JAGUAR’S BIG CATS STRUTT THEIR STUFF AT BRISBANE’S SOUTH BANK - Display Day August 21st 2005

 Words by:  David and Kate McKnight

 There were over 140 Jaguars looking their finest, all on show for this year’s Jaguar Drivers club of Queensland Annual Display Day and Concours.   

The sunny city aspect and Brisbane River provided a glamorous backdrop for the classic cats of Queensland as they settled into their model types along the shores of the Cultural Forecourt.   

Approximately 6000 people passed through South Bank to view the Jags that had travelled from far and near to be on show.  

South Bank praised the organisers and JDCQ for the professionalism of the display and its organisation. The Jaguars looked sensational, and the club members themselves were great ambassadors for the JDCQ as they welcomed the many thousands that passed through to admire their classic and modern vehicles.

 It was a privilege to award the prizes to the competitors, and a delight to find that a number of new members have taken on the Concours with a great deal of skill and dedication.  

The debut of The Road Class category and restructuring some aspects of the competition seemed to generate some new enthusiasm for concours.  30 cars entered the competitions, which is a great show of support.   Changes and modifications with a uniquely Queensland approach were developed to encourage more club members to show their cars and participate in concours competitions. In recent years entries in concours had been falling away, so it was important to take a fresh look at how to bring back regulars to the fold, and to welcome in new enthusiasts.   

 The d’Elegance field this year gave members the chance to experience underside judging. Three had entered in this category. It was a wonderful effort to see these fine cars fully prepared, however it seems that underside preparation deters many rather than encourages them. This is even more evident when the other categories of d’Etat and Road Class were filled to capacity.

 With concours it important to always give members opportunities, and be ready to review and welcome changes that foster an enjoyable, equalised and inviting competition.   The JDCQ couldn’t be happier with the participation in concours this year.  It is a credit to the club members, and we thank everyone sincerely.

 It is important to thank the organising committee, the judges and the army of volunteers who did a great job. Each one of them put in 110 percent, making the day a spectacular event to remember.  Also too, our register secretaries did a champion job in gathering their groups together for display, with members bringing along cars not often seen, and it was a privilege to have them with us on Display Day.

 On behalf of the JDCQ, thanks to our major sponsor Brisbane City Jaguar for their generous support and use of their service department hoists for the underbody judging. The sponsorship given by Brisbane City Jaguar is greatly appreciated and it is hoped that next year we can enjoy their support and assistance again.

 Thank you to the team, and the members. It is hoped that everyone enjoyed the day and will support it again next year.

 David and Kate

JAGUAR DRIVER’S CLUB OF QUEENSLAND 

2005 CONCOURS RESULTS

d’ELEGANCE

Trophy                                    For                                          Winner                        Car

 The John Bryson Trophy       Outright Winner                      Tony Herald              1984 XJS coupe  

( car of the day )                              

 The Mal Longmore Trophy       Highest scoring E-Type John Caruana               1962 E-Type series 1 roadster

 UK Motors Trophy XJ Class    Highest scoring XJ or XJS    Tony Herald           1984 XJS coupe

 JRA Trophy for Mk 1 & 2        Highest scoring Mk 1or 2      Wallace Bishop     1963 Daimler 2.5  body style

d’ETAT

Trophy                                    For                                          Winner                        Car 

Jaguar Magazine Trophy      Outright winner d’Etat                  George Frame              1999 S-Type 

The Go Tow Trophy            Highest scoring  modern sedan     George Frame              1999 S-Type

d’ETAT & d’ELEGANCE

Trophy                                         For                                          Winner                        Car

 Charlie Grant Memorial        Most original car                    George Frame              1999 S-Type

Perpetual Trophy

 GBC Enterprises Jagcare     Best paint finish                         Robin Kup-Ferroth       1965 E-Type series 1 roadster

Perpetual Trophy                                                                                                         

 Brian Pleash Trophy            Most improved in concour         Chris Marsh                   1984 XJ6 series 3

GENERAL

Trophy                                                                                    Winner                                    Car

 Age X Distance Award                                     Keith Milner from Toowoomba             1949 Mark V

 Shannons Peoples Choice                                                 Paul Campbell                    1969 E-Type coupe

ROAD CLASS

Trophy                                                                                    Winner                        Car

 Outright Winner / First Place in road class                             Wallace Bishop            1964 S-Type

 Second Place in road class                                                    Stuart Dawson             1998 XK8 convertible

 Third  Place in road class                                                       Colin Galley                 1986 XJ12 series 3

 Torque Underwriting Trophy     for best debut performance    Stuart Dawson             1998 XK8 convertible

 Best Paint in road class                                                           Stuart Dawson            1998 XK8 convertible

 Best Interior in road class                                                        Colin Galley                1986 XJ12 series 3

 Best Engine Bay in road class                                                  Wallace Bishop           1964 S-Type

d’ELEGANCE GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE AWARDS

Award             Score               Winner                        Car

Gold                 95.46               Tony Herald                 1984 XJS coupe

Silver                88.34               Wallace Bishop            1963 Daimler 2.5

Silver                87.65               John Caruana               1962 E-Type roadster

d’ETAT GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE AWARDS

                        Award             Score               Winner                        Car                    

                        Gold                 92.8                 George Frame              1999 S-Type 

                        Gold                 92.7                 Richard Oliver              1993 Daimler V12 

                        Gold                 92.0                 Russ Thompson            1996 X300 sovereign 

                        Gold                 90.2                 Robin Kup-Ferroth       1965 E-Type roadster 

                        Silver                89.4                 Peter Finn                     1996 X300 sport 

                        Silver                88.8                 Paul Edwards               1965 E-Type coupe 

                        Silver                88.8                 Wallace Bishop            1986 Daimler V12 

                        Silver                86.4                 Barry Cranitch              1990 XJ40 

                        Silver                85.8                 Chris Marsh                 1984 XJ6 series 3 

                        Silver                81.5                 Ian McKinney              1969 E-Type coupe 

                        Silver                80.0                 Terry bailey                  1971 E-Type coupe 

                        Bronze             77.6                 Jim Bowden                 1967   420 sedan

ROAD CLASS GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE AWARDS

Award             Score               Winner                        Car

Gold                 90                    Wallace Bishop            1964 S-Type

Silver                83                    Stuart Dawson              1998 XK8 convertible

Silver                81                    Colin Galley                  1986 XJ12 series 3

Silver                80                    Paul Campbell              1969 E-Type coupe

Silver                80                    John McDonald            1971 E-Type coupe

Bronze             79                    Wallace Bishop            1972 E-Type roadster

Bronze             78                    Bruce Raines                1988 XJS convertible

Bronze             76                    West Evers                   1989 XJS convertible

Bronze             74                    Clive Arnold                 1965 E-Type coupe

Bronze             73                    Keith Milner                 1949 Mark V

Bronze             71                    West Evers                   1990 XJS convertible

THANK YOU TO OUR DISPLAY DAY SPONSORS FOR 2005

 We thank and recommend the following companies for their generous support of the Jaguar Drivers Club of Queensland’s Annual Concours and Display Day.  We hope our club members support these wonderful companies also.

 Our Major Sponsor

Brisbane City Jaguar

07) 3248 9499

Brisbane’s Leading Jaguar DealerAnd Authorised Service Centre

 John Gill & Co Pty Ltd

“The Timber Man”

Gordon Smith

Jaguar Enthusiast

 Wallace Bishop Jewellers

Fine Jewellery and Watches

AJG Spares

Recycled Jaguar parts

 The Jaguar Workshop

Service for Classic and Modern Jaguars

 Darra Welding Works Pty Ltd

Engineering and fabrication specialists

 Tint-A-Car Milton

Quality car window tinting

Kilkenny Rose & Associates Pty Ltd

Financial planners, superannuation consultants, and life Insurance Brokers

 Flair Essentials

Fashion accessories

 British Cat Components

Jaguar parts and recycled spares

 Auto body Service

Body work restoration and repairers

 The Sharemarket College Pty Ltd

Expert tuition in share trading

 D & M Car Repairs

Service and repairs for all Classics

 Go-Tow

Car carrying services in South East Qld

V & A Spiteri

Specialist parts for Classic Jaguars

 Jag World

Service & restoration for Classic Jaguars

 Shannons

Insurance for Classic Cars and

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