15 June 2026
We are delighted to welcome three new Directors to the board to strengthen the team and its future plans - Chris Gorvin, Andrew Martin and Keith Vinten.
Retired automotive professional Chris worked at JLR, benchmarking Jaguars and Land Rovers against competitor products. Well known to the club scene, Chris enjoys owning modern Jaguars including an F-Type and F-Pace.
“While still wearing short trousers I learnt that Jaguar was the best car in the world,” says Andrew. His first Jaguar was a rare manual 4.2 engined MK 10, which brought him into the JDC circa 1989. He’s also an ambassador for the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust.
Meanwhile, Keith’s love affair with Jaguars began when he retired in 2012. During this time, he’s owned XKRs, XFR, XF, Modern S Type, X Type, F Type and currently an F-Pace SVR.
Entries are still being accepted for our annual Concours competition with seven age related classes. Class winners will receive a trophy and, if eligible, an invitation to the prestigious Champion of Champions competition at Gaydon in September. Enter here
Following last year’s launch, the RIWAX Trophy is welcoming owners and their cars in this ‘pride of ownership’ style competition. With impressive detailing kits on offer as prizes, cars of all ages are welcome to take part. Enter here.
Trak Global Security Solutions Ltd (TGSS) is supporting our National Weekend and offering a 10% discount to members on their industry leading, Thatcham-approved, security solutions to protect our cars and help recover them in the event of theft. Use of TGSS doesn’t have to be restricted to your Jaguars as they can fit their products to any car, classic or modern. Visit the Trak Global stand at Brooklands to discuss your needs.
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Hot on the heels of last year’s massive Jaguars of Yorkshire event, Area 62 Yorkshire Coast is staging an even bigger gathering of our favourite cars for what should be one of the highlights of the calendar in the north of England on 27th June. The JDC Events Team will be there to support a show that has everything you would expect… plus a lot more: hundreds of beautiful cars; traders; specialists; music; refreshments, including a bar; 1940s re-enactment groups; and lots more. Join us for what should be the biggest Jaguar show in Yorkshire.
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The JDC will be at Classic Nostalgia, taking place on 18–19 July 2026 at the world-famous Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, one of the oldest motorsport venues in the world – and we’d love you to join us with your Jaguar! As well as being part of the Club’s display, you will enjoy competitive hill climb action, thrilling demonstrations and non-stop entertainment on and off the hill, including star drivers, live interviews and bands, open-access paddocks, quality trade stands and the ever-popular Classic & Sports Car Concours.
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Please join us in welcoming these new members who have joined the JDC in the past month.
JDC Italia (Area 63) celebrated the JDC’s magnificent 70th anniversary in May with an event at a charming farmhouse in the heart of the Roman countryside. Inside a large, renovated barn, a lineup of Jaguars produced from 1948 to the present was displayed among bales of hay. There were also Daimlers on display, with models produced between 1930 and 1980. A large turnout of members, along with their families, raised a toast to this important anniversary of the oldest and most prestigious club dedicated to the British brand. Seventy candles were blown out amid joy and passion for these timeless and indestructible classic British vintage engines. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all at Brooklands for our National Weekend.
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