The Foundation has been created by passionate Jaguar® people who donate their time, resources, and services with the goal of better serving the Jaguar® Heritage and preserving the marque for future generations. We aim to leave a legacy for our children’s children so that they will be able to appreciate and continue with the work that we started. The foundation is anticipating opening museums, where Jaguar cars, books, memorabilia, and related material will be housed and viewed by the public. We are requesting that JCNA members donate any classic Jaguar® related items they can to help form these new museums.

The Coventry Foundation is not affiliated with Jaguar® Land Rover Limited or Jaguar® Land Rover North America, LLC. The JAGUAR® trademark and other referenced trademarks are trademarks of Jaguar® Land Rover Limited and are used for reference purposes only.”

about the foundation


Gary Kincel

Gary Kincel

Chairman of the Board


For almost 40 years I have managed for profit business in the retail Pharmacy field.  Most recently managing a region with 320 retail stores.  During most of that time I have also been a motorsports enthusiast, participating in a variety of activities that include owning, restoring, and racing special interest...
(read Gary's Bio here)


Dick Maury

Dick Maury

Board of
Directors


Having a beloved grandfather who owned an automotive repair shop, I grew up in the auto environment.  Cars and anything mechanical were my passion from a young age.  I acquired my first XKE at age 18, second one at 19 and a XK120 as a second car a year later.  This was after having an Austin Healy, Morgan...
(read Dick's Bio here)



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Amos Kunkle, Jr

Board of
Directors Treasurer


I am a retired Certified Public Accountant who recently sold my accounting practice. I am an Eagle Scout and a graduate of Susquehanna University. Prior to having my own accounting practice in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, I worked at Price Waterhouse and Bethlehem Steel Corporation...
(read Amos' Bio here)


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Michael Dale

Expert
Advisor


President, Jaguar® Cars North America. After spending time in the RAF and training as a pilot, Mike started working for Donald Healey. Thru the years Mike advanced his career thru the British Motor Corporation, later advancing to VP sales and marketing...
(read Michaels's Bio here)

George Kamp

GEORGE CAMP

Foundation President


A retired Regular Army Field Grade officer with over 40 years experience in Jaguar® cars at every level.  I hold advanced degrees in both history and archival studies. I have researched and written numerous articles published in a myriad of divers publications.  I am frequently called upon to edit and review works...
(read George's Bio here)



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Gary Hagopian

Board of
Directors


I am a retired mechanical engineer-businessman who has been a “car-guy” from day one, with a specific interested in Jaguars® .  As a result of that interest, I have owned, showed, and raced many Jaguars® , and served as the Jaguar® Clubs of North America’s president for three terms...
(read Gary's Bio here)


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Jim Sambold

Vice President


I have been a car guy since birth, having grown up around a 1956 XK140 MC OTS, which my father purchased new and I still have the privilege to own today. My love and appreciation for cars, especially Jaguar... 
(read Jim's Bio here)


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Bob Tullius

EXPERT
ADVISOR


Started racing British sports cars in the 1960s, established one of the most formidable race teams of the era, Group 44 Inc. For many years, had great Success racing Triumph, MG, and Jaguar® cars. In later years, developed and raced the...
(read Bob's Bio here)


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Dean Cusano

Board of Directors


I started judging Jaguars for the Jaguar Club of Southern New England when I was 17 years old, I have been a JCNA member ever since. My personal and professional life both revolve around the Jaguar marque and it has been very rewarding. Along that long path of “Jaguar life” my many positions include...
(read Dean's Bio here)

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Tom Wright

Legal
Counsel


My first Jaguar® was an XK140MC OTS that I bought when I was nineteen while attending the University of Illinois. After graduating from Stetson University College of Law with a Juris Doctor, I enlisted in the Army, graduated from Infantry Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, and served...
(read Tom's Bio here)


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Tom Krefetz

Board of
Directors


My passion for Jaguars® started at a young age when my neighbor purchased an E-type Roadster and took me for a ride.  The excitement of the performance, styling and beauty was an overwhelming experience that made a permanent impression for my high regard to the Jaguar® marquis...
(read Tom's Bio here)


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Cynthia V. Touchton

Vice President/Investments


Cynthia V. Touchton is the Vice President/Investments with Stifel in Clearwater, Florida. She is a native of Florida and attended Florida State University.  Stifel was established in 1890 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. It is one of the nation’s leading financial institutions...
(read Cynthia's Bio here)


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Gary Vaughan

Philanthropy
VP


As a teenager, the Jaguar® XKE was the hottest car anyone could own. After raising two boys and getting them through college I was able to get my dream car, a Jaguar® E Type.  With my new, 39-year old toy, I needed help from others with the same...
(read Gary's Bio here)


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Dennis Dabney

Treasurer


I am a retired Certified Public Accountant. I began my career with Price Waterhouse and later opened my own firm, which I operated for 25 years, specializing in business valuations and litigation support. I have always enjoyed Jaguars, my first being a 1971 E-type, which I... (read Dennis's Bio here)


HISTORY

Jaguar® is the luxury vehicle brand of Jaguar Land Rover®, a British multinational car manufacturer with its headquarters in Whitley, Coventry, England, owned by the Indian company Tata Motors since 2008. Jaguar's® business was founded as the Swallow Sidecar Company in 1922, originally making motorcycle sidecars before developing bodies for passenger cars. Under the ownership of S. S. Cars Limited the business extended to complete cars made in association with Standard Motor Co many bearing Jaguar®as a model name. The company's name was changed from S. S. Cars to Jaguar® Cars in 1945. A merger with the British Motor Corporation followed in 1966, the resulting enlarged company now being renamed as British Motor Holdings (BMH), which in 1968 merged with Leyland Motor Corporation and became British Leyland, itself to be nationalised in 1975. Jaguar® was de-merged from British Leyland and was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1984, becoming a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index until it was acquired by Ford in 1990. Jaguar® has, in recent years, manufactured cars for the British Prime Minister, the most recent delivery being an XJ in May 2010. The company also holds royal warrants from Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles. Jaguar® cars today are designed in Jaguar Land Rover's® engineering centres at the Whitley plant in Coventry and at their Gaydon site in Warwickshire, and are assembled in their plants at Castle Bromwich and Solihull. In September 2013 Jaguar Land Rover® announced plans to open a 100 million GBP (160 million USD) research and development centre in the University of Warwick, Coventry to create a new generation of vehicle technologies. The carmaker said around 1,000 academics and engineers would work there and that construction would start in 2014.

donations


The Coventry Foundation's first donation! This XJ was graciously donated by Lawrence & Brenda from Georgia in 2014.

Jim Stockton

Jaguar Mark 2 donated by Jim Stockton

Doug Buchan

Laycock DeNormanville overdrive tools from the 50s and 60s. Two other tools are a MK 10 steering center tool (little door knob) and a MK10 master cylinder depth tool. Theses were donated by Mr. Doug Buchan who is an avid Churchill tool collector

GARY ILCYN

One of the first and most significant donations of Jaguar® Factory Tools to the foundation was made by Gary Ilcyn at Jagbits. Gary’s donation is the Foundation of the extensive assortment of Factory Tools owned by the foundation, and available for loan to those folks working on their cars.

Former Jaguar® Dealership

This donation was made by a dealer that is no longer in existence. When they were purchased by another, all of the old tools were donated to the foundation by the new owner. These along with others previously donated by others make up our considerable collection that is available on loan at no charge. We believe, that ours is the largest and most complete assortment of factory tools for models dating to the 1930s.

Dennis, South Carolina

A donor from South Carolina, who during his time as an enthusiast, acquired a significant collection of Jaguar® specific literature, factory brochures, owners manuals etc. decided to make a donation of his entire collection to the foundation, with the idea that it would be retained, and eventually displayed and shared in a permanent facility for all to enjoy.

Chuck Hadley

This Foundation donation was made by Chuck Hadley.

XK-150 Parts Donation

After doing a restoration of an XK-150, this donor decided to donate the remaining parts including an extra transmission to the foundation. With the permission of the donor, the parts will be liquidated for cash, and the cash will be added to our scholarship fund.

Jerry Turner

Upon his retirement from the landscape architecture business and relocation to Fla, Jerry Turner a lifelong Jaguar® enthusiast, and collector, decided to donate his Extensive collection of books, literature, artwork, and model cars to the foundation. For use and enjoyment by all. The artwork, and model car collection will ultimately become part of the permanent display at our upcoming museum.

jaguar® literature donation

Extensive high quality collection of Jaguar® literature that was donated by an individual who was downsizing but wanted his collection to stay in tact, and more importantly be made available for use by all Jaguar® enthusiasts.

Les Hamilton

Original Laguna Seca Program

The Owen Family

Owned by Mr. and Mrs. Owen since new, this beautiful V12 E-Type and its rich history with the Owens was donated to the Foundation by their children, in memory of Mrs. Owen upon her passing. It will be part of our permanent collection.

Dr. Gerald Mitchell

1976 XJS, original owner

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PRESERVE THE JAGUAR® HERITAGE and become a patron

The Foundation has been created by passionate Jaguar® people who donate their time, resources, and services with the goal of better serving the Jaguar® Heritage and preserving the marque for future generations. We aim to leave a legacy for our children’s children so that they will be able to appreciate and continue with the work that we started. The foundation is anticipating opening museums, where Jaguar cars, books, memorabilia, and related material will be housed and viewed by the public. We are requesting that JCNA members donate any classic Jaguar® related items they can to help form these new museums.

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CONTACT US

Coventry Foundation

7001 St. Andrews Rd. Suite 105 ·Columbia, SC 29212


    The Coventry Foundation is not affiliated with Jaguar® Land Rover Limited or Jaguar® Land Rover North America, LLC. The JAGUAR® trademark and other referenced trademarks are trademarks of Jaguar® Land Rover Limited and are used for reference purposes only.”

    Coventry Foundation - Mailing Address
    7001 St. Andrews Rd. Suite 105
    Columbia, SC 29212

    Main Library
    6236 St. Andrews Rd.
    Columbia, SC 29212

    Museum Display
    25651 Simpson Rd.
    Petersburg, VA 23803

    West Coast Library and Tool Loan
    2640 Vista Pacific Dr.
    Oceanside, CA 92056