by Lorraine Givney, JDCQ Capricornia Register
As the sun rose on 28 May, eight JDCQ Jaguars and two Daimlers purred their way to the much-anticipated Classics by the Coast at Bell Park, Yeppoon.
This bi-annual event, run by All Classic Motor Club, is a wonderful opportunity for members of JDCQ Capricornia Register to share their passion for all things motoring – particularly Jaguars and Daimlers.
The crisp morning gave way to a stunning day with plenty of sunshine to bounce off chrome and meticulously polished paintwork while Capricornia Register set up an elegantly diverse display surrounded by three hundred and forty-four other cars and motor bikes.
A substantial crowd of motoring enthusiasts streamed past, admiring the exhibits.
Neale and Bobbie Miller’s silver 2003 Jaguar XK8, 2 Door Coupe was popular for its sleek road-hugging lines.
These members of eighteen months, started their Jaguar driving days as octogenarians – it’s never too late to fulfil a motoring dream.
Next car along was Garry Behrendt’s 2004 XJ6. Gladstone member, Garry is also restoring a 1964 Mark II – maybe we’ll see it at a future Classics.
Russ Ostwald showed his splendid Cabernet Mica 1998 X308 XJ Sport, purchased a couple of years ago.
Without the very rear mufflers, this car boasts a rich rumble. XJR mesh grills and chrome wheel arch trims give it a unique pizzazz.
Paul and Judy Brooks set up a welcoming display alongside their splendid Mark II 3.4L 4 Speed, bought on ebay in Feb 2017.
Several years of skilful restoration work by Paul have definitely been worth the effort.
The Mark II was the first sedan made by Jaguar and some admirers noted that it’s the model that Inspector Morse drove.
A White 1955 Jaguar XK 140 SE, was shown by John and Gail Newton of Yeppoon.
John had this eye-catching two-door imported from America in 2016.
He stripped it down to the last nut and bolt then performed a classic chassis upward restoration.
Father and son members, Trevor and Troy Anderson established a dazzling Daimler domain flanked by the big cats.
Trevor, a Rockhampton member of about fifteen years, chatted with curious enthusiasts about his blue 1963 Daimler SP 250 (Dart) 2.5ltr V8 5 Speed – modified.
Troy’s Midnight Blue 1963 SP250 Daimler also sat behind the Daimler banner.
The original Daimler paint colour delighted passers by as it shifted from purples to deep blues depending on the light.
Chris and Marlene Millard had their splendid Metallic Black 2005 Jaguar X350 XJR Supercharged 4.2 litre V8 on display.
This luxurious touring car has a high performance six-speed 6HB26 ZF automatic transmission and is speed limited to 250 kmh.
An E Type, which might be familiar to readers from our May article, added a vibrant splash of red to the display.
Steve Williams’ 1969 Series 2 4.2 litre 2+2 E Type was a 2015 purchase, the polished appearance of which belies its ongoing restoration status.
JDCQ hopes that visitors to Classics by the Coast enjoyed our exhibits as much as we enjoyed chatting with you about them.