Special Breed - Wisconsin Jaguars Ltd.

The
Special Breed
Newsletter of Wisconsin Jaguars Ltd. auto club
Volume XXXI - Number 2
March / April 2011
Club Member Copy - $3.00 value
Cover Photo –page 7
Featured in this issue:
3 - Upcoming JCNA Concours Judging Review Session
3 - Upcoming Fox Valley Classic Road Tour
5 & 7 Fred Berndt’s Rich History with the Jaguar Marque
-Project
6 - Bladon Jets Jaguar Engine
9 & 12 Spring Potluck
11 - 2011 Cat Calendar
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Fred Berndt
ZOO LIAISON
Chris & Jenny Ovide
NORTH CENTRAL REGION - NC47
FORMED: 1981
INCORPORATED: 1983
PRESIDENT
Michael Luedke
C: (262) 617-3223
president
@wisconsinjaguars.org
SECRETARY
Steve Macek
secretary
@wisconsinjaguars.org
TREASURER
Karen (Corbett) Diercksmeier
H (262) 798-1060
Treasurer
@wisconsinjaguars.org
VICE-PRESIDENT
Chris Ovide
vicepresident
@wisonsinjaguars.org
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
CHIEF JUDGE
John Boswell II
H (414) 764-9391
DEALER LIAISONS
Karen Diercksmeier
Steve Macek
MEMBERSHIP
Sandy Block
H (414) 352-1953
membership
@wisconsinjaguars.org
WEBMASTER
Dick Diercksmeier
H (262) 798-1060
webmaster
@wisconsinjaguars.org
NEWSLETTER EDITORS
Karen and Dick
Diercksmeier
editor
@wisconsinjaguars.org
CIRCULATION MANAGER
(Open position)
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President’s Rant by Michael Luedke
Greetings, everyone….
It was several years ago that an Illinois Jaguar Club member mentioned that I
had an airplane engine in my car, a S3 XJ6. I was quite surprised and replied
“That explains why my mileage is so bad!” The statement by the older
gentleman has “intrigued me ever since. I have really never been able to
understand what the meaning or implications were of his statement until now.
Jaguar developed the XK inline six engine during WWII. Perhaps Jaguar had
intentions of an aviation derivative, but the war ended before the design work
could be completed. I could find no record of the XK engine ever actually
being used in an aircraft. There are some references to it being used in a
military tank-the FV101 Scorpion, British armoured reconnaissance vehicle,
and in the FV107Scimita, an armoured vehicle Does George Stauffer have
one of these? We’ll have to check with him.
The XK inline-6 is very heavy and probably responsible for a majority of the S3 XJ6’s 4,000 + lbs. This kind of
weight disqualifies it for use in a light aircraft. Maybe the notion of an XK aircraft engine is an
undocumented piece of Jaguar’s history or possibly just Jaguar lore passed on from one generation to
another. So, where am I going with this? Jaguar has recently developed a turbine-powered car that
accelerates like a jet.
Jaguar, working with Bladon Jets, unveiled a hybrid concept car, the C-X75, which can accelerate from 0 to
62mph in a blistering 3.4 seconds. You may remember that we highlighted it in our December 2010
newsletter. You will find an article on page 6 of this issue that gives information that I researched on the
engine. After you read the article, you may have the same question I have: Will I need a pilot’s license to
operate it?
Looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming Concours Judges Review
session that will showcase two of Ian Furness’ E-Types!
Be sure to pre-register by May 9th for attendance on May 14th.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
JCNA CONCOURS JUDGING
REVIEW & CERTIFICATION SESSION
SATURDAY, MAY 14TH
9:00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
The Location is Ian Furness’ private Car Facility near Fond du Lac.
JOHN BOSWELL II, our Concours Chair and Chief Judge, has planned a review
session for JCNA Concours judging rules. For a sanctioned JCNA event, all judges
must be certified. Beginning in 2012, JCNA will not sanction an event that doesn’t
have certified judges. If you like to show your Jaguar in a concours event, this is your
opportunity to become a certified judge. John will provide detailed information on
the rules for judging in a Concours, both Championship and Driven classes.
IAN FURNESS will provide two
1961 E-Types to serve as
models for judging. One (at
right) is a 100 pt. restored EType (Championship). The
other (on the left) is a similar
E-Type in original condition.
(Driven)
Original Condition
Restored Condition
John will conduct the testing immediately after the review. The
knowledge you gain can also help you better prepare any car you own for
a “show & shine” event. Participants will have time to tour Ian’s facility
Pre-Registration is required by Monday, May 9th. Please contact
John Boswell at jboswell1@wi.rr.com. John will provide you with
directions to Ian’s private car facility.
Coffee, juice and breakfast foods will be served.
The following day, Sunday,
May 15th, is
The FOX VALLEY ROAD AND TRACK
CLASSIC ROAD TOUR
ROY FINE is hosting his annual event where proceeds will benefit
the National MS Society-Wisconsin Chapter.
Beginning with a sumptuous breakfast at one of northeast Wisconsin’s premier country
clubs (North Shore Golf Club), featuring an amazing presentation by George Stauffer about
the acquisition of the 1966 Ford GT-40 that won LeMans, participants then move on to an
impressive and educational display of the technology and expertise necessary to bring us
professional grade show and enthusiast cars at “Zero to 60 Garage” and finish with a
caravan to Road America, where all can see, hear, and even feel vintage racing in one of
the best environments anywhere. To sign up please email Roy Fine for an event brochure
at rfine@direnzolaw.com or phone at (920) 725-8464. Costs are to be prepaid by mail.
They include: Breakfast-$9; Track Admission - $20; Track Touring-$20 per car; and
minimum pledge to MS -$10. Reservations will be accepted through Monday, May 9,
2011, space permitting.
March / April 2011 – 3
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JAG TAILS:
UNCENSORED
A RICH HISTORY WITH THE JAGUAR
MARQUE
Our newest member of the WJL Board of Directors, Fred
Berndt, graciously allowed me to interview him at his
home recently about his experience with the Jaguar
marque. Below Fred reveals his rich history with Jaguar.
.
-Karen Diercksmeier, Editor
Jaguar has always been one of my favorite
marques.
When I was a student at Purdue
University, a classmate told me about the Mark V
and shared a thick catalog of all the Jaguar models.
Since then I have always loved Jaguars. While at
Purdue I was lucky to attend the Indy 500 because I
had a connection with the infield grounds keeper.
One year I met three well-dressed gentleman who
introduced me to the XK120’s and 140’s. They
were men who were involved with entering cars in
the Indy 500 races.
Fred Berndt posed with his current Jaguar, an
award-winning XK140.
In 1958 I decided that I should own a Jaguar.
There were several Milwaukee dealers that
handled Jaguar sales. After becoming frustrated
with the local availability of a Jaguar, I phoned
Jaguar to inquire about becoming a dealer. A
company representative gave me an immediate
callback and made me a dealer during our
phone conversation!
Well, there was no
competition because of the excellent service I
offered buyers.
I hired dedicated Jaguar
mechanics to service each Jaguar.
My first Jaguar was a XK150 Coupe S. I sold
it shortly after I purchased it. But my next
Jaguar was a 1939 SS100 that came with an
interesting story. I purchased it from a Michigan
car collector.
He had a unique pre-war
collection of the most exotic European cars,
Bugati, Mercedes, Bentley, Alfa Romeo, and, of
course, the Jaguar. In ill health, he decided to
liquidate his collection.
He had one
idiosyncrasy: He painted the undercarriage of
each car a bright yellow! My SS100 was
featured in the classic car anthology, The Great
Cars, authored by Ralph Stein in 1967.
A double-page photo clearly displayed the yellow
undercarriage. Well, I restored the car, making
sure that the entire undercarriage was
disassembled to be painted black before reassembling it.
When I purchased my next Jaguar, a 1961
Mark 9, I decided to take delivery overseas in
Coventry, England. Most Milwaukee car buyers
had no idea of what was involved in getting their
Jaguars delivered to them. Jaguar company
suggested that an American contact Triple A to
work on overseas delivery from England. They
had no formal overseas delivery plan. Well, my
experience taught me so much that I became
one of the largest dealers of overseas delivery. I
could deliver new Jaguars directly to the home of
any Midwest owner. Eventually I sold this Mark
9 to one of the matriarchs of Milwaukee society.
She used it for about six years. Upon her death
she willed it to her nephew, who essentially
destroyed the car, both exterior and interior. His
mother phoned me, “Fred, bring a dollar and I
will give you title to the car. I suggest that you
bring a tow truck with you.”
So I did as she asked. Once the car was
restored, my wife Alberta made it her daily driver
during summers.
One time leaving the
downtown Boston Store, the young lady at the
parking kiosk asked Alberta, “What do you do
that you can drive a car like this?” Alberta
shrugged her shoulders and replied, “I’m merely
the maid at 1626 Prospect Avenue.” This was
where Alberta and I lived at that time. Eventually
I sold it to a responsible Chicagoan.
My passion for Jaguars continued. I was
fortunate to cross paths with Bob Wilke. Bob,
president of Leader Cards, was associated with
Indy 500 racing. He had purchased a 1965 EType Coupe for his wife while spending the winter
in Florida. It was painted a beautiful opalescent
silver blue metallic. He had his race car body
people paint the top and the tailgate a glossy
black. It made the car’s profile have a lower
appearance. It was truly a striking car.
in 1967 Bob called to ask me if I could get him
a new Buick Riveria - turquoise in color, for his
wife. I asked about the E-Type he had bought for
her. It now had only 800 miles on it. I asked
“Why only 800 miles? He explained, “Well, my
wife refused to drive the car because it has no
air-conditioning. She complained that it was just
too hot in Florida to be without air!”
(continuted on page 7)
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BLADON JETS Jaguar Engine
By Michael Luedke
If you read my President’s Rant on page 2 of this
issue, you know that I researched the engine that
Jaguar has used in the C-X75. The car gets its power
from two new micro-sized gas turbine engines that are
slightly larger and longer than a human forearm. The
jet-like engines feed four electric motors, which give the
car a range of 560 miles. The director at Bladon stated
"It has long been a dream to get gas turbines into a car;
the automotive industry has been trying for 50-plus
years, and it is only now that we have a viable
proposition.” So how did they create a gas turbine
engine that is fuel efficient yet can go from zero to 62
mph in 3.4 seconds? Whether sitting at a stop sign or
peeling away from it, the Bladon engine rotates
constantly at an astonishing 80,000 revolutions per
minute.
A normal car can only achieve several thousand
rpms. Unlike a jet engine, in which exhaust fumes
physically push the aircraft, the hot gasses expelled out
of the Bladon engine don't push the car forward.
Instead, the exhaust fumes from those 80,000 rpms
are utilized to generate electricity, which is stored in a
lithium-ion battery. That electricity then flows into four
electric motors, one on each wheel, which propels the
car forward for 100 miles on an electric charge alone,
or up to 560 miles with the turbines engaged. The
turbines can burn a variety of fuels as well. Jaguar
isn't the only company looking to commercialize
gas turbine engines in automobiles; Capstone
Turbine Corporation of California is placing
micro turbine engines inside buses and cars.
Plans Continue For A Limited Edition
2012 Club Calendar
Mike Luedke and Chris Ovide are working on the
Design for the 2012 club calendar. To be sure
that you receive a calendar, please pre-order by
contacting Mike by May 1st at (262) 617-3323
or mluedke1@wi.rr.com .
Order Your Jaguar Club Name Badges!
Please mail a check for $10 for each badge,
payable to WJL, to
WJL
Sandy Block, Membership
8043 North Poplar Drive
Fox Point, WI 53217-2922
Or call Sandy at (414) 352-1953
Indicate for back attachment: pin or magnet.
JAGUAR ∙ BMW ∙ MERCEDES ∙ JAGUAR ∙ LEXUS ∙ VOLVO ∙ JAGUAR
Al’s Service
1130 Marquette Ave. South Milwaukee (414) 762-3343
Plans in the Works For A
Limited Edition 2012 Club
Calendar
Professional
Personalized
Automotive services:
∙ Repair and
∙ Restoration
Import and Domestic
Classic era to present
Al Umaske
Owner
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WJL club member
(continued from page 5-“A Rich History with Jaguar”)
I told Bob that I had just taken delivery that morning
of the exact Riveria that met his wife’s needs-even the
turquoise color! Fortunately for me I took the E-Type
in trade. It became my daily driver for more than 20
consecutive summers. It was a wonderful car to own.
So at this point in my life I have only one Jaguar– a
1956 black XK140 MC Roadster. Where did I find this
award-winning Jaguar? While attending the Pebble
Beach Concours d’ Elegance some time in the mid80’s. I went to an auction session and met an
Englishman from Chichester, England, who had
brought the car for the Concours, but missed the entry
deadline. So the car was sitting in the parking lot. I
examined the car and liked what I saw. I arranged for
my niece to have the car examined; if it was all
authentic, I would mail my niece the money so she
could purchase it. It was a gem! Now it sits in my
garage.
As I reflect on my experience with the Jaguar
marque, I have always believed that Jaguar
engineering has been outstanding. However, I have
felt that the engineers spoke a different language
than the production staff. During my several visits to
Coventry I discovered that there was no real
production line, nothing was automated. However,
the coachwork was exceptional compared to the
Mercedes. In addition, Jaguar included disc brakes as
standard equipment while Mercedes did not even
offer them to customers. When Jaguar produced the
Mark II, it married quality design with engineering.
Mercedes had quality production, but not design.
I never regret my association with the Jaguar
marque for the many years. In a future article I can
share my experience with purchasing a Bentley from
Mrs.Twombley, great-granddaughter of Commodore
Cornelius Vanderbilt as well as how I acquired a rare
Hispano-Suiza.
- Fred Berndt
Cover Photo
Among the 40+ guests at our club’s Potluck this
month, held at Steve and Cindy Karstaedt’s home,
was Don Huebschen, from South Beloit, IL. Here he is
standing next to his beautiful 1956 XK140 OTS MC
roadster, in front of the Karstaedt’s home. Don found
his XK in 1972, advertised in a local shopper paper,
coincidentally owned by the Karstaedt family, the
“Stateline Shopping News. In 1990 Don had Jim
Kakuska, in Illinois restore his Jag. It looks even more
striking in person than it does here.
Over the past years Don became good friends with
Steve and Cindy. He lives just 8 miles from their
home. An interesting story was uncovered in talking
to Don about his car. Don’s older brother Dave, years
before Don found his XK, bought a Jaguar from Steve.
This was the catalyst for a friendship between these
two families that has continued to the present. Sadly,
Dave Huebschen passed away several years ago.
- Dick Diercksmeier
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NEWS RELEASE: A Milwaukee gala for a new
movie may feature one of our club member’s ETypes. How appropriate for the 50th Anniversary of
the E-Type. is this? Stay connected. We will
broadcast information as we are permitted to
release it. Maybe it will become a club event.
POTLUCK BRINGS WJL MEMBERS
TO THE KARSTAEDTS
After a long cold winter Wisconsin club members
came together to celebrate the beginning of spring
at the spacious country home of Steve and Cindy
Karstaedt.
Steve and Cindy Karstaedt
Our gracious host and hostess treated guests to
a private tour of their extensive car collection. One
of the Jaguars in Steve’s stable is a sleek Mark II,
pictured below.
2011 New Member Updates
Welcome!
Mike Froh & Susie White Referred by Kaye Kovacs
P.O. Box 36
Elkhart Lake, WI 53020-0036
Email: Michaelf@burkart-heisdorf.com
PH: (H) (920) 876-2257 (W) (920) 458-6174
C: (920) 912-4560
1951 XK-120 Roadster
David Welky
Cedarburg, WI 53012
Email: designvelke@aol.com
PH: (262) 377-8290 W: (262) 377-7890
67 E-Type Roadster, Red
02 X-Type Sport, BRG
Welcome back to
Daniel and Sarah Bent Members in 2009
Twin Lakes, WI 53181
PH: 224-688-8176
jagrepair@yahoo.com
73 E-Type OTS Turquoise
01 XJ8 Anthracite
Roster Email corrections:
John Boswell: jboswell1@wi.rr.com
Bill Klapperich: wklapperich@wi.rr.com
Michael Luedke: mluedke1@wi.rr.com
Chris Ovide: widrchris@gmail.com
M O’Meara:momeara@froederthealth.org
John Puchek: jtpuchek@gmail.com
Club Renewals after Roster printing. Kindly check
last year’s 2010 roster for each person’s data.
James Beck
Don and Trish Huebschen
Bill and Barbara Klapperich
Tom and Kaye Kovacs
Brian and Mary Kristopeit
WJL Fall Drive to Dubuque, IL
Friday to Sunday –Sept. 23 – 25th
Guests brought their hors d’ oeuvres to
compliment the bratwurst and hot dogs served with
sauerkraut and raw onions. Cindy provided volumes
of freshly popped corn for everyone to nibble on as
they examined the expansive garage that houses
Steve’s treasures.
Enjoy more photos displayed on page 12.
Join the fun this September on our Fall Getaway
along the Mississippi River. Chuck and Carolyn
Stork will plan the Great River Road Drive. Our
headquarters will be at the Grand Harbor Resort.
A dinner cruise on a Mississippi paddle boat will be
one of our highlights. Plans are being made now
to include a visit to Guttenberg, IA, for their
German Fest. We will caravan from Milwaukee to
Beloit and then head to join the Storks in
Dubuque, IL.
We will provide full details in the June
newsletter. Contact Karen Diercksmeier at (262)
798-1060. Sign up begins August 1st.
March / April 2011 - 9
Treasurer’s Report
February 11th to April 11th, 2011
February 11, 2011
Checking Account Balance
2006 Jaguar XJ-Series VDP
Automatic, 22,157
Miles, Exterior:
Zircon, Ivory
Leather Interior,
$ 25,995
$ 13,096.00
RECEIPTS
MMkt Interest $ 6.89
TOTAL:
$
1,490.00
$
3,860.08
EXPENDITURES
TOTAL:
April 11, 2011
Checking Account Balance $ 10,725.92
Money Market
$ 13,891.70
CLUB FUNDS
$ 24,617.62
Accounts Payable
CAMPAIGN Feed A Jaguar-’11
2011 Member donations
$ 60.00
2011+
TOTAL $ 3,733.20
Respectfully submitted by Treasurer, Karen
Diercksmeier, April 11, 2011. Please contact Karen at
klcorbett@earthlink.net for a detailed report.
1995 Jaguar XJS
Conv. 97,455 Miles
Automatic, Bright
Turquoise with
Beige/Tan Interior,
$ 8,995
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out. Fully stripped and repainted (doorjambs
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good tires and exhaust. Interior is all original in
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working, clean inside, outside AND underneath.
$8,000. OBO, call 414-628-7759.
Jaguar Tech Line
A new JCNA member benefit ...
The JCNA tech line has been in the works for a
while and is finally up and running. You can dial
up the main JCNA phone number 888-2582524 and select option #3 for the Tech line. At
this time, it is for 'members only' so please have
your JCNA number available. From restoration
questions to general mechanical help from the
factory publications that are available, we look
forward to serving your information needs in
caring for your Jaguar.
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2011 Cat Calendar
For Current Club NEWS and LINKS
JCNA NOW OFFERS A TOLL-FREE PHONE
NUMBER TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH A TECH
HOTLINE. DIAL 1-888-258-2524.
PRESS 3 for the tech hotline.
May 31stth,
Tuesday
April 30May 1st
Sat. - Sun.
May 14th
Saturday
9:00 a.m.
May
15th,
Sunday
June
19th
Sunday
NEXT WJL Board Meeting
6:30 PM
John Hawks Pub
100 E. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee
ILLINOIS JAGUAR CLUB
SPRING DRIVE
Contact Rick Becker at
(414) 732-4401 or
Rbecker9@wi.rr.com
CONCOURS JUDGING
REVIEW SESSION
AT IAN FURNESS’ FACILITY
SEE DETAILS ON PAGE 3.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
BY MONDAY, MAY 9TH.
FOX VALLEY ROAD & TRACK
CLASSIC ROAD TOUR
Visit www.wisconsinjaguars.org
July
6-9th
Thur. - Sun.
50TH E-TYPE ANNIVERSARY
Jaguar Association of Central Ohio
Details on page 5
July
14-17th
Thur.-Sun.
KOHLER INTERNATIONAL
CHALLENGE W/BRIAN REDMAN
July
29-31st
Fri.-Sun.
ILLINOIS JAGUAR CLUB
E-TYPE EXTRAVAGANZA
& CONCOURS
ROAD AMERICA
Vintage sports car racing
Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, IL
Details to follow
August
WJL
26th – 28th
CONCOURS D’ ELEGANCE
MILWAUKEE MASTERPIECE
Milwaukee Lakefront
Fri.-Sun.
Sept.
23rd – 25th
Fri. - Sun.
Early breakfast followed by cruise
to Road America. See page 3.
BRITISH CAR FIELD DAY
SUSSEX, WI
Pre-staging of vehicles
from 9AM to 12 NOON
Details in last issue.
2011 JCNA
CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIP
Details to follow in the June issue.
FALL DRIVE
ALONG THE MISSISSIPPPI
Drive along the Great River Road,
Paddle Boat dinner cruise with
Chuck and Carolyn Stork
Details in the June Issue
November
5th
Saturday
WJL
ANNUAL DINNER
At the private University Club in
Downtown Milwaukee. F. Berndt
and Karen will provide details in the
August issue
Wisconsin Jaguars Ltd. is an auto club where enthusiasts come together to share their
love of the marque and camaraderie. You do not have to own a Jaguar to be a member.
Dues are $60 per year. By joining WJL you are automatically a member of the national
association, JCNA. Please contact our Membership Chairperson, Sandy Block, for
information or an application.
(414) 352-1953
membership@wisconsinjaguars.org
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SPRING POTLUCK ON APRIL 2, 2011
Veteran Don Huebschen (left) and Cindy (right) welcome
new members, Roxann & Rich Cannistra (center).
Steve & Cindy,
We Thank You
For
A
GREAT time!
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