Pictures from XJ40 testing, courtesy of Ed Abbott
XJ40 30th Anniversary meet Dunkeld Scotland 28th & 29th August
As some of you will have seen, there is to be a XJ40 30th Anniversary meet in Dunkeld Scotland, on the 28th and 29th of August. it has been advertised in the magazine.
This was the location of the original press launch of the model, so has historical significance
Venue
Dunkeld House Hotel
Blairgowrie Road, Dunkeld, Scotland, PH8 0HX, United Kingdom
TEL: 01350 727771
This event has snowballed in recent months form a somewhat smaller meet to something far bigger and more involved.
It did start off as a one day event, but with so many offers of support and guest speakers we have extended it to two days to make the most of the opportunities.
We have at least 45 confirmed bookings so far, with more being added frequently now.
All bookings need to be made by emailing annandhoward.hunt@btinternet.com
The event will start around 2.30 pm on Sunday 28th, but i am hoping to confirm a full itinerary very shortly.
this has recently been extended, to fit additional speakers/ guests.
Monday 29th August 2016, will be a full day of activities.
I would advice arriving my Midday is possible on Sunday 28th, so there’s time to mingle and chat with other members before everything kicks off.
There will be time for some drinks around the bar in the evening!
More exciting news. we have just had a confirmation that we will have two members of Jaguar Heritage attending, with the two XJ40s from their collection. the last ever 40 (Solent Blue M reg 4.0 Sov), and a 3.6 XJ6.
We have confirmed well known Jaguar guest speakers, including members of the original XJ40 launch team, with talks and presentations, about all things XJ40. including some exclusive never before seen test footage of the XJ40 during pre production testing! We also expect to have some of the journalists who were present at the original event. We will be driving the original press test routes too, in the surrounding areas, so we will get a real flavour of how the original launch went.
Presentations/ Attendance confirmed from
Ed Abbott- Development Test Engineer XJ40, 1978-85
Paul Skilliter- Journalist and Jaguar historian/ regular contributor the JE mag.
David Marks- XJ40 Guru/ Tech
Jim Randle- Ex Jaguar Engineering Director XJ40, will give a talk (now aged 80!)
Peter Taylor- Press Car Manager XJ40 Launch, will give a talk
Howard Hunt- Project Engineer, Press Cars
Please note, if budget does not allow, you can find other accommodation elsewhere nearby and simply attend the day time events, but of course it would be nice to have everyone under one roof. But there are options potentially. Please research this yourself though.
We have negotiated favourable rates at the hotel (Dunkeld House)
for the 29th August 2016
A double occupancy room including full Scottish breakfast, 3 course dinner and coffee breaks during the day will be £167.
Single occupancy will be £143.50
Other nights
we have rooms at £149 double occupancy and £134 single occupancy, again including full breakfast and dinner.
For those not wising or needing to stay over the cost will be £38.50 per person, for the dinner and the coffee breaks per day.
Please note those who may wish to book late, close to the event, its important to note there's a maximum of 90 guests that can be accommodated in the function room for dinner. Currently there are still spaces, but this may change as time presses on, so please try to book asap, if you would like to secure a space.
For those who have asked, its not a Black Tie dinner, just normal smart/casual.
Let me know if you require any other specific details.
Its also helpful if anyone booking can confirm with me when they have booked, as its easier to keep a running total that way, rather than keep asking the hotel.
Here's looking forward to a one off very special XJ40 event!
Update on the itinerary:
The event is taking place over two days with the itinerary as laid out below*
Sunday 28th August:
2.30pm Guests start arriving at Dunkeld
(special XJ40 and Jaguar parking areas have been requested, including for non-residents arriving in their
Jaguars)
4.00pm 'Meet & Greet' in Garden Room
7.00pm Dinner
8.30pm Talks/Presentations
10.30pm Close
Monday
9.30am Driver briefing for road run
10.00am Cars start to leave on road run
11.30am Nominated coffee stop
1.00pm Nominated lunch stop
2.30pm Return to Dunkeld for mid-afternoon tea
4.00pm Talks/Presentations
7.00pm Dinner
9.00pm After dinner Talks/Presentations
Tuesday
Guests leave in their own time after breakfast.
*These times and itinerary may be subject to change
