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
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
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)
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)
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
HISTORY
donate
Our Mission is to preserve the Heritage of Jaguar® Cars in North America. We take our role seriously, and need your support to continue our work. If you have memorabilia, Literature, or a vehicle that you would like to donate, or you would like to make a monetary donation, please contact us. We are a 501c3 public charity. Donations are tax deductible to the donor as allowable by law. If you would like to talk to our estate planning specialist, Monetary donations can be directed to our scholarship fund if desired by the donor.
What We're Looking For
We are a 501c3 public charity. Donations are tax deductible to the donor as allowable by law. If you would like to talk to our estate planning specialist. Monetary donations can be directed to our scholarship fund if desired by the donor.
We are planning to endow a scholarship for the purpose of helping talented men and women who are taking restoration arts as a curriculum. More specifically for those students with an interest in a career working with Jaguar® or other British make cars. When making a donation, you can designate that the funds are used for this purpose
As requested by the donor, we can keep your donation as part of our permanent collection to be displayed in our future permanent facility, or with your permission, we will monetize your donation with funds used as needed to support various foundation activities
Become a corporate or group patron of the foundation. As a business, or car club, you could help the work of the foundation with a donation. Our affiliate club program donation starts at $250.00 with a $100.00 per year renewal. Current clubs participating in the affiliate club program include. The Jaguar® Club of Florida, and the Suncoast Jaguar® Club.
Recent Donations
- Cecil Myers having his first look at the signed, recently published John Egan book that he received for his donation to the foundation. The book was donated to the foundation by JJ editor Peter Crespin after Peter acquired the book, and the signatures of key people at Jaguar® during the Egan era.
donations
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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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.
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