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Hi... Ive been searching the forum and indeed the web in search of some help and information regarding what stardards are needed to enter my xk8 into either pride and joy or concours sessions at show. i havent had much luck as to date in finding much information. I would welcome any info input from members / winners of the classes as to what is required, what preperation they undertake etc. I would also welcome more write ups in the magazine on this topic, im sure many members would find this of interest.
I would like to bring my 1997 xk8 upto standard and would be good to have some info to work towards.
Many thanks in advance

Hi,
At the risk of over-simplification and bringing on the ire of my concours colleagues, I think you'll find the pride and joy class of competition pretty straightforward. The P & J class has always recognised that many members use their cars for considerable mileages yet still like them to have smart appearances. Hence, the object of the competition (like the main concours) is to have a car which is as close to or better than the condition it left the Jaguar factory. Essentially, the difference is in the standard of cleanliness and detail expected from a car in regular use compared with one used for little other than travelling from one competition to the next. That said, these days, the standard of cleanliness of some cars in daily use sometimes approaches that of the main concours cars! However, a car in P & J is unlikely to be heavily marked down because a stray under bonnet washer has a different surface finish from a fresh out of the factory example. As competition in the P & J class has grown over time, the judges have had to become pickier to find winners. There can't be an absolute standard for cars in regular use; everything has to be relative in the sense that last year's winning standard may not be good enough this year and so on. Good luck with the polishing! Mike.

Hi Pedley many years in concours and p&j would be willing to discuss finer details please send me a PM for contact details
Tony Ridge

Tony thanks for this, your expertise in preparing cars for concours is well known throughout the JEC , pedley give Tony a call you will find the information invaluable

Many thanks for the help surgested so far. I have PM the member with the offer of help.
Im still finding my way arounf the forum and its working !