Historic 2007

[Footy]

Nearly that time of year again(okay a little early:smug: )

But is the 2007 model going to be a yellow camaro?

[brchi17]

Nearly that time of year again(okay a little early:smug: )

But is the 2007 model going to be a yellow camaro?

Unless they change their mind I severely doubt it.

Richard was rather quite adamant when I spoke to him at Phillip Island that they would not be making any Camero's.....I know one member who'd really love a yellow one with #31 on it....:D

[Road Runner 72]

Unless they change their mind I severely doubt it.

Richard was rather quite adamant when I spoke to him at Phillip Island that they would not be making any Camero's.....I know one member who'd really love a yellow one with #31 on it....:D

Make that 2 ;)

[toddy05]

any idea if these come to QR?When

[Poita]

Is a Historic 07 still going to be made this year?

[brchi17]

Is a Historic 07 still going to be made this year?

It will be interesting as they're not longer 'historics' in the technical sense anymore with the new freedoms that have been allowed under the new Touring Car Masters regulations....

I hope Biante do continue this range for those whom have been collecting them, as I think it was a good way to heighten interest in the series of which they sponsor.

[sleepy]

I hope Biante do continue this range for those whom have been collecting them, as I think it was a good way to heighten interest in the series of which they sponsor.here here lets hope the new owners see fit to continue with these models as they can show a wide cross section of australian motorsport....

[Richard Poole]

The 2007 Biante Touring Car Masters model will be announced shortly.

It's going to be something a little different. Wait and see!

[monarocveightz]

The 2007 Biante Touring Car Masters model will be announced shortly.

It's going to be something a little different. Wait and see!


Thats good news.

I'm wondering if it will be an 80's Commodore or Falcon?

[wayno]

The 2007 Biante Touring Car Masters model will be announced shortly.

It's going to be something a little different. Wait and see!

A yellow 69 Camaro would be different. :)
And DON'T ask me what colour yellow!

[Poita]

The 2007 Biante Touring Car Masters model will be announced shortly.

It's going to be something a little different. Wait and see!

Thanks for the update Richard.

[HDTHSVHRT]

Thats good news.

I'm wondering if it will be an 80's Commodore or Falcon?


I dont think a first commodore modelled will be a historic!

[wayno]

80's cars have no relevance at all to this series so I don't think it will be one of them.

[lukey73]

Here is a stab in the dark, either a Mini or a Mustang ;)

[Road Runner 72]

I was going to say Mini as well. Would be over the moon if it was a camaro tho but feels that is a very very long shot.

[monarocveightz]

I was going to say Mini as well. Would be over the moon if it was a camaro tho but feels that is a very very long shot.


True the mini could be a likely candidate

[monarocveightz]

I dont think a first commodore modelled will be a historic!

Well it's not called the Biante Historics anymore is it
:p

80's cars have no relevance at all to this series so I don't think it will be one of them.

I didn't think of that, i'm just hoping to see some 80's Commodores out soon.

[brchi17]

I'm wondering if it may be an old Volkswagen, oops, I meant Porsche 911 :D !!!

[Road Runner 72]

Or that sweet looking pace car?

[Martin Thomas]

Escort or Mini?

[KiwiRallyFan]

I'd still love to see a Lotus Cortina.

[215i]

Mustang for me :)

[Patterson]

any of them will do me fine....

[sleepy]

something a little different would likely be an earl 4cyl touring car mini, cortina etc. A 4dr hq holden would be nice, but not likely i think maybe a 2 door although i cant remember any of those wallowing around racetracks. We will have to wait and see.......

[Leigh]

something a little different would likely be an earl 4cyl touring car mini, cortina etc. A 4dr hq holden would be nice, but not likely i think maybe a 2 door although i cant remember any of those wallowing around racetracks. We will have to wait and see.......
It seems that anything can race in the series, irrespective of whether it was raced in the day or not...so expect anything...

An EH would be nice, but as the tooling for a 1:18 doesn't exist, I doubt it...

My money's also on a mini or cortina...

[AmonFan]

We have seen a Mini entered by Glenn Ridge at Adeliade, i think it was a no show though. The Porsche's look good on the track. Have'nt seen a Cortina this year in the series, or a EH, doubt we will with the new regs for the series. A 2 Monaro may be the go ;)

[hobby]

Possibly a HQ

[biante27062]

A little left-field..............what about an Alfa 1750 Bertone GTV......were quick cars at Bathurst in the late 60's but didn't have the grunt of the V8's, are a good handling car even now. AutoArt make a nice model of it in 1:18 already.....

[singer]

A little left-field..............what about an Alfa 1750 Bertone GTV......were quick cars at Bathurst in the late 60's but didn't have the grunt of the V8's, are a good handling car even now. AutoArt make a nice model of it in 1:18 already.....

A fantastic idea. My Father owned one. What an Engine, the sound & noise was absolutely fantastic. The only thing was, it was very expensive to keep on the Road. My Father said "I think I'm funding Ray Gulson's motor racing". At the time Ray Gulson was the sole Alfa dealership outside Sydney & as a result his prices were always on the higher side.

[biante27062]

My dad recently sold his 2000GTV Bertone, a great little car, but as you say it was a bit pricey to keep going. He rebuilt the gearbox, suspension and brakes, but the motor was very strong and the body & interior were in great nick. Rust is a major killer of those cars, his was very sound. I found it too fragile to use as an every day car, but as a sunny weekend sports car it was great fun. Mike

[AmonFan]

While the Alfa is a great car and having some good results to date in Group N, i don't think we'll see one running in the revamped Biante series. Spencer Rice's example is a beuaty though and very quick...

[Poita]

I'm tipping one of the Porsche 911 that run in the series.

[brchi17]

This not long ago appeared on the Biante website (http://www.biante.com.au/product_19369.htm)

....2007 Biante Touring Car Masters model.

As with previous years in 2007 Biante will be producing a special model for the Biante Touring Car Masters series.

With rule changes coming in this year, competitors are now able to race Ford XA Falcon hardtops. It's fitting that with this change the 2007 BTCM model is going to be an XA hardtop.

This model will be produced in Quicksilver with no body paintouts and will include the traditional Biante windscreen banner along with the BTCM logo on the front qtr panels.

The model will feature full race engine, exhaust, and interior and will run with Minilite wheels.
Production will be limited to 2007 units and the model is due to arrive in September....

[wayno]

Bummer. :(

[singer]

Bummer. :(

Wait & see. You never know, it may just be a great 07 Historic.

I reserve my judgement till I see the final Article.

[215i]

I think it will be great. And thanks to the biante guys for adding the race gear back on it (Wheels, interior etc.)! :)

[wayno]

I would love to have seen the cars that have been the mainstay of the series modelled first.

[brchi17]

Wait & see. You never know, it may just be a great 07 Historic......

he hates it because of it's badge.....

[wayno]

he hates it because of it's badge.....

Actually not true Mr Smartypants. The Mustang or Cortina would have been more fitting.
Are any XA's on the track yet?

[brchi17]

Actually not true Mr Smartypants. The Mustang or Cortina would have been more fitting.
Are any XA's on the track yet?

I must admit, I'm a little surprised by the choice of vehicle....I really thought a Porsche was a likely chance

[monarocveightz]

he hates it because of it's badge.....


Possibly because it's not a certain Camaro.

I'm actually looking forward to seeing it, i will be putting my name down for one.

[wayno]

Don't badge judge me guys. Does anyone know if any XA's have hit the track in this series yet?

[whitlam]

Don't badge judge me guys. Does anyone know if any XA's have hit the track in this series yet?

I just had a look at the program from Eastern Creek and there was only XY's there, no XA's

[brchi17]

Don't badge judge me guys. Does anyone know if any XA's have hit the track in this series yet?

not to my knowledge pal ;)

[wayno]

not to my knowledge pal ;)

Hence my disappointment.

[brchi17]

Hence my disappointment.

maybe they know something we don't ;)

[sleepy]

personally i prefer to see this series of cars to stay as australian made cars but the rules may have to be bent later as we run out, it will have to include L34s etc....

[KiwiRallyFan]

This model will be produced in Quicksilver with no body paintouts and will include the traditional Biante windscreen banner along with the BTCM logo on the front quarter panels. The model will feature a full race engine, exhaust, and interior and will run with Minilite wheels.



This sounds really good, particularly as it will appear as a race car. One question though, will it still have the number "07" on the door? The above quotes implies that maybe it won't....

[Richard Poole]

Yes it will. It'll have the series official door panel with the Biante logo at the top.

The main reason we went for the XA is the fact that it's the first year the car has been allowed to run (there are a few considering changing over to XA's from Mustangs apparently). At the moment Ford and Holden guys that want to race at the front only have Mustangs and Camaro's to turn to (granted, the Tilley's have done well in their XY). With the addition of the XA they can go for some Aussie cars in the Monaro and hardtop.

In terms of a Cortina or Porsche past experience has shown that if it isn't a Torana/Monaro or Falcon people aren't that interested.

[wayno]

Ok. Makes a bit more sense. I just found it ridiculous that the car being modelled to represent the series isn't being campaigned by anyone.

[KiwiRallyFan]

Thanks Richard. I thought the '07' on the door would have been an essential part....:)

[Richard Poole]

We're also toying with the idea of having an 07 bonnet roundel.

[Leigh]

Shouldn't the numbering reflect the rules of the category?

[BILLFORD1]

Just what I need....Both as an addition to my "Historics Collection" & as a donor car for a project in the pipeline...Bewdy...Now I only need a spare set of Bathurst Globes to replace the Minilites which will go onto another project awaiting just a set of those wheels in 1/18. Thanks again Biante !! :D:D

[BILLFORD1]

Have to maybe alter my plans a smidgeon.....Just browsing on the Competitions site & found some interesting bits...Black RPO XAGT 2 Dr appears to have got the chop, Moffat GTHO Ph IV also seems to have fallen off the list and an XAGT RPO83 Red Pepper Sedan added as well as the XAGT Superbird Silver Showcar !! If it comes to fruition that saves me at least one "Ground up Rebuild"..... (I note the small photo shows the projected model to have Orange seat facings but my info is that they were a mid grey color in wool....but I can sure fix it if that is how it ends up !!). Must away & organise in some more Storage/Display space ! :D:D

[ferrari fan]

Have to maybe alter my plans a smidgeon.....Just browsing on the Competitions site & found some interesting bits...Black RPO XAGT 2 Dr appears to have got the chop, Moffat GTHO Ph IV also seems to have fallen off the list and an XAGT RPO83 Red Pepper Sedan added as well as the XAGT Superbird Silver Showcar !! If it comes to fruition that saves me at least one "Ground up Rebuild"..... (I note the small photo shows the projected model to have Orange seat facings but my info is that they were a mid grey color in wool....but I can sure fix it if that is how it ends up !!). Must away & organise in some more Storage/Display space ! :D:D

Did you mean Competitors side?
Or is this on the Biante side in competition models?
I is a wee bit confussed

[Road Runner 72]

I just want one ;)

[Poita]

I note the small photo shows the projected model to have Orange seat facings but my info is that they were a mid grey color in wool....

"One feature exclusive to the motorshow Superbird was the rough wool upholstery and pale grey rooflining"

After searching Google most photos appear to show orange wool inserts matching the superbird logo on the side of the car. The rest of the seats are grey.

[biante11500]

with the historics xa coupe have front & rear spoilers? just curious

[BILLFORD1]

Did you mean Competitors side?
Or is this on the Biante side in competition models?
I is a wee bit confussed Sorry Bert, I meant as in the CC site...:D

[BILLFORD1]

Oh & I forgot to mention also....a check has in fact confirmed that even though the pictures of projected models of the Onyx Black XA Coupe & Red XAGT Phase IV Sedan (Moffat) are not on the site, the 2 models WILL still be produced to be ready for release about Oct 07. The site will be updated again to reflect that shortly....

[215i]

There's a pic up now of the XA. Looks very nice! Im really glad they went back to the race prepped look like the inaugural HT. Well done biante.

http://www.biante.com.au/product_19369.htm

[Leigh]

Might have to get that one and code 3 it;)

[VXfan]

Looks the goods,I may have to get this one.(yes,a rare Ford in my collection!!:eek:

[vikings100]

Looks great.

Cheers Greg:)

[Buffalo]

Looks good but I don;t think anyone is actually running one in the Touring car masters are they ?? .. Maybe this will stimulate someone to build one to actually race !!

[Road Runner 72]

That sure looks the part I will be happy to add the to my historic collection.

[Poita]

An excellent looking model, one that I'll happily add to my collection.

[vikings100]

Any news when this car will be released?

Cheers Greg:)

[Road Runner 72]

Any news when this car will be released?

Cheers Greg:)

Soon we hope!!!

[vikings100]

Still nothing?

Cheers Greg:confused:

[Leigh]

...and you won't hear nothin either Greg until it's practically on a ship because otherwise people whinge when it's inevitably late...

[holden5l]

Just had a email from mal's toy shop saying the 07 historic xa should be here by xmas.can't wait .will look good with the rest of the historic series.

[BILLFORD1]

Mines' in my cabinet !! (18/12/07). :D

[david5]

Mines' in my cabinet !! (18/12/07). :D

Photos ??

[GSXR1]

Mines' in my cabinet !! (18/12/07). :D
Mine's not quite in my posession just yet, but I have had advice it's sitting in the shop awaiting me! :cool:

[monarocveightz]

Mine's not quite in my posession just yet, but I have had advice it's sitting in the shop awaiting me! :cool:


Same here, I got a sms on Monday

[Road Runner 72]

Mine is on the way to my work!!!! wooohooooooo.............

[frosty]

Mine arrived yesterday, but the family are giving it to me for Xmas, so I won't get it for another week.

[sleepy]

Mine arrived yesterday, but the family are giving it to me for Xmas, so I won't get it for another week. Im awaiting a knock on the door any hour now and mine will go under the tree for christmas...I even have a sixpack waiting for my reliable courier..Thats not the australia post one whom i have witnessed throwing and dropping parcels outside the post office on more than 1 occasion.........

[Road Runner 72]

Mine arrived yesterday, but the family are giving it to me for Xmas, so I won't get it for another week.

It is worth the wait Wayne, I do like this as it's ride hight or lack of it makes it a real looker on display.

Hope you don't mind I have added some photos.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/road_runnne r_72/RoadRunnersCollection/BMC07-005.jpg

Also just click the smaller photo to enlarge it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/road_runnne r_72/RoadRunnersCollection/th_BMC07-020.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/road_runnn er_72/RoadRunnersCollection/BMC07-020.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/road_runnne r_72/RoadRunnersCollection/th_BMC07-012.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/road_runnn er_72/RoadRunnersCollection/BMC07-012.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/road_runnne r_72/RoadRunnersCollection/th_BMC07-008.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/road_runnn er_72/RoadRunnersCollection/BMC07-008.jpg)

Cheers

Mike

[VXfan]

That looks HOT Mike!:cool:
Nice pics as always.:)
Cheers,
Tony.

[vikings100]

Looks good Mike.


Cheers Greg:)

[spoonster05]

Wasn't going to get one but having seen Mikes's pics I think I might, replica Elise seems to approve of the model as well...

[Road Runner 72]

Cheers guys, man I love the ride high!!! Elise was very pleased that was untill my cat got her lol.

[Footy]

Get mine tomorrow.:D:D

[Road Runner 72]

Congrats!!!

[BILLFORD1]

Can anyone confirm that this model did not come with a brochure ?? Mine had the usual COA but no brochure about the model so assuming there was none produced....

[Road Runner 72]

Nope thier is no broucher with this one!

[BILLFORD1]

Nope thier is no broucher with this one!
Thanks Road Runner, that was what I was guessing.