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The Award Winning Newsletter of
THE JAGUAR CAR CLUB OF VICTORIA
Issue #130
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
www.jaguarcarclub.ca
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Happy 
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Victoria 
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Penetrating Oils Test
Some Jaguar Speculations
Top Gear News
Coffee Klatch Report
Some Auction Prices
May Prowl Reports
A Buried Ferrari
The Bentley Blue Train
Bits & Bytes
Mille Miglia (2015) Jaguars
May 2015
2015 DIRECTORS
President: Merritt Chisholm
250-656-0030 [email protected]
Vice-President: Alan Heartfield
Secretary: Telse Wokersien
Treasurer: Terry Sturgeon
Membership Secretary: John Wigmore
Director at Large: Isabel Weeks-Lambert
Director at Large: Gregory Andrachuk
Director at Large: Graham Darby
Director at Large: Doug Easton
Immed. Past President: Graham Walker
THE JAGUAR CAR CLUB OF VICTORIA
2017 Cadboro Bay Road, Box 112
Victoria BC Canada V8R 5G4
www.jaguarcarclub.ca
[email protected]
founded 2003
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Contents
Words from the President
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Penetrating Oil Tests
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Cover Photo
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Jaguar Speculations
6
Top Gear News
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Pender Island Jaunt Info
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April Coffee Klatch Report
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Auction Prices
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May Prowl Reports
11
May Meeting Notice
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Photo Contest Winner
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A Buried Ferrari
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Bentley Blue Train
14
Bits & Bytes
15
New Paul McNabb Book
17
Hospice Events
17
Mille Miglia Jaguars
17
Alberta Election Impact
18
Jaguars That Never Were
18
Events Calendar
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Classic Jaguar Ad
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The Island Growler Advertisers:
Battery Direct
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Coachwerks
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Diamond Detailing
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Electro Shine
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Hagerty Classic Car Insurance
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Isabel Weeks-Lambert
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Jetstream Custom Auto
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Oceanside Auto Appraisers Ltd
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MacDonald Realty Ltd. Eleanor V. Smith
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SNG Barratt Group
Styles Upholstery
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Big-O-Tires
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Sussex Automotive: Alan Petrie
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Welsh Enterprises Inc.
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XKs Unlimited
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WORDS FROM THE
PRESIDENT
EDITOR’S NOTES
Malcolm Baster
Merritt Chisholm
Merritt’s “Words” are brief and to the point. I think we
should heed them.
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!!!
Spring has certainly sprung, and the usual collection of
Mother Nature’s horrors has once more intruded into our
consciousness. Weeds, ants, wasps etc etc are once
more blighting our once-tranquil lives. And now it is gardening time. I saw a picture containing a T-shirt the other
day. On the shirt it said “Sod the Garden.” Good idea,
except the sodding grass is growing at a most alarming
rate.
THE SUMMER DRIVING SEASON IS UPON US.
WASH, WAX, AND POLISH YOUR JAGUAR.
PLAN TO PARTICIPATE, AS THE OWNER OF A
BEAUTIFUL VEHICLE (REGARDLESS OF YEAR OR
Anyway, I have washed and waxed the editorial XJR,
Leatherique-ed the seats, and done a couple of minor
repairs. Just need some tires, and we will be off!
MODEL),
IN THE MANY CAR EVENTS BEING HELD ON THE
We plan to participate in as many of the car events of the
summer as we can. Unfortunately we will have to miss a
few, as belonging to a number of car clubs always means
conflicts.
ISLAND THIS SUMMER.
Note: If you have not already signed up for the May 30th
Pender Island Jaunt, please do so now.
It is not too late. Details included elsewhere in this edition of the Growler.
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Y ou’ve probably been there. You are wrestling with a
rusted-on nut or bolt, the wrench slips, you bash your
hand, blood appears. “Oh, dear. I hurt my poor hand
when my silly wrench slipped as I was trying to loosen
this wretched rusted-on nut,” you say, or words to that
general effect. So the info below might be useful:
But we will not be able to participate forever, and recent
health issues in our house have brought the subject of
mortality forward in our minds. This summer is almost
here, so if I might, I suggest you enjoy it! How many more
summers have you got?
In the April 2007 issue of “Machinist’s Workshop” magazine was published information on various penetrating
oils. The magazine reports they tested these products for
“break out torque” on rusted nuts and bolts. A subjective
test was made of popular penetrating oils, with the unit of
merit being the torque required to remove the nut from a
“scientifically rusted” bolt.
Average torque load to loosen nut:
No oil used ………………… 516 foot pounds
WD-40 ………………… ……..238 foot pounds
PB Blaster …………………….214 foot pounds
Liquid Wrench ……………… 127 foot pounds
Kano Kroil ……………………. 106 foot pounds
ATF/Acetone mix……………… 53 foot pounds
The ATF/Acetone mix is a “home brew” mix of 50/50 automatic transmission fluid and acetone. Note this
“home brew” released bolts better than any commercial
product in this one particular test.
“Our local machinist group mixed up a batch, and we all
now use it with equally good results.” Note also that
Liquid Wrench is almost as good as Kroil for 20% of the
price.
ATF/Acetone mix is best, but you can also use ATF and
lacquer thinner in a 50/50 mix. (ATF = any type of
Automatic Transmission Fluid).
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COVER PHOTO
Norman Roper’s 1952 XK120 by the Golden Gate Bridge
in San Francisco during the 2013 Rally Through the
Rockies tour. Photo from Driving.ca
You could be here too! Plan to attend the Jaguar Associate Group’s 60th Anniversary bash next month.
All the info is in the January Growler, or [email protected]
(This article is from Jaguar Jottings, the newsletter of the
Ottawa Jaguar Club. The source is
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/what-best-penetratingoil-227739.html
This is your newsletter:
If you have an idea for a “latest update” or content for the newsletter,
please contact the editors @ [email protected]
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robably due to JLR’s push for world domination,
the Internet is abuzz with rumour, speculation,
soothsaying, etc. Here is a bit of that:
After Jeremy Clarkson was fired as
host of popular car
enthusiast’s show
"Top Gear," the
BBC has been
searching for a new
front man. Co-hosts James May and Richard Hammond
will not remain on the show, and it looks like we'll see
some new faces for the upcoming season.
Motor Trend has got wind of a certain Jaguar F-Type
SVR that will emerge from the company’s recently announced (2014) Special Vehicle Operations division. This
car supposedly will be powered by the same supercharged five litre V8 as the R model, but upgraded to produce over 600 HP.
Motor Trend also has words about some other of
Jaguar’s plans for the future:
The search has been narrowed down, and BBC execs are
in talks with actor Philip Glenister, news presenter Guy
Martin, and Jodie Kidd from "Classic Car Show." According to the U.K's Sunday Express, the team is desperate to
make this deal, especially after "Top Gear" co-creator
Andy Wilman also reportedly turned in his resignation.
The new XE is slated to arrive in North American showrooms in spring, 2016. The base engine will probably be
the gasoline-fuelled two litre Ingenium engine, with an
optional three litre supercharged V6 producing 340 HP
and 322 lbs-ft of torque being offered. This should be
good for a 0-100 KPH acceleration time of 4.9 seconds.
Beginning with the 2017 model year, a turbo-diesel version of the two litre engine will be offered. This engine will
produce 180 HP and 318 torques. Horsepower is about
the same as that of the XE’s closest competitor, the BMW
328d, but the XE has 38 lbs-ft more torque. All engines
will be attached to eight-speed automatic transmissions.
Shortly after the news of Clarkson's termination, May told
The Guardian his thoughts about the show without its
front man. “It just wouldn’t work. That would be lame,”
May said frankly. So maybe it's not surprising both May
and Hammond have opted against signing new contracts.
If all goes through and the BBC can sign its dream team,
the show will be back on the air as early as spring 2016,
but "Top Gear" won't be the same without Clarkson.
There is more speculation on engines. The supercharged
three litre V6 will be replaced sometime after 2016 by an
inline six, probably turbocharged. Jaguar’s architecture
will accommodate an inline engine well, and the company
has a long history with that type of engine.
(The foregoing article is from Motor Trend, with the Express newspaper being the prime source.)
An inline three cylinder engine will supposedly be the
base engine for the XE and the F-Pace, though not initially in North America.
We are told that the future of the XK hangs in the balance. Jaguar is apparently concerned that the XK may
potentially drain sales away from the F-Type, so a new
XK would be less of a sports car and more of a luxury
two-seater. Or it might just be discontinued.
Back to the XE. The XE is expected to be Jaguar’s volume leader, so the company will offer as many variants
as it thinks will sell. So look for a coupé, a wagon, and
maybe a convertible. There may also be an XE-R, propelled by the five litre supercharged V8 and churning out
around 500 HP.
Jodie Kidd, Philip Glenister and Guy Martin
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Furthermore, Jaguar is supposedly looking to bring a
large SUV to market. This will depend on the success or
otherwise of the F-Pace. If a decision is taken to produce
such a vehicle, it would either be based on JLR’s modular
vehicle architecture, or on the Range Rover Sport. It
would probably be called the J-Pace.
Of course, all of the foregoing is speculation by members
of the automobile journalism community, but we know
that observing future developments at JLR will be an interesting and rewarding experience.
Exciting stuff ahead!
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THIRD ANNUAL PENDER ISLAND ‘JAUNT’
Saturday May 30, 2015
We are once again organizing the Pender Island ‘Jaunt’ which over the past years has proved to be very popular and
considered one of the highlights of the season.
Plan now to participate in this event which will include a sea voyage, an exciting drive in your Jaguar over twisty, hilly
roads, grand scenery, great companionship and
a delicious BBQ at the Poets Cove Resort and Spa.
SATURDAY, May 3oth
9:35am: Depart Swartz Bay Terminal, arriving Pender at 10:15am
10:30am: An opportunity to exercise your Jaguar on the challenging roads
of the north and south Pender Island. Mind the posted speed limits.
1:00pm: Prepaid BBQ - Poets Cove Resort and Spa - $20.00 including taxes and gratuity.
2:00pm: “Show.& Shine”. Poets Cove Manager’s Choice trophy to be
awarded.
5:40pm: Depart Poets Cove for ferry terminal arriving at 6:20pm
Should you be interested in joining us in this exciting outing, please advise
Merritt Chisholm accordingly.
(email- [email protected] or ‘phone – 250-656-0030 ASAP
as final arrangements must be confirmed with Poets Cove.
OVERNIGHT OPTION
For those who wish to remain on Pender overnight, returning Sunday, May 31st
SATURDAY May 30th
6:00pm: No host reception
7:00pm: Fixed menu dinner (meat/fish/vegetarian) @ $55.00 including taxes and gratuity
SUNDAY May 31st
8-9:00am: Breakfast main dining room
The remainder of day on your own enjoying the features of Poets Cove and/or further exploration of the islands in
your Jaguar.
12:35pm: Ferry departs arriving Swartz Bay at 1:15pm.– OR
5:30pm arriving Swartz Bay at 1:15pm
We have tentatively booked a block of 10 rooms at a rate of $255.00 per night. You can book on line,
(www.poetscove.com) or you may call the resort to make a booking 1-888-512-7638.
Please book your reservation ASAP
Poets Cove is a 4 ½* rated establishment with first class accommodation, superb dining and staff that have a positive attitude toward their guests. The heated swimming pool and fitness centre will be made
available along with a 15% discount on all spa charges.
PLAN NOW TO ATTEND THIS FUN EVENT.
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Going….Going….Gone!
$$$
Coffee Klatch at
Turkey Head
It seems that somebody has done a survey to determine
the most expensive cars sold at auction.
By Wayne Watkins.
Photos by Wayne Watkins & Brian Evers
Coming in at number six was a 1966 Jaguar XJ13, its
proud new owner acquiring it for $15,000,000.
Sunday, April 19th was the first Coffee Klatch of the year
in the sunshine at Turkey Head. We arrived at just after
9:00 AM (in a non-Jaguar or ‘alien’ as Marke would call it)
and soon after club members filed in. A lot of Jaguars
showed up including Barry McCallan’s classic Jaguar
XK120 which attracted a lot of attention. Some folks
strolled over to the Oak Bay Marina Coffee House for coffee, lattes, scones, bagels and muffins. A good hearty
breakfast for everyone. Lou provided Happy Birthday cupcakes as April 19th is her birthday.
A new Land Rover drove in with Jaguar Victoria sales rep
Ruben Little at the helm with his wife and son. Julie Bailey took Ruben’s wife for a spin in her E-Type in a rather
spirited drive, we understand.
Winter is gone and we are back to one of the most popular gatherings we have – open air and sunshine, bonnets
open, coffee and lots of stories.
$15,000,000 worth of XJ13
The rest:
1. 1954 Mercedes Benz W196R “Silver Arrow” Formula
One car
$29,600,000
2. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
28,500,000
3. 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB4 NART Spyder
27,500,000
4. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
16,400,000
5. 1957 Ferrari Testa Rossa Prototype
16,390,000
6. Our previously mentioned Jaguar XJ13 15,000,000
7. 1953 Ferrari 340375MM Competitzione Berlinetta
12,810,000
8. 1957 Ferrari Testa Rossa
12,400,000
9. 1936 Mercedes Benz 540K Special Roadster
11,770,000
10. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT California LWB Competitzione
Spyder
11,300.000
11. 1968 Ford GT Gulf Mirage Coupé
11,000,000
12. 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder
10,900,000
13. 1931 Duesenberg Model J LWB Coupé 10,340,000
14. 2011 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren 999 10,000,000
15. 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupé
9,800,000
16. 1937 Mercedes Benz 540K Spezial Roadster
9,680,000
17. 1962 Ferrari 330 P4
9,281,000
18. 1955 Ferrari 410S
8,250,000
19. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder
8,250,000
20. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competitzione
8,140,000
21. 2004 Maybach Exelero
8,000,000
22. 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante Coupé 7,920,000
23. Blower Bentley Single Seater (Unknown Year)
7,900,000
24. 1965 Shelby Daytona Coupé
7,685,000
25. 1929 Mercedes Benz 38250 SSK
7,443,000
26. 1904 Rolls Royce Two Seater
7,250,000
See you at the next Coffee Klatch
That’s a lot of pension cheques!
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JCCV Sunday Prowl, May 3, 2015
Photos by Dorothy Moleski and Graham Darby.
This is a first. We have two Prowl write-ups.
1. From the perspective of the organizers:
A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY
By Lois Smith
Despite the many other car-oriented events competing for
the attention of Jaguar owners on Sunday, May 3, 25 intrepid Prowlers turned up at Tillicum Mall at the appointed
day and time. There they learned that this Prowl consisted
of many narrow, winding roads, several of which have
featured at one time or another on previous Smith Prowls.
Under a flawless blue sky, with the sun beaming down
warmth, the Prowlers departed, heading for the delights of
Goward and Prospect Lake Roads. Not all were driving
Jaguars and amongst the “aliens” was John and Ruth
Robinson in their beautiful blue Bentley convertible. As it
happened, on Goward the four different Jaguar sports
cars, all with tops down of course, brought up the rear and
one bemused gentleman stood watching the parade and
waving as the Drews’ F-Type, the Jeffreys’ XJS, the Sturgeons’ E-Type and the Smiths’ XK8 went zipping past.
Organizers Philip & Lois
Then it was up Atkins Road, with its mix of brand-new
houses, small farms and older established neighbourhoods, through downtown Langford (Remember when it
was called “Dogpatch”? No way today!), and along Highway 1 to the start of Phil’s and Lois’s all-time favourite:
Humpback Road which in places is barely one-car wide
with oncoming traffic. Fortunately, the Prowl went through
unscathed, finally arriving at Olympic View Golf Club for
an excellent lunch. We found the staff friendly and very
accommodating, the food good and reasonably priced,
and the crimson rhododendrons out front were simply
magnificent. We couldn’t have wished for a better day for
it - thanks to all who participated
Ready to go!
2. From the perspective of a participant:
A Little Bit Country Prowl
By Graham Darby
We gave Phil and Lois Smith a vote of thanks for another
well planned Prowl. We had just enjoyed good conversation and good lunch at the beautifully located Olympic
View Golf Cub. The sun was shining and eagles were
soaring overhead.
Ladies on the Prowl
How did we get here? Phil and Lois had devised a wandering route from Tillicum Mall through our local countryside. They had us negotiating every narrow and winding
lane they knew. We visited most of the municipalities in
our area and experienced a spring morning of country air.
With Bonnie Raitt on the stereo and the sunroof open I
was feeling “A Bit Country.”
The Jaguars were well mixed; a roadster and a coupe ETypes, an F-Type, both convertible and coupe XK8s, XType wagon, several XJ6s, XJR, XJS, and S-Type . Also
an impressive open modern Bentley was much admired in
the parking lot at Tillicum. The driving lasted nearly an
hour and a half, and kept us smiling.
A Jaguar on the Prowl
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Prowl Announcement
As there is the Pender Island Jaunt in late
May and the Father’s Day Picnic
in June, there will be no June Prowl.
The next meeting of the
Watch this space for info on the next Prowl.
(Big one coming up in July!)
JAGUAR CAR CLUB OF VICTORIA
is on Tuesday, May 26, 2015
at 7:30 pm
On page 17 mention is made of Jaguars entered in this
May’s Mille Miglia. Below are pictures of the Jaguar Mk
VII in 2010’s rally.
NOTICE
Regular May Meeting
“Show & Tell”
Sponsored by our local dealer,
Jaguar Victoria/Land Rover Victoria
LOCATION: Victoria Jaguar Land Rover dealership,
3351 Douglas Street, Victoria
Departing Brescia
On the road
TIME & DATE: 7:30 pm, Tuesday, May 26
We are fortunate to have the following staff
members agree to participate in a “Show & Tell”
with respect to new and forthcoming Jaguar
models:
Reuben, from the Sales Department, will point
out the many features of the various new and
forthcoming Jaguar models.
Peter, the Parts Manager, will describe the Jaguar Canada parts system and the advantages
available to our members by ordering both classic and regular parts through his department.
Either Guy or Blaine, both highly qualified technicians, will point out the many new technical
advances being introduced in the new and future
Jaguar models.
This event will be a great opportunity to learn
some of the many new features and technical
advances being made by Jaguar.
Plan now to attend.
Photo Contest
We have a winner!
We are pleased to announce the winner of last
month’s Photo Contest.
Readers were tasked with identifying the city shown
behind the new Jaguar XF depicted on the cover.
The city is Dubai.
First to respond correctly was Craig Talbot, a member from Calgary. Congratulations!
Runner up was Alan Heartfield.
I know Jaguar has been trying to make the interface between owners and service writers more customer-friendly,
and I am wondering if this sign is an example of that.
(Picture courtesy of Ian Marshall and Alan Heartfield)
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There is a story going around the Net of the
disinterment of a 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
from the back yard of a house in the West
Athens section of Los Angeles. Apparently in
1978 a cocaine-addicted police informant told
the police of a buried car at a certain address
there. Upon investigation, the said Ferrari was
discovered and returned to the surface. Not wanting to
compromise their informant, police put out a story that
kids digging on the property found the car and notified
them.
Anyway, according to the informant, the owner, a certain
Rosendo Cruz of Alhambra, California, had paid a pair of
unsavoury characters to “steal” the car as he and his wife
dined at the Brown Derby restaurant on Wilshire Boulevard. The idea was for Cruz to get the insurance money,
and the thieves to cut up the car, sell what they could,
and ditch the rest somewhere safe. But it seems they decided instead to bury the car in a disused swimming pool,
and presumably come back for it later.
1978 The Dino rises from the grave
Police never identified the thieves, and Cruz received the
insurance settlement. No charges were ever laid.
The car was sold by the insurance company, changed
hands a couple of times, and is now owned by a Brad
Howard. (Howard says it was the first Ferrari he has
owned, he is actually a Jaguar guy.) Now restored to its
former glory, the Dino is a much-enjoyed car for Howard
and his family.
The Dino today
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eaders may remember a recent e-mail I sent around
detailing the 1930 exploits of a certain Woolf Barnato
and his bet that he could leave Cannes and be at his London club before the famous French Blue Train, departing
at the same time, could arrive in Calais. Barnato drove a
Bentley Speed Six in the race, which he won by four
minutes.
Interestingly, the Bentley “Blue Train” shown in the e-mail
was not the Bentley that won Woolf Barnato his £100 bet
in his famous race with Le Train Bleu. In that race Barnato
and his co-driver, amateur gofer Dale Bourn, drove an
H.J. Mulliner-bodied Bentley Speed Six. Barnato took delivery of the fastback Bentley Sportsman’s Coupé by Gurney Nutting two months later, in May,1930. He named this
car the “Blue Train Special” in memory of the race.
R
Now, to mark the 85th anniversary of the bet, Bentley has
built a special version of its Mulsanne Speed.
From Yahoo News:
“To commemorate the 85th anniversary of the legendary
wager that saw a Bentley Speed Six driven by Woolf Barnato get from Cannes to London before the CalaisMediterranée Express made it from Cannes to Calais, the
company is building a very special version of its flagship
Mulsanne Speed.
Hand-built by Bentley's Mulliner division artisans, only
four examples of the ‘Blue Train' -- the signature design
cues for which will be inspired by the original car -- will be
offered to clients.
What's more, the very first model will also feature a personalized hand-made hamper stocked with Robbe &
Berking silver-plated cutlery, Haviland Limoges porcelain
crockery, LINLEY crystal champagne flutes and an Angora picnic rug.
"The fact that we are producing just four of these Limited
Editions is highly significant, as Barnato famously made it
to the club in London four minutes before the train arrived
in Calais," said Robert Engstler, Bentley Regional Director
Europe.”
Barnato’s Race-winning H.J. Mulliner Bentley Speed Six
The Bentley Sportsman’s Coupé “Blue Train Special”
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When our Jaguar Club members finally head off to the
old folks’ home, they are not going to be satisfied with the
sort of electric scooters used by their fellow inmates. May
I suggest the one pictured here as a more satisfactory
alternative:
The Bentley Speed “Blue Train.”
The Blue Train had been raced before, but only between
points on the Riviera and Calais. First to beat the train, in
January 1930, was a Rover Light Six, driven by Dudley
Noble. Noble beat the train between St Raphael on the
Cote d’Azur and Calais by 20 minutes. The next car to win
was an Alvis Silver Eagle, driven by E.J.P. Eugster. This
time it wasn’t even close, the Alvis arriving in Calais three
hours before the train.
The Blue Train in black & white
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JCCV BITS & BYTES
The Alzheimer Association Benefit Weekend
By Marke Simmons
Photo from left to right; Jennifer McCallan, Julie Bailey
and her sister Janie - dressed and preparing to board the
twin engine, 300HP Zodiac for a three hour romp through
Desolation Sound. They didn’t encounter the usual whale
and bear sightings; however, dolphins and eagles were in
abundance. The occasion was part of the annual Alzheimer Foundation Benefit Weekend, at Painter’s Lodge
near Campbell River. The Gala evening was much fun,
with many auction items, door prizes and an unscheduled
performance from a world-class Peruvian Classical guitarist. JCCV members in attendance were; Merritt & Benni
C., Nigel & Sherry O., Barry &
Jennifer McC., Julie B. and
Carol & Marke S.
Jennifer, Julie and Janie modelling their natty boating attire.
(Photo by Marke Simmons)
The Alzheimer Gala Evening (Photos by Julie’s sister Janie)
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More May Prowl Pics
Over the Humpback…………...
Alzheimers Association Weekend. Julie sets off for……
……...to lunch at the Olympic View Golf Course
…...Painter’s Lodge.
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Hospice Events
For those of you who are following the adventures of Jaguar-driving sleuth Michael McAllister, here is some info
we have recently received:
18th Annual Teeing It Up for Victoria Hospice
The Bugatti Affair by Paul McNabb
Available now in eBook and coming soon in trade paperback!!!
Join us on Saturday May 23 for a fun day at Olympic
View Gold Course for a 4-person Texas scramble, buffet
dinner and tons of great prizes! Register today at
golf4hospice.ca
Just when Detective Michael McAllister thinks his career
might be over after being seriously wounded in a gun battle, he’s offered the most challenging case of his career.
Using a single clue, he must find a nearly priceless classic automobile that has eluded experts around the world
for seventy years. Although the odds seem stacked
against him, the bonus for finding a needle in a haystack
proves irresistible. Along the way he is joined by a most
unlikely partner whose unique talents come in handy
while searching Europe for the Holy Grail.
During the investigation the detective team discovers
crimes that have escaped unpunished. When McAllister
gets involved the only acceptable result must be justice.
Cedar Hill Ladies Field Day Charity Event
This much anticipated event on Friday June
12 includes a great day of golf, lunch and
some fabulous prizes. Register at:
ladiesgolfingforhospice.wordpress.com
10th Annual Teeny Tiny Garden Tour
On Sunday June 14 garden lovers will have the unique
opportunity to catch a glimpse into some of Victoria’s
smallest backyard gems. This year we have selected 10
incredible private gardens plus 3 bonus stops whose owners will generously open their
gates in support of Victoria Hospice. Tickets are $25 on sale
May 12 at Thrifty Foods, Dig
This, Capital Iron, and Mayfair
Concierge Desk.
As usual, if anyone wishes to buy a signed copy please
send me an email and I will provide details for the purchase of a single book or the full four book series.
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Bugatti-Affair-MichaelMcAllister-Mystery-ebook/dp/B00X99044Q/ref=sr_1_2?
ie=UTF8&qid=1430995174&sr=8-2&keywords=paul+mcnabb
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You will no doubt remember Merritt’s e-mail
describing the entry of JLR North America’s
Vice President, Marketing Kim McCullough and
her husband’s 1954 XK120 in the 1,000 mile rally recreating the famous Mille Miglia road race that ran from
1927 to 1957. The rally follows the route of the old race,
which ran from Brescia in northern Italy to Rome and
back.
But theirs is hardly the only Jaguar to participate in the
event. Apart from private entries, Jaguar Heritage is entering nine cars of 1950’s vintage; three C-Types, three D
-Types, an XK120 and XK140, and a Mk VII. Racing driver Derek Bell will drive one of the C-Types, with the others driven by Jaguar engineer Mike Cross and Royal Automobile Club Motoring Committee chairman Ben
Cussons. The D-Types will be driven by Jaguar design
director Ian Callum, TV chef James Martin and classic car
expert Simon Kidston. The XK120 will be driven by Jodie
Kidd from TV’s Classic Car Show and the XK140 by singer/songwriter Eliot Gleave. The Mk VII will be in the hands
of TV presenter and motorcycle racer Charley Boorman.
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T
he first race of the Jaguar Heritage Challenge series
took place earlier this month at the Donington Historic
Festival at the Donington Park circuit near the town of
Castle Donington in northern Leicestershire. The series of
five annual races is open to pre-1966 Jaguar cars.
The cars are split into five classes: XK series cars; saloon
models; C-Type, D-Type and XKSS and two E-Type classes.
The other four races this year will be held at Silverstone,
Brands Hatch, the Nürburgring and Oulton Park.
For info on the Jaguar Heritage Challenge, see:
www.jaguar.com/about-jaguar/jaguar-heritage/heritagechallenge.html
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS ! Don’t forget
to mention that you saw their ad in “The Island Growler”.
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O
ur Political Correspondent reports that questions are being asked and debate initiated in Cabinet about the potential impact upon our Province of the recent Alberta election.
Meanwhile, on the Alberta-BC border,
Albertans await their BC driver’s licences
and Canucks jerseys.
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Jaguars that never were
1990 Jaguar Kensington
The Jaguar Kensington was a co-operative project between Jaguar and Ital Design to give Jaguar a new look
for the 1990’s. Apparently Jaguar decided not to proceed
beyond the prototype, and the project was dropped. The
Kensington would have been powered by Jaguar’s fuel
injected 5,345 cc V12.
1967 Jaguar Pirana by Bertone
Designed by a group of motoring writers commissioned
by the UK’s Sunday Telegraph magazine to create a luxurious high-performance car, the Pirana went from design drawings to complete car in five months at the Carrozzeria Bertone in Turin. The car is built on the E-Type
chassis, and has the XK 4.2 litre engine and E-Type running gear. One prototype was built and shown at the
1967 Earls Court Motor Show.
The car never went into production, and the one prototype is now owned by an Ed Superfon of Los Angeles.
Ital Design used the design as a basis for its Lexus GS
project.
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Jaguar Events, 2015
JCCV Events are printed in bold
May 2015
May16
Vancouver All British Field Meet, Van Dusen Gardens
Info: www.westerndriver.com
May17
Vancouver All British Whistler Run
Info: www.westerndriver.com
May 17
Turkey Head Coffee Klatch, 9am to noon
May 26
JCCV Regular Meeting, details page 12
August 2015
May 30-31 Pender Island Jaunt. Info page 7
June 2015
June 5
June 6
PJEG Slalom, Pitt Meadows Airport.
Info: Pacific Jaguar Enthusiasts Group
www.jcna.com/php/clubdisplay.php?club=nw44
Concours on the Meadows, Pitt Meadows
Info: Pacific Jaguar Enthusiasts Group
www.jcna.com/php/clubdisplay.php?club=nw44
June 19, 20 Brits Best Classics, Radium Hot Springs
Info: www.calgarymgclub.org
June 21
Fathers’ Day British Car Picnic, Beacon Hill Park.
Info: [email protected]
Aug 2
Sunday Prowl. Details TBA.
Aug 7,8
Jaguars on the Green, Tacoma, WA
Jaguar Drivers and Restorers Club of NWA
Info: Ray Papineau 206-383-6892 www.seattlejagclub.org
Aug 9
Cowichan Valley Car Picnic, Mill Bay
Info: www.cvcp.ca
Aug 9
Oak Bay Collector Car Festival, Oak Bay.
Info pending
Aug 13-16
Monterey Motorsports Reunion , Laguna Seca, CA
Info: http://www.mazdaraceway.com/rolex-montereymotorsports-reunion
Aug 16
Vancouver Island Motorcar Gathering
Info www.gain-vi.ca
Aug 14-16
Heritage Classic Weekend,
Info: Canadian XK Jaguar Registry
Danny Reilly 604-941-3598 or John Morse 604-594-8992
Aug 22
Rally in the Valley, Peachland
Okanagan British Car Club. Info www.obcc.ca
Aug 23
June 21
Seaside Cruizers Show & Shine, Qualicum Beach.
Info: www.seasidecruizers.com
Aug 30
Concours d’Elegance of the San Juan Islands,
Friday Harbor, WA. Info: www.sanjuanconcours.org
June 23
JCCV Regular Meeting, details TBA
Aug 25
JCCV BBQ
Tulista Park, Sidney (BYO food)
June 26-28
th
Jaguar Associate Group 60 Anniversary
San Francisco Bay Area
Info: The January Growler, or [email protected]
June 28
CXKJR Summer Slalom, Scott Road Skytrain Station,
Surrey.
Info: Canadian XK Jaguar Registry,
John Morse 604-594-8992 or [email protected]
June 28
September 2015
July 2015
Sep 5-6
Jaguar Owners Club of Oregon Concours and Slalom
Portland International Raceway.
Info: 503 925-8106 or 503 522-1181
Sept 6
Sunday Prowl, details TBA
Sept12-13
Langley Good Times Cruise-In
Info: www.langleycruise-in.com
July 1
Gorge Road Canada Day Picnic
Info: http://www.gorgetillicum.ca/site/index.php/events/
gorge-canada-day-picnic
Sept 13
An English Car Affair in the Park, Fort Rodd Hill
Old English Car Club, South Island Branch
Info: www.oecc.ca/sib
July 1
Saltspring Canada Day Show & Shine
Info: saltspringcarclub.com/canadaday.html
Sep18-20
Sun Peaks Run to the Sun, Sun Peaks Resort.
Info: www.sunpeaksresort.com
July 5
Sunday Prowl. Details TBA.
Sept 20
July 11
Pender Highlanders Show & Shine, Pender Island
Info: [email protected]
Sept 20
Toy Run. Vancouver Island Mustang Association
Info: www.vima.mysite.com
July 12
Brits on the Beach, Ladysmith
Info: Old English Car Club Central Island Branch,
www.oecc.ca
Sept 22
JCCV Regular Meeting, details TBA
October 2015
July 17-19
Jaguars on the Island
Info: www.jaguarcarclubofvictoria.wildapricot.org
July 18
European Classic car Meet in Calgary
Vintage Sports Car Club of Calgary
Info: www.vsccc.ca
July 19
Classic Car Field Meet, Elk/Beaver Lake Park, Saanich
Victoria MG Club. Info: www.victoriamgclub.ca
July 19
Fraser Valley Classic Car Show
Fraser Valley British Motor Club
Info: www.fvccs..ca
Nov 1
Sunday Prowl, Details TBA
July 25
Western Washington All British Field Meet.
Info pending
Nov 15
Oak Bay Beach Hotel Coffee Klatch. 9am to noon.
Nov 24
July 26
Galiano Classic Car Club Show & Shine
Info: 250 539-3404
JCCV Annual General Meeting
Meeting details TBA
Oct 4
Sunday Prowl. Details TBA
Oct 18
Turkey Head (Or Oak Bay Beach Hotel) Coffee Klatch
9:00 AM to noon.
Oct 27
New Member Night at the Sidney North Saanich
Yacht Club
November 2015
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