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XK60, which is being organised by the Jaguar XK Club in conjunction with the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club, is commemorating the diamond anniversary of the launch of the stylish XK 120 Super Sports at the 1948 London Motor Show. This original XK was not simply ‘gorgeous’ but proved to be the world’s fastest production car. It was powered by Jaguar’s brilliant new XK engine (the first to be designed in-house): significantly, the XK-engine remained at the heart of the Jaguar range until 1986. 

 

The XK120, therefore, sits at the head of an impressive motoring dynasty that includes the D-type, E-type and XJ6.  Each stage of the XK-engine’s evolution from XK 120 to the last XK-engined models and the modern XKs that grace our roads today will be celebrated over the course of the weekend’s activities.

 

XK and classic Jaguar owners from as far afield as the USA and Australia have already signalled their intention to travel to the UK, with their cars, to be part of the historic occasion.  In fact, West Sussex will become something of a Jaguar hotspot in August 2008 as a number of dedicated UK tours and weekend adventures converge on Goodwood in dramatic style.

 

Discussing XK60, Jaguar XK Club co-founder and author, Philip Porter remarks, “We are really excited to be organising this landmark event. The XK is one of the automotive triumphs of the twentieth-century: the immense success of the original car and its ground-breaking engine is demonstrated by the survival of the XK brand into the modern age. We look forward to working with Jaguar Cars to organise the scale of celebration this level of achievement deserves”.

Celebrating 60 Years of Jaguar’s Iconic XK

 

Plans have been unveiled for the largest gathering of Jaguar XK 120s, 140s and 150s ever! Over 600 of Jaguar’s classic production sports cars, including many rare examples, are expected to converge at historic Goodwood for three-days of celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the launch of the iconic XK 120.

 

XK60: Diamond Celebrations will take place over the weekend of 8-10 August 2008.  The scale of the event means activities, which include an auction, competitions, trophies, historic exhibitions, star guests, track events and parades, will encompass two spectacular locations: Goodwood - the spiritual home of historic motor sport and nearby Cowdray Park, the residence of Viscount Cowdray, who owns several historic Jaguar sports cars.

 

Click here to visit the official XK60 website

If you fancy a really special XK 120 Roadster, get along to Broadsport now! One bronze special-build car is ready now and two all-aluminium body cars are under way.

More details on www.guybroad.com or tel: + (0)1676 541980

Broadsport 120s Are Now Rolling

Sept 07

Rain Does'nt Stop Play 1: XKs At Newby Hall

Despite poor weather 11 stalwarts made the journey to Newby Hall and while lesser mortals made their exits at 2pm, the XK Club stayed put and ate their picnics!

 

The Club would like to extend honourable mentions to all those amphibious XKs that attended including the Ecclestons, John & Fran Edwards, Jim & Jenny Elston, Trevor Brown, Eric Jackson, Tony Cork, Tony Payne, Brian & Deborah Duckett, Tony Hamnett, Philip Haydock, Jon Radgick, Paul & Kathy Bourgeos and Barry Simpkin. A big thank you to Mike Griffiths for organising the XK contingent, once again.

Rain Does'nt Stop Play 2: XK Club Day

Over 25 classic XKs and 25 modern cars braved torrential rain and severe flooding to attend XK Club Day 2007. The Club would like to extend it thanks to everyone who drove, waded and swam to join us for our 10th Anniversary celebrations and to mark the 50th Anniversary of the XK150.  In particular we wish to congratulate our luck competition winners and our very special guest, Norman Dewis.

Celebrating 10 Years of the Jaguar XK Club

This September, the Jaguar XK Club celebrated its 10th Birthday. A lot has changed in the last decade! The Club has grown from having just a few hundred members to boasting over 1200 members - spread right across the globe! Our last magazine contained 54 pages of dedicated XK action – over double the size of the original offering.

Yet the original ethos of the Club is one thing that has not changed. Right from the start the Club was much more than a gathering of classic car enthusiasts – it was very much about the personalities of the people involved and the fabulous spirit of the original Jaguar XK. 

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Jaguar Track Day

JEC Racing Co-ordinator, Terry Dye has kindly invited XK Club members to join the JEC Track Day at Mallory Park.  The track is open from 09.00-17.00hrs and technical advice is included.

 

For more information contact: Terry or Pam Dye at blue.dye@virgin.net or tel+44 (0)1453 842399.

Racing Sports Cars - Memories of the Fifties by Art Evans

This new softback, landscape book is an eclectic collection of anything and everything concerning the fifties sports car scene in the USA. In all 74 cars are featured (accompanied by a full page, period black and white shot of each).  There are also contributions by 60 drivers, short biographies and over 200 images in total.

 

ISBN: 0-9705073-4-8

Price: $39.75

Order from: orders@iconografixinc.com

Ecurie Ecosse - David Murray and the legendary Scottish motor racing team by Eric Dymock

A superbly researched and written study of the privateer Scottish team that secured Le Mans glory in 1956 and 1957. Readable, well illustrated and intriguing. Highly recommended for anyone in Jaguar’s 1950s motor racing history.

 

Published by PJ Publishing at £60.00 – available from the Club for special price of £49.95 plus £7.50 UK postage & packing (overseas – please ask). Also available, as a leather-bound edition in slip case, carrying the famous Ecurie Ecosse badge in chrome and enamel. This edition is signed by the author and limited to 150 copies, each individually numbered. Price £150.00 plus P&P.

Classic Jaguar sales specialist and restorer, J. D Classics, has been unveiled as the sponsor of the XK60 Diamond Charity Ball.

 

In addition to mounting an elegant display of classic XKs at stately Goodwood House where the Ball will be held, J. D Classics will be exhibiting throughout XK60 at Goodwood Circuit and participating in a number of activities during the weekend of festivities.

 

With Ball tickets selling rapidly, Club Members are advised to purchase their tickets quickly to avoid disappointment. Contact Louise on +44 (0)1584 781588 for more information.  Tickets for XK60 at Goodwood Motor Circuit are also available on this number.

Sponsor XK60

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XK Club Christmas Card by Alan Fearnley

We are delighted to unveil this year’s XK Club Christmas Card which is based on a wonderful painting by renowned motoring artist, and Club member, Alan Fearnley. We think that the beautiful image perfectly captures every XK owner’s dream of finding a long-forgotten XK in a hidden location.

XK Club Christmas Cards are available now, price £5.99 per pack of 10. 

Click here to buy online or call +44 (0)1584 781588 to order

New Year, New Look X-type

The Jaguar X-type will be ringing in the new year with a new fresh look! It will also boast a host of new features inside and outside the vehicle and, for the first time in the model range, a new automatic transmission in the acclaimed 2.2 litre diesel.

 

Driving the changes is Jaguar’s desire to target a younger, more family-orientated audience.  Hence the refreshed X-type automatic diesel combines Jaguar’s consistently high levels of refined design with optimised performance and economy. 

 

The new X-TYPE goes on sale in the UK in March 2008 and in other European markets in April 2008.

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Jaguar XF Scoops Autocar Award

The new Jaguar XF collected the prestigious 'Design Award' at the Autocar Awards 2007 (The Royal Horticultural Halls in London, 12 November).

 

Collecting the award, Ian Callum, Jaguar's design director, remarked: "This is the first time Jaguar has won this highly respected Autocar award for a production car and I'm absolutely thrilled it has been given to the new XF. It's wonderful to receive recognition for our efforts within the industry and from our ultimate critics – the motoring media."

Ecurie Ecosse Display at XK60

Friday 8 - Saturday 9 August: Goodwood Circuit

This summer’s XK60 celebrations will feature one of the finest displays of Ecurie Ecosse cars ever seen. Organisers of the event have already confirmed a number of significant EE vehicles, including the famous purpose-built team transporter and six historic racers from the renowned Dick Skipworth Collection. 

Particularly exciting is the news that many of the famous sports racers will be taking to the track in force - so they will be seen in action, rather than merely as static exhibits.

 

The Ecurie Ecosse display is one of a number of historic Jaguar attractions planned for Goodwood Circuit leg of XK60 (Friday 8 – Sat 9 August). The event will also include

  • rare aluminium-bodied XK 120s from around the world
  • racing C-types and D-types
    • the largest gathering of Jaguar XK 120s, 140s and 150s ever

    Bonhams Auction Announced at XK60:

    Saturday August 9: Goodwood Circuit

    It has been announced that Bonhams Auctioneers will be

    holding a sale of Jaguar cars and related automobilia at the forthcoming XK60 celebrations at Goodwood Motor Circuit (8-9 August 2008). The auction will take place on Saturday 9 August, with previews on Friday 8 and the morning of Saturday 9 August.

    XK 150S Scoops Meguair's Club Showcase.

    After 5000 hours' work at JD Classics, John Brewster's 1960 XK 150S OTS has collected an enviable array of concours wins – but none more prestigious than the Champion of Champions at the Meguiar's Club Showcase at the Classic Motor Show at the NEC in November.

    Attention to detail from the JD Classics team, led by Derek Hood, included manufacturing the correct Cheney hose clips and tooling to etch the glass with the correct kite mark for the year, as well as trawling dismantled cars for unworn original parts, to make a truly perfect XK: full story in March’s Gazette (126)!

    More information regarding the Bonhams auction at XK60, including advice on entering a car/item of automobilia into the sale and entry catalogues can be obtained from Tim Schofield, +44 (0)20 7468 5804, tim.schofield@bonhams.com. Or visit the Bonhams page on the XK60 website : http://www.xk60.com/xk60_bonhams.htm .

    Stirling Moss, Murray Walker & Norman Dewis at XK60

    Motor racing legend, Stirling Moss leads an impressive cast of celebrities and Jaguar heroes attending XK60.  He will be joined at Goodwood by unique F1 commentator and national treasure, Murray Walker and former Jaguar Chief Test Driver and Le Mans racer, Norman Dewis.

    Win the Ride of Your Life at XK60

    Everyone who purchases their XK60 Goodwood Circuit tickets before 30 April 2008 will be entered into a prize draw.  Four lucky winners will have the chance to be driven around the Goodwood track by Stirling Moss, while four competition runners-up will be driven by Norman Dewis.  Winners will be notified by 1 July.

    for more XK60 information.

    Gentleman' Jack Sears by Graham Gauld

    Jack Sears was a very fine driver, who will be remembered most for his successes in touring cars and big, hairy sports cars.

     

    He has a number of Jaguar connections; one of his first cars, indeed one of his first cars was a 120 Roadster which he replaced with DVV 200, one of the rare RHD 120 Fixed Heads! Jack also drove the original Lister. He was the first British Saloon Car Champion, in 1958, before joining Tommy Sopwith's Equipe Endeavour and driving a 3.8 Mk2 alongside the great Mike Parkes and against arch rivals, Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori, in John Coombs's 3.8s. This led Jack into E-types with Sopwith in '61 and he then led the Galaxie invasion which finally ended Jaguar's long domination of saloon car racing.

     

    Sears had terrific car control and always seemed especially good in the 'big bangers', such as Cobras, as demonstrated in the infamous 'black flag' race. He drove at Le Mans a number of times, finishing fifth in a Ferrari 330LMB in '63 and piloting Cobra Coupés (his testing of theACversion at over 180mph on theM1motorway caused a famous stir) in '64 and '65.

     

    Amost interesting book about a man who had a very fine career in rallying, saloon cars, sports and GTcars.

    Published by Veloce, ISBN 978-1-84584-151-5, hardback, 160 pages, £24.99/$49.95.

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