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THEDEVONCAT THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE FOR THE DEVON REGION OF THE JEC THE XJ40; COULD THE CAR THAT SAVED JAGUAR BE HEADING TOWARD CULT CLASSIC STATUS. THREE OWNERS TELL US MORE.



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IN THIS EDITION … COVER STORY; IT WAS THE CAR THE SET STANDARDS FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW; THE LEGEND OF THE C-TYPE



MARCH 2022

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THE COMMITTEE COLUMN .. WELCOME ! BY GEOFF McCLELAND, CHAIR. E:[email protected] Our Regions membership is now back to pre-Pandemic levels which is good but for the club to have a sustainable future the membership needs to grow. I remember in another region that I belonged to that Jaguar enthusiasts who did not own Jaguar Cars were still welcomed into that region as Jaguar Enthusiasts and encouraging those non-Jaguar owning members to take up Jaguar ownership in the future and as a result increasing the membership numbers. Having taken a straw poll after the Torre Abbey event of last September the majority of feeling was that the venue did not entirely suit the Club’s needs for our Great West Jaguar day. Therefore, I hope that your new Committee will be able to nd a different venue for the late Summer event.

It is my intention to change the Exeter meeting venue from the Cat & Fiddle to the Blue Ball Inn at Sandygate following comments made by several members. The frequency of the monthly meeting will be as before on the last Wednesday of every Month. It is also my intention to see our Devon Region turn it’s focus to the northern fringes of the county. A move to establish a North Devon meeting was made by the committee in September 2021. The North Devon meeting is not being promoted as an alternative to the Exeter meetings but in addition to them. The trial meeting in September 2021 which was a success and I would like to this idea to prosper.















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There are Jaguar owners in North Devon who feel that the Devon Region does not pay enough or attention or interest to them or provide for events in that part of the county which provide a reason for them to join our Devon Regional Branch of the JEC and I would like to see them included more as members of our Devon Region in the future.

Over the past year as Vice Chair I have been attending regular meetings with our South West Ambassador Barrie Marsh and actively promoting the idea of regional meetings of all the South West Regions as I feel that A greater amount of interaction with our neighbouring Regions will produce a stronger and more interesting series of events for us all. To this end I have scheduled several shared events included in our 2022 calendar. In the spirit of openness and transparency when we hold physical committee meetings part of that meeting will be an open forum so that any member that wishes to take part can do so and contribute to content of the discussion and be able to voice their opinions, ideas or concerns. 2022 is, we hope, the year that brings back some degree of life the way that knew it in the pre- Pandemic era. Our 2022 events calendar is packed full of activities that we have constructed for our Region to enjoy but your Committee will continue to monitor how it is performing and the members reactions to our proposals for The Devon Region of the JEC in 2022. It is hoped that the future editions of this column will be hosted by a different member of the 2022 Committee for each edition of the Devon Cat. GM.



The Devon Region is in good shape for the forthcoming year thanks to the stewardship of the last committee and so we are in a strong position to expand the Regions activities.



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The change of the venue will allow us to address these issues and improve the experience of the event itself making it Great West Jaguar Day to remember.

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YOUR JEC DEVON TREASURER - SIMON MOORE

Email: [email protected] About you? I am a serial Jaguar owner, having in the past owned XJS V12, X300 XJ6, X308 XJR, XF, XK8 and currently my second XF which is a 3.0S diesel Portfolio. My youngest son Marcus works for Matford Jaguar (our club’s main sponsor) and is the liaison for the Devon Region with them. What is your role? I have enjoyed the role of Treasurer for the last year and I will continue to streamline the processes and procedures for payments in and out of the club account, and work within well de ned budgets. I am assisted by Keith Bassick and now John Crocker as well.I look forward to an exciting new calendar of events with the new committee

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY - TONY BATES

Email [email protected] About you? We came to South Devon in 1961 as my father wanted to retire here in the future. He died aged 53 in 1967. We had a caravan in North Devon for many years. Both myself and my Father both worked in engineering and it has certainly been a pleasure to make Devon my home. At the moment I currently drive an AWD X-Type, which as many of you know is a great car to have on the drive, and now somewhat rare. What is your role? I have become the Membership secretary for one year only as I am 82 in April, but am more than willing to help out. This also follows 6 years as membership secretary for the Crashbox club looking after 400 members so I should be used to the role!

SECRETARY - KEITH BASSICK

Email: [email protected] About you? I have been a member of the club for around ve years and a committee member for two.Always a fan of Jaguars I have owned several over the years and currently enjoy an XFR 5.0 ltr Supercharged monster. Our club really would bene t by more members joining the committee and helping with the many tasks currently undertaken by them, so if you would like to offer your help it really would be appreciated. It can be good fun ! What is your role? As secretary I take minutes during meetings and produce them for approval by the membership and committee. It is not a role I ever imagined taking on but thus far I

GENERAL MEMBER - JOHN CROCKER

Email: [email protected] About you? My interest in cars goes back to the 70s and 80s, when my father had various cars which now are classics. I currently have an XKR, 5 litre supercharged. I bought the car in October 2019 following a brief search when i decided on a Jag. Personally I have lived in Devon since 1974. We moved as a family from Dorchester. I went to School in Taunton and studied Business Studies at Thames Polytechnic in Woolwich. Following that i joined Christie & Co in 1980, After 36 years i retired in January 2016.





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What is your role? As a committee member I hope i can assist in providing a variety of gatherings, and keeping things moving for the region into 2022 and beyond.  

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COMMITTEE FOR 2022 GENERAL MEMBER & TECHNICAL - TONY CROUCH

Email: [email protected] About you? I am sure most of you now know me, as like Patch I have been sitting on the committee as a General Member, and Technical Advisor for some time now. When I am running my own business, Lagjander, you can normally nd me playing at one of the local open mic nights. What is your role? As a general member of the committee I tend to assist where needed. In the last few years I have assisted with various projects which have included contributing the Devon Cat, assisting with the running of The Great West Jaguar Day and also being on hand if you do need any help with your cars.

MATFORD JAGUAR REPRESENTATIVE - MARCUS MOORE

Email: [email protected] About you? Most of you may well have come across me in my days job as a Service Advisor for Matford Jaguar Landrover. Outside of this I act as the key point of contact between the region and Helston Garages LTD. who operate Matford. Alongside my interest in motoring I am also a keen photographer. What is your role? I sit on the committee on behalf of Matford, and having spent the last couple of years working with the previous committee, I have assisted with the organisation of some of the events the region has undertaken such as the Great West Jaguar Day and Powderham.

COMMS - PATCH JOBSON

Email: [email protected] About you: Well, if you don’t know who I am by now, I guess you never will. In short I am a slighty obsessed Jaguar Fan who cannot seem to let go of the the odd XJ or two. I believe I currently own the highest mileage car in our region with my daily X350 3.5V8 Sport Premium just topping the 215k Mark, Not bad for a car that I paid 3k for. What is your role? I have held a seat on our committee now for 6 years. I recently stood down as Chair of the region, and let Geoff take over, however I am now going back to my original role of Comms. Lead. I therefore look after the website, our socials, our E-Cat E-Letter and the creation of The Devon Cat.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP? COMMITTEE ROLES STILL AVAILABLE. We still have a couple of roles within the committee that we would like to try and ll. This now includes the following; Vice Chair, Social Secretary, and Comms. Assistant.





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If you feel you would be able to assist with any of these roles then please do get in touch with any the committee members, whose details can be found on each of the pro les listed above. We look forward to hearing from you shortly.

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COVER STORY; 10 SECRETS OF THE C-TYPE BY ARUN SINGH PUNDIR

As most know Jaguar today, is Jaguar Land Rover. Now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Motors, and has come a long way from its founding years as the Swallow Sidecar Company, later becoming S.S. Cars Limited.

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In 1945, after their Jaguar cars were successful for a decade, the company yet again changed its name and became Jaguar Cars Limited.

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Initially they they were dependent on other companies to make bodies for their cars, but there was certainly a feeling that Jaguar was going places.

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In 1950, Jaguar debuted its XK120-C, also known as the Jaguar C-Type, created solely for the track. Very few cars were made from 1951 to 1953, and last year marked the 70th year of this gorgeous classic that decimated the competition, and left a unique legacy behind that many have tried to copy, but virtually none have achieved.

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So here are 10 things you may not have known about the Jaguar C-Type, and why it's such an important piece of automotive history, for both Britain and the USA.

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10. THE C-TYPE WINS WITH ITS DEBUT AT LE MANS … After 16 hours of horrible rain racing, Peter Walker and Peter Whitehead drove the very rst Jaguar C-Type to its very rst Le Mans win. It lost out in 1952 but in 1953 it won the Le Mans again. So for two out of its three production years, the Jaguar C-Type was unbeatable on track.It raced in 1954 as well, and nished in fourth place, and made Jaguar a big name in the world of endurance racing. So this is the car that put Jaguar on the racing map and gave it that hallowed legacy it bears today. 9. THE “C” STANDS FOR COMPETITION … There was already an XK120 from Jaguar, which was a street-legal sports car. The C-Type was a track-ready model and made 205 horses from its litre straight-six engine, some 25-45 horses more than the road models. What also worked for the car was the tubular steel frame that went in to give it added strength as well as the slippery aluminium body that added to the aerodynamics of the car, leading to the multiple Le Mans wins.

8. THE VERY LIMITED NUMBERS OF PRODUCTION … The Jaguar C-Type was only built from 1951 to 1953, and only 53 of these were ever made. The 1953 models are the ones that often command the highest prices because these were made even more lightweight, after the 1952 Le Mans' failure. The entire premise of the C-Type was to race and win, so each of the 53 cars, despite the geriatric age, is built to last and take a high-wind beating. But as daily drivers, they are notable for lacking all creature comforts.

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Only 53 were made. And each of the 53 cars comes highly prized, and consequentially, highly-priced. At the 2012 Pebble Beach Auctions, a 1953 Jaguar C-Type sold for more than $3.7 million. But this is just the edge of the price precipice. In 2017, a 1952 Jaguar C-type was sold at the RM Sotheby’s Icons auction in New York, for a cool $5.2 million. But even before that, in 2015, RM Sotheby’s sold a 1953 Jaguar C-Type Works Lightweight model for a whopping $13.2 Million in Monterey, also because this is the car that nished fourth at the 1954 Le Mans.

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6. THE REASON WHY REPLICA’S ARE POPULAR … So it's clear, the common man, and even the common rich man cannot afford the C-Type. So if you still want one of the C-Types, one way to get it is to commission a replica or recreation car. But there’s a whole variety out there, in quality and pricing. There are crude breglass cars of the past, and more recently the alloy cars that to the non-expert eye, look nearly identical to the original C-Type. There a couple of listings here, with one for sale for $88,000 and another for $139,000. Even replica C-Types don’t come cheap! 5. THE RACING HISTORY OF THE C-TYPE … The C-type made its racing debut in 1951 with three entries. Two retired while the third, driven by the two Peters, Walker, and Whitehead won the race. In 1952, the reshaped front end led to the mechanical failure of all three factory-backed entries.In 1953, the C-Type became lighter and more powerful and factory entries decimated the Le Mans, coming in rst, second, and fourth. In its last racing year, a privateer C-Type came in fourth at Le Mans.

4. THE LEGEND, AND IT’S FAULTS … The 1951 C-Type, despite its very credible win, came with its own faults. It suffers from a loss of oil pressure caused by excessive vibration at high revs when the pipe connecting the oil pump to the lter gets shaken from its place. For the 1952 models, the redesign of the front fascia led to mechanical failures and cooling issues. The 1953 models were turned out to be the best with better power and lighter bodyweight. All cooling problems were also xed.

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The C-Type was the rst Jaguar to be designed by Malcolm Sayer. The tubular frame came through the brainpower of William Heynes, Bob Knight, and Norman Dewis, equally big names in the automotive business.The C-Type not only took the Le Mans, but it also took it the very rst year of its birth, beating the likes of Aston-Martin, Ferrari, and Talbot-Logo. For a small British manufacturer, this was big. And yet they kept improving the C-Type, enough for a 1953 win as well, with the rst-time use of disc brakes.

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2. THE CONTINUATION C-TYPE …

1. EVERYONE IS STILL EXCITED …

In 2014, Jaguar built six lightweight E-Types racers as a continuation series, built to the same specs as the original cars from 1963. And now, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Jaguar XK120-C, Jag is making a series of continuation C-Types.

Technically, making eight such continuation C-Types is not going to do anything for JLR, and at their price these cars could be a nancial loss.

Only eight new C-types will be built, on the specs of the original, but since they cannot pass 2021’s emission and safety regulations, these will only be track legal.

















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The coolest bit is that they will debut at the 2022 24 Hours of Le Mans, where it all started.

So why is Jaguar doing it? The idea is to rekindle the hallowed legacy of Jaguar in racing, and perhaps even create a buzz in the younger crowd. The continuation C-Types may not be all that affordable, but we are pretty sure that Jaguar hopes that once the unattainable is gone, the consumers may head to the IPace and XF models instead. ASP.

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THE XJ40; ON ROUTE TO BECOMING A TRUE CULT CLASSIC EDITED BY PATCH JOBSON

So here is a question. Can something that once upon a time was a daily sight become an item that is now creating it’s own cult following? Well when it comes the XJ40, in my own opinion, this is certainly the case. It may well have been the car the Jaguar placed all of it’s cards on for survival back in the 1980’s but today it now has an incredibly stead fast and loyal community of fans and owners alike, who seem to be coming together in the same way of a religious cult, where, as a famous TV show once stated, everyone knows your name, and the details of the XJ40 that you own. We only have to look at our own region now for the growth of the interest of the forty, as when I bought mine back in 2015, as a future restoration project it was the only one in region. However today, Bertie has now been joined by at least another three that we are aware of. With Jim Randle, pictured to the right at the helm, the XJ40 would eventually go on to pull Jaguar through the 80’s and into the 1990’s before it’s replacement the X300 would nally take over, but why are we now starting to be drawn to these cars?

Above; Prof. Jim Randle with David Marks’ manual Pre Production XJ40 (D38 BRW) at the Dunkeld launch (top right, plus the red XJ6 below) and in 2015 after a full restoration and a respray, before Letitia Mace, Rob Jenner and David Marks managed to catch JMR in the same pose.









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Is it because they were an underdog? Is it because they all had their own little character? Whether they came with dual headlights, or shbowls, a digital dash or analogue dash, there is one thing for sure. Today they are loved by their owners, and for many they are seen as the last “real” Jaguar, so to nd out more we’re going to take a look at three different models, owned by own members, and one from friends abroad. PTJ.

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OWNER 1; MARISCA URBANUS-VAN DEN HONAARD AND THE XJ81 additional models were aimed at a younger audience, the XJ6 Sport and the XJ6 Gold. Paul Keating, the renowned founder and keeper of the XJ40 Register did some eld work on the XJ81: ‘Built on Thursday the 24th June 1993, this car was one of 122 cars to be built that day. Of these cars, 21 were 6.0 (XJ81) of various specs – 9 for the UK, 1 for the USA, 2 for Hong Kong, 1 for Japan, 1 for Germany and 6 LHD cars built for markets I’ve yet to trace, and nally this car destined for Switzerland.’ The car, adorably named ‘Sjaak’ by Maurice’s young daughters, is painted Silver Frost with the Magnolia interior. You can tell the car has been well looked after. The You might have read the article on Penelope, the international XJ (Devon Cat, July 2019). Later that year Penelope featured in a Dutch classic car magazine too (she still is a lucky Cat). The magazine’s editor and photographer, Maurice van Kesteren wrote an article

engine and the interior are in excellent condition and the Magnolia leather looks nearly untouched over the past 28 years. Something underwritten by a Swiss Jaguar Enthusiast, who recognised the car on Instagram.

about this XJ6 series 1 together with a XJC V12.

The Swiss take very good care of their Jaguars, often

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rise, resulting in him chasing and nding his dream car? Not long after, by accident, he came across his desired 1993 Jaguar XJ12, powered by the massive

buy full-option and never save a penny in maintaining As with every older car there is some work to do. Like a saggy headliner and some tiny spots of rust. It’s mostly

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cosmetic rather than serious deterioration. The massive

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powerhouse of the V12 engine runs smooth and

plate and registration papers came with the car.

One might ask why Maurice parted from this stunning

Why is this a special XJ40? (or XJ81) This particular

across very often? Well, Sjaak had to live outdoors.

model with the V12 engine was only built for one year. There are not many left. By 1993 Jaguar had re-designed the XJ40 to accommodate to nally t the 6.0 litre V12 engine. Not that you could see a huge difference from the outside. The model still looked the same as from 1986. T This was one of the reasons this model was produced for 1 year only. The more angular, geometric shape was out of fashion. Given the model code XJ81, the XJ40-based XJ12 and

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Maurice was much too fond of the car, so he wanted to secure its future. Remembering a much beloved car named Penelope and her owner, Maurice contacted me. Ronald and I are proud having this rare XJ81 in our modest Jaguar collection. We are looking forward joining the Jaguar fun in the UK, as soon as it’s allowed. It’s all about sharing the passion. MVDH

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OWNER 2; JOHN GRAY AND HIS 1993 SOVEREIGN

So why another Jaguar, an old Jaguar at that? Good memories of past experiences driving XJ40’s lured me to search for another. Searching through adverts I came across a 1994 Jaguar XJ40 Sovereign for sale in Nottingham. One phone call later with the vendor and I was making my way to Nottingham to view the car. This XJ40 had been owned by Sir Austin Pearce a locally educated man from Devon who was a Board Director of Jaguar Cars Ltd. So, this particular Jaguar had enjoyed the care of the maintenance department of the Jaguar Factory thus further ensuring its future for subsequent owners. The car condition is very original to this day and presents itself as a solid example having escaped the welder torch. The condition is remarkable to say the least. When viewing this car, I immediately realised the provenance of this car made it an unrepeatable example of the type. The journey back left me with an initial impression was that it was good but not quite what I had hoped for and remembering my previous experiences of this model I decided to remedy that. In particular the handling.

With the car’s ride and Jaguarness reinstated to the expected standards of its rst day on the road fresh from the factory the car can be enjoyed on the twisting country roads that always bring a smile your face. With sport mode selected the car picks up and goes showing another side of its character. The car will not be hidden away in winter months either although salted roads will be avoided and so continual use should see this survivor kept in good order for the future. As you walk away from the car it still leaves you with the lasting impression that this car just looks right. From the size of the tyres and alloy wheels to the rectangular headlights and the grill with the growler centred at it’s top, just right a car with its classic lines to be admired and which puts many a modern design into the shade where they belong. The Lasting impression of this icon is one of completeness, exuding quality and solidarity of design that needs nothing added to it. JG.

So a quick trip to S&P give the car a thorough end to end inspection and x anything that was wrong. As a result, it was decided to rebuild the front & rear suspensions replacing all the bushing that had become tired after 27 years of use.









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The work transformed the car and it now drove like a Jaguar should. The battery also required replacing but this was an easy x as the battery is boot oor mounted.

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OWNER 3; PATCH AND THE BALLAD OF BERTIE!

They say sometimes that the best things in life come to those who wait, and wait .. and .. well let’s wait a little bit longer, why not!

reroute the system ignoring the cooler, as it’s not needed in Europe. In fact so much so, later cars had it removed when built.

I originally purchased Bertie, my 1991 XJ40 on the 31st January 2015, and here I now am just over 7 years later and he is just about to hopefully return to my garage, nally, to celebrate his 31st Birthday.

So now as I sit here and write this the transport date for Bertie has been booked, a completion date has been con rmed with Dean Crook. Alongside this a new Windscreen has been ordered and for the rst time in many years Bertie is booked in with Tony & Adam at Lagjander for the next phase of works which will include a re-commission, new fuel lines, and four new bearings as a starter for ten.

After enjoying him for a couple of years, he rst came off the road in 2017 after the dreaded rot set in. Mainly to the sills, and the other usual areas. You can still see some of it above. Since then, as and when time, and more importantly money has allowed, work has slowly progressed. In the nal chapter, and after a move from storage to my new house, he left home last February to head to Dean Crook Bodyworks in Tiverton to undergo his nal fettling and respray. However this was not without issue. Not only did we have to battle with the joys of Covid, but just before he came to the new house, Bertie thought it was the perfect time to blow his Oil Cooler and deposit the majority of his Oil onto the oor.

There will of course be more work after this, but why continue? Well, like others these cars get under your skin, and as much as there has been time where I have got stressed, and frustrated and questioned my actions, when he returns I will have done something special, and saved another one, and I will once again be able to enjoy the car that bought me to the brand in the rst place whilst also remembering the late JMR! PTJ.



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A quick panicked phone call to Rob Jenner and I was to be told that this is a known fault, and to stop worrying, and there is a x. The answer, delete the oil cooler, buy a part from an X300 on Ebay and then

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THE BASTABLE BUGGY; THE STORY OF A SS100 REPLICA BY KEITH BASSICK

This prototype metal bodied P1 car by Heritage Engineering was commissioned by its rst owner, Ian Bastable, in the early 1980’s.

Living so close to Ian, I vividly remember sunny summer mornings when he would get up early to take the car out.

Ian had a house just a few doors up from me when I lived in south east London. Sadly Ian later died and my old friend Julian Cole, the present owner of the car, named it ‘The Bastable Buggy’ in memory of him.

The roar of it starting sometimes didn’t last long as it did have trouble starting and on occasion had to be returned to his garage due to this.

The donor car at the start of the build was a Jaguar 420G, registered in 1968. It was used for the running gear and suspension plus clocks and gauges, spin-off hubs, brakes steering and many other transferable parts, although a 3.8 (rather than 4.2 litre) block was used from elsewhere. After taking possession of the car, it was not used much, especially in bad weather due to Ian’s dislike of getting wet – this was because of the lack of side curtains.









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However, the car was garaged from the time of delivery and very well maintained by Julian Cole and his father.

Sadly Ian passed away and bequeathed the car to Julian as a thank you to him (and his late father) for faithfully servicing all of Ian’s cars over many years. When Julian took possession, the car had just 6000 miles on the odometer. The car was kept it in his garage for nearly ten years and remained virtually unused. Then Julian took on a body repair shop in Kent to further his business, and the car was taken there for storage, before work commenced on recommissioning it for the road. Which was a lot of work ! One objective was to increase the performance. The engine was taken out and stripped, the bores honed, and the head was skimmed for atness and tted with larger inlet valves and high lift cams. The inlet manifolds were gas owed and tted with two 2inch SU carburettors – using the three carburettor EType set-up would have meant altering the louvred



From placement of the order and deposit, Ian visited the workshop regularly to photograph the build, watching the car materialise pretty much from start to nish.



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bonnet sides and thus ruining the look of the car. Electronic ignition took care of the sparks, and the lubrication system bene ted from an upgraded oil pump and lter, and an oil cooler.

admiring looks when it is taken anywhere – even petrol stations! The suspension upgrades mean that the car can now be driven at speed on the road without shredding the driver’s kidneys, but it is still a car that demands experience and caution. It has none of the modern tments like traction control and many other safety features found on new cars, and no power steering either. Going into a bend at the wrong speed could cause it to give you a lesson, and a reminder that the car is a lightweight hand-built work of art with a space frame chassis.

The engine was given a lightened and balanced ywheel, and a Getrag ve-speed manual gearbox and limited-slip differential took the power to the rear wheels. To cope with the increase engine torque the drive shafts had to be upgraded to avoid shearing. New ones were engineered by a classic race engineering company in Essex and are guaranteed for life. They were made to race speci cation but thankfully Julian has no intention of racing the car as it is far too precious

The work done to the engine has increased the BHP quite signi cantly which makes it all the more fun, but when really opened up it does get a bit light on the front end as the front wings and running boards act rather like aerofoils, but who wants to hurtle along in a car like this anyway? It is capable of making your heart race, but it is also more than capable of reminding you to behave and treat it with the respect it deserves, especially as it is running on radial tyres. The power delivery is long and smooth causing nonstop smiles, but it will bite you in the posterior with no hesitation at all if you overdo things.

Although it would look good and sound fabulous on a track, it doesn’t deserve to be thrashed as it’s a one -off special and is well worth preserving intact ! After over two years or hard work and considerable expense, the car was at last back on the road. It was taken to “The Darling Buds of May” show in Kent and always had many people admiring it and talking to the owner. Many were surprised to learn that it was not actually an original SS100, but it was indeed a very special replica. Is it fun to drive? This is a question which often gets asked. But most emphatically yes! So many motorists ash and wave when they see the car, it really is a lovely experience and it does sound nice too.











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The upgraded suspension has reduced the heart stopping suddenness the car once had, but you can’t be overly brave in the Bastable Buggy ! I have never driven an original SS100, yet I would guess that this car is pretty close to the real thing, although a fair bit quicker! The windscreen has been removed and hand-made covers tted over the holes to prevent water ingress. As the car is only used in good weather having no windscreen does make it look more sporty, but I dare say many may disagree.

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I personally feel it would look better with the screen back on, but Julian atly refuses to re- t it, preferring the aero screen look, and their effectiveness. This car has spent most of its life in a garage. The refurbished 3.8 litre engine is just about run in now too. Work on the car is ongoing- the next upgrade will be the manifolds and stainless steel exhaust. The photographs show the car in all its glory, it is one of a kind and is treasured by the present owner who is pretty sure there is not another one remotely like it anywhere. Thanks to its dramatic good looks the car has been used for a few photo-shoots too. The photographer certainly did an excellent job of capturing the car – and the model – in ne detail! The ‘Bastable Buggy’ has oodles of character and is a pleasant reminder of how cars once were here in the UK.









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ONE NEW YEAR, TWO NEW VENUES; CENTRAL AND NORTH BY PATCH JOBSON As we head into our regular meetings for 2022 we are now pleased to announce two new venues for our regular meetings. Whilst we maintain one venue in Exeter, we also now gain a second venue in Braunton, North Devon. so grab you diary and make surety dates are in, and we will see you there.

CENTRAL DEVON VENUE; The Blueball, Sandygate, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7JL.

NORTH DEVON VENUE; The Williams Arms, Wrafton, Braunton North Devon EX33 2DE

CONTACT; Event Lead: Geoff McClelland E: [email protected] T: 07970 923524









































































MEETING DATES; Wednesday 20th April from 7.30pm Wednesday 22nd June from 7.30pm More to follow.



CONTACT; Event Lead: Patch Jobson E:[email protected] T: 01823 664491 // M: 07545 564610

MEETING DATES; Wednesday 23rd February from 7.30pm Wednesday 30th March from 7.30pm Wednesday 27th April from 7.30pm Wednesday 25th May from 7.30pm Wednesday 29th June from 7.30pm Wednesday 27th July from 7.30pm Wednesday 31st August from 7.30pm Wednesday 28th September from 7.30pm Wednesday 26th October from 7.30pm Wednesday 23rd November from 7.30pm

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RUSHTON ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL LTD •Expert straight six and V12 engine rebuilders •Standard repairs to all Jaguars • Interior and exterior works undertaken •Suspension specialists •Wide range of classics for sale •Free Collection & Delivery service •Home of The E-Type Episillon •For full details visit our website. 1 GRANARY COURT, SAUNDERS WAY, CULLOMPTON, DEVON, EX15 1BS WWW.RUSHTONENGINEERING.CO.UK T: 01884 32032

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COMMAND THE ROAD. AND ALL THE ATTENTION.

With dynamic driving, agile handling and head-turning design, our award-winning range of luxury sports cars, executive saloons and performance SUVs are as thrilling to drive as they are to look at. To discover which model is right for you, call or visit us today to find out more, or to book a test drive – after all, there’s no better way to get to know a Jaguar than by experiencing it for yourself. Matford Jaguar 6 Matford Way, Exeter, EX2 8FN helstongarages.co.uk/jaguar Official Fuel Consumption Figures for the Jaguar range in mpg (1/100km): Combined 22.6 - 50.9 (12.5 - 5.6). WLTP Emissions 281 - 146 g/km. The figures provided are as a result of official manufacturer’s tests in accordance with EU legislation. For comparison purposes only. Real world figures may differ. CO2 and fuel economy figures may vary according to factors such as driving styles, environmental conditions, load and accessories.

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MARCH Sunday March 20th @ 11am Matford Jaguar Exeter Tour. 6 Matford Wy, Exeter EX2 8FN

JULY Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th Powderham Historic Vehicle Gathering

Wednesday 30th @ 7.30pm Monthly club meeting at The Blue Ball, Sandygate, Exeter, EX2 7JL.

Wednesday 27th @ 7.30pm Monthly club meeting at The Blue Ball, Sandygate, Exeter, EX2 7JL.

APRIL Wednesday 20th @ 7.30pm Northern Monthly club meeting at The Williams Arms, Braunton, EX33 2DE.

Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st Middlewick House, Open Garden Event

MAY Sunday 15th @ 1.30pm Drive out and lunch at Two Bridges Sunday 22nd @ 7.00pm Summer Cruise and BBQ, Exmouth. Wednesday 25th @ 7.30pm Monthly club meeting at The Blue Ball, Sandygate, Exeter, EX2 7JL Sunday 29th @ 9.00am Simply Jaguar at Beaulieu



















































































































JUNE Wednesday 27th @ 7.30pm Monthly club meeting at The Blue Ball, Sandygate, Exeter, EX2 7JL.

SEPTEMBER Sunday 4th @ 10.00am The Great West Jaguar and Classic Car Day, Escot House, Escot.

F-PACE OR EVOQUE

Wednesday 28th @ 7.30pm Monthly club meeting at The Blue Ball, Sandygate, Exeter, EX2 7JL.

THE X351, WAS IT A SWAN SONG?

OCTOBER Wednesday 26th @ 7.30pm Monthly club meeting at The Blue Ball, Sandygate, Exeter, EX2 7JL. NOVEMBER Wednesday 23rd @ 7.30pm Monthly club meeting and AGM at The Blue Ball, Sandygate, Exeter, EX2 7JL.

We team up with Matford Jaguar for another review of two of the biggest baby SUV’s from the same company.

A personal insight into the last big Jag, and 10 years of ownership.

ONE CAR, ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND MILES Can you really drive a Jag on a budget? Our Editor gives the insight into what it’s really cost to put one hundred thousand miles onto an 18 year old car that was bought for just over three thousand pounds with 138k already on the clock. Release date; April 2021 www.jec.org.uk/devon www.facebook.com/JECDevon www.twitter.com/JECDevon



Wednesday 27th @ 7.30pm Monthly club meeting at The Blue Ball, Sandygate, Exeter, EX2 7JL.

AUGUST Wednesday 31st @ 7.30pm Monthly club meeting at The Blue Ball, Sandygate, Exeter, EX2 7JL.



Sunday 24th @ 8.30am JEC Devon Drive It Day

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