
The Jaguar Enthusiast Podcast
Keeping the worldwide Jaguar community in touch

Episode 30: A Guide to Touring with your Jaguar
On this episode of the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club Podcast, we speak to Kieran Line from Scenic Car Tours about some of the tours, adventures and driving holidays on offer through the club.
Kieran gives us the latest on travelling in the post-COVID world and how he expects the travel industry to be affected by Brexit.

Episode 29: Former editor of Auto Express on Jaguar’s future
On this episode of the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club Podcast, former Editor of Auto Express, James Batchelor gives his frank and honest opinions on where he feels the future of Jaguar lies during turbulent and difficult times in the motor industry globally. Can Thierry Bolloré protect the brand from the ravages of the post-COVID world and can Jaguar innovate fast enough to keep up with the technology demands of the public?

Episode 28: Paul Fox of Woodham Mortimer on market trends
Paul Fox joins us to introduce Woodham Mortimer, a high-end restoration company that has a huge amount of expertise and passion for Classic Jaguars. Paul explains some of the sales trends they are seeing, what the hot buys are currently and how their customer base is changing in what they are looking for in a Classic Jaguar.

Episode 27: Geoff Johnston shares his life with Jaguars and top tips for track days
Geoff Johnston is one of the leading lights on the regional club scene within the JEC. Geoff works tirelessly to run his regional meets covering Birmingham and the West Midlands and leads a region that could be described as one of the busiest in the UK.Growing up in Birmingham during the 1960s and 70s, Geoff worked hard to achieve his goal of owning Jaguars. Join him for a walk down memory lane as Geoff recalls his earliest memories of Jaguar and shares stories from the fantastic experiences he has enjoyed from nearly three decades within the club.

Episode 26: An award winning XK120 home restoration
Tim de la Fosse celebrated the completion of his XK120 restoration at Blenheim Palace on the Jaguar display at Salon Privé. The car caught the judge’s eye for its incredible attention to detail and the passion that Tim clearly had for the car and its painstaking restoration. Tim shares that same passion with us on the podcast this week, as he talks us through the project and some of the challenges it presented him with along the way.

Episode 25: Restoring an XK140
On this episode, we speak to Jim Potts, a serial home car restorer who is currently undertaking his biggest challenge yet, the restoration of a Jaguar XK140! Jim chats us through some of the challenges he has overcome along the way and the history of the car he has uncovered during the rebuild.

Episode 24: Racing a Jaguar on a budget with the JEC
On this episode, we chat to JEC Racing's Mike Seabourne about how he took a Jaguar XJ40 saloon that he bought, ready prepared for racing for just £3,000, and started a successful career with some great championship results. Mike shares his tips for success when getting into club racing with a Jaguar for the very first time.

Episode 23: Nick Cliffe, Shropshire and Welsh Borders Chairman and testing at Pembrey
On this episode, we find out more about the JEC regions as we meet Shropshire and Welsh Borders Chairman Nick Cliffe and explore is fascinating stories with Jaguars, how he became involved in regional meetings and some fascinating cars he has owned and jobs he has had to do to afford them!

Episode 22: Jaguar club racer - Michael Holt
his week, we speak to one of the bets known characters from the JEC racing paddock, Michael Holt. 'Holty' to his friends, his known for his successfully campaigned XJ6 and his spicy sausages! Listen to find out more..

Episode 21: The man that built a Jaguar C-type
Ron Siddle explains his passion for the Jaguar C-type and how his love for the model lead him to build his own, which is now highly regarded as one of the best replicas in the country. Ron tells us some of the challenges he met along the way during the build and how he has adapted the car to suit regular use and modern driving.

Episode 20: Make your Jaguar shine with detailing tips from Meguiars
If you want to know how to get your Jaguar to really gleam then this podcast has all you need to know! It’s not just about polishing, but also protecting and treating your Jaguar’s paintwork in the right way. Master detailer, Dale Masterman from Meguiars joins us to explain how he treated member Greg Lyttle’s X Type and to pass on some of his top tips and techniques for you when detailing your own Jaguar.

Episode 19: David Bagley takes us behind the scenes at Salon Privé
David Bagley started Salon Privé 15 years ago with his brother Andrew. Since then, the event has grown into one of the world renowned Concours D'Elegance contests, putting the UK on the global stage alongside Chantilly, Villa D'Este and Pebble Beach. This year, JEC members are invited for a special display, so we take a look behind the scenes at the event with the co-founder himself.

Episode 18: Part 2 of Memories from Coventry with Rob Jenner and how to save money with JEC membership
Wayne Scott continues his chat with former Chairman of the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club, Rob Jenner about his memories of the club and also how his love affair with Jaguar began, XJ40s and his fondest memories from club life.

Episode 17: Memories from Coventry with Rob Jenner in conversation.
Wayne Scott talks to an ex-Chairman of the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club, Rob Jenner about his memories of the club and also of growing up around the motor industry in Coventry.

Episode 16: Meet Fiennes Restoration and part 2 of Philip Porter in conversation
Wayne Scott talks to Philip Porter, from Porter Press about his life with Jaguars and we meet new club partner, Fiennes Restoration.
David from Fiennes Restoration , a new JEC Partner takes us behind the scenes of one of the best restoration companies in the country.
Wayne Scott concludes his in depth conversation with Jaguar publisher Phillip Porter by discussing one of his most famous books, the definitive history of the Jaguar E Type.

Episode 15: Philip Porter and a lifetime with Jaguars plus win an XK Coupe!
Phillip Porter talks to Wayne Scott about his life with some historically important Jaguars. We tell you how you can win a Jaguar XK Coupe via this very podcast!

Episode 14: Mike Wilds part 2 and Tom Robinson’s race prep diary begins
On this Podcast, we conclude our fascinating conversation with club member and former-F1 driver Mike Wilds. This week we pick up the story at the point where Mike has arrived in F1 and learn about how he progressed to Group C Racing, winning the championship for Ecurie Ecosse.

Episode 13: Mike Wilds and his journey to driving in F1
On this week's Podcast, we speak to ex-F1 driver Mike Wilds about how he built his career as a racing driver throughout the 1960s and 1970s from humble beginnings, where his love for Jaguar came from and how he recovered from a nasty crash that hospitalised him early in his career.

Episode 12: Kevin McCloud on car design and a crucial FBHVC survey
In part two of our chat with Kevin McCloud we explore his Jaguar collection further and also ask how he balances his work on green and ecological initiatives with his passion for cars. Paul Chasney, Research Director for the FBHVC explains the need for all enthusiasts to take part in a critical survey being conducted on behalf of the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs.

Episode 11: Kevin McCloud's Jaguars and the website helping you plan motoring holidays
On this week's Podcast, we speak to a Jaguar fan who is a household name having spent nearly 25 years on our TV screens as the presenter of Channel 4's Grand Designs.
We also speak to Andrew Fawkes from Petrolheads Welcome on how they have created a website that helps those with cherished cars find hotels that keep your Jaguar safe.