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Biante Model Cars are very pleased to present the stunning Mobil 1 HSV Racing retro liveried #02 VF Commodore driven by Scott Pye and Warren Luff to second place in the 2017 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 in all 4 scales.

Biante Model Cars are very pleased to present the stunning Mobil 1 HSV Racing retro liveried #02 VF Commodore driven by Scott Pye and Warren Luff to second place in the 2017 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 in all 4 scales.

Finishing on the podium at Mount Panorama in the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 is a special result any year, but for Scott Pye and Warren Luff their runner-up finish in the 2017 race was indeed extra special.

Mobil 1 HSV Racing had undergone a rebrand for the new Supercars season after being known as the Holden Racing Team for so many years, but there were familiar colours on the car for the all-important endurance events - colours that repeated history.

For the Sandown ‘retro’ round in September the team adopted a modern interpretation of the team’s 1994 Mobil HRT livery as carried by Peter Brock, Tomas Mezera, Craig Lowndes and Brad Jones - including re-numbering their car from its regular #2 to #02.

Such was the positive feedback from the team’s adoring fans, Mobil 1 HSV Racing stuck with the colours for their assault on Mount Panorama and, like in 1994 with Lowndes and Jones, brought home a popular runner-up result.

The weekend of Bathurst 2017 was big off-track for the Mobil 1 HSV Racing too, with the announcement of new partnerships with Andretti Autosport and United Autosports to form Walkinshaw Andretti Autosports for the 2018 season.

Not many people had figured the #02 Pye/Luff car in their list of favourites for the race, especially considering that they lined up 20th on the grid for the 161-lap, 1000-kilometre classic.

The team went against the grain for the race start too - instead of putting its full-time driver Pye in the car for the first stint, co-driver Luff assumed the controls of car #02 in the wet, slippery and tricky conditions.

Despite being up against a field of full-time drivers who race Supercars all year, the former V8 Utes champion was in brilliant form and sliced his way forward in the pack, forcing his way into the top 10.

On a day where plenty of top drivers made mistakes, the Mobil 1 HSV Commodore kept its nose clean and, with the track dry and the field racing hard to the finish Pye worked his way up to second place.

He managed to withstand huge pressure from Kiwis Shane van Gisbergen and Fabian Coulthard to bring home his first Bathurst podium result and the team’s second podium finish of what had otherwise been a very tough season.

“It’s so cool being on the podium at Bathurst,” said Pye in the aftermath of the race.

“I’m so happy to get this result, and so happy for the team as a whole. Everyone here deserves this; they have worked so hard this year.

“It was difficult out there, the conditions were crazy. Full credit to Luffy, he did a mega job to get us right up there, which set up our day.

“Safety cars came and went, but we felt like a couple of them didn’t work in our favour, and a couple did. That’s what Bathurst is about, you’ve got to keep looking forward and staying positive.

“That restart at the end was crazy. It took a while to get going, it was great fun, the conditions at the end made it even better.”

For Luff the result marked his best-ever finish in the Bathurst 1000 at his 17th attempt, having finished third on three separate occasions in 2012, 2013 and 2015.

“To be on a Bathurst podium with this team, in this car, is incredible,” he said.

“Everyone in the team deserves this. It’s an amazing event, and to finish the race on a high on the podium, and for it to be Scott’s first here is extra special.

“There’s been a lot going on with the team with the recent, and exciting announcements of our new partners, so a result like this couldn’t have come at a better time.

“We had a really good overall day today, everyone played their part, the car was good, and Scott did an incredible job at the end to bring it home in second.”

Biante 1/10 GRM Fujitsu 2010 Signature Bonnet

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Biante Model Cars are very excited to re-introduce our new range of 1:10 Scale Signature Bonnets. For our first release in this range we have replicated the Holden VF Commodore V8 Supercar bonnet. We will initially be producing this product for the Holden Racing Team, Team BOC and Freightliner Racing V8 Supercar teams with moreto come in the future.

Our Signature Bonnets are produced in die-cast, and are mounted on a wooden base featuring a brushed metal base plate. Each metal base plate features the team logo, the product description and of course, the Biante logo. They are replicated in 1:10 Scale which is a great size that isn’t too big or small and are perfect to display flat, in their box or they even have a mounting point on the back of the wooden base so they can be hung on the wall.

Like their name suggests, our Signature Bonnets have been designed to get signed by your favourite driver but they also look great displayed as is. The 1:10 Scale Signature Bonnet range from Biante is a fantastic new collectable piece for any motorsport enthusiast’s collection.

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Current Delivery ETA: 1st QTR 2017 

1:12 Scale DJR Team Penske Shell Helix Ford Falcon FGX

2016 Clipsal 500 Race 3 Pole Position - Driver: Fabian Coulthard

Biante Model Cars are pleased to present the 1:12 Scale DJR Team Penske Shell Helix Ford Falcon FGX raced by Fabian Coulthard to claim the 2016 Clipsal 500 Race 3 Pole Position. Measuring over 40cm from front to rear, around 17 cm from mirror to mirror and around 12cm from wheel to roof, the size of this model is really impressive. It will be a perfect center piece model for any collection, bar or even your man cave.

Other than the size of this model, there are numerous additional features worth noting. They include using injection molded glass housings for added strength and accuracy, photo etched parts, detailed brakes, wheels and we have also included the hamburger camera on the roof along with GPS tracker on the boot. 

Despite the model being produced in sealed body resin (in order to maintain an affordable price point for collectors at $399.00) there has been no expense spared in replicating the interior cockpit. The interior detail includes full decoration, faithfully replicated seat and painted interior characteristics along with fabric seat harness and window netting. These 1:12 Scale models also have such an impressive feel and weight to them, they really have to be seen to be appreciated.

We will only be producing selected models in this scale in very limited numbers based on pre-orders received. Each model will come in premium packaging with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and Commemorative Flyer.

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Current Delivery ETA: 1st QTR 2017 

1:12 Scale DJR Team Penske Shell Helix Ford Falcon FGX

2016 Clipsal 500 Race 1 Pole Position - Driver: Scott Pye

Biante Model Cars are pleased to present the 1:12 Scale DJR Team Penske Shell Helix Ford Falcon FGX raced by Scott Pye to claim the 2016 Clipsal 500 Race 1 Pole Position. Measuring over 40cm from front to rear, around 17 cm from mirror to mirror and around 12cm from wheel to roof, the size of this model is really impressive. It will be a perfect center piece model for any collection, bar or even your man cave.

Other than the size of this model, there are numerous additional features worth noting. They include using injection molded glass housings for added strength and accuracy, photo etched parts, detailed brakes, wheels and we have also included the hamburger camera on the roof along with GPS tracker on the boot. 

Despite the model being produced in sealed body resin (in order to maintain an affordable price point for collectors at $399.00) there has been no expense spared in replicating the interior cockpit. The interior detail includes full decoration, faithfully replicated seat and painted interior characteristics along with fabric seat harness and window netting. These 1:12 Scale models also have such an impressive feel and weight to them, they really have to be seen to be appreciated.

We will only be producing selected models in this scale in very limited numbers based on pre-orders received. Each model will come in premium packaging with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and Commemorative Flyer. 

Biante 1/12 Ford FGX Falcon 2017 Tyrepower SuperSprint TAS Biante Model Cars are very pleased to present the 1:12 Scale Shell V-Power Racing Ford Falcon FGX driven by Fabian Coulthard to win Race 4 at the 2017 Tyrepower Tasmania SuperSprint. After joining DJR Team Penske in 2016, the 2017 Supercars Championship was always going to be a massive year for Kiwi Supercar ace Fabian Coulthard. With Shell taking over naming rights sponsorship of the team and the recruitment of young gun Scott McLaughlin to partner him in car 17, all eyes were on the team and both drivers to start delivering Ford fans some much craved success in the new season. With promising performances at the Clipsal 500 and a dominant weekend from the team at the non-championship Australian Grand Prix event, all eyes turned to Tasmania. The attention was warranted because the team delivered on their early season form and it was in the Apple Isle where Coulthard delivered the team their first championship race win under the DJR Team Penske / Shell V-Power Racing banner. It was also Coulthard's first championship win personally for the team with team mate McLaughlin finishing in second place to secure the team's first championship race 1-2 finish. As memorable as that was, the icing on the cake was Australian Motorsport icon Dick Johnson accepting the teams trophy on the podium with both his drivers, a moment that Ford fans have been waiting a long time to see. Coulthard was ecstatic with the win; "It's a pretty special thing to win, and even better when your team mate is right there alongside you on the podium. It was a pretty dominant performance, we worked well as a team with our pit stops and strategy. I didn't get impeded by stacking at any stage, and it shows the camaraderie within the team. It doesn't matter which car wins, as long as one of them does. I don't think we could have ended the day any better than what we did. To take the team's first Championship win is very special. It's an iconic team, and we have some pretty special people here. Roger is wrapped, Dick has a smile a mile wide and it's good times." The win ended a 118 championship race win drought for DJR Team Penske with Coulthard backing up the Tasmania performance with another win at the next race at Phillip Island, making it the first time he has claimed successive championship Supercars races. This 1:12 Scale replica of Coulthard's winning Ford FGX Falcon will be a really impressive size. It roughly measures over 40cm from front to rear, around 17 cm from mirror to mirror and around 12cm from wheel to roof. Other than the sheer beauty of the size of this model, there are numerous additional features worth noting. They include using injection moulded glass housings for added strength and accuracy, photo etched parts, detailed brakes, wheels and we have also included the hamburger camera on the roof along with GPS tracker on the boot. Despite the model being produced in sealed body resin (in order to maintain an affordable price point for collectors) there has been no expense spared in replicating the interior cockpit. The interior detail includes full decoration, faithfully replicated seat and painted interior characteristics along with fabric seat harness and window netting. It's also important to note that the model will be produced with the rear wing as a separate piece to avoid damage during shipping. Once removed from the packaging, the separate rear wing easily sits in the two designated anchor points on the boot to complete the look of the model. This model will be produced in an exclusive limited edition with the number to be set based on pre-orders received and presented in deluxe packaging along with a commemorative flyer and numbered Certificate of Authenticity. It's an amazing collectors piece and one that shouldn't be missed.

Biante 1/12 Ford FGX Falcon Shell V 2017 Perth SuperSprint Biante Model Cars are very pleased to present the 1:12 Scale Shell V-Power Racing Ford Falcon FGX driven by Scott McLaughlin to win in both races at the 2017 Perth SuperSprint. After a successful number of years driving Volvo's with Garry Rogers Motorsport, Scott McLaughlin was recruited by powerhouse team DJR Team Penske which would become known as Shell V-Power Racing for the 2017 Supercars Championship Season. The young gun driver started the year in hot form with multiple podiums and eventually scored his first championship race win with the team at Perth's Barbagallo raceway. It was a memorable weekend for a number of reasons for the fan-favourite driver. Not only did he put in a dominant performance across the weekend's two races claiming a pole and both wins, but it was done in front of not only Australian legend Dick Johnson but American motorsport icon and team owner, Roger Penske. Seeing both Scott and teammate Fabian Coulthard spray "The Captain' with champagne on the podium after Saturday's Race 7 was a memorable sight to behold and one that Ford fans across Australia loved. "We got the broom out this weekend and took some points," said McLaughlin of his clean sweep. "It's fantastic to get the #17 Ford in the number one spot for Dick (Johnson) and the team. I was pretty nervous about my first race in front of the big bosses (Roger Penske and Tim Cindric) but they believe in me and as a driver that's all you can ask." This 1:12 Scale replica of McLaughlin's winning Ford FGX Falcon will be a really impressive size. It roughly measures over 40cm from front to rear, around 17 cm from mirror to mirror and around 12cm from wheel to roof. Other than the sheer beauty of the size of this model, there are numerous additional features worth noting. They include using injection moulded glass housings for added strength and accuracy, photo etched parts, detailed brakes, wheels and we have also included the hamburger camera on the roof along with GPS tracker on the boot. Despite the model being produced in sealed body resin (in order to maintain an affordable price point for collectors) there has been no expense spared in replicating the interior cockpit. The interior detail includes full decoration, faithfully replicated seat and painted interior characteristics along with fabric seat harness and window netting. It's also important to note that the model will be produced with the rear wing as a separate piece to avoid damage during shipping. Once removed from the packaging, the separate rear wing easily sits in the two designated anchor points on the boot to complete the look of the model. This model will be produced in an exclusive limited edition with the number to be set based on pre-orders received and presented in deluxe packaging along with a commemorative flyer and numbered Certificate of Authenticity. It's an amazing collectors piece and one that shouldn't be missed.

Biante 1/12 Holden Commodore 2015 Bathurst Winner Lowndes

Biante 1/12 Holden Commodore 2016 ASC Winner -Gisbergen Biante Model Cars are very pleased to present the 1:12 Scale Red Bull Racing Australia Holden VF Commodore driven by Shane van Gisbergen to win the 2016 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship. All eyes were on �SVG� when he joined Triple Eight Race Engineering�s Red Bull Racing Australia at the start of the 2016 season after a three year stint with Tekno. An undeniably talented driver in both the dry and the wet, the motorsport world were licking their lips to see how SVG would work in a two car team with one of the most successful drivers in the sport in Jamie Whincup. An intriguing battle unfolded throughout 2016 with both drivers taking out a stack of race wins and poles across the season in a dominant year from the team. The season eventually finished in a 1-2 finish in the championship with SVG 200 points ahead of his team mate to clinch his maiden Supercars championship title. This 1:12 Scale replica of the 2016 Championship winner is a really impressive size. It roughly measures over 40cm from front to rear, around 17 cm from mirror to mirror and around 12cm from wheel to roof. You can appreciate the large scale in the images of the 1:12 sitting next to a 30cm ruler to highlight the sheer size of this model. Other than the sheer beauty of the size of this model, there are numerous additional features worth noting. They include using injection moulded glass housings for added strength and accuracy, photo etched parts, detailed brakes, wheels and we have also included the hamburger camera on the roof along with GPS tracker on the boot. Despite the model being produced in sealed body resin (in order to maintain an affordable price point for collectors) there has been no expense spared in replicating the interior cockpit. The interior detail includes full decoration, faithfully replicated seat and painted interior characteristics along with fabric seat harness and window netting. It�s also important to note that the model will be produced with the rear wing as a separate piece to avoid damage during shipping. Once removed from the packaging, the separate rear wing easily sits in the two designated anchor points on the boot to complete the look of the model. This model will be produced in an exclusive limited edition with the number to be set based on pre-orders received and presented in deluxe packaging along with a commemorative flyer and numbered Certificate of Authenticity. It�s an amazing collectors piece and one that shouldn�t be missed.

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Biante Model Cars are very pleased to present the 1:12 Scale Tekno / Team Darrell Lea STIX Holden VF Commodore Supercar driven by Will Davison and Jonathon Webb to win the 2016 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000.

The 2016 chapter of the Great Race was certainly an eventful one, although it was the second half of the race that had fans on the edge of their seats after the first 92 laps were raced without a safety car. After the first safety car appeared however, the race exploded into action and as history will show, it was a racing incident in the dying stages of the race involving race leader Jamie Whincup, Garth Tander and Scott McLaughlin which saw Tander in the wall, McLaughlin in the sand and Whincup handed a 15-second penalty for his part which put the race firmly in Will Davison’s hands. Davison certainly wasn’t gifted the win however, duelling with Shane Van Gisbergen while trying to conserve fuel over the final laps. He eventually won the battle as the Darrell Lea STIX Commodore coughed over the line due to a lack of fuel in a thrilling finish, 0.1434 seconds ahead of Van Gisbergen in one of the race’s closest ever finishes.

“I’m honestly speechless, I’m not going to give much here because that was so stressful,� Davison said after clinching his second Bathurst 1000 title. “It coughed at the last corner I ran out of fuel as I crossed the line. Started 17th, I knew we were quick. Jonathon Webb had a good feeling this week.� “Some things are weird, I can’t believe how that panned out.�

For team owner Webb, it was his second win at Mount Panorama this year, having taken the 12 Hour with Shane van Gisbergen and Alvaro Parente earlier in 2016 and redemption for the team’s 2014 1000 campaign which they came so close to winning; “Unbelievable – we were so close in 14,� Webb said. “I was out the back just playing with my kid trying to ignore what was going on – it’s unbelievable, it’s just amazing.� said Jonathon Webb.

This 1:12 Scale replica of the 2016 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 winner is seriously big. Measuring over 40cm from front to rear, around 17 cm from mirror to mirror and around 12cm from wheel to roof, the size of this model is really impressive. It will be a perfect center piece model for any collection, bar or even your man cave. Other than the size of this model, there are numerous additional features worth noting. They include using injection molded glass housings for added strength and accuracy, photo etched parts, detailed brakes, wheels and we have also included the hamburger camera on the roof along with GPS tracker on the boot. Despite the model being produced in sealed body resin (in order to maintain an affordable price point for collectors at $399.00) there has been no expense spared in replicating the interior cockpit. The interior detail includes full decoration, faithfully replicated seat and painted interior characteristics along with seat harness and window netting. The 1:12 Scale models also have such an impressive feel and weight to them, they really have to be seen to be appreciated.

This model will come in an exclusive limited edition based on pre-orders received. Each model will be presented in premium packaging with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and Commemorative Flyer - it’s the ultimate Bathurst 1000 winning collectable model.

Biante 1/12 Holden Commodore 2016 Sandown 500 - Tander/Luff Biante Model Cars are very pleased to present the 1:12 Scale Holden Racing Team VF Commodore driven by Garth Tander and Warren Luff to win the 2016 Wilson Security Sandown 500. In what was perhaps the biggest news to come out of the 2016 Supercars championship season, Holden announced that it would no longer be supporting the Walkinshaw Racing run Holden Racing Team in 2017, instead opting to send its funding and the �official factory team� title to the Triple Eight Race Engineering run Red Bull Racing Australia. It was a move that created mass headlines and significant backlash from the HRT faithful but at the end of the day the deal was done and there were still races to contest for the remainder of the 2016 season. The Wilson Security Sandown 500 was one of those races. Dubbed the �Retro Round� by the Supercars body, many teams up and down pitlane embraced the history of the sport or their teams by running retro styled liveries or uniforms. HRT bucked the trend and arrived with the same livery they had run all year, clearly opting to focus on their results on track rather than the celebrations around it. It worked. After starting the race in P2, Tander and Luff took out the iconic race with the front guard of their car hanging off and Red Bull Racing Australia�s Shane van Gisbergen finishing fast, closing the final gap to 0.34 seconds. The win added a Sandown 500 victory to an already long list of achievements for Garth Tander and history will show that the result would also mark the last win for that era of the Holden Racing Team, a fitting finish given only Mark Skaife represented the team more times than Tander. This 1:12 Scale replica is a really impressive size. It roughly measures over 40cm from front to rear, around 17 cm from mirror to mirror and around 12cm from wheel to roof. You can appreciate the large scale in the images of the 1:12 sitting next to a 30cm ruler to highlight the sheer size of this model. Other than the sheer beauty of the size of this model, there are numerous additional features worth noting. They include using injection moulded glass housings for added strength and accuracy, photo etched parts, detailed brakes, wheels and we have also included the hamburger camera on the roof along with GPS tracker on the boot. Despite the model being produced in sealed body resin (in order to maintain an affordable price point for collectors) there has been no expense spared in replicating the interior cockpit. The interior detail includes full decoration, faithfully replicated seat and painted interior characteristics along with fabric seat harness and window netting. It�s also important to note that the model will be produced with the rear wing as a separate piece to avoid damage during shipping. Once removed from the packaging, the separate rear wing easily sits in the two designated anchor points on the boot to complete the look of the model. This model will be produced in an exclusive limited edition with the number to be set based on pre-orders received and presented in deluxe packaging along with a commemorative flyer and numbered Certificate of Authenticity. It�s an amazing collectors piece and one that shouldn�t be missed, especially for fans of the Holden Racing Team.

Biante 1/12 Holden Commodore Team Vortex 2016 Lowndes Biante Model Cars are very pleased to present the 1:12 Scale Team Vortex Holden VF Commodore driven by Craig Lowndes at the 2016 Clipsal 500 for his 251st championship round start, breaking the previous record held by Russell Ingall for most round starts in ATCC / V8SC history. There's no denying that Craig Lowndes is one of the most popular figures in Australian sport. With 6 Bathurst 1000 wins, 3 Championship wins and over 100+ individual race wins across his career, it seems fitting that another record was added to his resume at the 2016 Clipsal 500 and his 251st round start. The start of the 2016 season also marked the debut of Team Vortex in the championship after a long and successful stint under the Red Bull Racing Australia banner. This 1:12 Scale replica of the Lowndes record breaking Team Vortex Supercar is a really impressive size. It roughly measures over 40cm from front to rear, around 17 cm from mirror to mirror and around 12cm from wheel to roof. You can appreciate the large scale in the images of the 1:12 sitting next to a 30cm ruler to highlight the sheer size of this model. Other than the sheer beauty of the size of this model, there are numerous additional features worth noting. They include using injection moulded glass housings for added strength and accuracy, photo etched parts, detailed brakes, wheels and we have also included the hamburger camera on the roof along with GPS tracker on the boot. Despite the model being produced in sealed body resin (in order to maintain an affordable price point for collectors) there has been no expense spared in replicating the interior cockpit. The interior detail includes full decoration, faithfully replicated seat and painted interior characteristics along with fabric seat harness and window netting. It's also important to note that the model will be produced with the rear wing as a separate piece to avoid damage during shipping. Once removed from the packaging, the separate rear wing easily sits in the two designated anchor points on the boot to complete the look of the model. This model will be produced in an exclusive limited edition with the number to be set based on pre-orders received and presented in deluxe packaging along with a commemorative flyer and numbered Certificate of Authenticity. It's an amazing collectors piece and one that shouldn't be missed.