On Thursday, May 6th at 12:00 noon, several members from the San Diego Jaguar Club as well as an individual from the Los Angeles Jaguar Club caravanned and met up in Malibu, California at the Rosenthal Malibu Estate for the all new Jaguar XJ ride and drive experience. The style, features and engineering that has gone into this vehicle are absolutely superb in every degree. We encourage anyone in the market for a luxury sports sedan to take a good look at the Jaguar XJ Sedan.

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Classic Showcase would like to see what you have been doing. If you have a vehicle you are restoring or are just plain proud to show off, please submit your photos to webmaster@classicshowcase.com as a .jpg attachment and we will add them to our next newsletter.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Every component has been rebuilt or replaced in this vehicle by Classic Showcase. No expense was spared in this correct and proper restoration to the highest standards. The craftsmanship is superb as well as the fit. The 3.8 engine rebuilt to factory specifications, rebuilt carburetors, clutch, all new brake parts, drive shaft balanced, restored shocks, new suspension, under carriage rebuilt, new wire harness, gas tank restored, rebuilt fuel pump, all electrical components, gauges, knobs, switches rebuilt, rescreened or replaced, seat frames restored, replaced stone guards, new triplex windshield, new drip panels, new exhaust system, rear end completely rebuilt as well as the transmission. No details have been overlooked. Our upholstery department craftsman custom made and installed an all new proper interior including carpet, panels, dash and seats all redone in its proper materials. A lot of time was spent on detail and quality throughout the restoration process. This is one of the finest examples in the world. The fit, attention to detail and craftsmanship is to its highest level. This is a candidate for all future Concourses. A DVD of the restoration process accompanies this car. Complete with Heritage Certificate, this Jaguar is a total Show car. You can own this freshly restored E-type and campaign it during the upcoming season. This was built as a champion show car. It is highly collectable and rare. A great investment!

  This 1961 Jaguar Mark II 3.8 Sedan is a wonderful car that will soon complete its process of a complete comprehensive restoration by Classic Showcase to a Show/Driver level, no expense being spared. This Mark II Sedan is complete with books and records. It is matching numbers and comes with a Heritage Certificate of Authenticity. This restoration includes the following: The vehicle was fully disassembled and photographed. Body stripped to bare metal, metal worked the body, doors, bonnet and boot, then fitted to the body, epoxy sealed and painted, color sanded and buffed to perfection. It has received new rubber, seals, grommets and gaskets, trim and bright work replaced or re-plated. A new proper interior including padding, carpet, panels, dash and leather seats were custom fitted and installed by our upholstery department. The engine was re-built to factory specifications matching and calibrated. It is rare with its power steering and period correct AC that has been restored. Sound detuning was installed to insulate against heat and noise. This will be one of the finest restored Mark II examples available.

Our Aston Martin was well maintained and cared for. It received recent restoration services at Classic Showcase where it was body fitted, metal worked, color sanded and buffed, had a recent mechanical service and full vehicle detail. It is very original with a wonderful patina. This fine motorcar is finished in its original DuBonnet Red paint. The interior has new natural tan Garrett leather throughout. A rare option, the Wabasto sunroof operates as it should and is large enough to allow plenty of sunshine into the cabin. This gem is also equipped with the rare power steering option. The instruments have been rebuilt by Nisonger in New York and they all function accurately. The massive 4-liter straight-6 cylinder engine was rebuilt by Norwood of Dallas and is an engineering marvel. It produces 282hp at 5500 RPM thanks to twin overhead camshafts and triple SU carburetors that have been recently overhauled.

This special XKE is being restored for a customer to include upgrades of heavy duty insulation, aluminum radiator, modern cooling fan, pointless fuel pump, adjustable shocks, 5 speed transmission, stainless steel exhaust system, porcelain manifolds, wider 205/70/15 tires, hidden cut-off switch, smaller 15” wood-rim steering wheel and an upgraded digital radio. This will be a true performance car and we are excited to complete this restoration soon!

This 1963 Chrysler 300 Convertible is a wonderful car that is soon to complete its process of a comprehensive restoration to the highest level. The restoration of this vehicle includes the following: Fully disassembled and photographed the vehicle. Body was stripped to bare metal, metal worked,  fitted all body parts and chrome, epoxy sealed, primered, painted base coat, clear coat, color sanded and buffed to perfection. New rubber, seals, grommets and gaskets, all trim and bright work will be replaced or re-plated. A new proper interior including factory stamped pattern and door panels are being installed as well as a white convertible top. The 413 engine and transmission and all mechanical components are being restored or replaced. The vehicle will also receive all new glass, new exhaust system and a rebuild of the rear end. A great deal of time will be spent on detail and quality throughout the restoration process. Commonly known as the Pace Setter, this 300 will be an outstanding example.

Maintaining Your Classic for the Summer Season

Before starting your Summer journeys in your classic car, do a vehicle inspection and check-up before you put it on the highway. Make sure to check the following:

• Look under the car on the ground to check for any fluids that may have leaked.
• Check and change fluids as needed.
• Check gasoline. If old, drain and replace.
• Charge battery, check or replace as needed.
• Check air pressure on all tires, don't forget the spare.
• Check to make sure that bolts and all hardware and suspension points are tight.
• Check radiator anti-freeze level and note the color of the fluid. It should be a bright green. If not, it may need flushing and changing.
• Check engine performance for possible need of a tune up,
  carburetor and timing adjustment.
• If there are any noises or low oil pressure when you start the car, be sure to consult your mechanic before driving it.

In the Next Issue: Bonhams & Butterfields, RM and Gooding & Company, Russo and Steele and Mecum Auction Results from Monterey and Pebble Beach.

Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and Carmel by the sea photos in the next issue.

Updates on Restorations in progress.

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