New Event Highlights 2010

The Desert Classic Concours D'Elegance 2010

Our recent restored 1959 Jaguar XK-150S FHC was shown for the first time and took second place in the European , Post-War Sports Class over two leaders at the Desert Classic Concours D'Elegance in La Quinta, CA

There were many entrants in this class which were made up with various marks. Our 150S FHC will be shown at the upcoming JCNA Western States Event that will be held at Santa Maria,California April 26-30, 2010, hosted by The Jaguar Owners Club.

New Event Highlights 2009


Classic Showcase was invited to display their 1957 Jaguar XK140MC OTS Classic Showcase was invited to display their 1957 Jaguar XK140MC OTS at the 2010 International Auto Show to be held in San Diego, CA from December 30, 2009 to January 3, 2010 at the San Diego Convention Center.



S.D.J.C 45th Concours d’Elegance July 19, 2009 -Hosted by the San Diego Jaguar Club- San Diego Annual Concours d’Elegance at Spanish Landing. Great day to be at the bay, fabulous Jaguars, well attended, great selection of cars and various models. Five of Classic Showcase cars win trophys. Enrique Vila’s XK140 MC Roadster took 1st, Tom Krefetz’s 1967 420 Sedan also took home an award. Three E- types were high-scoring 99 point cars: Ken Smith’s 1967 OTS Roadster took 1st, David Levy’s 1962 XKE FHC took 2nd, and Enrique Vila’s 1962 XKE OTS took 3rd.



2009 JCNA Challenge Championship May 19th - May 23rd - Hosted by the San Antonio Jaguar Club- The San Antonio Jaguar Club (SAJC) is putting the final touches on JCNA’s 2009 Challenge Championship. The event to be held “deep in the heart of Texas” May 19-23 promises to be a fun-filled event for Jag enthusiasts and their families.

Club Jaguar Mexico Annual Concours April 25 -26, 2009

Due to the Swine Flu in Mexico, The Annual Mexico Concorso International Del Elegance has been canceled by the Mexican Government. The Jaguar Club in Mexico had held a private Jaguar Concours that included the showing and judging of their vehicles. The Annual Concorso Del Elegance will be scheduled at a later date.

Note: Pictured above is a beautiful 1947 Jaguar mark IV owned by Julio Ceasar Cuenca R.

JCNA Members at the AGM Annual Meeting in Denver Colorado toured the Cussler Museum on March 20, 2009

Classic Cars owned by Author CLIVE CUSSLER

The Cussler Museum features a fabulous collection of fine automobiles owned by best-selling author Clive Cussler.

Cussler began his collection with a 1946 Ford Club Coupe he purchased after the success of his 1976 novel “Raise the Titanic.” he’s been known to feature his classic cars in his novels.

At the annual JCNA AGM meeting in Denver, Colorado on March 20, 2009, this is a photo of the current JCNA officers and board of directors.

Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance

The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance is an automotive charitable event held each year in March on the Amelia Island Ritz-Carlton Golf Course at Amelia Island, Florida. Rare and elegant cars compete and each entry is examined and rated for authenticity, function, history, style and quality of restoration by a team of judges that includes specialists for each car type

Awarded 1st Place for European Class 1946 to 1974

Classic Showcase won first place for the "European Class 1946 to 1974" title at the 2nd Annual Desert Classic Concours D'Elegance in Palm Springs, CA on March 1, 2009.

New Event Highlights 2008

A Classic Showcase Restoration, Scores 100 Points

at JCCA

Ken Smith's 1967 Jaguar XK E Type was fully restored by Classic Showcase recently scored 100 points in Pheonix at the JCCA event November 8th and 9th. He also recieved an additional honor, the car was named Best of Show out of a very impressive field of cars! Congratulations Ken!

Best Sports Car at the 2008 Concours - Fairfield County Concours(Westport, CT)

The car was named Best Sports Car out of a very impressive field of cars! Congratulations Jan-Gee McCollam!

A Classic Showcase Restoration, Scores 100 Points at JCSNE

The July-August 2008 edition of the JCNA’s Official Journal could not show anything more suited for the front page of a Jaguar aficionado magazine than an on-going 100-Point Winner, Clark Gable’s alloy XK120. This magnificent award-winning relic had to have been worked on, none other than here, at Classic Showcase. We’re happy for Mr. McCollam as he must be one of the proudest owners of any automobile in the world.

Tom Krefetz Brings a Committee of Jaguar Judges to Mexico City

Reading further into the Jaguar Journal, there’s an article narrated by Tom Krefetz, the President of Classic Showcase. It’s quite interesting to learn just how entertaining it could be to participate in a committee of Judges for Jaguar concourses. This particular concourse was held in Mexico earlier this year about an hour’s drive from DF. Tom goes on about how most of the work is hardly “work” at all, if not- just a wonderful time for wining, dining, and celebrating nothing more than just being there. Jaguars, Judging Committees, and midnight tacos- what more can set off a concourse just right? Find out more... -Click Here-

2008 San Diego Jaguar Club Judges Training

Classic Showcase just hosted the 2008 San Diego Jaguar Club judges training session on Saturday June 28th 2008. The judges training session was conducted by JCNA Chief Judge Dick Cavicke. This was a mandatory training session for new judges and existing judges renewing their credentials. New rules were discussed from the AGM meeting of JCNA. This session was to prepare the judges for the San Diego Jaguar Club annual Concours that is being held at the Spanish Landing in San Diego on Saturday July 20th 2008. Mark your calendar and join us for a beautiful day of fabulous cars in a wonderful setting.

JCNA's Golden Anniversary

From Monday, July 28, 2008 to Saturday, August 2, 2008, Jaguar enthusiasts will gather in the beautiful wine country of Colorado located in Grand Junction for the western states celebration of JCNA's 50th Anniversary. The events will feature a slalom, casino night, two Concours d’Elegance, and a rally sponsored by Classic Showcase. All are welcomed. For more information, please visit www.westernstates2008.com.

Classic Showcase's Tom Krefetz Elected to JCNA

On Monday, January 21, 2008, Classic Showcase's Tom Krefetz was elected to the Jaguar Club of North America's board of directors. He will serve as the southwest regional director.

Classic Showcase encourages any Jaguar enthusiast to join the JCNA family. As a member of JCNA, you will enjoy: making new friends, attending social events, driving on local and long distance tours, taking part in challenging rallies, testing your ability in spirited slaloms, participating in Jaguar car shows and Concours d'Elegance, sharing your love of Jaguars, receiving Jaguar Journal magazine and your local club newsletter, taking advantage of our excellent discount programs, receiving maintenace and tech tips to help improve your Jaguar, and joining in the fun. JCNA is a club for you and your family. For more information, call the JCNA office at 1-88-258-2524 or contact the southwest regional directory Tom Krefetz at 1-760-758-6100.

356A Speedster Sets World Record at Auction

During RM's classic car auction at the Biltmore resort hotel in Phoenix, AZ, Classic Showcase's 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster set a world record. It sold for $220,000, the highest auction price ever for this model. Originally a Southern California car, this matching-numbers Speedster found its way to Iowa and, for the last forty years, has remained under the same ownership. As presented, it remains very original and in remarkable overall condition with approximately 74,000 original miles. By all accounts, it has been garage-kept and well maintained throughout its life and very recently received a professional, comprehensive service and detailing at Classic Showcase in Oceanside, California.