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Newsletter
Vol. XXXIII, num. 09 www.atlantajaguarsociety.org September, 2012
From our President By Ken Carr, Acting President
XJ LUXURY
All Jaguars share the common characteristics
of styling and performance but in addition their
sedans (er…saloons) have always exuded that
feel of luxury embodied by rich leather
upholstery (not to be confused with the
“Corinthian leather” of bygone Chryslers),
polished wood panels, deep carpets, etc. These
sumptuous details were particularly evident in
the old Vanden Plas models. The current XJ line
raises luxury to a new level, not only retaining
and enhancing the traditional craftsmanship of
the past but supplementing it with high tech
features that completely pamper driver and
passengers.
Reviews of the 2012 XJ have appeared by
coincidence this August in two Atlanta
newspapers, the AJC and the Johns Creek Herald
(thanks Fran). The XJ comes in three 5.0 liter V-
8 versions of 385, 470 and 510 hp. The
supercharged 510 hp version can accelerate from
0 to 60mph in just 4.2 seconds, reaching a speed
of 114 mph at the quarter-mile, so there is no
question that there is power and speed aplenty to
satisfy Jaguar owner expectations. However,
these reviews highlight the extraordinary new
luxury features now available in the XJ line. For
example, in a fully loaded XJ at $120K rear
passengers can relax with a power sunshade,
DVD screens and trays in front of seats that can
recline, heat, massage…you name it! As the
owner of an ancient 1998 XJL I enjoy the
interior elegance of these cars but I am amazed
how these new features redefine what luxury
means.
In summary, many fine competing marques
in the same class may have better performance or
more luxury than the XJ but in dollar-for-dollar
value they cannot outshine the Jaguar package.
The pool party at the beautiful Antonucci
home was a great success with excellent
participation by our members (the group picture
around the pool by Lew’s panoramic camera
says it all). As all the photos in this issue can
attest, fun and friendship abounded. Our thanks
go to Matt and Emily for hosting this event in the
best tradition of AJS hospitality.
Kenneth Carr
In addition for 2013: (Lew George, Editor)
MSRP from $155,000. 510 HP 5.0 liter V8
2013 Jaguar Line-up
F-type: Details remain sketchy, but Jaguar’s
all new two-seat convertible will feature a
bonded and riveted aluminum unibody like those
of the XK and XJ. Under hood, expect the
company’s new supercharged 3.0-liter V-6,
tuned to produce 380 horsepower. In the interest
of fuel economy, the F-type will use an eight-
speed automatic and start-stop. This new Jag,
whose exterior is expected to mirror the stunning
C-X16 concept’s, gives the brand a bright star
around which the rest of its models can orbit
XF: To lower the price of entry and increase
fuel economy, Jaguar introduces two new
engines to the XF lineup. A direct-injection 2.0-
liter turbo four (shared with the Land Rover
Range rover Evoque) will make 240 horsepower.
Slotted above the four but below the V-8s is a
340-hp, 3.0-liter supercharged V-6. The 5.0-liter
V-8s, both supercharged and naturally aspired,
carry over. Every ’13 XF will get an eight-speed
automatic and start-stop; all-wheel drive will
likely become an option.
XJ: The XJ’s V-8s are joined by the 340-hp
V-6 shared with the XF. All XJs get the new
eight-speed automatic and start-stop. Expect an
all-wheel drive option for 2013, too. Also the
Ultimate XJ series will be unveiled.
Tech Tidbit: To expand its engine range,
Jaguar whacked two cylinders from its 5.0-liter
V-8 to create two new supercharged 3.0-liter V-
6s. Shared features are aluminum block and
head construction, direct injection, an Eaton
TVS-series supercharger, and variable-and
exhaust-valve timing. The V-6s have a higher
compression ratio, smaller bore and stroke
dimensions, stop-start, and two balance shafts.
The XF and XJ sedans use a 340-hp version of
this V-6; the all-new F-type roadster employs the
380-hp edition.
Next monthly meeting August 24th
Aldo’s Restaurant Social hour- 6:00 pm, Dinner-7:00 PM
Will Sommer reports that there will be a change in taking our
orders at Aldo’s to facilitate getting our meals to the tables
more timely.
June’s Corner
Member News By June Mindrup, Health & Hospitality Director
New Member Department: A big welcome
to Vertis and Sidney Gleaton who have recently
joined our club. They own an Aston Martin DB-
7(1975, 1992 2-R-1, 2002-206, 2006 C-6
Corvette) MB-S500, 2002-911. Gee, but I hope I
got that right! Welcome aboard - we're happy to
have you join us.
Everybody, please keep Bob and Kim Daly
in your prayers. Kim, thank you for the progress
reports you are so faithfully providing. Bless you
for managing to provide all AJS'ers up to date
news when your days of being a care-giver keep
you so busy.
Marilyn Fry had emergency gall bladder
Surgery on August 22nd. She is at home now
recuperating nicely; however, this malady put a
glitch in their plans to go to Milwaukee,
Wisconsin to attend a nephew's wedding.
Marilyn, your timing wasn't so good!!!
Robert and Yera Kleiner will soon be leaving
on a 2-month cruise to Japan, China, South
Korea, New Guinea, Viet Nam, Australia and
Indonesia. Jeepers, that sounds like one
ambitious journey and we'll all be waiting to hear
about it when you return. Bon Voyage!
And this is certainly worth writing about.
Ken and Irene Carr celebrated their 10th
Wedding Anniversary on August 19th. Happy,
Happy Anniversary and may you celebrate many
more such occasions.
Lew George's sister evacuated "Mom" to
Huntsville, Alabama for Hurricane Isaac...and
there’s more. Lew's step-sister lost her home in
Houston, Texas when it burned down! The fire,
which started in the garage, went unnoticed as no
one was at home, until neighbors saw the smoke
and called the fire department.
Sheila and Paul Brower will be going to New
Orleans for several days to attend the Georgia
Association of Realtors Convention (she's Vice
President of this organization). Then they will be
going to Halifax, Nova Scotia to attend a Real
Estate Related Conference as Paul is Vice
Chairman of the Real Estate Commission. This
dynamo duo are always on the go.
Alan Talbott and Larry Walton with 12 other
motorcycle enthusiasts were cycling in the North
Georgia mountains...and...all 14 came upon a
Police Road Block. Yep, they were all arrested
and given speeding tickets. It took the cops 1 1/2
hours to write up the 14 tickets. Plan "A" is to go
to Court to try to get the fine reduced. Good
Luck with "Plan A".
On a sad note, Wil Sommer's younger
brother, Gordon D. Sommer, died August 8th in
Casper, Wyoming. Wil flew out to attend the
funeral which was held on the 17th of August.
Our condolences on your loss, Wil.
Don and Marlene Hart will be going to
Miami for 8 days. While there, they will meet
their friends from Switzerland.
Kathy and Glenn Michalski spent 5 days
sightseeing in Lima, Peru and visiting many
Mayan and Inca ruins. They even went on an
Amazon River Expedition for 10 days, deep into
the Amazon Basin and rain forests. Highlights of
the Amazon trip included swimming with
Amazon Pink River Dolphins. Also, in the river
while they were swimming with Red-bellied
Piranhas and Black Piranhas, but none of them
took any bites. Other highlights included seeing
flocks of parrots, parakeets, storks, herons,
vultures, Macaws and various monkeys, iguanas
and sloths. After such an adventurous trip, they
returned to Georgia for a short rest, then off to
spend a week in Hilton Head, South Carolina for
beach walking, relaxing and also visiting with
one of their cousins.
Marcia Lauria's sister from California was
here for a visit at the end of August. They had a
fun-filled 3 days visit which included a trip to
Asheville, North Carolina and a tour of the
Biltmore House.
Quiz for the month! (Q) What kind of motor
vehicles are in the Bible? (A) Jehovah drove
Adam and Eve out of the Garden in a "Fury".
(Q) And About "Triumph"? (A) David's
"Triumph" was heard throughout the land. Also,
probably a "Honda" was in the Bible because the
Apostles were all in one "Accord".
Activities Activities Committee
Atlanta Jaguar Society
September 15th
Drive to the Etowah
Indian Mounds
This drive will be north on Highway 75 to
Cartersville. The historic museum and mounds
are located about 6 miles west of town along the
banks of the Etowah River.
We will meet at 9:00 a.m. for coffee and
doughnuts in the parking lot of Chattahoochee
Technical College located just off highway 75 at
exit 278. You will see it just to the right of the
off ramp. The group will depart for Cartersville
at 9:30 a.m.
Please see the extended directions and GPS
information in the separate attached file.
We will be visiting an ancient Indian city that
was discovered by Hernando DeSoto in 1540.
The mounds were used between 900 and 1550
A.D. as a platform for the priest/chief, temples
and mortuary houses. The self- guided tour
starts at a history museum with artifacts and
short film. Then we will proceed on a ½ mile
walking trail with which have informational
markers. This is a wonderful opportunity to
learn and see where these local natives lived over
1,000 years ago.
We will return to Cartersville at around
12:00 where we will have lunch at Longhorn
Steakhouse which offers salads and other lite
fare or a great steak dinner.
The cost for the museum and self- guided
tour is $4.00 and lunch is at your own expense.
RSVP Ted Anderson at:
[email protected] or call me at 770-
855-2894. We need your reservation by
September 12th
.
Following lunch, some of you may want to
consider visiting the Booth Western Art
Museum, just blocks from Longhorn. I have
been told that this is a “must see” exhibit,
admission for adults is $8.00 or $6.00 for
seniors. There are also several antique shops that
are also within blocks from the Booth Museum
and restaurant.
We hope you can attend!
Ted and Rita Anderson
770-855-2894
Myrna and Judy
Activities Committee
2013 AJS Pool Party
Event Schedule for 2012
January -
February 20th – Truitt Cathy Museum
March 11th - Amelia Island Concours
17th – St. Patrick’s Day Parade
18th – AJC Car Show
April 15th – Spring Drive
27th – 29th The Mitty Road Atlanta
May 12th – British Car Day @ Berry College
26th – AJS 35th Anniversary Bash – McCabe’s
June 30th – Tech Session
July 20th – Martinis and IMAX @ Fernbank
August 11th
– Pool Party
September 15th – Day trip to Indian Mounds
October 12th – Concours Party @ Morgan’s
13th - Concours d’Elegance
20th – Euro Auto Festival
November 3rd & 4th – Hilton Head Concours
17th - TBA
December 9th - Christmas Party
Kartoon Korner
Atlanta Jaguar Society www.atlantajaguarsociety.org
Officers & Directors President: Bob Daly – (C)770.630.0878 [email protected]
President Elect: Kenneth Carr
(H)404.843.0681 [email protected]
Vice President: Judy Scarborough (H)770.772.9734 [email protected]
2nd Vice President: Don Hart 770.956.7165 [email protected]
Secretary: Gayle Hale (H)404.252.8905 [email protected]
Treasurer: Fran McNair (H)770.497.9980 [email protected]
Activities Committee:
Myrna Ruiz & Judy Scarborough [email protected] [email protected]
Newsletter Editor: Lew George (H)404.826.2132 [email protected]
Membership Director: Wil Sommer (C)404.803.0306
Health & Hospitality Director: June Mindrup (H)770.457.1217 [email protected]
Technical Director: Ivan Ruiz 770.998.0923 [email protected]
Concours Director: J P Summers 770.448.5244 [email protected] Advertising & Publicity Director: Open
Regalia Director: Open
Honorary Chairman: Alan Talbott (H)770.621.9854 [email protected]
AJS Founder: John B. Steen 770.419.9632 [email protected]
The AJS Newsletter is published monthly except December and is emailed free to all Society Members. For mail delivery send request to:
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st of the month. Material is subject to
editorial revision and may express the sole opinion of the submitter.
AJS Newsletter Editor Lew George
220 Renaissance Pkwy.
Unit 1113
Atlanta, GA 30308-2352
