Christmas 2022
JCN RALLYS
JCNA Rally Committee and Membership Committee UPDATE: A JCNA RALLY is FUN! REALLY! If you like to drive your Jaguar and enjoy the Great Outdoors; If you enjoy the company of folks who like the twisty bits; If you relish the sound of your engine screaming...
In memorium – Jerry Ellison
Gerald L. (Jerry) Ellison, M.D., departed his remarkable life on earth on Friday, January 7, 2022. He was born on April 9, 1938, in Beckley, West Virginia, to Avril M. and Merial Beaver Ellison. He was educated in public schools in Beckley and attended Concord...
Post Concours Thanks
We anticipated it, enjoyed it, and remember it! Can you believe it? We wait two years for the 2021 Carolina Jaguar Club’s Concours and within four days, it’s history. But, what a wonderful four days, even the weather cooperated. The brief period of “English fog” that...
North American Dealer of the Year Award – Hendrick Jaguar of Charlotte
North American Dealer of the Year Award goes to: The JCNA Dealer of the Year Award was first presented at the Annual Meeting in 2000. This award recognizes a dealer for their close relationship with a JCNA club and for their support of and participation in...
Obituary Mellis Richard “Skip” Meyers
Obituary Mellis Richard “Skip” Meyers Mellis Richard “Skip” Meyers (80) passed away peacefully at his home in Whittier, NC after a lengthy battle with Congestive Heart Failure and Mesothelioma. His wife of 40 years and one of his daughters were by his side. He married...
Moss Motor Fest Images
History of the Jaguar
Judge Test and Training. March 2019
Much fun was had by the judges in training this month at the Grandover Hotel. We had a class room setup for everyone to take the test. Lunch was server at 12 in the Grandover restaurant. After we did a practical in the parking lot with a couple of members...
Jan 2019 Meeting
A good time was had by all at the Jan meeting. We ventured out to Hector Castro's shop in Denver NC for a tour of his projects. Hector has been restoring cars since the 70's and specializes in historic Jaguars and SS cars. After the meeting we went for...
2019 Event Overview
Let me start this by thanking you for electing me as the new VP Events. It will be my honor to serve you in 2019. I hope to bring a variety of fun events to the club and to spread them across the state so as to give all our members a chance to meet locally...
From Diane
My term as CJC president ends on December 31st. It has been a pleasure – and an honor. The club will be in good hands with Ted Hill at the helm, or should I say the cockpit. I’ve been privy to discussions about possible upcoming events next year and it’s...
2018 Concours Update (2)
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! We are at T-minus 9 weeks from the start of our 2018 CJC HEAD FOR THE MOUNTAINS Concours, being held from July 12 to July 14! The weather has shifted from snow to rain and 80-90o weather! Pollen is everywhere – and you better...
Brits and the Battle Ship
Sindy and I attended Brits at the Battleship on Saturday in Wilmington . Here are a couple of pictures from our fun day. The one picture is of our new members Stew and Allie King, they took first place in the 1985 and newer division for Peoples choice....
1st Annual Southeast Regional 2018 Concours d’Elegance, Florida. Update
As most of you know, the host hotel for the 1st Annual Southeast Regional 2018 Concours d'Elegance...Florida is Four Points by Sheraton in Punta Gorda Florida. When making your reservations, you may find the hotel is full. For your convenience, I have...
2018 Concours Update
2018 CJC Concours Update Hello, all! The 2018 CJC Concours – affectionately known as “Head for the Mountains” – will be held in Little Switzerland at the Switzerland Inn (www.SwitzerlandInn.com) starting Thursday, July 12 through Sunday, July 15. Doing...
CAT TALES
The February meeting this past Saturday was attended by 53 old and new members at the Starmount Forest Country Club in Greensboro. We enjoyed a talk by Philippe Dorier, regional director, Ferrari Club of America-Southeast about their March 12 VIR event. They are...
Classic Key Fobs
Having bought a couple of key fobs from this small workshop from England I though that these might be a great Christmas present for your loved ones. Many of the items on this site are new old stock and all the leather is handcrafted new. As you will see below this is...
AGM at Leith Jaguar
The elections for 2018 club officers was hosted by Jaguar of Cary on the showroom of their beautiful facility that included the sister brand of Land Rover. The meeting had a festive yet serious atmosphere and was well attended by 40 members included a few...
Hendrick Jaguar. How are they doing?
I wanted to share my experiences so far with Hendrick Jaguar of Charlotte. As one of the newest Jaguar dealerships in the state all eyes are on them as they have replaced the now closed Scott Jaguar. I stopped by the dealership a couple of months ago. Many...
Prototype
Last year, Robert Palm at Classic Factory celebrated the 50th anniversary of arguably the most beautiful car ever made, the Jaguar E-type, by designing the retro-grade Vizualtech Growler E concept. The Growler reportedly was created under the commission of...
August Cat Tales
The JCNA International Jaguar Festival (IJF) is just around the corner – literally – at Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge, Buford, Georgia, October 12, 13, 14. The registration deadline for concours-judged cars is September 15. This will be the first time that...
Cat Tales July 2017
Our 2017 ‘Head for the Mountains’ concours was a resounding success. The weather added to the excitement – will the rain hold off; will it be dry enough to park on the grass, etc. – and, in the end, everything worked out. A huge thank you to Ed Howie,...
Scott Jaguar Charlotte
Announcement from The Scott Family to the members of The Carolina Jaguar Club On June 21, 2017 Scott Jaguar expects to finalize the sale of their Jaguar franchise to Hendrick Automotive Group. Scott Jaguar has proudly represented the renowned vehicle to its automotive...
Route 66 in An E-Type – The Conclusion
Day 9: Shreveport LA to Jackson MS – 217 miles (2769 miles & 12 states overall) Our 2017 Leap of faith tour has come to an abrupt end. We were headed to Birmingham, Alabama when we drove into an active tornado cell outside of Jackson, Mississippi. A large tree...
Route 66 In an E Type – Day 8
Day 8: Amarillo TX to Shreveport LA– 558 miles Texas weather! We woke up in Amarillo to freezing rain – and heard on the radio that snow arrived shortly after we got underway. Having seen enough of I-40, we have decided to take the southern route home via I-20. The...
Route 66 in an E Type: Day 7
Day 7: Weatherford OK to Amarillo TX– 232 miles Sad to say, but today will be our last day of actual driving on the “Mother Road”. We had planned to continue on to Tucumcari NM, but a serious snow storm is now headed that way. Our first stop is...
Route 66 in an E Type – Day 6
Day 6: Miami OK to Weatherford OK– 245 miles Well the sun is back out and it is a glorious Oklahoma day. Terrain has changed dramatically and the road surface has become a bit more harsh. However, the visual sensations are fantastic. No Route...
Route 66 in an E Type – Day 5
Day 5: Cuba MO to Miami OK – 245 miles Hola amigos. We’ve journeyed from Cuba to Miami today – and we didn’t even use a raft! Continuing to explore the same mysterious theme, we stop to photograph a giant rocking chair – where is Edith Ann? While we started out on...
Route 66 in an E Type – Day 4
Day 4: Bloomington, IL to Cuba MO– 93 miles Our first photo stop of the day is to visit another Giant – this one holding a hotdog versus a rocket. There seems to be a theme here, but we are not sure what it is . Now most folks know that Springfield...
Route 66 In An E-Type Day 3
Day 3: Joliet to Bloomington, IL – 93 miles We begin our day with the ritual playing of Nat King Coles “Get your kicks on Route 66” on the IPOD attached to the Jag’s Retro Sound radio. The IPOD will be providing a 60’s soundtrack throughout the journey. Today...
Route 66 In An E Type – Day 2
Day 2: Indianapolis to Chicago to Joliet – 228 miles The sun has reappeared as we start the final leg to the Mother Road. Officially, Route 66 begins in downtown Chicago – and mile zero is at Lou Mitchell’s Restaurant. Route 66 was born in 1926 and the restaurant...
Route 66 In An E-Type Day 1
Day 1: Huntersville, NC to Indianapolis – 575 miles Today’s objective will be to put as many interstate miles behind us as possible. We top off the tank with ethanol-free premium and set off under a beautiful Spring sky. An hour north, the skies open up and we...
Concours Update
We are now only 53 SLEEPS away from our 2017 CJC “HEAD FOR THE MOUNTAINS” Concours, being held from July 13 to July 15th! Planning is finally complete! Particulars below: ROOM AVAILABILITY: Out of the 70 rooms at the Switzerland Inn, there are now only 9 rooms...
Route 66 in an E-type – Really?
It’s been said that, if you can remember the 60’s, you weren’t really there. However, most of us who were there, can remember them pretty well. Of course, it would be hard to forget the almost daily chaos that sent shockwaves throughout the fabric of America. What...
2017 Pinehurst Highlight XK 150
Pinehurst 2017 Highlight. SS 90
Pinehurst Highlight. SS 90 Jaguar. One of very few left in the world. See the article about this car here
CAT TALES APRIL
This is the third version of the Cat Tales. Each time I thought I was finished, something happened that required a rewrite - most notably was the New York Auto Show where the F-Pace won the 2017 World Car of the Year and the design category. Closer to home, it was...
Barn Find E Type
This E Type was spotted at the March Cars and Coffee in Charlotte over the weekend. The owner has joined our club. He's debating whether to restore the car or keep it as is. 38,000 miles and kept in a garage for many years.
NC Based Mechanics.
Below is a list of NC based Jaguar Mechanics. This is by no means a comprehensive list or a recommendation by the club. Just a list. For warranty work or other work and routine maintenance on new or more modern Jaguars: Central and eastern NC: Jaguar of Cary...
Cat Tales February
Could February be the new April? What great weather to put the top down, open the sunroof or simply put the windows down! It’s getting close to that time of the year that we start planning and attending car shows/concours/events. There’s a full calendar of events to...
Happy New Year!
As your newly-elected president, I am thrilled beyond measure and a little daunted by the big shoes of past presidents that I have to fill. It was only ten years ago that my husband, Scott, and I attended our first CJC meeting. It was the holiday weekend in...