COVENTRY FOUNDATION

The Coventry Foundation Board of Directors have been extremely active in the previous quarter and have been working on acquiring new patrons to the Foundation, as well as receiving generous donations such as automobiles, parts, and memorabilia. Currently, the Foundation’s Board is in the process of reviewing new endowments for students who are seeking a formal education in automotive restoration and repair…in addition, the Board has also been working closely with the Jaguar Clubs of North America and all of its clubs spread out all over the country, with a goal of attracting Jaguar Clubs, as well as their members. Classic Showcase encourages both serious Jaguar collectors as well as enthusiasts to become patrons of the Foundation. Please visit coventryfoundation.org to become a patron today!

LATEST NEWS & DONATION ACTIVITY:

 1987 Hess and Eisenhart XJS and a 1964 Jaguar Mark 2 Sedan... 

Recently the Foundation has generously received two car donations. These donations coincide with our mission to possess a collection of original, well maintained, examples that can be used and shared with all in order to better preserve Jaguar history. The two donations, one East, and one West, are both great examples of cars which still retain intricate details just as they were shipped from the factory. This particular article, pertaining to the East coast donation, is about the 1987 Hess and Eisenhart XJS we received from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous. This was a coach built car only in the US and Jaguar Approved. The one we now have is in great shape, and available for research in Columbia, SC. It is fitted with a brand new top as well as refurbished internals. Everything mechanically is in order and works as it should. All pertinent books, manuals, tools, and its history reside with the car. 

The second car donated recently was from a man in Vancouver, Washington. Craig Mendenhall generously donated his Mk2 to the foundation after owning it for several years. He purchased it from a previous owner in Arizona, who had obviously taken exceptional care of the car. The car is lower mileage, mostly original and a good example for our use at the west coast library in Oceanside, California. The Foundation gives thanks to Craig for the donation, and Tom Krefetz of Classic Showcase for housing the car.