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The Award Winning Newsletter of
THE JAGUAR CAR CLUB OF VICTORIA Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Issue #136 www.jaguarcarclub.ca January 2016
Pre-Christmas Prowl to Coombs December Coffee Klatch JCCV Christmas Party JCCV AGM Info Some Jaguar News Bits & Bytes “Odours & Sounds” “Questionnaire” Hospice Events Synthetic Oil Info
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THE JAGUAR CAR CLUB OF VICTORIA 2017 Cadboro Bay Road, Box 112
Victoria BC Canada V8R 5G4 www.jaguarcarclub.ca
[email protected] founded 2003
The Island Growler is published monthly,
except August and December, and is distributed by mail and digital file to members of JCCV.
All back issues are available by digital file.
All information and advice is presented in good faith, and no liability whatsoever will be assumed by JCCV.
Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of JCCV, the Directors of JCCV, or of the Editor.
Editor: Malcolm Baster [email protected]
Associate Editor: Lois Smith
Events: Malcolm Baster [email protected]
JCCV meetings take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month, except December, at 7:30 pm in the Chiefs & Petty Officers Mess, CFB Esquimalt, at 1575 Lyall Street in Victoria. Our AGM is held with the November meeting.
MEETINGS
Membership in JCCV is open to anyone interested in and enthusiastic about Jaguar automobiles. There is no need to own one of these fine cars to be a member.
For information, email us at [email protected] or drop us a note in the mail. We’ll send complete details.
If you believe that a Jaguar is more than just a car, you are one of us!
JOTI Chair: Isabel Weeks-Lambert
250-250-383-4643 [email protected]
JCNA Chief Judge: Terry Sturgeon 250-370-2299 [email protected]
JCNA Liaison: Gregory Andrachuk 250-595-7453 [email protected]
Prowl Convener: Graham Darby 250-385-4954 [email protected]
Webmaster: Robert Baschak-Lowden 250-590-5522 [email protected]
Regalia Coordinator: Graham Walker 250-479-7364 [email protected]
Hospice Liaison: Tom Arnold 250-519-1749 [email protected]
Display advertising of interest to Jaguar enthusiasts is accepted. For rates and other information, please send an email to [email protected].
Classified advertisements can be placed at no cost and will only be placed in the upcoming issue. Please request reprint in following issues if required. To place a classi-fied ad please send an email to [email protected].
ADVERTISING
President: Merritt Chisholm 250-656-0030 [email protected]
Vice-President: Alan Heartfield 250-508-7277 [email protected]
Secretary: Telse Wokersien 250-885-7391 [email protected]
Treasurer: Terry Sturgeon 250-370-2299 [email protected]
Membership Secretary: John Wigmore 250-592-7885 [email protected]
Director at Large: Isabel Weeks-Lambert 250-383-4643 [email protected]
Director at Large: Gregory Andrachuk 250-595-7453 [email protected]
Director at Large: Graham Darby 778-351-3843 [email protected]
Director at Large: Doug Easton 250-595-2822 [email protected]
Immed. Past President: Graham Walker 250-479-7364 [email protected]
2015 DIRECTORS
APPOINTED POSITIONS 2015
MEMBERSHIP
SUBMISSIONS
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Contents
The Island Growler Advertisers:
Big-O-Tires 3
Coachwerks 13
Diamond Detailing 9
Electro Shine 3
Hagerty Classic Car Insurance 15
Isabel Weeks-Lambert 9
Jetstream Custom Auto 9
Oceanside Auto Appraisers Ltd 7
MacDonald Realty Ltd. Eleanor V. Smith 7
SNG Barratt Group 5
Styles Upholstery 13
Sussex Automotive: Alan Petrie 7
Victoria Battery 13
Welsh Enterprises Inc. 7
XKs Unlimited 5
Words from the President 4
Pre-Christmas Prowl to Coombs 6
December Coffee Klatch 8
Bernie Ecclestone & F1 8
JCCV Christmas Party 10
Some Auction News 11
JCCV AGM Info 11
JCCV AGM Agenda 12
Jaguar News 13
Bits & Bytes 14
Top Gear News 14
Jaguar Sculpture & Photography 16
Odours & Sounds 17
Website Info 17
Questionnaire 17
Questionnaire Responses 18
Wants & For Sale 19
Victoria Hospice Events 19
Synthetic Oil 20
Victoria Clipper Info 22
Initial JOTI Info 23
Coming Events 24
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You may remember me crying the blues about computer woes in the November Growler. The woes continued, and shortly before work began on the January issue, my hard drive, that is, my computer’s hard drive, failed completely. This necessitated its spending a week at a local repair facility. It was there returned to functionality, and Publish-er 2010 even restored. Let us wish it long life and joy. Anyway, Happy New Year to all. Anyone for some resolu-tions? I have not been very successful in the past with my resolutions, so I thought that this year I would make some more realistic ones. This year I will: Put on a bit of weight. Exercise less. Drive more and walk less. Go to bed later. Get up much later. Eat more chocolate and drink more wine. I hope to be able to report on the success of these resolu-tions a year from now. May I thank all those who contributed articles, interesting items, pictures etc to the Growler last year. They were all much appreciated. Particular thanks go to Dennis Bram-mer, Merritt Chisholm, Wayne Watkins and Alan Heart-field for their many contributions. Thanks also to Lois Smith for her eagle-eyed proof reading. Returning briefly to resolutions, here are a couple for you: Submit something to the Island Growler. Do more with and for our club.
EDITOR’S NOTES Malcolm Baster
WORDS FROM THE PRESIDENT
Merritt Chisholm
According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2016 is the Year of the Monkey. Monkey persons are clever, curious and mis-chievous, and enjoy playing practical jokes. Monkeys also form part of a jaguar’s diet.
My final message.
The activities of the club over the past year have been most successful thanks to all the hard working volunteers. I particularly want to acknowledge and thank Isabel Weeks-Lambert for organizing our major event of the year, Jaguars On The Island 2015-once again a very triumphant event and remaining the largest Jaguar car show in North America. As you are aware, Graham Walker has agreed to chair JOTI 2016. The event under Graham’s leadership doubtless will also be a great suc-cess. I would also like to acknowledge the efforts made by Gra-ham Darby regarding a season of fascinating Sunday prowls, all of which were well attended. And of course I must once again acknowledge Isabel for organizing the major social event of the year, the Christ-mas lunch held at the University Club. The venue was lovely, the food was delicious, and the opening of gifts was crazy fun. Once again John Wigmore has done a sterling job with respect to membership. In this regard, a most successful New Members Night held at the Sidney/North Saanich Yacht Club was enjoyed by everyone. Sunday Coffee Klatches have remained extremely popu-lar. The informative reports of these events submitted by Wayne Watkins to the Growler are much appreciated. Further accolades must go to Malcolm Baster who contin-ues to do a superlative job as editor of the Growler. With great humour he keeps us up to date on all past and fu-ture happenings of the club. Of course I must not overlook Lou Watkins who did such a great job as our webmaster. Now that Robert Baschak-Lowden, one of our new directors, takes over the web-master tasks, Lou will have more time to spend on the golf course. Finally, I would like to thank the directors, all of whom made my job as president pleasant and very easy. The on-going executive will consist of a number of new faces which will bring innovative ideas and creative sug-gestions in their management of the club. This is, indeed, a very healthy and important development. Alan Heartfield, your nominee as president, along with the newly elected Directors will no doubt prove to be most effective. I am confident the club will be most successful under their leadership. Thank you, and Happy Jaguaring,
Merritt Chisholm
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It was a small but keen group that gathered at the Spencer Road Shell on Sunday, November 29th for a pre-Christmas shopping jaunt to the Old Country Market – better known as “Goats on Roof” – in Coombs. We were joined briefly in the
parking lot by a beautiful red XK120 that had stopped for gas, saw the various Jaguars in the parking lot and was overcome with curiosity as to what was happening. Linda handed out the driving directions and off we went. It was fairly misty/foggy all the way to Ladysmith, where Julie had suggested we take a
break at the lovely, funky Bean Time coffee shop and bakery – very much enjoyed and highly recommended. Then on we went, arriving at Cuckoo’s in Coombs just in time for lunch in its wonderful Tuscan atmosphere. Here we had a pleasant
surprise, being joined by Gordon from Saltspring Island. Gor-don is a JCCV member who rarely gets to our functions due to the ferry schedules. Following an excellent lunch, we spread out to stock up on deli delicacies, books and some of
the other goodies Coombs has to offer. Of note was the Old Country Market’s Year End Ice Cream Sale featuring jumbo ice cream cones for just $2.00! It was a fun day – and a “first” for more than one of the prowlers – and would definitely bear repeating in summer.
Pre-Christmas Prowl to Coombs By Lois Smith. Photos by Alan Heartfield and Lois Smith
Getting driving directions to Coombs
Carol, Julie and Jennifer in the “pretend” Jaguar
Just off Ladysmith’s Main Street
Try it some time—you’ll like it!
Above: Enjoying Italian flavours in a Tuscan setting at Cuckoo’s,
just behind “Goats on Roof”
Right: Phil and the $2 treats
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“LAST COFFEE KLATCH OF THE YEAR”
No e-blast arrived but Lou and I confirmed with Marke Simmons that the December 20th Coffee Klatch was in-deed a “go”. We arrived at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, ordered coffee, latté and scones and made our way to the Solarium. Plenty of seats as no one else was there. How-ever, we did have to negotiate our way down the hall round Breakfast With Santa tables of food, elves as serv-ers and many children. Then down the hall came Santa himself. Looks like there was a Corporate ‘Breakfast With Santa’ for employees of a local company and their chil-dren. Then Marke and Carol arrived and the Jaguar Car Club of Victoria monthly Coffee Klatch was on. We had a good hour of car talk, mostly catching up on what Jaguars and other cars were in our respective stables. A few more folks arrived but no more Jaguar Club members. Before making our way down to the garage to see Marke and Carol’s Corvette out for a day of stretching it’s legs we stopped close to the lobby and talked to two of Santa’s elves. They were pleased to know that their pics were headed for the prestigious Jaguar newsletter the Growler. Great way to finish off 2015 with club members – and Santa!
Club Klatchers with some seasonal types
Coffee Klatch at Turkey Head
December 20, 2015 By Wayne Watkins
Looks like Bernie's at it again. The only difference is, he's taking on his own racing series.
Speaking to the German magazine Motorsport, Eccle-stone let it be known that he would like to see some big changes made in F1.
"The problem is, I see things as they are and not the way I want them to be. Do you think it's right when Fernando Alonso-you've probably heard of him, he's a former world champion-is at the back of the starting grid? Is it right that a driver changes his engine, qualifies in third place and then has to start from 13th? Is that right?
"Formula One is crap. Right now, we need to look at these things. The public has no understanding for that. They watch the race, know that someone has qualified second or third but is now suddenly starting from the mid-dle of the grid. And why? Because they've changed their engine. Or their gearbox. We can solve this problem, but we can't wait several years."
Since he's the head of F1, you'd think he'd find a way to make the changes he seems to want so desperately. As of right now, the rules aren't set to be reviewed until 2017.
via Autoweek
************************************************** My therapist says I have a preoccupation with vengeance. We’ll see about that.
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On December 5th, a group of 60 Jaguar Club members and their guests assembled at the University Club at UVic for the annual Christmas celebration. We gathered for cocktails and light appetiz-ers, and then enjoyed a sumptuous buffet lunch, includ-ing traditional Christmas favourites such as turkey, stuff-ing and cranberry sauce. Other selections included beef bourguignon and wild mushroom ravioli, as well as an assortment of vegetables and salads. Dessert included Christmas pudding with brandy cream sauce, as well as mince tarts and eggnog mousse. Back by popular demand was the last choice gift exchange. Those who wanted to participate purchased and wrapped a gift of no more than $20 value. The gifts were placed under the tree and Darlene Andra-chuck presided over the fun of people stealing each oth-er’s presents. The spirit of Christmas was alive and well and all had an enjoyable afternoon.
We indulge in a little pre-lunch refreshment and conversation
Isabel addresses us just before we dig in
Jaguar Enthusiasts Kindle the Christmas Spirit December 5, 2015
by Isabel Weeks-Lambert
Our regional JCNA Representative Carole Borgens was
our guest. Here, she and Isabel (probably) discuss weighty Jaguar matters
We devour our lunch
Presents. Something for everyone!
Interest mounts as Lois opens her present. But how much longer would it be hers?
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(or not)
We have not been advised of a February Prowl, so watch your e-mail should there be one.
Prowl Announcement Sunday, February 7, 2016
NOTICE JAGUAR CAR CLUB OF VICTORIA
LIGHT SUPPER AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
TUESDAY JANUARY 26, 2016
CHIEFS’ & POS’ MESS
6:30pm: COMPLIMENTARY SOUP, SANDWICHES, ASSORTED DESSERT
SQUARES, TEA/COFFEE NO HOST BAR
7:30 pm: FORMAL ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING: refer attached agenda (page 12)
PLAN NOW TO ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT EVENT. YOUR INPUT AND SUGGESTIONS
REGARDING THE MANAGEMENT AND FUTURE DIRECTION OF THE CLUB WILL
BE MOST IMPORTANT.
The attached meeting agenda (see page 12) is for your information which you might want to print and
bring along to the meeting.
The Chiefs’ & Petty Officers’ Mess CFB Esquimalt, 1575 Lyall Street, Victoria
Graham Darby has sent an interesting item. At a recent Bond Street auction Bonhams obtained a record price of £427,100 for this 1960 Jaguar XK150. It was first owned by a resident of California, then by a resident of Nevada before being returned to the UK in 2009. The still num-bers-matching car was given a superb restoration, won a few concours, then hit the auction block.
And speaking of auctions, would you believe £400,000 for a Land Rover Defender? It does seem a bit steep, but this was a charity auction and the Land Rover in question was the 2,000,000th built at the Solihulll plant since 1948. The Defender was as-sembled in May, 2015 with the assistance of a number of brand ambassadors and people from Land Rover’s histo-ry, including Bear Grylls, Virginia McKenna and Stephen and Nick Wilks, sons of Land Rover’s founders. The auction was held at Bonhams in December, and the winning bidder is from Qatar. All proceeds will be donated to Land Rover’s humanitarian and conservation partners, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cres-cent Societies, which will use the funds for work in Nepal; and the Born Free Society, which will use its share for conservation work in Kenya. (See a picture of the Defender on page14)
This is not the new V8 Iguana Special, but rather a picture of a shivery Jaguar sent by Geoff Moyse.
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AGENDA
JAGUAR CAR CLUB OF VICTORIA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
7:30 pm, January 26, 2016 C&PO’s Mess (In the absence of Merritt Chisholm, Graham Walker to act as Chairman)
1. Call to order a. Welcome and presentation of new members b. Review agenda for changes or additions
2. Presentation of Reports a. Membership including ratification of 2016 dues at $70.00 (John Wigmore). b. Financial (Graham Walker in the absence of Terry Sturgeon). c. Social events of the past year. (Isabel Weeks-Lambert) d. Jaguars on the Island 2015 (Isabel Weeks-Lambert). e. “Growler” (Malcolm Baster) f. Website (Alan Heartfield) g. JOTI 2016 (Graham Walker) h. Prowls (Graham Darby)
3. Annual Awards
a. Service Award: (To be presented by Gregory Andrachuk) b. Hard Luck Award: (To be presented by Graham Walker)
4. Remarks By The Outgoing President (To be read by Graham Walker)
5. Election- Board of Directors 2016 (Isabel Weeks-Lambert)
a. Proposed nominee slate:
President Alan Heartfield
Vice President Graham Darby
Secretary Telse Wokersien
Treasurer Terry Sturgeon
Membership Secretary John Wigmore
Director at Large Bob Drew
Director at Large Doug Easton
Director at Large Don Fulcher
Ex-Officio Director (Growler Editor) Malcolm Baster
Ex-Officio Director (Webmaster) Robert Bashak
Ex-Officio Director (JOTI 2016 Chair) Graham Walker b. Call for nominees from the floor.
c. Election, or declaration if acclaimed
6. Presentation: (Phil Smith) 7. JCNA Report ( Carole Borgens) 8. Look Ahead Remarks by the incoming President including a reference to the following immediate appointments:
a. Social Event Coordinator involving but limited to the New Member Night, the BBQ, the Christmas Lunch-eon and the Pender Island Jaunt. b. Sunday Prowl Coordinator c. Tour Coordinator
9 . Open Floor – questions, suggestions, etc.
10. Adjournment
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Some Jaguar news: (From MSN Autos) In a recent interview with Autocar, Jaguar design boss Ian Callum confirmed that the brand is now readying the re-placement for the XJ full-size luxury sedan. The upcom-ing flagship sedan should be just as stylish as the current generation Jaguar XJ but it will be more practical than the car it will replace. Asked whether a model will slot below the new XE sports sedan, Callum said that it was being talked about; however, there was "nothing planned for production variant." Additionally, he also ruled out a pos-sible successor to the recently departed Jaguar XK.
Callum also mentioned that Jaguar Land Rover isn't chas-ing volume and doesn't want to be as large as BMW or Audi. Additional body styles of existing models have also been ruled out in favor of adding more model lines. How-ever, Callum also indicated that capacity remains the big-gest restraint for Jaguar Land Rover, which could slow down the future expansion of both brands. In addition to the three main factories in the U.K., a fourth one in Slo-vakia will open in 2018 and bring in some much needed production capacity.
In addition to the Slovakia manufacturing plant, Jaguar Land Rover will also expand its engine assembly plant in Wolverhampton, U.K. This plant currently produces the new Ingenium family of gas and diesel engines. We also reported in early 2015 that an inline-six and a three-cylinder engine will join the Ingenium range.
Some good Jaguar news: (From The Economic Times) Jaguar Land Rover achieved record sales in 2015, retail-ing 487,065 vehicles, a 5% increase over the previous year. A partial geographic breakdown: UK 100,636 +21% Europe 110,298 +28% China 92,474 -24% US 85,048 +25% Canada 9,016 +17% Of JLR’s total number, Jaguar sales were 83,986, a 3% increase over 2014. Andy Goss, JLR Group sales operations director, said: "This has been a significant year for Jaguar Land Rover, with updated models being introduced across the range, as well as the addition to our portfolio of the completely new Jaguar XE and Land Rover Discovery Sport. "Customer response (to the XE and the Discovery Sport) has been extremely positive and there have been record retails across the UK, North America and Europe. "2016 promises to be another exciting year, with the start of sales of the Range Rover Evoque Convertible and the Jaguar F-Pace, along with further all-new and refreshed vehicles."
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JCCV BITS & BYTES
We've been hearing a lot about Amazon's new big-budget car show with former Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clark-son, Richard Hammond, and James May, but what about the future of the BBC show itself? New host Chris Evans revealed this weekend in an interview on BBC1's Satur-day Kitchen that Top Gear proper will return to television on May 8th, 2016, according to The Guardian. That's just three days after shooting for the 23rd season of the leg-endary show is planned to wrap up, according to Evans.
The British TV and radio host signed a three-year deal this past summer to helm Top Gear after the BBC chose not to renew Clarkson's contract following a "fracas" with a producer. Fellow hosts Hammond and May left shortly thereafter, and the three signed a blockbuster deal with Amazon to produce a similar show for the retailer's Prime Instant Video service. Shooting has begun for that new show, which is yet to be named, and it's expected to hit the web in mid 2016.
Little is known about the new Top Gear, though Evans previously said that the show would abandon the three-host layout that was so successful with Clarkson, Ham-mond, and May. "We are going to do things differently, because we have to, we want to," he said. It's not clear if Evans will truly handle hosting duties solo, or if he'll get a co-host. There will be an inter-continental North American special, however; at least one of the 16 episodes will take place in the US, Evan revealed this weekend.
From MSN Autos
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The Heritage Motor Centre might be familiar to some of you. It is a British motor museum and research centre located adjacent to the Jaguar Land Rover Gaydon Cen-tre near Gaydon in Warwickshire. It houses a big collec-tion of cars important to Britain’s motoring heritage. And it has big news! Now to be named the British Motor Museum, it will reopen later in 2016 after a major revamp. A new building, called the Collections Centre, will open to house the 300 or so cars that would not fit into the muse-um. The new building will be open to the public for guided tours. ***************************************************************** I wandered down Memory Lane the other day. The houses had strange numbers: 64K, 128K, 256K, 512K, 1MB
Club Secretary Telse Wokersien has sent us infor-mation that is probably of interest to ladies in our club. There are two shades of nail polish that would seem to be entirely appropriate for JCCV social functions. They are “Jag-U-Are” and “British Racing Green”. The links: http://www.essie.com/colors/reds/jag-u-are.aspx http://www.butterlondon.com/Lacquers/Green-Nail- Lacquers/British-Racing-Green.html ******************************************************************
Dennis Brammer has sent us a link to a website contain-ing a video of a “fake” Jaguar simulator…. http://www.chonday.com/Videos/jagufacar3 Check it out! ****************************************************************
More pics from the Coombs Prowl
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This is a £400,000 Land Rover Defender (See page11)
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Be Warned!
Can you spot the difference?
Neither can I. But the bottle on the left contains genuine Lucas smoke with which to refill your Jaguar’s electrical system, while the bottle on the right contains smoke im-ported from an unscrupulous Eastern firm. A consumer action group claims it is just a sample of Beijing’s heavily polluted air. So when you are buying replacement smoke, be sure you are getting the genuine stuff! ****************************************************************
The Jaguar XK120 was one of the fastest sports car of its time.
It was named for its ability to reach 120 mph, or 193 km/hour, an outstanding performance for 1948.
This thoroughbred feline partly owes its speed perfor-mance to its extremely fluid and streamlined body.
I was inspired by this masterpiece to create this refined sculpture, as a tribute to this unique car.
This work is subject to a limited worldwide edition of only 120 copies ...
Each copy, in Coupe or Roadster version, made out of finely polished resin recalling white marble, or lacquered
in the color of your choice, is signed, dated and num-bered.
Its weight is about 4 kg (8.82 Lbs ), and it is measuring 52 cm x 22 cm ( 1' 8.6" x 8.7" ).
Website: www.de-clercq.com
The second is from Phoenix-based car photographer Jill Reger. Jill has a lot of very interesting pictures, which you can check out at www.jillreger.com You may contact her at 602 791-7048 or e-mail [email protected]
W e have been sent two items of a commercial nature which might be of interest to Jaguar owners. The
first is from Benoit de Clerq, a sculptor living in Paris: :
In a Prowl restaurant in Cadboroo
I found a large mouse in my stew.
Said the waiter “Don’t shout
And wave it about
Or everyone will be wanting one too!”
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Railway enthusiasts were very happy recently to see the famous “Flying Scotsman” locomotive return to the tracks after a 10-year £4.2 million restoration. The Flying Scotsman was built at the London and North Eastern Railway works at Doncaster in 1924, and made its public debut at the British Empire Exhibition in that year. It gained considerable fame in 1928 by running a non-stop service between London and Edinburgh, a major engi-neering feat at that time. In 1934 it became the first steam locomotive authenticated to surpass 100 MPH. In the course of its career, the Flying Scotsman travelled about 2,500,000 miles. It will be exhibited at the national Railway Museum in York, and will be operated periodi-cally.
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Telse Wokersien has sent us the following: Odours and sounds work directly on our brains and we all have smells we like because they remind us of our child-hood, a certain situation, or a person: like the musty smell of old books, grandpa’s workshop, mom’s chicken soup. The same is true for music and sounds: I was at a red light when I heard the first chords of Pearl Jam’s “The End” on the radio and was directly transported back to 2009 and my best friend’s funeral. “Magnificat” will always remind me of my father, and I love foghorns and the creaking sound when my sailboat is heeling. And some-times my 1984 Jaguar moans like this when I slowly let go of the brake. I have recorded sound files of my two Jaguars by strap-ping my iPhone to the battery and driving at different speeds. Shortly after I was shanghaied by Gregory into the club, I sent him two audio files asking him if he could tell which one is the XJ6 and which the V12 – they sound pretty similar but to my surprise he could tell them apart (well, actually, I had not expected anything else). And instead of using those CDs with soothing ocean waves or murmuring creeks to tranquilize your baby or yourself, I listen to my V12 or marine diesel engine in the dentist’s chair. But a car speaks more languages: What about the closing sound of your car doors? The click-clack of the turning light? Car manufacturers hire acoustic designers to create these and all other sounds in the car: the sound of every knob and button is made to match the brand’s image (and justify the price tag). I will never forget the opening sound of the door of the first Jaguar I rode in: I was 18, tired, hungry, and hitchhiking at some hot and dusty highway in Greece, when a BRG VDP driven by some Greek god pulled out and asked where I was headed - I was not sure and just said something about beach…sounds like a cheap novel, but we spent a very memorable week in his house by the sea - and the sound when I open the door of my V12 VDP still brings a smile to my face. Why am I telling you all this? Because driving a Jaguar is more than driving a car, more than moving from A to B, it’s a pleasure, a joy for body, mind and soul, an experi-ence for all senses. I love to smell, feel, hear, touch my car and when after a long drive my hands smell like the leather of my steering wheel, this makes me happy. Ever wondered why you love your car? Scientists found that looking at cars we consider beautiful, stimulates the same region of the brain as sex and cocaine…hmm. OK, folks, let’s share our drugs - take photos and record audio files of your beauties and upload those files to the Club’s website!
We are currently in the process of revamping the Club’s website, not only because the JCNA recognizes the quality of the individual club websites with an annual award but because we want our website to be more per-sonal, more fun and more informative. Our member galleries can be found here: http://www.vijags.com/cpg/ You can add captions, comments, etc. to the photos, and other members can comment, congratulate, and ask questions. Alan Heartfield is willing (Thank you, Alan!) to assist members in uploading photos or creating their own galler-ies. His only condition: “I would ask that photos be first reduced to web-size resolution (1400 pixels max on the long side and 75dpi), but if members are not aware of how to do this, I am prepared to do it for them.”
Telse
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T else has also come up with a suggestion to enable us to get to know our fellow members better. Her
plan is to send a questionnaire each month to a member or two, and request that these be filled out and returned for publishing in the Island Growler. This is obviously a fine idea, as a greater knowledge of each other will en-hance our enjoyment of each others’ company, and in-crease the pleasure of membership in the Jaguar Car Club of Victoria. Here is the questionnaire: 1. My first Jaguar: 2. Bought where and when: 3. Current Jaguar: 4. I wish I had: 5 Favourite colour on a Jag: 6. If I didn’t have a Jag, I would drive a: 7. People say that you can categorize women by the con-tent of their purse…let’s see what your glove compart-ment/console reveals about you: What are you hiding in your glove compartment and/or console: 8. Who else is allowed to drive your Jaguar(s): 9. Last music played in your stereo: 10. I got my last ticket for: 11. How often do you talk to your car: 12. Your unasked advice: I think it proper that Telse and I start this, so future re-spondents will realize the high level of honesty and integ-rity that will be expected. Our responses are on page 18.
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Telse’s Questionnaire Response: 1. My first Jaguar: A sage-green metallic V12VDP SIII 1984 named “Bucephalus” (after the horse of Alexander the Great) 2. Bought where and when: 2014, here in Victoria 3. Current Jaguar: 1987 VDP XJ6 (American model). Bordeaux Red. 4. I wish I had: Married a Jaguar mechanic 5. Favourite colour on a Jag: Malcolm’s taste is hard to beat but I would go for an equally sexy but classy dark tone (blue or black) 6. If I didn’t have a Jag, I would drive a: Yamaha SR 500 7. People say that you can categorize women by the con- tent of their purse….let's see what your glove compart- ment/console reveals about you. What are you hiding in your glove compartment and/or console: Lipstick, Hermès scarf, 2 conkers, tools to tighten those darn hose clamps, a rigging knife and two CDs 8. Who else is allowed to drive your Jaguar: Everybody I like, trust and I consider a good driver 9. Last music played on your stereo: Those 2 CD’s mentioned above: Bruce Springsteen: The Ghost of Tom Joad; Bach: Magnificat 10. I got my last ticket for: At the JCCV’s Christmas luncheon at UVic…didn’t have cash or credit card to pay for parking 11. How often do you talk to your car: We don’t need to talk - we are mentally connected 12. Your unasked advice: I would like to change this to “favourite quotes”: “Jaguars are not afraid of frost or cold or snow or ice or dark of night” (Alan Heartfield) – I am still waiting for the rest of the poem, Alan… *****************************************************************
Speedy E-Type In 1961, Autocar magazine took a new E-Type to Bel-gium to verify Jaguar’s claim that a standard road-going E-Type could hit 150 MPH. It could. To celebrate its 150th issue Octane magazine decided to recreate the event with a similar car. So British hillclimb champion David Franklin was turned loose on a German autobahn in chassis number 860001, the first right-hand-drive coupé built at the Brown’s Lane assembly line. The car was still accelerating at 146 MPH when David was forced to back off because of traffic. The car was restored in the early 2000s. (Sent by Graham Darby, from an article in the Coventry Telegraph)
My Questionnaire Response: 1. My first Jaguar: A black 1997 XJR 2. Bought where and when: Bought in Victoria from our club treasurer Terry Sturgeon in 2010 so I could join the happy crowd in the JCCV. 3. Current Jaguar: A white 1997 XJR bought almost a year ago. 4. I wish I had: A Chevy small block V8 engine, just in case. 5. Favourite colour on a Jag: White, with a full size Growler head covering the bonnet. A tastefully executed flame pattern would be painted along the sides, terminating in a large skull and crossbones emblazoned with “Big Cats Rule.” On the back of the trunk would be a depiction of Yosemite Sam brandishing his six-guns, and the words “Back Off.” The whole would be artfully blended together, and would be most pleasing to the eye. 6. If I didn’t have a Jag, I would drive a:
Pontiac Trans Am 455 SD or a Toyota Prius 7. People say that you can categorize women by the
content of their purse (and men by their wallets?)…let’s see what your glove compartment/console re-veals about you: What are you hiding in your glove compartment and/or console:
A glove with a hole in one finger, a non-functioning flashlight, the route instructions from a past prowl, a packet of ketchup, a broken plastic spoon and 15 years of accumulated dust. 8. Who else is allowed to drive your Jaguar?
Absolutely no one ever. 9. Last music played on your stereo:
Hit the Road, Jack by Ray Charles, Born To Be Wild by Steppenwolf, Running on Empty by Jackson Browne, Road to Nowhere by The Talking Heads 10. I got my last ticket for: The 50-50 draw at the last JCCV meeting. Didn’t win. 11. How often do you talk to your car? Only when we are alone. Other people might think me odd if they see me talking to it. 12. Your unasked advice: Only go on Prowls that involve good food and/or good wine. And never trust a dog to guard your food. **************************************************************** This is the Jaguar E2A, the transitional car between the D-Type and the E-Type. It was prepared for and raced by the Briggs Cunningham team at Le Mans in 1960. Drivers were Dan Gurney and Walt Hansgen. The car failed to finish. It was also raced in the US.
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3rd Annual Bucket List Festival Join us on January 23rd and 30th from 9am-noon for the 3rd Annual Bucket List Festival! A free community educa-tion event aiming to help participants learn to make the most of life when it is most precious: when time is limited. Experts will offer a wealth of ideas and advice for every-one looking for ways to face end of life issues, as patient, caregiver or those who just want to list ways to live life as fully as they can. Our presenters will cover topics such as: -Traveling with health and mobility issues - Advance care planning - Holding a living wake - Your Legacy: Documenting Life Stories, Values and Wisdom - Tid Bits: Eating at End of Life...and much more! Tickets are free but seating is limited so reserve your spot today at http://www.victoriahospice.org/events/bucket-list-festival Includes coffee/tea & snacks with fantastic door prizes provided by our wonderful sponsors. ****************************************************************
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Hospice Events For Sale or Wanted Advertisements run for one issue at no charge. Place your ad with
the editor at [email protected]
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to mention that you saw their ad in “The Island Growler”.
For Sale 1992 Jaguar XJ6 187,358 km Runs beautifully. Natasha Ayers Phone 250 701-2225 or e-mail [email protected]
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Wanted Mark Logan of Dynamic Motor Sports in the Dallas area is looking for a 1990-92 XJR-15. If you know of one that might be for sale, please contact him. 503 475-7914 or [email protected]
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Said an envious, erudite ermine, "There's one thing I cannot determine; When a dame wears my coat, She's a person of note; When I wear it, I'm called a vermine!"
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“Synthetic,” as the word relates to motor oil By Michael Trueba, Jr. Images courtesy MPT Industries MPT Industries’ Michael Trueba, Jr. realizes that synthet-ic oil is a confusing hot-button topic, and knowledge of what is really contained in the quart-sized bottles labeled “Synthetic” is hard to come by. In this article, he defines synthetic as it pertains to contemporary motor oil and ex-plains why the definition is so broad; outlines the various qualities of conventional, partial-synthetic, and full-synthetic motor oils; and recommends two widely accept-ed test procedures that are worth your consideration when shopping for motor oil. So you just purchased a case of what you believe to be high-quality synthetic motor oil from your local auto parts store or online retailer. How much of it is really the high-quality synthetic you think you bought? Although the ma-jority of the big-name manufacturers offer them, it is wide-ly accepted among industry experts that oils labeled “synthetic” are not equal, and some are not fully synthetic. Let’s start our analysis with some background on the cur-rent, loose definition of synthetic oil, which is, an oil con-taining base stock that was synthesized through an in-tended chemical reaction. Crucially, there are no federal guidelines for using the word synthetic in the sale and distribution of motor oil in the U.S. As a result, the current definition stems from a complaint brought before the Bet-ter Business Bureau‘s National Advertising Division (NAD) on March 1, 1999 by Mobil regarding Castrol Syntec motor oil. At the time, Mobil 1 was comprised of polyalphaolefin (PAO) base stocks, chemically synthesized from eth-ylene. Its complaint was centered on the fact that Castrol Syntec — comprised of hydrocracked or wax isomerized petroleum base stocks, or highly refined crude oil — was labeled and marketed as synthetic. In brief, the NAD ruled that the performance characteristics of Castrol Syntec and Mobil 1 were remarkably similar, and Syntec’s base stock was in fact synthesized from crude oil because it had an unnatural molecular arrangement that was a prod-uct of an “intended chemical reaction.” This has allowed a broad interpretation of what is synthet-ic oil that runs contrary to what many oil experts now of-ten label “true synthetic”— which includes oils that con-tain PAO, polyalkylene glycol, and/or esters as base stocks. The decision has also made the term synthetic less useful in determining oil quality. Established guide-lines amongst major players such as Mobil and Castrol are the most widely accepted standards, however, some manufacturers and marketers also view the NAD’s deci-sion increasingly as an open door to use cheaper, lower quality petroleum base stocks in formulating their synthet-ic motor oils. To compound this problem, many manufac-turers will now blend synthetic with non-synthetic base stocks, lowering the bar even more as to what can be called synthetic. A basic primer on lubricant base stocks reveals the five American Petroleum Institute (API) categories that cover
all conventional and synthetic oils. They are indispensa-ble tools for understanding what is in oil and which type of oil is best suited for certain applications. API motor oil categories and what they mean Group I — Solvent-refined crude oil. High wax and aro-matic (organic matter) content. Used in low-grade con-ventional motor oils. Group II — Hydrotreated crude oil refining process. Less wax and aromatic content. Used in the majority of con-ventional motor oils. Group III — Wax isomerized or hydrocracked crude oil refining process. Group III base stocks are considered synthetic because their molecular structures are altered through an intended chemical reaction. Very low wax and aromatic content. Used in the majority of synthetic motor oils. Group IV — Polyalphaolefin (PAO) base stocks are chemically synthesized from ethylene. Used in some syn-thetic motor oils. Group V— All other chemically synthesized base stocks, including all esters and polyalkylene glycol (PAG). Used in the minority of synthetic motor oils. Though they have similar performance characteristics, should you be concerned about the substitution of Group IV or V with Group III base stocks in your synthetic motor oils? Your application, maintenance schedule, and the targeted price point will determine the answer. Full synthetic motor oils manufactured by the major brands and sold by the leading automotive chain stores are comprised of primarily Group III base stocks. Alt-hough some may also contain small amounts of Group II base stocks, they are good-quality motor oils with API approvals that you can confidently put in your crankcase knowing they meet the requirements of new-car manufac-turers. However, by no means are Group III synthetic motor oils of the highest quality or necessarily the best product for your application. Pricing and affordability will be determin-ing factors, as well as driving environment and intended use of your vehicle. A Group III-based full synthetic motor oil on sale at the local mega-store may be the best value if your requirements are ordinary, such as city or highway driving, the occasional autocross, and back road driving. But if vehicle use and ambient conditions will be more demanding, including high-performance driving, high heat or extreme cold, frequent short trips, longer oil change intervals, etc., a motor oil with Group IV or V base stocks may be for you. Generally, Group IV and V base stocks, such as polyal-phaolefins, esters, or polyalkylene glycols, will have per-formance advantages over Group III base stocks regard-less of how well refined they may be. These advantages include a lower pour point (temperature at which the oil becomes semi-solid), less volatility or lubricant
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evaporation due to temperature, and better shear protec-tion (more resistant to physical breakdown). Most formu-lators of high-performance synthetic oil will blend a variety of Group IV and V base stocks, which can help build a type of synergy between them. They also are often blend-ed with Group III base stocks to help control the price and aid with the solubility issues sometimes associated with certain types of Group IV and V base stocks. How to pick the correct oil for your application Regardless of the type, synthetic base stocks normally make up about 70-85% of the overall oil content. The rest includes viscosity modifiers, friction modifiers, anti-wear agents, anti-foaming agents, corrosion inhibitors, disper-sants, and other anti-oxidants to keep it from degrading over time. Unfortunately, manufacturers and marketers of synthetic motor oils can be less than forthcoming with information regarding the types of base stocks and additives used in their product formulas. As a result, the only way to deter-mine their quality and effectiveness is through a series of American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) tests. For example, the Noack volatility test (ASTM D5800) measures the evaporation loss at high temperature. An-other favorite is the High Temperature/High Shear (HTHS) test (ASTM D5481), which measures the viscosi-ty of motor oil under high temperature and shear condi-tions. These tests are reliable indicators of the type and the quality of base stocks used in any motor oil. Unlike more traditional tests, such as viscosity index and flash point, which can be altered through the use of viscosity modifi-ers and other additives (short term modifications that show their weaknesses under performance testing), the Noack volatility and HTHS tests show the true capability or weakness of the base stocks when it is most important: under stressful, high-heat conditions. Obtaining the infor-mation may be difficult, however, since companies often do not publish all relevant testing information on their websites — sometimes none at all — and most consum-ers consider the tests to be prohibitively expensive to per-form independently. If you feel Group IV or V synthetic base stocks are im-portant for your application, it is recommended that you do some research prior to shopping. Check oil manufac-turers’ websites or company information for test data. (See sidebar below to find out how to look for and ana-lyze these tests.) Motor oils that are comprised of Group IV synthetic base stocks generally have very low evapo-ration loss numbers and high numbers for shear testing. If this information is not readily available, email or phone the manufacturers. If they will not offer test results, it may mean that it is not in their best interest to do so. Analyzing motor oil test results How does one identify and analyze test results when they may not be publicly available? It can be difficult, but keep in mind that companies often encourage the use of test methods in which their products perform best.
Most motor oils sold in the auto parts stores are approved by the API, which means they must meet certain stand-ards. In the case of the Noack test, the maximum percent-age allowed for API approval is 15%. The lower the test number, the less lubricant will be lost due to evaporation. It is worth noting that evaporation loss decreases as the viscosity of the motor oil increases. For example, Noack test results will generally be much higher with a 0W20 motor oil than a 20W50 motor oil. The best way to deter-mine how good or bad a given Noack number is would be to compare it with some other competing brands in the same viscosity range (the same is true for HTHS).
High Temperature/High Shear testing is also a difficult test method that exhibits how well motor oil performs un-der high heat and high shear conditions. Motor oils that maintain their viscosity for longer periods perform better in this test. (Viscosity is measured in centistokes.) Once again, higher viscosity motor oils will tend to naturally out-perform those with lower viscosity. For example, a 0W20 will not maintain its intended viscosity as long as a 20W50.
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The JCNA AGM And
The International Jaguar festival Dear Fellow Jaguar Enthusiasts, The Jaguar Club of Central Arizona (JCCA) invites you to submit your Jaguar for inclusion in the JCNA IJF Jaguar Timeline. The Jaguar Timeline represents a compilation of many of the models designed and built by Jaguar from 1931 through to the 2016 Jaguar XE. Our preference is for display cars. If you are interested in having your Jagu-ar considered please send the following details to [email protected], Year, model, judged/display, your name and contact information. TIMELINE MODELS SHORT OF CANDIDATES 1931 – 1936 SS1 1936 – 1940 SS Jaguar or 1946 – 1949 Mk IV (prefer Drop Head) 1948 – 1951 Mark V (prefer Saloon) 1948 – 1954 XK120 OTS 1951 – 1954 XK120 FHC 1951 – 1961 Mk VII or Mk VIII or Mk IX 1955 – 1957 XK140 DHC 1958 – 1961 XK150 OTS 1958 – 1961 XK150 DHC 1961 – 1970 Mk X or 420G 1961 – 1967 E Type Series I OTS 1961 – 1967 E Type Series I FHC 1968 – 1979 XJ6/XJ12 Series I or II 1969 – 1970 E Type Series II OTS 1971 – 1975 E Type Series III roadster only 1975 – 1996 XJ-S 1980 – 1992 XJ6/XJ12 Series III 1992 – 1994 XJ220 Thank you, Robert Bronstein President JCCA ***************************************************
We have received this from Clipper Vacations. The info may be of use if you are importing something for your Jag:
**************************************************************** There may be some grounds for speculating that recent cuts to police budgets might have a negative effect on traffic law enforcement.
Anyone for Scottsdale?
WANTED Julie Bailey is looking for a bit of company on the long trail to Scottsdale for the first ever International Jaguar Festival. This will comprise a Concours, Slalom and Rally, along with many other fun and interesting activities. The Festival runs in conjunction with the JCNA’s Annual Gen-eral Meeting from March 31st to April 6th. Julie is staying at the host hotel, the Scottsdale Plaza Re-sort. So if you would like a companionable motor holiday in the spring, this event is for you! Contact Julie at 250 656-7104 or [email protected]
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Hello Jaguar Enthusiasts and Happy New Year
Friday, July 22nd, 5:00 – 7:00 PM - Welcome Reception* – Marina Dockside Eatery overlooking the scenic Oak Bay Marina
Saturday, July 23rd 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM - JCNA Concours d’Elegance and Jaguar Car Show* for Judged Jaguars and Enthusiast Class Jaguars - held on the lush green cricket pitch in Windsor Park in Oak Bay
Saturday, July 23rd, 6:00 PM - Awards Dinner* - Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Sunday, July 24th, 9:30 AM - Scenic Country Prowl (no charge) around Greater Victoria ending at Royal Col-wood Golf Club
Sunday , July 24th, 11:00 AM - Delicious Brunch* at Royal Colwood Golf Club, a private golf club located in Victoria. Designed by Arthur Vernon Macan in 1913, Royal Colwood is a traditional style parklands championship course set amongst 450 year old Douglas Firs and majestic Garry Oaks. One of a select few in the world, Royal Colwood received its Royal designation from King George V in 1931.
Sunday, July 24th, 1:00 PM - JCNA Slalom* at the Western Speedway Parking Lot, a short drive from the golf club
HOST HOTEL: Oak Bay Beach Hotel – 1175 Beach Drive, Victoria, B.C. V8S2N2 www.oakbaybeachhotel.com A number of special rate rooms have been block booked for Jaguar enthusiasts for the period July 21 - 25. There is a limited number of these rooms with the special rates and they are: Guest room with Residential Views (1 King or 2 Queen Beds $209; Guest Room Marina View (2 Queen Beds) $259; Guest Rooms with Panoramic Ocean Views (1 King or 2 Queen Beds) $339; Boutique Suite with Residential Views (King Bed) $339. All prices are in Canadian funds and are subject to taxes. On 8 January 2016, 1.00 Canadian dollar(s) = 0.71 U.S. dollar(s), at an exchange rate of 0.7067 (using nominal rate). NOTE: These special rates are guaranteed up to April 22, 2016; thereafter the rates will be applicable only if rooms are available. Accommodation in Victoria is in high demand in the summer so early reserva-tions are recommended. Telephone the Oak Bay Beach Hotel toll free 800-916-4339 or local call 250-598-4556.
* Note: Pre-registration is strongly recommended for the various events. Complete details and the Registration Form will be available soon.
https://jaguarcarclubofvictoria.wildapricot.org/
Mark your calendars! Jaguars On The Island 2016 is scheduled for July 22, 23 and 24 in Victoria, B.C. hosted by Jagu-ar Car Club of Victoria, B.C. Many more details will be coming including the Registration format but in the meantime here are the activities planned so you can mark the dates in your calendars:
Something to mark on the new automotive (preferably Jaguar) themed calendar you got for
Christmas.
So, do plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you. Bring whatever Jaguar you have whether it is a concours resto-ration, daily driver, modern or classic, older or newer. All Jaguars are most welcome.
Regards,
Graham Walker, Jaguars on the Island 2016 Committee Chair [email protected] 250-479-7364
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Jaguar Events, 2016 JCCV Events are printed in bold
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS ! Don’t forget
to mention that you saw their ad in “The Island Growler”.
January 2016
Jan 26 JCCV Annual General Meeting. Meeting Details pages 11 & 12
February 2016
Feb 7 Sunday Prowl. Details TBA
Feb 21 Oak Bay Beach Hotel Coffee Klatch, 9 am to noon.
Feb 23 JCCV Regular Meeting. Details TBA
March 2016
Mar 6 Sunday Prowl. Details TBA
Mar 20 Oak Bay Beach Hotel Coffee Klatch, 9 am to noon.
Mar 22 JCCV Regular Meeting. Details TBA
Mar 31- Apr 6
2016 JCNA AGM and International Jaguar Festival (formerly Western States) Scottsdale, Az Info page 22
April 2016
Apr 3 Sunday Prowl. Details TBA
Apr 10 OECC British Car British Car Restoration Fair & Swap Meet Heritage Acres, Saanich. Info pending.
Apr 17 Turkey Head (or Oak Bay Beach Hotel) Coffee Klatch. 9 am to noon.
Apr 26 JCCV Regular Meeting. Details TBA
May 2016
May 1 Sunday Prowl. Details TBA
May 15 Turkey Head Coffee Klatch, 9 am to noon.
May 21 Vancouver All British Field Meet, Van Dusen Gardens. Info: www.westerndriver.com
May 21 All British Run to Whistler, Park Royal South, North Vancouver Info: www.westerndriver.com
May 24 JCCV Regular meeting,. Details TBA
May 28 Pender Island Jaunt Info pending
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June 2016
Jun 4 Concours on the Meadows, Pitt Meadows Info: Pacific Jaguar Enthusiasts Group www.jcna.com/php/clubdisplay.php?club=nw44
Jun 5 PJEG Slalom, Pitt Meadows airport. Info: Pacific Jaguar Enthusiasts Group www.jcna.com/php/clubdisplay.php?club=nw44
Jun 5 Sunday Prowl. Details TBA
Jun 17-19 Brits Best Classic, Radium Hot Springs Info: www.calgarymgclub.org
June 2016
Jun 19 Fathers’ Day British Car Picnic, Beacon Hill Park Info pending
Jun 19 Seaside Cruizers Show & Shine, Qualicum Beach Inf:o: www.seasidecruizers.com
Jun 26 CXKJR Summer Slalom, Boundary Bay Airport Info: John Morse 604 594-8992
Jun 26 Turkey Head Coffee Klatch, 9 am to noon
Jun 28 JCCV Regular Meeting, Details TBA
July 2016
Jul 1 Gorge Road Canada Picnic & Car Show Info: www.gorgecanadaday.ca/
Jul 1 Saltspring Canada Day Show & Shine Info from the Saltspring Antique and Classic Motor Club pending
Jul 3 Sunday Prowl, Details TBA
Jul 10 Pender Highlanders Show & Shine, Pender Island Info pending
July 10 Brits on the Beach, Ladysmith Info: www.oecc.ca/cib/
Jul 17 Fraser Valley Classic Car Show, Chilliwack Info: www.fvccs..ca
Jul 22-24 Jaguars on the Island Info: www.jaguarcarclubofvictoria.wildapricot.org
Jul 23 European Classic Car Meet Calgary Info: www.vsccc.ca
Jul 23 Western Washington All British Field Meet, Kenmore, WA Info: www.abfm.com
Jul 24 Classic Car Field Meet, Victoria MG Club Info pending
January 9th marked the 75th anniversary of the first flight of the Avro Lancaster WWII heavy bomber. The example below belongs to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Muse-um near Hamilton, Ontario.
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