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The Official Monthly Magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia
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November 2016
The Monthly Magazine of the
Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia
Happy Birthday Jaguar XJ40 30 Years Young 1986—2016
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Club Directory Club Services
Technical Officer Geoff Mockford (08) 8362 5997 / 0438 768 770
Regalia
Librarian Tom Brindle (08) 8387 0051
Log Books David Burton 0417 566 225 [email protected]
Inspectors— Historic Registration
Geoff Mockford 08 83625997 0438768770 Evan Spartalis 08 83628116 Onslow Billinghurst 08 83251971 Alan Baker 0429097729 Ron Palmer 0418855597 Robin Ide 0428816678 Malcolm Adamson 0418856731 Roger Adamson 0421052518 Bob Charman 08 82484111 0421482007 Tim White 0419809021 Peter Holland 08 82710048 Richard Shipman 0417843808 Noel Orford 08 82772717
Club Representatives
Australian Council of Jaguar Clubs (ACJC) Peter Holland (08) 8271 0048
Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs (FHMC) Bob Lynch (08) 838 11705
Marque Sports Car Association
(MSCA) Barry Kitts (08) 8391 1759
All British Day Alan Bartram 0418 818 950
Management Committee President Julian Lugg Mobile: 0417 882 930 [email protected]
Vice President Philip Prior Phone: (08) 8276 6136 Mobile: 0402 670 654 [email protected]
Treasurer Tim White Mobile: 0419 809 021 [email protected]
Secretary Alan Bartram Mobile: 0418 818 950 [email protected]
Editor Classic Marque Dane Wilden Mobile: 0431 058 951 [email protected]
Membership Secretary Daphne Charman Phone: (08) 8248 4111 Mobile: 0404 999 200 [email protected]
Events Coordinator Arcadia & Jim Komaromi
Mobile: 0421 185 168 [email protected]
Web Editor Tom Herraman Mobile: 0423 214 644 [email protected]
Club Web Site www.jdcsa.com.au
Club Postal Address PO Box 6020 Halifax Street Adelaide SA 5000
Register Secretaries
XK, MK 7,8,9 Robin Ide Mobile: 0428 816 678 [email protected]
SS & Daimler Malcolm Adamson Phone: (08) 82783002 [email protected]
MK 1, 2, S, 420 Tim White Mobile: 0419 809 021 [email protected]
XJ, 420G, MKX Bob Charman Phone: (08) 8248 4111 [email protected]
E-Type. F Type and Grand Tourer Alan Baker Mobile: 0429 097 729 [email protected]
Multi-Valve Ron Palmer Mobile: 0418 855 597 [email protected]
Classic Marque
Classic Marque is the official magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia.
The opinions/views expressed in published articles are wholly those of the respective authors, and are not necessarily those of Jaguar, the Editor, the Club, or the Members.
Advertisers and sponsors who place advertisements in the magazine do so because they value their association with the JDCSA. Placement of these advertisements should not necessarily be taken to mean the club endorses the services offered.
Cover Story The Jaguar XJ40 was produced 1986—1994 the first of the multivalve engined Jaguars and remains one of the most
affordable classic Jaguars today.
This icon that appears throughout Classic Marque is a LIVE LINK or
(Hyperlink). If you click on this link it will take you to more of the story or report it is associated with. These links are live and active at the time of publication but no guarantee can be given as to how
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ongratulations to all those members who came to the
Torrens Parade Grounds on Sunday 16th October and supported SA Jag Day.
It was too wet to use Elder Park.
I don’t think we have ever had a wetter SA Jag Day but I was pleased to see that over 60 vehicles were on display (including the Jaguar engined racing boat).
Thank you to all those who generously supported Cats & Cans with donations of goods to the Salvation Army.
Any feedback about the event is welcome as part of our review process.
Our National Rally committee convened by Di Adamson has been
Club Torque The Presidents Rap
C hard at work planning the SA hosted National Rally for 2018.
Next year’s National Rally is in Port Stephens 24th – 27th March 2017. There is a national XJC tour as well.
Over the next couple of months there are several motoring related activities where members can be involved.
These include All steamed Up at Mannum, the Adelaide Motor Sport Festival at Victoria Park, Prima Tour 2016, Mallala MSCA super sprints, All Euro Day at Glenelg, Coffee and Cars gatherings at Blackwood, the national XK rally in Canberra, register Christmas functions, and our own Christmas General meeting in December.
All British Day is early next year on February 12th but entries close mid-November. Please refer to our events calendar on the club website.
Our club Executive Committee is in the process of discussing club priorities for this financial year and I would be pleased to hear any ideas from members.
I will raise this at our November general meeting if you wish to comment or otherwise send me an email.
Happy motoring
Julian
We have the opportunity of displaying our Jaguars at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival.
The Club has purchased 20 Display positions which covers a Jaguar entry and driver entry. If you bring a passenger, they must purchase a ticket online at http://adelaidemotorsportfestival.oztix.com.au/Default.aspx?Event=60823.
One day ticket is $30 and two day ticket is $50. If you are interested in displaying your Jaguar, you will need to register with
me by email to [email protected] . You are required to meet at Rose Park at approx. 7.45am and your vehicle must remain
onsite until events are completed. Di Adamson
Adelaide Motorsport Festival 2016 Victoria Park 19—20 November
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Club Torque Editor’s Column ell SA Jag Day is done and dusted, (or maybe drowned)
and with Julian I thank everyone who participated. Those who attended seemed to enjoy the day despite the bitter weather.
So, now, looking ahead there are two more up coming events where we have the opportunity to show our cars and promote the club.
I speak of the Motor Sport Festival and Grand Prix Revival November 19-20. Please speak to Di Adamson if you want your car to feature in our clubs display.
Secondly there is All Euro Day on November 27. To be held on Wigley Reserve, Glenelg. See further details on page 10.
Both these event give the opportunity to promote the club amongst a younger generation in an attempt to boost interest in the
Jaguar Marque and our club.
The Jaguar National Rally Web Page is now up and running.
Take a look here : www.jaguarnationalrally2017.org.au/ to check out the program and register.
If you are planning to attend the National Rally you may like to join in the “Jaguar XJC Tour” that will arrive in Port Stephens on the Friday in time for the Rally commencement. Full details of the tour can be found here: www.xjc.com.au or speak to me personally. Currently we have 9 cars registered for this tour from Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales. We anticipate having a significant display of Jaguar XJCs and Daimler
W Coupes at the National Rally Display Day.
Finally your Executive Committee has decided to conduct two LOG BOOK and MEMBERSHIP renewal days next year to assist in the process of membership renewal, log book up-dating as well as providing the opportunity for vehicle 3 yearly inspections.
We will bring you more information in the new year, so stay tuned.
Phil Prior
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Minutes of the General Meeting held on Tuesday 4th October 2016
Welcome: In the absence of new president Julian Lugg who is returning from overseas, Phil Prior welcomed everyone. Although not wearing his newly minted Vice President badge, he asked that members wear their name tags.
Apologies: Claire & John Evans, Julian and Moira Lugg, Doug Harrison, Brian & S Walker, Bill Jones, Daryl and Fay Leyton
Minutes of the previous meeting 6/9/16 proposed B Kitts, 2nd G Thomas, ratified.
Business Arising from previous minutes:
Di Adamson:
Clipsal 500 March 2017 Jaguar is the featured marque. 30-35 cars will be in marque for 4 days. Open cars required for driving Clipsal drivers around the track. Will probably need to fit a platform for guests to sit on.
Adelaide Motorsport Festival 19&20 November 2016, 20 cars each day for which the Club pays the entry fee for the driver, you pay for your passenger. Register your interest with Di, don’t have to be the same cars on both days. Purchase tickets on line, not available on the day.
Jag Day 16 October: As many cars as possible wanted, weather permitting display will be in Elder Park but this will be confirmed by the Adelaide City on Friday before. If weather forecast not favourable the display will be on the Torrens Parade Ground. The web site will be updated and register secretaries to advise members by email. Volunteers are required by 8am, a show of hands was asked for accredited traffic marshals who will be needed. Cars from 9am. Don’t forget donations for Cats & Cans, the Salvation Army will be on hand to collect non-perishable goods. Please
complete your numbered Shannon’s card for your car to be easily identified for the public vote. No cars to leave before 3pm.
ACJC AGM Peter Holland; New Chairperson a go ahead person and wants to see improvement in relationship with clubs.
James Scrimshaw from Jaguar, sales increase 131% year on year.
Combined clubs magazine being talked about but needs to sell itself, perhaps an electronic newsletter. Envisaged a free for all, so talk to your committee if you have anything that you think needs to be looked at a national level.
Updating of National Rally Manual being done to reflect changes in concourse etc. There are a huge number of trophies, 50% of which are redundant which will make Presentation Nights more interesting.
Anecdotes are wanted for a National Rally 50th anniversary commemorative book but minimal response.
Editor Phil will hand over the magazine to Dane Wilden after his Uni exams. Always looking for Members Pride articles from club members. Don’t have to write a tome, just a few paragraphs and some photos please.
Events Coordinator Arcadia and Jim have not been able to access info on National Rally website, try again later.
All Euro Day, 27 Nov 16 at Wigley Reserve. Keep looking out for entry forms etc on website.
MSCA Barry advised that CAMS calendar shows Motorsport Festival in October in error.
Library Tom has huge donation of magazines including Classic Wings which have proved very popular.
Regalia Di Adamson and models showed samples of new regalia, 2 mens polo shirts, shirts both long and
short sleeved, ladies 2 styles of polo shirt and a jacket. They have club logo on them and can have register name also if wanted. Orders are to be on-line. Costs approx. $32 shirt $72 jacket
Registers
XJ, 420G, Mk10, next meeting at Shannons Wednesday 12/10, ChristmasDinner all sold out.
Compact, meeting next Tuesday at Café Bravo
XK, Mk 7,8,9
E,F & GT next meeting 20 Oct, Alan Baker’s
SS & Daimler, Malcolm spoke of combined states Border Run to Orange, 16-19 September, unfortunately 2 days rain whilst there. Bulk of the cars from Qld and NSW, 2 from SA
Multi-valve: run to Mannum on 17-19 September 380kms, very interesting venues, learnt about the mating habits of yabbies.
Christmas Luncheon 13 November at Bridge Hotel, Langhorne Creek.
Guest Speaker
Jayde Deverson: a previous Jaguar Drivers Club member spoke about his business Garage Mahal. Think about your wildest dreams (and $s) for the ultimate garage. Everything bespoke, lighting and fitments, flooring etc etc, no 2 garages will even remotely resemble each other. Based in SA with work in Victoria and NSW and then on to Hong Kong and Macau. Think screen and roll out speakers for your very own indoor drive-in experience for perhaps 10 or more cars. Or, secret cellar as well as mezzanine for cars.
XK, 7,8 & 9 Register thanked for supper and meeting closed.
Club Torque General Meeting Minutes
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Jaguar - Sir William Lyons - interview - 1977
An interview from Thames Televisions motoring show 'Drive In' Tony Bastable speaks to Jaguar pioneer Sir William Lyons about this iconic motoring company. First shown: 18/05/1977
Geoff Mockford—JDCSA Technical Officer
80 King William St Kent Town SA 5067 ph: (08) 8362 5997 [email protected]
In the mid 1980s Harrods worked with Panther to create the XJ Harrods edition. Only three were built, the show car and two customer cars both costing double that of a standard donor car. I wonder where they are now?
The additional spec -
Exterior Harrods Green paintwork Harrods and Panther Cars gold plated badges Boot mounted TV Antenna
Interior - General Re-trimmed in Beige Connolly leather with Brown piping Suede door casings in Beige incorporating Harrods 'H' motif Beige Wilton carpets with Harrods 'H' motif Optional 5-piece leather luggage set by Tanner Krolle Full Jaguar tool kit in Brown leather case
Interior - Front Nardi leather 3-spoke steering wheel with customers initials engraved in a gold ingot Gold plated door handles, locks, gear lever and ashtrays Overhead stereo mounted in burr walnut console with infra-red remote control Harrods note book, pen and calculator Electric razor concealed in a drawer
Interior - Rear Gold plated Harrods carriage clock Burr walnut console housing 8'' colour TV and video recorder Drinks cabinet with Harrods crystal decanters and four glasses Burr walnut roof console incorporating gold plated manicure set Burr walnut picnic tables, storage area for video and audio cassettes and two sets of stereo headsets
Harrod’s Jaguar
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On Sunday 16th October we had over 60 cars present for SA Jag Day at the Torrens Parade Ground.
This was a good turnout considering the very wet weather conditions.
The decision to move from Elder Park to the Parade Ground turned out to be correct with the bonus use of the Hall and toilets.
Thank you to those generous members who donated goods to the Salvation Army as part of Cats & Cans.
Our patron Ian Webber was welcomed by president Julian Lugg to formally open the event. Rick Luff as the MC for the day.
We did not run the normal People’s Choice as the rain prevented this activity. However we did ask the two representatives from Shannons to choose a car for us based on their own appreciation. The winner will be announced at our club Christmas evening in December.
Thank you to the organising committee for their hard work and support in preparing for the event.
Julian Lugg convened the committee but particular thanks go to Dave Burton for taking over while Julian was away. Other members of the team included Alan Bartram, Malcolm Adamson, Steve Arthur, Reg Wymond, Phil Prior, Roland Donders, Di Adamson, Trevor Norley, Tim White, Paul Moore, Ron Palmer, Bob Charman, Pete & Kathy Taylor, register secretaries and numerous volunteers.
It was pleasing to see the number of
SA Jag Day 2016
additional helpers on the day both in setting up and in packing up.
The support and cooperation from both the Adelaide City Council staff and the Parade Ground staff was also most appreciated.
In spite of the weather conditions many people provided feedback that they still had an enjoyable day.
The sales of club regalia were good and some new members joined the club.
Special thanks go to our food vendors (Rotary Club of Hyde Park, Twisted Barista, and Strawberries Galore) for their support. We appreciated the Rotary Club of Hyde Park volunteers who braved the wet conditions to provide the BBQ food for us. Thank you also to our sponsors, Shannons Insurance and Solitaire who set up displays. We also appreciate those who generously put their vehicles on display.
We hope for better weather conditions next year!
Julian
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FUN with photos
Adam who?
Which Beatle?
Go ahead make my day!
Who loves camping?
One for the Shitbox Rally?
Based on what?
Bob Charman’s new bike?
Gotta love the XJC!
Evan Spartalis’s new workshop policy
Jag Bug!
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http://www.jaguarnationalrally2017.org.au/
Jaguar National Rally 2017 24th March—27th March 2017
Steve McQueen's 1956 Jaguar XKSS - Jay Leno's Garage
Steve McQueen's Jaguar: Steve McQueen bought it twice - and twice had his license suspended for driving it! Jay gets an in-depth tour of the King of Cool's "Green Rat."
CHRISTMAS LUNCH RUN TO LANGHORNE CREEK SUNDAY 13th NOVEMBER 2016
Meet at Victoria Hotel Carpark (Top of Taps) 9.30a.m. for 10.am
This run has been planned by Tony Human and Gabriela Multivalve Register. A detailed run sheet will be distributed on the day. We plan to arrive at the Bridge Hotel
Langhorne Creek approx 12.30p.m.
R.S.V.P. Saturday 5th November - Ron Palmer 0418 8555 97
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All British Day 2017
Echunga Recreation Grounds Sunday February 12 2017
Entry to Grounds: 9:30am. All vehicles in place by 10:45am
Entry form/details on website: www.allbritishday.com
Sunday, November 27, 2016. 9.00am—3.00pm. Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway Glenelg SA. For more
information and registration - www.alleuroday.com.au
A group from JDCSA will be attending this event.
If you wish to attend please indicate to Arcadia Komaromi
0421 185 168 In order to park together we will meet in the Western End of the K
Mart Carpark, Anzac Hwy at 9.00am.
On-line registration is essential —cost is $20.00
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Tuesday 1
7.30pm
JDCSA General Meeting— Police Association Building Carrington Street Adelaide.
Sunday 6 Sporting Event XJ Register Loberthal Slot Cars Adelaide Hills Slotcar Raceway, Loberthal. $12.00 each. All welcome. Lunch at the Loberthal Hotel - 12 mid day.
Wednesday 9
7.30pm
XJ, Mk 10 and 420G Register Meeting—Shannon’s Rooms, South Road Clarence Park SA. Contact: Bob Charman P: (08) 8248 4111 E: [email protected]
Sunday 13
9.30
Multivalve Langhorn Creek Christmas Run Meet at Victoria Hotel, O'Halloran Hill, car
park at 9:30am for 10:30 departure. Booking: Ron Palmer 0418 855 597
Tuesday 15
7.00pm
Executive Committee Meeting—VIP Building, Sir Donald Bradman Drive
Wednesday 16
7.30pm
XK, MK VII, VIII & IX Register Meeting–
Contact: Rob Loffler M: 0428830416 E: [email protected]
Thursday 17
7.30pm
E Type, F Type & GT Register Meeting
Contact: Alan Baker M: 0429 097 729 E: [email protected]
Saturday 19 and
Sunday 20
ADELAIDE MOTOR SPORT FESTIVAL
Full Details http://www.adelaidemotorsportfestival.com.au/home-
Tuesday 27
All Euro Day—Wigley Reserve Glenelg
Tuesday 29 Deadline for all copy for Classic Marque
Editor: Philip Prior M: 0402670654 E: [email protected]
Tuesday 30 SS and Daimler Register Meeting
Contact: Malcolm Adamson P: (08) 82783002 E: [email protected]
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Club Calendar
Friday 2 XJ Register Christmas Dinner at the German Club
Tuesday 6
7.30pm
JDCSA General Meeting—Police Association Building Carrington Street Adelaide.
Wednesday 14
7.30pm
XJ, Mk 10 and 420G Register Meeting—Shannons Rooms, South Road Clarence Park SA. Contact: Bob Charman P: (08) 8248 4111 E: [email protected]
Thursday 15
7.30pm
E Type, F Type & GT Register Meeting
Contact: Alan Baker M: 0429 097 729 E: [email protected]
Tuesday 20
7.00pm
Executive Committee Meeting—VIP Building, Sir Donald Bradman Drive
Wednesday 21 XK, MK VII, VIII & IX Register Meeting
Contact: Robin Ide M: 0428 816 678 [email protected]
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NOTICE: First General Meeting for JDCSA in 2017 will be Tuesday 7th February
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COMPACT REGISTER MINUTES
Tuesday 11th October 2016
Bravo Café Norwood
Welcome:
Angela & David Rogers, Cheryl & Ian Pascoe, Sue & Tim White, Sue & Phil Prior, Marjorie & Tom Brindle, Michael Agostino, Heather & Bill Jones, Margaret Piper & Bill Browne, Gina & Max Beacom, Milly & Andrew Costi, David Moulsdale
Apologies: Jo & Noel Orford Margaret & Geoff Thomas, Carol & David Davidson, Margaret & Colin Haese, , John Gentilcore, Dave Bicknell, Michelle & Fred, Mark Dunlop, Ros & Peter Holland,
Outstanding Items from Last Meeting: Nil
Events
Motorfest weekend 20th / 21st November
Humphrey Pump 30th Celebrations on
weekend of 20th/21st May 2017
Compact Register Runs 2017 –
Proposing run to Cobdogla and the Humphrey Pump on weekend 21/5/2017. Ventilation & Air Quality almost completed
Adelaide Oval Tour in 2017 (subject to events)
Car Talk
Because all cars are Mark 2’s, S Types and Daimler 250’s they are running perfectly!
Other Business Nil
Next Meetings
November (Xmas Meeting) – Clayton – Margaret & Dave Bicknell’s – date TBA. If the date extends into December we may do another Café Bravo?
February Meeting at Margaret & Bill’s on Hindmarsh Island – Sunday 19th February 2017 at 12.00 noon
Minutes of the XJ, Mk 10 &
Register Minutes 420G Register Meeting held at Shannon’s, South Rd, Clarence
Gardens on 12th October, 2016.
PLEASE NOTE – NOVEMBER MEETING IS AUCTION NIGHT
Present Philip Adams, Ben Adler, Steve & Frances Arthur, Ron & John Beevor, David Bicknell, Robin & Roseanne Bullock, George Calvert, Bob & Daphne Charman, John & Claire Evans, Louis Marafiotti, Graeme Moore, Paul Moore, Trevor Norley, Ray & Barb Offe, Anne-Marie Pijanka, Borys Potiuch, Evan & Andrea Spartalis, Andrew Tessari, Noel & Carmel Trew, Don Tyrrell, Will Vanderwerf.
Apologies
Phil & Sue Prior, Darryl & Fay Leyton, Peter & Ros Holland, Ron & Rosie Bailey, John Best, Geoff & Margaret Thomas, Dennis Paech & Kathy Tyrrell.
Previous Minutes Approved
General Business
Jag Day – Elder Park discussed re Marshalls. 8 people put their hands up. Cats and Cans Don’t forget.
Our Xmas dinner at German Club. People who have not contacted Bob in relation to attending this year’s Xmas show have been replaced and we will still have a waiting list. Tickets $45 per head now available and must be paid before the 2nd of December.
Club dinner at the Glenelg Golf Course – feed back – all positive.
A sporting event at the Lobethal Slot Car track has been arranged for Sunday
1991 Jaguar XJR-14 at Spa Classic 2015 (Screaming Sound) The amazing Jaguar XJR-14 built in 1991 takes on the beautiful Belgian circuit of Spa-Francorchamps and shows the rest of the Spa Classic 2015 how it's done. Amazing car, amazing sound, amazing colour and pretty amazing driver as well!
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Adelaide Motorsport Festival 2015 Official TV Program aired on 7mate. Coverage of both the Classic Adelaide Rally and Ade-laide Motorsport Festival - Victoria Park Sprint 2015
November 6th November. We will be having lunch at 12 mid day at the Loberthal Hotel then 2.30pm we are booked in at the Slot Car Raceway. All welcome for a bit of fun. Slot cars $12 each.
Members at the Meeting were reminded that photos are needed for this year’s calendar and members pride for our Magazine.
Members reminded about our November meeting Auction. Please prepare some items. So, clean out the garage, the kitchen or where ever else you hide unwanted goods. We will be at Shannon’s from 5.30pm.
Show and shine day at Moonta, Sunday the 12th of March 2017. Good show of hands showing they would like to take part. Bob will send out the entry forms. Sounds like a good day out, and overnight if you wish.
Show and shine at Gumeracha on the 13th of November run by the Lion’s Club if any one interested. Gold coin donation and a gift suitable for a child entry.
Car Talk
Ron & John Beevor Coolant hose fixed on the xj40.
David Bicknell Gertrude leaking oil somewhere. X300 and 420 OK.
Robin & Roseanne Bullock L/H headlight bulb. Trouble filling – solved with funnel.
George Calvert Mk II problems with fuel when parking on steep slope. Evan told him how to solve problem with the float levels. He then gave a detailed report about several other scenarios which had nothing to do with his cars.
John & Claire Evans Got the car back from their son. Haven’t driven it since.
Graeme Moore Took the starter motor out of Ser I.
Paul Moore No problems with the XJ6 wedding car.
Trevor Norley Bonnet pin needs adjusting. Evan to the rescue.
Ray & Barb Offe Ser I on the hoist. XJS working perfectly. Barb has a new stove in the kitchen.
Anne-Marie Pijanka Green Genie has had radiator repaired, but it turned out to be cracked head. 16 weeks later got a good head from Evan. All good now.
Borys Potiuch XJ6 inhibitor problem. Fixed the gear lever problem.
Evan & Andrea Spartalis E Type no choke. Jets seized. Used E10 petrol – clogged up carbies.
Will Vanderwerf Ser III replaced electrics.
All others present Had nothing to report. All cars doing what they should.
Meeting closed at 8.40pm
Next meeting: Wednesday 9th November, 2016, At Shannon’s, 863 South Road, Clarence Gardens at 7.30pm. All welcome. Doors open from 5.30pm.
REMEMBER – IT’S AUCTION NIGHT
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MINUTES OF THE MULTIVALVE REGISTER MEETING HELD 27TH
SEPTEMBER 2016AT THE HOME OF PETER & TRICIA CLARKE
Present: Jim & Arcadia Komaromi,Peter Clarke, Glyn Jones, Ron & Claire Palmer, Gary Hewitt, Bill Browne, Margaret Piper, Bob & Daphne Charman, Bill & Barbara Mayman, Ray & Judy Smithers, John & Lesley Clarke, Des Brown.
Apologies: Tricia Clarke, Reg & Sue Wymond, Tony & Kay Ellis, Sue & Doug Harrison, Tony Human & Gabriela.
Business & Events: Ron congratulated Jim & Arcadia on their appointment as Club Event Co-ordinators. 16/10 S.A. Jaguar Display Day. 11/11 Climb to Eagle 13/11 Lunch at Langhorne Creek 19/11 -20/11 Adelaide Motorsport Festival at Victoria Park. 27/11 All Euro Day, Wigley Reserve, Glenelg
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2/12 Dinner at German Club, Fully Booked 6/12 Club Christmas Party, Police Club
Car Talk;
John Clarke X300 132K Running beautifully- Having some minor paint touch up. Bob Charman 420G/ S type/E type V12 (caretaker) Googled S Types in UK- from $375 Bob & Daphne’s S type 4.2 V8 now more than 200K. Polished ashtray in E Type. E Type now in trim shop for new leather. Des Brown XF 2014 3.0 Due for service. Ray Smithers X type 67K Very Happy with Car. Petr Clarke XKR 2014 13K Just had annual service. Car drives like a dream. Had a F Pace loan car. (See Peters report in the October Classic Marque) Tricia is now driving a fully loaded Italian racing red XE. Bill Mayman XF 2013 15K Just had annual service. Software updated had a starting problem (now has a Ctek) Jim Komaromi S type 2007 106K Running well. Gary Hewitt S type 2001 154K Coolant reservoir has a slight leak. Glyn Jones S type 2000 44k No problems..Has recently replaced, battery, tyres and wiper blades. Bill Browne S type 2005 122K New set of Yokahama tyres. Ron Palmer XF 2014 36K Everything fine. AOB: discussed 2017 National Rally Pt. Stevens 2018 National Rally Adelaide.
Next Meeting 13th November 2016
The XK, Mk 7,8 & 9 Register’s activity for October was the hosting of the successful Border Run based at Tanunda.
Peter and Judy Goodale had organised a good mix of social and Jaguar activities which showed off the Barossa region to
advantage over the three days of 7,8 and 9 October. 28 people and 14 cars were present with roughly half from SA and
half from Victoria.
Carl Lindner’s collection was visited in beautiful weather on the Saturday and there was time to explore the local sights in the
afternoon. On Sunday we enjoyed a run further afield with lunch at Springton and a visit to another car collection.
The success of the weekend can be measured by the fact that discussion has begun on plans for the 2017 Border Run.
The Register’s November meeting will be at 8.00pm on Wednesday 2nd at 186A Goodwood Road, Millswood.’
XK, Mk 7, 8 & 9 Register
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New E-Pace SUV will be Jaguar's first electric vehicle
Jaguar's first foray into the EV market will be with the E-Pace, a performance-oriented SUV
due to go on sale in 2018
Electric vehicles are a growing market in the UK, and more premium marques are launching their own zero-emissions models in a bid to attract eco-conscious customers.
Until now, Jaguar has stayed out of this market, but that will change in 2018 when the British company launches its own electric vehicle - the E-Pace SUV. The so-called E-Pace - the name has yet to be officially confirmed by Jaguar - will take on the likes of the VW Tiguan, Seat Ateca and Nissan Qashqaiin the booming small SUV market.
The E-Pace is due to be revealed in full before the end of the year, and will be the smaller sibling of the F-Pace SUV. It's expected to offer a lower roofline and even more dramatic styling. It's understood that while Jaguar will aim to offer the usual benefits of an SUV with the E-Pace - a large, practical interior and go-anywhere driving capability - the car's emphasis will be on vivd performance and handling and exceptional refinement.
With driving dynamics playing such an important role for the E-Pace, the new SUV will get four-wheel drive as standard. Its batteries will be laid along the length of
the car, under the floor. Early prototype tests of the E-Pace's battery pack have delivered a range of up to 300 miles in ideal conditions. For reference, the Tesla Model X, which is likely to be the E-Pace's closest EV competitor, can deliver up to 237 miles in standard form.
Power for the E-Pace will come from two electric motors: one driving the front wheels and another for the rears. Together, they'll produce a combined 308bhp.
The E-Pace will face a wide variety of competiton, both from other small SUVs and from established pure electric vehicles like the Tesla Model S and Model X, Nissan Leaf and Renault Zoe - and also from plug-in hybrid SUVs like the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, BMW X5 xDrive40e, Mercedes GLC350e.
Like the F-Pace SUV, the E-Pace will be Jaguar's first entry into an expanding and global market, so it could quickly become a big seller for the company. Jaguar's sister brand, Land Rover, will be watching closely, too, because the E-Pace's internal structure and powertrain will eventually be used on an all-electric version of the Range Rover luxury SUV. That car is expected to arrive around 2019.
WHAT CAR? By Darren Moss
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Design and Styling of the ‘S’-type—Part 2
The Grandfather After a few years building beautiful sidecars for motorcycles, William Lyons put his foot into the world of automobiles. Swallow became a coachbuilder installing Lyons designed high-quality hand built fashionable bodies onto other manufacturers’ rolling chassis with their engine. The most famous were Austin’s Seven, but also on Wollesley and Standard chassis.
An Austin Seven chassis as delivered to Swallow.
The Austin Seven Swallow, in the 1970s, in a painting done by Peter Gregory for
the “75th Anniversary of the Austin Seven”. With Lord Austin.
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In 1931, Lyons commissioned Rubery Owen to build a chassis to his specifications, designeda body said at the time to be “a very attractive car that is, if anything, in advance of the times…”. He powered it with a Standard six cylinder 2 ½ litre engine (45 bhp).
This was named the S.S.I, to be followed by a smaller S.S.II on the Standard Nine chassis with their 1- litre engine 28 bhp @4,000 rpm). It has not been resolved whether ‘S.S.’ stood for “Standard Swallow” or ”Swallow Special”.
By the mid-1930s, Lyons was dissatisfied with the S.S.’s performance, space and styling. For the first, he had Harry Weslake design an overhead valve cylinder head for the Standard 2 ½-litre engine, and added twin 1¼ in. SU carburettors.
Lyons wanted 90 bhp. Weslake’s engine gave 103.3 on the test stand. For space and design, Lyons designed a completely new body shell and polished the valve cover! This became the new S.S. 2.5-litre Jaguar.
Lyons also recognized that there was a market for a smallercar and designed the 1.5-litre SS Jaguar using Standard’s 1608 cc side-valve 4-cyl engine. This was followed by a special 3485 cc engine, built by Standard, with Lyons’ overhead valve head, twin 1½ in. SUs, and aluminium sump, two three-branch exhaust manifolds, twin tail pipes and silencers giving over 120 bhp. This engine continued after World War 2 in the MkIV and MkV.
The conception of the Jaguar XK engine, by Bill Lyons, Wally Hassan, Bill Heynes and Claude Baily, is well-known by most Jaguar enthusiasts so will not be repeated here. For a comprehensive history of the XK engine, see chapter 6 of “Jaguar Saloon Cars”, by Paul Skilleter, Foulis, April 1980.
Lyons had a good eye for design and his direction to the team was for a ‘prestige’ engine. One that was sophisticated and refined, looked good on paper as well as in metal and
could be further developed. After experiments with designs based upon Standard lower ends, Lyons decided that his new engine should be designed from scratch.
The prototype engines, as they were designed, built and tested, were codenamed ‘X’ followed by another letter. The penultimate results were both dual overhead cam engines. The ‘XJ’ was a four cylinder 2-litre that developed 146 bhp. It was later loaned to Lt. Col. A.T.G. (Goldie) Gardner for his MG EX135 streamliner in which he set a record of 132.6 mph, for the average of two runs in each direction, on the Ostend-Jabbeke motorway in Belgium. The other experimental engine, which went into production, was the ‘XK’, initially a 3.2 litre six cylinder design. Although intended for the planned MkVII saloon, body production problems delayed its launch and the XK engine was first shown at the 1948 London Motor Show in an XK120 roadster.
Autocar’s drawing of 3.4-litre XJ\K enginefor their 1948 Motor Show issue. _______________________________
It was a 3442 cc straightsix with dual overhead-cams and twin sidedraft SU carburettors developing 160 bhp at 5,100 rpm. The engine (also on a display stand) was admired for its twin highly polished aluminum camshaft covers, two black vitreous enamel exhaust manifolds protruding on one side and a pair of 1¾ in. SU carburetters on the other and its
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finned aluminium oil sump. An XK-engined XK120, driven by Ron (Soapy) Sutton, was timed at 132.596 mph on the Ostend-Jabbeke motorway on May 30th, 1949 and in 1950 an XK120 averaged over 100 mph for 24 hours, and over 130 mph for an hour, on the banked oval track at L’autodrome de Linas, Montlhéry, France. The engine would go one to power five winners of the 24 heures du Mans at Le Mans, France.
Over the years, three XK engine capacities were offered: 2.483-litre (120 bhp @ 5,750 rpm); 3.442-litre (210 bhp @ 5,500 rpm) 3.781- litre (220 bhp @ 5,500) and, after the ‘S’-types’ announcement, 4.235-litre (245 bhp @ 5,500 rpm).
When our beloved ‘S’-type was introduced in 1963, the XK engine was well developed and had proved to be one of the most rugged, long lasting and efficient power units for decades. The choice offered in the ‘S’-type was the 3.4-litre or the 3.8-litre. The 3.8 litre ‘S’-type outsold the 3.4 litre 15,135 to 10, 036 The ultimate XK engine was developed for German Jaguar distributor Peter Lindner’s, 1964 E-type Lightweight low drag coupe. It developed 344 bhp at
6,500 rpm on the factory dynamometer. The racing year started well when Lindner’s Lightweight qualified 6th fastest (1st in class) at the Le Mans test in April, but ended tragically
Jaguar announced, in 2014, the production of six continuation Lightweight E-types to complete the production run planned in the 1960s. Each will have a new XK 3,868 cc straight-six twin-cam Petrol injected engine delivering 340 Horsepower at 6,500 rpm.
Acknowledgement: The text and photos of this article have been sourced from the Internationl “S Type Register.
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The 340bhp XK-engine. for a ‘continuation’ Jaguar
What is Your Jaguar Story?
You may wish to use a question and answer style to tell us your Jaguar Story for our MEMBER’S PRIDE
section. Just select the questions from the list below, or dream up your own and email to the Editor with photos.
1. What was your first Jaguar experience? 6. An enjoyable or humorous moments with your Jag?
2. What did you like about Jaguars then? 7. Do you have a favourite driving experience?
3. What was the first Jaguar you owned? 8. Why did you join the club ?
4. How did you come to buy it? 9. If you could—what would be your next Jaguar?
5. What other Jaguars have you had? 10. What is stopping you?
MEMBER’S PRIDE
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car was continually delayed. Proposals from both Jaguar's in-house designers and Pininfarina were received. Eventually, it was decided an internal design would be carried through to production and, in February 1981, the British Leyland board approved £80 million to produce the new car.
Jaguar historians claim that the XJ40 was the last car which company founder Sir William Lyons had contributed to during its protracted development phase. The previous generation XJ had been the final Jaguar to be developed wholly under Lyons' leadership - although he continued to take an active consultative role within Jaguar design, long after he had retired from the day-to-day management of the firm following its merger in 1966 with the British Motor Corporation.[
During development, the XJ40 pioneered significant improvements to the way Jaguar designed, built, and assembled cars. Among these improvements was a 25 per cent reduction in the number of bodywork
A luxury sedan manufactured by Jaguar Cars between 1986 and 1994. Officially unveiled on 8 October 1986 it was an all-new redesign of the XJ to replace the Series III, although the two model ranges were sold concurrently until the Series III was discontinued in 1992.
The XJ40 used the Jaguar independent rear suspension arrangement, and featured a number of technological enhancements (such as electronic instrument cluster)
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The 1993 XJ6 earned the title of "Safest Car in Britain" as the result of a
government survey.
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When the XJ40 was discontinued in 1994, it was followed by the X300 platform XJ.
Throughout the 1970s Jaguar had been developing "Project XJ40", which was an all-new model intended to replace the original XJ6. Scale models were being built as early as 1972. Due to the 1973 oil crisis and problems at parent company British Leyland, the
Happy Birthday Jaguar XJ40
30 Years Young 1986—2016
panels required per car (e.g. three pressings needed for a Series 3 door compared with one for a XJ40 door), resulting in not only a more efficient assembly process, but also a weight saving and a stiffer structure. Greater attention to panel gaps improved the drag factor (reduced from 0.849 Cd to 0.762 Cd), while also improving the fuel economy and lowering wind noise inside the cabin.
Initially, only two engines were offered across the XJ40 models: a 2.9 L and a 3.6 L version of the AJ6 inline-six. In 1990 the 3.6L was replaced by a 4.0L model and in 1991 the 2.9L was replaced by a 3.2L model. In 1993, the XJ12 and Daimler Double Six (both equipped with the Jaguar V12 engine) were added to the available models.
During the development of the XJ40, British Leyland had considered providing the Rover V8 engine for the car, which would have eliminated the need for future Jaguar engine production. The XJ40 body shell was allegedly engineered to prevent fitting V-configuration engines such as the
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Rover V8 which British Leyland management had desired; this delayed the introduction of the V12-powered XJ12 until 1993 as the front had to be extensively redesigned.
The automatic gearbox used in the 2.9 L, 3.2 L and 3.6 L six-cylinder cars was the four-speed ZF 4HP22. On the 4.0 L, the four-speed ZF 4HP24 was used. A stronger automatic gearbox was required for the V12-equipped cars, and the four-speed GM 4L80-E was selected. The manual gearbox fitted to early cars was five speed Getrag 265, while later cars received the Getrag 290.
The automatic transmission selector was redesigned to allow the manual selection of forward gears without accidentally selecting neutral or reverse. This new feature was dubbed the "J-Gate" and has carried over to more recent Jaguar models.
The curvaceous lines of the outgoing Series XJ were replaced by the more angular, geometric shape of the XJ40. The nose of the car would accommodate either matched pairs of round headlights, or rectangular single units; the latter were fitted to the higher-specification Sovereign and Daimler trim levels, and also to all cars for the US market.
The bumper is a visually distinct black-rubber-covered bar that runs the full
width of the car and incorporates the sidelights and indicator lights. The bonnet is hinged at the front. Window frames are either chromed or black, depending on model. Rain gutters, door mirrors, and door handles are also finished in chrome. All XJ40s have a chrome surround for the windscreen and a single windscreen wiper.
Early low-specification cars were fitted with metric-sized steel wheels and plastic wheel covers. From 1991, the wheels were changed to non-metric sizing.
The interior of the XJ40 was trimmed with either walnut or rosewood, and either cloth or leather upholstery (depending on model.)
Until 1990, cars were fitted with an instrument binnacle that used digital readouts. Instrumentation included a display named the "Vehicle Condition Monitor" (VCM), which contained a 32x32 dot-matrix screen capable of 34 functions. The VCM was able to alert the driver of bulb failure, brake pad wear, unlatched doors/boot, and low coolant level. From 1990 on, the binnacle was redesigned to use analogue gauges.
Early cars used a two-spoke steering wheel that was later changed for a four-spoke airbag-equipped wheel. The glovebox was
removed on later cars because of the space occupied when the passenger-side airbag was introduced. Some XJ40s bound for the United States were fitted with automatic seat belts.
These cars seem to have suffered from a love them or hate them response from Jaguar enthusiasts though the years. For many the angular body styling that was a significant departure from the Series saloons it replaced is the main reason for the hate. On the other hand others loved the new features, comfort and reliability.
Today the XJ40 remains probably the most affordable and reliable entry level model for those wanting a Jaguar saloon. With some careful searching a very nice well maintained XJ40 can be bought for as little as $5,000 but like any car that is 30 years old there will be many cheaper examples that will need considerable attention and maintenance.
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PANASONIC JAGUAR RACING FINISHES 12TH IN FORMULA E DEBUT IN HONG KONG
(HONG KONG) – October 9, 2016 – Today Jaguar returned to racing on the challenging downtown Hong Kong street circuit in the FIA Formula E Championship, marking its debut with a 12th place finish in a drama filled Hong Kong ePrix.
Running for the first time, on a Formula E circuit during practice, drivers Adam Carroll and Mitch Evans, both quickly got up to speed ahead of qualifying, when the tight and slippery Hong Kong street circuit in the Central Victoria Harbor area, caught out several of the leading contenders. This caused the cancellation of the Super Pole qualifying session. Jaguar drivers Adam Carroll, in the number 47 car and Mitch Evans, in the number 20 car, kept out of trouble and out of the wall, to qualify 14th and 16th respectively. Adam unfortunately had a three-place grid penalty applied for an earlier infringement in practice, dropping him to 17th on the grid.
In the race both Panasonic Jaguar Racing drivers made good starts and steadily climbed through the order, as the challenging conditions and close racing took its toll. Mitch was up to 10th from 15th on the grid and Adam up to 11th from 17th on the grid when a safety car was deployed on lap 18.
Following the safety car and pit stops Adam drove strongly to finish the race in 12th but unfortunately for Mitch, an electrical issue was discovered on his car and to prevent any further damage, it was decided not to
run his second car leading to his retirement.
James Barclay, Team Director: “Panasonic Jaguar Racing can take away many positives from our Formula E debut in Hong Kong. The team and drivers have not raced before in Formula E and we have bedded in as a team, gelled well and learned a huge amount. Our energy conservation in the race was second to none and we have been encouraged by our consistent race pace which saw us move forward through the field. There is good baseline on which to build, and we look forward to Marrakesh and continuing our development.”
Adam Carroll, #47: “I am feeling pretty pleased. We showed decent and consistent race pace and we were particularly strong on energy management. I would like to say a big thank you to the whole Panasonic Jaguar Racing team. Everybody’s worked really hard to get here and we’ve learnt fast all weekend. There is much more to come.”
Mitch Evans, #2: “It's a shame I wasn’t able to complete the race this time but I’ve learnt a lot. I made a good start and picked up a couple of places and was running well in the pack. The Jaguar I-Type performed well and I can’t wait to get back in the car to race in Marrakesh!”
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GENERAL MEETING
ROSTER 2016
Feb Mk1, 2, 420 & S Type (Compact) Register
Mar Multivalve Register
Apr XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register
May SS & Daimler Register
Jun XJ, MK10 & 420G Register
Jul E-Type F-Type & Grand Tourer Register
Aug Mk1, 2, 420 & S Type (Compact) Register
Sep Multivalve Register
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Nov SS & Daimler Register
Dec Special Christmas Meeting arranged by the XJ, MK10 & 420G Register
APPLICATIONS
The following applications for membership have been lodged with the Membership Secretary and are listed in accordance with clause 6 (B-C) of the Constitution. If there are no objections, membership will be ratified one month from this November, 2016 magazine:
Paul & Wendy Roper 1985 Jaguar XJ-SC 5.3L Peter & Heather Buck 2004 Jaguar X-Type 2100cc Bronwyn, Antony & Michael Veale 1967 Daimler 2.5L 1951 Jaguar MK V Sedan James & Dianne Barratt 1978 Jaguar XJ-S 5.3L Coupe Professor J C Bodman Rae 2001 Jaguar XK8 4L Convertible David & Judith Little 1993 Jaguar XJS-S 4L Coupe Ronald & Philippa Westren 1953 Jaguar XK120 3.4L OTS & 1966 Jaguar Mk ll 3.8L Saloon & 1979 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L Saloon The following applications listed in the September Classic Marque magazine have been accepted
John & Hannah Bamford 1973 Jaguar E-Type V12 Manual DHC 1969 Jaguar S3 E-Type Manual 2+2 1968 Jaguar S2 E-Type Manual DHC 1973 Daimler V12 Automatic Sedan We hope you will take advantage of the benefits available, and that you will contribute in your own way to make this a better club for everyone. I particularly ask that Register Secretaries and current members make these new members welcome at meetings and functions.
Daphne Charman Membership Secretary.
Register Meetings are held as follows:
Mk 1,2 & 420 & S Type (Compact) - Second Tuesday of every even calendar month
E-Type, F-Type & Grand Tourer - Third Thursday of each month
Multivalve -Fourth Tuesday of each odd calendar month.
SS & Daimler—Last Wednesday of each month
XJ, Mk 10 & 420G—Second Wednesday of each month
XK, Mk 7, 8 & 9—First Wednesday of each month
Club Notices
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Jaguar Classifieds FOR SALE 1971 series 1 XJ6 4.2,4sp MOD
I've had the car for 20 years and did an extensive rebuild of engine and gearbox soon after purchase and have travelled 53,000 miles since. The engine was rebuilt with triple SUs and full extractors and the clutch has recently been replaced. It has been garaged for the whole time of my ownership and considerable effort put into maintaining it mechanically. $8,000 ono Contact Allan Stewart at 0883891328 or 0400257020 [email protected] 9
WANTED Jaguar Mark II - Project Car I am a member of the JDCSA and I am looking for a Jaguar Mark II, suitable for restoration. I would prefer a later model, with 3.8 motor, manual gearbox and generally an original unmolested vehicle. However all options will be considered. I am prepared to travel interstate for the right car so please give me a call if you think you have the car for me. Peter (08) 83963678 9
FOR SALE 1985 Jaguar Sovereign XJ6 The car is bronze in colour and the paint finish is immaculate. 118,000 klms. $8,000 ono Contact Peter 08 8323 0070 10
FOR SALE Original Jaguar Mag Wheels On offer are four wheels from an early { new } S-Type { pre 2003 }.The size is 16" and tyre specs on 2 are 225 / 55 / ZR 16 . The other two are bare rims. They are all in good condition with very few marks . Could be the answer to your gutter damaged wheels at a great price! $400 OR make me an offer . Contact Paul Kuhlmann on 0413 185 226 . 10
PLEASE NOTE All Classified ads automatically expire after 3 Editions. To renew your ad for a further 3 months please con-tact the editor. Philip Prior: [email protected]
FOR SALE Jaguar S Type
Unfortunately due to ill health I have to sell my Jaguar S Type. The car is a V6 3.0 Ltr. With less than 40,000 Klms. In immaculate condition. A huge opportunity for someone. ((The sale excludes the number plates)
CONTACT Trent Fuller ..82350298. 11
SOLD
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