| San Antonio Jaguar Club 16th Annual Alamo City Concours d'Elegance Tom attended the 2008 San Antonio Jaguar Clubs 16th Annual Alamo City Concours d’Elegance held in San Antonio, Texas October 3rd and 4th at the Dominion Country Club. Very elegant and exclusive, it made a perfect setting for the vintage Jaguars. |
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| JCNA Bod Preview for San Antonio 2009 Challenge Championship d’Elegance Some of the JCNA Board of Directors were able to take a tour in a van, escorted by Brian Blackwell, of downtown San Antonio to see the venues and sites where activities will be held for the upcoming championship next year. The following is a tentative outline of activities and dates for next year. Tuesday, May 19th Reception and Registration at the historic Menger Hotel, across the street from The Alamo. Wednesday, May 20th Rally and Tour. Thursday, May 21st JCNA Slalom. Friday, May 22nd The Challenge Championship Concours d’Elegance will take place on Main Plaza in historic downtown San Antonio. In the evening there will be cocktails and the Concours Awards dinner at The Menger Hotel. Saturday May 23rd, a continental farewell breakfast before everyone’s departure. |
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| Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival November 1st and 2nd, Tom attended the Concours d’Elegance and Motoring Festival at Hilton Head. It was very established and impressive with their honored selection of cars from the very early era pre- 1916 or “Brass Era”. The cars were marvelous! Other categories included Micro cars, Performance vehicles, European luxury, Hot Rods, Orphan Marques, Classics, Racers, and Motorcycles. An example of the unique cars on display was the Best in Show Winner, for this year, which was a 1928 Packard 443- very impressive! |
The Red Jaguar 1963 XKE OTS is owned by the VP of JCNA Dick Maury who has owned this car since 1973. He performed the restoration himself in his garage.The car has been SE champion in the JCNA since 2004 when Dick started showing it. In 2006, it scored high enough to be third in the country with a average score of 99.97. He showed it at the Hilton Head Concourse in 2005 and won Best in Class. In 2008, Dick returned and scored a Second place out of 11 cars. (The first photo is the 1963 XKE OTS). |
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| Worldwide Auction, Hilton Head SC November 1st, Tom attended, consigned and sold a number of cars at the Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction that is presented by Worldwide Auctioneers. The current economic conditions were present in everyone's mind however, uncertainty did not seem to hold back several big sales. Regardless of an apparent economic slowdown in the United States, high quality cars are still showing to be an excellent investment. |
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| 1957 Jaguar XK 140 MC DHC Completion |
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| The 1957 Jaguar XK 140 that we are pleased to show you, is our most recent completion of a comprehensive restoration to a wonderful original Jaguar. The owner of this vehicle will be proud of showing his superb example in any Concours d’Elegance. This is a 30,000 original mile vehicle that was restored back to the way it was when it left the factory. We restored the car to a high level keeping in mind its originality. A 140 MC DHC is a very rare and collectable car. |
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| 1960 PORSCHE 356 B COUPE Completion |
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| Classic Showcase just completed this comprehensive restoration to show driver level on a very original matching number Porsche 356 Coupe. During the restoration process, attention was given to details with superb craftsmanship. We hope that you enjoy these photos. The car is being offered for sale at the upcoming Russo & Steele Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, January 16, 2009. |
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| Q: Tom- I am retired and leaving the country to travel throughout Europe for the next year. Can you advise me on what I should do to prepare my vehicle for long term storage? –Bruce, CA A: Bruce- The gasoline should be drained out of the gas tank and fill the radiator with antifreeze. The car should be put on blocks or jack stands. You should put a little bit of Marvel Mystery oil in all spark plug holes. You should remove the battery from the car and charge it on a battery tender. Or you can leave in the battery and disconnect it and leave it on the tender. I recommend removing the battery. Inflate the tires to maximum tire pressure. Lubricate the door rubber and pivot points, hood hinges, and trunk hinges. If the car is a convertible, store it with the top up. Polish the car and cover the car with a nice clean car cover that is clean underneath as well to protect the paint. |
| Q: Tom- My wife and I are in the market to buy a classic car. We have heard about the auctions and we were wondering where you suggest we buy a car from; an auction or an independent seller?- Bill, WA A: Bill- Auctions and independent sellers are both good sources to buy quality classic cars. You really should do your homework to know about the type of car that you are buying, know the value of the car, and it is important to understand what is correct and proper. If you are buying the car from an auction, make sure the auction is a reputable auction. If you buy the car from an individual seller, or the original owner, always ask if they can provide documentation and receipts from service and history of ownership. Again, do your homework about the car so that you know the person is being truthful about the car. It is always best to have a buyers inspection performed by a reputable company on the car you would like to buy. |
| Q: Tom- With the economy being weak, are collectable classic cars holding their value?-Earl, NY A: Earl- Yes the number one quality collectable cars are holding their value very well and there are no signs of this changing. Classic cars are a good investment for the collector. The classic car market is strong for high quality vehicles. |
December 19-20 |
Las Vegas Fall 2008 Collector Car Auction Las Vegas, NV |
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January 11-18, 2009 |
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Scottsdale, Arizona |
January 16 |
Automobiles of Arizona Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa Phoenix, Arizona |
January 17  |
The Scottsdale Auction |
January 16-20 |
Sports and Muscle in Scottsdale
The Charity Preview Gala that begins on Wednesday night will benefit the Phoenix Children's Emily Center . The 8th annual auction will begin Thursday at 10 a.m. and go to Sunday. For more details, visit www.russoandsteele.com . |
| January 19-20 |
Race and Sports Car Auction 2009
Be a part of this 2nd annual event held at the Concord Cabarrus Arena. Featuring race cars from all racing series including NEXTEL CUP, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Sports Cars and Classic Cars! Visit www.kruse.com for all details. |
Jan.20-25 |
Palm Beach Cavallino Classic, Palm Beach FL www.cavallino.com |
| January 24-27 |
Scottsdale 2009 Be a part of this gigantic event to be held at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. Visit www.kruse.com for a list of events. |
| Jan.30-Feb.4 | Rallye Monte Carlo Historique, Monte Carlo MCO |
| February 6-8 |
Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale
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February 8  |
Drive to Rose Canyon Cantina - Second Sunday of every month. |
| February 8-9 |
2009 Hawaii Auction
This Inaugural Event is being held at the Hawaii Convention Center . Contact Kruse at www.kruse.com for more information. |
February 12  |
Fiesta Hotel Americano , Veracruz Time Speed Distance rally from the Gulf of Mexico to the mountains of Cuernavaca, the City of Eternal Spring. Rally ends with a banquet at the Hotel El Camino Real Sumiya, and another rally begins the next morning to Acapulco! Full information from the 'Announcement 2009' link on the event website. |
February 14  |
San Antonio Jaguar Club Road Rally This 10 hour road rally from Veracruz , on the Gulf of Mexico , will eventually end in Acapulco on the Pacific Ocean two days later. Half of this 2 day event ends in Cuernavaca , Morelos. See the website for more information and online entry at www.jcna.com . |
February 21  |
Motorcar Portfolio Tour February 21, 2009 12:30pm Motorcar Portfolio is located in the McKinley Grand Hotel in downtown Canton Ohio at 320 Market Avenue South. Motorcar Portfolio specializes in the sale of unique classic and collector automobiles and currently has about 75 cars in inventory. After the tour we will head upstairs and have lunch in the hotel restaurant. For more information about Motorcar Portfolio and driving dire... click for more... |
February 22-24  |
Palm Springs Exotic Car Auction
Our February sale is just around the corner. Book your lot number now for best placement. In November we added a Friday night sale and still sold out of lot numbers so don't wait...enter your vehicle now! Visit www.classic-carauction.com for full details. |
| March 1 |
Sunday Drive to Flo's at Chino Airport - First Sunday of every month. |
March 7  |
European Collectibles Open House Visit http://www.europeancollectibles.com for complete information. 1665 Babcock Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 |
| March 8 | 3rd Annual So Cal All-Porsche Swap and Car Display - To be held at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim |
| March 13-15 | Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance |
| March 14 |
Automobiles of Amelia Island
The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, Florida |
| March 19-21 |
Rocky Mountain Jaguar Club
2009 Annual General Meeting Crowne Plaza, Denver |
| April 4-8 | Copperstate 1000 |
| April 9-11 | West Palm Beach 2009 -
Barrett- Jackson West Palm Beach FL www.barrett-jackson.com |
| Don't let the winter months cause unnecessary damage to your classic. If you plan to store your classic this winter, follow these simple precautions to keep your baby safe and happy. |
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1. Drain the petrol. If you do not, then add a few drops of additive so your gasoline in the tank will not break down or go bad and cause problems to the carburetors or fuel pump. Marvell Mystery Oil is an amazing product and you'll find it works wonders. To add oil to the gas, put a small amount into the cylinders. 2. Disconnect the battery. If it is very cold, remove the battery completely and place on a trickle charger. 3. Place your vehicle on jack stands. This will save your tires from getting a flat spot from sitting. If you don't have access to a stand then slightly over inflate the tires to compensate for the amount of time they won't be in use. 4. Make sure the car has plenty of anti-freeze. 5. Keep your classic in a dry environment; if possible a climate controlled one. Never store a car on the dirt. When wet it can cause rust. Always try to park your car on the pavement. 6. Finally, give her one last polish, put a car cover on, say your goodbye, and put her away until you are ready to take the scenic route again. |
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sales.usa@sngbarratt.com 1-800-452-4787 |
 www.xks.com Toll-Free: (800) 444-JAGS (5247) International: (805) 544-7864 |
 www.pca.org 1-703-321-2111 |
 www.porsche356club.org |
 www.ferrariclubofamerica.org 1-800-328-0444 |
 www.ferrariownersclub.org |
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