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October 2006

Jaguar Still Leads the Way

 

The XK Coupe has been named the "Car of the Year" and "Luxury Car of the Year" at the UKTV People Awards 2006, beating off 15 other contenders including offering from Mercedes, Maserati, Porsche, BMW, Lotus and Volvo.  Incidentally, since the XK went on sale in March this year, Jaguar has taken 9000 orders and delivered 5000 cars worldwide, as well as picking up eight prestigious awards.  Looks like we're not the only ones that think it's Gorgeous!

October 2006

November

Jaguar Scoops More Awards

Jaguar’s fantastic year continued into November with success at the “Scottish Car of the Year Awards”.  The new XK Coupe picked up awards for both Car of the Year and Sporting Car of the Year at the glittering occasion.

 

Ian Callum, Jaguar Design Director, who was kind enough to give members of the E-type Club a very personal insight into the history of Jaguar Design at a especially organised function this October, collected the Sporting Car of the Year award and described himself as immensely “proud to have led the team that created the award-winning XK”.

The XK Club are pleased to be able to bring to you the XK Newsletter.  The first XK Newsletter which is due to come out on the 15th February, is going to be filled with specialist tips, discounts, and readers offers on specialist products.  The Newsletter will bring you  information on all things XK so you are never out of touch.

 

The Newsletter will offer you some exciting competitons with prizes not to be missed and will point you to the top new features on the XK Club website.

 

To subscribe to the XK Club online Newsletter click here

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December

11th December

XK Club Patron, Sir Stirling Moss, Honoured with Gold Medal

XK Club Patron Sir Stirling Moss was honoured on Friday night with an FIA Gold Medal at the Governing body's end-of-year gala which took place in Monte Carlo.

 

Sir Stirling Moss ('Mr Motor Racing'), 'regarded as the greatest grand prix driver never to have won the World Championship.' A driver who was as competant behind the wheel of sportscars and saloon cars as he was in Formula 1.

Norman Dewis of Jaguar - Developing the Legend

 

Norman Dewis is, quite simply, a Jaguar legend. After joining Browns Lane in the 1950s he worked as Chief Tester on  high-profile projects including the development of proto-type and production cars including XK 120s, C-types, 140s, D-types, 150s and the stunning E-type.  Norman was also an accomplished racer and drove at Le Mans for the Jaguar Works Team.

 

Norman Dewis of Jaguar by Paul Skilleter with Norman Dewis, relives Norman’s fabulous Jaguar career with disarming honesty and humour.  The XK Club is delighted to offer members copies for the special launch price of £59.95 (plus post & packing at regional rates).  To order your copy please contact Lyndsey at the XK Club office on Tel: +44 (0)1584 781588, Fax: +44 (0)1584 781630 or email:

December 2006

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XKs Take Lisbon                                                        

XK Club members from across Portugal proved that classic cars don’t have to be kept securely garaged during winter, when they joined forces for a festive meet and run on 16 December.  The cars met at the Centro Cultural de Belem in Lisbon, then set off to enjoy lunch at Estalagem de Nossa Senhora de Guia, a charming hotel with stunning sea views.  As the picture illustrates, the weather-gods were indeed kind!

 

Our thanks to Armando Morgado, the Club’s Portuguese representative, for organising this spectacular event.
16th December 2006

Norman Dewis, a Jaguar legend, recently visited XK Club HQ, whilst visiting us he signed copies of Philip Porters latest book 'Jaguar Scrapbook' and discussed his own book 'Norman Dewis of Jaguar - Developing the Legend' by Paul Skilleter with Norman Dewis.

January 2007

Norman Dewis signing in the Club Offices

We have read with interest reports suggesting that Jaguar’s Ian Callum was inspired by Oscar winning British actress, Kate Winslet when designing the new XK.  This must surely be good news for Kate, who is more usually associated with sinking ships.

 

On a related front, I have begun redesigning my kitchen along the lines of Johnny Depp.  Unfortunately the Hollywood heart-throb has, as yet, failed to respond to my requests that he attend its opening. 

 

Claire Bryan

Kate Winslet Inspires Jaguar XK                      

February 2007

Since being founded in 1997, the XK Club has gone from strength-to-strength.  The original 20-page magazine format has expanded to a 40-plus page XK extravaganza and the events calendar has grown and diversified.

 

In our 10th year, we want members, old and new, to send us their views on the Club, their highlights of membership and personal stand-out moments to claire@xkclub.com  We will be printing the best in the XK Gazette.

XK Club: 10th Anniversary

February 2007

For more help using the XK Club Shop site down load our PDF Shop Help document (broadband connection recommended).

February 1st 2007

The new look XK shop is now online.  We hope our re-vamped, secure site will make it even easier for you to Subscribe and Renew your Subscription online.  We also have a high-quality range of XK Club merchandise, from Car Badges to Sweatshirts. 

Visit the New XK Club Shop

Link to new online shop here

The New C-XF Becomes the Star of Motown

 

Jaguar’s new C-XF concept car stole both headlines and hearts when it was unveiled at the International Motor Show in Detroit.  The car, which was designed and built in the Midlands by the same teams that produced the award-winning Jaguar XK sports GT range in 2006 is described by the company as “a precursor to cars that will become recognised for their ground-breaking exterior looks and innovative interiors”.

 

With Jaguar seemingly set to return to its innovative design roots, interest in the soon to be launched Jaguar XF saloon is already mounting. In fact, even prior to its launch in September, it is already gathering awards, including at the What Car? Car of the Year Awards recognition for being “The Most Exciting Car to be Launched in 2007”.

March 2007

C-XF concept car

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Your XK Club Needs You!

This September the XK Club is 10 years old.  To celebrate we have a bumper issue planned and in it would like to feature as many of our members as possible.

 

In particular, we are looking for:

 

Photos of your with your XK (ideally now and 10 years ago) – we are hoping to get photos from all of our 40 countries! Your favourite memories of the XK Club (200 words max) and, if possible, a picture to illustrate.

     

    Please send your submissions to claire@xkclub.com

    We are delighted to welcome the UK distributor of Borrani Wire Wheels to the XK Club’s exclusive member discounts list, with a generous discount of £10 per wheel to Club members. More details on www.borrani.co.uk or phone +44 (0)1302 711123. 

    Borrani Joins the Discount List

    April 2007

    April 2007

    The Green Jaguar

    The Environmental Transport Association’s 2007 Car Buyers’ Guide has named the Jaguar XJ 2.7 Diesel the greenest car on Britain’s roads.

     

    Jaguar’s Managing Director, Jeff Cousins commented, “We fully recognise our responsibility to the environment and are committed to playing our role in developing technology solutions in cars, fuels and infrastructure to address climate change – this award shows we are heading in the right direction”.

    Fiore Jaguar drawing for sale

     

    Amongst about 25 recently-discovered drawings of Elvas, Alivs, Lea Francis, Austin-Healey etc by Trevor Fiore (linked with Fissore and later with Citroen), are six Jaguar proposals produced in the early 1960s which never got further than the drawing board. All of the drawings will be sold in the Classic H&H Auction at Buxton, June 19-20. If any Club members are interested they should contact H&H direct, via www.classic-autions.com.

    June 2007

    Going Dutch

    XK Club members from across Europe have written to tell us how much they enjoyed the 8th Dutch XK Weekend.  The travelling contingent, which included representatives from the UK, Germany and Portugal, were treated to routes that visited the countryside surrounding the Noordzee canal, the evocative castle of Brederode and charming Marken. 

     

    The Club would like to extend its thanks to Tom & Marion Ekering for making the event possible, Roelof and Sherryl Prins from their wonderful work on the routes and Edwin van der Pol from the Kolvenbach company who provided technical backup.

    July 2007