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Queensland
JAGUAR Driver
Official Journal of the
Jaguar Drivers' Club of
Queensland January - February
Web edition
2016
Queensland Jaguar Driver January - February 2016 Web Edition
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Queensland Jaguar Driver January - February 2016
Bi-Monthly Magazine of the Jaguar Drivers’ Club of Queensland
We have been having a mechanical time, getting the Contents
red XJS ready for competition in 2016. The gearbox was
known to be leaking when we bought the car, through JDCQ Club Calendar for January / February / March 4
the speedo drive fitting. The previous owner told us
how the fitting had come away during a race and the JDCQ Australia Day - Cormorant Bay 5
gear oil had leaked out. They put the fitting back in Jaguar Life with President Tony Herald 6
and carried on, but it still leaked quite a lot.
We planned to remove the gearbox, it detaches from the National Rally 2016 Caloundra 7
engine with the bell housing. This means removing the JDCQ Award Winners 2015 8
starter motor, held to the bell housing by 2 bolts. I just
happened to read an article in a Jaguar magazine that I Historian’s Message and Sporting Calendar 2016 10
borrowed from the JDCQ library, about removing the New JDCQ Committee, & Membership News 11
starter from an XJS. 1 bolt is immediately easy to see
and get at under the car. Fit a socket and out it comes. Gold Coast Register report 12
The other bolt, above the starter is hidden, completely Wide Bay & Burnett Register report 13
invisible, can only be felt for. The magazine article told Library full catologue of books & DVDs 14-19
me that this hidden bolt might not be the same size
as the bottom bolt and might even be the only metre Darling Downs Show & Shine Xmas Lunch 20
bolt on the car. Some XJS have need of 11mm socket Sunshine Coast trip to the XJC muster 21
for this one bolt whereas the bottom was nearly always
a 9/16 socket. What a querk! Only Jaguar (Leyland) The Jaguar XJC story 22
could have done this, I bet there’s been some angst and XJC Muster report 24
choice words over that one.
We removed the gearbox from the XJS and dismantled Mark II Burblings with Robin Todd 26
the speedo drive. What we found was that, the previous Monocoque Register 2016 plans & Xmas Lunch 27
owners in their haste to get back in the race, they had
not pushed the speedo drive fitting into the gearbox Jaguar Crossword Puzzle 28
enough. It might have felt OK as the locking bolt went Website Log-on, Peaks Crossing & Prestige workshop 29
into a groove to stop the drive falling out again but it Nuts & Bolts with Bill McMonagle 30
was the wrong groove. We found that the locking bolt
had be forced into the O ring groove, destroying the Tales of the Yellow E-Type 32
ring and damaging the groove too much for it to take The Hill, report from Noosa hillclimb 35
another O ring. But, we have no need for a speedo in
a car that doesn’t go on the highway, so we made up a Unveiling the Jaguar Bond cars 36
brass plug with an O ring groove and a dimple recess Trade Adverts 37
for the lock bolt. Job done. Whilst we had the gearbox Classified Advertisements 38
on the bench, we completely dismantled it to see all the
roller bearings, ball races, gears and synchro hubs etc. JDCQ Committees and Officials 40
Fitted new bearings and oil seals, otherwise all OK. Model Registers & Contacts 41
We did, however, have a seized rear brake calliper. We
couldn’t push 1 piston back into the housing even with Membership Application Form 42
a lever bar. Then, after removing the rear suspension
assembly complete and taking off the calliper, we
tried using a G clamp across 2 blocks of wood, still no
movement. We tried a bigger clamp, nothing. We put it
into the vice and wound that up, got a bar and wound
some more. Then there was a bang and the top of the
vice whizzed off across the shed. When those rear brake
callipers seize, they are really jammed!
Patron Bill Pitt
Queenslander. Touring car champion in 1961.
Past President of CAMS Photo Clive Arnold
Raced Jaguars including XK120, D type and Mk 1
Cover Picture Next Jaguar Driver Magazine.
Lloyd & Lorraine Anderson’s SS100 at Peaks Deadlines for March - April 2016
Crossing. Closing Date for Contributions 24th February
Photo by Scott Nelson of TPR Media Classifieds Deadline 21st February
Life Members
Margaret Rowse, Roslyn Bendeich, Ron Gaudion, Graham Hein, George & Loy Latimer
Peter Lehrke, Perry Murray, John & Monica Tupicoff, Tony & Karen Herald,
Peter & Michelle Drew, Len & Joan Henderson Colin Galley Kieran & Marianne Lillis
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January 2016 Calendar.
Tuesday 19th January Classic XJ Register Coffee to Lunch
Meet at 10.00 am. City Golf Club, South Street, Toowoomba
Monday 25th January Gold Coast Monthly Meeting
Meet at Ashmore Tavern, Ashmore for 7.00pm
Tuesday 26th January JDCQ Australia Day Picnic
By the Wivenhoe Dam at Cormorant Bay, see next page
Tuesday 26th January E & F type Register Breakfast Run en-route to Australia Day Picnic
Meet at Oxley Bunnings 05.50. See details next page
February 2016 Calendar.
tba Wide Bay & Burnett Lavender Shop Run
There is a plan to go to the lavender shop in Bundy which will please the girls and then on to the Bundy RSL for lunch.
Rhonda will advise details at a later date.
Wednesday 3rd February Gold Coast Mid-week run
Contact Terry Cooper for details 5594 4688 terry.cooper5@bigpond.com.au
Wednesday 10th February Classic Monocoque Register Lunch run
Meet at Club Hotel, Clifton at 11.30 for 12 noon
Sunday 14th February Darling Downs Run & Picnic Lunch
Scenic run to Lake Broadwater, near Dalby.
Meet at Chalk Drive, Toowoomba at 09.00 for 09.30 departure.
BYO morning tea, picnic lunch, chairs & everything.
Sunday 14th February Gold Coast Breakfast run
Breakfast Run to Binnaburra Lodge
A full buffet breakfast will be provided with tea or coffee for $ 20 per Head.
For details contact Ron Gaudion on 5579 9098.
Date: Sunday 14th February 2016
Meet at: Arthur Earle Park at 8am for an 8.30am departure
Tuesday 16th February Brisbane Register AGM
At Yeronga Services Club, 391 Fairfield Road, Yeronga. 7.30pm
Tuesday 23rd February Classic XJ Register Coffee to Lunch
Meet at 10.00 am. Inferno, Ruthven Street, Toowoomba
Monday 29th February Gold Coast Monthly Meeting
Meet at Ashmore Tavern, Ashmore for 7.00pm
March 2016 Calendar.
Wednesday 2nd March Gold Coast Mid-week run
Contact David Willmott for details. 0408 455 249 davidanthony56@hotmail.com
Wednesday 9th March Classic Monocoque Register Lunch Run
Meet at the Warwick Golf Club at 11.30 for 12 noon
Tuesday 15th March Classic XJ Register Coffee to Lunch
Meet at 10.00 am. Camp Fire Cafe, 10522 New England Hwy, Highfields
Sunday 20th March Gold Coast Lunch run
Contact Terry Cooper for details 5594 4688 terry.cooper5@bigpond.com.au
Monday 29th March Gold Coast Monthly Meeting
Meet at Ashmore Tavern, Ashmore for 7.00pm
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The 2016 JDCQ Australia Day Picnic
Celebrate Australia day with your Jag!
Enjoy a picnic with your JDCQ friends.
Date: Australia Day - Tuesday 26th January 2016
Venue: Cormorant Bay at Wivenhoe Dam.
Cormorant Bay offers very pleasant picnic amenities with wonderful views of Wivenhoe Dam. There is plenty of shade
with ample tables and seating benches. Drinking water is on site as are electric BBQ facilities. There is a café at Cormorant
Bay which is open on public holidays.
Who Can Attend? This event is for all JDCQ club members and their guests, however, we certainly extend a warm welcome
those who are interested in joining our club to come along. We hope that you join our club. New members are encouraged
to attend.
Bring: Your Jag! Bring morning tea to enjoy and or share.
Bring: Tea or coffee, cold drinks
Bring: Tablecloths, cutlery (if required), plates and perhaps your own chairs.
Lunch: Electric BBQs on site at Cormorant Bay should you wish to “throw a few shrimps (or a lamb chop) on the barby”.
Please bring you own BBQ utensils, tongs, plates, cooking oils and dressings
Don’t Bring: Glass! For the safety of others, SEQWater who manage the park, request that we not bring glass drinking
vessels. Plastic is best for safety.
Arrive at Cormorant Bay between 10.30am and 11.00am for a ‘meet & greet’ morning tea and relaxing day to follow.
Travel: It is proposed that we travel to Wivenhoe Dam in Jaguar convoys. Choose the following or come on your own:
1. Goupong Park at Redbank – please arrive from 9.00am for a 9.30am departure. Gold Coast Register members are invited
to assemble at this point. Travel will be via the Ipswich bypass and the Brisbane Valley Highway – distance 50kms (app).
2. Albany Creek Tavern car park, 730 Albany Creek Road - arrive from 8.30am for a departure at 9.00am (sharp). Travel
will be via Samford, Mt Glorious and Splityard Creek Road.
3. Caboolture (Meet in King St. just before the Caboolture Swimming Pool) – arrive 8.30am for a 9.00am (sharp) depar-
ture. Travel via Kilcoy and Somerset Dam then through Esk.
4. Toowoomba Register members – it is suggested that those coming from Toowoomba will travel via Gatton to Lowood
and on to Fernvale and Wivenhoe Dam.
Directions: The turnoff into the Cormorant Bay Park is on your right immediately before you proceed over the dam wall
(if you are travelling from the south, eg Ipswich, Fernvale).
For those travelling from the North it is on your left just after crossing the Wivenhoe dam wall on the Brisbane Valley
Highway
See you there! This event is for club members and their guests.
E & F type - Early Drive And Breakfast - Tuesday 26th January 2016
Our drive and breakfast happens before the JDCQ Australia Day Function At Wivenhoe Dam.
Our breakfast venue is Julies At The Rectory, Esk, and attendees are encouraged to go to the JDCQ picnic at the dam
afterwards (it’s not compulsory).
All drivers in any car are welcome.
Either: Meet at 5:50 am for 6:00 am departure, at Bunnings, corner Ipswich Motorway and Blunder Road, Oxley
Or: Drive directly to Julies at 85 Ipswich Street, Esk for 8:00 am.
RSVP by email: clivea2@bigpond.com 3278 5165 or 0403 054 846
Any questions? Contact Clive Arnold
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Jaguar Life
President Tony Herald
By the time you read this the JDCQ AGM will finally have been held, reports accepted and elections for committee
positions completed. Unfortunately, due to a lack of attendees the original AGM, set for 24th November had to be
abandoned and an alternative date set, the 14th December.
The AGM has been difficult to conduct for the last few years with low attendance meaning the constitutionally defined
quorum is difficult to attain. This year that has been exacerbated by the fact that members are used to attending
Brisbane Register meetings but not the JDCQ meetings. In fact there is only one JDCQ meeting a year nowadays,
and that is the AGM. The situation we faced this year is likely to be repeated so the committee will need to find an
alternative to expecting members to attend a night time meeting. A number of changes are being considered for our
constitution, to take account of the role technology can play nowadays, perhaps the answer lies in a further change for
conducting AGM’s in a different way. We shall see and you will be consulted on any proposals before changes are put to
a vote of our members.
Despite this it is pleasing to say that, not only have the entire JDCQ committee elected to continue on for another
year, but we also have two new committee members, from Gympie, who will look after regalia and our Facebook
presence. I am particularly pleased that we now have a Regalia Officer after several years without one because I believe
through regalia we create a common identity for club members. Whilst the details haven’t been worked through yet the
acquisition and sale of regalia will be carried out quite differently to the past methods. The club will no longer carry
stocks of product, which often had meant left over items which couldn’t be sold, however arrangements will be put in
place to provide club branded items economically and promptly – watch this space.
Elsewhere in this magazine you will find a full list of the new committee and AGM reports. On a personal note, I elected
to continue on in my role as President to see the National Rally through to a successful conclusion and to continue to
introduce subtle improvements in the way the club operates. Not forgotten is our goal of monthly magazines, we aren’t
there yet but we want to be before 2016 is out.
Our next event is the Australia Day picnic, again at the very scenic location of Cormorant Bay Park on Wivenhoe
Dam. It is a lovely spot and we have an area reserved for us with ample facilities, free electric barbeques, large and small
shelters and plenty of nearby parking. This year we will have some free drinks and other fare left over from the AGM
sausage sizzle. So no excuses, see you there on 26th January.
The other biggy on our calendar is the Jaguar National Rally 2016 at Caloundra. The rally committee have been hard
at work all year planning this event and the next few months will be putting the finishing touches to what will be a
memorable national rally. Registrations are well and truly open and we have a considerable number already booked in.
Make sure you don’t leave it too long to register, just jump onto the rally website www.jaguarnationalrally2016.org.au
and you can do it all on line.
That’s all from me this time. I trust you and your families had a fabulous Christmas and will have a wonderful 2016.
Take care and stay safe
Tony Herald
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JDCQ 2015 Award Winners
Each year a number of awards are presented at end of year functions to members who have excelled at their participation
or contribution to JDCQ events and management. The awards are handed out at Christmas functions and this year
award winners came from three different registers so were presented at several Christmas functions. Once again this
article has been compiled to directly recognise those achievers and to let all club members know who in the club is
participating and contributing to keeping the JDCQ spirit alive.
Club Member of the Year for 2015
Awarded to our club President, Tony Herald (Bris). This award is based
on points gained via the JDCQ point score system for attendance at
and organising of events, service on committee and contribution to
the JDCQ magazine, Queensland Jaguar Driver. Tony was presented
with his award by 2015 Brisbane
Register Chair, Allan Hilless at
the Brisbane Xmas Party.
Female Club Member of the Year.
For 2015 was awarded to Gold
Coast member Di Cooper. This
award is similarly calculated and
is the Danielle Herald Memorial
Tony Herald receiving the Club Member of Award. Di is an active club
the Year award from Allan Hilless member both attending and (with
hubby Terry) an organiser of many
outings for the Gold Coast Register.
Di was awarded the trophy by Tony
Herald at the Gold Coast Register
Xmas Extravaganza.
Di Cooper receiving the Danielle
Herald Memorial Award for Female
Club Champion for 2015 Club Member of the Year
Once again Max Parnell. During 2015 Max,
from the Sunshine Coast, has consistently and
successfully campaigned his racing Mk1 Jaguar
in competitive events throughout Queensland
and New South Wales. Max has won this award
on four previous occasions. Max was unable
to attend a Christmas function last year so
was awarded the trophy, with accompanying
plaques, for 2014 and 2015, at the Sunshine
Coast Register Xmas Lunch.
Max Parnell receiving the
Club Champion Trophy
from President Tony Herald New member of the Year
Each year we also look at those members who have
joined the club during the year. All are eligible for
the Fred Donges Encouragement Award which
recognises the new member who has had the greatest
participation for the year. This year the award was
presented to Richard and Caroline Mercer from
the Gold Coast Register. A delighted Richard and Richard and Caroline Mercer with
Caroline were presented with their award by Tony their New Member of the Year
Herald at the Gold Coast Xmas Extravaganza. award
Badge of Merit
This year the Badge of Merit was awarded to three significant and long term
contributors.
Brisbane register member and Treasurer Joy Cooper received her Badge of Merit from
Chair Allan Hilless at the Brisbane Xmas Lunch. Joy has been pivotal in the conduct
and communication of the Brisbane Register since its formation. For many years Joy has
Joy Cooper receiving her BOM consistently assisted at many events always helping with a smile.
from Allan Hilless
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Badge of Merit
Gold Coast register members Terry and Di Cooper
were awarded their Badges of Merit by outgoing Gold
Coast Chair Ray Howlett. Terry and Di have for several
years served on committee and organised many monthly
outings, mainly mid week, for the Gold Coast register.
They are a very popular couple who have contributed
much to the Gold Coast members.
Terry and Di Cooper receiving their BOM
from Ray Howlett
Model Register of the Year
Each year a trophy is awarded to the secretary of the Model Register
which has been most active throughout the year. The 2015award was
again presented to Clive Arnold for the E Type Register. Clive and
Tony Nelson have organised very successful driving runs and lunches
throughout the year. Clive received the trophy from President Tony
Clive Arnold receives the Register of the Herald at the Brisbane Christmas Function.
Year Award for the E & F Type Register
Congratulations to all of the deserving winners and a big thank you from all JDCQ members for your contribution
throughout 2015.
A Note on the Trophies:
The JDCQ has two trophy cabinets housed in the showroom of Col Galley’s Kirkfare Classics. All of the perpetual
trophies are now on display in those cabinets so that all can see them whenever they visit the showroom. The individual
award winners were all given a plaque indicating that they had won their award in 2015.
The perpetual trophies contain much of the club’s history and this is now being safely preserved in our own secure
cabinets. We thank Col for providing a home for this important club memorabilia.
First of the 40 Year Memberships
On a final note: 2015 marked the 40th anniversary of the formation of the JDCQ. While membership anniversary
badges are traditionally handed out by register chairs at the Xmas functions, this year was the first year that the 40 year
membership badge could be awarded and just two members were eligible to receive the inaugural 40 year badges.
Founding member Margaret Rowse was
presented with her 40 year badge by President
Tony Herald at her home in Esk, just prior to 40 year member Perry Murray was presented with his 40 year
the Darling Downs Show and Shine. badge by Tony at the Darling Downs Show and Shine Xmas
Lunch party.
Congratulations to both Margaret and Perry for achieving this very significant milestone in the club.
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2015 Report from Historian, Ray Carter
Club member Tony Herald with 297 points
Runner up is Terry Cooper
Sporting person of the year Max Parnell with 240 points
With Perry Rolton as running up
New member of the year - Gold Coast members Richard and Caroline Mercer
And Dale Dimmack next .
Register for the year was the E Type register.
All points that are advised to me up to and including 31st October 2015
To All Event Organisers
2016 points have started to accumulate.
To make sure that all participants’ scores are entered, it is necessary to make sure that your attendance forms show
who has attended, who has organized and what car is driven. With sporting events please show the above plus if the
attendance was as entrant or spectator
Points are accumulated for all above.
Cheers Ray Carter, Historian
Sporting Calender 2016
Date Event Location
Thurs 4th February GEAR trackday Lakeside
Sat 20th February Historic Racing CC -Try-Test-Training Day Morgan Park, Warwick
Sun 21st February Historic Racing Car Club, Supersprints Morgan Park, Warwick
Sat/Sun 12th/13th March CAMS State Championship races round 1 Morgan Park, Warwick
Thurs 17th March GEAR trackday Queensland Raceway
Thurs 7th April GEAR trackday Queensland Raceway
Sat/Sun 9th/10th April Warwick Sporting Car Club, B series Sprints Morgan Park, Warwick
Sat/Sun 30th April/1st May Qld Racing Drivers Championship - round 2 Queensland Raceway
Sat/Sun 30th April/1st May Historic Racing Car Club, Autumn Races Morgan Park, Warwick.
Thurs 12th May GEAR trackday Lakeside
Sat/Sun 21st/22nd May Warwick Sporting Car Club, B series Sprints Morgan Park, Warwick
Sat/Sun 28th/29th May CAMS State Championship races - round 2 Morgan Park, Warwick
Thurs 9th June GEAR trackday Lakeside
Sat/Sun 2nd/3rd July Historic Racing Club, Historic Qld Races Morgan Park, Warwick
Wed 13th July GEAR trackday Queensland Raceway
Fri/Sat/Sun 15th/16th/17th July Lakeside Touring Car Classic races Lakeside
Sat/Sun 16th/17th July Warwick Sporting Car Club, B series Sprints Morgan Park, Warwick
Thurs 11th August GEAR trackday Lakeside
Sat/Sun 20th / 21st August Leyburn Historic Sprints Leyburn
Sat/Sun 3rd/4th September CAMS State Championship races - round 3 Morgan Park, Warwick
Thurs 8th September GEAR trackday Lakeside
Sat/Sun 10th/11th September Warwick Sporting Car Club, B series Sprints Morgan Park, Warwick
Sat/Sun 17th/18th September Historic Racing Car Club, Historic Races Lakeside
Thurs 27th October GEAR trackday Queensland Raceway
Sat/Sun 12th/13th November Historic Racing Car Club ”The Hill” hillclimb Tinbeerwar, Noosa
Thurs 17th November GEAR trackday Queensland Raceway
Sat/Sun 19th/20th November CAMS State Championship races - round 4 Morgan Park, Warwick
Thurs 8th December GEAR trackday Lakeside
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10Your New JDCQ Committee for the year ahead
Following the nominations presented at the AGM, the committee for 2016
Perry Rolton, Tony Brett, Ian Lind, Alan Hannah, Tony Herald, Paul Lucas, Ray Hodges, Gary Clark
Editor, Treasurer, Secretary, Sporting President, Web Master, Librarian, Membership
& Regional Liaison
Jamie Cook Debra Cook Ray Carter
Regalia Face-book co-ordinator Historian
Membership News With Gary Clark
Hi Club Members
The club would like to welcome the following new members
who have joined recently:
Tony Chittenden & Susan Callaghan Gold Coast
Trevor Andersen & Glenys Benson Capricornia
Roger & Margaret Gibson Gold Coast
Jason & Nada Goebel Brisbane
Charlie & Sandy Provis Brisbane
Brian McKenzie Brisbane
Chris & Marlene Millard Capricornia
Joseph Kadar Gold Coast
Mark & Michelle Muir Gold Coast
Robert Junner Brisbane
Our club now has 423 members belonging to the Regional Registers as follows:
Brisbane 204
Capricornia 15
Darling Downs 31
Gold Coast 97
Mackay 9
Sunshine Coast 53
Wide Bay Burnett 14
That’s all for now
Gary Clark
Membership Officer
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11MONTHLY MEETINGS
Gold Coast Register HELD AT ASHMORE TAVERN, ASHMORE
The October meeting was opened at 7.00pm by the Chairman, Ray Howlett, who warmly welcomed all members, and
especially welcomed back (after a long residence overseas) Roger and Margaret Gibson.
Our resident Tour Guide, David Willmott, (again with prompting) described our month’s events as follows: A lovely
mid-week run to Windaroo Tavern, via Lower Beechmont for morning tea. The lunch was superb in the newly decorated,
air-conditioned Tavern, and what made it extra special was the Senior’s Discount! A spectacular day was held at David
and Robyn Hughes’ magnificent property in Tuckombil, with the beautiful scenery enjoyed by all members who attended,
some of whom came from other Registers, to socialise and show off their beautiful Jaguars! After a character-building
but beautiful drive organised by the Kup-Ferroths, most of us showed up (in one piece) to see the F-Type and the XK150
(proudly shown by Roger and Margaret Gibson) winning top prizes. Fantastic hospitality by the Hughes’ and a wonderful
array of food (quite unusual for Jag Club events!) made the whole day a brilliant event, and sincere thanks must go to
David and Robyn for allowing us into their home, Robin and Junita for the fabulous run, and of course the Coopers for
their mid-week extravaganza! Debbie Duncan - Secretary
Marilyn’s Sunday Roast at Cedar Lake Resort
Wednesday Run to Calypso Bay, Irish Tavern
Gold Coast Xmas Spectacular. Photos from Robin Kup-Ferroth
Breakfast Run 2016
The first event for 2016 will be a Breakfast Run to the Binnaburra Lodge on Sunday 14th February. A full buffet
breakfast will be provided with tea or coffee for $ 20 per Head. For details contact Ron Gaudion on 5579 9098.
Date: Sunday 14th February 2016
Meet at: Arthur Earle Park
Time: Assemble 8am for an 8.30am departure
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12Wide Bay Burnett Register With Bill Buckley & Rhonda Thrush
Photos by Paul Mittelheuser
G,day
Our November meeting was held in the Grand Hotel at Biggenden. We
began the day in the park in Childers where we had smoko. Then a nice
run to Biggenden for a lunchtime meeting.
After lunch we moved on to Peter Huth’s Citroen collection at Gayndah
where we spent a couple of hours looking at his collection. These cars were
way ahead of their time with some of the features only recently being added
to modern cars. Anyone planning to go to the national rally with a caravan
or tent is welcome to setup in Peters back yard which has the facilities and
is a pleasant spot. We have had a barbeque there.
After leaving Peter we struck the mother of all storms which
was over us all the way back to Maryborough. The wipers
couldn’t cope and it was impossible to see, the road was
flooded in many places, I honestly have never seen rain like
it and travelling speed was only about 60kph or less, nearer
to Maryborough you could raise it to 70. Like Paul says, we
are getting too bloody old for this type of driving.
Those going to Gladstone will be meeting up in the pie
shop in Gin Gin for lunch on the Saturday and arriving in
Gladstone in mid afternoon. Sunday morning breakfast is
planned at a pub in Gladstone and then the run home.
This is Paul Mittlehauser’s story.
Paul had a terrible trip home from Gayndah with torrential rain
for over an hour, couldn’t see the road so followed the centre
line, when visible. The XK is so low, it ploughed through the
water just like a boat with water pouring up over the car. Most
of the trip was travelled at 50kph, horrible. Paul spent most of
the next day with the XK on ramps taking the front undershield
off to get the debris out, even a couple of small stones were in
there. There was also a branch embedded in the spoiler section.
Luckily, no damage.
Plans for 2016
February there is a plan to go to the lavender shop in Bundy which will please the girls and then on to the Bundy RSL
for lunch. Rhonda will advise details at a later date.
The planned run to see the Bowden collection will need to be postponed indefinitely as we alone cannot make up the
numbers required. We need time to try and get members from other registers to join with us to make up the numbers.
Regards Bill
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13Library News
with Club Librarian - Ray Hodges
The JDCQ Queensland Library has the following list of books, workshop manuals and DVD’s.
JDCQ members may borrow them free of charge for a month ($5.00 deposit required).
Queensland Regional Register members and those who find it difficult to attend Brisbane or Gold Coast
General Meetings can enquire about our mail order service which operates on a user pay basis.
A small cross section of books & DVD’s are available at the Brisbane & Gold Coast meetings (about 7-10).
If members require a particular book, DVD etc. please submit a lend request via our web site or contact the
Librarian by phone: 3820 7681 or email: library@jagqld.org.au and if available you will be able to collect it
at the next meeting.
If you see a new book or DVD that would be of interest to Club members please let the Librarian know
as the Committee is always interested in expanding the library with quality books and DVD’s.
The Library is also happy to receive donations of material to share with other members.
Lists of current material in the library are printed each year in the January or February issues of Queensland
JAGUAR Driver. Regular updates to the lists are also posted to our web site at www.jagqld.org.au
Check out the Library which can be found under Resources; you can then make a Lend Request to
obtain the material. New material can also be found on our club Facebook page.
Brooklands Books
These books have been compiled as a handy reference work of material from the publishers of Autocar,
Motor, Practical Motorist and other world leading motoring journals covering road tests and other stories.
Number Title Compiled By
BB01 Jaguar (SS) Cars 1937 - 1947 R. M. Clarke
BB02 Jaguar & SS Cars 1931 - 1951 R. M. Clarke
BB03 Jaguar Cars 1951 - 1957 R. M. Clarke
BB04 Jaguar Mk 2 1959 - 1969 R. M. Clarke
BB05 Daimler SP250 Sports V8 250 Saloon 1959 - 1969 R. M. Clarke
BB06 Jaguar Cars 1961 - 1964 R. M. Clarke
BB07 Jaguar XKE Collection No.1 1961 - 1974 R. M. Clarke
BB08 Jaguar XJ6 Series II 1973 - 1979 R. M. Clarke
BB09 Jaguar XJ6 & XJ12 1979 - 1985 R. M. Clarke
BB11 Jaguar XJS 1975 - 1988 R. M. Clarke
BB12 Jaguar E-Type 1961 - 1971 R. M. Clarke
BB13 Jaguar XK 120, 140 & 150 1948 - 1960 R. M. Clarke
BB14 Jaguar XJ6 1973 - 1980 R. M. Clarke
BB16 Jaguar Sports Cars (XK150) 1957 - 1960 R. M. Clarke
BB17 Jaguar Cars 1951 - 1953 R. M. Clarke
BB18 Jaguar E-Type 1966 - 1971 R. M. Clarke
BB19 Jaguar XJ6 1968 - 1972 R. M. Clarke
BB20 Jaguar E-type 1971 - 1975 R. M. Clarke
BB21 Jaguar XJ12 1972 - 1980 (Copy 2) R. M. Clarke
BB22 Jaguar XJS 1975 - 1980 R. M. Clarke
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14Jaguar Books
Number Title Author
GB001 Jaguar C-type, D-type & Lightweight E-type Register Paul Skilleter
GB002 Saving Jaguar John Egan
GB003 Jaguar New XK 2005-2014 The Essential Buyer’s Guide Nigel Thorley
GB005 Jaguar Under The Southern Cross Les Hughes
GB006 The Jaguar XK in Australia Elmgreen & McGrath
GB007 Jaguar Sports Cars Paul Skilleter
GB009 Jaguar E-Type Restoration & Originality Guide Dr. Thomas Haddock
GB010 The Jaguar Companion Kenneth Ullyett
GB011 Jaguar MK 1 & 2 Complete Companion Nigel Thorley
GB013 Jaguar - The Illustrated Motor Car Legends Roy Bacon
GB014 Dream Machines - Jaguar Paul Skilleter
GB015 Jaguar A Biography Lord Montagu of Beaulieu
GB016 Jaguar Drivers Year Book 1979/80 Paul Skilleter
GB019 James Hardie 1000 1985/86 Bill Tuckey
GB020 James Hardie 1000 1986/87 Bill Tuckey
GB021 Australian Motor Racing Year 1986/87 Stewart Wilson
GB022 Jaguar XJ-S Duncan Wherrett
GB023 Grand Prix 1987/88 Nigel Roebuck
GB024 Jaguar MK V11 - 420G Complete Companion Nigel Thorley
GB025 Illustrated Jaguar Buyer’s Guide James Hoehn
GB026 Jaguar XJ The Complete Companion Nigel Thorley
GB027 Jaguar A Touch Of History Nigel Thorley
GB028 Jaguar - The Enduring Legend Nicky Wright
GB029 Jaguar - An Illustrated History of the World’s Most Elegant Car Roger Hicks
GB030 Jaguar/Daimler XJ6 Restoration Gordon Wright
GB031 The Jaguar Story Joseph Wherry
GB032 The Classic Jaguar Saloons (A Collectors Guide) Chris Harvey
GB033 Jaguar E-Type The Definitive History (First Edition) Philip Porter
GB034 Original Jaguar XK Philip Porter
GB035 Jaguar World Champions Andrew Whyte
GB036 Jaguar XK8 The Authorised Biography (First Edition w/o XKR) Philip Porter
GB037 Jaguar v Porsche - The Battle of Le Mans 1987 Ken Wells
GB038 Jaguar - 7th Edition Lord Montagu of Beaulieu
GB039 The Big Jaguars 3.5 Litre to 420G Graham Robson
GB041 Jaguar An Illustrated History John Collins
GB043 Famous Marques of Britain Jonathon Wood
GB044 Jaguar (Hard cover) Bron Kowal
GB045 The Jaguar E-Type (A Collectors Guide) Paul Skilleter
GB047 Sir William Lyons (The Official Biography) Philip Porter & Paul Skilleter
GB048 Jaguar XJS Nigel Thorley
GB049 Practical Jaguar Ownership Martin Cross
GB051 Original Jaguar XJ Nigel Thorley
GB052 Original Jaguar MK1/MK11 Nigel Thorley
GB054 Jaguar XJS The Complete Story Graham Robson
GB055 Jaguar - History of Transport Nigel Thorley
GB057 Jaguar - The Classic Marque - Distinguishing Coachwork Features Steve Kennedy
GB058 Jaguar - History of a Classic Marque Philip Porter
GB060 Great Marques - Jaguar Chris Harvey
GB062 Cars The Old Classics from the early days to 1945 Andrew Whyte
GB063 Brock Moffat on the road to Spa Barry Naismith
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15Jaguar Books
Number Title Author
GB066 Haynes Restoration Manual - XJ6 Series 1, 2, & 3 Dave Pollard
GB067 The Rise of Jaguar 1928 - 1950 Barrie Price
GB069 Jaguar Saloon Cars - 1st Edition Paul Skilleter
GB070 Jaguar XJS A Collectors Guide Paul Skilleter
GB072 Jaguar The Engineering Story Jeff Daniels
GB073 How to Build & Power Tune SU Carburettors Des Hammill
GB074 Glamorous Cars John McGovren
GB075 Race & Trackday Driving Techniques David Hornsey
GB076 Jaguar S-Type & 420 The Complete Story James Taylor
GB077 How to Power Tune Jaguar XK 3.4, 3.8 & 4.2 Engines Des Hammill
GB079 Jaguar E-Type - Collectors Originality Guide Philip Porter
GB080 Jaguar XK 140 / 150 in Detail Anders Clausager
GB082 Jaguar Speed & Style Martin Buckley
GB083 Jaguar All the Cars Nigel Thorley
GB084 The Jaguar XK120 in the Southern Hemisphere Elmgreen & McGrath
GB085 Speed - The Book of Racing & Records J. C. Reynolds
GB086 You & Your Jaguar XJ40 Nigel Thorley
GB087 Norman Dewis of Jaguar Paul Skilleter
GB088 Ecurie Ecosse Eric Dymock
GB089 Cat Out of the Bag! (Limited Edition No. 267 of 500) Peter Wilson
GB091 Great Marques - Poster Book - Jaguar Chris Harvey
GB092 Jaguar XK - A Celebration of Jaguars 1950’s Classic Nigel Thorley
GB093 E-type Jaguar DIY - Restoration & Maintenance Chris Rooke
GB094 Jaguar E-type - Portrait of a Design Icon Glen Smale
GB095 The Encyclopaedia of Classic Cars - 1945 to 1975 Martin Buckley
GB096 Jaguar V12 Race Cars Ian Bamsey & Joe Saward
GB097 Jaguar Project XJ 40 (The inside story of the new XJ6) Philip Porter
GB098 Jaguars in Competition Chris Harvey
GB099 Jaguar XJS (Shows how the car was made) Rivers Fletcher
GB100 Jaguar D Type & XKSS Graham Robson
GB101 All About Jaguar Mascots Paul Skilleter
GB102 Powered by Jaguar Doug Nye
GB103 Jaguar Sports (Compiled from the archives of Autocar) Peter Garnier
GB104 Jaguar Lord Montagu of Beaulieu
GB105 All About The Jaguar E-type Paul Skilleter Books
GB106 The Complete Book of Jaguar Michael Frostick
GB107 Jaguar - Introduction by Sir William Lyons Lord Montagu of Beaulieu
GB108 Jaguar Mk 2 Saloons 2.4, 3.4 & 3.8L Paul Skilleter
GB109 Jaguars for the Road Henry Rasmussen
GB111 The Jaguar Tradition Michael Frostick
GB112 Jaguar Sports Racing & Works Competition Cars to 1953 Andrew Whyte
GB114 Jaguar since 1945 Richard Busenkell
GB115 Jaguar XJ 6 & 12, Daimler, Vanden Plas, XJS Chris Harvey
GB116 Classic Cars Jaguar Roger Hicks
GB117 Jaguar Motor Racing & the Manufacturer Robert Berry
GB118 Jaguar E-type 3.8, 4.2 & 5.3L Andrew Whyte
GB119 Jaguar - The Complete Illustrated History Philip Porter
GB120 The Jaguar Driver’s Year Book 1980-81 Paul Skilleter
GB121 Jaguar Sports Racing Cars (C, D, XKSS, L/W & E-type) Philip Porter
GB122 The Jaguar Driver’s Year Book 1977 Paul Skilleter
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Number Title Author
GB123 Jaguar Guide John Bentley
GB124 The Motor Industry of Britain Centenary Book SMMT
GB125 Jaguar XK8 The Authorised Biography (Revised - Including XKR) Philip Porter
GB126 E-type End of an Era Chris Harvey
GB127 Jaguar Driver’s Year Book 1978 Paul Skilleter
GB128 The Goodwood Revival (2008) Andy Stansfield
GB129 Jaguar Marks V11-X, 1, 2, XK, S & E types (Car Servicing) Pearson
GB130 Jaguar E-type: Fifty Years of a Design Icon Jaguar
GB131 Ultimate E-type - The Competition Cars Philip Porter
GB132 The Iconic E-type - Celebrating 50 years of the E-type Jaguar Philip Porter
GB133 Jaguar E-type - The Definitive History (2nd Edition) Philip Porter
GB134 Jaguar XK140 Explored Bernard Viart
GB135 Jaguar XK8 & XKR 1996 - 2005 The Essential Buyers Guide Nigel Thorley
GB136 XJ13 The Definitive Story of the Jaguar Le Mans Car Paul Skilleter
GB137 Jaguar Mark 1 & 2 1955-1969 The Essential Buyers Guide Nigel Thorley
GB138 Factory-Original Jaguar E-type Anders Clausager
GB139 Original Jaguar XK - The Restorer’s Guide Philip Porter
GB140 Jaguar/Daimler XJ40 1986-1994 The Essential Buyers Guide Peter Crespin
GB141 Jaguar/Daimler XJ 1994-2003 The Essential Buyers Guide Peter Crespin
GB142 Jaguar XJ6, XJ8 & XJR 2003-2009 The Essential Buyers Guide Nigel Thorley
GB143 Jaguar/Daimler XJ6, XJ12 & Sov.1968-1992 Essential Buyers Guide Peter Crespin
GB144 Jaguar XJ-S 1975-1996 The Essential Buyers Guide Peter Crespin
GB145 Jaguar E-type 3.8 & 4.2 litre The Essential Buyers Guide Peter Crespin
GB146 Jaguar E-type V12 5.3 litre The Essential Buyers Guide Peter Crespin
GB147 Jaguar S-type 1999-2007 The Essential Buyers Guide Nigel Thorley
GB148 Jaguar X-type 2001-2009 The Essential Buyers Guide Nigel Thorley
GB149 Jaguar XK 120, 140 & 150 1948-1961 The Essential Buyers Guide Nigel Thorley
GB150 Jaguar XK120 Explored Bernard Viart
GB151 TWR & Jaguar’s XJ-S Allan Scott
GB152 Jaguar - All the Cars (3rd Edition) Nigel Thorley
GB153 The Iconic Jaguar XK Philip Porter
GB154 Jewels in the Crown Ray Hutton
GB155 SS & Jaguar Cars Allan Crouch
GB156 The E-type Club - Driver’s Handbook Philip Porter
GB157 The International XK Club - Driver’s Handbook Philip Porter
GB158 WIN1 - Win Percy Biography Spike Anderson
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17Jaguar XF in race trim Alan Hannah in his XJ6 Sprinter Max Parnell in his Mark 1
Jaguar Workshop Manuals
WM01 3.4 & 3.8L S-Type Service Manual (Copies 1 & 2)
WM02 3.8L Mark 10 Service Manual (Copies 1 & 2)
WM03 4.2L Mark 10 Service Manual (Copies 1 & 2)
WM04 3.8L E-Type Service Manual
WM05 Jaguar 420 & 420G Press Information
WM06 XJ6 Series 2 Airconditioning System
WM07 SU Fuel Systems
WM08 Experience in a Book - Help for XJ-S Owners Part 1&2 Kirby Palm
WM09 XJ6 Series 3 Airconditioning System
WM10 Jaguar 6 Cylinder Engine Overhaul 1948 - 1986 Jim Patten
WM12 Spare Parts 3.4 & 3.8L Mark 2 Vol 2
WM13 Spare Parts Mark 7
WM15 Spare Parts Mark 10 (Copies 1 & 2)
WM16 Workshop Manual 2.4, 3.4 & 3.8 Mk1 & 2, 240, 340 1955-69 Kenneth Ball
WM17 Jaguar 3.8L Mark 2 Operating, Maintenance & Service Handbook
WM18 Service Manual for Mark V11 & XK120
WM19 Spare Parts E-Type (1961)
WM20 Spare Parts Mark 8
WM21 Spare Parts 420
WM22 Spare Parts 2.4L Mark 1
WM23 Spare Parts 3.4L Mark 1
WM24 Service Manual - XJ12, XJ-S & Sov.Daimler Dble Six
WM25 Workshop Manual Series No. 77 Jaguar 3.8 & 4.2 E-Type
WM26 2.5 & 3.5L Mark 5 Service Manual
WM27 Service Manual - Mks 7, 8 & 9, XK 120, 140 & 150 With Auto Trans 1951 - 1961
WM29 Service Manual - Series 3 XJ - V12 Engine
WM31 Service Manual 2.4, 3.4, 3.8L Mark 2 (4th Edition)
WM32 Jaguar 2.4 & 3.4L (1956-59) Maintenance & Repair Data
WM33 Service Manual Jag Auto Transmissions (Mark V11 to X)
WM34 Owners Workshop Manual 1968 - 1986 XJ6, Series 1,2 & 3 J. H. Haynes
WM35 Service Manual for Mark 10 Model
WM36 Workshop Manual - Jag 2.4, 3.4L Mk 1 & 11, 3.8L Mk11 With Auto Trans 1956 - 61
WM37 Service Manual - Daimler 2.5L V8 Saloon + Auto Trans Model 35
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18E - type XK 140 S - type
DVD’s
DVD01 Goodwood Revival Meeting 2003
DVD02 Goodwood Revival Meeting 2004
DVD03 JDCSA National Rally Promo Apr 2007
DVD04 JDCWA National Rally 36th
DVD05 Goodwood Revival Meeting 2008
DVD06 A Car is Reborn - 1965 Jaguar Series 1 E-Type Roadster
DVD07 Goodwood Revival Meeting 2009
DVD08 Jaguar at Le Mans 1954 - 1958
DVD09 Best of British - Jaguar
DVD10 Jaguar - The E-type Experience
DVD11 The Dawn of a new era - James Hardie 1000 - XJS Win John Goss
DVD12 The Champions Series - Stirling Moss - Jaguar Interview
DVD13 Marque of a Legend
DVD14 The Jaguar V12 Archive
DVD15 The Champions Series - Fangio interviewed by Stirling Moss
DVD16 Lofty - In his own Words
DVD17 Jaguars at Le Mans 1954/55 & 1956/57
DVD18 Jaguars at Le Mans 1958
DVD19 Jaguar The Birth of the Legend 1929 - 1959
DVD20 Jaguar D Type at Le Mans 1955 - 56 - 57
DVD21 Jaguar - The Racing History
DVD22 Jaguar MK2 - Building a Legend
DVD23 Goodwood Revival Meeting 2010
DVD24 The 200 mph Jaguar (XJ220)
DVD25 Billion Dollars at the Beach (Pebble Beach 2010)
DVD26 Goodwood Revival Meeting 2011
DVD27 SENNA No Fear. No Limits. No Equal.
DVD28 Sideways in a D-type! XKD-505 at the 2002 Goodwood Revival
DVD29 Jaguars at Noosa Hill Climb 2011, Lakeside 2011 & Nat.Rally 2010
DVD30 Goodwood Revival Meeting 2012
DVD31 A Gentleman’s Motor Racing Diary - Vol1 1953 - 55 Compiled in 2006
DVD32 A Gentleman’s Motor Racing Diary - Vol2 1955 - 57 Compiled in 2006
DVD33 A Gentleman’s Motor Racing Diary - Vol3 1958 - 59 Compiled in 2006
DVD34 A Gentleman’s Motor Racing Diary - Vol4 1959 - 63 Compiled in 2006
DVD35 A Gentleman’s Motor Racing Diary - Vol5 1964 - 73 Compiled in 2006
DVD36 Goodwood Revival Meeting 2013
DVD37 Goodwood Revival Meeting 2014
DVD38 Goodwood Revival Meeting 2015
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19Darling Downs Xmas Show & Shine
29 Jaguars turned up for the Darling Downs Show & Shine Some left their polishing until
Xmas Lunch. They came from Brisbane and the Sunshine after they arrived.
Coast, even from Russel Island, as well as all the locals. Others were already immaculate
56 guests dined on the sumptuous fare that host Colin always or just out for the fun of it.
arranges for us. All you can eat buffet with meats of many
kinds, xmas pud, sticky date pudding, custard and pavlova.
Kieran ran a slide
show on 2 screens
so that all could see. The slides showed
all the Darling Downs events of 2015
with a commentary by Kieran, Bruce
and competition bits from Perry
There were raffle prizes galore. A
whole table full, both large and
Alan & Marie Buller won the First small. All donated and a good fund
Chairman’s Trophy , which is the raiser for the DD register
Darling Downs Award for participation
and organising of events Photos by
Terry Whitehouse
The Show & Shine was judged by “peoples choice” in 4 categories
Jim Bowden won the Modern Saloon category with his S-type Rob Cruickshank won Pre XJ Saloon category with his Mark 2
Merv Jackson won the Sports category with his impressive XJS Alan Buller won the XJ Saloons with his immaculate Series 3
Darling Downs Next Event
Sunday 14th February. Run to Lake Broadwater, Near Dalby
Meet at Chalk Drive, Toowoomba at 09.00 for 09.30 Departure.
BYO morning tea and picnic lunch, chairs & everything.
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20Sunshine Coast Trip to the Jaguar XJC Muster
With Ian & Vicky McKinney
The Jaguar XJC Muster celebrating 40 years 1975-2015 was held
at Echuca, Victoria, on the banks of the Murray River from the
16-18 October.
Two XJC’s from Queensland, one belonging to Arthur Robinson
(accompanied by Merv Jackson co driver) and the other by Ian
McKinney, took to the road on Tuesday the 13th October to
make the 1600 klms journey to Echuca. Two other XJC owners,
Rod Salter from Bowen, who chose to drive his current model
XK150 to the rally, and Paul Creighton from the Gold Coast was
unable to attend due to family commitments.
Both cars performed well cruising down the Newell Highway as
you would expect and we saw kilometres of grain crops on both
sides of the highway, all ready for harvest.
You meet some interesting and colourful characters travellers at
West Wylong, such as 7 mature Harley Davidson riders staying
in the unit beside us. They admired our cars as we did with the
chrome plated bikes. Next morning everyone was out cleaning
and packing either cars or bikes, and sharing trip notes. One of
the Harley guys asked the question of his mates “what will we
do with the 6 pack of Tooheys” one of them suggested they give
them to the old guys next door.
We finally arrive at the Mercure Port of Echuca Hotel, our
accommodation for the next 3 days, but not before cleaning
insects from the fronts of our cars to look good when we arrived,
and we did.
The rectangular car park inside the surrounds of the Mecure was
packed with several XJC’s more than I had ever seen in one place
and this was only Friday morning.
The organisers had a full program planned with a meet and greet
of other owners over a few savouries and drinks on Friday night.
Saturday there were choices of a trip to the Holden Museum,
a Murray River Cruise, visit the Great Aussie beer shed or just
wander the historic Echuca port.
In the evening it was the XJC 40th Anniversary Dinner with our
guest speaker Bill Hemming. Bill was at the launch of the XJC
in Mildura 40 years ago, so he shared his memories with us of
that special occasion. Over the many years since the release Bill
has owned and enjoyed a collection of 9 Jaguars XK150, E Type,
Mk4, 2xMkV DHCs, Mk 11, Mk 9, XJC, XJ40. He raced the
XK150 in historic racing from 1988 to 2009 along with various
Elfins from 1996 to present but is now down to one Jaguar, a modified Mk1 saloon.
It was then the big Jaguar XJC and Daimler Coupe Display Day, which was held at the Aquatic Reserve Echuca, but not
before there was a cavalcade of Jaguar XJCs. We formed into a procession through the main streets of Echuca before
parking in Aquatic Reserve. There was a total of 34 XJCs made up of 23 of 4.2L and 11of 5.3L.
Arthur Robinson’s car took pride of place in the centre of the display with an XJS on either side.
We then tackled the drive home after a great weekend meeting new owners and enjoying their company, and their cars.
Well done to the organisers, very few of us will ever see this many XJCs in one place.
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23The Jaguar XJC Muster - Echuca, October 2015 With Phil Evans
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the XJC
The XJC story is widely known and while the production and Mark finally arrived on the Saturday morning, and
was the lowest in numbers of any Jaguar model, the XJC had taken the ‘adventure’ in their stride and were very
has become an iconic, much desired and sought after cheery and happy with it all. Great attitudes!
Jaguar. Although built from 1975 to late 1977, it was not About 80 people gathered in the open on the hotel deck
launched in Australia until 1976, and this launch took for the Friday welcome party, a lovely evening and setting.
place at a Jaguar National Rally in Mildura, where the XJC Canapés were served and cold refreshments were enjoyed
and also the XJS were unveiled to club members, media after a hot day.
and the public alike. We were extremely fortunate to have Howard and Sue
It was early in 2014, that a group of XJC owners decided Snow join us also. Both spent their working lives with
we should hold a celebration to mark the anniversary of Jaguar Cars, Coventry, and are now retired and resident
our lovely coupes. We, all members of our states Jaguar in Australia. It was by great chance that they were on a
clubs are, Allen Williams and John Mann of Victoria, Phil touring holiday and would be in Echuca when the event
Prior of South Australia and me, Phil Evans from New was taking place. Howard readily agreed to speak to our
South Wales, began planning the event. gathering about their Jaguar lives, and he well remembers
We decided that the event would run along the lines of the difficult development process the XJC went through
a National Rally, with a welcome party, a dinner and a before it was released to the
display day. Echuca was chosen as an easier location than public.
Mildura for all those travelling long distances. It is also At about the time that the
blessed with many natural attributes and charms, and is car was conceived, he was
a thriving centre with Moama just across the river. There Personal Assistant to Lofty
were many restaurants and accommodation options in the England during his period as
area for us to select from to cater for those attending. Chairman of Jaguar following
So Echuca it was, and we selected The Port of Echuca Sir William’s retirement. His
Mercure Hotel as the rally headquarters. It seems tourism is talk was very well received and
the life blood of many Australian towns these days, Echuca much appreciated by all.
is no different and is a busy place, and we must say that the Saturday dawned fine and
local community, council, tourism and business folk were warm again and many availed Howard Snow
most helpful with the organisation of the event. themselves of the optional activities that were planned.
Muster memorabilia was produced in the form of a great Some went to The National Holden Museum, and many
grille badge (which also became the event logo); along took the chance for a lunch time cruise on the paddle
with caps and polo shirts to provide a lasting memory of steamer, “EMMYLOU”. This was a wonderful experience,
the event. A beautiful 36 page souvenir booklet was also cruising on the mighty Murray River, with all its sights and
printed, with features including the coupes attending, and activities, and one of the highlights for many of us this
we’re sure this will be treasured by all for many years. We weekend.
may not see such a gathering again for some time. Back in The Mercure carpark, which always seemed to be
From the outset, we received support that we could not a hive of coupe activity – there were cars being cleaned
have done without, from The Jaguar Magazine and all (again!), stories and tales swapped. We got busy setting up
the Australian Jaguar clubs who publicised the event in
magazines and on websites. Shannons were our major
sponsor, and Andrew and Michelle of Temby Automotive,
Eltham were marvellous in their support. Andrew and
Michelle flew their Yak aerobatic plane to Echuca on the
morning of the Sunday display day and made a couple of
low level passes over us with a smoke trail billowing out
the back!
Many owners and their coupes checked into The Mercure
on the Friday and the carpark looked a great sight, with
nearly 30 coupes being cleaned after their trips, and
being inspected by all and sundry. I think we were all in
wonderland!
Coupes came from each state, and we thank you all for
your efforts and kilometres travelled. One was driven over
from Western Australia, not without incident, but Juliette Paddle steamer Emmylou
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24for the Saturday evening dinner – in a nice room at The
Mercure into which Phil Prior carefully drove his Daimler
Sovereign coupe. It looked magnificent and a very nice
addition to the evening’s atmosphere.
Again, 80 people enjoyed a plentiful buffet dinner, and the
evening ran smoothly with the assistance of a local identity,
Ross Veale who was our MC. Ross is another example of a
helpful local who would not take any payment for his time,
but in return he asked that we might donate some money
to Echuca Regional Health for their new hospital. Some
excess funds were handed to the mayor and the hospital
CEO at the Sunday display day awards.
We were once again fortunate to have another Jaguar efforts in doing so.
identity, Bill Hemming and his wife Deb, join us for the It was a great day and a chance to relax a little and also
Saturday dinner. Bill’s career included working for Jaguar allowed us organisers to check out the assembled coupes.
in Australia and Europe and he actually drove the launch Old and new friends mingled, chatted and inspected cars
XJS to Mildura in 1976 and drove the XJC back to Sydney. in a relaxed setting, with a coffee van close by and the local
While he preferred the XJS at the time, he came to love the Lions club with their usual tasty fare.
XJC and purchased a 4.2 model, fitted it with a V12 engine Some impromptu, informal judging was planned and the
and towed his race cars with it. following owners and their coupes received awards. This
Bill is still an active racer, and at one time owned Elfin was a difficult task, as many of the cars were deserving of
Sports Cars and presently owns the Elfin Heritage Museum such recognition.
in Melbourne. A true character and his talk was very well Our weekend concluded with expressions of thanks for
received and appreciated by all. The weekend has seen him many who contributed to the success of the weekend, the
come to regret having sold his XJC! awarding of the trophies, and $500 from surplus funds
The evening flew by and was raised during the event was donated towards the new local
over before we knew, but not hospital. There were goodbyes to those leaving for home,
before the presentation of some but quite a few stayed on to unwind and relax after a
certificates to those who have hectic few days before heading for home on Monday. The
been helpful to us and who made feedback from everyone has been fantastic and rewarding,
the evening the success it was. and those who don’t normally attend Jaguar events were
I was presented with a lovely print truly impressed.
of my XJC by my fellow hard Acknowledgement: We greatly appreciate the contribution
working organisers, for which I provided by Robert Taylor, a local photographer who took
will always be most appreciative. over 400 photographs.
Bill Hemming It was a wonderful gesture by Rob’s photos can be viewed and purchased at: http://
them, thank you again. robspictures.zenfolio.com/p275361869
Sunday morning dawned fine (the weather was great all There may be another “Muster’ some time in the future,
weekend) and already clean Jaguars and Daimlers were we’ll be in touch, so till then, thank you again and goodbye
being cleaned (again) in readiness for the display day. for now!
Everyone was very keen and coupes were lined up, and by Photos from Phil Prior, John Mann and Paul Tomlinson
this time, 32 were now present and drove in procession
down the main street and back - a truly great sight, and
then on to The Aquatic Reserve.
This was a perfect location for our display, with lots of trees
and atmosphere by the Murray, where the coupes were
arranged in a semi-circle in the “bowl” with one XJC in
the middle, flanked by two lovely XJS coupes, in order to
recognise the anniversary of that great Jaguar also.
We had anticipated having at least 36 coupes displayed on
the Sunday, but for a variety of reasons this was not to be.
To those who were not able to make it through illness, we
hope all is well with you.
Another 60 odd Jaguars of all models came along and
were parked up separately outside the XJC display, and we
appreciate those who came from Victoria just for the day.
A group from The Hunter club also made a tour of it to Most Desirable - Greg Lewis
(WA) - Jaguar XJ4.2C
The Muster from Newcastle and we also appreciate their
Best Original - Ian Pringle (SA) Best Modified - Wayne Woonton Best Presented - Lloyd Eldred
- Jaguar XJ4.2C (VIC) - Jaguar XJ5.3C (VIC) - Jaguar XJ5.3C
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