18 December 2025
On behalf of the JDC Chairman, the board and all the team at the Jaguar Drivers’ Club, we’d like to wish you and yours a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. The JDC office will close at midday on Christmas Eve and reopen on Friday 2nd January 2026. Any emails sent will be answered when the office reopens.
The JDC has created a digital archive of every issue of Jaguar Driver magazine since the club’s launched the magazine in February 1958. All 785 magazines, from issue 1 to issue 785, have been scanned and are now online at jaguardriver.co.uk for members to enjoy. The very first issue had a welcome from the Club’s President and Jaguar founder Sir William Lyons. He congratulated the club on the growth of its membership to 1,500 in such a short time and said, ‘the future prosperity of the Club is assured’. Browse the archive here.
Please join us in welcoming these new members who have joined the JDC in the past month.
2026 is all about our 70th anniversary and moving the club forward into its next chapter. As part of our celebrations, we can exclusively reveal our 70th anniversary logo. Expect to see some limited-edition anniversary merchandise in our shop in the coming months.
We’ll also be sharing more details about our National Weekend, held 11th and 12th July, with discount codes for hotels and dinner tickets on sale in the New Year.
We can also confirm that the JDHT will be bringing some special cars from its fleet to Brooklands on Sunday 12th July, and will be offering passenger rides to those who wish to enjoy this unique experience. Again, a list of cars along with details of costs and how to book will be on our website early next year.
As of 1st January, the JDC will no longer offer a ‘print only’ membership. This is to encourage everyone to use our website as well as enjoying the magazine. We are also discontinuing our family and single memberships. Going forward, we’ll offer one category of membership with all the family welcome.
Book your tickets for the NEC Resto Show The JDC will once again have a stand at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 20-22 March 2026. Book your tickets using the code: CCJGDRVM6 for the best discount. If you’d like to display your car, please email tony.merrygold@jaguardriver.co.uk. Find out more here
The next Jaguar Spares Day will be held on Sunday 12th April at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. Ticket prices are once again held at £10 and can be purchased in advance, making them a great Christmas present. Traders – take advantage of our early bird offer if you book before end of 2025. Find out more here.
