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Classical Gas
March /April 2016
Volume 47, Issue 2
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About Classical Gas
Classical Gas is the official magazine
of CXKJR/CCMGC, and is
published bi-monthly.
All articles, technical tips,
offerings and opinions seen in
Classical Gas are for your enjoyment
and edification.
The executive, authors, editors
and publishers cannot be held
responsible for errors, omissions
or misinterpretation of content.
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Submissions
Contributions such as articles,
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and photographs are all gladly
welcomed. Please contact
Senior Editor Jennifer Orum at
[email protected] for details.
Submission Deadlines
May/June: May 6
July/August: July 1
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www.namgar.com
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www.jcna.com
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Canadian XK Jaguar Register/
Canadian Classic MG Club
In This Issue...
CXKJR/CCMGC Calendar
5
Board Members & Other Important Contacts
6
JCNA News
7
MG News
9
Upcoming CXKJR/CCMGC Events
11
Heritage Classic 2016
12
Jaguars on the Screen Part 3 [Timothy J. Horton]
14
Spring Run: A Smash Hit!
18
Mike’s Collectibles Night 21
Mid-Winter Gala
21
You Fool! It’s a Tool! [Bob Sherman]
22
Youth Judging at Heritage
22
CXKJR/CCMGCC Club Advisor List
24
When You Enter a Car Show [Sarah Wilson]
25
Last Word: Conair Visit; Jaguar Langley Cars & Coffee;
BC Highland Games; Fathers Day Picnic; St. George’s Day Show;
BC & WA ABFMs
26
Guess Who?
26
Monthly Club Membership Meetings
Our club meetings take place at 7:30 pm at the Burnaby Lake Clubhouse
3760 Sperling Avenue (foot of Sprott at Sperling)
normally on the second Tuesday of each month.
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On This Month’s Cover
Norman, Kiki & Charlie Sung’s 1999 Jaguar XJ8 VDP “JACY”
on Bay View Road in Point Roberts, USA (Photo by Norman Sung)
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[email protected]
604-984-0371
Bob McFegan, Owner
890 West 15th St.,
North Vancouver BC V7P 1M6
mistertransmission.com
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CXKJR/CCMGC CALENDAR
March | April 2016
April
April 16
Belcarra Kaffee Klatch *
[see page 11]
April 23
Seattle MG Club
Tulip Rallye
[see page 9]
April 24
LAMB St. Georges Show
[see page 26]
April 30
Conair Tour *
[see page 26]
May
May 1
Jaguar Langley Cars & Coffee
[see page 26]
May 7
Drive Your MG or Jag Day *
[see page 11]
May 10
Mobile Detailing Presentation *
[see page 11]
May 20
Presentation by Aussie MGers *
[see page 9]
May 21
All British Field Meet
VanDusen Botanical Garden
[see page 26]
May 22
All Brit Run to Whistler
[see page 26]
June
June 4 – 6
Seattle MG Club
Sun Mountain Tour
[see page 9]
June 5
British Invasion Car Show
Two Lions Public House
North Vancouver
www.oecc.ca/vcb/
June 13 – 17
MG2016
An All-MG Meet
Louisville, Kentucky
Aug 21 – 28
MG Rendezvous
Welches, Oregon
[see page 9]
June 18
BC Highland Games
British Car Display
[see page 26]
September
July
November
Sept 3
Crescent Beach Concours
Sept 3 & 4
June 18 & 19
Portland ABFM
Brits Best Classics
JOCO Concours & Slalom
Radium Hot Springs
Portland International Raceway
www.calgarymgclub.org
Sept 10 & 11
June 19
Luxury
&
Supercar Weekend
Fathers Day Picnic *
VanDusen
Botanical Garden
[see page 26]
Sept 11
June 26
CXKJR/CCMGC Summer Slalom * English Car Affair in the Park
OECC, South Island Branch
[see page 11]
Sept 24
June 27 – July 1
Sea to Sky All British Rally
GoF West
Sept 25
Redmond, Oregon
LAMB Autojumble
[see page 9]
July 9
The Powley Prowl *
(BC Collector Car Appreciation
Day)
July 22 – 24
Jaguar Car Club of Victoria
Jaguars on the Island
[see page 7]
July 23
Western Washington ABFM
Kenmore, Washington
August
Aug 6
Jaguar Drivers & Restorers
Jaguars on the Green
LeMay Museum, Tacoma
Aug 19 – 21
Heritage Classic Weekend *
[see pages 12 & 13]
Nov 6
Kruise for Kids
Nov 6
London to Brighton
Commemorative Run
Nov 8
CXKJR/CCMGC Annual General
Meeting & Elections *
December
Dec 13
CXKJR/CCMGC Annual Awards
& Potluck *
CXKJR/CCMGC Events
are indicated by an (*)
2016 General Membership
Meetings at the Burnaby Lake
Clubhouse: May 10, June 14,
July 12, Aug 9, Sept 13,
Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13
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Board Members
Jaguar President
[email protected]
Greg Wagorn604-230-2542
MG President
[email protected]
Fred Wallace604-351-4269
Jaguar Vice-President
[email protected]
Timothy Horton604-922-1856
MG Vice-President
[email protected]
Robert McMillin604-591-9298
Jaguar Past-President
Jim McLagan
[email protected]
604-538-4579 [h]
604-306-1184 [c]
MG Past-President
Chris Venning
[email protected]
604-462-8638 [h]
604-785-6141 [c]
604-437-0318 [w]
[email protected]
Ed Hunt604-985-3965
[email protected]
Pat Holmes604-443-1215
[email protected]
Joe Carroll604-988-2497
[email protected]
Ian Newby604-856-8477
[email protected]
Jerry Parkhill604-794-3652
[email protected]
John Morse
604-594-8992
Other Important Contacts
Membership & Club Roster [email protected]
Len Walker604-987-0412
JCNA Concours Chair
[email protected]
Tom Doyle604-892-4890
JCNA Chief Judge
[email protected]
Les Garbutt604-266-9086
JCNA Director,
Northwest Region
[email protected]
Carole Borgens604-514-8414
Slalom Master
[email protected]
John Morse604-594-8992
Classical Gas Senior Editor [email protected]
Jennifer Orum604-880-7598
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Technical Editor
[email protected]
Joe Carroll604-988-2497
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Advertising Editor
[email protected]
Doug Haakonsen604-539-1207
Little Classical Gas [email protected]
Editor & Marketplace
604-521-3021
Rhonda Gale
Classical Gas Distribution
[vacancy]
A/V Production Editor
[email protected]
Vito Donatiello604-980-0457
Website Administrator
[email protected]
Mike Harford604-464-2212
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JCNA News
2015 JCNA AWARDS PRESENTED TO CXKJR MEMBERS
North American Concours
Class C12/JS
Carole Borgens
1990 XJ-S Convertible
99.84000 2nd
Class C19/FJ Doreen & Ian Newby
2012 XF Saloon 99.95333 3rd
Class D1/PRE
Tom & Wanda Doyle 1959 XK150 FHC
9.98300 2nd
Class D6/XJ Timothy Horton
1988 V12 VDP Saloon
9.99833 1st
JCNA North American Slalom
Awards: CXKJR Winners
Class D6/XJ
Gary & Lynne O’Keefe
1984 V12 VDP Saloon
9.99567 2nd
Robin Page
Class D8/XJS Derek Critchley
1986 XJS-C Cabriolet
9.97600 1st
1969 E-type OTS
97.87000 2nd
Northwest Regional Concours
Class C6/E2
John & Carol Clarke
Class C11/J8
Greg & Elisabeth Wagorn2004 XJR Saloon
99.76500 1st
Class C12/JS
Ken & Lynn Young
1990 XJS Convertible
99.64000 1st
Class D2/E1
Krista Briggs
1966 E-Type OTS
9.99050 1st
Class D7/XJ
Doreen & Ian Newby
1994 XJ40
9.99700 1st
MORE NEWSLETTER AWARD WINNERS!
Each year JCNA presents Newsletter Awards in six
categories: Photography, Event Reports, Heritage, Travel,
Technical and Jaguar Life. In the nine years 2006 to 2014,
CXKJR members have won eighteen times for photos and
articles in Classical Gas. It is interesting to note that there
are over sixty JCNA clubs with newsletters, so this is not a
minor accomplishment.
The 2015 JCNA Newsletter Awards have just been
announced and CXKJR members Allan Lawrence and
Timothy Horton won awards in the Technical and Jaguar
Life categories respectively. Allan won a 1st place for his
“Ethanol-Blended Gasoline, Biofuels & What It Means to
You” article in the January/February 2015 issue. Timothy
Horton took 2nd place for his “Jaguars on the Screen: Motion
Pictures Part I” in the November/December 2015 issue.
JAGUARS CAR CLUB OF VICTORIA
2004 XJR
Class L
2nd place
43.99 seconds
Jim McLagan 2014 F-Type
Class R
1st place
44.689 seconds
JOTI Committee Chair Graham Walker at grahamwalker@
shaw.ca or 250-479-7364. Special JOTI rates at the Oak Bay
Beach Hotel start at $259 plus taxes, and are guaranteed up
to April 22.
See www.oakbaybeachhotel.com or call the hotel toll free at
800-916-4339.
JAGUAR ENTERS FORMULA E
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
In the fall of 2016, Jaguar will return to motorsport with its
own team in the third season of the exciting FIA Formula
E World Championship. FIA Formula E is the world’s first
global single-seater championship for electric powered cars.
This offers a unique opportunity for Jaguar to further its
development of its future EV powertrain, including motor and
battery technology.
See: www.jaguar.com/about-jaguar/forumula-e.html
July 22-24 Jaguars on the Island
JCNA CONCOURS JUDGE TRAINING
A good contingent of CXKJR members attend this popular
event each year. The weekend will include a Friday Welcome
Reception at the Marina Dockside Eatery, the Saturday
Concours and Jaguar Car Show at Windsor Park and the
Awards Banquet at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel and on Sunday,
the Scenic Country Prowl, a Brunch at the Royal Colwood Golf
Club and a JCNA Slalom at Western Speedway. For details,
see www.jaguarcarclubofvictoria.wildapricot.org or contact
Chief Judge Les Garbutt is looking for CXKJR members to join
the judging team at the August 20 Heritage JCNA Concours.
Why not come out to the JCNA Judges Workshop 7:00 pm,
Wednesday, June 15 at the Burnaby Central Railway station
to learn about JCNA judging? The Burnaby Central Railway
is located at 120 North Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby – four
blocks north of Hastings. For further information, contact Les
at 604-266-9086 or [email protected].
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Phone: (250) 475-3313 • Toll Free: (866) 475-3313
Fax: (250) 475-1225 • www.jlrvictoria.com
Full Mechanical Services
Contact: Samson Huang
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MG News
UPDATE ON THE INTREPID AUSSIES
The Australian MG owners who made if from the tip of
South America to BC and Alaska last year are returning to
Vancouver in May to pick up three of their cars from storage.
Two additional MGs are being shipped to join the group that
will be taking part in the VanDusen All British Field Meet on
May 21 in conjunction with the CCMGC display. The next
day the convoy led by Dave and Laurel Godwin in their 1961
MGA will head for Whistler and then across Canada and
the US, including taking part in the 2016 All-MG gathering
in Kentucky. Ending up in Halifax in July, the cars will be
shipped to the UK for an eventual journey in 2017 along the
Trans-Siberian Highway.
Their itinerary immediately after the Vancouver ABFM:
Sunday May 22 – Whistler; Monday May 23 – Clearwater,
BC; Tuesday May 24 – Jasper, Alberta; Wednesday May 25
– Banff; Thursday May 26 – Calgary. A number of CCMGC
members will be driving with the Aussies as far as Jasper/
Banff and Calgary. For information on the group going as far
as Alberta, contact Steve & Sheila Kaufman at sskaufman@
dccnet.com or 604-943-7492. For details of the Aussies
schedule and route, go to www.namgar.com and the article
“Five MGs from Oz Drive Across North America.”
2016 MG EVENTS FOR LONGER
DISTANCE TRAVELLERS:
MG2016: An all-MG event June 13 to 17 in Louisville,
Kentucky, sponsored by the North American Council of MG
Registers. See www.MG2016.com
GoF West 2016 (Gathering of the Faithful): An All-MG
event, this takes place June 27 to July 1 in Redmond, at
the Eagle Crest Resort in the high desert of central Oregon.
Registration is $65 US. Rooms at the Resort start at $124
US plus taxes per night. For further information, see www.
GoFWest.org, contact [email protected] or call 619993-0952.
MG Rendezvous 34: Sponsored by the T-MG Club of
Portland, this annual gathering welcomes all MGs as well as
Other British classic cars to join them August 25 to 28 at the
Resort at the Mountain in Welches, Oregon, near Mt. Hood.
The program includes a welcome social, a Funkhana and
Rally/Tour, the car show and an Awards banquet. Rooms
at the Resort start at $139 US per night plus taxes. Further
information: Larry & Debbie Haroun at 503-754-1358.
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TWO INVITATIONS FROM THE MG CAR
CLUB NORTHWEST CENTRE (SEATTLE)
April 23: 35th Annual Tulip Rallye
The Seattle MG Club holds this event
each year in the Skagit Valley, with
a start in Mount Vernon. Open to all
makes of cars, this is a gimmick rally
where questions take the place of time/
distance checkpoints. The first 24 car
clubs (with a minimum of 5 cars participating) will have a
1st place prize awarded to the top performer in their club.
Pack a picnic lunch and join the fun. Cost is $15 Cdn per car
with registration up to April 9 and $18 Cdn on the day of the
event. Information and a registration form is at
www.mgccnwc.com/calendar/ with further information from
Bert Cripe 360-731-8768 or Paul Feuerpfeil 206-612-3103.
June 4 – 6 Sun Mountain Tour
Our Club has had three joint events with the Seattle MG
Club – the CXKJR/CCMGC Presidents’ Run in 2009 to
Whistler, and the two Presidents’ Runs in 2010 to Sun
Mountain near Winthrop, WA, and a second to Harrison Hot
Springs. The Seattle MG Club is hosting a Sun Mountain/
Winthrop Tour June 4 to 6 and is inviting our club, as well
as other MG and British car clubs in BC, Washington and
Oregon. Both MGs and Jaguars are invited. For further
information check www.mgccnwc.com/calendar/ or contact
Dave Rice 425-316-8360.
MG SUV SEEN IN MICHIGAN
Although not yet legal in the US, a new MG GS was recently
seen being tested near Detroit.
See: www.justbritish.com/mg-gs-suv-spotted-in-Michigan
Special Presentation: Cape to Cairo MG Adventure
On Friday, May 20, the night before the VanDusen
ABFM, the Aussies will make a presentation on their
2012 “Cape to Cairo” journey. This will take place
at the Burnaby Lake Clubhouse as part of a CXKJR/
CCMGC potluck evening starting at 6 pm. For further
information, contact MG Vice-President Robert
McMillin at [email protected] or 604-591-9298.
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Upcoming
CXKJR/CCMGC Events
APRIL 16 - KAFFEE KLATCH
The Saturday, April 16 Klatch will start at the Burnaby
Lake Clubhouse with participants meeting in the
parking lot at 10 a.m. for a 10:30 departure. The
travel route will run east along the Barnet Highway,
through the back streets of Port Moody beside the new
Evergreen Line, through IOCO, along the north shore
of Burrard Inlet, and through Belcarra Regional Park to
the picnic grounds on the shore of Indian Arm across
from Deep Cove. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the
park. Contact: Jaguar Vice-President Tim Horton at
[email protected] or 604-922-1856.
Each MG and Jaguar symbol represents a current
member of CCMGC or CXKJR. The circles reflect the
five zones for Drive Your MG or Jaguar Day rally points.
Lake Shopping Centre in Coquitlam. Participants will
meet at the closest rally point at approximately 10:30
am and then drive to the Burnaby Lake Clubhouse. For
further information, contact Rob at [email protected]
or 604-591-9298.
The Belcarra Park picnic tables are good rain or shine.
MAY 7- DRIVE YOUR MG OR JAGUAR DAY
Now a CXKJR/CCMGC tradition, this annual event
started in 2009 as an all-MG variation on the North
American MGA Register’s “Drive Your MGA Day”. In
2010 our event was expanded to include both MGs
and Jaguars. Over the years, destinations for Drive Your
MG or Jaguar Days have included: Three Mountains
(Seymour, Grouse & Cypress); Ian & Doreen Newby’s
estate; the Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish;
the Village Pub & Restaurant in Ocean Park; Legends
Bistro on Cultus Lake; Adrian’s Restaurant at the
Langley Regional Airport; the Station Grill in Mission.
This year there’s a new twist. Coordinated by MG VicePresident Rob McMillin, our Drive Your MG or Jaguar
Day is a multiple hub and spoke rally where drivers can
rally at points close to home and then drive in convoy to
the Burnaby Lake Clubhouse for lunch (pizza provided).
The Clubhouse parking lot will be an impromptu car
show!
Five rally points have been identified: the Westview
Shopping Centre in North Vancouver, the Semiahmoo
Shopping Centre in Surrey, the Willowbrook Mall in
Langley, Oakridge Centre in Vancouver and the Como
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MAY 10 - MEMBERSHIP MEETING
PRESENTATION
Brad Robertson from Robertson Mobile Auto Detailing
will give a presentation on polishing cars and provide
some tips for taking your car from “good to great”, with
a little bit of elbow grease.
MAY 20 - POTLUCK AND “CAPE TO
CAIRO” PRESENTATION: See page 9
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE
CLUB’S UPCOMING SLALOM EVENTS
CXKJR/CCMGC will have two slalom events in
2106: the Summer Slalom June 26 and the
Heritage Classic Slalom August 21, both at
Boundary Bay Airport.
Plan to get your car out on the slalom course,
and for those not ready to do so yet, plan to be a
spectator and/or volunteer to help with tasks such
as sweeping the track. For further information on
our club’s slalom program, contact Slalom Master
John Morse at 604-594-8992.
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The 47th Annual
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE CANADIAN CLASSIC
Presented by
The Heritage Classic Weekend August 19 – 21, 2016
FRIDAY NIGHT Welcome Reception at the
Seymour Golf & Country
Club in North Vancouver
SATURDAY
Show at spectacular
Waterfront Park on the edge
of Vancouver Harbor
SATURDAY NIGHT Banquet, awards
presentations and silent
auction at the Host Hotel
SUNDAY
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Slalom at the Boundary
Bay Airport; Scenic drive;
Farewell Lunch at the
Morgan Creek Golf Centre
Clubhouse in South Surrey
Features of Saturday Show at Waterfront Park, North Vancouver
– Entrants Choice Classes for MGs, Jaguars & Other British
– Preservation Awards & Youth Judging Awards
– JCNA Jaguar Concours (Championship & Driven classes)
– Celebrating 80th Anniversary of the MG TA & 50th Anniversary
of the Jaguar 420/420G
– Free to Entrants:
-Afternoon Tea & British Biscuits on the Field
-Framed Photo of Your Car
– Saturday Show Entry Fees:
-Display Classes (MG, Jaguar, Other British) $20
-Jaguar JCNA Concours (Driven & Champion) $45 & $50
Watch for updates & a registration form at: www.jaguarmg.com
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Heritage Classic
MG CLUB & CANADIAN XK JAGUAR REGISTER
The Heritage Classic 2016 Host Hotel
The Holiday Inn and Suites North Vancouver
is located at 700 Old Lillooet Road, close to
the north end of the Ironworkers Memorial
Bridge and at the base of Mount Seymour.
With 162 rooms and suites, it is an awardwinning full service hotel with a TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence. It has won the
coveted Intercontinental Hotels Group Torch
Bearer Award (presented to only one Canadian
Holiday Inn every year) an unprecedented 11
years in a row. The hotel offers many 5-star
amenities such as complimentary internet
access, complimentary parking, kitchenette
suites, onsite food & beverage outlets, full day
spa, fitness centre, indoor heated swimming
pool, hot tub, sauna and many more.
SPECIAL HERITAGE CLASSIC ROOM RATES
(BASED ON SINGLE OR DOUBLE OCCUPANCY & NOT INCLUDING TAXES)
Standard (2 Queen Beds)........... $152
Deluxe (2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette)...... $162
Junior Suite (1 King Bed, Kitchenette................................................................................... $182
1-Bedroom Suite (Separate King Bedroom, Living/Dining Room, Pull-out couch, Kitchenette) $199
To get the event rate, mention “Heritage Classic 2016” or if reserving online quote Group Code CLA
[Note: There is a limited number of rooms available at these rates, so book at the latest by July 19]
Toll-free 1-877-985-3111
www.hinorthvancouver.com
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aguar
In Parts 1 and 2 of Jaguars on the Screen I presented ten examples
of motion pictures in which Jaguar cars were featured prominently. In
this third instalment we will examine three well-known appearances
by Jaguar cars on the small screen in various television series.
Actor John Thaw poses with the 1960 Jaguar
Mark 2 used throughout production of the
Inspector Morse television series. The car
was fitted with a non-standard black vinyl roof.
1978-1979 Return of the Saint
Bond in 1973.
From 1962 to 1969 The Saint enjoyed a successful run on
British television. Based on the novels and short stories
of Leslie Charteris, the action-adventure series starred
Roger Moore as Simon Templar, a wealthy individual who
travels around Britain and Europe helping the people he
encounters. The series cemented the status of Roger Moore
as a successful actor in this genre, and led to his selection
as a replacement for Sean Connery in the role of James
In 1978 the series was revived and updated for ITV
Television, and was also broadcast on CBS Television in the
United States. Co-produced by Britain’s ITC Entertainment
and Italy’s RAI, the series ran for 24 episodes and starred
Ian Ogilvy as Simon Templar. The series borrowed a few
storytelling elements from its predecessor, including a precredit sequence narrated by Simon and ending with a halo
appearing above his head to identify him, as a short musical
quote of the theme music from the
original series is heard. Unlike the
original series which was shot mostly
in British studios and locations, the
new episodes were filmed on location
throughout Europe.
The 1975 Jaguar XJ-S used during production of The Return of the Saint, as it
appeared in private ownership in 2008. This was an early prototype designated
XJ27. Note the chrome B-pillars which were changed to black for regular production.
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Jaguar Cars were quick to seize the
promotional opportunity afforded
by the new series. In 1962 Jaguar
had turned down a request from the
producers of the original series to
provide an E-Type for Simon Templar’s
car. The producers then turned to Volvo
with a similar request for their P1800,
a sports car which had also been
introduced to the world at the Geneva
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s on the Screen
PA R T 3 : T E L E V I S I O N S E R I E S
by Timothy J. Horton
Motor Show in 1961. Its subsequent use throughout the
series elevated the car‘s popularity; years later Roger Moore
would identify the Volvo P1800 as his favourite car of all the
vehicles he drove on film and in television.
In 1978 Jaguar were determined not to repeat their mistake,
and offered the relatively new XJ-S for use in the series.
They provided a single car direct from the factory which was
actually an early prototype designated as XJ27. The car was
registered as PWK 530R with chassis number 2W 1138,
engine number 3S 1166 SA, and a manual gearbox KM
1004. (This was the fourth manual gearbox fitted to an XJ-S
and was a rare option as 99% of all XJ-S and XJS production
was equipped with automatic transmission.) Also rare at
this time was the inclusion of a steel sunroof option. The car
was finished with a white exterior and silver B-posts, and a
Cinnamon leather interior. The car was built on August 22,
1975 and retained at the factory for use as a test vehicle by
British Leyland. It was given to the producers of The Return
of The Saint on April 15, 1977.
On screen, Simon Templar’s XJ-S appeared with the licence
plate ST1 (as did the Volvo P1800 in the original series) and
it was equipped with a mobile telephone, a rarity for any
car in 1978. The car appeared in 20 of the 24 episodes.
At least two other cars borrowed from dealers local to the
international locations were also used; in some shots a
white car with the more common black interior is seen, and
in another shot a car without the sunroof is seen. One of
these cars may have been required after Ian Ogilvy requested
permission to drive the car back from Italy to the UK, and
reportedly burned out the clutch en route. The primary car
was sold by the producers after the show ended.
In 1993 two fans of the Saint television shows located the
car. It was purchased and relocated to Aberdeen, Scotland. It
was sold at a private auction several years later and stored in
a shed on the Shetland Islands until 2003, when it was sold
to the current owner and returned to London. Around this
time it was featured in Classic Cars magazine. In 2008 it was
relocated to northwest England where it resides today.
1985-1989 The Equalizer
In the fall of 1985 this series debuted on CBS Television
and ran until the end of the 1989 season. It starred veteran
British actor Edward Woodward as Robert McCall, a retired
intelligence officer with a mysterious past who employs the
skills from his earlier career to assist innocent people who
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Actor Ian Ogilvy on location in Italy with the primary XJ-S car
used during production of The Return of the Saint. The series
was co-produced by the UK’s ITC and Italy’s RAI, and several
episodes were shot on location in Italy.
find themselves in dangerous circumstances. The series
utilized elements from the spy film, private investigator and
police drama genres.
The producers of the series required a car for the primary
character’s regular transport, and one which helped to
define the character’s refined style. The Equalizer is believed
to be the only American television series in which Jaguar
Cars contracted with a television producer to feature its
automobiles for promotional purposes. For each season that
it ran, the series was required to have a current example from
Jaguar’s line of vehicles.
The pilot episode featured a 1985 Jaguar XJ6 Series III
Vanden Plas with Lacquer Black exterior and Dove Gray
leather interior. (Note: In the United States the Vanden
Plas was the name given to the higher trim level option for
the XJ6, whereas in Canada these cars were badged as XJ6
Sovereign.) The car appeared consistently during the opening
credits. A similar 1986 XJ6 Series III was used throughout the
first season.
For the second season, the 1986 car was replaced with
a 1987 model with the same black exterior paint and a
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M O T I O N P I C T U R E S ...continued from page 15
The pilot episode and first season of The Equalizer
television series featured a 1985 Jaguar XJ6 Series III.
This was the higher trim level badged as Vanden Plas in
the U.S. market. Note the small outer headlamps which
were standard on federal cars at this time.
Jaguar Mark 2 is probably the best known appearance
of a Jaguar car in a television series. It was also a tip
of the hat to the car’s many previous appearances in
numerous crime dramas and motion pictures.
Sable Tan leather interior. This was the last production
year for the XJ6 Series III, and for the 1988 and 1989
seasons the car was replaced with the new model XJ40
in the same paint and interior colours. The subsequent
history of the cars used in the television series is
unknown.
1987-2000 Inspector Morse
This long-running British detective series was based
on a series of novels by Colin Dexter and starred
actors John Thaw as Chief Inspector Morse and Kevin
Whately as his assistant Sergeant Lewis. A total of 33
two-hour episodes were produced between 1987 and
2000. As is typical with most British murder mystery
series, each episode
presented a complete story
revolving around a murder
investigation. They were
filmed in and around Oxford,
England. The series was
broadcast on ITV in the UK
and on PBS in the U.S. and
Canada. The author Colin
Dexter, upon whose novels
the series was based,
made unaccredited cameo
appearances in all but three
of the episodes.
The Inspector Morse Jaguar is a 1960 Mark 2 with the
2.4 litre engine. (Of a total of 80,000 Mark 2 Jaguars,
approximately 25,000 were completed with the 2.4
litre engine.) The chassis number is 102827DN
and the engine number is BG4462.8. The exterior
colour is Regency Red with a non-standard black vinyl
roof. It was first registered in the county of Surrey on
July 5, 1960 with number plate 248 RPA and went
through several owners during its early career. The car
was purchased specifically for the Inspector Morse
television series by Carlton Television and remained in
their ownership throughout production, which came to
an end in November 2000.
The Jaguar was given away by the producers in a
competition a year after filming ended, and went to a
lawyer based in London
who auctioned it off for
£53,200 in 2002. The
new owners commissioned
classic car restorers David
A.C.Royle & Co. of Durham
to undertake a full nut
and bolt restoration. This
was completed in June
2005 at a cost in excess
of £100,000. The car
retained its non-standard
vinyl roof and a special
bracket across the front
of the chassis used to film
The actor John Thaw
the occupants of the car
played the role of Inspector
through the windscreen.
Morse throughout the 13
The restored car was sold
year production run. The
in 2005 and the present
character enjoyed the finer
owner retains the car in
things in life including art,
the UK. It is available to
literature and opera. The
rent for special occasions
The Inspector Morse Jaguar Mark 2 as it appears today
choice of a classic Jaguar
after a full restoration costing in excess of £100,000. and is shown regularly at
car was appropriate for the
The car appears regularly at public events around the various events around the
character and the use of the
UK. n
UK and is available to hire for special occasions.
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Spring Run:
A Smash Hit!
W
ith the spring equinox on March
20 this year, CXKJR/CCMGC
celebrated the beginning of
spring the day before on Saturday March
19 with the annual Spring Run. Forty MGs
and Jaguars (plus one Ferrari) and almost
seventy members participated in the event,
with cloudy skies opening up to sunshine
now and again. But no rain! The route was
planned by Tim Horton and Greg Wagorn and
went from the Real Canadian Superstore
near the north end of Ironworkers Memorial
Bridge, through the upper elevations of
North Vancouver and the British Properties,
ending up in Fisherman’s Cove. Tim Horton
led the convoy in his 2006 Jaguar X-Type
Estate. Forty club members visited the worldclass MG Collection owned by Peter Welch
and fifty had lunch at the West Vancouver
Yacht Club, with the overflow brunching at
Hugos Restaurant across from Thunderbird
Marina. [Photos by Timothy Horton unless
otherwise noted] n
The North Vancouver Superstore parking lot was needed for
the almost 40 cars to gather. (Photo by Peter Laurence)
Convoy leader Tim Horton gives out the route instructions (Photo by Peter Laurence)
Right: The convoy
winds its way into
the Upper Lands
of British Pacific
Properties, where
mansions are
appearing on the
hillsides. (Photo by
Peter Laurence)
Good food and conversation at the West
Van Yacht Club (Photo by Rod Maides)
Left: Spring Run
cakes to celebrate
the start of spring
Pre-run marshalling creates a car show
for passers-by (Photo by Rod Maides)
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Tony & Carole Cohen’s 1952 TD MK II
roadster and convoy leader Tim Horton’s
2006 Jaguar X-Type Estate
Almost identical 2003 Jaguar convertibles,
an XK8 and an XKR, owned by Karen &
Doug Haakonsen (far left and right) and
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2016 STARTS WITH FUN EVENTS
Mid-Winter Gala
This year’s Gala took place January 23rd at the Wild Fig
Restaurant in the Coquitlam Executive Plaza Hotel. The
centrepiece for the evening was a fabulous buffet. While the
scheduled dance band wasn’t available, an added attraction
for those who wandered down the hall to the ballroom was
Simon Fraser University’s Robert Malcolm world champion
pipeband playing at SFU’s Robbie Burns Celebration.
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Mike’s Collectibles Night
[Photos by Mike Coutts]
For many years, Mike Powley organized the March
membership meeting as an opportunity for club members
to present innovative displays of models and/or other
collectibles (not required to be car-related), trying to win the
hearts of members voting for their favourites. Six displays
were entered at this year’s Collectibles Night March 8:
•Chris Venning: Military & Police Badges & Hats (1st place)
•Joe Carroll: MG & Children’s Wonder Books (2nd place)
•Mike Coutts: Northwest Coast Carvings (Mike is the artist)
•Doug Gale: Keys
•Tom Koven: 1914 Edison Amberola Cylinder Gramaphone
•Jennifer Orum: Alice in Wonderland books.
Jaguar President Greg
Wagorn with his wife
Elisabeth
New Jaguar members
Emily & Sid Hanson
Chris Venning’s Military & Police Badges
& Hats wins 1st place.
Madelaine &
Vito Donatiello
with Leon and
Francoise Pond
Northwest Coast carvings by Mike Coutts
Celebrating Robbie Burns
Day, a kilted Tim Kolosoff and
MG President Fred Wallace,
Kolosoff and Wallace being
fine Scottish clan names.
MG Past-President
Chris Venning and
Judy Way
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You Fool! It’s a Tool!
Bob Sherman
My apologies - but I wanted to get
your attention with a silly title. Editor
Jennifer always needs stories, and
Bearoyl Racing has not kicked into
gear yet this year. So, I thought
I’d write a couple articles about
some tools that you might not know
about, but would find useful.
The tool de jour is a gasket cutter.
The one I found on-line at Amazon is the “Lang Tools
9500 Eleven Piece Gasket Hole Punch Set.” Have you
ever needed a simple gasket and not had one at hand?
Well then, with sheets of gasket material, available at low
cost in different thicknesses, and this tool, your problem
is solved.
In making a gasket, one must often punch holes of
varying diameter. The tool comes with cutters, in ten
YOUNG CAR ENTHUSIASTS WANTED!
sizes. Simply choose the size
cutter you need, attach the
rod, find a surface like wood or
Masonite so as not to dull the
cutter, and grab your hammer.
Place the cutter where you
need it on the gasket, give
a couple whacks with the
hammer, and the hole is cut. I
will refer you to Hemmings.com
and search “Gasket making
101” for a good illustration of how to use this tool.
The tool is not too expensive, generally around $36
USD. Maybe Princess Auto might even have them? You
can also use it for cutting holes in carpet, such as when
making holes for seat belt attachments. You won’t use
this tool often, but when you need it, it is pretty slick. Do
a search on your computer and you will find sources.
Happy Punching!
‘KIDS & PETS IN CARS’ IS BACK
Our Kids in Cars and Pets in Cars features have proven
popular and therefore keep those photos coming. Send
your submissions to Classical Gas Senior Editor Jennifer
Orum at [email protected], together with information on
the names of the kids or pets and the photographer.
As part of the Heritage show at Waterfront Park on
August 20 we are again including a Youth Judging
activity sponsored by Hagerty Classic Car Insurance.
The participants will receive direction and simple
instructions and then be tasked with judging a small
number of MGs, Jaguars & Other British entrant cars.
The object is to promote enthusiasm in classic cars
among young people so they will inherit our interest
in owning, enjoying and preserving them. We are
canvassing for participants between the ages of 12 to
17 and since space is limited, don’t delay.
If you have children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews
or in fact know kids of friends or neighbours who are
within this age range and may be interested, please
pass on their names, ages and contact information
to Tony Cohen at [email protected] or Tom
Koven at [email protected] .
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CXKJR/CCMGC
CLUB ADVISORS
Club members should feel free to call these contacts who
have volunteered to help with the purchase, repair and/or
restoration of various MG and Jaguar models.
MG
• TD: Tony Cohen 604-922-3332
• MGA: MGA coupe/twin cam 1955 to 1962:
John Clarke 604-291-1890
• MGB 1962 to 1974 ½:Joe Carroll 604-988-2497;
Doug Gale 604-521-3021
• MGB 1974 ½ to 1980: Allan Lawrence 604-937-0439
& Kayte Lawrence 604-715-0007
• MGB GT V8: Al Riches 604-942-7370
• MG Midget: Al Inglis 604-737-0044
JAGUAR
• SS100 (original & replica): Tom Doyle 604-892-4890
• XK 140: Jim McLean 604-925-0689
• XK 150: Tom Doyle (plus XK engines) 604-892-4890
• In-line 6-cylinder: Jerry Parkhill 604-794-3652
• E-type:
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John Clarke
Les Garbutt
John Morse
Tom Doyle
604-291-1890
604-266-9086
604-594-8992
604-892-4890
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WHEN YOU ENTER YOUR CAR
IN A COLLECTOR CAR SHOW...
YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN!
Sarah Wilson
t took until last October and after forgetting all about
evening if you wanted to stay for entertainment and more
it, I finally received my official photo taken at the Port
“refreshments.”
Coquitlam Car Show that was held in mid-August. Mine
My one criticism would be that while awards for North
was the lone Austin-Healey shown, but among the handful of
American cars were numerous, any cars that were British,
British cars, there was a Jensen-Healey, Jensen GT, Morris
European, or Japanese were all clumped into one “Foreign”
Minor (sort of due to a V8), Metropolitan, MGB, E-Type Jag, a
award category. Linda Spouler justifiably won that award for
couple of Morgans, Sunbeam Tiger, a couple of Jaguar XJSs,
her Triumph Mayflower! I guess this car is so unusual that it
TR6, Mayflower and a Spitfire.
has become an awards magnet.
The entry fee was $25,
While I had chatted with
which when you consider
the E-Type Jag owner
what you received was a
just prior to the Saturday
very good deal. Those people
cruise, I did not expect
interested gathered at the
to see a “For Sale” sign
PoCo Recreation Centre
on the dark blue coupe
around 4pm on the Saturday
on the day of the show.
and then participated in a
Roger Nixey, the Port
cruise around Port Coquitlam
Coquitlam owner, had
and Port Moody, while being
not mentioned his intent
waved at by spectators who
to sell the car, so after
had positioned themselves
Pictured above, Sarah with her fully-restored 1965
some thought I contacted
and their chairs along the
Austin-Healey 3000 that she’s owned for 25 years.
him the next morning
route. After returning to the
Below, the newly-purchased 1968 Jaguar E-Type S1.5 coupe
to arrange a test drive.
downtown area, we parked
No rust, only 30,000
our cars and were treated to
documented miles on the
a barbeque meal.
clock and owned by the
Early on the Sunday after
original jeweler-owner
getting into the staging
up to the end of 2005,
lanes and obtained our gift
prior to being imported
packages that included a
into Canada, with the
T-shirt, we were then all
important stuff having
individually photographed
been done since she
prior to driving to our parking
came to Vancouver. I
spots in the downtown
gather that it was wise of
area. Due to arriving at the
me to phone when I did
same time at the staging
since Roger had several
lane, several of us Brit-car
people phone him about
owners were able to park
purchasing the Jaguar
next to each other. We were
later on that day. I have met one of them since, and he was
then treated to another meal, this time a pancake breakfast!
still pretty choked up about his loss.
The day proved to be really enjoyable with loads of people
Little did I know when I signed up for this car show that I
walking around admiring our cars. We were also visited by a
would almost have an E-Type land in my lap, a bucket list item
“Blues Brothers”(!) duo who moved around the streets playing
that proved impossible for me to say “NO” to! I would highly
their kind of music, and at the end of the show the awards
recommend this show to club members, and we really need to
were handed out, followed by live music that went into the
have a greater showing of our Britmobiles! n
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The Last Word
APRIL 30 CONAIR TOUR
The Conair Group specializes in
retrofitting firefighter aircraft, both
air attack and waterbombers,
providing services and products to forest protection
agencies around the world. A tour of the Conair facilities at
the Abbotsford Airport has been set up for CXKJR/CCMGC
members, with an after-tour lunch at Brodeur’s Bistro.
Participation in this event is limited to twenty people and as
of publication date, six spots are still available. Contact: Fred
Wallace at [email protected] or 604-351-4269.
MAY 1 - JAGUAR LANDROVER LANGLEY
CARS & COFFEE
Our club members are invited to have coffee, camaraderie
and a facility tour. Time: 10 am. Location: Collection Drive in
the Langley Auto Collection, corner of Glover Road and the
Langley Bypass. (If we’re lucky, the Jaguar XE flown in from
Europe for their grand opening will be there being prepped.) A
drive to the Hazelmere Golf Course or the Fox & Fiddle Pub for
lunch to follow. Jaguar Langley requests numbers for catering
purposes, so please RSVP to [email protected] or
[email protected].
JUNE 18 - BC HIGHLAND GAMES &
BRITISH CAR DISPLAY
The 2016 Highland Games and Scottish Festival will be held
on Saturday, June 18th at Percy Perry Stadium near Coquitlam
Town Centre. Once again they are having a British Car display
with total entries (from all clubs) limited to 30 cars so it’s
best to sign up ASAP. Arrival time is between 10 and 10:30
am and cars will stay on the field until at least 3 pm. There
is no charge for registration and this gets you free admission
into the Highland Games, so it’s a great deal! The CXKJR/
CCMGC contact is Mike Harford at [email protected] or 604
464 2212. You can also email the Highland Games British
Car Display Coordinator Simon Scott for more information at
[email protected] For more info on the Games go to:
www.bchighlandgames.com
Your favourite car, picnic food, and folding chairs if you have
room. There’ll be dedicated parking for MGs and Jags by the
Penzance Drive entrance, with parking for non-marque sports
cars along Willingdon Avenue and Penzance Drive and in the
public lots on Penzance. The invitation includes the members’
extended families e.g. grandparents and grandchildren.
Important note: Sometimes parents get upset when they
bring the whole family and we are unable to carry their
infants. Infants unable to sit on the train seats and support
themselves must be in a hands-free ‘snugli’ type carrier worn
by an adult.
The railway operates from 11 am to 5 pm. In the past most
club members (and their families) were on site between 12:30
and 4:00 pm. How much? No charge. The club has arranged
for unlimited rides on the trains and a concession sells hot
dogs, ice cream, hot & cold drinks. Further information: Joe
Carroll at [email protected] or 604-988-2497.
REMINDERS
Details of these two events were included on the Last Word
page of the January/February Classical Gas:
11th Annual St. George’s British Motoring Show in Ft.
Langley: April 24. For information, contact Carole Borgens at
[email protected] or 604-514-8414. Optional online
entry with PayPal is available at www.lambscarclub.com .
VanDusen All British Field Meet and All Brit Run to Whistler:
May 21 - 22. See www.westerndriver.com and for further
information, contact Joan Stewart at 604-736-6754 or
[email protected] . Vote for your favourite “Top
ABFM Brit Cars” by April 30 - among the choices are: MG TD,
MGA, Jaguar E-Type and Jaguar MK II.
Go to: http://www.westerndriver.com/?page_id=9160
GUESS WHO & WHERE?
JUNE 19 - FATHER’S DAY PICNIC
One of the club’s most popular annual events, the picnic
will take place at the Confederation Park Miniature Railway,
located a few blocks north of Hastings in Burnaby at 120
North Willingdon Avenue. There are over two miles of track on
two main routes, with steam and diesel locomotives hauling
trains through two tunnels and over several bridges. 1/8 full
size, the trains carry up to 30 passengers. What to bring?
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One of our CXKJR members in 1981. [Answer in the May/June
Classical Gas.] n
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WHY TRUST YOUR VEHICLE
WITH ANYONE BUT THE BEST?
Our Jaguar Technicians, James, Richard, Eric, Gerry,
Russell, Phil, and Brandon are arguably the most skilled
Jaguar technicians within our region. With a combined
over 70 years of Jaguar experience, they live and
breathe the Jaguar lifestyle. They are factory-trained
and have experience working on cats from every
decade. Why trust your vehicle with anyone but the
best? And you can now visit James at the front desk
of our Service Department on Saturdays and Mondays.
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