Basics

The Oil Leak series started in 2011 to celebrate the 50thanniversary of the E-Type Jaguar. Every year since then, with the exception of 2020 when Covid intervened, there has been an Oil Leak trip. Though Jaguar E-Types predominate as participants, other Jaguars have also made appearances including XK120, XK140, Mark 10, XJ8, XK8 and F-Types. All are welcome. 

Unlike many other organized road trips, the Oil Leaks are very much DIY experiences – just a bunch of friendly Jaguar enthusiasts sharing enjoyable driving roads and interesting places to visit. Each participant is responsible for their own hotel arrangements, luggage, navigation, spare parts etc. There is no dedicated support vehicle – we all support each other. The organizers are volunteers – this year it is a collaborative effort from long-term leakers Glen Barker, Michael Jenkins, and David Langley. They outline the daily routes, research the stops along the way, research accommodation for each overnight stay and seek out eateries for group dinners in the evening and sometimes lunch along the way. Though numbers have varied widely over the years we have found that it works best with 8-12 cars and 20-25 participants. 

The following daily itineraries are the ones that the organizers have researched for the group to follow.  As with any Oil Leak, anyone is free to substitute their own itinerary – please let others know that you are doing so that we don’t needlessly wait around for you. As we get closer to the event these itineraries will become more detailed with timings.  

• Arrive in Hood River, Oregon.
• Check-in at your hotel. Some hotel suggestions are listed below
• Join the group for a COOL kick-off dinner at a location TBD

If you are interested in starting your tour earlier, here are some suggested sites to visit

• Maryhill Museum of Art
• Stonehenge Memorial
• The Dalles Dam
• Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
• Columbia Gorge Hotel
• Bridge of the Gods and locks
• Multnomah Falls
• The Vista House

Monday's drive - 156 Miles ~3.5 Hrs

• Lunch - Government Camp
• Dinner - Silverton

Tuesday's drive - TBD

• Morning drive to Bald Peak
• Lunch ???
• Afternoon drive to Silver Falls
• Dinner - On Your Own

Wednesday's drive - 179 miles ~4 hrs

• Morning Bridge tour in Linn County - TBD
• Lunch - ???
• Drive to Coast

Thursday Drive - Details TBD

Friday Drive - 123 miles ~3 hrs

• Newport up the coast to Cannon Beach (to view picturesque Haystack Rock)
• Back Down to Manzanita (to avoid the mass of crowds in Seaside/ Cannon Beach)
• Dinner - Pizza Night