A Letter from the President…

I know many of you have been busy this summer, and perhaps you are notspending quality time with your cars.  But it has been a very pleasant summer so far and there really is no excuse for not getting out there and enjoying your cars and club members.

I for one am busy behind the scenes refreshing old restorations and preparing for a number of events later in the year.  I have also reluctantly started  the buyback process for my one-of-a-kind 2019I-Pace First Edition.  The current North American Champion will soon be sent to the scrapyard.  Not because the car was defective, but frankly because charging was restricted due to an ineptitude by JLR that I can’t even begin to explain.  Well, let’s just say that with the money JLR will be sending me I will be able to buy a newer one and still have $$ left over.  Perhaps I will write up the story when all is done.

San Diego Jaguar Club held their Concours last month and there are pictures inside to prove it J.

We are less than 2 months away from the 2025 JAGSTRAVAGANZA.  Hope you have all made your reservations at The Idyllwild Inn.  Be sure and get your show registrations submitted asap – will be fun as always.

Very important announcement for IEJC members:  at the AGM this year our club has submitted a proposal to host the International Jaguar Festival to be held in Central CA in 2026.  You can see the proposal details in the club section of this newsletter. This is a great honor and responsibility and a chance to really put our club on the JCNA map after almost 20 years. Please consider volunteering your ideas and time to help make this the best IJF ever!

On to more fun events:

·        September 6 - JOCO Concours https://joco.org/concours-delegance-slalom-registration/

·        September 25-28 – IJF Georgia

·        October 3-5 – IEJCJAGSTRAVAGANZA, Idyllwild

·        October 5 - Laguna Beach Car Show, Sunday

·        October 24-26 – Cal Clubs event in SLO

Ready for another great newsletter?  Here’s what’s inside:

·        Yet another interesting opinion on the Type 00 phenomenon

·        The REAL last new Jaguar before the all electric lineup – ever heard of an XFL?

·        The new Jaguar is all about “exuberance”– see what that means and how you may be interested

·        JLR losses another boss

·        The original 1985 TWR XJS has found a new home – with the original Walkinshaw family

Plus:

·        Check out our new Bulletin Board section 

·        Check out the classifieds to find your next toy!

·        Updates from other regional Jaguar clubs

·        Check out the updated events calendar to see events from all over the region and in your backyard!

Sign up to become a member of the IEJC and receive even more benefits – subscription to the Jaguar Journal, discounts at Riverside Jaguar, and the warm companionship of dedicated Jaguar owners…

See you this month!

Quick links in case you need to renew your membership or join as a new member:

- Full Member (includes you & spouse/other) - $80

- Associate Membership (in another JCNA club) - $30