FEBRUARY 2010
My apologies for being so late with
the newsletter, but it has been such a busy period that time has
simply flown by far too quickly.
As you no doubt know by now, there
will no longer be the monthly Wednesday Natter ‘n Noggin. With an
average of 4-5 people attending for months now (mainly committee
members), it is no longer viable.
The Sunday morning outings will be
re-instated, but not necessarily to the Clubhouse. These will
take place on the first Sunday of each month, and will be to
different places around Gauteng.
The first outing is on Sunday 7th February to Parys.
We have secured the services of a prominent local historian to do
a presentation on the history of the Vredefort Dome. Basic
details are as follows:
9.00am – 10.00am Meet at the Engen service Station on N1 (+/- 3km
after the N1/N12 split but before Grasmere toll plaza) for
breakfast and/or coffee
10.00am – 11.00am Depart for Parys as a group, meet up at the
Egweni Lodge in Parys
11.00am – 12.00pm Presentation on Vredefort Dome – not compulsory
but should be a very interesting talk on one of the oldest
meteorite sites in the world (R50 pp)
12.30pm A la Carte lunch at the Hoi Polloi restaurant, 73 Bree
St. with reserved parking in front of the venue – lunch costs
will be for the individual’s account
After lunch Free time to explore the antique and craft shops
around town.
We ask that you confirm your place with Thys Venter by Wednesday
3rd February on 083 227 4091 or mventer@mweb.co.za in order to
finalise the booking.
Please support this event and bring along family members as it
promises to be an interesting day out where we can enjoy our cars
as well as some of our local history in tranquil surroundings
The world's biggest meteor crater
Two billion years ago a meteorite 10km in diameter hit the earth
about 100km southwest of Johannesburg, creating an enormous
impact crater. This area is now known as the Vredefort Dome.
It is South Africa's seventh World Heritage.
The meteorite, larger than Table Mountain, caused a
thousand-megaton blast of energy. The impact would have vaporised
about 70 cubic kilometres of rock - and may have increased the
earth's oxygen levels to a degree that made the development of
multicellular life possible.
The world has about 130 crater structures of possible impact
origin. The Vredefort Dome is among the top three, and is the
oldest and largest clearly visible meteorite impact site in the
world.
The original crater, now eroded away, was probably 250 to 300
kilometres in diameter.
At 2-billion years old, Vredefort is far older than the Chixculub
structure in Mexico which, with an age of 65-million years, is
the site of the impact that led to the extinction of the
dinosaurs.
The inner circle, measuring 180km, is still visible and can be
seen in the beautiful range of hills near Parys and Vredefort. It
is this area that was named a World Heritage site.
Also on Sunday 7th February is the Plateau Regularity Rally.
Departs Cullinan at
09.00 am
for Witbank – be there at 07.30 am.
Novices welcome. Contact
Brian Askew at 082 601 3021.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Jaguar name.
75
years of looking forward, designing and building cars. The famous
British luxury automotive brand celebrates 75 years in 2010 and
announced it’s looking forward for the next 75. Although now
owned by Indian car maker Tata Motors, Jaguar has succeeded in
retaining its name since Sir
Williams Lyons launched the
SS 100 model in 1935.
Jaguar managed to revive in the last few years despite it being
taken over in 2008 by Tata Motors from Ford. Although many were
skeptical about the company’s well-being in the hands of an
Indian car maker, Jaguar proved them wrong and surfaced with
all-new and outstanding models.
"In 2010, we celebrate our past, and 75 years of designing and
building cars that celebrate the art of automobile making. We're
also celebrating the promise of the future, and the introduction
of the all-new XJ sedan. In just three years, we've completely
revitalized the Jaguar line-up with the launch of three
beautiful, fast cars," Mike O'Driscoll, Managing Director of Jaguar Cars.
The British luxury brand has special plans celebrating its 75th
anniversary by being present at some of the world’s most
glamorous automotive events. This year, Jaguar will attend the
Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival in the
U.K.;
the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in
Florida
and the Concours d'Elegance at Pebble
Beach in the
U.S. and at the Mille Miglia classic in
Italy.
The British brand is also aiming this year to return to the
racetracks at top level by entering the American Le Mans Series
(ALMS) with its new Jaguar RSR XKR GT2.
Keep your Jaguars rolling.
Richard Salt
Wanted: Interesting articles and snippets to put in the
newsletter – send to richnsalt@yahoo.co.uk
For
Sale
Chrome Wire Spoke Wheels for an E Type,,
5 original in good condition for Series 1, with tyres. View in
Illovo, Johannesburg. R7500 or nearest cash offer. Contact Dave
Laing 082 601 1265 or 011 880 8838.
Jaguar MK 1,
2
cars, model 1957 for sale. Both require full restoration,
stripped but parts almost complete. Selling both together for a
total of R 15.000 for passionate restorer. cell 082-9277966, Elke
or
elke@boehnke.co.za
Jaguar
Mk 2, 3.4
mostly stripped and requires restoration. Asking R19,500 onco.
Contact Garth at 083 449 2764.
1967
Jaguar S-Type: 3.8
Manual O/D; power
steering; green with cream leather; 81 000 miles; 600 miles since
two year restoration; - all by Vorlaufer Cars; invoices for R155
000; licensed; lack of space forces sale. R100 000 onco. Dave
Buchner on 082 556 8742 / 0114470048
1994
Jaguar XJS Convertible 4.0:
rare facelift model; excellent condition, only 104,000km’s;
totally original; full Jaguar Bryanston service history, AJ6 6
cylinder engine; full house; electric roof; seats; Jaguar CD
shuttle. Reluctant sale, R177 000 OVNO. Email:
srottley@mweb.co.za
1983
Jaguar XJ-S:
hardly driven, only 185,000km’s; cobalt blue; good condition,
service history available; R65 000 cash. Contact Simmie on
082 417 4493
1975
Jaguar XJ6
short wheel base; Maroon; in running condition with minor repairs
to be completed; R15 000 or nearest cash offer. Contact John
Dickinson on 083 457 1249
Jag
E-Type,
1965: Body Totally Re-Stored, Needs Engine, Gearbox And Interior.
Contact Ben on
083 250 2139
1989
Jaguar XJS V12:
silver grey, automatic, CD/radio, good condition. Offers to Biata
on
082 571 6671
1968
E-Type 2+2:
6 cylinder 4.2l, brakes need attention, some rust on
doors, could do with a respray. R200 000 - all offers considered.
Contact Rudy
082 375 4106
or 042 235 1012. To view: Sandflats B & B, Paterson (45 minutes
from PE)
Jaguar
XJ40, 1990, 4.0 l,
Good condition, maroon. Contact Roger Mackay on 011 447 7880
Jaguar
Mark 2, MOD.
This car has just finished a complete rebuild by professional
classic car specialists. Complete with air-conditioning, power
steering, syncro. box, alternator/neg earth, electric fans.
Sherwood green with matching upholstery. Huge amount of new
replacement items put on this car, in excess of R200000. An
irreplaceable price of R165000.
Contact Gordon 0824543138 Randburg.
*
1957 Mk8 (? No papers)- stripped - Excellent strong body needs
painting etc - Engine - 3.4 sub assembly rebuilt by recognized
Jag. fundi. R 17 500.
1968 420 (Botswana
reg)- stripped - Excellent body and interior - glass all good -
R9 000.
1973 XJ6 Series1 (with papers and current licence) - bright blue
- not run for some time but was going great. Sold with 1971 (? no
papers) XJ6 series 1 - good donor car - R17500.
1986 XJ6 Series 3 (No papers)- was a very beautiful dark blue
metallic car that ran very well before being pranged on the front
left. Very good doe colour leather interior.Everything there.R10
000.
3.8 Motor - condition unsure - R12 000.
Sell for cash or swop some for a set of good spoke wheels - hubs
and spinners for a Mk2. Please contact Gordon on 082 454 3138.
*
Wanted
Back
copies of JAGUAR WORLD – January to April 2001. I am particularly looking for the articles
regarding the restoration of 77RW (the first E-Type roadster) so
if you are not willing to part with the actual magazine, I would
be very grateful for copies of those particular articles. – Alan
Watkins – 083 756 3124
I
am looking for a Jaguar MK2 (3.4 or 3.8). Have you any
members who are possibly wanting to sell such a vehicle? Roland
Weber [mailto:Roland@bce.co.za]
2
Jaguar 15" wire wheels
in poor condition. Can be curly-hub or easy-clean, chromed or
painted. Contact Robin Phipson on 033 345 0061(W), 033 347
1114(H), 076 533 9219 (C) pref SMS or
phipson@wandata.com
Exhaust Pipe Burblings
MIX UP AT XMAS
A young man called Reg from London wanted to buy a Christmas
present for his new girlfriend.
They hadn't been seeing each other for very long and she lived in
Scotland. Reg consulted his sister and decided, after careful
consideration, that a pair of good quality gloves would strike
the right note... not too romantic and not too personal.
Off he went with his sister to Harrods and they selected a dainty
pair of fur lined quality leather gloves. His sister bought a
pair of sexy knickers for herself at the same time.
Harrods had a free gift wrap offer but the assistant mixed up the
two items, the sister got the gloves and Reg unknowingly got the
knickers.
Good old Reg sent off his gift wrapped present in a parcel with
the following letter.
Dear Maggie,
I chose these because I've noticed that you are not wearing any
when we go out in the evenings. If it had not been for my sister
I would have chosen the long ones with buttons, but she wears
shorter ones (which are easier to remove).
These are a very delicate shade, but the lady I bought them from
showed me the pair she had been wearing for the past three weeks
and I hardly noticed any marks. I had her try yours on for me and
she looked really smart in them even though they were a little
bit tight on her. She also said that they rub against her ring
which helps keep it clean. In fact she hasn't needed to wash it
since she began wearing them.
I wish I was there to put them on for you the first time, as no
doubt many other hands will touch them before I have a chance to
see you again. When you take them off remember to blow into them
a little bit because they will be naturally a little damp from
wearing.
Just imagine how many times my lips will kiss them during the
coming year. I hope you will wear them for me on our next date.
All my love,
Reg
P.S. My mum tells me that the latest style is to wear them folded
down with a little bit of fur showing.
Reg has been unable to contact the young lady.........not sure
why?
And,
from our picture file, something I have bought to help me relax
away from the Jaguars and work!!
NOVEMBER 2009
Hallo again from Sabie, where we have just had 25 mm of rain
in one evening, a welcome relief from the 34o C that I
measured in my garage the day before.
This newsletter is a little late as I
was unavoidably away in
Mauritius – believe it or not – on business! My apologies.
The Jaguar Tops Only Day was held on 4th
October at
Mandela Square, and although a fairly quiet day, by all accounts
was successful. A number of XKs, both new and old, were there as
well as the old favourite E-Types and of course the classic
saloons.
Jaguar SA came to the party with two
new models, a 5l supercharged XK and an XF. We thank them for
that.
The Award
Presentations will be held on Sunday 1st November at the
Clubhouse, starting at
11
am.
The Austin 7 Club will also be present
on the 1st, holding their Concours, so come along and see their
cars as well as being present for the Award Ceremony.
A buffet lunch
will be available. Please book your lunch with Thys Venter at
083 227 4091
by 30th October.
The Quiz evening
was held on the 9th September, and although not a large crowd
attended, was enjoyed by the 12 participants. Many thanks to Ayn
Brown for the effort she put in to creating a most competent and
interesting quiz, and congratulations to Team A for winning,
(although it is strongly suspected by Team B that they were
cheating, having somehow got at the answers).
On a more
serious note, the October Natter and Noggin, the Brandy Experience,
was a complete flop, only two people (other than the organisers)
were present, one of whom was not even a Club member, which was
very embarrassing for the organiser, Bob Brown as the Oude Meester
representatives had made a special arrangement to be present their
products.
Keep your Jaguars rolling.
Richard Salt
Wanted: Interesting articles and snippets to put in the
newsletter – send to richnsalt@yahoo.co.uk
Away Runs:
The new Committee is considering
future runs.
Future Events
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The Jag Club Tops Only Awards will be held at the Clubhouse on
November 1st, from 11am.
The Austin 7 Club will also be present for their Concours, so come
along and enjoy both events. A buffet lunch will be available, book
with Thys Venter at 083 227 4091 before 30 October.
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For
Sale
1969
420 Jaguar:
black; needs re-spray and upholstery and minor mechanical
attention; all original parts; R10 000; negotiable. Contact Gerhard
Helberg on 084 504 7213.
1968
Jaguar S-Type 3.8 litre, auto: good
condition but not registered. R29 900. Contact Katja on 082 828
1830.
1967
JAGUAR S-TYPE: 3.8
Manual O/D; power
steering; green with cream leather; 81 000 miles; 600 miles since
two year restoration; full engine rebuild; body and paintwork - all
by Vorlaufer Cars; engine bay detailed; original documentation;
invoices for R155 000; licensed; lack of space forces sale. R100
000 onco. Dave Buchner on 082 556 8742 / 0114470048
Jaguar
Mk VIII 1956 – 8:
Chassis No.: 763726 BW; Body No.: 1-00684; Engine No.: NA 1714-7;
Auto Box No.: UB8 1552. Offers on R20 000 to Jeffrey Zwiegelaar on
082 808 4649.
1994MY
Jaguar XJS Convertible 4.0:
rare facelift model; excellent condition, only 104,000km’s; in SA
since new (no rust); ultra reliable and totally original; full
Jaguar Bryanston service history; surprisingly economical AJ6 6
cylinder engine; full house; electric roof; seats; Jaguar CD
shuttle. Reluctant sale, R177 000 OVNO. Email:
srottley@mweb.co.za
1983
Jaguar XJ-S:
hardly driven, only 185,000km’s; cobalt blue; good condition,
service history available; R65 000 cash. Contact Simmie on 082 417
4493
1975
Jaguar XJ6
short wheel base; Maroon; in running condition with minor repairs
to be completed; R15 000 or nearest cash offer. Contact John
Dickinson on 083 457 1249
Jag
E-Type,
1965: Body Totally Re-Stored, Needs Engine, Gearbox And Interior.
Contact Ben on
083 250 2139
1989
Jaguar XJS V12:
silver grey, automatic, CD/radio, good condition. Offers to Biata
on
082 571 6671
1968
E-Type 2+2:
6 cylinder 4.2l, brakes need attention, some rust on
doors, could do with a respray. R200 000 - all offers considered.
Contact Rudy
082 375 4106
or 042 235 1012. To view: Sandflats B & B, Paterson (45 minutes
from PE)
Wanted
2
Jaguar 15" wire wheels in poor condition. Can be curly-hub or
easy-clean, chromed or painted. Contact Robin Phipson on
033 345 0061(W),
033 347 1114(H),
076 533 9219 (C) pref SMS or
phipson@wandata.com
Exhaust Pipe Burblings
A man boarded an aircraft in
New York
and took his seat. As he settled in, he noticed a very beautiful
woman boarding the plane. He realized she was heading straight
towards his seat And Bingo! She took the seat right beside him.
Eager to strike up a conversation, he blurted out, "Business trip
or vacation?"
She turned, smiled enchantingly and said, "Business. I'm going to
the Annual Nymphomaniac Convention in France."
He swallowed hard. Struggling to maintain his composure, he calmly
asked, "What's your business role at this convention?"
"Lecturer," she responded. "I use my experience to debunk some of
the popular myths about sexuality."
"Really," he smiled, "What myths are those?"
"Well," she explained, "one popular myth is that African American
men are the most well endowed when, in fact, it's the Native
American Indian who is most likely to possess that trait. Another
popular myth is that French men are the best lovers, when actually
it is the men of Indian descent. We have also found that the best
potential lovers in all categories are the Afrikaners."
Suddenly the woman became uncomfortable and blushed. "I'm sorry,"
she said, "I really shouldn't be discussing this with you; I don't
even know your name."
"Running Bear," the man said...."Running Bear Patel, but my friends
call me Frik."
SEPTEMBER 2009
Hallo again from Sabie. where it is no longer so cold and wet –
and the mountains are still here! The weather is improving, and
the young pine trees are starting rise up – following that
disastrous fire of a few years ago.
The Annual General Meeting was held on
12th August, and concern was expressed by a number of
people – including the old Committee members – about the lack of
interest recently shown by the members in events and runs. There
were of course a number of remedies put forward, and it is now up
to your new Committee to consider and maybe implement them.
Two members of the old Committee did
not wish to carry on serving, and the new Committee is:
Bob Brown – Chairman
Richard Salt – Vice Chairman
Thys Venter – Regalia
Mike West – Clubhouse and Security
Brian Martin - Insurance and SAMCA
representative
Bob Brown – Treasurer
Richard Salt – Website
Wally Vorlaufer – Technical Advisor
Richard Salt – Newsletter
Brian Askew – Magazine
Bob Brown – Secretarial (Temporarily)
Various – Events Organiser
We
wish them well in their new duties, and hope that they can rekindle
some of the old interest and initiative of the club.
Richard Salt
Wanted: Interesting articles and snippets to put in the
newsletter – send to richnsalt@yahoo.co.uk
Away Runs:
The new Committee is considering
future runs.
Future Events
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Quiz Evening at the Natter 'n Noggin - 9th September.
Bring your friend, family, whatever and compete against others
at the Quiz evening, at the Clubhouse, 7.30 pm, 9 th September.
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Brandy Experience at the Natter 'n Noggin - 14th October
Bring your buddy, family, whatever and learn about brandy, the
production
methods, differences, etc. Even sample some of them!
At the Brandy Experience, at the Clubhouse, 7.30 pm, 14th October.
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Jaguar Club Northern Regions - Annual Concours 4th October 2009
The
Jag Club Annual Concours will be held at the
Mandela Square, Sandton Center
on Sunday 4th October 2009, starting at 8am.
This year it will be a Tops Only Event, so don't worry about under
the bonnet, get the outside good and clean!!
Register your entry before 27/9/2009 with Wally Vorlaufer (011 433
3758 or 073 533 5739).
R100 per entry, payable on the day.
Note: Concours Prize Giving will be held on 18th October 2009,
venue to be advised.
Exhaust Pipe Burblings
Arthur is 90 years old. He's played golf every day since his
retirement 25 years ago. One day he arrives home looking downcast.
"That's it," he tells his wife. "I'm giving up golf. My eyesight
has got so bad that once I've hit the ball I couldn't see where it
went."
His
wife sympathizes and makes him a cup of tea. As they sit down she
says, "Why don't you take my brother with you and give it one more
try."
"That's no good" sighs Arthur, "your brother's 103. He can't
help."
"He
may be 103", says the wife, "but his eyesight is perfect."
So
the next day Arthur heads off to the golf course with his
brother-in-law. He tees up, takes an almighty swing and squints
down the fairway.
He
turns to the brother-in-law. "Did you see the ball?"
"Of
course I did!" replied the brother-in-law. "I have perfect
eyesight".
"Where did it go?" says Arthur.
"I don't remember."
JULY 2009
Greetings from Sabie. Where it is cold and wet – but the
mountains are still here! Yes, there has been a change, I will be
taking over the newsletter from Brian, and the first thing I want
to do is to congratulate him on producing both the magazine and the
newsletter for such a long period – many years – single handedly.
Despite his appeals for help, it was not forthcoming, so I decided
I would do what I could to make life easier for him in his new
business circumstances.
Brian, a hearty Thank You from all of
us who have read your interesting newsletter for so long. It has
been much appreciated, even if we seldom showed it.
Wanted: Interesting articles and snippets to put in the
newsletter – send to richnsalt@yahoo.co.uk
Away Runs:
There is concern over the poor attendance at
Jaguar runs. The run on June 14th to the Cradle of Mankind, about
50 km away at Maropeng, was cancelled, only three people wanted to
go. The run to Graaf-Reinet on 16th October, after 7 months of
advertising it, as only one person said he would go, has been
handed over to the Jaguar Club Cape Town. JCCT say they will fill
all places.
The monthly Natter ‘n Noggins attract
4 to 5 people.
What do you, the members of JCNR,
want? What are we, the committee, doing wrong? You pay your
subscription, and that’s the last we hear and see of you. Are you
satisfied with just receiving the magazine? Email me at the above
address to tell me.
Richard Salt
Christmas in June is over!!
A great evening was held to celebrate
Christmas in June. Over 80 people (mainly from the Lotus and other
clubs) were there, enjoying Anne Askew’s fantastic organisation and
cuisine. Thank you so much Anne.
News Flash.
The
new Jag XJ will soon be released - see below.
Interesting Item
- July 7 2009
Andy Green OBE
in the fastest Jaguar ever.
Wing Commander Andy Green OBE - the fastest man on earth and the
World Land Speed Record Holder – drives up Goodwood's famous hill
yesterday in Jaguar's fastest car ever, the XFR Prototype* that
recorded 225.675mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats towards the end of
last year.
Andy Green was the first person to break the sound barrier on land
when he recorded 763.035mph in the Thrust SSC** in 1997.
Exhaust Pipe Burblings
My wife and I were sitting at a table at her high school reunion,
and she kept staring at a drunken man swigging his drink as he sat
alone at a nearby table.
I asked her , 'Do you know him?'
'Yes,' she sighed, ' He's my old boyfriend... I understand he took
to drinking right after we split up those many years ago, and I
hear he hasn't been sober since.'
'My God!' I said, 'who would think a person could go on celebrating
that long?'
And then the fight started...
And
finally, the New XJ – Glorious!!
