About the Club
Founded in May 2003 by Jaguar enthusiast and owner Mark Gregory, the club aims to bring together worldwide owners and enthusiasts of the Jaguar XK8 and XKR. We are proud to acknowledge that the current membership, which is now represented across seventeen countries, is now the largest one model club of its kind that is dedicated solely to these models.
The Club Officials are all volunteers and each dedicate their own time, energy and enthusiasm into running a very successful venture and one that offers the ideal membership package from a modern day club.
We are pleased to say that you do not have to be an owner of one of these cars to enjoy the benefits. We very much welcome those who may otherwise be seeking advice on owning such a car sometime in the future or simply want to find out more about the car in general.
When joining a car club we know members seek a membership that is both cost effective and enjoyable. Our aim is not just to enjoy our cars but to also enjoy the whole experience of making new friends who all have the same interest. The whole family can enjoy our “Jaguar” atmosphere, whether it be attending any of our numerous events, reading our magazine or simply chatting to members via our forum. We aim to create a club that anyone, of any age, can enjoy and take part in, however small or large they want to contribute.
So, if you love XK8 or XKR’s and simply want to share that experience then why not join our club – I guarantee you won’t be sorry. We are very friendly and approachable and we’d like to think that we are “more than just a club”.
The club was founded in May 2003.
Here's what some people have to say about the club in general:
"Many thanks for an opportunity to see the latest edition of your club
mag. It's a stylish production that befits a stylish club!
As I am reminded each morning, a lot of the pleasure in owning a Jaguar
comes from simply driving it. It is good to see the XKEC promoting just
that.
With best wishes to you and your members" John Maries -
Executive Director - JDHT
"I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of the Growler - the paper and print quality are really excellent, as is the picture reproduction. I think the Growler must be one of the best magazines issued by a club the size of the XKEC. There are many much larger (non-Jaguar) clubs who don't manage anything near it." Paul Skilleter - JWM
"I'm certainly sure I joined the right owners/enthusiasts club, this was backed up by the swift arrival of my membership pack. I've never seen such efficiency in any voluntary club before. Thats even before we talk about the quality of the club Growler magazine! The comments about WHSmiths shelves was certainly not wrong. I'm certainly glad I joined pre purchase!
Hats off to you guys!" UK Member Matt Cook
"Owning a great car is only part of an XK experience; joining XKEC completes the package! It would not be possible to enjoy the car nearly as much without the forum and all of the other members" UK Member Greg Kissell
"To me a membership means a lot. It means that I can share my devotion to a fabulous car and the kick back is new friends all over the world!"Swedish Member Anders Dyson
"Unless you regard your XK as nothing more than a way of getting from A to B (unlikely) you should make joining the XKEC an early priority in your ownership. The sheer pleasure of owning such a fine car is enhanced immeasurably by the wholehearted enthusiasm and helpful attitude shared by the members of what is clearly one of the best car clubs around."
UK Member Howard Thompson
"If you've bought an XK, the next best investment you can make, is to join the XKEC. It's as simple as that. If you have a question, solution or just want to say something, then the XKEC Forum has over 300 users. So if you have a problem and no one else can help, maybe you should join the XKEC." UK Member Graeme Marshall
“The XKEC has been the best online car club I have belonged to in my exploration of the world's sports cars. The organisation and authoritative technical advice available puts other forums to shame and the magazine is exceptional”.UK Member Martyn Beer
"The technical advice I have gained from the forum has more than paid for my membership by preventing frustration and unnecessary trips to the mechanic. The magazine is high quality and informative. Very impressive. If you want to get all you can from the experience of owning an XK8/R, being a member of XKEC is essential." USA Member Robert Richart
"Carlsberg don't do Car Clubs but if they did it would only be the second best Car Club in the World." UK Member Pete Tapper
"Although I thought the old website was not bad at all, the new one is a massive improvement - and I have not looked at all the facilities yet! JJ has obviously done a huge amount of work - fantastic effort, not of course forgetting your own involvement Mark. These things never just happen. You can be very proud of the club's achievements in its short life under your leadership" UK Member Karl Schleich
“A truly fantastic club bringing owners and enthusiasts from around the world together, to share from and learn from each others experiences. Great choice of events put together, a very informative and entertaining Forum site and a comprehensive range of benefits available to members” UK Member Mike Campbell
"This is a FANTASTIC club and has become just as important as the XK itself. I have met and become friends with some great people through this club. I had my first XKR nearly a year before I joined the club and my only regret is that I didn't join sooner. I still attend the club meetings even though I don't have an XK anymore, not so much because I'm an enthusiast, but because I love meeting up with 'The Gang' and catching up with everyone. It's off to Australia for me now and I will miss the club, but thanks to the forum, I shall always be in contact"
UK Member Conor Crowley
“The XKEC club is a voluntary gathering of people from all over the world with one thing in common . . . the love of their XK8/R's. With regular meetings at assorted locations, scheduled through out the year, the club provides the members the opportunity to meet like minded enthusiasts. The club was started, and is still run by Mark Gregory (Chairman) and his lovely assistant Karen. Their tremendous hard work is well supported by assorted club members, and the web site and its assorted forums, provides hours of information, useful exchanges, and witty humour for all. You really should join and experience a convoy ! The club, Mark, Karen, committee members and most of all the ever growing band of members are to be heartily congratulated on this "non-standard accessory" that actually improves your enjoyment of your XK. Well done!” UK Member Pete Durman
"I would like to thank you and your wife Karen for all the obvious hard work you have put in to producing the excellent "Growler" newsletters. The website and members' forum are also a pleasure to read. This really is an enthusiasts club in every sense of the word and you must feel very proud."
UK Member, Bob Davies
"This club fills a vacuum for owners of these superb cars. A friendly club that is enthusiastic and dedicated to a single marque and one that we support every step of the way. It offers members good value, serious interest in their welfare and a varied
and interesting programme that appeals to all the family as well as the out-and-out Jaguar nut".
Colin Quarrington, Racing Green Cars Ltd
"My welcome pack arrived safely. I was really impressed at the quality and information it contained. I've joined a few clubs over the years with large memberships very few of which compare to the excellent standard of your newsletter" UK Member, Paul Whitfield
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