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Inside this issue:
• Western States Meet
• According to Lucille pt. 9
• XK’s Open House
Artwork by Auto Effigies
April 2012 Volume 57 No. 4
PRESIDENT’S COLUMN
APRIL 2012
I NEED YOUR HELP!
The JOC has been fortunate in the
last year to stem the tide of declining membership which we had been
experiencing for the previous several years. A lot of things tended
to cause this decline, not the least
of which was an aging membership
and folks selling their cars (or getting the heck out of California like
so many of us would like to do!).
Our membership has now stabilized at around 300 members and
cars, making us the second largest
Club in the country, but we have to
work at holding that spot. There is
a certain amount of natural attrition each year, so we need a steady
flow of new members to hold our
own (or even grow). And we need
YOUNGER members.
So I need your help in recruiting new
members. It’s really quite easy. We
have a large supply of JOC business
cards and brochures to help. I would
be happy to send a supply to any
member who would like them. Just
drop me a note. We all meet nonmember Jaguar owners from time to
time. Heck I even stick the business
cards under the windshields of Jags
I see in parking lots. I keep a supply
of cards in my glove box for just that
purpose.
Recently I was discussing the Club
with my next door neighbor, a nonmember Jag owner. He told me he
knew about the Club but thought
it was just for Classic Car owners.
When I told him that way more than
half our membership drove newer
cars, like his, he was very surprised.
Jaguar is doing a lot to attract
younger buyers, but we are not getting enough of those into the Club.
Young is good. We need young blood
to keep the Club vibrant. You don’t
have to own a classic Jag to enjoy
events like Saddle Peak or Yosemite…..you just need to love to drive
your Jag.
When you can engage a prospective
member, send them to the website,
www.lajagclub.com, (what could
be easier to remember than that?).
Suggest they click on the newsletter link and download the latest Jag
Tales and ask them to read about
our upcoming events. There is sure
to be something for everyone.
So I need your help. Help me recruit
new members and help keep our
Club strong. Drop me an email at
sackirby@pacbell.net and I will send
you those cards and brochures.
Early XJ and First-Generation XK8/XKR Catalogs Available From XKs Unlimited
San Luis Obispo, California - March 23, 2012
Known world-wide for its detailed XK and E-Type spare parts catalogs, California-based Jaguar parts supplier XKs Unlimited has also published catalogs for the early XJs and first-generation XK8/XKR. The Early XJ Catalog covers Series I, II and III XJ-6 and XJ-12 plus all XJ-S variants. It covers virtually every area of these classic Jaguars, from brakes to cooling and from engine parts to rubber seals.
The first-generation XK8/XKR catalog covers 1997-2006 cars and includes faster-moving maintenance parts plus a complete range of accessories. To order either catalog – or a CD that includes all of XKs Unlimited’s catalogs -- log on to www.xks.com and click the “Catalog
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2012 Club Board Members
President
Steve Kirby
949.261.8208
sackirby@pacbell.net
First Vice President
(Activities)
Charlie Hallums
949.733.1097
Charlie.Hallums@macerich.com
Second Vice President
(Membership)
Stan McCartney
714.525.1470
Stealthpuns-jaguar@yahoo.
com
Treasurer
James Friel
909 597-6669
jfriel@fullerton.edu
Newsletter Editor
Kevin J. Easton
818.419.6697
easton@eastonrobertson.com
Hospitality Chairman
Shirly Nyquist
562.597.1263
JohnHNyquist@aol.com
Touring Chair
Creighton Turner
626.799.9087
creigt@aol.com
JOC Web Master
Ed Sowell
714.993.2588
edjudy@efsowell.us
Chief Judge
Bill Streitenberger
310.375.5028
jagginarnd@msn.com
Concours Chair
Frank Gauer
714.838.8488
fgauer@pacbell.net
Corporate Relations
Judy Graven
323.257.9992
lagjag@earthlink.net
Director at Large
John Nyquist
562.597.1263
JohnNNyquist@aol.
com
Secretary
“ Positions Open”
Director Club Regalia & Photographer
“ Positions Open”
Historian
Patti Fox
310.923.3809
starangelspatti@msn.com
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Hi Kevin,
I was pleased to see Frank Weikel’s gorgeous Vanden Plas on the cover last
month. I too, have an Series III XJ6 which
was bought new by my father and was
my daily driver for many years. Now it
is enjoyed regularly as a weekend car by
my family, but especially my son, Bryan.
I’ve enclosed a photo.
Does the Club have a recommendation
for tires for the Series III. I’m told that
the Pirelli P4000 is no longer made.
Coker Tires has a set of closeout P4000’s
in 225-70-VR15, will they fit?
Bill & Bryan Dennis
Sherman Oaks, CA
Silver Hammerite
Under Hood Finishes
By Kevin Easton
In the continuing saga of the 1971 XJ6,
I found that the newly polished intake
manifold and freshly rebuilt ZenithStrombergs looked absolutely out of
place next to the original air cleaner
housing with its rust colored finish and
general greasiness.
The JCNA website indicated that the
original finish was silver Hammerite
but in the absence of that, suggested a
Rust-Oleum product that can be found in
most any hardware store. A trip down
to Home Depot and $7 later, I was ready
to begin.
The hammered paint yields a textured
but clean finish with lighter and darker
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Bill and Bryan,
Your XJ6 is a lovely car. As you know,
I have a spot in my heart for XJ6’s and
there is nothing greater than sharing our
passion for Jaguar with the next generation.
The OEM P5’s were 215-70-VR15 and
while the 215-70-15 is commonly available, I haven’t been able to find a V-rated
or even an H-rated tire in that size these
days. The search becomes harder if you
are looking for a white wall. Ask me how
I know.
The XJ6 didn’t need the V-rating because
it could travel at speeds in excess of
140mph but rather because of the immense weight and appreciable cornering
ability for a Saloon. The original spec P5
was a hard tire that handled very well in
all conditions and was quiet at speed...
everything you expect from an OEM tire.
However, it wore quickly and it was not
unusual to replace them at 15k miles at
$175 each (in 1987 dollars). The later
P4000 was a decent tire which was also
available in an HR as well as the VR- rating. But, it appears that we have to live
with an S-rated tire and there are many
options. Yes, you’ll find that the ride is a
little softer than what you’re used to and
you will have to keep it under 112 mph. Keeping them
inflated to the manufacturers maximum
recommended pressure will help ride
quality and longevity.
shades. It was used in various Jaguar
parts including the round air filter canister on the early E-type and of course,
the rectangular air cleaner box on ZS
equipped Series II E-type that was borrowed from the XJ6. It also appeared on
the carbon canister, headlight scoops
and fan motors. The XJ6 oil filter canister was a green Hammerite and a similar
color is also available from Rust-Oleum.
When it comes to painting, preparation
is always important, but this product
doesn’t require a primer and because of
its inherently imperfect finish, the sheet
metal really didn’t require anything in
the way of bodywork. I prepared the
surface with a thorough degreasing and
then scuffed it a scotch brite pad and
brake cleaner.
Spraying the product is easy and it covers well. The manufacturer recommends
several medium coats. I started with a
light, dust coat on the first application
and then a couple of medium coats. The
resulting finish is one that looks durable
and can be easily touched up. We’ll see
how it holds up over time with the heat
in the engine bay but on the bench, it’s
much improved!
www. lajagclub.com I’ve used a variety of tires on my XJ6’s
but I’ve always liked the ride and wear
characteristics of the Michelin’s. I’m
told that the new Green X series offers
a lower rolling resistance and is a harder tire...both good things in my book.
They sell for about $125 each at Costco, so they aren’t cheap. I also like the
Bridgestone Turanza which is available
in a whitewall. It is a softer tire but still
handles quite nicely. I had a set of BFG
T/A’s once (No, black wall, not raised
white letter!) and they were as soft as
a pillow at the Four Seasons. The local
tire store suggested Kumho and Hankook (in white walls), again S rated, but
I’m undecided. I did put the Kumho’s on
my Denali and they’ve worn exceptionally well. So, those are options as well. I
hope this helps.
If you have a recommendation for Bill
(or a stash of NOS P5’s), email me at easton@eastonrobertson.com.
-Editor
April 2012
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WESTERN STATES
EVENT RECAP
By Steve Kirby
The Club was well represented at last
month’s Western States Meet in Phoenix….and what an event it was. The
weather was perfect and the accommodations couldn’t have been better, but
the camaraderie that pervades an event
which covers thirteen states and Canada
simply could not be topped.
For those who didn’t attend the AGM
Meeting which preceded the WS, things
got cranking on Saturday night with the
opening banquet where all the attending regional and national award winners
were presented their trophies. The list
of JOC members receiving awards is too
long to mention, but suffice to say, we
hauled off a lot of hardware. A super
Silent Auction was held in the lobby,
featuring a number of black and white
photos of old movie stars with their Jaguars.
Sunday was Concours day. The city of
Chandler literally blocked off the main
street and even gave us the central
downtown plaza for our show, and what
a show it was. Over 70 cars in judging,
plus a mind boggling group of special in-
terest cars including C Types, D Types, an
XKSS, an SS90 and an SS100…and even
a Zagato bodied XK140, all side by side
with dozens of XK’s, E Types and all the
rest. What a surprise we all had when
we learned that our special guest speaker was none other than Norman Dewes!
Norman stayed around all afternoon
signing his book and chatting with all
comers. The Concours ran smoothly and
was tightly judged, which resulted in a
few disappointed contestants, but in the
end all was well and the best cars came
out on top. All contestants received a
very generous goodie bag of Western
States logo items.
Sunday evening we were treated to a
fine Mexican dinner and mariachi band.
Most didn’t retire early, as the bar was
full of friends, old and new, deep in Jaguar conversation.
Monday was Tour day. The route covered over 220 scenic miles through every imaginable Arizona habitat. A BBQ
lunch was served halfway through and
even Norman made the drive. Monday
night was the Beetles themed dance
party which drew a capacity crowd from
beginning to end. By the close of the
evening everyone was singing along and
more than a few suffered the effects of
too much time on the dance floor. One
highlight was a table covered with assorted candies most hadn’t seen since
the 50’s and 60’s….I enjoyed a Charleston Chew, while Cindi scarfed up the
Zero bars.
Tuesday was Slalom day and while not
heavily attended was fun for all. Many
others were spotted on the golf course
or around the pool where JCNA spon-
sored an impromptu party. That evening
the closing banquet featured awards to
all the winners of the various events,
presented by Norman Dewes. The next
morning’s farewell breakfast got us all
fed for the drive home.
A hearty congratulations are due to the
Central Arizona Jag Club, who picked up
the ball on short notice, and made this
Western States happen, when it was in
danger of lapsing for lack of a sponsoring
Club. For a smaller Club, they worked
tirelessly to be sure we all got the full
Western States experience.
JOC members attending included Ken
and Ann Smith, Art and Jackie Guzman
(over from their new home in Las Vegas),
Charlie, Colee and Harriett Hallums, Patti
Fox, Larry and Judy Graven, Franchon Lyons and daughters, Larry and Vicki Currie, Bill and Gingie Streitenberger, Richard and Sydney Darnell and yours truly
with wife Cindi. Numerous San Diego
and Inland Empire members joined Jag
lovers from all the western states, plus
Texas, North Carolina, Nebraska, Florida,
British Columbia and even one intrepid
fellow who drove his XK150 FHC all the
way from Ontario, Canada! And those
were just the folks I met. If you missed
this Western States, make a commitment
now to attend WS2014…..you won’t be
disappointed.
JOC WESTERN STATES
EVENT AWARD WINNERS
Concours
CO4 Ken Smith, ’61 XK150 DHC, 1st place,
99.59
CO4 Steve Kirby, ’58 XK150 OTS, 3rd place,
98.00
C15A Art Guzman, ’89 XJS, 1st place, 99.88
D07, Charlie Hallums, ’96 XJ6, 2nd place,
9.980
DO9A, Patti Fox, ’00 XK8, 4th place, 9.948
Slalom
L Class Franchon Lyons, ’02 XJ-R, 1st place,
58.53 seconds
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April 2012
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XK-RS Ride and Drive at Hornburg
Recently, the Membership was invited
to take part in a Ride and Drive Event at
Hornburg Santa Monica to celebrate the
launch of the 2012 Jaguar XK-RS super
car.
The XK-RS is a limited production version
of the XKR featuring revised body work
with a new deck spoiler and my favorite
detail, air intakes where the fascia meets
the bonnet. The RS also features the latest iteration of Jaguar’s adaptive dynamic suspension and bigger brakes.
Under the hood, the RS offers an additional 32 horsepower over the standard
R-model with 542 horsepower and 501
ft. lbs of torque thanks to aggressive
ECM mapping and a revised exhaust system. The exhaust note is somewhat docile at idle but thanks to variable baffles, it
quickly becomes raucous as the throttle
opens. Impressive indeed…
of ten years, John started with a bonnet
and cowl assembly from one of the original 12 Factory Lightweight cars. True to
the original, John recreated the body
panels out of aluminum. Unlike the original, this car is set up to run two ways; as
an open car with small Perspex screens
ala D-type or with a full screen and hard
top. The car was in D-type spec on this
day. Special thanks to John who brought
the car by trailer from Orange County for
this event and watch for a feature on this
car in coming months.
Bill & Bryan Dennis XJ6
The dark grey metallic XK-RS featured on
our cover is still available for sale. Call
Nesh for special Club pricing on this rare
cat.
Jaguar delivered the two press cars that
have been making rounds at the major
auto shows across the US; a while coupe
and a blue convertible. In fact, this was
the only convertible in the world and
yes, we, along with Hornburg’s best clients, were allowed to take it for a spin.
Nesh Sekulic, the General Manager of
Hornburg Santa Monica, wanted to contrast Jaguar’s latest supercar with its legendary predecessor, the E-type. Thanks
to several members, we were able to exceed his expectations and enjoy a splendid day.
Phillip Miller’s XKR in Radiance Red
Ren Wicks XK150
Richard Gower’s VDP
XK-RS Press Cars
Hornburg cleared out the showroom to
make way for John Murdock’s red ’68
FHC (see center fold), Bob Simmons ’65
British Racing Green FHC and Ren Wick’s
XK150. It was a lovely to see the old
Jags in the showroom alongside the new
cars.
The belle of the ball was John Zraick’s
Lightweight E-type. Built over the course
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Bob Simmons ‘65
www. lajagclub.com Zraick Lightweight
April 2012
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Please join us for
our clubs annual
JCNA sanctioned
Concours d’ Elegance.
This will be held on Sunday May 20, 2012
at the Muckenthaller Cutural Center
in Fullerton, Ca. You will find the entry
form in this months’ edition of The Jaguar Tails.
XK’S UNLIMITED
WEEKEND
APRIL CLUB EVENT
April 13-15
Make your plans now for a weekend of
fun and cars on the central coast. As in
years past we anticipate beautiful blue
skies, to welcome automotive enthusiasts of all stripes for the company’s annual Open House Car Show weekend.
At the home of XKs Unlimited owners
Jason and Bonnie Len we invite all comers, from Jaguars and Ferraris and Corvettes to Porsches – with a healthy dose
of vintage motorcycles and street rods
thrown in for good measure – we expect
something for everybody.
The proceeds from the show will benefit
the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
and while final details are being worked
on we want to extend our invitation
early.
Brief itinerary for the
April 13-15
weekend:
Friday April 13 – Open House at XKs
Unlimited. Friday evening welcoming
reception (time and place TBA)
Saturday April 14 – Jaguar Sanctioned Concours. MS Car Show, Arts &
Crafts Sale with live music, food, and
wine tasting.
Sunday April 15 – Fun Run Car Rally,
ending with farewell luncheon
Sign up forms for the Concours at the
JOC website, www.lajagclub.com
6 The Muckenthaller is the site of the oldest and grandest car show in North Orange County. Host to Hot Rods and a
Concours d’ Elegance, with the true classics of the automotive industry spread
out over eight acres of lawns. While enjoying the cars, feast on fabulous food,
wine and special brews from Bootlegger’s Brewery. Live performance by Janet Klein and Her Parlor Boys on Sunday.
Proceeds benefit the Mucks’ youth arts
education and outreach program.
Cars on the field, beginning at 8:00am.
Rags down and judging begins at
10:00am. Awards distributed in the afternoon.
So make plans to primp your Jaguars’
to their feline finest and show them off
with pride. There will be plenty of room
on the green lawns of the Muck under
the shade of the tall dark trees.
(Map & Directions on page 12)
GOODWOOD REVIVAL TOUR ON TAP
AGAIN THIS YEAR
Former JOC President Susan Muir (McCool) and her husband are again planning a first class tour of England for Jaguar Lovers only. Nine days, September
13-21, 2012.
The tour will be highlighted by two days
at the Goodwood Revival. This “step
back in time” event features racing cars
from 1948 to 1966 at the site of the orig-
April 2012 inal Goodwood Estate circuit. Most attendees dress in period costume which
makes for a memorable time, even if you
are only slightly interested in the racing.
The fully hosted tour includes visits to
Salisbury, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard,
the National Motor Museum Startfordon-Avon, Castel Bromwich (Jaguar plant)
and much, much more.
See details by clicking on the link on our
website, www.lajagclub.com. Sign up
SOON!
BRIT WEEK
OC’s 2nd Annual British Car Show
Sunday, April 29th the British American
Business Council will hold its second annual all British Car Show at South Coast
Plaza Shopping Center in Costa Mesa
(near Sak’s Fifth Avenue). Held in conjunction with the Barrett Jackson auction
of that weekend (at the Fairgrounds), the
show will run from 1-4PM. Live music,
awards, refreshments and giveaways.
Entry is $15 per car. Contact Valeria at
Valerie@babcoc.org or click on the web
link shown on the JOC calendar for more
details.
SAN MARINO MOTOR CLASSIC
Scheduled for Sunday June 10 at Lacy
Park in San Marino this prestigious show
is being billed as the “Pebble Beach of
the South”. A Saturday night Gala and a
Sunday “Afterglow” Party are also scheduled. Entry by invitation only. We are
expecting a big turnout of Jags. Details
at
http://www.sanmarinomotorclassic.com/ or contact Creighton Turner
(creight@aol.com) for more details. Entries close April 30.
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JOC CALENDAR OF EVENTS, 2012
JOC EVENTS IN BOLD
(For more information on all events
Please refer to the JOC website calendar
www.lajagclub.com or contact Charlie Hallums at Charlie_Hallums@macerich.com
(949 733-1097)
APRIL
1st: 8th Annual La Jolla Concours (www.
lajollaconcours.com)
7th: Board Meeting at Hallums’
April 12-15th: XK’s Open House and Show/
Sanctioned Concours, San Luis Obispo
14th: Brits at Cars and Coffee, Irvine
15th: Brits at Golden Cove, Palos Verdes
21st: Brits at UA Theatre Show, La Canada
22nd: San Diego Rolling British Car Show
(www.sandiegobritishcarday.org)
29th: BritWeek Vintage Car Show, South
Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa (contact Valeria at
949-472-2221)
New members joined between
2/16/2012 and 3/16/2012
Erika Mendelson & Morley Mendelson
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
1979 XJ SALOONS SERIES III XJ6, black
Total number of members: 298
in 179 households.
Total number of cars: 307
MAY
2nd: Brits at Belmont Shores
4-6th: CJA Spring Event, Ontario CA
6th: Million $ Breakfast Club, Marina Del Rey
6th: Greystone Mansion Concours
12th: Board Meeting at Hallums’
12th: Brits at Cars and Coffee, Irvine
19th: Brits at UA Theatre Show, La Canada
20th: Muckenthaler Car Show and JOC Concours (see JOC website)
JUNE
10th: San Marino Concours, contact Aaron at
aaron5@ix.netcom.com
16th: JOC General Meeting and Potluck
Lunch, Pasadena
26th: Dana Point Concours, www.danapointconcours.org
JULY
15th: JOC Picnic
22nd: San Diego Club Concours
AUGUST
11th: Tech Sessions, North and South area,
more details to follow.
13-19th: JOC members will
attend Monterey Auto Week. Contact
Steve Kirby if interested (sackirby@pacbell.
net).
SEPTEMBER
6-9th: Yosemite Trip and Tour
15-16th: British Motors at Fairbrook Farms,
Fallbrook (www.englishmotorsatfairbrook.org)
OCTOBER
6th: IEJC Concours, Idyllwild
DECEMBER
TBA: JOC Christmas Party
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
Now is the time to renew your household
membership in the JOC for 2012. The dues
for renewing your membership, is $70. Each
household is entitled to two registered members.
The dues payment must be received by the
JOC by Thursday, January 26, 2012 in order
for a member to maintain current membership status. Members who have not timely
paid their dues will be dropped from the
membership roster.
JAGUAR TALES DIGITAL EDITION AVAILABLE:
As mentioned in past editions of the Jaguar
Tales and in emails sent to JOC members, a
digital edition of the newsletter is available
to be emailed to members. If you would
like to receive only the digital edition of the
Jaguar Tales by email, please indicate your
choice in the space provided on the membership renewal form. Please note, if you
select to receive only the digital edition, a
paper copy will not be mailed to you via the
US Postal Service.
JAGUAR PENDANTS NOW AVAILABLE
After a long absence, these magnificent Jaguar leaper pendants are now available
again for special order by the producer. The pendants measure about 1.5” x 1.0”
and are available in a variety of materials.
Available in white or yellow 14k gold, or sterling silver.
Call for pricing. 3-4 weeks delivery.Contact: Tracy Wilke, G. H. Wilke & Co.,
626-284-9444. Ghwilke1929@yahoo.com
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
4 Phil Lankford
8th Hilda Bennett
8th Dexter Cannon
9th Genhel Conti
10th Stephen Barker
10th Lonnie Sutter
th
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17th Barbara Johnson
18th Cynder Niemela
19th Ad Hirsch
20th Coreen Neary
20th Michael Snow
22nd Denis Lootens
22nd Rendel Wicks
23rd Peter Rothenberg
24th Udo Stoeckmann
27th Bill Lyons
28th Sydney Darnell
28th Sue Williams
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John Murdoch’s 1968 E-type FHC
JOC Member John Murdoch’s
‘68 E-type FHC graces the
showroom at Hornburg Jaguar in
Santa Monica during the launch of
the XK-RS Super Car.
I acquired the E-type in ‘89 and the minute I
drove it out onto Mulholland, it found her
irresistible and bought it on the spot for the
asking price. I took it up to Big Sur a few years
back after PCH had been resurfaced making for a
silky-smooth, twisting, gorgeous visual and tactile
experience. This car was made for that road, whether
the Brits knew it or not.
Photo By Kevin Easton
According to
Lucille pt.9
The Desert Classic
Concours d’ Elegance 2012
by Paul McNabb
The Fifth Annual Desert Classic found a
new venue this year at the Rancho Mirage Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa.
The location was super posh and the
weather, a bit on the cool side for the last
week on the coast, was pushing eighty
without a cloud in sight. Three events
were staged during the course of the
weekend. First up was a classic tour on
Saturday morning through the Coachella Valley and enough of the foothills to
make the old cars sweat a little. While
the cars were puffing up the hills The
Desert Classic Auction took place selling vintage and modern cars. The finale
was Sunday on the golf course where the
Concours d’Elegance was staged. Unfortunately, I was only able to attend the
concours.
plete and thorough rebuild. Originally a
California car but stored for 23 years until it was exhumed in 2005 with 70,000
miles, the paint was changed from yellow to black. This classic took first place
honors in the Jaguar class and counted
other honors as well. A few more wins
could spell a national championship.
Perhaps Black Beauty and Lucille should
meet for a coffee sometime?
(Continued on page 12)
Five or six classic Jaguars were driven
to the festivities and took refuge in the
“Car Corral,” a good excuse for not having to do too much cleaning before the
spectators were allowed to come by for
a look. The show cars were positioned in
a pleasant setting near the water on the
immaculate golf course. Several owners
were quite nervous early in the morning as the judges toured the cars looking
for crimes against the nature of Jaguars.
Later they were able to relax a little and
tell stories about their cars.
Walt Lima of San Diego brought a 1967
primose yellow SI 2+2 Coupe, chassis
1E77487. A remarkable car in practically
original condition, only 16,000 miles
showed on the speedo. A respray of the
exterior was done around 1990 but the
interior and drive train remained untouched. Close by an extremely early
outside lock coupe had been converted
to a lightweight look. A locally owned
car, aptly named “Black Beauty,” had
been restored to the highest level. Tom
Krefetz, owner of Classic Showcase in
Oceanside, took chassis 1E1191, a 1966
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As many of you know, my XK150 has
won numerous awards and continues to
be ranked in the JCNA top five annually,
despite being driven about 3000 miles a
year. Many people ask me, “how do you
keep a driven car so nice?” In this series
of articles I will share with you a few
tips and tricks that have been useful for
me……I hope you find them useful too.
Steve Kirby
THE SHOW FIELD
All prepped, all packed and driving onto
the Show Field. IT’S SHOWTIME!
Well, not exactly, unless you are lucky
enough to trailer your car to the Show,
you had to put some miles on it to get
there, so it’s no longer perfect. A little
last minute elbow grease will surely get
you a few extra points. So here’s a game
plan for the final prep of your car. We’ll
use the same top to bottom, inside to
outside, dirtiest to cleanest strategy that
we’ve employed from the first article.
I like to start with the interior, but first
open the bonnet so the engine cools.
Wipe down the seats and door trim
with leather or Armorall wipes (that we
packed in our go bag). Clean the inside
windows one more time and then use
the large bristle brush to “fluff” up the
carpet. Pay attention to any pedal pads
or switches you might have used on the
drive. Double check the door jambs.
Stand back and really STARE at the interior from the same angle as the judges
will.
Next go to the boot and repeat as above,
then on the engine compartment. This
is an area that tends to rack up a lot of
deductions even if driven only a few
miles. Check for leaks, drips and other
defects. Use that fat magic marker to
touch up any chips or dings you find.
Clean the bugs out of the radiator (with
those picks you brought) and touch up
any paint chips (or bugs you can’t get
out) with the marker. Use the leftover
Armorall wipes on all the
rubber parts.
Recently I picked up a new trick from
veteran Concours junkie, Mike Zavos.
Seems his 100 point XKS tends to leak
oil from the front of the AC compressor. The spinning clutch whips the oil
all over the engine compartment. So
after cleaning his engine bay at home,
Mike installs the highly sophisticated
“prophylactic” device shown below
with duct tape. The cardboard catches
all the oil and Mike simply pulls it off on
the Show field. I have seen old sweat
socks used on leaky hoses and various
other techniques used where parts tend
to rub together in transit. Be creative
but protect your previous work.
Next it’s on to the body and exterior
windows….any good speed shine product is fine, everyone has their favorite.
Just do the body first and then the windows so as to get any overspray off the
glass. (Continued on page 12)
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CONCOURS READY
(Continued from page 10)
(Continued from page 11)
El Hathaway brought his familiar and
highly restored XK150 DHC and survived
a near dunking in the water hazard to
earn a third in the Jaguar class. A 1956
XK140 DHC, chassis S 817720, was trailered from Salt Lake City by Gary and Sandra Lindstrom. Originally purchased by
Beulah Bailey, a WWII aviatrix and postwar racing driver with a win at Watkins
Glen under her belt, Gary bought the
car in 2006. He drove it for three years
but found some rust spots in the rear of
the body were in dire need of repair. He
affected a complete restoration, doing
much of the work himself, and finished
just in time for the show. Originally in
pastel blue the color was changed to a
rich burgundy.
Finally to the wheels and tires. PLEASE
use the brush to remove any grass clippings caught in the tire tread or flung
up into the wheel wells. I can’t tell you
how many deductions I have seen from
this oversight. Use your Back to Black or
Armorall on the tires. If you have wire
wheels, get out the big Q tips and spend
some time, but only on the upward facing surfaces. The judges can’t see what’s
on the underside, so don’t waste the
time.
The event was well organized and should
warrant consideration for club members
plans in 2013. Members might enjoy
checking the websites www.xkedata.
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details on the classics mentioned in this
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That’s it for this series! Go Score a Perfect 100! I hope you have enjoyed this
series of articles, if you have questions
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Morgan Motors
Portsmouth Dockyards
Tour of Stratford-on-Avon
Tour of Oxford
Visit to Coventry Cathedral
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Known world-wide for its detailed XK and E-Type spare parts catalogs, Californiabased Jaguar parts supplier XKs Unlimited has also published catalogs for the early
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Xk’S Unlimited
With the cooperation of JOCLA
will host a
JCNA Sanctioned Concours d’ Elegance
at
Camp Len, Corbett Canyon Road
on
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Registration cut-off date is March 31 for judged entries Display only after March 31
Cars on the field beginning at 8AM
Judging begins at 10AM
Concours d’ Elegance entries are open to entrants and Jaguars that meet the JCNA Rule Book Chapter II and
Chapter IV eligibility requirements. Entrants will be judged according to JCNA rules for the current year.
Entrants Name(s) ______________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________
Phone__________________________
E-Mail______________________________
JCNA Club Affiliation_______________________ JCNA Member #______________
Willing to Judge? Yes__ no__ Class Expertise_______________ JCNA Certified Yes__ No__
Jaguars Entered:
(see JCNA Concours Class page)
Year
Model
Body
Color
Class
Registration Fees:
Champion, Driven, or Special____________ $45.00 per Jaguar entered.
Display Only_________________________ $20.00 per Jaguar Entered.
Non-JCNA member Insurance Fee________ $5.00 (Form may be filled out at the Concours and will be
necessary if a valid JCNA number isn’t presented).
Checks payable to JOCLA. Mail entry form and payment to:
Frank Gauer
1801 Andrews Street
Tustin, CA 92780
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
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 XK’s Unlimited Concours d'Elegance.
In consideration of the right and privilege to enter and participate and other valuable
consideration, and intending to be legally bound, I agree to release the Jaguar Clubs of North
America, Inc., Jaguar Owners Club of Los Angeles, XK’s Unlimited, 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.
Signature of Entrant ______________________________ Date
Concours Questions? Contact Frank Gauer of JOCLA @ 714-838-8488 or fgauer@pacbell.net