Saved from autopics.com.au. Jim Richards later drove a Mustang. By submitting above you agree to the Speedcafe.com Privacy Policy. Official Jim Richards' Racing site. wikipedia: Jim Richards (race driver) : Garry Sparkle, 1986. For the chance to purchase this Ex Jim Richards Ford Mustang, simply click here and register for free. It was Yellow with Black stripes and black upholstery. The revamped Speedcafe.com Classifieds section allows sellers to post items free-of-charge no matter what the item or its price. Users are encouraged to flag/report comments which should be removed. Comments require approval before being published. 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 #102 Jim Richards Sidchrome Racing This model in 1:18 scale has just been announced and is able to be preordered now. Popularity - 39 views, 0.5 views per day, 78 days on eBay. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. It all started as a Boss 302 road car. Try our daily email, The best way to get your news first, fast and free! Speedcafe.com reserves the right to deny any post that is abusive or offtopic. The cars yellow paint was covered in red in its updated look. He is currently (1998) a works driver for Volvo in the Australian Super Touring Championship. The Sidchrome Imp was bought in 1988 by Tony Mann. The car is getting a roll cage fitted and will be finished end of September. Some comments may require approval before being published which can take up to 48 hours. Patrick Imp ? It is model number DDA1801829 and is priced at $255. Purchased from Jerry Claytons car yard in New The Jim Richards Story / by Barry Naismith. Sidchrome Imp photos at flickr.com by 'southspeed' and Warwick Robinson It is model number DDA1801829 and is priced at $255. 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Limited edition with COA signed by Jim Richards. The listed 1968 Mustang has since been raced by current owner and Porsche Carrera Cup regular Fraser Ross in Group Nc meetings. The Imps were as fast as the Minis, but usually suffered from mechanical problems and seldom ever won races, much to the disappointment of the crowd, who loved the underdog. Jim Richards races a Volvo these days; his son Stephen a Nissan Primera... tsk tsk. 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The vehicles debut was at Baypark in Easter 1973. The Sidchrome Imp was bought in 1988 by Tony Mann. How the Photo Download Works. He is restoring it. - 96 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. Fully detailed with opening parts. The 1968 Ford Mustang was campaigned by the four-time Australian Touring Car champion in selected rounds of the 2008 and 2009 Touring Car Masters. 03, SOUTHERN FESTIVAL OF SPEED, CLASSIC SALOONS CLASS 3, Race No. Sidchrome sponsored several Australian and New Zealand racing drivers in the 1970s, Jim Richards (New Zealand and Australian saloon champion) was the most notable. Welcome to my Official Jim Richards' Racing site. SOUTHERN FESTIVAL OF SPEED, CLASSIC SALOONS CLASS 3; 26 February 2006; Race No. The 1968 Ford Mustang was campaigned by … It will be painted back to its original appearance as of '72 (yellow top with red bottom with the sidchrome spanners and the sidchrome man on bonnet). Ross managed to claim back-to-back Victorian state level Group Nc titles in 2011 and 2012. PicClick Insights - 1:18 Jim Richards 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 #12 Sidchrome Big Fenders PicClick Exclusive. They set out on constructing the first split rims to be seen in NZ. Saved from autopics.com.au. 75086 - Jim Richards, Ford Mustang - Lakeside 1975 - Martin Domeracki Collection The management at Sidchrome found, employed and sponsored Jim Richards to drive the car after developing it from a road car. Purchased from Jerry Claytons car yard in New North Rd during 1972 by the management of Sidchrome tools. He is currently (1998) a works driver for Volvo in the Australian Super Touring Championship. ; 31 cm. Tony Mann uses it in competition:    Competitve Impers State level Group Nc meetings Lakeside 1975 - Photographer Martin Domeracki Welcome to my Jim... Views, 0.5 views per day, 78 days on eBay winner guided the car to in. 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