The Jaguar Enthusiast Podcast
Wayne Scott
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Episodes (109)
Episode 85: Part 2 of our behind the scenes tour of SNG Barratt
In this episode, Wayne Scott continues his in-depth tour of the behind the scenes workings of Jaguar parts supplier, SNG Barratt.In this second part of our tour he concentrates on the areas of the business that are developing new parts to keep old cars on the road. From 3D printing to skilled craftspeople fabricating parts by hand we explore all aspects of reproducing and improving parts for classic Jaguars. We also have a poke around the old presses and visit the workshop of Peter Stant to explore how they test parts in real world conditions, on real cars. The tour ends in the design department where scanning and computer modelling is being utilised to create small production runs of complex components. We even pop in to see the IT department as well, which is larger than you might imagine! This podcast is a must listen to learn more about how unavailable parts are being made in collaboration with the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club to ensure good supplies of parts long into the future.
Episode 84: A behind the scenes tour of SNG Barratt
In this episode, we have the first part of our behind-the-scenes tour of SNG Barratt. Wayne Scott pops in for a day at SNG Barratt to have a snoop around the warehouses, workshops, and offices with Julian Barratt for a detailed look behind the scenes at the one of the largest suppliers of Jaguar parts in the world. In this episode we meet Julian at the front desk at SNG Barratt’s UK headquarters in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. He takes us through the warehouse to walk us through the technology employed to search, store, pick and dispatch parts across the world. After that, we head up to the Lucas Lab where genuine heritage Lucas parts are still being made by a British team of craftspeople.
Episode 83: Behind the scenes at Tom Lenthall Limited
This week, we go behind the scenes at another Jaguar specialist, this time it is Tom Lenthall. In this in depth interview, we chat about Tom's early beginnings in the industry, his tales from behind the scenes working at a main dealer and some of the commonalities between Fords and Jaguars of that era. Plus, we discuss Tom's take on where the industry for classic cars is heading during these times of great change.
Episode 81: 2023 Jaguar events preview
We gather together to the whole team behind the events, TrackSport sessions and office operations at the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club to meet the people behind the scenes and get an exciting preview of what is to come in 2023. If you want the full low-down on exactly what the club is offering members for events this year, then this is a MUST listen.
Episode 80: Touring with your Jaguar in 2023
On this episode, Kieran Line joins us from Scenic Car Tours with Richard West, Chair of the JEC Events Committee to give us an update on what we need to know about touring with our Jaguar abroad this year, including green cards and low emission zones, plus a run through the exclusive packages on offer through the club in 2023. Also, Richard gives us a heads-up on a special event being planned to celebrate Le Mans in the race's centenary year at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon.
Episode 79: Top Tips to get better car insurance
In this, episode Wayne Scott puts your questions on the new Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club Insurance scheme to Dave Youngs from Peter James.It's fair to say we gave him a good grilling on your behalf!They cover it all, from how member to member cover works to whether or not your garage must be made of bricks! Plus learn all about reinstatement cover, breakdown, multi-car and modern Jaguar cover and how the new insurance scheme benefits the club and its members.
Episode 78: Behind the scenes at CBR Restorations
In this opening episode of the new series , Wayne Scott reviews what has happened over the past few months within the club, before getting on the road to meet Andy Waters, founder of the specialist restoration business near Wolverhampton, CBR Restorations.Andy shares his incredible journey from striking out as a young apprentice, through to building globally successful Concours D'Elegance Jaguars, rescuing E-types from rallies and working with TV and magazines to produce restorations for all our favourite shows and personalities.Then, after a brew in the workshop we head out to poke around what is on the ramps and truly get behind the scenes at CBR Restorations.
Episode 77: David Rooney on working for Jaguar Quality Control
David Rooney worked for Jaguar between 1980 and 2004 in Quality Development at a pivotal time for the company. In this magical interview, David takes us behind the scenes at Jaguar and shares his memories and stories from working alongside the greats like Sir John Egan, Jim Randle, Norman Dewis, Peter Taylor and David Fielden. In this trip behind the factory doors at Browns Lane, David speaks with Wayne Scott to share his memories on how he arrived at Jaguar after a career at Lucas and Triumph and how he worked on improvements to the XJ6 series 3, XJ40 and XJ-S. He also explained the differences that arrived with the dawning of the Ford era and also the improvements that Sir John Egan brought to the ailing company to turn it around during the 1980s. Today, David is a volunteer at the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust and also at one time, owned two Jaguars previously supplied to Bob Knight. Sit back, relax and take this journey with us behind the scenes at the Jaguar plant at Browns Lane. Plus we hear from Matthew Davis on how his season racing his Swallows Racing prepared Jaguar has played out so far.
Episode 76: 2022 Events Preview SPECIAL
On this episode, we gathered together some of the guys from the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club events team to give a preview of all the exciting events still to come, here in the UK over the next few months. If you are still looking for exciting things to add in to your Summer car events diary - then this is a MUST LISTEN!
Episode 75: Launching the new Jaguar European Rally!
In this episode of the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club Podcast, we hear from James Blackwell, Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club General Manager at the Brooklands Swallows/Jaguar centenary event. Then we look ahead to a superb season of tours this year with Pete Allen who unveils the details of an exciting new event, The JEC European Rally! This will be held this September in the Dordogne. It's an event that promises to bring together the Jaguar family from across Europe in a superb, but affordable, long weekend of driving, exploring, eating, enjoying wine and meeting new friends. What's not to love?
Episode 74: Jaguar Mark 2 vs S-type
In this episode of the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club Podcast, we are back with the long-awaited and much anticipated first episode in series 3! Wayne Scott catches up with Richard West on what has been happening with the JEC since the last series, including all the details on Tracksport and the first event at Mallory Park. Plus a preview on some of the interviews we are expecting to bring you in the coming weeks before an update from Tom Robinson on Swallows Racing and we compare a MK2 race car to an S-type at Mallory Park.
Episode 73: The team review of the year
A Merry Christmas to everyone in the Jaguar family across the world. It's been a turbulent year, it's fair to say, but overall lots to celebrate throughout 2021 despite the restrictions brought about by the on-going pandemic being ever-present. To round of the year that was, Wayne Scott has assembled some key members of the team that run the club to look back over the high points and low points of the last twelve months.Join us as we re-live 2021, look back on what the Jaguar community achieved and look forward to an exciting new year. it's quite a long podcast this, so grab a stiff drink, put your feet up, sit back and join us for a good 'ole natter.
Episode 72: Meet Jo Ramirez - F1 legend, Jaguar fan.
This week we have true F1 royalty joining us. Jo Ramirez began his career working for some great car brands including, Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini. In motorsport he worked alongside Dan Gurney, Ken Tyrell, Emerson Fittipaldi and had his career kick-started by none other than Juan Manuel Fangio.Jo was coordinator of the McLaren Formula One team, including during the infamous Prost–Senna rivalry of the late-1980s. But also worked with David Coulthar, Mike Häkkinen and of course, Ron Dennis. Today, Jo Ramirez has retired to enjoy his love of Jaguars and is an honorary member of the JEC in Andalucia.
Episode 71: Memories from TWR Jaguar's Chief Engineer, Alastair MacQueen - Part 2.
On this week's podcast we continue with TWR Jaguar's Chief Engineer, Alastair Macqueen.In part 2 , he reveals just what went wrong in 1989 and how he blamed himself for the team's loss to Sauber that year and how he turned it around for the 1990 win. We also discuss his life after Jaguar with McLaren, Bentley - who he took to the win in 2003 and MG Lola. Finally how he ended up working with Justin Law at Pike's Peak and what his thoughts are on the future of motorsport. Also, Richard West shares his memories of working with Sir Frank Williams.
Episode 70: Memories from TWR Jaguar's Chief Engineer, Alastair MacQueen - Part 1
On this week's podcast we have true Jaguar motorsport royalty joining us to celebrate the fact that we have reached 70 episodes!Alastair's motorsport career began in the late 1970’s and in 1980 he joined Eddie Jordan Racing. A successful partnership with Martin Brundle in Formula 3 followed before he moved to TWR Jaguar in the late 1980’s. He became Chief Engineer to the successful team that took the Le Mans 24 Hours race honours in 1988 and 1990. In this interview he spills the beans on some of the stories from behind the scenes of that great era in Jaguar's racing history. Also, Richard West returns with the Hall of Fame, this week discussing the career of a legend, Davy Jones.
Episode 69: Could planting trees really keep our Jaguars on the road?
On this week's podcast we explore how a new carbon balancing scheme recently announced for car clubs, classic car owners and events can help us to enjoy our classic Jaguars guilt free. Not only that, but help raise awareness around the minimal impact that the classic car world has on climate change to educate the public and prevent the scapegoating of a movement that contributes minuscule and thus easily offset-able levels of emissions. Tree planting and carbon off-setting specialist Tom Worthington from Tree-V joins us to explain, debate and discuss the future for the classic car movement. Also, Richard West returns with the Hall of Fame, this week discussing the career of a legend we sadly lost this week, Tony Dron.
Episode 68: Everything you need to know about E10 and the future of Fuels
On this week's podcast we take stock on the past three-months since E10 was introduced as the standard grade of fuel in the UK and debunk some of the myths that have circulated around historic vehicles and ethanol in fuels.Nigel Elliot has served over 40 years in the industry developing fuels and is now the Fuels Specialist advisor to the FBHVC. On this podcast we examine what the future has in store for fuel supplies and how we can live with Ethanol in fuel going forward. Also, Richard West returns with the Hall of Fame, this week discussing the career of one of his motorsport heroes and former boss, Ron Dennis.
Episode 67: Tony Dowe, former MD of TWR and Jaguar Racing USA in conversation.
This week’ the podcast returns with a very special guest who was pivotal to the success of TWR Jaguar.Tony Dowe shares with us some of the incredible behind the scenes stories from that era of his career and gives us a unique insight into the phenomenal racing success of TWR Jaguar in the late 1980s, early-1990s.
Episode 66: Castle Combe Track day special
On this week's podcast we take a slightly different format as we go out 'live' from the JEC track day at Castle Combe.Wayne wanders the paddock meeting some of the familiar faces to hear about how much fun people are having on circuit with a huge variety of Jaguars. We hear from Tom Robinson who gives us a tour of his race car, plus Matthew Davis from JDHT, JEC Chairman Ray Searles who has really been bitten by the track day bug. We also speak to Debbie Edwards who shared the amazing story of her rally E-type plus much, much more.
Episode 65: How to buy a Jaguar
On this week's podcast Darren Gilling from club partner Bawns UK who shares his tips from many years of experience on how to avoid the pitfalls of buying classic cars. He discusses what you should look for to avoid online scams, how they inspect cars and also discusses market trends and where he sees values rising the most. A fascinating insight into an important topic. Plus, we induct a legend into our Hall of Fame as we look into the story of Roy Salvadori with Richard West.
Episode 64: A year in motorsport review with Colin Porter
On this week's podcast Colin Porter joins us to review the 2021 season of racing from the JEC Race Championship. From the early uncertainty brought about by Covid to the moment that spectators were allowed back - we look back over it all. Plus, we preview what the big battles are set to be at the season climax held at Mallory Park next month. We induct an ex-TWR driver David Leslie into the Hall of Fame and Tom Robinson gives us a blow by blow account of last week's round at Snetterton.
Episode 63: LIVE at Veterans @ Heritage with Mission Motorsport
On this week's podcast we join the JEC Oxfordshire Region for their Veterans Day at Bicester Heritage. With cars provided by the regions members and the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, hosted by Mission Motorsport it was a memorable day for everyone. We also induct ex - TWR driver Derek Daly into the Hall of Fame and Matthew Davis gives his thoughts on the last round of Jaguar racing at Cadwell Park.
Episode 62 - The Bronx to Jaguar with Joseph Limongelli
On this week's podcast we travel across the Atlantic to meet our good friend, Jaguar advocate, TV presenter and author Joseph Limongelli - or 'GTJoey' to his friends! During this fantastic chat, GTJoey explains how a young lad from the Bronx made his way up in life, driven by the urge and ambition to own a Jaguar someday. He achieved that with bells on and now chats about the future of the movement with us as well as continuing to write books and create video content to raise money and awareness for the homeless veterans of Long Island. We also induct Jaguar F1 driver, Pedro De La Rosa into the Hall of Fame and MD of the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, Matthew Davis gives his perspective on the last round of racing at Cadwell Park.
Episode 61: Young Jaguar Enthusiasts with Scarlett Orr
On this week's podcast we hear from the incredible Scarlett Orr who is not only working towards securing the future of the JEC through her leadership of the Young Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club, but also through her burgeoning career as an aero-dynamicist looks set to also influence the future of motorsport. In this conversation Scarlett reveals her ambitions for the young members section of the JEC and also reveals some exciting news regarding the NEC Classic Motor Show. We also induct Jaguar F1 driver, Eddie Irvine into the Hall of Fame and Tom Robinson takes us behind the scenes with racing action from a very dramatic and damp Cadwell Park.
Episode 60 : Miniature Jaguar Masterpieces with Amalgam models
This week, the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club Podcast delves into the world of master craftsmen and discovers how the world's finest modes are made at Amalgam models in Bristol. Some of these masterpieces cost more than the average family saloon so just who invests such money in models? We find out with Sandy Copeman. Richard West inducts Roger Clark into the Motorsport Hall of Fame and Tom shares his race preparations for Cadwell Park