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June Special now available

 

The 2011 Jack Daniels Racing Todd Kelly is this months special.

It is priced at $100 and is available until the end of June or until sold out.

The model number is 18469.

Get your one here!

1974 Touring Car Championship Winner Holden LJ XU-1 Peter Brock



The above model in 1:18 scale has just arrived.

It is model number 18462 and is priced at $230.

This model is limited to 2350 and is available here.

Product update from Apex Replicas for the Jim Beam Falcons

 

Jim Beam Racing FG Falcon

The 'Premium Pair' development update

Sometimes things are too exciting not to share! Earlier this week we received updated images of the first painted samples from the completed tooling for our 1:18 scale FG Falcon V8 Supercars. After the first grey samples that have already been shown these are the first that we have seen painted and decorated and they look fantastic! The original spec we gave to the factory that sitting on display these resin models should not be distinguishable from diecast sitting next to it and the factory have certainly delivered on this promise.



Firstly, we know what you're thinking. The colours are wrong (very....very....wrong). This is a standard part of the development process and nothing to worry about. The white/blue combo are simply to help the contrast of the smaller decals stand out and make them easier to check. The final colours that will be used on the cars will be matched to the actual vinyl sheet colour samples supplied by DJR as used on the real cars so they will be perfect. There are a few other errors on the samples which will be rectified on the production models as well.



Especially worth mentioning are the beautiful metal disc brakes plus the fantastic interior detailing with fabric belts and fully decorated ancilliary parts plus carbon panelling on the dashboard with sponsor logos. 



Total production figures will be confirmed and announced shortly. Production is going to be very limited so to guarantee supply please make sure you have your orders in this week. We will be producing to order with very minimal spares so to guarantee supply please order now. Current figures put production of the #17 car around 550 pieces in each scale and the #18 car at around 450 pieces in each scale so clearly, they are going to be rare.

 

AR80301
1:18 Scale
Ford FG Falcon
Jim Beam Racing
#17 - Johnson/Besnard
2011 Supercheap Auto 1000
AR40301
1:43 Scale
Ford FG Falcon
Jim Beam Racing
#17 - Johnson/Besnard
2011 Supercheap Auto 1000
AR80302
1:18 Scale
Ford FG Falcon
Jim Beam Racing
#18 - Moffat/Halliday
2011 Supercheap Auto 1000
AR40302
1:43 Scale
Ford FG Falcon
Jim Beam Racing
#18 - Moffat/Halliday
2011 Supercheap Auto 1000
If you haven't ordered your model there is still a chance to do so.

Email us with your name and phone number and the model number you would like and we will make sure you get one.
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2011 Team BOC Jason Bright



1:18 Scale Biante Jason Bright 2011 Race 8 Winner (Barbagallo) BOC Holden VE II Commodore
Item No. B18311C
Limited Edition: T.B.A
Release Date: 3rd Quarter 2012 
Price $185.00
Preorder now! Email Us Please include your name and phone number

 

Quote from Biante newsletter

"The second Commodore we will release is the Jason Bright Team BOC Commodore from the 2011 Perth Challenge. This was a breakthrough race for Jason and the Team BOC crew, with it being the first Championship race win for the Jones boys in Albury. As many of you would know, I have a bit of a soft spot for Brad Jones Racing, having served a few years under Brad and Kim’s wing before moving back to Perth to work for Biante. Last years first win for the team, with Brighty at the helm, meant a great deal to BJR, but also to the wider V8 Community as it was very well documented that the late Jason Richards had been pivotal in the turn around in form of the Albury squad. "

2011 Team BOC Jason Richards



1:18 Scale Biante Jason Richards 2011 Australian GP (Race 2) 2nd Place BOC Holden VE II Commodore
Item No. B18311D
Limited Edition: T.B.A
Release Date: 3rd Quarter 2012 
Price $185.00

Preorder now! Email Us Please include your name and phone number

Quote from Biante newsletter.

"Last years Australian Grand Prix saw Sebastian Vettel romp home to take the win, but it wasn’t that race that many people will remember, it was the V8 Support race on Saturday evening. A young guy by the name of Jason Richards almost pulled off an impossible feat. Having been diagnosed with adrenocortical carcinoma late in 2010, many people thought that we had seen the last of JR in a race car, let alone in a race itself. Having won a race in the Development series the week before in Adelaide however, it was clear that JR hadn’t lost any of the talent that had seen him on the Bathurst podium three times. So, aboard the second of the Team BOC Commodores at the AGP, JR went out to win, and he damn well nearly did, just pipped to the post by Garth Tander in the HRT Commodore. JR unfortunately lost his battle with Cancer in December of last year. So, it is with the deepest of respect that we are announcing the Team BOC Jason Richards Commodore. Biante will be donating part proceeds from the sale of every JR car will be donated to his widow and two children.”

New Biante Preorders


1:18 Scale Biante Holden HQ Monaro GTS350 Coupe - Sable w/ Lone O'Ranger Stripes
Item No. A73387
Limited Edition: T.B.A
Release Date: 3rd Quarter 2012 
Price  $185.00
Preorder now! Email Us Please include your name and phone number.

 

 

1:18 Scale Biante Holden VE II Commodore Plain Body Prototype
Item No. B18311L
Limited Edition: T.B.A
Release Date: 3rd Quarter 2012 
Price  $185.00

Preorder now!  Email Us Please include your name and phone number

Biante Preorders



1:18 Scale Biante Brock / Richards 1988 Bathurst BMW M3 #56
Item No. A88847
Release Date: 3rd Quarter 2012
Price: $185.00
Pre-Order Now
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Forms part of the Biante Peter Brock Collection
COA Signed by Jim Richards
People with existing preorders do not need to reorder as your order is still valid.



1:18 Scale Biante Jim Richards 1987 ATCC Winner JPS Team BMW M3 #3
Item No. A88745
Release Date: 4th Quarter 2012 
Price  $185.00
Pre-Order Now
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COA Signed by Jim Richards

People with existing preorders do not need to reorder as your order is still valid.

1978 Ford XC Cobra Option 96


This model in 1:18 scale has just arrived.

Model number is 18327 and it is priced at $230.

Get your's here!

Ford produced 400 Falcon XC Cobras in 1978. Each were serialised and fitted with a sequentially
numbered dash plaque. In doing so, Ford created an instant classic.
The "Option 96" Cobra presented a spirited package, with many features as standard equipment including front bucket seats with striped seat facings to complement the unique exterior paint treatment.

Limited to 1800

1976 Bathurst 3rd Place L34 Torana Brock/Brock



The above model is being produced by Classic Carlectables and is available to preorder in 1:18 scale.

This model is due for release in the 4th quarter of 2012 and is scheduled for a release of 1500.

Price $205 (to be confirmed)

Model number is 18477. 

If you want to put your name down for this model Email Us
Please include your name and phone number.
 

 

Despite financial concerns, Peter Brock still managed to have a car prepared for the 1976 Bathurst 1000, co-driving with his brother Phil "Split Pin" Brock.
Brock started 2nd on the grid with Moffat in Pole Position. By lap 34 Team Brock was in trouble.

The L34 Toraan had an issue with the fuel pickup system not delivering the last 35 litres of fuel. Peter was forced to coast into the pits, losing two laps, in the process.
Team Brock was forced to the pit again, this time for a lengthy stay after breaking an axle.

All hope of winning the race were gone, but Team Brock did not give up. Back on the track the L34 Torana was flying and easily the fastest car on the circuit, closing in on the leaders lap after lap.

The race ended with Team Brock in 3rd Place, Bond/Harvey 2nd and Morris/Fitzpatrick 1st.



2012 V8 Supercars from Classic Carlectables

The following models in 1:18 scale and 1:43 scale are now available to preorder.

There are no release dates or model numbers available as yet.

Prices should be $205 for 1:18 and $54 for 1:43  but this will be confirmed at a later date.
If you would like to put your name down for any please Email Me

Please include your name and phone number and the driver you would like to order as well as the scale.

 




2012 TeamVodafone Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup






2012 HRT James Courtney and Garth Tander





2012 FPR Mark Winterbottom and Will Davison








2012 SBR Shane van Gisbergen, Lee Holdsworth and Tim Slade

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