2003-04-30 16:09:51 | ian Richardson writes:

I have owned this car from new. As far as I can determine it is the third oldest one owner car in the world. I maintain a register of one owner E's www.jagqld.org.au/Bulletin/OneOwner.htm The car was restored1985-7 and has since won several local concours awards

2004-11-09 11:16:31 | pauls writes:

A complete owners description and diary can be seen at:
www.hypermax.net.au/~ianricho/E_Type/e_hist.htm

2005-03-24 00:57:14 | Ian Richardson writes:

The web address refered to by Paul (above) is now www.users.bigpond.com/ejag

2008-04-06 18:13:22 | Ian Richardson writes:

NOTE. The above web links no longer available. New link is www.ianricho.id.au

2014-11-09 10:28:27 | Mark, aka, \"Moeregaard\" writes:

Lovely car, Ian, and I'm sure you've got a lot of memories associated with this one. Just checked out your website--and your garage! Your cars could not ask for a better living arrangement.

2022-08-12 22:47:15 | Clive writes:

E-type 860876 was ordered by Ian Richardson in August 1961 and was delivered new to Fiji, where he then worked, in December 1962. Following an accident the car was totally restored by Steve Sulis (Classic Autocraft) in 1985-87. Ian still owned this car at the time of his death in July 2022.

In September 1999 Ian recorded on Jag-Lovers.org that 6 months after taking delivery of his E-Type, the North West Fiji Car Club held a sprint meeting on the Nadi International Airport main runway.  E-type 860876 recorded a standing 1/4 mile of 15.0 seconds and a flying 1/4 mile speed of 138.5 mph (after a short run up).  Ian stated: “Although this was not the car’s potential maximum speed, it is probably the highest speed recorded in Fiji.  Since then air traffic density has increased and cars are no longer allowed on the strip, so my car probably still holds the Fiji land speed record”.

At the time of Ian’s death E-type 860876 was the automotive centrepiece of his living room which shared a glazed wall with the garage at his home a short distance outside Esk, Queensland.

Vale Ian Richardson.

2022-08-13 14:55:34 | pauls writes:

Great and historical story, thanks. May Ian RIP.

2022-11-01 07:59:50 | Christian writes:

Thanks for this post. Ian was a friend of mine and I already missed replies from him. Now I know that my fears became true. May he rest in peace. He was a really nice good guy. Will miss him - his car is fabulous and will hopefully find a new fanatic owner. Don’t know if I can upload a photo here - will try. Greetings to all from Berlin Germany Chris

2023-04-25 06:45:47 | Clive writes:

This one-owner car is now being auctioned on-line at Lloyds Auctions. Auction ends 29 April 2023.

www.lloydsonline.com.au/LotDetails.aspx&stypeid=0&kw=Jaguar&cid=0&smode=0&lid=4182238&pgn=1& ...

2023-05-13 20:07:43 | Clive writes:

The Lloyds auction ended at AU$172k + Buyer's premium of 7.5% = AU$184.9k. That was below reserve, but a sale was subsequently agreed.