Brock / Richards A9X

[hot5]

ANY THOUGHTS ON THIS UPCOMING MODEL I THINK ITS THE HOLLY GRAIL OF TOURING CARS YOURE THOUGHTS!!!

[admin]

Final sample is sitting on Richards desk now. Looks fantastic.

[Renz Man]

Any chance of some pictures Admin??

[rex555]

Any chance of some pictures Admin??

I'll second that. Maybe in 'Biante Prototypes' to freshen the look in there? Hanging out for my first Holden model.

[Donny05]

I'll third that! and if we could see some pics of the HQ - HZ series in there too that would be great. When will we be likely to see the HDT Brock / Richards A9X on the shelves, Admin? This year? Here's hoping.

Cheers, Jason :D

[admin]

Picture one of sample

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Picture 2 of sample

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Picture three of sample

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Picture four of sample

[a9x]

i don't want one:mad:

oh who am i kidding:D

[wayno]

Those pics should come with an R rating if the effect they had on me is anything to go by!
Just have top source some decals to make the car authentic and that's it.
Can't wait to get mine!

[Odin]

I'll have yours if you don't want it :D

Looks like I'll have to put in an advance order when it comes up. I really want this model.

[A9Xer]

I have to say that this is probably the best looking model to date.... not that I am biased or anything.

[Damian]

Very, very nice.


Regards
Damian

[rex555]

Thanks for that Admin. Great pix

Only one question left now. When????????????

[KRAKA05]

Wow....those pics look great. Cant wait for another Bathurst winner.

WOO HOO

[Grubby]

Looks fantastic

When can I pick one up

[hot5]

GEEZ HAVE TO GET IN EARLY THIS LOOKS LIKE IT"S GOING TO BE ONE VERY SORT AFTER MODEL THINK I"LL BE PUTTING THE TRANSFERS ON TO FINISH IT OFF ANY THOUGHTS ON THIS

[wayno]

ferrari fan will probably do more of his excellent decals for this car so just keep an eye on the forum. Also you might want to not use the caps lock when you post as capital letters are considered shouting.

[Riddler]

WOW!!!

[Riddler]

I have to say it again...

WOW!!!

[Renz Man]

Where's the mop - just have to wipe up this drool...

Thanks for the pics Admin, can't wait to get this one in the cabinet!

[castkrazy]

Wow ! this model going to be a real stunner ... :cool:

I've had this one Pre-ordered for months now , so it's nice to hear its finally getting closer to release ... and my cabinet . :D

[GSXR1]

Awesome looker!!:cool:

A sample that looks that good must mean that it's not too far from production (hint, hint);)

[ferrari fan]

YES; I WILL do these missing decals , so watch this forum and my webside for announchments.
From what I have seen and heard, this will be a model that will sell out instantly and a shortage will be had by the waivering.
00====00
As soon as I have the missing decals in production I will take Preorders and the price will be $10 a set.:)
I will adopt the policy who comes first will be served first, and I have already some serious preorders in from all over the country.

[ferrari fan]

To slow to beat the 2 min rule.
I have seen it, and been told that BIANTE went all out to make the nessasery parts to get this model spot on and have not spared any expense to get it right.
From what I have seen it is the bees knees!!
The model has complete different interiour to the only other A9X race car model the Brock-Brock Bill Paterson Racing, and the engine bay is completely different.

Bring the containers on and lets unload them :D

[mick xu1]

Hey Bert can we send an order now as i am keen grab them asap.

[ferrari fan]

Yes, You then will be in the first,(already large) batch to be send the decals when ready.
I estimate that you will have the decals before you will have the model in the eastern states.
Print order ,alter and send with $10

[Pedro]

Great looking Model:D
Can I Pre-Order mine now

[Pedro]

Originally posted by ferrari fan
YES; I WILL do these missing decals , so watch this forum and my webside for announchments.
From what I have seen and heard, this will be a model that will sell out instantly and a shortage will be had by the waivering.
00====00
As soon as I have the missing decals in production I will take Preorders and the price will be $10 a set.:)
I will adopt the policy who comes first will be served first, and I have already some serious preorders in from all over the country.
Bert,
Are you making the decals in Vynil and waterslide.

[singer]

Admin,

Please put us all out of our misery. When will this A9X be released?
I don't want my Credit card to be maxxed out & miss out on one.:)

[ferrari fan]

I need a LOT of orders/sales to recoup the waterslide ones, while I can order what ever I need (#'s) at a set price.
I still have a HUGE amount of Waterslide decals for the Longhurst/Mezera here, and do not want to be stuck with these all over again.
The A9X decals are in my opinion better in Vynill anyway.
My own model will have them in vynill for sure.

[Y2Joel]

Looks great, a must have. The engine bay is just fantastic.

[Odin]

I'll order a set of decals

[Goodwrench3]

Count me in too Bert.
Don't wish to be pedantic, but the 'HDT' on the rear panels of the car is a little off - the curved part of the 'D' (allowing that the 'D' used the spine of the black 'H') was all red, and not black and red.
Looking forward to this car finally.

[singer]

Originally posted by ferrari fan
I need a LOT of orders/sales to recoup the waterslide ones, while I can order what ever I need (#'s) at a set price.
I still have a HUGE amount of Waterslide decals for the Longhurst/Mezera here, and do not want to be stuck with these all over again.
The A9X decals are in my opinion better in Vynill anyway.
My own model will have them in vynill for sure.

Given that I plan to get 1 by hook or by crook, you'd better put me down for a set:)

[awawaw]

a few things need fixing if this is the final sample. no blue triangle on bonnet, where the red is on the bonnet scoop need to be a sharp point and close to the white square and the square need to come down the scoop so the square is on the slope of the scoop and therefore less red on the scoop. no ss bagde that i can see on grill and that hdt logo is off. hardie ferodo 1000 sticker should be above number on doors. font of number is wrong. numbers on doors arent is right postion. they should be of center towards rear of car. hope these photos are old.

[awawaw]

hardie ferodo 1000 sticker should be above number on doors passenger side only. different on both sides because of side mirror

[hot5]

admin any more pics

[Richard Poole]

It's a PROTOTYPE so things are wrong.

awawaw, everything you have said, and more, has already been corrected.

The logos on the model are decal as they have not been confirmed yet. Now that the corrections have been made the actual Tampo plates will be developed.

[admin]

We put these pictures on the site to show you the progress.
We are quite aware of the "Errors".
I have decided, due to being very busy with these models, to cease putting any shots, other than when the car is finally released, onto the site as neither I or Richard have the time to keep pointing out that these are prototypes and in most cases have already been corrected by the time the first sample arrives here.

[Patterson]

Keep up the good work Richard and everyone else at Biante...

This is gonna be one awesome model of an awesome car....

I'll have 1 if I can get one....:D

[the_goldie]

Originally posted by admin
We put these pictures on the site to show you the progress.
We are quite aware of the "Errors".
I have decided, due to being very busy with these models, to cease putting any shots, other than when the car is finally released, onto the site as neither I or Richard have the time to keep pointing out that these are prototypes and in most cases have already been corrected by the time the first sample arrives here.

awwwww :( no more pictures...

Trevor/Richard - maybe when you put prototype photos up you can mention the faults on the prototypes so that way people can see what the faults are compared to the real car and not list them, themselves??? Would this help. I am sure everyone loves to see the progress and the people who comment are just trying to help :)

ps - the engine detail looks pretty amazing. Hopefully this will be ready in time for Santa to leave under my tree.

[Patterson]

well maybe if people weren't so picky and took the time to note that they are just prototypes and will have errors and just take them as they are, then admin and Richard won't have to waste time defending themselves and we'll get the pictures of the finished model a lot quicker....

I mean, after all, the pics were only posted because people asked, admin did the righty by us and then the picking starts....

thats my two cents...

Keep up the good work Richard and Admin. The PROTOTYPE looks great, the finished product will be absoloutely AWESOME....

can't wait....:D

[hot5]

admin whats the production numbers on this model

[the_goldie]

Originally posted by Patterson
well maybe if people weren't so picky and took the time to note that they are just prototypes and will have errors and just take them as they are, then admin and Richard won't have to waste time defending themselves and we'll get the pictures of the finished model a lot quicker....

I mean, after all, the pics were only posted because people asked, admin did the righty by us and then the picking starts....

thats my two cents...

Keep up the good work Richard and Admin. The PROTOTYPE looks great, the finished product will be absoloutely AWESOME....

can't wait....:D

But then you could also have the problem of the model being released with errors and then if there was a photo of the prototype shown people will say - why didn't you pick it up on the prototype then instead of bagging the model after it's released - as has happened in the past...

People aren't mind readers and I assume they are only trying to help in the process of getting the car as correct as possible. It is not a bashing exercise. We are only human and make mistakes and sometimes not everyone will see the same mistakes, so the more people see these prototypes I guess the more people can have their say about the mistakes if any??? It might even make their (BIANTE's) job easier by giving us the chance to pick up on errors they may have missed - after they list what errors they have found of course. Sort of like spot the difference ;)

Also if people weren't so picky why would we bother buying 1/18s for their level of detail - I would stick with Hotwheels or other brands that aren't so detailed and accurate. Sure some things may not be able to be 100% accurate due to tooling etc, but other items on the models should be.

[Patterson]

I see your point the_goldie.

I just don't think this is the place to pick faults.

Maybe the idea you mentioned previously is the way to go.

Its just frustrating when admin does us a favour that makes his job more difficult.

Anyway, back to the subject, they're great pics, and it would be great to see some more of this and other models.

It would be a shame if admin couldn't post more for fear of having the eyes picked out of it...

Maybe a pick the faults thread would be handy when the final pre-production model is ready, ie after the biante team has found every fault they can and had them fixed....

[MARK052003]

THE photos of the Brock/Richo are great love to see that HDT on the side of the car I fell like BIG KEV [Iam excited] 1ST CLASS BIANTE what a ford crusher ! !

[mick xu1]

Originally posted by MARK052003
THE photos of the Brock/Richo are great love to see that HDT on the side of the car I fell like BIG KEV [Iam excited] 1ST CLASS BIANTE what a ford crusher ! !

Your spot on Mark052003, Ford Crusher is the wright word for it 78 good win, 79 Great 6 lap win, The Man, The Machine, The Mountain.

[MARK052003]

I love your work mickxu1

[mick xu1]

By the sounds of it Mark052003, i think you might be a Brock & Murphy fan. Go Holden

[z605]

A Query:

Did the Brocky A9X in Australian Muscle Car magazine have a tan coloured interior?

I assume it was the real deal A9X Brocky/Richards drove?

Cheers

p.s. We all appreciate admin putting prototype piccies up. Feedback should always be allowed on a topic.
If the feedback reveals any potential errors so be it!

[zigi08]

Woooooooooooow!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How long admin till we can get hold of one???...I'd like to see it on advance order!!!

z605...I think the tan trimmed one you mentioned is the 79 version...the 78 had black trim...correct me if I'm wrong...

Great pic's love your work!!! bring it on I say... :D

[GPW]

Ditto everyone's comments. It looks great.
I just want one!

[hot5]

does any one have a likley production run on this model 5000/7500 maybe

[singer]

Originally posted by hot5
does any one have a likley production run on this model 5000/7500 maybe
My guess would be 6000 as it part of the Brock collection:)

[awawaw]

well it seems im being picked on again. i thought i read that it was the final sample so i thought that meant final. i think its a good idea to let us see photos then maybe people such as myself will pick mistakes/errors that biante dont. i mean every model i have being d.johnson 81
d.johnson 83
d/j johnson 00
moff/bond 1-2
brock 97
have things largly wrong or minor.
johnson 81 sydchrome sticker under number is more like 1/30 scale.
johnson 83 has 1000/james hardie instead of james hardie/1000 on passenger side and the wheels arent to scale. it had 14in rims on that car not 10in
brock 97 has no stickers on rear bumper
moff/bond has white steemed driver side mirrors
johnson 00 left hand side rear is higher than right because somthing is either not sitting right or broken.
so please dont get into me about this subject. the things ive pointed are the norm for those models except the missing signage on the brock car and maybe the johnson 00 car. and it would be good if we did have a pick the faults thread. then maybe i would get ear bashed. i proberbly have more source material than most and can pick the faults from a mile away.

[singer]

Originally posted by awawaw
well it seems im being picked on again. i thought i read that it was the final sample so i thought that meant final. i think its a good idea to let us see photos then maybe people such as myself will pick mistakes/errors that biante dont. i mean every model i have being d.johnson 81
d.johnson 83
d/j johnson 00
moff/bond 1-2
brock 97
have things largly wrong or minor.
johnson 81 sydchrome sticker under number is more like 1/30 scale.
johnson 83 has 1000/james hardie instead of james hardie/1000 on passenger side and the wheels arent to scale. it had 14in rims on that car not 10in
brock 97 has no stickers on rear bumper
moff/bond has white steemed driver side mirrors
johnson 00 left hand side rear is higher than right because somthing is either not sitting right or broken.
so please dont get into me about this subject. the things ive pointed are the norm for those models except the missing signage on the brock car and maybe the johnson 00 car. and it would be good if we did have a pick the faults thread. then maybe i would get ear bashed. i proberbly have more source material than most and can pick the faults from a mile away. So thats why you buy the models, so you can spend all your time to find all these faults. If you don't like the product DON'T BUY IT, JUST DON'T WHINE

[zigi08]

Originally posted by awawaw
well it seems im being picked on again. i thought i read that it was the final sample so i thought that meant final. i think its a good idea to let us see photos then maybe people such as myself will pick mistakes/errors that biante dont. i mean every model i have being d.johnson 81
d.johnson 83
d/j johnson 00
moff/bond 1-2
brock 97
have things largly wrong or minor.
johnson 81 sydchrome sticker under number is more like 1/30 scale.
johnson 83 has 1000/james hardie instead of james hardie/1000 on passenger side and the wheels arent to scale. it had 14in rims on that car not 10in
brock 97 has no stickers on rear bumper
moff/bond has white steemed driver side mirrors
johnson 00 left hand side rear is higher than right because somthing is either not sitting right or broken.
so please dont get into me about this subject. the things ive pointed are the norm for those models except the missing signage on the brock car and maybe the johnson 00 car. and it would be good if we did have a pick the faults thread. then maybe i would get ear bashed. i proberbly have more source material than most and can pick the faults from a mile away.

everybody is entitled to their view (s) constructive critcism is a great thing...

May I suggest 'awawaw' that if you have so much reference material that you pass it on to the Biante team...for them to peruse and use if necessary.

I have seen in another thread the lenghts they go to to get it right...we should all assist where and when we can so we have the best there is on the market...

That's my view and I'm derrin hinch!!! :D

[oldxr]

I thought it was the FINAL sample aswell, oh well.
What i recall Admin saying is that they will make whatever is ordered. eg: if 15000 people order one, 15000 will be made, so don't expect this car to reach the dizzy heights the dollars the early Moffat cars see on the second hand market.
But be happy this way no one will miss out!

[awawaw]

So thats why you buy the models, so you can spend all your time to find all these faults. If you don't like the product DON'T BUY IT, JUST DON'T WHINE
oh well i did say dont get stuck into me about it. the models of yesteryear were pretty light on detail but these biante and cc ones have great detail its just a shame that something go unnoticed. i would be very willing to help on future models of australian racing cars where i can.

[hot5]

15000 MODELS CANT SEE THEM PRODUCING THAT MANY SURELY WILL THERE BE THAT HUGE A RESPONSE ?

[Donny05]

Please don't stop the Prototype pics Admin, as this is what makes collecting these cars exciting, anticipation of the final product to display on our shelves. I'm sure most replies are only to try and help. Everyone at Biante have done another fine job with this car and I'm sure it will be as close to perfect as they can get. I must say the wheels look Great and true to the originals.

Cheers, Jason :D

[hot5]

admin no offical response to production numbers yet

[biante2224]

Originally posted by Donny05
Please don't stop the Prototype pics Admin, as this is what makes collecting these cars exciting, anticipation of the final product to display on our shelves. I'm sure most replies are only to try and help. Everyone at Biante have done another fine job with this car and I'm sure it will be as close to perfect as they can get. I must say the wheels look Great and true to the originals.

Cheers, Jason :D


Ditto ADMIN:D

[zeitgeist]

Originally posted by Patterson
I just don't think this is the place to pick faults.

Its just frustrating when admin does us a favour that makes his job more difficult.


OK. I'm probably going to catch a bit of heat for this, but this has really been bothering me. I'm with the_goldie all the way on this one.

This prototyle was placed in a forum frequented by some people who are VERY well-versed in Aussie motorsport. How could someone NOT point out possible errors on an upcoming model?

I was really surprised by Admin's response to the person who pointed out the shortcomings in the prototype. I really hope Admin won't hold true to their promise to pick up their toys and go home.

OK, so someone points out errors that were already addressed; unbeknownst to the forum community, mind you. Seriously, what harm was done?

Originally posted by Patterson
It would be a shame if admin couldn't post more for fear of having the eyes picked out of it...


While disappointing , it is obviously well within Admin's rights to refrain from showing prototypes to avoid possible critical responses.

However, I would be even MORE disappointed if forum members assuaged or silenced their concerns regarding upcoming cars for fear of Admin eliminating the practice of showing them.

BC

[singer]

Originally posted by zeitgeist
OK. I'm probably going to catch a bit of heat for this, but this has really been bothering me. I'm with the_goldie all the way on this one.

This prototyle was placed in a forum frequented by some people who are VERY well-versed in Aussie motorsport. How could someone NOT point out possible errors on an upcoming model?

I was really surprised by Admin's response to the person who pointed out the shortcomings in the prototype. I really hope Admin won't hold true to their promise to pick up their toys and go home.

OK, so someone points out errors that were already addressed; unbeknownst to the forum community, mind you. Seriously, what harm was done?



While disappointing , it is obviously well within Admin's rights to refrain from showing prototypes to avoid possible critical responses.

However, I would be even MORE disappointed if forum members assuaged or silenced their concerns regarding upcoming cars for fear of Admin eliminating the practice of showing them.

BC

Couldn't agree more! That being said Admin is only human. While trying to do the right thing in showing us all a prototype, he received an awful lot of flack. He was justifiably proud of the prototype. I can understand his reservations in regard to releasing more prototypes to the forum. I don't think that Admin is tying to silence the discussion regarding the concerns more upset with the degree of critical responses.

[GT40]

This little babies going to look pretty lonely amongst all the Moffat, Goss & Johnson Falcons in my display case.

But every other Ford fan would have to agree this A9X is a must have.

[ferrari fan]

Originally posted by GT40
This little babies going to look pretty lonely amongst all the Moffat, Goss & Johnson Falcons in my display case.

But every other Ford fan would have to agree this A9X is a must have.

What is this, You do NOT have the mighty Tornado's and the Monaro ,you must not collect the winners series then?

[the_goldie]

There are some more photos of the prototype in the new model showroom. The interior and engine look sensational as does the rest of the model. This car is going to be awesome and even better with the marlboro decals on it!!!

[Nick Short]

How good's that interior?!

[singer]

Originally posted by Nick Short
How good's that interior?!

Ditto you got in before I had the chance to type. If I didn't know it was a model I'd swear that I was looking at the real interior. Absolutely unreal:cool:

[GT40]

Ferrari Fan

I started collectiong 1:43 scale cars about 15 years ago, Trax etc, then found out about Biante and their wonderful 1:18 scale models.

Had to make a financial decission keep getting all the 1:43 or start a theme for 1:18 scale with the occasional 1:43.

The Moffat / Johnson Fords won out, I still get the odd Holden race car in 1:43 that is an important model or just brings back great memories.

Off subject, but how do you guys ad the quotes from other replies? I've tried but don't seem to be going about it the right way as it hasn't worked.

[GSXR1]

Originally posted by GT40
Off subject, but how do you guys ad the quotes from other replies? I've tried but don't seem to be going about it the right way as it hasn't worked.

Just like this!!! Sorry, smartarse answer.:)

First go to the reply that you want to quote from. Down the bottom right-hand corner of each post is a quote button. Click on that and it will open a reply screen with the post you want to quote at the top of your reply. If you like you can then trim out any unnecessary text, like I have with this reply. Then just carry on as if posting a regular reply. Hope that makes sense.:)

[GT40]

Originally posted by GSXR1
Just like this!!! Sorry, smartarse answer.:)

First go to the reply that you want to quote from. Down the bottom right-hand corner of each post is a quote button. Click on that and it will open a reply screen with the post you want to quote at the top of your reply. If you like you can then trim out any unnecessary text, like I have with this reply. Then just carry on as if posting a regular reply. Hope that makes sense.:)

Thanks GSXRI - how simple, I was clicking reply post then trying to ad the quote.

[awawaw]

This prototyle was placed in a forum frequented by some people who are VERY well-versed in Aussie motorsport. How could someone NOT point out possible errors on an upcoming model? While disappointing , it is obviously well within Admin's rights to refrain from showing prototypes to avoid possible critical responses.

However, I would be even MORE disappointed if forum members assuaged or silenced their concerns regarding upcoming cars for fear of Admin eliminating the practice of showing them.


thanks.....

[biante11500]

the big question is, will this be the next bathurst winner to be released? it should be a sell out model in record time. it is one of the best looking torana,s ever. regardless if your a ford or holden fan or model manufacture brand fan. this should be on every aussie collectors must have list. i think biante has been listening to the collectors who have asked for better detail. i was impressed with the promo shots of the model. as some stated its not perfect but its a promo. what impresses me is the fact that biante has decided to upgrade an excisting mold. the rear fuel cell area, the interior & the exellent upgrade to the engine detail. i give biante two thumbs up on there effort. i collect both brands cc & biante, and if theres a choice between to identical models. i go for overall detail, fit & finish to be the deciding factor. not brand loyalty or price. with that said, biante will continue to win my model dollars as long as they keep showing effort and improvements to excisting older molds such as the brock a9x.
once again thank you for listening to our pleas biante team.
im sure you will be rewarded with a very popular sell out model. :D

[the_goldie]

Funny you mention the fuel cell area, as I was looking at the other Brock/Brock LX SS A9X I have and was wondering where do they put the fuel in, I know they had bigger fuel tanks but 1 tank of fuel around Bathurst :eek: Am I missing something or is it not on the model - don't start a war about it, if it is missing, just want to know. Thanks.

[biante11500]

you have a good eye there. i just had a look at my 77 brock and you do have a valid point. any answers?:D

[jager]

Don't know about the racing cars, but on the LH/ LX Torana road cars the fuel cap was located behind the rear number plate which hinged down. It was a nice touch that I haven't seen replicated on too many other cars - for one thing you didn't need to worry about which side to park when filling up with fuel. A

s the fuel cap was 'hidden' on the 1:1 cars you won't find it on the model (unless Biante adds hinged rear number plates to their impressive list of specifications).

[toad]

I'm seem to recall the A9X racing cars had fuel fillers in the tail gate just below the rear window.

[Nedwob]

Great to see the interest these two amazing cars generate.
FYI:
Brocky had two HDT A9X's, they are most easily recognised by their differing interiors; 78 Black, 79 Fawn (Beige) which is a UC Torana interior.

The fuel filler in the 79 car is filled via a dry break system, in the rear of the car under the hatch. The 78 car uses the conventional A9X under-the-license-plate filler.

It is interesting that some people were not too happy about the comments made regarding the originality of the model. Picky yes, but that type of feedback is invaluable, as it is what takes a good model to greatness.

If anyone ever has any feedback regarding our products or cars, please feel free to email us/post it whatever.

Regards, Chris.

chris@bowdensown.com.au

1:1 and 1:18th collector.

[the_goldie]

Thanks for the info Chris, what about the 77 car he ran? Was the fuel filler underneath the number plate?

[toad]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Nedwob
[B]Great to see the interest these two amazing cars generate.
FYI:
Brocky had two HDT A9X's, they are most easily recognised by their differing interiors; 78 Black, 79 Fawn (Beige) which is a UC Torana interior.


Chris,

I assume the 79 car had a UC interior but with an LX dash? Was this matching colout to the interior? What was the reason for having a UC interior?

[Nedwob]

Hi Guys,
The Brock Patterson car also ran the conventional fuel filler (We don't own that car though....Would be nice!).

Yes, it runs a black LX dash. The light interior was chosen for improved ergonomics over long distance races.

For the trainspotters out there. Brocky always ran with a SLR ashtray, as opposed to the supplied SS ashtray. No, we don't know why either (But we do have a couple of theories.)
Cheers, Chris.

[toad]

is it true that the SS badge on the grille was lowered slightly to improve airflow into the radiator?

[Nedwob]

Yes, that is correct, it is down one "rung" on both cars.

[mick xu1]

Thanks Chris, it's very interesting and educational i just love all these little bits about the cars.

[pjformula1]

Did the 78 & 79 A9X come in different red on the body.
From photo's i have seen the 78 was a darker red, then they went to the lighter orange/red in 79.
Any thoughts

[GSXR1]

We received our stock of the new A9X dvd yesterday so I've had it playing in the shop today and it looks good. :)

Haven't had a chance to sit down and have a proper watch of it yet, but the grabs that I've seen so far look quite promising.

While it's obviously focused mainly on the A9X, there still seems to be plenty of footage of other cars that will be familiar to collectors of that era eg Moffat XC Cobras, Federation Cobra and I'm pretty sure I caught a quick glimpse of the Jim Richards Melford XB as well

Plus the cover has photos of the cars with those naughty words still intact! :D

[Nedwob]

Hi Mick,
I can't say for sure. But I would hazard a guess at no. As the 78 Brock car became the 79 Harvey car, and they didn't respray it. So when the 2 HDT cars are photographed together, at say Bathurst 79, you would see a colour change. Which there isn't.
I have noticed this phenomenom before and can only put it down to inconsistent methods of exposure and how the aging shots are stored.

Cheers, Chris.

[toad]

Some people have mentioned on the thread that they have pre-ordered for this car. I can't see where to pre-order the 1979 model. All I can see is the 1978 car on the site. ??