commemorative charity run in wexford 15th may

salysol

For those of you who might be interested,we will be holding a commemorative charity run in aid of the Hope centre.
this is predominantly a Jaguar event,to remember the late John Dickenson,who some of you may have known from Dublin.
at present we have the Jag club,American car club,and a couple more Dublin clubs attending.
THE EVENT.will kick off from the Beehive pub,wicklow meeting for breakfast at 10.30 am on sunday 15th may,there after heading down the N11 to wexford, courtown , kilmuckridge, blackwater,the final destination will be the Monageer Tavern,where food and water will be laid on.
the entry fee for this event is €20.00 and prior booking is advisable ,as this promises to be a good day out,in the heart of wexford.

more information will follow as i recieve it.

for those of you who didn't know John,the following will give you a bit of insite to who he was.



ZO 908 : From the second batch of CKD kits, chassis 660807 (engine W3140-8) was assembled in late 1951, 6 years before the late John Dickenson arrived in Cavey's to make the tea and work as a gopher for the mechanics. The car was bought by the owners of Gateaux Cakes in Finglas before passing into the ownership of a successful businessman and amateur racing driver. As the car changed hands John worked his way up to bodywork preparation then car assembly and engine building but always promising himself that he would one day own what he considered to be the most beautiful of all Jaguars, an XK120 roadster. He didn't realise his dream until 1983, 4 years after he left Cavey's, when he found ZO 908 decaying in a Donegal churchyard. The car then spent 3 years in his Artane garage, well known to Jaguar owners of the 1980s and 90s, before he started on a meticulous 2 ½ year restoration. The quality of the work and the thought that went into it makes John's car exceptional and it is better to drive now than when it was new. The twin cam six now has S type heads and cams and breathes through a self designed exhaust system. John originally restored the bodywork as original with full spats but has since converted it to wire wheels and more practical slimlines. The car also carries some personal momentos of Cavey's Charlemont Place assembly plant and Camden Street garage - a 'Frank Cavey & Sons Ltd' badge on the dash and a hand made 'XK 120 3.4' badge on the tail. ZO 908 had many adventures in its life but one of the highlights was when Stirling Moss took the wheel for some high speed laps of the Dundalk Street Racing circuit in 1989. Sadly John passed away in May 2010 and he is greatly missed by friends and Jaguar enthusiasts throughout Ireland.

http://www.irishjagclub.ie/photosxk.html

Kevin_Herron

I was a friend of Johns and I am very much looking forward to this run in May.

Myself and a friend of mine had the pleasure of running his XK120 in the 75th anniversary of the Limerick Grand Prix last year.

salysol

Kevin_Herron wrote: »

I was a friend of Johns and I am very much looking forward to this run in May.

Myself and a friend of mine had the pleasure of running his XK120 in the 75th anniversary of the Limerick Grand Prix last year.

That is good to hear,i am in no way connected to the family,but i did know John.
I am only giving a bit of assistance with the event.
I look forward to meeting you on the day,it promises to be a good turn out.

68deville

Had John a Jag mk VIII aswell?

salysol

think he did but not 100% sure

Kevin_Herron

68deville wrote: »

Had John a Jag mk VIII aswell?

In later years he had a two tone Mk9. BLI706.

68deville

i thought as much,would swear i spotted it peeping out of a shed just
outside Gorey recently

salysol

here's the poster for the event.

salysol

An update on this event,the departure time at the Beehive pub is now 12 noon,on sunday 15th may
Then on to courtown , Kilmuckridge , Blackwater , and finish in Monageer where food and prizes will be laid on.
The Vehicles will be exhibited in the Monageer GAA car park under supervision at all times,there will also be out riders on bikes to help with any major junctions,and traffic,so hopefully it will be a great day,and will be enjoyed by all.
look forward to seeing some of you there.
This event is open to all classic motorist,regardless of what you drive or ride

salysol

looks like its going to be a very wet sunday,hopefully they have the forecast wrong ???