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Jaguar Still Leads the Way

The XK Coupe has been named the “Car of the Year” and “Luxury Car of the Year” at the UKTV People Awards 2006, beating off 15 other contenders including offering from Mercedes, Maserati, Porsche, BMW, Lotus and Volvo. Incidentally, since the XK went on sale in March this year, Jaguar has taken 9000 orders and delivered 5000 cars worldwide, as well as picking up eight prestigious awards. Looks like we’re not the only ones that think its Gorgeous!

E-type in Extras

Did anyone spot a cameo appearance by a rather wonderful E-type being driven by Jonathan Ross (passenger Ricky Gervais) in Episode Six of the BBc Comedy, Extras?

What did Ricky have to say about the experience?

"I'm not a brave man. I like to be safe. I like comfort, peace and quiet, and rule sress out of my life. So why did I do a scene in which I have to be driven at high speed in an E-type jag, while laughing and smoking a huge cigar? If that's not bad enough, my designated driver was well-known TV personality and reckless fop Jonathan Ross. He knows I don't like roads, so he tried to frighten me at every opportunity. He terrified me a couple of years ago in his own sports car laughed like Sid James every time I shouted, " Jonathan, slow down!" I don't want to sound like Jeremy Clarkson, but the E-type jag is built for looks, not comfort and handling. Just like Jonathan. (I'm not sure what that means, but it sort of works.)"

Quote taken from "Ricky's All-Stars", The Radio Times, (5 September 2006)

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New Blood!

We are delighted to wlecome two new representatives to the Club, John Morris, who will be looking after UK Oxfordshire and Evert Van Breeman who will be our representative for South Africa. We wish them every success in thier new role.

Seconds Please!

We are all saying a big Happy 2nd Birthday to the E-type Club. So what have been our highlights?

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November 2006

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USA / Canada

We were amazed to find out that 35% of visitors to our website hail from Canada and the US of A! To celebrate this fact, we have launched a dedicated USA / Canada section.

To help build this page, please send us your profiles, pictures of your cars and information about any events taking place on the other side of the pond.

Question Time in The E-type

E-type specialists K & N Classics will be answering your questions in a brand new column in our Club magazine, The E-type.

If you have a practical or technical question about any aspect of E-type maintenance, repair or restoration, then please send it to Malcolm (malcolm@e-typeclub.com). The best ones will be answered in print!

It’s your chance to put the experts to the test!

E for Events

Bookings are already rolling in for next year’s E-type Tour, The Loire Chateaux Experience, which takes place 7 – 13th October 2007. For those of you interested in participating, a full itinerary can be downloaded from our Events Pages and more information is available from Louise Shaw (events@e-typeclub.com).

You might also like to tune into our pre-tour blog to learn more about the activities on offer and the areas we will be visiting (updated monthly).

Get an E in History

Ever wondered what your car’s history is? Want to become part of the historic record of your car? Is the E-type you remember still in existence? Well, why not visit www.xkedata.com. This online database has a stunning 8,483 e-types recorded. Find out if yours is there. Add it if it isn’t!

Want to know even more about the cars on xkedata – then watch out for Roger Los’s monthly column in The E-type magazine.

October 2006

We are delighted to Welcome Tim Clark as our new Representative for California. Tim and his wife Bonnie are planning a whole program of events for 2007. Keep watching this site for details!

Norman Dewis of Jaguar - Developing the Legend

Norman Dewis is, quite simply, a Jaguar legend. After joining Browns Lane in the 1950s he worked as Chief Tester on high-profile projects including the development of proto-type and production cars including XK 120s, C-types, 140s, D-types, 150s and the stunning E-type itself. Norman was also an accomplished racer and drove at Le Mans for the Jaguar Works Team.

December 2006

Norman Dewis of Jaguar by Paul Skilleter with Norman Dewis, relives Norman’s fabulous Jaguar career with disarming honesty and humour. The E-type Club is delighted to offer members copies for the special launch price of £59.95 (plus post & packing at regional rates). To order your copy please contact Lyndsey at the Club office on Tel: +44 (0)1584 781588, Fax: +44 (0)1584 781630 or email:

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Jaguar Scoops More Awards

Jaguar’s fantastic year continued into November with success at the “Scottish Car of the Year Awards”. The new XK Coupe picked up awards for both Car of the Year and Sporting Car of the Year at the glittering occasion.

Ian Callum, Jaguar Design Director, who was kind enough to give members of the E-type Club a very personal insight into the history of Jaguar Design at a especially organised function this October, collected the Sporting Car of the Year award and described himself as immensely “proud to have led the team that created the award-winning XK”.

Welcome New Club Representative!

December 2006

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