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Atlanta Jaguar Society
Atlanta Jaguar Society Atlanta,,GA “Days of Our Lives” By Alan Talbott, President n the long running soap opera “Automotive Days Of Our Lives” the patriarch of Jaguar, the Ford Motor Company, has added yet another twist to the story. Bill Ford has stepped down as CEO and turned operational duties over to a guy familiar with turning companies around namely, Alan Mulally. Mr. Mulally, the former head of Boeing, has the background and skills to do the cost cutting that is probably necessary to make Ford profitable. What form that will be and how many divisions survive remains to be seen. I do think, however, it would be detrimental to Ford to unload Jaguar. They need the nameplate. We will see how this plays out. AJSxNewsletter accommodating hosts and thanks to all who brought dishes. This is the type of event that makes AJS such a great club! Martini night at Fernbank was also well attended. Most folks ate the catered dinner, listened to the live music and sipped martinis till and during the IMAX movie. The IMAX experience is always enjoyable with ancient Greece for the theme this time. Not only was the photography spectacular but the special effects were at least equal to the photography. Several of our members are heading to Greece this fall and certain locations in the movie were stops they intend to make. A lovely evening with friends. Septemberx2006 Leo, to house a TV that will play the AJS CD to interested potential members. This will be permanently located in the Nalley showroom giving us further opportunities to grow. With the effort made by Nalley and AJS we would like to have a great showing. Please give us you support by entering your car. Wash it, bring it. If you need help with cleaning process come to the tech session. If you can offer to help with something that day contact me directly. Not everyone will win, that’s true, but we can win as a group with your help. Please remember the monthly meeting at Chicago’s on the 25th. RSVP to Fred and Beverlee Leo at 770-949-6775 or email at [email protected]. Your There is all the information on the attention to RSVP would be Concours detailed elsewhere in the greatly appreciated as it makes it newsletter so I will not belabor all easier to deal with the restaurant. that, but I would like to stress how Chicago’s, by the way, has done a important you participation is for tremendous job in getting us On a lighter note we had two this event. Our host, Nalley, has served very quickly so the activities in August that turned been very accommodating in giving meetings, as a rule, are short and out great. The lake party at Wil us what we need to make this a sweet if you are on a time table. Somer’s home on Lanier was very special show. From the extremely well attended with boat setting (which I doubt has ever See you there. rides, conversation, food ( we have been done at this type of location) great cooks in this club) and drink, to re-designed trophies, to a making this a relaxed afternoon on catered lunch, all will give us an Next monthly meeting the water. This party just keeps September 25, 2006 opportunity for exposure we Chicago’s sandy springs getting better and attendance haven’t had for years. Integrated Social hour-6:00 PM, dinner-7:00 PM increases each year. Thanks to Wil into the format for the event is our ** Please rsvp to beverlee leo ** and Sherry for being such 770-949-6775 or [email protected] own cabinet, hand built by Fred AJS Annual Concours d’Elegance Nalley Jaguar , October 7, 2006 11507 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell, GA By Alan Talbott, President his year, in a complete departure from the norm, AJS will hold its Concours d’Elegance at an exciting new venue; Nalley Jaguar in Roswell. Nalley has kindly agreed to open their facility to us on Saturday (please note the Saturday show day instead of our usual Sunday) to hold what is always a great display of the Jaguar marques. In using this location we will get a highly visible spot on a main artery in Atlanta plus the entire front of the dealership and showroom to display Jags and perhaps attract a number of visitors, which we haven’t been able to do in other spots around town. Also, in another complete departure from norm Dick Thyer, Wayne Harris and Bob Daley have created the most unique set of trophies that have ever been used at a car show. We believe you will be delighted to have one of these on display in the home or office. All we need to make this event work is you and you Jag(s). If you can only make one more event this year make it this one. Registration will begin at 10:00 AM; car preparation will end at 12:30 PM, and judging will commence at 1:30 PM. After the completion of judging, trophies will be presented for all competing classes as well as the “People’s Choice” and John Steen Awards. All entrants will also receive an award commemorating their participation in the 2006 Concours. The rules will basically be the same as in past years. Again, all cars entered in the judged classes must be driven to the show. Any car trailored to the Concours grounds will be placed in the Touring Class. The following scoring system stipulates the number of points required for specific awards: Place First Second Third Required Points 94.00 to 100.00 87.00 to 93.75 80.00 to 86.75 In addition to the regular judged classes, we will continue the practice instituted a few years ago with the Touring Class. The Touring Class allows Jaguar owners to enter without being judged under normal Concours rules. Sometimes members do not enter the regular Concours because of their perceived hassle in preparing their cars for a Concours judged event (although this is the perfect excuse for giving your Cat, at least, a once a year thorough cleaning); others have older, unrestored or ‘rough’ cars that may not be Concours ready, but would be a delight for our members to see and experience. Now there is no reason not to enter your Jag – members can even enter different cars in both the judged and non-judged categories. If you are familiar with Nalley’s location you know there are restaurants up and down the road but nothing within walking distance and once at the show you may not want to leave or can’t do Atlanta Jaguar Society www.atlantajaguarsociety.org Officers & Directors President (H)770.939.1644 Alan Talbott [email protected] President Elect Vice President (H)706.864.4903 Open Ray Gore [email protected] 2nd Vice President J.P Summers (H)770.448.5244 [email protected] Advertising & Publicity Director Open Past President (H)770.509.6830 Paul Brower [email protected] Secretary (H)404-843-0681 Kenneth Carr [email protected] Treasurer (H)770.497.9980 Fran McNair [email protected] Activities Directors (H)770.949.6775 Fred & Beverly Leo [email protected] Newsletter Editor (H)770.772.9734 Pete Scarborough [email protected] Membership Director Wil Sommer (C)404.803.0306 [email protected] Health & Hospitality Director June Mindrup (H)770.457.1217 [email protected] Technical Director Paul Brower (H)770.509.6830 [email protected] Regalia Directors: Rachael Morrison (H)706.356.4841 Robert Reichert (770)971.6553 [email protected] [email protected] Concours Director Open Honorary Chairman John Steen (H)770.419.9632 [email protected] The AJS Newsletter is published monthly except December and is distributed free to all Society members. For email delivery send request to [email protected] Submissions for publication should be supplied to the Newsletter Editor by email or in other machine readable form by the 25th. day of the month prior to publication. Material is subject to editorial revision and may express the sole opinion of the submitter. AJS Newsletter Editor Pete Scarborough 4900 Gaidrew Alpharetta, GA 30022 AJS Fall Tour Autumn in the Mountains A British Car Gathering Chimney Rock, NC October 14, 2006 Butter Nut Falls at Chimney Rock Park M id October in the mountains of North Carolina usually brings wonderful fall weather and brilliant colors. This year, the British Car Club of Western North Carolina has chosen beautiful Chimney Rock Park as the venue for their popular British car get-together. This is adjacent to Lake Lure, another beautiful spot, and is an approximately three hour drive from Atlanta. The host hotel for the event is the Quality Inn & Suites at Exit 49A off I26 in nearby Hendersonville, NC. A block of rooms at special rate has been set aside for those attending the event. You will need to call the hotel direct to make your reservations if you plan to attend. The telephone number is 828-692-7231. Mention AITM British Car Show when registering. so to eat. To handle this problem we will offer a catered lunch to members and friends for a price of $10.00/person. The only caveat is we must have your RSVP and money by September 30th so please send that in when you register your cars or you may send it separately. We simply need an accurate head count. I can’t stress enough how important it is to register your cars early and also for the lunch. Unfortunately last minute folks for the lunch won’t work however you may register your car, of course, the day of the event. The food will be on the lower level of Nalley and will not be open to the public. Please register early as we will have to pick cars that will be displayed on the grass out front and those that will actually be located in the showroom. The sooner we have the entrants the sooner we can pick models for these key display areas. Wayne Harris will be handling the judges this year and as always we need folks to help with that job as well. It does not matter if you haven’t judged previously, we’ll put you with someone who has. It’s a great way to develop a Mid-October is a popular tourist time in the mountains so call right away to reserve your room. Early registration for the show can be made on the internet by downloading the registration form at www.autumninthemountains.org and mailing with your payment. Forms will also be available at our regular meeting September 25th. The fee is $25/car for registrations postmarked prior to September 15. You can register on site for $30, or at he host hotel from 4-6 PM the day before. Registration on site runs from 8:30 to 12:00 noon. Registration includes one park pass. Additional passes are $12/person. Judging runs from 12:00 to 2:00 PM. Awards by car class and a raffle winner are at 3:30-4:00. Judging is non-critical, people’s choice. We’ll have dinner Saturday evening at Larkins on the Lake in Lake Lure. If you go up the day before you can avoid that early start on Saturday. If you’d like to travel with a group, we’ll plan on departing from Bahama Breeze at Pleasant Hill and I85, left at the first light on the east side of I85, at 8:00 AM sharp! Please call Alan at 770-939-1644 or email him if you plan to go. Include your cell phone number so that we can have a list for staying in touch. Also, let him know if you plan to have dinner with the group. Plan to join us for a scenic, enjoyable trip. different perspective in viewing cars. Call Wayne with the countries worse traffic. Everyone should have your decision to judge at 770-321-8486. enough time to get there. If you have questions please call Alan Talbott at 770939-1644(W) or 678-234-7981(C). Pre-Concours Party Bob and Fran McNair’s Friday Night, October 6th, 7:30 to 10:00 11005 Galen Place, Duluth, GA, 770-497-0955 hen car shows were in their infancy people sometimes travelled a great distance to be part of the festivities so gradually it evolved into a party that was held to greet out of town guests. Whether you are in town or out of town this party is for you. Bob and Fran have kindly offered their home for our get together so that we can see old and new friends prior to our show and they have a great house for a party! As you will note above the party will be on Friday night October 6th this year since the Concours has been changed to a Saturday show date of the 7th. We have moved the start time to 7:30 to accommodate The club will provide a honey baked ham, beer and wine with attendees providing a covered dish of either hors d’oeuvre, casserole, veggie dish or dessert. This is always a fun well attended evening of camaraderie and conversation so plan to attend before the “big show” as Ed Sullivan would say. Everyone is welcome whether going to the Concours or not. As always we need you to RSVP early or no later than October 4th so preparations can be made. Please 25 Years Experience In Making Memories Wedding Receptions Corporate Functions Theme Parties Unparalleled Attention to Detials Member of Atlanta Jaguar Society for this Generation call Bob and Fran at the above number to confirm your presence Directions: Exit I-285 at 31B onto Peachtree Ind. Blvd. and travel north about 4 miles to the forks and bear left towards Cumming on Hwy 141. Go about 8 miles to Parsons Rd., just after JR’s Restaurant on the left. Turn left and go to the second subdivision on the right, Creekside Crossing. Enter the subdivision, proceed to the third street on the right. The McNair’s home is on the corner. Judges Tech Session Saturday September 23, 10:00-12:00 Alan Talbott’s, 3285 Indian Valley Trail Atlanta, GA ime to judge and be judged. This tech session will give you an opportunity to find out what the judges will be looking for at the Concours. If you don’t want to judge that’s OK but you will still find the information relevant when preparing your car for ours or any other show you may participate in. Our judging sheets were designed to be simple and easy so that the Concours can be more fun and less arduous. So, if you’ve not judged before don’t let that stop you we can put you with someone who has experience so that you can get the hang of it quickly. On the other hand we do need as many judges as we can get. The more we have the faster the process is and the faster to the award ceremony. If you have judged previously please plan to come to this session. Wayne Harris will be handling the judges this year and he is experienced and knowledgeable in the way we handle the scoring. helping to clean your Jag. You may find a product or a technique that will be of value in the future. I think you’ll find the discussion interesting and donuts and coffee are on the club! Directions I-285 E towards I-85. At this intersection sign says I-85 S and there is a sign to Exit at Chamblee-Tucker Rd. Take the Chamblee-Tucker Exit. Follow ramp to stoplightturn left onto Chamblee-Tucker. At the third stoplight take right onto Henderson Mill Rd. At the third stoplight you will be beside Henderson Middle School. Go straight thru the light 50 yards and take a right on Bolero. 100 yards take left on Apple Orchard. Up the hill 50 yards to a right on Indian Valley Trail. Second house on the left. June’s Corner Member News By June Mindrup, Health & Hospitality Director ew Member Department: John Burton joined our elite group at the AJS monthly meeting held August 28th. He drives a 1966 E-type- 2+2 Jag (gray with red upholstery) which he plans to restore and update (mainly air conditioning). Dan Collier and wife Vicki have recently joined our club. They drive a 1974 E-Type in Primrose Yellow. Welcome Aboard! Ed Chillino is a "re-instated" member. Ed, we're glad to have you back with us. many more such occasions! Marlene and Don Hart will be cruising on the Queen Mary II viewing the gorgeous North Eastern Fall foliage. They sail from N.Y. and will visit Rhode Island, Quebec City, Nova Scotia plus several other stops. Vinnie Lauria's Father, Vincent (Vince) Lauria, passed away on August 30th at age 92. The funeral Mass was held September 2nd at All Saints Catholic Church. Our condolences go out to Vinnie and Marsha and all the family. John Steen's grandson, Andy Long, attended Georgia Military Academy in Miledgeville, Georgia preparing for a military career. What an honor for him to rank 2nd in his Unit of 300! He is aspiring to join the Army Rangers. May God Bless! In mid August, Beverlee Leo flew to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania for a 5-day visit with friends (one of which was Fred's old college room mate). While there, she toured the Amish Country side and just had a good time. Wayne Harris had a BIG Birthday on Augsut 13th. Shhh - he celebrated his big 60th! Take heart Wayne, you don't look it! Bob Hicks is still undergoing his 2 l/2 hour Hyperbaric Oxygen Pete and Judy Scarborough treatments Monday through Friday celebrated their 45th Wedding in Asheville, North Carolina. Bob Anniversary on August 19th at the Also, we will devote a portion of is feeling better and he wants to the session to detailing a car. Prod- AJS Party held at Wil Sommer's thank everyone for their concern ucts will be on display and disLake Lanier home. Congratulations and prayers. He has 4 more weeks cussed as to their relative merits in - and may you celebrate many, of treatments to go. Marlene Cox just returned from a 10-day trip to Wyoming where she went fly fishing in the Green River, catching and releasing several trout. She also did a lot of sight-seeing around the Tetons, Yellowstone with a plus of shopping at Jackson Hole. Area Auto Activities Events you may want to attend on your own Sept. 15, 10 AM/4 PM Atlanta British Car Fayre: Rejuvenated event held on Main St. In Norcross. Drawing for two RT tickets to England for cars preregistered and shown. Details at Glenn and Kathy Michalski just www.babg.org/britishcarfayre.htm returned from San Diego and La Sept. 16, 10AM/4PM Hubcaps Jolla, California where their niece and History: The Marietta threw a surprise 70th Birthday Party for Glenn's brother, Richard. Classic Car Show and Marietta Antique Street Festival. Hosted by Their other niece from N.C. was the Marietta Museum of History. also part of the surprise. Glenn surprised Richard by calling him on Classic cars and antiques. Car show lineup at 9:00 AM. Cars the phone and saying he heard must be at least 25 years old. there was a party. While talking $25/car. The antique festival draws and walking closer to him, they over 125 antique dealers who will were only 3 feet apart when Richard looked up and saw Glenn. show and sell their wares. SURPRISE! Sept 22-24 Southeast British Car Festival, Dillard House, Dillard, Georgia: All-British car event with awards in many car classes. Enjoy the mountains, great family-style dining, cars and chatting with British car fans. Additonal information at www.peachtreemg.com Sept 30, Road Atlanta American Le Mans: Highly successful series featuring a broad range of Le Mans type cars and well-known drivers in tight competition. Sept. 30, Alpharetta Fun Fest: A growing, multi-event with a car show at Northpoint Center E. From 10AM-4 PM. Details at www.alpharettafunfest.com/car_sho w.htm 2006 Concours d’Elegance Registration Please register my Jaguar(s) in the 2006 AJS Concours d’Elegance to be held at the Nalley Jaguar, 11507 Alpharetta Highway in Roswell, Georgia on October 7th, 2006 Concours Class Touring Class Advance Registration, received by 9/30/06 $20 _________ $10 _______ Registration at the Concours $25 _________ $15 _______ Each additional Jaguar $10 _________ $10 _______ Car Total _________ Catered lunch/s ___ @$10ea. Lunch total _________ Car 1 Car 2 Car 3 Type of Jaguar ________ ________ ________ Year ________ ________ ________ *Class Number ________ ________ ________ Owner: Name ______________________________________ Address ______________________________________ City, State ______________________________________ Telephone ( ) ________________________________ Please make your check payable to “Atlanta Jaguar Society” and mail completed registration by September 28th to: Alan Talbott 3285 Indian Valley Trail Atlanta, GA 30341 * Please check your class number carefully on the opposite side. There have been some changes from previous years. All new cars (2003 - 2006) will be in Class 21 regardless of model. 2006 Concours d’Elegance Judging Classes Class Number Model 1 Pre - 1949 2 XK 120 3 XK 140 4 XK 150 5 E Type S1 1961-67 6 E Type S2 1968-71 7 E Type S3 1971-74 8 MK 1, MK 2, 3.4S, 3.8S 9 MK VII, MK VIII, MK IX 10 MKX, 420, 420G 11 XJ6/12 S1, S2 1969-78 12 XJ6/12 S3 1979-87 13 XJ6/12 S4 1988-94 14 XJ6/8/12/R S5 1995-2002 15 XJ-S S1, S2 1976-85 16 XJ-S S3 1986-91 17 XJ-S S4 1992-96 18 XK8/XKR (pre-2007) 19 S-Type 20 X-Type 21 XJ8/12/R 2003-2007 22 XK8/XKR 2007 (2007 on) TC All Touring Class Cars 2006 Concours d’Elegance Judging Guidelines • ALL JUDGING IS DONE IN THE STAND-UP POSITION; I.E., UNDERSIDE OF CAR IS NOT JUDGED • NEVER TOUCH THE CARS (HAVE THE OWNER OPEN THE DOORS, ETC.) • DO NOT REVIEW THE SCORE SHEET WITH THE OWNER. • DO NOT JUDGE A CLASS YOU HAVE A CAR ENTERED IN. • REMEMBER - JUDGE’S DECISION IS FINAL! • JUDGE FOR CLEANLINESS, AUTHENTICITY AND ‘WELL-MAINTAINED.” OLD, CLEAN AND WELL-MAINTAINED COUNTS MORE THAN NEW AND DIRTY. • FOLLOW THE SCORE SHEET AND JUDGE ONLY THE AREA INDICATED. • BE SURE YOU DO NOT DOUBLE PENALIZE! • BEFORE TAKING OFF POINTS FOR “NON-ORIGINAL,” REMEMBER - JAGUAR MADE MANY VARIATIONS. IN CASE OF DOUBT CHECK WITH OTHER JUDGES, ASK OWNER ABOUT THE ITEM. IF YOU ARE STILL NOT SURE DO NOT REMOVE ANY POINTS. • CAR COLOR NEED NOT BE ORIGINAL TO CAR, BUT IT MUST BE A JAGUAR COLOR FOR THAT MODEL AND YEAR. BE SURE BOOT AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT ARE SAME COLOR AS BODY. • RADIO STYLE MUST MATCH YEAR OF CAR. BATTERIES NEED NOT BE LUCAS. • ALL 5 TIRES MUST MATCH. TIRE BRAND IS OWNER’S CHOICE, ALTHOUGH SIZE MUST MATCH CAR. BLACKWALL, WHITEWALL, RED STRIPE, ETC. ARE ALL OK. • GLASS NEED NOT BE TRIPLEX. • MANY OF THE LATER CARS (E-TYPE SII, E-TYPE SIII, XJ6, XJS) DID NOT COME WITH TOOL KITS. • SOME DEALER OPTIONS ARE CONSIDERED ORIGINAL (I.E., SIDE MOLDING, TINTED GLASS, AMCO BARS, WIRE WHEELS, ETC.). RULE OF THUMB - IF IT MATCHES THE ERA, DO NOT PENALIZE. • LOCAL DIRT ON TIRES IS ACCEPTABLE. • ALL CARS ENTERED IN THE JUDGED CLASSES MUST BE BE DRIVEN TO THE EVENT. ANY CAR ARRIVING IN THE VICINITY OF THE CONCOURS GROUNDS ON A TRAILER WILL BE PLACED IN THE TOURING CLASS. 2006 AJS Concours d’Elegance Judging Sheet Class Year Missing or poor=0-2 Item Judging Category Body or Style 10 point judging scale for each item Fair=3-4 Good=5-6 Very good=7-8 Circle areas from which points are deducted Owner Excellent=9-10 Some things to look for Points 1 Paint & Finish Check paint, workmanship, preparation of surface, peeling, fading, rust 2 Bodywork Check roughness, sign of straightening, welding, fender beads and edges, fit of doors, bonnet and boot 3 Wheels & Tires Check paint, chrome, condition of spokes, rims, hubs, tires, valve stems. Check spare tire. All 5 tires must be of the same brand and size. 4 Boot Check paint, side panels, mat/carpet. Tool kit, if original equipment, must be displayed 5 Top or Roof Check if missing or down, score 0.0. Check fabric for looseness, lopsided bows, neatness, wrinkles, rear window, side curtains. Check hardtop for condition, glass, rubber gaskets. 6 Upholstery and Interior Check seats, floor covering, door & kick panels, dash & instruments, steering wheel, headliner, pedals, interior knobs & handles, window moldings, wood. Owners manual must be displayed. 7 Lamp & Brightwork Check condition of plating, rubber components, lenses, bolts, straightness of bumper, dents in trim 8 Engine Compartment Check paint on engine and in engine compartment, radiator condition, exhaust system, brightwork, wiring, hoses belts and fuel lines. 9 Mechanical Functions Check wipers, horn, headlights, fog/driving lights, stop, turn, parking, backup lights. 10 Authenticity Check for general authenticity; watch for “bailing wire” repairs, incorrect wiring, improper interior materials, incorrect tires, improper parts. 11 Mileage Enter vehicle mileage here: Team Captain: 10.00 -------Total In general - Remember that Jaguars were always available to Special Order, therefore certain items such as color combinations & actual color choices were subject to individual preference. Cleanliness should be checked in all categories; disregard “new” dirt on tires that is acquired on the drive to the show. If you have questions, ask your Team Captain or one of the Chief Judges. Feb. 25 March 18 April 28-May 30 May 13 June 10-11 August 19 September 1 September 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 December 10 Activities & Events Andretti Speed Lab, Alpharetta, 11 AM-1 PM St. Particks Day Parade Walter Mitty at Road Atlanta British Car Day at Martha Berry College, Rome Overnight tour to Andersonville, Americus, etc. Lake Party at Wil Sommer's. Martini Night at Fernbank Judge's Tech Session at Talbott's American Le Mans, Road Atlanta Pre-Concours Party at Bob & Fran McNairs AJS Concours d'Elegance at Nally Fall Tour, British Car Affair, Chimney Rock, NC Day trip to Euroautofestival, Greer, SC Christmas Party at CC of Roswell Regular business/dinner meetings are held the last Monday of each month except May and December FOR SALE 1974 Series III E-Type from the estate of Gary Morgan. Beautiful, fresh British Racing Green. Hard top included. $50,000. Contact Gary Franus (Gary's next door neighbor) at 404-791-3808 Member ads are removed after an item sells, or after several issues. Please resubmit any ad that you would like to renew. Commercial Advertising Issues 3 6 12 Full Page 200.00 360.00 675.00 Half Page 100.00 220.00 360.00 Quarter Page 60.00 110.00 200.00 30.00 55.00 100.00 Business Card Classified Advertising AJS Members 5 lines, 3 months, free Non-members 5 lines, 1 month, $10.00 Atlanta Jaguar Society 4900 Gaidrew Alpharetta, GA 30022 Address Correction Requested First Class Mail AJS Newsletter September 2006 Sept. 23 Judges Tech Session Oct. 6 Pre-Concours Party Oct. 7 AJS Concours d”Elegance Oct. 14 Fall Tour to Chimney Rock
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