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THE JAGUAR’S ROAR
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Club Calendar
COMING EVENTS
Items for the Club Calendar must be received no later than the 10th of the
month prior to the month the event is to be held.
2011 Club Calendar
APRIL
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Brit & Europ. Car Show: WmsBurg VA – http://www.wmbgbrit.com/
Concours Planning meeting – Perlberg/Dawson
Dealer Tech & Judges‘ training, Manhattan Jaguar Directions at www.ncjoc.com
Regular Meeting: O’Donnell’s Seafood Restaurant, Gaithersburg, MD (pg 5)
MAY
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Brits on the Green, Mt Vernon (VA)
British Motor Car Show, Lewes (DE) . Bob Andrews. (pg 5)
Regular Meeting: Pulcinella Ristorantė (VA). Bob Engh.
Dealer Tech & Judges West Columbia Jaguar – Delgadillo
Susquehanna Jaguar Club Concours d’Elegance
JUNE
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The Original British Car Day (OBCD). 34th Annual Meet. Lilypons Water Gardens, Adamstown, Maryland.
http://www.chesapeakechaptermgtclub.com/OBCD_main.htm
NCJOC Regular Meeting. O’Donnell’s Restaurant, Gaithersburg, MD
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Inside
Volume 48 No.4 2011
P r esident’s Message 4
Nex t Meeting 5
Notes On Coming Events 5
“Br ow n’s Lane”
6
My XKEx perience
7
Concours Cor ner
9
Welcome New Members 10
“S pecial” Events
12
De par tments:
Club Calendar 3
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NCJOC
P.O. BOX 10188
Silver Spring MD
20914
Hot Line (703) 400-0968
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2011 Officers
President
Bob Engh
(410)544-3167
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Immediate Past President
John Larson
(301)530-5692
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Vice President
Michelle Dawson
(571)213-1847
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Secretary
Robert Kimball
(301)-262-5183
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Treasurer
Clint Hyde
(703)803-3068
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Newsletter Editor
Jerry Motta
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Technical Chm.
Jaime Delgadillo
(301) 528-8305
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Concours Chairman
Michelle Dawson
(571)213-1847
mi [email protected]
Membership
Mike Perlberg
(703) 597-4379
[email protected]
Tour Chairpersons
Bob & Betty Andrews
(703) 860-2574
[email protected]
Public Relations
Michelle Dawson
(571)213-1847
[email protected]
Club Historian
Vic Powell
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Webmaster
Jerry Motta
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President’s Message
M
arch proved to be a fickle month by coming in as a lion, calming like a lamb
mid month and then ending like a Pride of Lions, to include snow in Richmond, at the AGM. Like most of you, I am sure, real spring cannot get here too
soon!
This month there are many things to discuss as it was a terrific month:
John Masters:
We announced at the March meeting that John had been nominated for the
NCJOC President
position of Vice President of JCNA. The election was confirmed at the AGM and
Bob Engh
John is now our new Vice President – Congratulations!
John unfortunately took ill at the AGM and had to return early to Maryland. I am happy to report that he is making a good recovery and doing well. Norah says that he is a good
patient – is that a wink wink? Please keep both John and Norah in your thoughts.
March meeting:
An evening with Warren Brown. The internationally syndicated automotive columnist gave a
fantastic and thought provoking talk to our well attended meeting . Many thanks to Warren Brown for
such a special evening.
AGM in Richmond: Michelle Dawson and our spouses, along with Michelle’s special guests, JCNA past
president Dennis Eynon and his wife Carolyn, “caravanned” to Richmond, to attend the AGM (if one can
ever caravan on I-95). It was a great event and the Virginia Club did a marvelous job of selecting the
venue and then managing an ambitious schedule of events and activities.
Michelle and I learned a lot and were both impressed with the efforts made by key JCNA personnel to make JCNA much more focused on club and individual needs. They have been working hard to
make the website a focal point for many items of interest. Specifically, the tech line is now up and running which will benefit a number of club members. They have increased the stock of regalia items and
aggressively increased the inventory of Jaguar book and manual titles while managing to keep prices very
low No matter what your interest in Jaguar, there is something of value for you on the web site. I encourage all to take a good look at www.jcna.com so you can become familiar with all that is available with
your JCNA membership.
Michelle and I also had time to make new friends with members from other clubs and to swap
exaggerated stories and ideas. We also encouraged other clubs to participate in our many events while
promising to ensure NCJOC members will also take advantages of other club events.
Finally, the most impressive item to me was the large number of NCJOC members who made the
trek to Richmond, for specific events or the entire weekend. My unofficial count says that at least Two EType were shown and more than 20 NCJOC members attended. That is a terrific showing for NCJOC
which was punctuated by new member Jeff Pulford’s award for Best in Show Series II E-Type. This was
his first outing since completing restoration and his first ever show. It is a beautiful car and he is to be
congratulated!
Baltimore Grand Prix (BGP): This seems to be a little fluid but there are many behind the scenes actions being explored in Baltimore. I have had several phone calls on the event and will share information
as soon as I know for sure what the costs are and whether we will also have participation with other clubs.
Susquehanna, Delaware Valley and North Carolina all expressed some interest so the opportunity seems
good.
British Car Day: This annual event, scheduled for June, will now have Jaguar as the featured marque and
celebrate the 50th anniversary of the E-Type. A good showing from NCJOC with some of our 75 or so ETypes will be a superb and fitting tribute to our cars and the storied history of Jaguar.
Jaguar Cars: At the March meeting with Warren Brown there was some discussion about luxury cars in
general and the seeming lack of competitiveness by Jaguar Cars. That has just recently changed with the
most aggressive leasing and pricing for new and previously owned Jaguar cars that I can remember. Please
go to www.jaguarusa.com and select sales drive to see what is offered. Remember, with JCNA membership there some discounts and I will see if they apply for this sales event.
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Spring touring season is here. Join us.
Photo by Jerry Motta
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Notes On Coming Events
By Bob Andrews
Fairfax Hunt Point-to-Point Races – April 24:
The club will not participate in this event this year. The
horse races are being held on Easter Sunday this year, and many
members have indicated that they have other commitments for
Easter. About every five years the racing association assigns
Easter Sunday for the Fairfax Hunt. Next year it will not be on
Easter, and we will be going to the races. An alternate event may
be found for this year’s races and pot luck meal.
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Brits on the Green – May 1:
This event is held each year by the Capital Triumph Register at
the Collinwood Library and Museum located near Mt. Vernon.
About 200 British cars attend this event. NCJOC does not attend
this as a club event, but typically at least six members will enter
cars in the event. Information on this event can be found at http://
www.captialtriumphregister.com. Registration can be done online
or at the gate.
******
Lewes British Motor Car Show-May 6, 7, & 8:
The Lewes Show is on Saturday, May 7. As the show space is
limited, this year cars must be model year 2000 or earlier to enter
the show. Registration forms can be obtained at http://www.
leweschamber.com.
Details
Friday: Meet at the Narrows Restaurant around noon for lunch,
and leave for Lewes at 1:30. There will be an informal group
supper Friday evening. Call 571-334-2851 on Friday evening for
details.
Saturday: Registration for the car show is 8:30 to 10:30. Show
hours are 11:00 to 3:00. There will be a club dinner at the Buttery
Restaurant at 6:00.
Sunday: Leave the Hotel Rodney at 10:00. The tour will go thru
the countryside back to the bay bridge.
Narrows Restaurant: Approximately 5 miles after the bay
bridge take exit 42, onto Kent Narrows Road South. Then turn
right onto Main Street/MD 18. Turn left onto Kent Narrows Way
South. The restaurant address is 3023 Kent Narrows Way South,
Grasonville, MD. (410) 827-8113.
Hotel: This year the Beacon Motel is almost fully booked for
guests attending a wedding. The recommended hotel for this year
is the Hotel Rodney located in the center of Lewes. They
currently have rooms available, but reserving a block of rooms for
the club could not be done. It is recommended that room
reservations be made quickly. Call 1-(800) 824-8754 for
arranging your reservation.
Saturday Dinner: The Buttery Restaurant will be providing a
fixed menu, meat or fish dinner, for $34 per person. Drinks
including coffee are extra. Please arrive so that seating can be
completed by 6:00.
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Next NCJOC Regular Meeting
Monday February 21, 2011
O'Donnell's Restaurant
311 Kentlands Boulevard Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301)519-1650
www.odonnellsrestaurants.com
Attitude adjustment 6:30 p.m
Dinner at 7 p.m.
Directions:
O’Donnell’s Restaurant is located in the Kentland shopping center in Gaithersburg. From most surrounding Communities, you will
need to approach Gaithersburg from I- 270 or the Great Seneca
Hwy:
From I-270 :
* Take exit 9B (west), on to Sam Eig Highway.
* Continue west on Sam Eig Hwy approximately 1.0 mi to Great
Senica Highway.
* Turn Right on to Great Seneca Hwy.
* Continue on Great Seneca Hwy to third (3rd) stoplight
(Kentlands Blvd).
* Turn Left on Kentlands Blvd.
* O’Donnells is about 1/4 miles on your right, just past the roudnabout
* The entrance to the parking lot just before the restaurant.
Alternative Directions:
Getting to the meeting at O'Donnell’s can get a bit complicated if
you chose to exit I-270 at I-370 in Gaithersburg. The traffic at that
exit bunches up on the access road. Jamie Delgadillo recommending
an alternate route which although it has more traffic lights, it allows
for better traffic flow. Here are the directions:
* Take exit 5 (Falls Road) off of I-270. This allows you to get
onto the right lane comfortably since you'll be getting off at the next
exit, exit 6B.
* Get off at exit 6B. That is route 28 in the direction of
Darnstown .
* Stay on route 28 which is also Key West Blvd.
* At the ninth traffic light, turn right onto Great Seneca Hwy.
* At the fifth traffic light, turn left onto Kentlands Blvd. O'Donnell's is on the fourth block on your right.
President (Continued from page 4)
My Garage: In an effort to bring my 66 E-Type back on the road I
have taken the unusual step of finally redoing the garage. It has been
an ambitious project that includes a lot of drywall work and associated taping, “mud work”, and painting. In addition, I have also purchased some new storage cabinets and workbench. All of this has
led to many trips to Sears, Lowes, and Home Depot. For any active
duty, reserve or retired military, each of these stores offers a 10%
discount with identification. Sears limits this to tool purchases but
the other stores seem to honor the discount for all purchases. So, if
you are in one the military categories above, please take advantage of
those businesses who graciously support veterans.
Bob Engh
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Conversations
“Brown’s Lane”
By John C. Larson
hen I retrieve the Washington Post from the lawn each
Sunday, I promptly seek out the last page in the Business
section to find Warren Brown’s weekly review of the latest automotive offerings. Thus, I was greatly pleased to learn that NCJOC
Vice President Michelle Dawson had invited Mr. Brown to speak
with NCJOC members at the March 21 club meeting. Mr. Brown
generously provided us with a half-hour discussion of his reflections on automotive heritage, value and the Jaguar legacy, and engaged a number of club members with their automotive questions.
W
But, Brown reminds us -- That was then: this is now. Tata motors
of India recently purchased Jaguar Cars, in part because of the legacy. However, world-wide competition is fierce. Jaguar Cars
must continue to honor its buyers with modern values as it burnishes its legacy. Perhaps Paul Gentilozzi’s “World’s Fastest Jaguar” (the 225 mph XF) will refresh the legacy. Perhaps the astounding CX75 concept car unveiled at the 2010 Paris Auto Show
will pioneer market developments. Ultimately, Jaguar’s is a living
legacy, but like other living things, it must be cultivated with respect for the modern buyer’s values if it is to survive. JL
Brown, the internationally known automotive journalist with the
Washington Post since 1982, speaks with authority, intelligence
and passion from his long-running column, “On Wheels.” He did
not come to a Jaguar club meeting prepared simply with “praise
for Caesar,” but rather to provide a thoughtful challenge to us who
enjoy Jaguar cars and seek to cultivate that appreciation among
fellow NCJOC members and other Jaguar owners.
Brown invited us to consider how “value” is produced and maintained in the automotive marketplace. In his weekly “On Wheels”
column, Brown persistently champions the consumers’ interests.
For example, in his December 2010 review of the new Jaguar XF,
Brown advocates for “…build quality, amenities, safety and performance. “ In that regard, Jaguars have fared very well in the J.
D.Powers survey of owners’ satisfaction. The challenge for Jaguar
Cars, and makers of other fine automobiles, is that in our current
era, the forces of technological innovation, global competition and
federal regulation conspire to “migrate value downward” (Brown’s
phrase). By this phrase, Brown means that the global marketplace
now provides cars with various amenities, safety and design features that formerly were the exclusive province of the luxury cars.
Brown provides examples, in various recent “On Wheels” columns, of what he considers consumer value bargains -- the Buick
Enclave SUV wildly popular in China; the sporty Volvo XC60-R;
the Hyundai Genesis sedan; the Honda Odyssey.
I myself have glanced twice at the winged logo on the trunk of a
new Hyundai because of its similarity to the Bentley badge. Did
that other Hyundai rear styling resemble the Jaguar XF? Who will
they copy in next year’s model? Alas, what is a luxury car-maker
to do?
Jaguar lays claim to a particular heritage, a legacy of “Grace, pace,
and space” enunciated in its advertising slogan fifty years ago. In
the 1960’s, Jaguar cars enjoyed a reputation for winning in Le
Mans during the prior decade, for introduction of the stunning
XKE in 1961, and for releasing in 1968 the XJ6, which some automotive journalists declared “the greatest car in the world.” That
sedan’s ensemble of power, styling, and refinement in ride quality
was unmatched by cars at three times the price. Talk about migrating value downward! Another feature of Jaguar’s legacy was
innovation (e.g. the four-wheel disc brakes that enabled the XKE
to defeat Ferrari.) At our annual Concours d’Elegance, we celebrate Jaguar’s legendary past in the same spirit as the archeologist’s wife complimented her husband, “The older I get, the more
he appreciates me.”
Warren Brown (left) chatting with John Larson prior to business meeting
Warren Brown ‘s presentation provided much food for thought.
Warren Brown with Club offiers
Reports
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My XKExperience at the AGM
Leading up to and participating in events at the 2011
AGM sponsored by the Virginia Jaguar Club
By Jeff Pulford
I
was working my first job in Buffalo, New York. I was
eleven years old. I delivered the daily paper through deep
snow and on (the few) sunny days throughout the year. When I
collected the money to pay for the paper I enjoyed my financial
success by splurging on a cheeseburger, fries and a small Coke at
McDonald’s on Sheridan Drive. Under original golden arches,
sitting on the outside bench along the side of the building, I
viewed the parking lot of a Jaguar dealer with an array of every
production color of XK E-type available, lined up side by side.
What an awesome sight.
After completing college and working for a few years I
sought out an E-type roadster. Back then there were nice examples listed in the classifieds. I found one, a 1971 Series II that
had been freshly painted Old English White with red leather and
a black top. I had been told these cars were expensive to maintain and that I should have a knowledgeable
Jaguar expert check out the car so I obtained
a referral to a guy who knew Jags. Like me,
he thought these were beautiful cars.
I should have known that someone telling
me “this is a beautiful car” (and not much
else) was no more qualified than me to
evaluate the condition of the car. After 6
months of pure enjoyment, my freshly
painted daily driver began to rust. What
made things worse was that the clutch started
to make noises. That meant a new clutch, a
big (expensive) engine out job.
So, I removed the glass panels from my landlady’s basement
sliding door and drove my Jag into the basement with a quarter of
an inch on each side to spare and began to disassemble. Bentley
led me through the process nicely until I got to the part where he
says to remove the torsion bar reaction plate. I could not budge
the bolts. I even had the strongest guy I know try with no luck.
So I turned to an expert (nicknamed “Jaguar Joe”) for advice. He
told me to get the tension off the bolts (ok, how?). At this point I
was almost down to the frame rails so removing the ball joints
and front suspension was all I needed to talk myself into the first
restoration. I removed the top, interior and everything else only
to discover I had a bit more rust than I knew about.
I was making payments on the car as I watched it disintegrate
before my eyes. Repairing the rust was beyond my ability and
beyond my budget. I spent the next two years gathering parts as I
could afford them from places near and far. I took the car and
parts on a flatbed to Jaguar Joe (he was already involved so I
thought he would take care of me) and asked how much it would
cost to finish the job. This is when I was told that “If I had to ask
I could not afford his services.” At this point, I thought maybe I
should shove the car over a cliff and keep making the payments…it would be cheaper. I asked Joe if he knew anyone who
could help me out. A few blocks away two brothers in a small
family owned shop took me on as a project with only one stipula-
tion that I not be in a rush. They would work on my car when
they were in between other repairs. I agreed to their terms and
told them to put it back together and make it look good enough
for me to be able to sell. A year later they called me. They finished the car and wanted me to pick it up. Twenty-five-hundred
dollars later (that’s right!) I had my XKE restored beautifully.
They did an exquisite job. It was repainted with lacquer and
looked like a million bucks!
I enjoyed the very few (less than 1,000) miles I have put on
my XKE over the next 25 years, always checking the weather to
make sure there was no rain in the forecast (rust avoidance… even
though we undercoated inside and out to protect the metal). I’d
never entered my car in a show, it was a nice driver, but I have
been to a few NCJOC concours over the years to see other Jags (I
even found an old program in my glove box from 1990).
My second restoration began about two years ago. My lacquer paint began to separate, looking like the palm of your hand
after nearly 25 years. I could not stand to see this evidence of the
age of the restoration. It gave me the impetus to re-restore.
I became a NCJOC member (after owning my Jag for almost thirty years) figuring it would be helpful to have the resources of the national as well as the
local club at my email fingertips. I met
some club members at a British Car
Show in Lewes, Delaware and decided I
should attend a monthly meeting someday. I went to the NCJOC Concours in
Reston in October and enjoyed seeing
all the cars; it was a terrific event from a
spectator’s view. The Virginia club was
there handing out information about the
AGM & XKExperience which I decided was the perfect target for
completion of my restoration. I attended my very first club meeting in February 2011 and met some nice people, including Bob
Engh (Club President) who welcomed me. I introduced myself to
the attendees and let them know the XKExperience was my goal
for completing the work.
Back to the restoration. The first time, I left the engine bay
original (to keep the cost down). This time, a full engine out,
down to bare metal restoration was in order. I worked with two
excellent resources, Lou Hegler of British Cars Forever and Joe
Maginnes, of Chris’ Classic Restorations. First, Lou removed the
bonnet and engine. We soda blasted inside the engine bay and
bonnet, then repainted everything from the firewall forward and
reassembled (after inspecting, repairing or replacing everything).
Next, Joe took the exterior down to bare metal, reworked the panels before repainting with two stage paint. The time it took to accomplish this was longer than expected, complicated by permits
for a new paint booth. Once the re-spray was completed, the car
went back to Lou’s for sorting and reassembly.
I helped Lou with the reassembly; it helped me appreciate the
effort it takes to restore a Jaguar with its many fiddly parts (that
many other vintage British cars do not have) to complicate the
process and add to the expense.
The day before the AGM, I drove my XKE (home) for the
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AGM
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first time in twenty-one months, one-point-seven miles. The
next day Cathy and I drove one-hundred-forty-three miles to The
Crossings Resort in Glen Allen, Virginia. It was glorious! With
the top up (too cold for a top down drive), working heater and
radio (first time since 1980!) we drove with a friend, George
Imes, following in his BMW M3 (I tried to get George to bring
his 1962 E-type OTS and thought he would but some mechanical sorting prevented the two of us from rallying to the AGM in
our XKE’s. George is an original owner and his car is a very
nice Series I).
The Crossings Resort was a spectacular site for the meetings
and events. The facilities were vintage Virginia, reminiscent of
a plantation and in the Williamsburg style which is not too far
away (I bring this up because the Virginia Club is hosting the
Challenge Championship in 2013. If you attend, there is plenty
to do and see in the Richmond, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach
and Washington, DC areas for everyone in the family…you
might make a vacation out of it so the family can do what they
like to do while we enjoy the Jag events).
The Norman Dewis session on his Development Memories
of the Jaguar E-type was worth the price of admission. As the
last surviving member of the team that developed and tested the
XKE (and other important Jaguar cars from the fifties to the
eighties) his color commentary was priceless. He graciously
signed books, owner’s manuals, posters and anything else you
presented to him. In fact, he even signed my glove box cover (if
Carroll Shelby can do it…).
The next day we rallied top-down to New Kent Winery with
other enthusiasts. It was a nice thirty mile drive through the Virginia countryside…great curves and two lanes with lots to see
along the way. The last four miles or so were freshly resurfaced
and perfect for more speed. We met nice people from Ohio,
Florida and Prince Edward Island, Canada. We even met some
fellow Marylanders and locals from the Virginia club; all Jaguar
enthusiasts there for camaraderie and fun (or was it the wine?).
The Jaguar valuation session was insightful. Dave Kelley
from Hagerty’s Cars That Matter answered questions and informed us about the various venues for buying/selling cars and
what makes cars of any marqué more valuable (provenance, records, condition and event qualifying).
The E-type restoration session presented by Tom Krevetz
from Classic Showcase took us through a slide presentation of a
1966 OTS restoration ending up with a concours car…WOW!
It was nice to know that when I restored my car, we basically
followed the same processes and procedures.
That evening we mingled at the cocktail reception and award
dinner, meeting more new friends from Connecticut, Virginia
and Oregon. Our club President, Bob Engh, and his wife Joyce
mingled with our group of friends from across the country; even
though they were not hosting the AGM they really made you feel
at home.
Later that night we were forecast for rain and snow, not good
for the XKExperience show scheduled for the next day. As our
host club president David Harrison said, “The show must go on.
After all, these are British cars and the weather was just like it is
back in Britain”.
The weather began to clear (but not warm up) just as Norman
Dewis opened the XKExperience field and viewed each car, seeking to identify the E-type he would most like to take home. It was
awesome to have him look at your car. He checked gap fit, paint
quality, chrome, leather and glass, spending considerable time with
each car and spending a moment for photos with each owner.
Afterwards, the ballots were compiled and the results were announced. It was not a concours event, rather a popular choice vote
that earned the honors. The top award (Best in Show) went to a
beautiful 1964 E-type OTS that also earned the Norman Dewis
Award (my wife also thought that was the very best car in the
field…she was right. I doubt the owner let Mr. Dewis take his car;
no way I would have let him take mine!). The Best in Show Series
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In Preparation
One Proud Owner
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Concours 2011
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Concours Corner
By Michelle Dawson
C
oncours planning is proceeding on schedule. Here is a run
down of current projects underway for our Concours Weekend of September 17 and 18, 2011.
Concours Planning
Again, this year, Matt Shew of Shewiscal will provide music and
supply broadcast equipment for our use during the Concours.
Matt has figured out the best way to place the speakers at either
end of Market Street. Thus, great music from the 50’s, 60’s and
70’s will again waft all around Market Street during Sunday’s
Concours.
Jerry Motta and I are working on the Pre-Concours Pamphlet
to accompany the Registration form which will be sent to all
NCJOC members and other JCNA affiliated Clubs in late April
and/or early May 2011.
I met with Roger Wildermuth and discussed the budget which
he has approved. Roger will have checks for me to deliver in the
third week of April for our Pre Concours dinner and Concours
venue.
Roger is hosting a reception on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at
the Pavilion of Reston Town Center (Market Street, Reston, Virginia 20191) from 5 00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This dinner will be a
celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the XKE.
The information about our Concours is listed on the web site
of Reston Town Center. To access this information, go to http://
www.restontowncenter.com, click events, click the September
2011 Calendar, and select the date of our event on Sunday, September 18, 2011. The information about our Concours to JCNA
is listed on that web site, http://www.jcna.com.
I have signed the contract with the Hyatt Regency at Reston
Town Center for the room block of 25 rooms for the weekend of
our Concours - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (September 16, 17,
and 18, 2011) -- at $113.00 a night. The cut off date is Friday,
August 26, 2011. Reservations can be made by calling Hyatt’s
toll-free Reservations Number, 800-233-1234 or by calling the
Hyatt Regency at Reston directly at 703-709-1234 and asking for
the Reservations Department. Guests should simply request the
Hyatt Regency Reston and request Jaguar Owners Club Rate as
referenced above.
The Concours Planning Team met on April 9th at the home of
Cindy and Mike Perlberg, to finalize the loose ends.
Overview of Concours Judging
Judging Jaguars is one of the most exciting but difficult challenges at any Concours as the Jags are nothing short of exquisite.
Much of the subjectivity of judging has been eliminated by specific rules and requirements established by JCNA. Judges are required to utilize uniform score sheets which specify the parts of
the car that must be evaluated, such as the engine compartment,
boots, tires, wheels, interior, exterior and safety check. Judging is
carried out by judging teams which provides a consensus approach
to evaluation and provides greater consistency in judging. Judging teams are under the authority of the Chief Judge whose responsibility it is to assure the integrity of the judging, acting as a
resource concerning JCNA rules, and resolving any disputes that
arise on the Concours Field. This year, Doug Sherwood has graciously again accepted the responsibilities of NCJOCs’ Chief
Judge. Suzanne Motta has volunteered as the Chief’s Judge’s Assistant and Bob Engh is the Associate Chief Judge. We are coordinating several judges’ training venues in the next several months.
Keep posted as everyone who is interested in participating in Concours will find this training invaluable.
In addition to participating in the Concours, we also need members to volunteer as there are many opportunities for the day of the
Concours – Registration, Safety Check, Field Staff, Scorers, and of
course Judging. Our Concours event typically draws awardwinning cars from throughout the East Coast and last year featured
Jaguars spanning a 61 year history. It is my hope and that many
NCJOC members will participate in our 47th Annual Concours
and/or volunteer in any capacity to ensure this is the best NCJOC
Concours in 2011, as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the
XKE!
Happy Motoring!
MD and DS
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Michelle Dawson, Vice President and Concours Director
[email protected]
571-213-1847
Doug Sherwood, Chief Judge
[email protected]
301-253-6064
Jag Magazine Collections
For many years, our fellow Club member and personal friend,
Ted Trumpbour, has generously donated his personal copies
of the two premier British publications, Jaguar World and
The Jaguar Enthusiast, to the Club and for which I have been
the keeper. I also have my own collection of E-type Magazine, an historically important and virtual treasure of technical
articles on the model, that extends from the late 70s to when it
ceased publication in the early 90s The collections have now
outgrown the space required to store them and I would like to
transfer them to another Club custodian.
If you have the space and are interested in looking after
these important resources for the Club, please contact me for
more information.
Jerry Motta
[email protected]
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Tech Sessions
Manhattan Jaguar
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Manhhatan Jaguar of Rockville is again providing us the opportunity to carryout some of that all important car maintenance in
preparation for the Fall driving season. On Saturday, April 16,
2011, the folks at Manhattan Jaguar of Rockville will again
make their bays and technical expertise available for we DIY Jag
owners. In addition to giving us lift access, space, and supervision by trained and certified Jaguar technicians, they will also
have their parts department available for all of your later model
genuine Jaguar parts and accessories at a discounted prices.
What a great opportunity to perform that oh-so-necessary regular
maintenance under the watchful eye of professionals. We're
sure that you can appreciate just how much it costs the dealership to host one of these events. Show your support by purchasing your service parts and supplies from the dealership. You'll
get a 10% discount and, more importantly, help assure that we
can continue to enjoy this kind of support from Manhattan Jaguar.
Directions and more information about this event is posted on
the NCJOC web site under ‘coming Events‘( www.ncjoc.com).
Camellia A. Blackwell, Ph.D.
Fine Artist/ Art Educator/Art Consultant
Providing Exemplary Museum Quality Services
In
Conservation & Digital Restorations,
Custom Matting & Framing, Art Classes,
Professional Technical Photography, Mural
& Graphic Design, Research & Appraisals
Ph/Fax: 410-730-6008
Cell: 410-302-5926
[email protected]
http://www.icadev.org
Welcome New Members
We are more than pleased to introduce the newest members
to NCJOC.
Steven Collier & Elizabeth Jones
Millersville, MD 2110-2413
[email protected]
2003 XKR Conv
Martin & Wanda Walker
Stafford, VA 22554
[email protected]
2002 XKR-100
Tim Rulon & Kathy Shuman
Silver Spring, MD 20902
[email protected]
2992 XK8 Coupe
Rob Dittler and Barbara Lally-Dittler
Ocean City, MD 21843
[email protected]
2000 XK8
2000 XJ8 VDP
Richard & Bobbi Ruben
Reisterstown, MD 21136
[email protected]
2010 XKR Conv
Larry D. Cavins & Samantha L. Daniels
Buffalo, NY 14209
[email protected]
2002 XJR 100
Michael & Sabina Gladwin
Washington, DC 20015
[email protected]
1961 XK150 2+2
For Sale: 2001 XK8 British Racing
Green Coupe 62k miles Garage kept.
Excellent condition. Photos available.
$17,500. [email protected]
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E-types On Display at AGM
(Continued from page 8)
One went to another top quality 1964 OTS. The Best in Show Series Three went to a beautiful coupe.
The Best in Show Series Two went to my 1971 OTS.
Considering that the attendees who voted were nearly all Jaguar owners or enthusiasts (very few general public due to weather), the
selection means a lot. It is nice to be considered among the best by your peers. Not a concours, but it sure was fun!
Thanks to all the people who put on the AGM, the Rally and XKExperience. It was a great time.
Jeff Pulford, NCJOC
1971 XK E-Type OTS
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Regional non-car club Events of Interest
BRITISH CAR SHOW
Saturday May 14, 2011 8am - 4pm
\At City Imports Ltd., 166 Penrod Court, Glen Burnie, MD
Open to all pre-1980 British cars
$15/per car, no charge for spectators
Do you have a car to show? To register: call Dennis Pye 410-768-6661
Sponsored by
City Imports Ltd.
Raising money to give people rides to medical appointments.
To benefit Partners In Care Maryland
a 501(c)3 community nonprofit supporting the independence of older adults.
www.partnersincare.org
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Master Auto Service, Inc
Jaguar Specialists
5451-B Randolph Rd.
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: 301-881-2274 Fax: 301-881-2362
Finally, an alternative to the dealership!
MASTER GUILD TECHNICIANS
Factory Trained Jaguar Specialists
TRUST & QUALITY
Don’t trust your Jaguar with just anyone. Go with the
experts. We have the credentials, experience to serve
COMPETITIVE RATES
&
CONVENIENCE
Below market labor rates.
Free customer pickup and drop off at Metro.
We specialize in locating Jaguar parts priced below
market. Visit us at our web site:
www.masjaguar.com
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