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05 November 2024

Driving Notes - Mid-Month Newsletter from The Jaguar Drivers' Club
Classic Motor Show Preview

Come and see us at the Classic Motor Show

We’re very excited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Classic Motor Show at the NEC this coming weekend – and would love for you to join us.

Use the JDC code to get £4 off adult day tickets when purchased in advance of the show.

Held 8-10 November, you will find the JDC in Hall 1, the first hall on the left-hand side when you arrive at the NEC, and we are in the bottom left--hand corner from the entrance. Just look for the banner hanging from the ceiling and you’ll find us with a stunning array of cars, as outlined below, and a very warm welcome!

Celebrating the E-Type

Celebrating the E-Type

To mark 50 years since the last E-Type came off the production line, we are celebrating this iconic model in style thanks to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust(JDHT). We will have the very first Series 1 OTS (77 RW) off the production line and the very last Series 3 (HDU 555N) to be built, showcasing the full story from beginning to end.

XJR-5 Group 44 racing car

With its striking white and green livery, the XJR-5 Group 44 racing car that started the Le Mans campaign for Jaguar in 1984. Thanks to JDHT for loaning us the car.

F-Type 5.0-litre 550bhp Supercharged AWD

David Rodgers’ 2017 F-Type 5.0-litre 550bhp Supercharged AWD is proof of how much fun you can have with a road going car on the 4-Hills and Sprint Championship.

Nigel Webb’s striking evocation of the 1955 Le Mans winning D type

Staying with Le Mans, Nigel Webb’s striking evocation of the 1955 Le Mans winning D type is bound to turn a few heads.

Champion of Champions winning 2010 XKR 75

See the Champion of Champions winning 2010 XKR 75 and meet owner Richard Arnold on the JDC stand in Hall 1.

Classic Motor Show advert
Tim de la Fosse Tim de la Fosse joins James Tetherton’s XJS in the Meguiar’s Club Showcase with his XK120, winner announced 12noon on Sunday.
Russ Swift’s SS 100 Go and vote for Russ Swift’s SS 100 in the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership competition. Winner revealed 2pm Sunday.
1977 XJC-R Restomod Check out Iconic Auctioneers two-day sale including a 1977 XJC-R Restomod built by specialists Tom Lenthall Ltd, offered with no reserve.
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Getting to the NEC

Pre-booked parking costs £13.95 per car. Paying on-the-day costs £18.95 per car and you could be subject to queuing. Alternatively, park in Resorts World and spend £20 in one of the cafes, restaurants or shops, and they’ll validate your parking to just £3 for the day.

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