The Mountain Jaguar

 

                            Volume 2, Number 1

                                         January 2002

 

Newsletter Editor                                                                                                       Bob Reid

Layout and Composition                                                                                           Cyrus Taft

 

Next Event:  Keisler Automotive Tech Session

Saturday, January 19, 10:00 am

 

You will not want to miss out first tech session on January 19th at Keisler Automotive.  I’m sure you saw the very interesting article on pages 12-15 of the November-December issue of Jaguar Journal in which an owner of a 1994 Jaguar XJ-12 from Oklahoma describes the performance and appearance improvements done to his Jaguar by Keisler.  The article also describes the transmission conversions that Keisler has done for XJSs.  Also, if you subscribe to Jaguar World, see pages 76-77 of the March 2000 for a description of the 5-speed conversion done by Keisler.  The topic for our tech session will be: Maintenance and Performance Enhancement of Jaguar V-12 Cars (XJS, XJ12, XJ12C).  Shafi Keisler and his staff will give us a program that will include their transmission conversion from automatic to 5-speed for the V-12 cars and also for the XJ6.

The directions to the new location of Keisler Automotive at 2216-B West Gov. John Sevier Highway (Highway 168) is as follows: the business is located 2.6 miles east of Alcoa Highway (Highway 129) just passed Martin Mill Pike.  It is just east of a Citgo station and next to a building for Price Equipment on the south side of the road.  Shafi Keisler tells me they have a new sign reading Keisler Automotive with a big K and will try to have it up by the day of the meeting. The building also houses a landscaping business. 

After the tech session, we will drive to a restaurant for lunch and a brief SMJC meeting.  The restaurant is Kiger’s which is located on Highway 33, one mile south of Gov. John Sevier Highway.  The intersection of Highway 33 and Gov. John Sevier is one mile east of Highway 129.  Be sure to attend this meeting at a company that has brought international Jaguar attention to our area.

 

A beautiful and rare XK-SS at Road America.

It's a Party and We’re Invited

 

I’ve just learned that the English Auto Society (EAS) has an event planned this Saturday, January 12, and we are invited.  This event will be a drive and trip to the new Tennessee Museum of Aviation at the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport.  Access is by Air Museum Way off Dolly Parton Parkway (US 411) 2 miles north of the intersection of US 441/411 and Route 66 at the entrance to Sevierville.  The museum just opened December 15 and is housed in a 35,000 square foot hangar.

The museum contains a Soviet built MIG 17 used in the Korean War by North Korea and an MIG 21 flown in Poland.  In the collection, there are also two P-41D Thunderbolts, aT-33 Shooting Star and many exhibits on the history of aviation.  The admission price is $9.95, 65 and older $7.95, children 6-12 $5.95 and free under 5 years old but Tom Whitfield, EAS and SMJC member, is trying to obtain a group price for us.  The group will meet in Knoxville at CiCi’s Pizza, 2885 Tazewell Pike at Broadway and I-640 at 10:00am on Saturday, January 12 for the drive to the museum.

 

 

Just What Everyone Wanted Under Their Tree this Year, a Jaguar XJ-220.  This one belongs to Ian Furness.

 

February Meeting to be at British Motor Specialists

The February meeting will be a second tech session held at British Motor Specialists in Kingsport.  The tech session will be conducted by owner and SMJC member John Nance at 10:30 am on Sunday, February 24th. We will adjourn to a nearby restaurant for lunch afterwards.  The topic will be the Delanair Mark II Environmental Control System.  This system was used on Jaguar Series II and III XJ6/12 from 1974-87 and Jaguar XJS from 1975-87.  There will be a car in his shop to help explain the system.  Likely problem areas will be discussed and there will be handouts.  I, for one, am looking forward to this meeting, as the air conditioning is not working on my 1984 XJ6.  Directions and more details will be given in the February newsletter.

Harper’s to Give 10% Discount on Parts/Accessories to SMJC Members!

 

Harper’s Porsche /Audi /Jaguar/ Volkswagen at 9735 Kingston Pike in Knoxville has agreed to give Smoky Mountain Jaguar Club members a 10% discount on all parts and accessories.  Just show your JCNA membership card when ordering or purchasing parts and accessories at the parts counter. Also, when your car is in for repairs or maintenance, show your card to the service representative when you sign in and you will receive the 10% discount on all parts used in your repair or maintenance. Since this is a new policy, if there are any questions, refer the person to Curtis Franklin, Parts Manager.  Also, in the next issue, you will see a large ad on Jaguars from Harper’s.  Many thanks to Tom Harper and Harper’s Porsche /Audi /Jaguar/ Volkswagen for their excellent support of our club.

 



Jaguar Wedding Car Wanted

 

We received the following message regarding a desire for a wedding car. “I am getting married April 27, 2002 and am looking for a kind person who owns a beautiful 1950s/1960s British automobile (would love a vintage Jaguar, but will consider all makes and models). My fiancé Philip's parents are British (and lived in Johnson City for 23 years before recently moving to Nashville).

We would love to surprise them by leaving our reception in a vintage British automobile. I think they would get a big kick out of it. In turn, Phil and I would have a truly memorable departure.  Do you happen to know anyone who would be willing to come to Knoxville and be part of our special day? I will compensate this person for their time and extreme kindness. We think it would be the perfect end to a perfect day.  Would you consider including a "Wanted - Beautiful British auto for afternoon wedding in Knoxville" ad in your next newsletter or mention it at your next meeting? I would sincerely appreciate it.  Thank you for your time, Lori Martin (soon to be Calvert) 865-524-4821 home or 865-560-3975 work.  LoriMartinl@aol.com”

If any of you have a Mark 4, Mark 5, Mark 7,8,9, Mark 10 or 420G in good condition, I'm sure Lori would be thrilled.  Contact Lori directly but keep your newsletter editor informed, as I would like to obtain a photo for our newsletter.  I know of one contact that has been made regarding the possible use of a 420G but this person indicates that a Mark 7, 8 or 9 would be even better for this purpose.  The use of classic Jaguars as wedding cars is quite common in the U.K.

 

A nice a wedding car!!

New Members, 2002 Dues, and Newsletter Name Voting

 

Dues received for 2002 so far indicate two new members.   Bill Bost of Oak Ridge and Susan Wahl of Atlanta and Beech Mountain, NC.  Welcome to the club.  They are the 48th and 49th members to join but we have 12 members from whom we have not received the 2002 renewal dues.

If you have not done so already, please send your 2002 dues and renewal/application form to be found at the end of this newsletter along with your check for $30 to our treasurer, Chic Meyer, as indicated on the form unless your have done so already. 

WE CAN STILL INSURE UNINTERUPTED DELIVERY OF YOUR JAGUAR JOURNAL MAGAZINE IF WE RECEIVE YOUR CHECK AND FORM WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS.

You will note that our newsletter now has the name The Mountain Jaguar.  The results of the votes received by December 31 were:

Cat Chat                   8

Cat Scratchings        0

Jaguars-We-Are      1

Jag Words                1

Mountain Jaguar   18

I might add that Mountain Jaguar obtained favorable comments from other JCNA newsletter editors and fits the logo we adopted last month so I think we made a good choice.

 

Here's what a 100 point Series 3 E-type looks like under the bonnet.

 

 

Commercial Advertising Rates

 

In The Mountain Jaguar, we offer free classified ads to SMJC members selling Jaguar cars or parts, which run for three issues unless cancelled.  The Board has now agreed to run classified ads for non-members for $5 for two issues.  The Board has also set the following commercial ad rates for businesses.  These ads will probably, but not necessarily, be Jaguar related.  The rates are in line with the lowest offered by other JCNA clubs.  Please send your business card or ad copy to Bob Reid, SMJC Newsletter Editor, 528 Fox Rd, Knoxville, TN 37922.

 

Number of Issues

3

6

12

Business card

$25

$40

$75

1/4 page

$50

$85

$175

1/2 page

$85

$150

$250

Full page

$180

$250

$400

 

 

 

Mike Korneli's Recreation of Bob Tullius' Group 44 Racing E-type as Displayed in Franklin Last Summer

Classified Ads

 

1976 Jaguar XJ6C - gorgeous bare metal repaint including roof (not vinyl), NEVER any rust or damage, TN car since new, all new weather seals, original interior -$5,900
Robert Hall in Johnson City 423-262-0402 or 931-252-9787 mobile
e-mail carandplaneman@hotmail.com.

 

1977 XJS, V-12, 53,000 miles.  $9,000.  Contact Carlo Benedetti (423) 586-9156.

 

1984 XJ6 Stored last 10 years, 81,000 miles. Sun roof, all options.  Burgundy with tan leather, $4,750/obo Contact Michael Ott at (931) 381-0328.  Email offwhite@usit.net for photos.

 

Three Jaguars for sale.  (1) 1985 XJS  (2) 1987 XJ6  (3) 1974 XJ12.  The XJS and XJ6 are in excellent condition but the air conditioning does not work on the XJS.  The XJ12 does not run and needs restoring.  $15,000 for all three cars.  Contact John Jessie at (423) 626-6368 or jjessie@communicomm.com

 

1974 Jaguar XKE Series III V-12 Roadster, Pale primrose with biscuit interior, 4 speed.  New conv. top, wire wheels.  Southern car, kept in climate controlled garage, no rust ever. Mike Gourley engine/transmission rebuild with 9 ½:1 pistons and sport cams. VERY QUICK.  $38,500.  (770) 464-0064 or thewahlnut@aol.com

1967 Jaguar XKE Series I roadster that I bought new in 1967.  Has the Series I features of knock off hubs, toggle switches, and covered headlights.  27,000 actual miles, never wrecked, mint condition, original title, garage kept/covered, custom ordered maroon paint (repainted same color 10 years ago), black interior, $35,000.  Contact Roy Almaroad at (423) 349-6580, e-mail rosajeanetteusa@netscape.net.

 

1980 MGB white with black interior for sale. It has 66,500 miles from new. The body has no rust and never wrecked. Paint is excellent, interior is near excellent with little wear showing. Everything works with strong oil pressure and runs cool. Has luggage rack, twin SU carbs, Monza exhaust, Bridgestone tires, front and rear anti roll bars and silver Limited Edition stripes. Also comes with a custom towbar fitted for taking to the beach behind a motor home. Maintained by Olde English Restorations. An excellent buy at $5800. contact Mark Whitt at (423) 587-4609 or e-mail sansamartra@charter.net. It is located in Morristown, TN.

 

1963 Austin Healey Sprite with recent Panasports and new leather seats. It also has a roll bar and new carpet. All new brakes, transmission, clutch, top and numerous other items. I am second owner and it has 41000 miles from new. All that is left is some rust repair and paint. I am asking $3200 for it. I can send pictures when required.  This car is also for sale by Mark Whitt (see above).

 

Why doesn't your toolkit look like this?

 


SMJC Board of Directors

 

Bob Reid, Knoxville, President and Newsletter Editor

Gerry Mitchell, Kingsport, Vice President

Chic Meyer, Knoxville, Treasurer

Jane Ogle, Johnson City, Secretary

Cyrus Taft, Knoxville, Board Member and Newsletter Layout and Composition

 

If you would like to be on the Board, contact Bob Reid at (865) 692-8321 or RLReid@BellSouth.net . We are looking for additional board members.


SMJC Membership Application/Renewal & 2002 Dues Statement

 

Name(s) including spouse or other:  ____________________________________

 

Address:   _________________________________________________________

 

City, State, Zip Code:  _______________________________________________

 

Telephone:     Home:_____________________Business ____________________

 

E-Mail Address: ____________________________________________________

 

Jaguar(s) Owned: (use an extra sheet if necessary)

 

Year

Model

Body Style

Color

Miscellaneous

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hereby make application to become a member or renew my membership in the Smoky Mountain Jaguar Club (SMJC), a non-profit corporation.  I agree to abide by the by-laws of the corporation upon my acceptance as a member.  I enclose my check for $30.00 for a year’s dues made payable to the Smoky Mountain Jaguar Club. I will receive a monthly newsletter from SMJC and six issues a year of the magazine Jaguar Journal from the Jaguar Clubs of North America (JCNA).

 

Signature  ____________________________________________________

 

Please mail your application and check to:

Charles H. Meyer, Jr.

Treasurer - SMJC

7306 Cresthill Dr.

Knoxville, TN 37919