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A Chapter of the Jaguar Clubs of North AmericaUnder The BonnetNewsletter of theWMJR on the web:Wasatch MountainJaguar Registerwww.cs.utah.edu/ gary/WMJR/July 2011Member Spotlight: Jim and Hermione KlekasHelen of Troy is said to have had a facethat launched a thousand ships, but Jimand Hermione (named for Helen'sdaughter) appear to be on a program tolaunch a thousand cool sports cars.one are both proudly of Greek descent.Jim's father was born in Magna UT, butspent a career in the Army, which ledthe family to serve tours in Germany,Greece and at many stateside locations.After entering the Army as a privateHermione's introduction to thispassion came through her father,who was a car lover owning aMaserati, a Ferrari, a Porsche,and several Alfa-Romeos.A law was finally passed in 1991which allowed the family to sellthe property for what was bythen, worth much less. (Ed.note: please avoid the subject ofGreek / Turk relations when socializing with the Klekas's).She remembers well as a younggirl riding from Salt Lake Cityto Florida and back in a Ferrari330 coupe in the summer withno AC.Jim and Hermione (pronouncedHer-my-o-ne, like the HarryPotter character) have owned 3Maseratis, including his ‘06Maserati Quattroporte, the purchase of which Hermione endorsed because it had a poppingexhaust sound that reminded herof a car her father owned. Hermioneherself drives a ‘09 Maserati GranTurismo S.Greek living in Turkey as the owner of afurniture company that outfitted embassies and other high end venues. Unfortunately the furniture company wasclosed when the Turks booted theGreeks in 1964, and only allowed themto take 1000 per year out of thecountry.during WWII, Jim's dad retired as a FullColonel with 31 years service.In terms of Jaguars Jim first owned a '63E-type coupe and later a '02 XJS VandenPlas, both sold to the same cousin. Theynow own a red '68 E-type roadster, thebonnet of which was shown on the frontpage of the June issue of this newsletter,and is reproduced on page 2.As it turns out Hermione's mother was afriend of Jim's mother since childhoodin Salt Lake City, and Jim met Hermione's parents in Switzerland, where Hermione’s mother worked at the U.S. Consulate, two years before her parentswere married, and one year before Hermione was born.As their names imply, Jim and Hermi-Hermione’s paternal grandfather was aJim comes from a family of 5 -an oldest brother who is a retireddiplomat living in Spokane, asister who is a Realtor in SanFrancisco and who is only 10 ½months older than Jim and hisidentical twin brother. (Ed. note:we hear a lot about productivitythese days, but how about 3 kidson one year?!?)The twin brother Jeff has been with Zions Bank in Salt Lake City for 39 years.Finally, his youngest sister is a highschool Drama and English teacher inSeattle.Jim has a 29 year old daughter whoteaches math at Hillcrest High School.Jim and Hermione have a charming 8year old son Nicholas who we met at the— cont’d on p. 2
Page 2Member Spotlight: Jim and Hermione KlekasCont’d from Page 1Greens' dinnersocial March 19.Professionally,Jim is a RealtorwithParagonProperties, afterspending14years as mainframe computerprogrammer/analyst and 5years as a controllerofawholesale flooring supplier. Hermione is a retired SLCounty librarian. Both are graduates ofthe University of Utah and Hermioneearned a Masters in Library Science fromthe University of Hawaii.Jim would like to call WMJR members'Asnotedabove, Jim andHermione arealready activeparticipants inthe club, having participatedin both theMarch dinnersocial and theMay AntelopeIslandRunwiththeBMCU.attention to the Keep on Rollin concours at Brighton Sunday June 17 noonto 5pm. Registration is 15 advance or 20 day of the event. This event benefits the Christopher and Dana ReeveFoundation and local charities.I'm sure all WMJR members old andnew will heartily welcome them into thefold, and join me in looking forward toenjoying their company on many eventsto come.—Gary Lindstrom
Page 3Jaguar Celebrates 75th AnniversaryWith Impressive2010 Mille Miglia EentryPress Release 4 May 2010Jaguar is continuing the celebration of its75th anniversary with a strong entry atthe 2010 Mille Miglia revival event. Thecompany is represented by a total of 27vehicles from around the world, including an impressive'works team' of classic XK120, C-typeand D-type modelssupported by JaguarCars and the JaguarHeritage Trust.Jaguar's strong representation at the 2010Mille Miglia buildson a long connectionwith the race. Backin 1950, the companyfielded a four-strongteam of XK120s, anda young StirlingMoss took the wheelof a works car thefollowing year.they really belong: competing with otherclassic sports cars on the open road. Thisyear's full representation also provides afitting way to celebrate an importantmilestone for the marque. Furthermore,EventAmong the six vehicles entered as theJaguar Cars 'works team' are three particularly noteworthy historic cars fromthe Jaguar egistration NUB120)NUB 120 was byfar the most successful of the competition XK120swhich, more thanany other model,was the car thatestablished Jaguar'smotor sport credentials. The vehicle was privatelyowned and cam"The Mille Miglia ispaigned by Ianone of the world'sAppleyard,withA 2011 XJ pursues an E-type through the streets of Milanpremierdrivinghis wife Patriciain advance of the Mille Migliaevents, and one where(Sir William Lyons'Jaguar has always felt very much atdaughter) acting as navigator. AfterJaguar is proud to be a joint sponsor ofhome," said Mike O'Driscoll, Managingnarrowly coming second in the firstthe Mille Miglia 2010 with heritage vehiDirector of Jaguar Cars, who will be pievent he entered, the 1950 Tulip Rallycle displays along the route.loting one of the famous C-type racers inin Holland, Appleyard then strung tothis year's competition.gether an impressive run of victories"2010 marks the 75th anniversary of theincluding the Alpine Rally in 1950 andJaguar name, and 75 years of looking"Our association stretches back to the1951, the 1951 RAC Rally, and theforward, designing and building cars that1950s, when XK120 and XK140s were a1951 Tulip Rally. Despite failing torepresent the very best of technical innoregular sight and C-types and even a Dwin the Alpine Rally outright in 1952,vation, design leadership and sportingtype also competed. This year I am proudthe third consecutive run without incursuccess," explained O'Driscoll.to see another very strong contingent ofring a single penalty point earned theclassic Jaguars." he added.first ever Gold Cup for the car!"Since our earliest days, we have beeninspired to design and develop beautifulThe 2010 Mille Miglia takes place over a1953 JAGUAR C-TYPE (Registrationfast cars; cars that stand out and stand1000-mile course starting from BresciaNDU 289)apart. I can think of nowhere better toin northern Italy, mirroring the classiccontinue our 75 year celebrations than atevent which became synonymous withWith its handsome wind-cheating aluthe legendary Mille Miglia, and I looklegendary displays of driving skill andminium body, the C-type brought Jaguforward to experiencing the unrivalledbravery between 1927 and 1957.ar its first victory in the Le Mans 24glamour, passion and motoring heritagehour race in 1951. Two years later, thethat the event is certain to offer all comThe current retrospective format offersthree factory cars finished first, secondpetitors and spectators again this year."an ideal opportunity to showcase some ofJaguar's most famous vehicles whereFamous Jaguars Competing in the 2010— cont’d on p. 4
Page 4Mille Miglia—cont’d from p. 3and fourth, with the winning vehicle driven byRolt and Hamilton beingthe first ever to averageover 100mph. One of 43C-types sold to privateowners, NDU 289 was aproduction car built in1953. It competed in the1953 Mille Miglia drivenby its owner, the Italiandriver Tadini, but retiredduring the race.1956 JAGUAR D-TYPE'LONG NOSE'(Registration 393 RW)This vehicle was the penultimate D-type produced by Jaguar,built in March 1956 for the works racingteam. That year, it won the Reims 12-hour race, driven by Duncan Hamiltonand Ivor Bueb, before encounteringtechnical problems during the 24-hourrace at Le Mans, whereit ultimately finishedsixth (behind the winners Flockhart and Sanderson in another D-typeenteredbyEcurieEcosse). Although Jaguar withdrew from racinglater that year, the vehicle lived on in Americawith the Cunningham/Momo team, and finished third in the 12hour race at Sebring in1957. This vehicle remains one of the mostoriginalD-typesinpreservation, and stillhas the 1956 Le Manswindscreen, passengerseat and door, and even sports the original trade plate registration 393 RW.
Page 5Final Reminder: BAHC and WMJR Classic Sports Car Show and BackcountryTour July 30-31 in Park City8th Street by 8:30AM.“Also if anyone has anythingthey would like to donate for theraffle please bring it the day ofthe event.”Jim Revel has sent along an updated announcement (with registration form) forthis event, which has become the highlight of the summer season for theWMJR.Jim writes “ If anyone would like a professional picture of their car the day ofthe event taken by Joe Morley they needto have their car on Main Street North of
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Page 72011 Classic Sports Car Show & TourRegistration Form
Page 8Event CalendarSaturday July 30Car Show with Bonneville Austin-HealeyClubJim Revel, jimrevel@aol.com, 435-640-3347See information on pp. 5-7Saturday August 13, 2011British Field DayLiberty Park, Salt Lake CityBill Davis, 801-484-2858Saturday August 27, 2011Utah ConcoursThanksgiving PointSaturday September 17 2011Dinner Social at the Cady’s802-731-1599, cadysue1599@msn.comSaturday October 15, 2011Lunch and Drive to Antelope IslandA Little Taste of Britain, LaytonSusan Cady, 801-731-1599cadysue1599@msn.comSaturday October 29, 2011Hallowe’en PartyJ and Kay Jennings, 801-274-2671NovemberPlanning MeetingSelection of New OfficersTBASaturday December 10, 2011Christmas PartyTBAClub OfficersCo-PresidentsSusan Cady, 801-731-1599cadysue1599@msn.comLiz Green, 801-451-5776carousell2@msn.comPast PresidentGlen Hawkins801-253-9878, ghawkins@moog.comSecretary / TreasurerJohn Green, 801-451-5776carousell2@msn.comNewsletter Publisher / WebmasterGary Lindstrom, 801-554-3823gary@cs.utah.eduMembershipDuane & LeAnn Allred, 801-943-9253Chief JudgeDuane Allred, 801-943-9253
Bill Davis, 801-484-2858 Saturday August 27, 2011 Utah Concours Thanksgiving Point Saturday September 17 2011 Dinner Social at the Cady's 802-731-1599, cadysue1599@msn.com Saturday October 15, 2011 Lunch and Drive to Antelope Island A Little Taste of Britain, Layton Susan Cady, 801-731-1599 cadysue1599@msn.com Saturday October 29, 2011
