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THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE JAGUARTHE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE JAGUARTHE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE JAGUAR DRIVERS’ CLUB HUNTER REGION INC.DRIVERS’ CLUB HUNTER REGION INC.DRIVERS’ CLUB HUNTER REGION INC.

www.jaguarhunter.org.au

May 2015 Volume 34 Number 5

IN THIS ISSUE: April Mid Week Run

Observation Run Toronto Boatfest

Plus: All New XF announced

XE specifications

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JAGUAR DRIVERS' CLUB HUNTER REGION Inc. JAGUAR DRIVERS' CLUB HUNTER REGION Inc. JAGUAR DRIVERS' CLUB HUNTER REGION Inc.

Box 604 Newcastle NSW. 2300

(The Clubs’ first meeting was held on the 31st of May 1983)

FRONT COVER Doug Absalom’s S Type

DISCLAIMER In regard to products, services and/or procedures which are either advertised, mentioned in the editorial content of this magazine, members should determine for themselves the reliability and/or suitability for their own particular require-ments. Advertisers must ensure at all times that the products and/or services represented are suitable for the intended use and for the nominated vehicles. Their representatives, outlets or agents must be similarly directed to sell, fit or offer products or services that are suited to the intended use. The Jaguar Drivers Club Hunter Region Inc. cannot accept responsibility for any product of service statements made herein, and the opinions or comments from any contributor are not necessarily those of the Club, its Committee, its Mem-bers or its Editor.

**CONDITIONAL REGISTRATION**

At all times when driven on the road, the member must carry a financial JDCHR Club membership card (or the vehicle is unregistered) and the current magazine showing the event to which the vehicle is being driven. The Club’s by-laws also require that a member must attend at least three Club events in a Club-registered vehicle per financial year, to maintain his entitlement to club plated registration.

CLUB OBJECTIVES 1. To promote and foster the Jaguar/Daimler Marque and the sport of

automobilism generally in all its branches. 2. To encourage restoration, preservation and use of all Jaguar motor

vehicles and those Daimler vehicles built by Jaguar Cars during and after 1960.

3. To promote friendship between members of the club socially, in com-petition and on the road.

4. To promote and engender social activities, exhibitions and club activi-ties.

5. To provide technical assistance and a reference source for its mem-bers.

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CLOSING DATE Contributions for the HUB will be accepted by the Editor up to the 3rd Saturday of the month preceding the month of publication

CONTENTS

Club Committee and meetings 4

President’s Report 5

Secretary’s Report 6-7

Happy Birthday, Welcome 7

Social Secretary’s Report 8

April Mid Week Run 9

Observation Run 10-12

All New XF 15-17

XE model comparison 18-20

CMC Profile 22

Toronto Boatfest 23

Club Calendar 24-25

Flyer— Economy Run 26

Flyrt— Tillegerry Motoerama 27

Flyer—Moree Weekend 28-30

Flyer—May Mid Week Run 31

Flyer—June Mid Week Run 32

Flyer—Retro Speedfest 33

Flyer—Forster Weekend 36-37

Flyer—Xmas in July 38

Flyer—JDCHR All British Day& Dinner

40-41

Classifieds 42-47

Club Regalia 48-49

Let’s Have a Laugh 50

ADVERTISERS

TJ’s Car Detailing 35

Jaguar Australia 2

Thomas Jaguar 39

Triggs Motors 13

Hunter Jaguar 51

Jax Tyres 21

PPC-Leatherique 13

Shannons 21

Trade & General Towing 14

Noel Clark Services 35

English Auto Parts 34

Concours Restorations 45

SNG Barratt 52

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The Clubs’ first meeting was held on the 31st of May 1983 MONTHLY CLUB MEETINGS

Last Tuesday of each month - 7:30pm (no meeting in December), CLUB MACQUARIE 458 LAKE ROAD ARGENTON.

Except two Upper Hunter meetings - 7:30pm SINGLETON, on the last Friday in March and the last Friday in October NEXT MEETING : Tuesday 26th May 20145at 7.30pm

Payments to the Club can be made by direct credit to the Club’s bank account as follows:

Account Name: Jaguar Drivers Club Hunter Region Inc.

Account Number: 268977

BSB Number: 032-515 (Westpac)

Please add a tag so we know who has paid the amount and what it’s for.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

President Ian Hissey J.P. 4959 1382

0425 248 275 [email protected]

Vice President Phil McLeod 0405 339 376 [email protected]

Secretary Ken Moore 0419 289 725 [email protected]

Treasurer Margaret Perry 4988 6149 [email protected]

Events Coordinator Don Anderson 6573 2084 [email protected]

Social Secretary Bill Whitby 4964 4071 [email protected]

Editor David Merryweather 0414 266 499 [email protected]

OFFICE BEARERS

Points Secretary Leyland Rix 0409 045 521

Plates Registrar Peter Dwyer 4958 4596 [email protected]

Regalia Robynne Lilly 4966 5909 [email protected]

Library Richard Lynch 0447 017 306 [email protected]

ACJC Delegate Ian Hissey 4959 1382

0425 248 275 [email protected]

Webmaster Andrew Haigh 4959 8840 [email protected]

CMC Delegate Andrew Pointing 9399 5533 [email protected]

Tools Custodian Peter Dwyer 4958 4596

Display Day Grand Marshall

Mark Perry 0428 789 584 [email protected]

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Ian We look forward to seeing everyone at future Club outings, our meeting, safe and enjoyable driving

What devastation the floods caused throughout the valley - our thoughts are with the families that lost loved ones, and those that suffered extreme loss to their properties. I think nearly every member of the JDCHR has a story to tell, and we feel for our members that ex-perienced hardship through property damage and lengthy electrical blackout.

On a lighter note, there were some amusing anecdotes to make light of a terrible situation, like our members Ken & Caroline Moore, after hankering for a waterfront property, found themselves admir-ing water all around them, supplies being shipped in. I myself was lucky that the block of land I bought to build my garage and bedroom on, had three trees knocked down that needed removing - but also one that didn’t!

At times like these we pull together; I was helped by Peter Dwyer who with his 4 x 4 we pulled and pushed the big gums around. If any member has been badly affected and needs some help, please let me know and we’ll see if someone can help.

While the weather caused the cancellation of many events, including the MG Euro Day, I attended the FOSC meeting at Wakefield Park in which April was entered. (I still feel I’ve been conned some-how?) April rang a few weeks before and asked about the XJ6 and said she’d bought her ticket up for Wakefield - there went my entry! Next she said what about after Wakefield, be-cause “I only have a one way ticket” so how about you come with me to bring the XJ6 back down to Melbourne so I can take it to some local JCCV events. Sounded OK, so why not. Then of course I find out she’s entering the All Jaguar Day at Winton Raceway, and at the JCCV meeting on Tuesday night I hear about Sandown, Philip Island … just as well I was on the train back to New-castle on Wednesday, my heart couldn’t have taken any more shocks like that! I just don’t know where she gets these ideas.

We have some great events coming up, the Economy Run (quite a misnomer with a worked over V12!), Moree weekend away (oh to relax in those hot spring baths, such bliss) and our mid week runs which Bill has organised more interesting venues to visit, with some spirited driving on the way.

Then of course our All British Display Day on Saturday 25th July! This year we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of both XJC and XJS. How many examples of these two magnificent Jaguars can we find to display. Please let us know if you are bringing one so Mark can organise the layout.

I will miss the events in June till just before the Display Day as I’ll be in Europe, but have a couple of Jag events over there I’ll be catching up with, just a bit late to see the XF tightrope drive across the Thames though. Hasn’t Jaguar made a splash (just as well not literally into the Thames) around the world with it’s new models and direction it is taking, great to see for the marque we all love.

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SECRETARY’S REPORTSECRETARY’S REPORTSECRETARY’S REPORT

Meeting opened 7;30pm with 25 members present Apologies Margaret and Mark Perry Phil McLeod Ken Moore David Merrywether Peter Dwyer Steve Crawford Don Anderson Paul Barnett Kellie McInnes Victoria Gardiner Ian welcomed members and explained that because of the disastrous storm last week many mem-bers were still flood bound and unable to make the meeting tonight Minutes Previous meeting – Ian moved that they be accepted Seconded Steve Lilly Business Arising Nil Correspendence in and out – Secretary could not attend meeting Treasurer Report – Could not attend meeting Social – Bill was glad that members had survived the weather and was pleased to see that many were able to attend as so many roads were still closed. April started well on the 5 th with the Lake Macquarie Boatfest held at Toronto. On Sunday 12th Don organised a successful Observation Run with a tour through Mt Penang Gardens. On Thursday 16th the Mid Week Run had a big roll up of members with lunch at Fingal Bay SLSC. Members agreed that the venue was great and would be happy to go there again when the weather warms up. An email will be sent to members informing them of Eurofest this weekend. On May 9th will be the Economy Run. The 15th to 18th May 24 members are travelling to Moree and will meet up with Moree Car Enthusiast Club for dinner on the Saturday and Sunday with a visit to a Pecan Farm on Saturday morning and the Coolatai Tractor Pull on the Sunday. The May Mid Week Run will be to Woy Woy and we will meet up with the Sydney Club for lunch. Bill went on to explain June and July planned events with more details later Problem Corner. Richard Lynch spoke about his experience with chrome plating company in Coffs Harbour and the pleasing results that were achieved and gave an overview of his Mark 2 restoration. He explained some difficulties that he was having with the unacceptable fit of the carpet set, which he imported from the UK. He was told that his Mark 2 must be one of the few that had a narrow foot well width and asked if any members knew or had a vehicle similar specification to help him solve the mys-tery.

General Meeting 28th April 2015 at Club Macquarie Argenton

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Members and Family with birthdays in May are :

Julianne McLeod (2nd); Richard Lynch, Maurice Geerlof and Lesley Smith (4th)

Beverley Hankin (9th); Claudine Philp (10th); Shirley Smith and Paul Geraeds (13th);

Don Anderson (15th); Angela King & Graeme Gardiner (16th); Clive Jones (23rd)

Susan McMaster (24th); Jacqueline Gibbs (25th); Lorna Martin (27th)

Marg Paterson (28th); Alistair McIlroy & Suzie Sturman (31st)

May your birthdays be filled with good health, laughter and safe driving.

Ken Moore

Please help us to help you , by paying your membership dues by the end of May , rather than at the end of June. This will ensure that the committee has a realistic time in which to process your payment , up-date records, produce the 2016 sticker for the back of your membership card, and mail it to you along with your copy of the July Hub. This is particularly important for the owners of club plated cars attending any Club event in July, especially the All British Day in July.

Notice for Club Plate Members

General Business Steve Lilly asked about the wording of the Conditional Registration on the 3rd page of the Hub which currently states that club plated car owners must carry a copy of the magazine. If the mem-ber opts to only receive an electronic version then a change needs to be made to the wording. An example would be after the words current magazine “electronic or hard copy” to be added. In this case the member could have the current magazine on his or her smart phone. Leyland Rix stressed that he had already addressed his concerns at previous meetings regarding the strict requirement limiting a club plated car being driven only by a financial member having in his pos-session his/her current membership card. So this reads that only a financial member can drive the car or it is deemed unregistered by our club. Ian said that Peter was already making enquiries with CMC and RTA and members are awaiting his decision on the wording changes. Raffle prizes of bottles of wine were won by Ailsa Wright and Graeme Cox Meeting closed 8.35pm Minutes taken By Robynne Lilly

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SOCIAL SECRETARY’S REPORTSOCIAL SECRETARY’S REPORTSOCIAL SECRETARY’S REPORT

Bill Whitby

April 2015, thank goodness that we didn’t have anything planned for the last week, with the flood rains and closed roads. I hope you all have survived the onslaught of the bad weather. I was without power for a week. Ken Moore our secretary has finally been able to get out after stranded by the flood waters in Hinton for a week. It had now been a week since the rains began and although it only rained for a couple of days there is still many road closures with the water over the roads still impassable, especially around the Maitland district, with the New England Highway still closed at Maitland. The events started early in April with Toronto Boatfest on Sunday 5th. Although it started off as an overcast but as day went on the weather improved and we had a lovely day there inspecting all the boats and of course the other cars that were on display. The following Sunday 12th was the Observation Run, this was organised by Don Anderson, and as Don does, it was a fabulous day. We met at the twin servo’s and drove to the glorious Mt. Penang gardens for morning tea and a look around before setting off on the Observation Run. We finished up at the Ettalong RSL for lunch. The Mid Week Run was to Fingal Beach Surf Club for lunch. We had morning tea at Caswell Reserve Tanilba Bay, a pretty spot overlooking the waters of Port Stephens. i had put in the GPS location, but a few devices did not show the address, so a couple of members had their morning tea at another park in the area. We went on to Fingal Bay Surf Club for a magnificent lunch with ocean views from the dining room. Coming up in May we have on Sunday 3rd Eurofest at Lambton Park, there is a $5.00 entry fee that goes to The Children's Charity. The following Saturday is our Economy Run. The economy run is organised by Don Anderson, and Don always organises the most interesting trips, so come along for a great day. We have twenty four members booked for the Moree weekend, we had a great time in 2012 and this trip will be just as good, we all should return rejuvenated after a couple of days in the mineral springs. The Mid Week Run this month is on Wednesday 27th to the Woy Woy wharf for a seafood luncheon, we will be joining the JDCA for lunch. Lunch is available in the restaurant, contact me for a booking at $35.00 PP by 12 May, or you can enjoy fish & chips on the wharf. June the Mid Week Run is to the Largs pub, we will go to Raymond Terrace for morning tea and on to Largs via Clarence Town for lunch. July will be a very busy month, Forster Keys Fun Day begins on the Saturday with a trip up to Forster and dinner with the other car clubs on the Saturday night at the Cape Hawke Surf Club, breakfast at the Dorsal hotel overlooking the beach on Sunday morning before going to the display. Some members will be coming up on Sunday morning for the display. The itinerary is on the flyer. Phone the Great Lakes holiday park on 6554-6827 to book a cabin for your Saturday night stay. Christmas in July is on Saturday 11th at the Royal Hotel at Singleton, and on July 25th is the JDCHR All British Day on the foreshore. There will be a dinner with JDCA members at Newcastle Club on the night, bookings absolutely necessary, $55.00 for a 2 course dinner, purchase desert if you want.

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Mid-Week Run – Fingal Bay – 16th April On Thursday 16th April we set off in the Mk2 to the mid week run to Fingal bay. Thirteen cars set off from Club Macquarie for the morning tea spot by the water at Tanilba Bay. Most of us got there. Allan and Ruth were already there, having driven around the Bay. It was a perfect day for standing around chatting, catching up with members and looking at the lovely view. The next stop was lunch at the Surf Club at Fingal Bay, but a few of us decided to go beer/wine tasting at Murray’s vineyard on the way. That meant we got to Fingal Bay a bit later than others – and wow! – I couldn’t believe how many Jag club people were there – quite a few people skipped the drive and met at the club. It is a lovely spot – right next to the beach. There would’ve been over 30 JDCHR members there. Nicole Haigh .

PS. Just because I’m not mentioning any car issues doesn’t mean we didn’t have any......

April Mid Week RunApril Mid Week RunApril Mid Week Run

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We joined the observation run with Don, Eddie, Pauline and Garrie, Helen and Leyland, Paul and Lyn, Paul and Graham, Ray and friend (name??), Bill and Kelly and Brian and Sue Dixon + three grandsons. It was a lovely autumn day and a great day for a drive around some of the scenic roads of the Central Coast. We first stopped at Mt Penang Gardens, which I had been looking forward to, not having been there before – always driving past, saying, “We should drop in there one day” and that day never coming around, until now (Thanks Don!). The Gardens are worth a trip in their own right. The water features are lovely and the concrete walls creating little ecosystems are very interesting. There were a few Wollemi pines sheltering in one ‘gully’, a large collection of bromeliads in an-other and various ferns and stag horns in others (to name just a few). My favourite sections were the water falls and the bottle trees. There was also a nice little cafe there.

Gardens and water with cafe in the background.

Avenue of bottle trees At the top end of the gardens lies the Wombeyan sculptures (moved here to save them from van-dalism and give them more exposure to the public) and a dam where people can use a jet pack – which looked like a lot of fun (but maybe when it’s a bit warmer in the water).

Observation RunObservation RunObservation Run

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After morning tea we set off, touring around the Central Coast backroads from the back of Somersby to Ettalong, via some very nice bush and coastal scenery and some tricky clues – espe-cially when one of the questions was missing.... (sorry Don – couldn’t help myself!) We all ended up (some sooner than others) at the massive Ettalong Diggers Club for a yummy lunch. We sat in the outside terrace under an open section of the roof, which was great until the clouds started rolling in and we asked if they could close the roof – “No, it is broken” – luckily we got no more than 3 or 4 spots of rain before the clouds rolled away again. Don checked all the answers and decided not to penalise smarty-pants for writing answers where there were no ques-tions and hence yours truly won – but only by the smallest margin – (from who?). Our trip home started reasonably, the morning’s misfiring problems mostly resolved, and then went downhill when there was a horrible noise coming from under the car as we were going along at 110kph in the outside lane on the freeway. As we pulled over and slowed down, I opened my window and stuck my head out just in time to see the exhaust separating from the car and coming to a stop nicely on the hard shoulder. We backed up safely to where it was and started to think about the next steps (well, I knitted and Andrew started thinking about the next steps).

Andrew decided to put the exhaust back on (it wouldn’t fit in the car), which was a little bit of a

struggle. Thanks to Eddie, Graham and Paul and the Rix’s for making sure we were OK, but par-

ticularly to Brian Dixon for adding the extra muscle that helped get the exhaust back in place for

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We got home OK, with the exhaust mostly in place. Andrew has since welded up the holes caused by it dragging along the road and fitted it back on properly and added a securing system to it stays in place. As I write, we are planning to take the MkII on the mid-week run to Fingal Bay – so I hope I’m not writing another article this month! Thanks to Don for organising another great drive around our lovely part of the world. We always learn so much about our local area and see so many new things on these trip.

Nicole Haigh

Dorothy’s shoes ?

Exhausted


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vicing Land Rover and Range Rover repairs a speciality Talk to Dennis Trigg - he can look after your pride and joy

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Phone: B/H (02) 4959 2122 Fax: (02) 4959 5061 A/H: (02) 4959 2034

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The all-new XF's aluminium-intensive architecture enables class-leading weight: 80kgs lighter

than the competition*

Elegant, progressive design combines short overhangs and outstanding proportions with

exceptional aerodynamic efficiency: Cd 0.26

Segment-leading rear seat space

All-new 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system - InControl Touch Pro

Bespoke 825W Meridian digital surround sound system with 17 speakers

Reconfigurable 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster

Powertrains from 132kW Ingenium diesel to 280kW V6 supercharged petrol

Double-wishbone and Integral Link suspension deliver exceptional ride comfort, handling and

unrivalled refinement

Full technical and range specifications released 01 April

Australian deliveries will commence in Q1, 2016 with pricing due to be announced closer to

launch 24 March 2015: The all-new Jaguar XF has been revealed during a dramatic 'high-wire' water crossing in the heart of London's business district. Introducing the All-New Jaguar XF The All-New Jaguar XF | Exterior Design Expert British stunt man Jim Dowdell, veteran of Hollywood movies including Bond, Bourne and Indiana Jones, drove the all-new Jaguar XF 240 metres across a high-wire to demonstrate the new XF's lightweight aluminium-intensive construction. The new XF is 80kgs lighter than its clos-est competitor. The feat took place high over the Royal Dock in London's Canary Wharf. Footage of the drive can be viewed here: jaguar.com/newxf The all-new XF brings an unrivalled blend of refinement, fuel economy, dynamics and design to the business car segment. It will make its global motor show debut in New York on 1 April. With segment-leading figures for interior space, the all-new XF's dynamic, coupé-like design is formed around Jaguar's aluminium-intensive architecture and combines the outstanding propor-tions, elegant surfaces and pure lines which define all Jaguar cars, with exceptionally low aerody-namic drag. The cabin utilises a seamless blend of contemporary luxury materials and finishes, traditional Jag-uar craftsmanship and state-of-the art technology. With features such as the new InControl Touch Pro premium infotainment system and 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster.

All New XFAll New XFAll New XF

http://www.jaguar.com/newxf

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"In creating the all-new XF, as a design team we have been driven by discipline, the dis-cipline of simplicity. Every exterior line on the XF has a clear purpose - nothing is super-fluous. Achieving that simplicity takes time and requires great determination; it's all too easy to add lines to a car, but much harder to add character by leaving lines out. "Inside too, we have been driven by the desire to ensure the XF's cabin is as comforting as it is comfortable. New technology, including our new 10.2-inch touchscreen, is com-bined carefully with materials that cosset and reassure. The all-new XF has a clear sense of calm and strength, both outside and inside - and I'm proud of my team for delivering that." Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar The original XF's sleek exterior and luxurious interior made it a desirable, aspirational vehicle. Combined with benchmark driving dynamics, the XF was like nothing the else in the segment and has gone on to become Jaguar's most-awarded car. The all-new XF retains its predecessor's core attributes but uses Jaguar's advanced alu-minium-intensive architecture to elevate them to a completely new level. Featuring 75 per cent aluminium, the architecture enables weight savings of up to 190kg over the outgoing model and an increase in torsional stiffness of up to 28 per cent. The architecture also delivers dramatic improvements in packaging and the proportions so essential to Jaguar design. Though 7mm shorter and 3mm lower than the car it re-places, the all-new XF's 2,960mm wheelbase is 51mm longer, enabling class-leading rear seat space with more legroom, kneeroom and headroom. The efficiency gains inherent in the lightweight aluminium construction are complemented by the all-new XF's refined, powerful engine range. The 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel engine produces 132kW/430Nm and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The 2.0-litre turbocharged direct injection petrol engine develops up to 177kW/340Nm, while the renowned 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engine will be offered in both 250kW/450Nm and 280kW/450Nm ratings. The 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo diesel benefits from a host of advanced technologies which boost efficiency and refinement still further, and raise output to 221kW and a remarkable


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Advanced passive damper technology delivers exceptional ride comfort as standard, but for even better control the Adaptive Dynamics system determines the optimum damper settings for the driving conditions. Jaguar Configurable Dynamics, first developed for F-TYPE, provides the ultimate in con-trol and enables the driver to individually tailor settings of the dampers, steering, engine and eight-speed automatic transmission. All-Surface Progress Control, developed for low-speed driving in adverse conditions, automatically manages the brakes and the throttle to deliver the best possible traction, enabling the car to pull away smoothly and without drama: the driver only has to steer. Infotainment is the most advanced Jaguar has ever offered. The all-new InControl Touch Pro system features a 10.2-inch touchscreen and Dual View technology which simultane-ously allows the driver to see information such as navigation, while the front seat passen-ger watches TV or a DVD. To handle the enormous amounts of data, InControl Touch Pro features a solid-state drive and a quad-core processor. Complementing InControl Touch Pro is a reconfigurable 12.3-inch TFT instrument clus-ter. Jaguar Land Rover pioneered this technology with the XJ and Range Rover and is now bringing it to the business car segment. To make every journey safer and even more relaxing, the all-new XF offers a wide range of advanced driver assistance systems, and is also the first Jaguar to offer full-LED head-lights. The all-new aluminium-intensive Jaguar XF will be manufactured at Jaguar Land Rover's Castle Bromwich Plant alongside the all-aluminium F-TYPE and XJ.


Incorporating all of the learning from F-TYPE and XE, the meticulously-tuned Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) maintains the XF's benchmark steering feel and re-sponse - and contributes to the all-new XF's outstanding fuel economy.

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ENGINE & TRANSMISSION Technical Data

Engine capacity (cc) 1,999 Jaguar XE 2.0 Diesel 163

Cylinders 4 in-line

Valves per cylinder 4; DOHC

Bore/ stroke (mm) 83.0/ 92.4

Compression ratio 15.5:1

Fuel injection system 1,800bar common rail

Boosting system Single variable geometry turbo

Power PS (kW) 163 (120) @ 4,000rpm

Torque Nm (lb ft) 380 (280) @ 1,750-2,500rpm

Transmission ZF 8HP45 8-speed automatic,

6-speed manual

PERFORMANCE & FUEL ECONOMY

0-60mph (sec) 7.9 [man] / 7.7 [auto]

0-100km/h (sec) 8.4 [man] / 8.2 [auto]

Top speed mph (km/h) 141 (227) [man]* / 141 (227) [auto]* *UK only: 132 (212)

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION Jaguar XE 2.0 Diesel 180

Engine capacity (cc) 1,999

Cylinders 4 in-line






Power PS (kW) 180 (132) @ 4,000rpm



6-speed manual


0-60mph (sec) 7.4 [man] / 7.4 [auto]

0-100km/h (sec) 7.8 [man] / 7.8 [auto]


Fuel consumption mpg (litres/100km) EU combined From 67.3 (4.2) [man] / 67.3 (4.2) [auto]

CO2 emissions (g/km)

EU combined cycle From 109 [man] / 109 [auto]

XE 5 Model ComparisonXE 5 Model ComparisonXE 5 Model Comparison

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ENGINE & TRANSMISSION Jaguar XE 2.0 Diesel 180


Cylinders 4 in-line






Power PS (kW) 180 (132) @ 4,000rpm



6-speed manual


0-60mph (sec) 7.4 [man] / 7.4 [auto]

0-100km/h (sec) 7.8 [man] / 7.8 [auto]


Fuel consumption mpg (litres/100km) EU combined From 67.3 (4.2) [man] / 67.3 (4.2) [auto]


EU combined cycle From 109 [man] / 109 [auto]

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION Jaguar XE 2.0 Petrol 200


Cylinders 4 in-line




Fuel injection 150bar direct injection

Boosting system Single monoscroll turbocharger

Power PS (kW) 200 (147) @ 5,500rpm


Transmission ZF 8HP45 8-speed automatic

PERFORMANCE

0-60mph (sec) 7.1

0-100km/h (sec) 7.7

Top speed mph (km/h) 147 (237)

Fuel consumption mpg (litres/100km) EU combined 37.7 (7.5)


EU combined cycle 179

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION Jaguar XE 2.0 Petrol 240


Cylinders 4 in-line




Fuel injection 150bar direct injection

Boosting system Single monoscroll turbocharger

Power PS (kW) 240 (177) @ 5,500rpm



PERFORMANCE

0-60mph (sec) 6.5

0-100km/h (sec) 6.8






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Jaguar XE 3.0 Petrol 340 ENGINE & TRANSMISSION


Cylinders V6




Fuel injection 150bar spray-guided direct injection

Boosting system Twin-Vortex supercharger

Power PS (kW) 340 (250) @ 6,500rpm

Torque Nm (lb ft) 450 (332) @ 4,500rpm


PERFORMANCE

0-60mph (sec) 4.9

0-100km/h (sec) 5.1





DIMENSIONS

Length (mm) 4,672

Width inc./excl. mirrors (mm) 2,075/1,850

Height (mm) 1,416

Wheelbase (mm) 2,835

Track front/ rear (mm) 1,602/ 1,603

Kerbweight (kg) From 1,665

Boot volume (litres) 450 / 455 [no spare]

Fuel tank capacity (usable) litres 63

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Ph: 4961 1261

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CMC Prof

The Council was formed in 1963 by five Sydney-based car clubs as a body to represent the inter-

ests of the historic and classic vehicle movement.The Council was originally named The Council

of Veteran, Vintage and Thoroughbred Motor Clubs (CVV&TMC). Being a somewhat unwieldy

name, many enthusiasts referred to it as "Fred"; less of a mouthful.In November 2000 the Council

became an incorporated body and was re-named The Council of Motor Clubs, Inc. or CMC. The

CMC is, in turn, affiliated with the Australian Historic Motoring Federation (AHMF), a national or-

ganisation uniting similarly orientated councils from around Australia.The role of the CMC is a

representative one – it represents affiliated clubs and their members with authorities such as the

Roads & Maritime Services Authority of NSW with reference to Conditional Historic Registration;

the Federal Government on matters such as leaded fuel and its continued availability, and such

like.At no time is the Council a "controlling" body; it may issue guidelines or advice on an issue

when requested, but it will never tell an affiliated club what to do.In 2013, the CMC welcomed its

162nd specialty motoring club as an affiliate – those 162 clubs contain over 22,000 members with

diverse interests including trucks, buses, trams, ex-military vehicles, fire engines, motor cycles/

scooters and cars, road going and racing, from the veteran, vintage, pre-war, post-war and mod-

ern eras.The CMC stages a number of events each year for the participation of members of affili-

ated clubs and to enthusiastically showcase our movement to the general public. The National

Motoring Heritage Day happens each year; in mid-May with as many historic vehicle owners as

possible being encouraged to take their vehicle out on the roads for a day's enjoyable motoring

and visiting a number of sites along the way.The Council's premier event of each year is the Shan-

non’s Sydney Classic, held on the 3rd weekend of August each year. Over 1900 classic club vehi-

cles are on display on the Sunday, with each club involved in parade laps around the track, and

Concours judging of some of the best historic and club vehicles in NSW. It is a great family day

with music, double-decker bus rides around the track and lots of things for the little ones.The Clas-

sic, as it is called has been held at the Sydney Motorsport Park (formerly Eastern Creek Interna-

tional Raceway) for over 20 years. Provided by Andrew Pointing

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We set out on what looked to be clearing weather, it had been raining the previous days, but today the clouds were clearing. A couple of us left Club Macquarie and drove to Toronto where we were joined by more Jaguars for the day. We arrived o find we were allotted display parking near the front of the cafés, which made the day much more comfortable for us. The weather had not com-pletely cleared so we decided to make a hot coffee the best start for the day. We wandered down after morning tea to have a look at the boars on display, there was varied range of boats to see. Some vintage boats, the owners pride & joy, a couple of old boats with put-put motors were taking the visitors for a short spin around the lake, and of course some of the latest cruisers moored at the wharf with the owners welcoming aboard anyone that wanted to inspect them. There was a boat building race on, with the participants racing to build a floating boat, just using timber and plywood and basic tools, they were very resourceful getting these things together, I watched as one was being put together with some threatening gaps, but with some careful trimming they soon had it fitting together, although I didn’t wait around to see if it actually did float. The day was well organised, with the boats and cars on display, boat rides available, food stalls and the SES fund raising raffle, with a tinny and fishing gear on a trailer as the prize. But as a Jag owner I was more impressed with the cars on display. Some of our members went to the RSL for lunch, and we left for home after lunch.

Bill Whitby

Toronto BoatfestToronto BoatfestToronto Boatfest

Left: Kelly McInnes, Bill Whitby Ken Moore, Leyland & Helen Rix, Peter Dwyer and Andrew Haigh.

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OFFICIAL CLUB CALENDAR 2015OFFICIAL CLUB CALENDAR 2015OFFICIAL CLUB CALENDAR 2015

MAY

Sat 09/05/15 * Economy Run (See Page 26)

Fri-Mon

15-18/05/15 * Moree Weekend (See Pages 28-30)

Tue 26/05/15 * Monthly Meeting, Club Macquarie, 7.30

Wed 27/05/15 * Woy Woy Mid Week Run with JDCA (See Page 31)

JUN

Tue 12/06/15 * June Mid Week Run (See Page 32)


JUL

Sat-Sun

04-05/07/15 * Forster Family Fun Weekend (See Pages 36-37)

Sat 11/07/15 * Xmas in July (See Page 38)

Sat 25/07/15 * JDCHR All British Day (See Page 40)

Sat 25/07/15 * JDCHR All British Day Dinner (See Page 41)

Tue 28/07/15 Monthly Meeting, Club Macquarie, 7.30

AUG


* Denotes Point Score Event ** Denotes Club Championship Event

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MAY

Sat 09/05/15 * Economy Run (See Page 26)

Fri-Mon

15-18/05/15 * Moree Weekend (See Pages 28-30)


Wed 27/05/15 * Woy Woy Mid Week Run with JDCA (See Page 31)

JUN

Tue 12/06/15 * June Mid Week Run (See Page 32)


JUL

Sat-Sun

04-05/07/15 * Forster Family Fun Weekend (See Pages 36-37)

Sat 11/07/15 * Xmas in July (See Page 38)

Sat 25/07/15 * JDCHR All British Day (See Page 40)

Sat 25/07/15 * JDCHR All British Day Dinner (See Page 41)

Tue 28/07/15 Monthly Meeting, Club Macquarie, 7.30

AUG


MAY

Sat-Sun 02-03/05/15 FoSC Wakefield Park

Sat 09/05/15 Bulga Beat Festival Sun 17/05/15 Tiligerry Motorama (See Page 27) Sun 31/05/15 FoSC Amaroo South Circuit, Sydney Motorsport Park

JUN Sat-Sun 06-07/06/15 Retro Speedfest Sydney Motorsport Park (See Page 33) Sun 26/07/15 FoSC Amaroo South Circuit, Sydney Motorsport Park

ALTERNATIVE EVENTS CALENDAR 2015ALTERNATIVE EVENTS CALENDAR 2015ALTERNATIVE EVENTS CALENDAR 2015

<> Club Plate Vehicles are eligible to attend these events <> These events do not attract Club Points

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Friday 15th May 7:15am for a 7:30am leave from Melbourne Street Maitland GPS 123 Melbourne St East Maitland 125km 9:30am Morning tea at Scone Elizabeth Park, Cnr Susan Street & highway. GPS 111 Susan St. Scone ...... 75km 11:00am “Who’d a Thought It” lookout Quir-indi GPS 35 Ray Carter Drive Quirindi ....... 90km 12:30pm lunch at John Floyds Gunnedah GPS 14 Evans Rd. Gunnedah ......... 200km 4:30pm Gwydir Motel & Caravan park GPS Amaroo Drive Moree Settle in to motel/cabin, enjoy thermal pools 6:30 Dinner at the Amaroo Tavern with Moree Car Enthusiast Club

Sunday 17 May 7:00am depart Moree with Moree Car Club for Coolatai Tractor Pull 8:00am Breakfast at ‘Okie Dokie café Warialda 9:00am Scenic drive to Coolatai 9:30am - 2:00pm At Coolatai (Lunch at Coolatai) 2:00pm return to motel, free time for artesian pools. 6:00pm dinner at Amaroo Tavern

Monday 18 May 8:00am Depart to Newcastle 9:00 Narrabri for Breakfast “Tea Table Cafe’ GPS 100 Maitland St. 100km 12:00 Lunch at Quirindi RSL GPS 180km 3:30 Arrive Newcastle

Saturday 16 May 9:30am picked up from motel Pecan Farm Tour Return 12:30pm 1:00pm lunch at Royal Hotel Moree 2:30pm Free time for artesian pools 6:30pm Dinner at Amaroo Tavern With Moree Car Enthusiast Club

Moree Weekend Away in May Itinerary

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Your car will not be legally registered if you are not in possession of a 2016 membership card.

ENGLISH AUTO PARTS

LEYLAND SPECIALISTS IN

SPARE PARTS AND SERVICING

For *JAGUAR * RANGE ROVER * *MORRIS * TRIUMPH * MGB * MINI*

*LAND ROVER*AUSTIN*P76 * MOKE *

PARTS DELIVERED DAILY, TWICE DAILY TO MOST OF NEWCASTLE

24 HOURS ON MOST PARTS IF NOT IN STOCK

CREDIT CARD PAYMENT BY PHONE OR COD POST

ALL JAGUAR SERVICING—NOW WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART

AUTO LOGIC DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER

02 4353 2844

ENGLISH AUTO PARTS

4/188 Pacific Hwy Tuggerah NSW 2259

Ph: 02 4353 2844

Fax: 02 4353 2389

Email: [email protected]

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TJ’s CAR DETAILING

269Lake Rd Glendale NSW 2285

Phone: 0447 056 913

Tim Evans (JDCHR member)

Car Detailer

Have your car detailed, no car too big or too small. Have the inside of your pride and joy looking good and smelling

fresh and the outside looking good.

Wash, vacuum seats and carpets, clean windows and wheels and shine tyres and also a polish

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Formerly Better Spares—Refurbished to service you better

We specialise in:

ALL JAGUAR REPAIRS AND SERVICING

Cylinder Head Reconditioning & Pressure Testing

Motor Vehicle Repairs

Rebore & Crankshaft

Log Book Servicing

Tig & Mig Welding

E-safety inspections

Improvements and Upgrades

**** Trade and Fleet Discounts apply****

120 Maitland Rd Brett & Michelle Thomas

Islington 2296 ABN: 97078445887

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2000 Jaguar X308 SPORT – 4 Litre V8 – 139,000 kms

British Green – Oatmeal Leather -

$10,000 firm - well below comparative prices elsewhere

Owned since 5/09 (91,165 kms)

– used regularly until late 2014

Toyo 235/50R17 96Y TS tyres – July 2013 @ 130,138

(i.e. travelled 9,000 kms)

Serviced regularly (Triggs) – Gearbox oil changed – Headlining replaced (7/13)

Thermostat housing replaced (from plastic to aluminium) – new Water pump (8/13)

Always registered – current to July 2015

Member JDCHR (2010)

Peter Martin 0400 3400 59 – email: [email protected]

FOR SALE AND

WANTED:

Help Needed 1964 mk2 AUTOMATIC front carpets

I am attempting to replace my front carpets for my mk2. My ex-

isting carpets were not original and never a good fit. I am having

difficulty working out the correct shape and I am hoping that a

member has original front carpets that I might be able to check

before I commit to having the expensive Wilton carpet cut.

RICHARD LYNCH ph – 0447017306

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1974 Daimler Vanden Plas V12 saloon. Bronze with black vinyl roof, auto-matic. Rare car in good original condition. Odometer showing 10908 Originally a New Zealand car but has been in Australia for about 5 years. (Sadly for sale due to the sudden passing of the owner who was a member of the Jaguar Drivers Club Hunter Region. His elderly father owned the car in NZ for many years, and gave it to his son who bought it to Australia). Unregistered with club plates 38083H Car is located at Gwandalan, NSW Central Coast. Seeking $8000.00 or offers – please contact Brett on 0403 837 596 for full details.

FOR SALE AND

WANTED:

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JAGUAR MARK IV RESTORATION PROJECT

FOR SALE OR NEAR OFFER This car is for genuine sale where is /as is. The car has been in my possession for around 40 (Forty) odd years and has always been stored in a shed. I believe that this is a 1.5 litre body and has had installed (prior to my acquisition) a 2.5 RILEY twin overhead cam motor (photos are available on request) The car has only surface rust on the body and a jemmy bar dent where somebody endeav-oured to open the boot from the wrong end and all the seating is there including the deteriated upholstery. All doors open ok and intact with their glass. By ar-rangement this car can be inspected at its location which is approx 25km out of ALBURY My asking price is $10,500.00 or near offer as advertised in JUST CARS online and the magazine of APRIL & MAY 2015. I m a y b e c o n t a c t e d o n m y e m a i l a d d r e s s [email protected]

FOR SALE AND

WANTED:

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COLLECTION DISPOSAL – CARS AND PARTS

A large stock of early Jaguar parts will soon be available for sale. The parts have been collected from the late fifties and the collec-tion comprises a broad range of items cover-ing mechanical and body, from the very small to the very large, mainly for the Mk IV, V, and VII models. Condition is variable; very few new or near-new items; mostly average to poor; most are restorable. The full inventory is still being collated but if anyone is looking for anything in particular, they should contact Peter Lloyd in advance by e-mail to: [email protected] Please address your email with the subject title 'Parts Clear-ance'. Included in the stock is a complete MkIV 1½L, garaged on stands for the last forty years and ideal for restoration, and a NSW registered Mk V 3½L in exceptional condition.

These pictures show the two vehicles and just

a small selection of the many hundreds of

items available.

FOR SALE AND

WANTED:

mailto:[email protected]

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FOR SALE AND

WANTED:

PARTS FOR SALE To suit X300/XJ40 – prices negotiable:

Alternator

Fuel Injectors x 6

Sagem-Lucas Gems 6 Control unit x 2 (Part Number LNA1410YB / 211)

Lucas Ignition Coil x 2 (Part Number LHE1510AB)

Relays x 2 (Part Number LNA6706AA)

Body Processor Unit (Part Number LNA2500AA) Full wood set to suit X300 or similar - $490 the lot) To suit Series 2 XJ6:

Series II XJ header tank

Series II XJ plastic tail light lenses (new and rare) Series II XJ steering wheel horn base (new)

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Hand Towel $12

Coffee Mug $12 Stubbie Holders $7


CLUB REGALIACLUB REGALIACLUB REGALIA

Club Polo Shirt with pocket, large Leaper on back. Available in men’s & ladies’ styles, S, M, L and XL

Cap $15

Long Sleeved Fleece large Leaper on back

with full length front zip

Fleece Vest large Leaper on back

with full length front zip

Club Scarf $15

All shown items are generally held in stock; shirts & jackets to order.

Leopard Print Scarf Brown or Grey $10

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CLUB REGALIACLUB REGALIACLUB REGALIA

Windscreen Sticker $5

Umbrella $30

Metal Badge $25

Windscreen Sash $35

Cloth Badge $5

JDCHR Sticker $5

Name Badge $12.50 (free on joining)

Leaper Key Ring $10

Growler Key Ring $10

Jaguar Enamel Cuff Links $10

Club Key Ring $6

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