- THE JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB IN SPAIN GOT TOGETHER AGAIN ON SUNDAY 2ND JUNE, WHAT A FABULOUS DAY IN ALL RESPECTS
- PERFECT WEATHER FOR TAKING THAT CHERISHED CLASSIC OUT ON THE ROAD
June 3, 32013.- Back to restaurant Los Almendros in Torrellano this time, the huge car park makes it easy to organise the Big Cats into an impressive display. Not such a big turnout this time (the curse of the summer visitor and the “snow birds” returning home), but we still had 16 beautiful examples of Jaguars automotive engineering and 37 people for lunch. May I take this opportunity to thank all those that attended especially the new members. I would also like to express my gratitude for the response to the request for donations towards club funds and the enthusiastic buying of past issues of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Magazine. A total of 82.20 Euros was raised. While I am on the subject of “thanks”, a big thank you to Ian for all his hard work in organising the events.
The superb selection of Jaguars at this meeting would make the pulse of any “petrol head” race. The line up also attracted a lot of admiration from other people visiting the restaurant line. Chris Fox bought along his beautifully restored red XK120 from the 1950’s, whereas at the other end of the scale was a superb example of the new XK’R’ drop head and a new XKF. We were also graced with two E Type drop heads which both attracted a lot of attention. XK8’s, XJ’s, a fabulous gold XJS Convertible and Ian’s (Events Manager) beautifully polished S Type, just coming up to it’s 10th birthday but still looking like new were just a few of the complete line up.
Here is the deal of a life time, I have just heard through our contact at Jaguar Diplomatic Sales here in Spain that for non EU residents, who may holiday in Spain, they can purchase the new Jaguar F Type for 55,000.00 Euro’s, that is a saving of 30,000.00 Euro’s, unfortunately there is a catch, the car will be registered on a Tourist Plate and it can only be used on Spanish roads for a total of 90 days in any one year. Contact me for more details.
Our next meeting is on Sunday the 14th July, something special this time “ A Country Cruise”. We will be visiting Restaurant La Torretta near the town of Elda. Members will have the choice of meeting at Los Almendros in Torrellano and then travelling in convoy to La Torretta or meeting at the restaurant. La Torretta is a small country restaurant that takes pride in the quality of the produce used. A culinary experience that you will not forget. I have negotiated a special price for the members of 23 Euros per head. Details of the menu and arrangements will be finalised nearer the time, but in the meantime please let our Ian know if you are interested in attending. Another date for your diaries, Saturday 14th September, JEC Spain has agreed to support the Royal British Legion in their Poppy Day Appeal, this will include a cruise out to The Manor at Pinoso – not an official JEC Meeting, just a run out to help support a great cause. Other events for this year include a visit to a golf club and a presentation on taxation for expatriates including vehicle historic registrations.
The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club is the largest of the worlds Jaguar Clubs, apart from joining in the fun at the meetings, members also benefit from a glossy 132 page A4 monthly magazine, Jaguar spares department and a technical advice service second to none. If you live in Spain and own a Jaguar you should be a member of The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club. The JEC in Spain is organised by Eric Arnold and Ian McMenemy. Eric can be contacted by email at jaguarspain@outlook.com or by phone on 609931647 or alternatively check out the JEC web site www.jec.org.uk Our Events Manager, Ian McMenemy can be contacted at McMenemy@JEC-events.com.
Text and photographs by: Eric Arnold
