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I think so. It can't be that complicated, can it? Yes you're visible. Where in Devon are you to? I don't know how many members are down this way but I suggest we leave organising something for couple of days so more people can see this thread and chip in. Then we can find out where everyone who's interested is and settle on a location. After that we could talk dates. Or a mini meeting would be cool. What do you think Shaun, Terry and Paul? I sort of know a chap round town with an S-type and a mate if mine's Dad (who I've never met) has one so I could try and rope them in.

Hi Ralph, It is not too difficult. What you nee to do is Title the Meet on a post which you can pin and start a list, which you can update when you get those interest. Put on the date and the postcode/address of the where the meet will take place and make sure, if a venue such as a cafe or a pub, that you tell the owner/manager that you would like a dozen or so respectable people to visit with their Jaguars on the date. You could propose a tentative date to start with and then take it from there. Good luck Regards, Peter.

Personally I always loved the XJS hard top coupe, not the convertible though. Remember seeing a new one when I was a lad and I always stared with wide glared eyes at its huge long bonnet, large wheels and sweeping back end. Child hood dreams I suppose 😁

Everyone has their favourite, but a little surprised that the Mk2 isn't on the list! Never mind, whilst everybody is falling over their Paddy Hopkirk leather and string driving gloves after the E-type, we'll make off with a XJ220. Happy growling as always

They have, indeed, increased the size of the buildings, Trevor. As recently as a few years ago. The old main halls, including the "red hall" are still in place, whilst the old cafe and shop area is now the Supercar section (including the XJ220) and a couple of small side halls have been added by the old cafe area, including one devoted to the Mini, with a rather clever virtual paint your own Mini item. The Duesenberg still sits in pride of place on the raised dias. There is a nice new foyer area with a good cafe, much enlarged shop and additional exhibition hall off the red hall. Plans are, apparently, afoot to further extend, whilst the restoration and engineering area is way up the back of the site; the test track is still there and used, although my partner says that by the time you have got rolling it's time to stop again if you are doing just one lap......at least that's how it felt in the Wolseley back in the '90s! There is no denying, though, that this is mostly a true museum, unlike the Jaguar Collection at Gaydon which is very much a working collection (except, of course, for the concept cars). Both very much worth a visit (or two, or three!! Well, ok, we have annual passes (via Gift Aid) for both......definitely good value). Incidentally, back to the photos......the one of the Jurassic coast at West Bay includes the white chalet house on the left which doubled as D.I. Hardy's home in the final series of Broadchurch The Helyar Arms Hotel in East Coker (near Yeovil) provided a warm and friendly hostelry with ample parking; they must have thought they were hosting a Classic car event as the XK got a valeting each evening! As always, happy growling

Two panels and a wing mirror, Trevor, and with pearlescent paint needed -- £396 inc VAT. The red minis would be worth a fortune -- all 1960 models, absolutely basis with starter button on the floor no carpets or door trim. My department was number 68, and I learnt to drive a car round the works when it was my turn to use it! Peter.