.
https://mcusercontent.com/167ddbea2ef9af06cff01d039/files/27590fd2-38f3-4faf-8731-
3e8c7c94ef9b/July_August_2020.pdf
The newsletter is also available on the JCSA web site:
https://jcsaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/July-August_2020.pdf
IEJC is proud to welcome our newest sponsor
Please click on the link and visit Clive and the gang for all your Jaguar needs
Enjoy your Jaguar even more with a Membership in the IEJC The Inland Empire Jaguar Club is a group of people that want to get the most from their Jaguar automobile and from their club. This group of Jaguar owners enjoys frequent JCNA club-events, scenic weekend-drives,
social gatherings at the classiest venues in the area, long walks on the beach… You get the
idea – we like to have FUN. Plus, we host one of the finest annual Concours d’Elegance on
the west coast to show off our prized cars. The IEJC is a small club, and we need you to help make our organization grow. Please sign up today. Our Club is the host of the Wine Country Concours, a JCNA-sanctioned
event that gathers Jaguars from all around the Southwest in October. For detailed information on IEJC Events, please contact Mike Zavos at (858) 518-5898 or [email protected] Membership Application: Name:_______________________________ Address:_____________________________ ____________________________________ Jaguars Owned: Year & Model ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Email: _______________________________ Monthly newsletter, Felis Onca, will be emailed to you. $70 for full membership $30 for associate membership (already in a JCNA affiliate club) Send to: IEJC Mike Zavos Membership Director 2149 Saffron Way Fallbrook, CA 92028
IEJC/ JCNA Member Benefits Here’s what our low-cost membership fee buys
Camaraderie / Fun: The opportunity to enjoy camaraderie in many ways with others who share the love of the Jaguar marque
12 full months of JCNA membership, including an official membership card and all of the benefits associated with membership including these herein and others too numerous to list
12 full months of membership in local affiliate regional clubs of Jaguar Clubs of North America (JCNA); or if preferred Member-at-Large status without local participation
12 full months of JCNA membership for spouse or partner. Our memberships always include spouses.
Special memberships available for “Young Enthusiasts” (Adults between 19-24 years) Monthly meetings to learn, share and just be with fellow enthusiasts Fun trips each month organized by our special Event Team. There’s something for everyone.
Annual General Meeting (AGM) opportunity to meet others from around the nation, attend really fun events, participate in competitions, serve as local club designate, etc.
Annual Special events that vary by local club and region Regional and Annual Concours d’Elegance events to show your Jag, see other Jags, earn points and compete with fellow members from around the nation
Opportunity to attend and participate in JCNA National Challenge Championships events that offer a plethora of attractions, competitions, etc. to suit every desire
Discounts on Heritage certificates Concours, Rallies, Slalom programs New Jaguar Foundation which will enhance services provided by JCNA – details being formed
Financial:
Discounts on parts, labor and merchandise from our participating Jaguar dealerships Instant savings off of the final negotiated price for the purchase or lease of a new Jaguar for current members after 12 consecutive months of membership. Savings of up to $1,000 on the purchase or lease of any new Jaguar (For 2014; discounts were granted up to $4500 depending upon model chosen). See JCNA.com for details
Discounts on and special insurance for your beloved cat through Hagerty Insurance. Applies to most states. Some states are exempt by law. Discounts of 5% through JCNA membership.
Club Trophy buy-back program so no guessing for local club leadership with 1-day shipping
Communication:
Full year subscription to the renowned Jaguar Journal, a bi-monthly publication with regional, national and international information pertaining to all matters of Jaguar. The Jaguar Journal alone is a tremendous value for your membership dues.
Full year subscription to our own local newsletter to keep you in the know with great articles, calendar of events, and newsworthy items of interest
Opportunity to submit articles to national and local newsletters Some local club affiliates produce Regional Membership Directory of names, vehicles and contact information for other members to confidentially retain as a resource for connecting with other members for sharing a multitude of matters, such as technical care, advice, etc. Also includes our club’s by-laws, leadership and committee chairs, etc.
Excellent website – www.jcna.com. JCNA Shoppe with rare and desirable Jaguar publications, regalia, etc. at fire sale prices. Great service and delivery.
Jaguar Repair / Technical / Maintenance / Care:
Free Tech Line Help and Forum Advice with Jaguar expert via toll-free access to technical advice, 24/7, to help you maintain, service, condition or repair your Jaguar
Free technical advice from fellow members Free tool loan program from JCNA
Participation / Competition / Points:
Opportunity to compete locally, regionally and nationally for JCNA points and awards in various special events such as Slaloms, Rallies and Concourses
JCNA Official Membership Card that identifies members for competition, participation and fun
Confidence of knowing you have liability insurance for all sanctioned JCNA events Opportunity to be a part of the leadership in the regional and national club Regional and National Awards at end of year
Becoming an IEJC Member is easy!
For quick payment use the PayPal link below:
Or send your payment to: IEJC 2149 Saffron Way Fallbrook CA 92028
Inland Empire Jaguar Club No meeting minutes for June 2020
Membership Type Dues
Full Member (includes you & spouse/other) - $70
Associate Membership (already in another JCNA club) - $30
EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS With Associate Membership
SDJAG.COM IEJC.COM JOCLA.COM
Since you’re already members of one of these great clubs and you’ve paid your
annual JCNA membership fees why not take advantage of becoming
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS of one or more of these other great clubs?
Associate Membership offers the same advantage as your home club offers at
approximately half the dues of home club membership while helping to
support these other great California clubs!
Make new Jaguar friends while experiencing new venues in unchartered
territories! Find out more about each of these clubs by click the link below
each of the club logo the simply contact the Membership Chairs listed below
and sign up!
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Club Membership Chair Email Phone
Jan Diego Jaguar Club
Nedra Rummell [email protected] (760) 519-5400
Jaguar Owners Club, Los Angeles
Donte Neal [email protected] (562) 704-2531
Inland Empire Jaguar Club
Mike Zavos [email protected] (858) 518-5898
Bay Area Jaguar Associate Group
Phil Endless [email protected] (650) 854-4445
