The JAG MAG

Jaguar Drivers Club of Long
Island
The JAG MAG
46 Colonial Drive
Jan-Feb 10
Huntington, NY 11743
631-692-5909
President
Laurence Campbell
[email protected]
Vice Presidents
George Stephani
631-981-5708
[email protected]
Dean Yoder
516-850-4694
[email protected]
Membership
Lee Stephani
[email protected]
631-981-5708
Club Photographer
Stephen Leoniak
631-473-9452
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Anthony Niosi’s XJ-13
The unique competition genesis and function
dictated beauty of the 1966 Jaguar XJ 13 has
made it one of the most admired automobiles of the last forty years. Consequently,
there have been innumerable attempts to
manufacture reproductions which would capture the iconic zeitgeist of '60's endurance
racing as embodied in the one original XJ
13 owned by the Jaguar Daimler Heritage
Trust, Coventry England. Sadly, virtually all
attempts have resulted in pathetic fiberglass
bodies covering comically inappropriate mechanicals with only a similar silhouette as a
vague point of resemblance.
Anthony Niosi at Bridgehampton Race Track
What’s under your Bonnet?
5.3 liter V-12
To the extent most of us interested in the XJ
13 may not have an opportunity to visit Coventry, and the car is rarely lent for external
exhibit, here-in are photos of my (1966 N.Y.
State reg.) Jaguar XJ 13 by Tempero, serial #
001. This is the vehicle formerly owned and
exhibited by the Blackhawk Museum collection (an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution).
Cont, page 4
What’s under your Bonnet?
A 5.3 liter V-12
Page 2
A Word fromVicePresident Dean Yoder.
Dean Yoder on right with Jonathan and Steve
Leoniak at the 2007 Spring Dust Off
I came to the Jaguar club almost in a genetic
way. I have my roots in Michigan where a majority of the men in my community were either
farmers and or General Motors workers.
The General Motors steering works was
just a short commute from our home. Many of
the families in our community gave rise to very
dedicated automotive engineers and
"gear heads". You could not escape car talk at
any event both public and private.
It was part of the fabric woven into most every
person I grew up with including my own family.
My father was an aviator and an inventor who loved all
things mechanical. He was quite the genius when it
came to making innovations that would make Cars and
planes go faster, machines more powerful and systems
more efficient. Cars, planes and machines were his
life's passion. He built by hand, with me at his side,
two airplanes which set speed records for all-wood
home built aircraft. Some of his ground breaking
innovations are still used by home builders today.
Cont, page 3
Page 3
Dean Yoder, cont
His fascination with the Jaguar XK120 roadster evolved from his obsession with speed.
As many of us know the XK 120 set a world
speed record. A couple of my fathers’ fellow
pilot friends had no fewer than four XK
120s between them. He felt a need to be apart
of that exclusive speed club.
The car that would eventually become mine
was spotted on a country used car lot in Midland, Michigan with two back fenders nearly
rusted off. The poor Jag had seen some really
hard times. It did not run and we had to trailer
it home. In between building airplanes and
mechanical inventions, the Jag started to be
nursed back to life. Its engine was rebuilt with
an occasional local off the shelf GM part
thrown in here and there. Some not so kosher
alterations were done to make the car more
efficient and perform better.
Dean Yoder & Jonathan Grimm tallying score sheets at the
2009 Concours d’ Elegance
It all made sense to my father in a way a historical
restorer would not understand. But that was how
guys did things in Midland. This restoration, and I
use the term very loosely, took place about twenty
five years ago.
With the passing of my father, the car was tied up in
his estate for a couple of years. I decided to buy
the car from the estate as a memento to remember
my father. I had the car trucked from Michigan in
2004 at what I thought was an enormous expense.
I have had a real interest in restoring the car to
good driver quality. In my early adult years I
rebuilt and restored a Porsche in my garage and I
really know what kind of commitment is involved in
a ground -up project. I also knew that I would need
some real experienced advice when it came time to
undertake the job.
I went on line and I Googled in Long Island Jaguar
clubs and there it was. I got way more than a little
advice on an old car. New friends, events and a
group of really remarkable people came with the
deal. My partner Jonathan and I were eager to go on
our first road trip which was on the Long Island's
North Shore.
It included the Whaling Museum and a marvelous
roadside clam shack. The outing could not have
been more gratifying. The Jag performed beautifully
on its first run and we had enough time in between
stops to let the "##### cat" cool down on a day I
recall to be in the ninety degree range.
Jonathan and I agreed that we wanted to participate
at future events. I knew that I wanted to give my
energy to this organization. I did not know how but,
before too long Jonathan and I planned a road trip of
our own. Hence our first driving garden tour was
born. We had a ball doing it.
Cont, page 3
Dean and Jonathan
with their 1954
XK 120
Page 4
Cont. from page 3
Friendships were deepening and service positions were
being dispersed. It is with such a great honor that I
volunteered to be a vice president to your group. It
is my pleasure to be of service to all of you within
the limits of my busy schedule. I look forward to
working with your seasoned and trusted officers Mr.
Laurence Campbell and Mr.George Stephani. I hope that
my energy will enhance our already meaningful events
that are as fun and sophisticated as a Jaguar is to
own and drive.
Sincerely, Dean Yoder
2nd Vice President
Dean & Jonathan hosting the club’s first Garden Tour in 2007
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Cont, from page 1 XJ13
#001 is an all alloy full monocoque constructed to
factory specifications using original factory suppliers. Powered by a correct 30 digi fuel injected 5.3
liter dry sump v-12 mated to a 5-speed ZF transaxle developing 485 hp (October '07 dynamometer) #001 can be propelled to nearly 200 mph depending on gearing. The all aluminum full monocoque structure is 16 gauge (the original is 18 gauge
and a four cam). All dimensions and weight as per
the original and accurate, including original instrumentation and correct windshield from the factory
mold. Jaguar XJ 13 Tempero #001 may be seen at
Jaguar Drivers Club of Long Island meets and rallies
I express my appreciation to those who have
helped me locate and negotiate the acquisition,
those who brought it to mechanical excellence, and
those who keep it so. Especially Peter 'Doc' Scadron of docs jags Phoenix, Alan Holmes and Chris
Minks of San Diego, Ryan Pilla and Rod Davidson of
car doctor of the Hamptons, Ed LaGrassa of the
Jaguar drivers club for his provenance research, and
of course the Blackhawk Museum.
ATN
Page 5
George Ellis and his paintings of classic cars at the Vintage
Classic Car Show in Stony Brook July 11th, 2009
Vice President George Stephani at Jaguar Huntington’s
2011 XJ Debut Cocktail Party
Jaguar Drivers Club wins the British Open Golf Tournament coveted
Elvis Trophy second year in a row from the MG & Triumph Clubs
Classic Jags at the Vintage Classic Car Show in Stony
Brook. Proceeds from the show went to charities
Jaguar Huntington’s Dealer Tech Clinic 2009 From left to right
George Ellis, Laurence Campbell, Gerry Duff & Brian O’Keefe
Joe Limongelli as our Master of Ceremonies at The Vanderbilt
Concours d’ Elegance Car Show. Joey makes the show flow smoothly