I bought my first Jaguar in 1981 — it was a 1974 XJ6L and I subsequently joined the JDCA in 1982. During the following 40 years I owned 10 more Jaguars, my favourites being the MK2 race car together with the ex-Bob Jane MK2 race car which I co-owned with the late Ian Cummins. I currently own a 1985 XJS, a 1996 X300 sport and a 2003 4.2L XJR.
During my time in the JDCA I helped start and run the Illawarra Register; for some years I was the Head Concours Judge; I was Club Plate Registrar for 29 years and have either been sweep or a competitor in every Mountain Rally except this year due to conflicting events. I was awarded Life Membership of JDCA in 2009.
I have been a self-employed Automotive Engineer specializing in Jaguars and other British vehicles since 1975. During this time, I won the National Concours twice with my XJ6 in 1984, after driving it to Perth, and again in 1985 in Wollongong. Over the years I have built many concours winners for customers.
I have 3 married adult children and 6 grandchildren from the ages of 2 to 21. I have been married to Kerrie for 28 years and living in the Southern Highlands for the past 24 years. Kerrie and I organized several weekend jaunts into the Southern Highlands on behalf of the Illawarra Register in the early 2000s.
I am looking forward to continuing my involvement with the Southern Highlands Register and organizing what I hope will be interesting, informative and friendly register runs.
