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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 a special price of £49.95 plus £7.50 UK postage & packing (overseas - please ask).  Also available, as a leather-bound edition in a 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.

The E-type Club has joined forces with E-type UK to create a brand new forum for E-type enthusiasts everywhere.  Wherever in the world you are, simply login to ask other E-type enthusiasts for their advice on a problem, to discuss buying an E-type or simply to chat about what's on for E-type owners in your area.

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October 2007

E-type Club on Top Gear

November 24 2007 E-type Club Christmas Bazaar, Tenbury Wells, UK

E-type Club Technical Seminar, Shrops, UK

The next seminar E-type Club Technical Seminar will take place on 8 March 2008 full programme to be announced). It will be run by the classic Jaguar expert restorers at CMC. Tickets £25 per person on sale now.

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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. 

A new venture from advertiser Quicksilver Automotive Technology

(UK 0844 800 4338 or www.quicksilveronline.co.uk  is a range of carefully formulated interior lighting, claimed to resemble sunlight and be developed along the lines of therapeutic treatment lights. Significantly, this lighting also consumes far less power than conventional bulbs (handy for E-types on dynamos…).

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The Aquajet is Back

February 2008

Since February last year, reports Dougal at Longstone Tyres, the original E-type radial tyre 185HR15 Dunlop SP Sport Aquajet has been unavailable, due to problems with the mould.  These problems have now been overcome and the tyre is available from stock at Longstone Tyres, www.longstonetyres.co.uk, +44 (0)1302 711123.

E-types at XK60

At XK60, there will be a dedicated area in the XK Village for E-types and I'm delighted to say the bookings are coming in very nicely – should be a brilliant turnout. Please remember that, although E-type Club Day is on the Saturday, members are extremely welcome on the Friday as well – there'll be far too much to do in one day and plenty of action on the track both days. Indeed, Lord Cowdray has just confirmed that his two very famous Low Drag E-types – CUT 7 and the Lightweight 49 FXN – will be at Goodwood.

Jaguar XKR-S Makes Geneva Debut

Welcome to Paul McNabb: Our New USA Co-ordinator

Paul McNabb will be taking over from Randy & Debbie Aagaard in the role of E-type Club USA co-ordinator.  The Club would like to welcome Paul to his new role - we will keep you posted of his planned US events.  We would also like to extend our thanks to the wonderful Randy & Debbie Aagaard who have worked so tirelessly for the Club since it began just over three years ago.

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J.D. Classics Opens New Showroom

Classic Jaguar specialist, J. D Classics, is celebrating the opening of a brand new, 5000 sq.m car showroom. The new two-storey building is the company’s second purpose-built sales area. Its completion means that the specialist is now able to offer customers 9000 sq.m of state-of-the-art viewing facilities in which to browse its expanding range of top quality classic XKs, E-types and Mk IIs.

Readers of the Daily Telegraph (UK) have voted the Jaguar E-type the most beautiful car of all time.  The E-type received almost four times as many votes as any other car putting it in top position ahead of the Citroen DS at number two and the Classic Jaguar XK 120/140/150 (Ed - yes, all these XKs were all lumped together!) which achieved a creditable third position.

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XKs Unlimited New E-type Parts Catalogue Out Now

XKx Unlimited has published a brand new, dedicated, E-type spares catalogue.  This comprehensive volume (almost 500 pages long) offers readers:

• exploded diagrams of every conceivable E-type component
• part numbers & useful notes, such as quantities required, model information
• advice on purchasing, for example where a subtle part upgrade could be advantageous.

The catalogue (plus full catalogue CD) can be ordered online from www.xks.com for 20 US dollars (inc p&p). The stand alone CD will be sent free worldwide.  Alternatively, download the catalogue, split into manageable pdf sections, direct from their website.

Visit the XKs Unlimited Website (www.xks.com)

Less of the Old Heave Ho!

Thanks to the pioneering upgrade from J.D Classics, the owners of classic cars fitted with rack and pinion steering, such as E-types, can now enjoy the benefits of modern power steering while retaining the original look of their car.

The power steering upgrade, which has taken 14 months to develop and test, integrates a modern electric steering pump with a car's existing steering rack.  The system allows drivers to vary the power-steering assistance to suit their needs or to select the original ride feel for authenticity, simply by turning a small rotating dial on an electric control unit, which is mounted conveniently and discreetly under the dashboard.

For more information contact Derek Hood or call into the J.D Classics brand new showroom at Wycke Hill Business Park, Wycke Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6Uz, UK, tel +44 (0)1621 879579, fax +44 (0)1621 850370 or email, jdclassics@btconnect.com

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Anglo Parts Announces New Swedish Dealer

Since being founded in 1982, Dutch classic car specialist, Anglo Parts has expanded its operations into nine European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Luxembourg, Hungary and Poland.  They have recently unveiled their latest international partner, Jonas Polda of the British Sports Car Centre, AB Varmo 5680, 26021 Billeberga, Sweden.

Anglo Parts describes Jonas as, "a classic car enthusiast with an impressive collection and a great deal of experience when it comes to maintaining and restoring British Classics.  He & his charming wife M