The Jaguar Enthusiast Podcast

Keeping the worldwide Jaguar community in touch

Episode 19: David Bagley takes us behind the scenes at Salon Privé
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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.

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Episode 16: Meet Fiennes Restoration and part 2 of Philip Porter in conversation
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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. 

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Episode 13: Mike Wilds and his journey to driving in F1
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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. 

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Episode 12: Kevin McCloud on car design and a crucial FBHVC survey
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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.

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Episode 8 An eight litre XJ6 speed record car and the future of JEC Racing
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Episode 8 An eight litre XJ6 speed record car and the future of JEC Racing

The future of JEC Racing with Colin Porter and JEC member Kevin Bourne tells us all about is S3 XJ6 that he has built with the sole intention of breaking a land speed record! It's a monster and features an 8.73 litre Quad Cam V12 and is capable, we hope, of breaking the record of 226 mph at Elvington Airfield near York.

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Episode 6 Martin Brundle part 2 and Nigel Woodward from Classic Motor Cars
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Episode 6 Martin Brundle part 2 and Nigel Woodward from Classic Motor Cars

In this podcast, hear the concluding second part of our interview with the voice of Formula One, Martin Brundle. We pick up the story at the point where Martin has left F1 and returned to TWR Jaguar ready to win the 1990 Le Mans 24 hours. Martin Brundle also recalls the quite emotional moment where he raced alongside his son, Alex and gives us his thoughts on where F1 is headed for the rest of this year, in a post-COVID-19 season.

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Episode 5 Martin Brundle part 1 and tips for protecting your car in storage
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Episode 5 Martin Brundle part 1 and tips for protecting your car in storage

In this podcast, we have the one and only Martin Brundle on the show, with the first part of his conversation with Richard West.

We talk to Hamilton Classic’s Alastair Flack for his professional tips on car care and storage during lockdown hibernation. Plus, we have news of an amazing competition to win a pair of stunningly gorgeous cufflinks from Classic Motor Cars, Bridgnorth and Icarus Originals. They are made out of the metal from pistons out of a genuine E Type engine!

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Episode 4 News on E10 fuel and the history of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club with Graham Searle
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Episode 4 News on E10 fuel and the history of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club with Graham Searle

This week, we learn the latest on E10 fuels with FBHVC Chairman David Whale and in a special interview with Graham Searle, explore the history of the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club from the last 36 years with some of Graham's personal highlights.

Plus Richard West remembers more motorsport memories - in particular why Jaguar appeals so much to him and we answer your technical questions.

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Episode 1 Win Percy interview and Le Mans 1990
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Episode 1 Win Percy interview and Le Mans 1990

Our star interview is none other than Win Percy, the Jaguar racing hero who won multiple touring car championships and raced at Le Mans with TWR Jaguar. In the first part of our conversation, Win describes how his racing career began, the circumstances that lead to him meeting Tom Walkinshaw and his first impressions of the Group A XJS.

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