Efigy

[HSV GOD]

i went to summernats 19 and had the pleasure of seeing efigy the holden concept car i was very impressed with it drool drool drool would make for a nice model in the cabinet i think

[TBVX05]

Yeah I would go for one too! :cool:

[singer]

Personally, I think a reality check is in order;) :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Buffalo]

Personally, I think a reality check is in order;) :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Seems that the reality check may have happened - looks like Brand X are making one in 1/18 !

[Leigh]

Seems that the reality check may have happened - looks like Brand X are making one in 1/18 !
Classic Carlectables?
Trax?

Please state who...no need to play that "he who shall not be named" game;)

This might be a prototype that I actually buy...likewise the GTR-X if one ever gets made:D

Cheers

[Buffalo]

Classic Carlectables?
Trax?

Please state who...no need to play that "he who shall not be named" game;)

This might be a prototype that I actually buy...likewise the GTR-X if one ever gets made:D

Cheers

No games - CC - have it on their website as a future release along with the Elfin Streamliner that Brock drove at the Classic Adelaide Rally last year.

[monarocveightz]

No games - CC - have it on their website as a future release along with the Elfin Streamliner that Brock drove at the Classic Adelaide Rally last year.

yes:) - i'm will be looking forward to these, only problem that will make 22 on my list now:( - i must save hard now

[Leigh]

No games - CC - have it on their website as a future release along with the Elfin Streamliner that Brock drove at the Classic Adelaide Rally last year.
Thanks Buffalo.

One really does have to question the logic in this...

CC's have publically stated on several occasions that they do not plan to make the 93,95 and 97 Bathurst winners due to not being able to reuse the tools and get their investment back...then they announce that they will make a model where the tools will definately never get reused???

Does this make sense to anybody? If it does, please explain...

[monarocveightz]

Thanks Buffalo.

One really does have to question the logic in this...

CC's have publically stated on several occasions that they do not plan to make the 93,95 and 97 Bathurst winners due to not being able to reuse the tools and get their investment back...then they announce that they will make a model where the tools will definately never get reused???

Does this make sense to anybody? If it does, please explain...

maybe we should convince them to make the Brock Austin A30 as well, don't froget that CC also made the utester, i know it's based on a VX/VU? ute but it does have a lot of changes and those changes won't be used for anything else- strange how they can deem some unprofitable and others profitable

[Leigh]

maybe we should convince them to make the Brock Austin A30 as well, don't froget that CC also made the utester, i know it's based on a VX/VU? ute but it does have a lot of changes and those changes won't be used for anything else- strange how they can deem some unprofitable and others profitable
I left the utester out because some of the tooling is reusable...

With the effigy, none of the tooling is reusable...

[Buffalo]

Thanks Buffalo.

One really does have to question the logic in this...

CC's have publically stated on several occasions that they do not plan to make the 93,95 and 97 Bathurst winners due to not being able to reuse the tools and get their investment back...then they announce that they will make a model where the tools will definately never get reused???

Does this make sense to anybody? If it does, please explain...

Nope - doesn;t make much sense to me . The "Efigy" will sell in truckloads and I would imagine huge release numbers for it to thus recoup an investment. I doubt the Elfin Streamliner would sell very well but I;ve been wrong once before. It may be a case of CC wanting to produce models at a loss as a marketing excercise to attract more clients other than the core base it has now ??? Let's not forget also that the associated car companies - ELFIN and or HOLDEN may also be tipping some dollars into the cause as joint venture marketing excercise ??? - just thinking out of the box at the moment ...

To throw another spanner in the works - I understand that Brock is contracted to BIANTE from a sponsorship perspective - therefore it will be interesting to see if BROCK is associated with the CC Elfin model seeing he drove it at Classic Adelaide ???

[monarocveightz]

I left the utester out because some of the tooling is reusable...

With the effigy, none of the tooling is reusable...

true but i still would have cost them a fair bit more to change the back the interior and the colour though wouldn't it- but yes you could not make anything else out of the efijy- i have seen it up close at the Brisbane motor show and it looked pretty cool- also got a poster of it too

[215i]

Thanks Buffalo.

One really does have to question the logic in this...

CC's have publically stated on several occasions that they do not plan to make the 93,95 and 97 Bathurst winners due to not being able to reuse the tools and get their investment back...then they announce that they will make a model where the tools will definately never get reused???

Does this make sense to anybody? If it does, please explain...

They also publically stated that they would not be making XY falcons...
A bit more honesty would be appreciated sometimes.

[HSV GOD]

Personally, I think a reality check is in order;) :rolleyes: :rolleyes:


HA!!!! I will be definatley buying a "reality check"

[HSV GOD]

It will be interesting to see how long classic keep us in suspense for

[HRT 1-2]

I reckon this is cool, getting this sort of recognition:

http://carsguide.news.com.au/story/0,20384,2067542 1-21822,00.html

[daveZ27]

Now for the riddler :)

[Designer]

I reckon this is cool, getting this sort of recognition:

http://carsguide.news.com.au/story/0,20384,2067542 1-21822,00.html

I can tell you that Richard {Designer of the Efigy} was pretty wrapt that the car got this award...

Personally, I'm wrapt they're going to make the Streamliners {I have them or order :D }

[castkrazy]

Now for the riddler :)

I tell you what with the recognition this car is getting and if it even gets close to participating in the riddler then Classic Carlectables will have to make a huge production run , because the demand for this model will have the potential to be massive and that's just from the overseas market let alone here .

[james]

I tell you what with the recognition this car is getting and if it even gets close to participating in the riddler then Classic Carlectables will have to make a huge production run , because the demand for this model will have the potential to be massive and that's just from the overseas market let alone here .Let's hope that they do as i will require 2 and i don't want to be chasing the 2nd one all over the world.

[Chev_350]

Now for the riddler :)

What is this riddler you peak of? :confused:

[05shan]

What is this riddler you peak of? :confused:

The Riddler is like the American Hot Rod version of Summernats Grand Champion, without the driving events.:)

Only the best of the best rods win this title, would be good to see efijy there:cool:

[BILLFORD1]

It'll be good to see one in my collection too !! GMH in Aust have done a fair few interesting design concepts, prototypes etc over the years. This particular one though should deservingly go down as their all time best! It will still stand as a hard act to follow for a lot of years to come.....

[jediholden]

Im excited about this too, but, still no release date...

[singer]

It'll be good to see one in my collection too !! GMH in Aust have done a fair few interesting design concepts, prototypes etc over the years. This particular one though should deservingly go down as their all time best! It will still stand as a hard act to follow for a lot of years to come.....
Seen it in the flesh. IMO it wasn't as good as a lot of their other concept cars:(

[Chev_350]

Seen it in the flesh. IMO it wasn't as good as a lot of their other concept cars:(

whys that? I saw it, thought it was hot

[HRT 1-2]

It'll be good to see one in my collection too !! GMH in Aust have done a fair few interesting design concepts, prototypes etc over the years. This particular one though should deservingly go down as their all time best! It will still stand as a hard act to follow for a lot of years to come.....

Yeah, I reckon this line in the article epitomised your statement:

The US Hot Rod magazine described the car as "probably the most beautiful concept car ever to come from an automotive manufacturer."

[05shan]

I'm not a big fan of the original FJ, but EFIJY is HOTTT!!!!!

[toddy05]

ooooooooooooooooooh yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh baby!!!!!!!
If it was female, human and I wasn't married I would marry it....not a doubt at all....

[05shan]

No doubt there is probably a few states in USA were you could leagally marry a car:rolleyes: :p

[singer]

whys that? I saw it, thought it was hot


Each to their own, the car held no appeal for me though:)

[Nick Short]

Although I'm not a fan of the FJ and hot rods aren't my thing at all, this car is as good as it gets in the field of custom hot rods. I think Holden would be mad to not produce it, in the same way Ford did the GT, VW the New Beetle, Chrysler the various Crossfires, Prowlers etc, Lancia the new Stratos, and all the other retro custom cars in the pipeline. No matter how few people in Australia would wnt one (and I still think there'd be a fair few!), America would be a big market for it, especially now. If it could be modified to be built on the VE platform (as VW did with the Beetle, putting it on the Golf chassis) then Holden would be onto a major winner.

[Designer]

Holden will never build Efigy..it's a one off hotrod built over a Corvette chassis...

Historically, all of Holden's showcars of the last decade or so, have always been designed with production in mind...Holden coupe was a perfect example..which gained enough momentum to become the next gen Monaro.

Even though certain showcars never got the green light for production {Utester and SSX for example}, all have been designed with production intent...

..and that's where Efigy is different. It is purely a Hotrod, a one off showcar, with never any intentions for production.

[Nobes]

Wish they had done the new Torana showcar.

[05shan]

Wish they had done the new Torana showcar.
My thoughts exactly, i'll take a lime green one, While the TT-V6 sounds interesting, it would be better with the blown chev in it from efijy:)

One can only dream;)

[Nick Short]

Never say never, Designer! Far fetched concept and custom cars have been productionised before, and with the response in America it seems silly not to with the Efigy. Jaguar's XJ220 was built by a dedicated "weekend" group within the company, when there was no other way of getting it off the ground, the concept car being radically modified in size, engine and drivetrain for production. Porsche's Boxster concept car was altered quite a bit for production, and this is a company with less money than GM. It's not just about unit sales though, is it - it's about changing the profile of the company, attracting attention, gaining respect and getting people talking.

[Designer]

Never say never, Designer! Far fetched concept and custom cars have been productionised before, and with the response in America it seems silly not to with the Efigy. Jaguar's XJ220 was built by a dedicated "weekend" group within the company, when there was no other way of getting it off the ground, the concept car being radically modified in size, engine and drivetrain for production. Porsche's Boxster concept car was altered quite a bit for production, and this is a company with less money than GM. It's not just about unit sales though, is it - it's about changing the profile of the company, attracting attention, gaining respect and getting people talking.

I repeat, Holden will never put Efigy into production...sorry.

[castkrazy]

well it looks like the efijy model is going to be released earlier than anybody expected .. due in April as just listed on the Classics site . Great news , I can't wait . :D

[the_goldie]

Something to look forward to in April. Should be a great addition to the collection :)

[whitlam]

well it looks like the efijy model is going to be released earlier than anybody expected .. due in April as just listed on the Classics site . Great news , I can't wait . :D

I wonder how many $$$ they will want to take from me for it??

[james]

I wonder how many $$$ they will want to take from me for it??Don't think you will see any change from $220!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jediholden]

Under $200.00 i reckon.

[castkrazy]

There has been no talk of it costing any more than the regular price so my guess is $195 but we will know more when the Advertising brochure is released to the retailers , all I know is the detail should be superb although at this stage there's been no mention as to production quantities but I would think that info should be released shortly if the model is to be out in april .


cheers Jim .

[05shan]

Good to hear, I just want one! Hang the expense:->

[HSV GOD]

yyyeeee hhhhaaaaahhhh my next model!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

boy my hat goes off to classic as this is how the models should be advertised
maybe biante should take note

[toddy05]

she is on The Car show on channel 9 next saturday at 12 or 12.30 can't remember which....tune in or be square....

[hobby]

Hi again to all,

It has been reported in our local news paper "The Sunday Times " today that classics are releasing the 1/18 scale model of the Efijy [ this is something we have known about for some time] but the reported price is wait for it

quoate expect to pay $300.oo

initially 3000 were to be made but this figure has been revised to an unstated additional amount.

I wanted this model but at this price no no no way.

the Mambo $195 RRP
Utester $195 RRP

[whitlam]

On the website they have changed the release date to June 2007 and the Limited Edition amount to 6600

[Nobes]

Well I can cross this one off the list then.

[Group A]

I wonder how many $$$ they will want to take from me for it??


pre-ordered one for $189.90.

[Leigh]

Hobby, I saw an advertisement a few weeks back that had a price of $250 as the RRP...and had a picture of the model as well. I was going to buy this model...but not anymore:(

[hobby]

Hobby, I saw an advertisement a few weeks back that had a price of $250 as the RRP...and had a picture of the model as well. I was going to buy this model...but not anymore:(

Hi Leigh and others

The Sunday Times is a news corp paper and the same article may be published in other news corp papers around australia.

.

[Buffalo]

The last issue of AMC had a full page add but just stated April 2007 release which seems to have now slipped to June 2007. No price mentioned.

[monarocveightz]

hmmmmm, sounds a bit expensive,

oh well i will still probably get one, as i really want one

but i won't be too impressed if it is that high.

It better be good quality for that price

[15247]

I'll be getting one and have my order with my supplier. But looking at the pictures in AMC the motor looks very boring like a motor you got in models from many years ago. No detail at all. And a few other things look a bit plain, not what id expect from CC's. Anyone else think the same?

[james]

Can't tell untill the model is produced and have a look at it up close ,for the price that some are quoating it had better be the best model that they have produced.

[05shan]

I'll be getting one and have my order with my supplier. But looking at the pictures in AMC the motor looks very boring like a motor you got in models from many years ago. No detail at all. And a few other things look a bit plain, not what id expect from CC's. Anyone else think the same?
Yeah, i was a little dissapointed at the detail from what i saw in the mag. Hope it looks better in the metal;)

[Leigh]

I'll be getting one and have my order with my supplier. But looking at the pictures in AMC the motor looks very boring like a motor you got in models from many years ago. No detail at all. And a few other things look a bit plain, not what id expect from CC's. Anyone else think the same?
Hopefully it's just an early prototype that they took the photo of, so many things should change...

[carnut01]

i wouldn't be surprised to see the price go up on this model as it would be the only car that could be produced from the mould at this stage, and Classics would want to try and make something off the model - mabye that is why the production run has increased, whereas the previous concept cars they have made, they have had the moulds reused somewhat - the Sandman mould would have been used for the SS Ute with the cannopy, and the utester mould would have been modified for the standard SS ute...

[faj]

as a ford man, i wont be letting it go no matter if it is over the $200 mark

[james]

Don't think it will under $200,my first price sometime ago was$220 would be happy to pay $250 if it is a top of the shelf model.

[Leigh]

Don't think it will under $200,my first price sometime ago was$220 would be happy to pay $250 if it is a top of the shelf model.
You havn't seen the picture I have:( I was looking forward to this model, not happy Jan!

I am praying it's a real early prototype...unfortunately, given that it was painted and chromed, I doubt it:(

[joker]

Have just checked with classics on price and it's wholesale is the standard costs for a rrp of $195.00 .
It is also fully allocated and they are not accepting additional orders.
Do yourself a favour and reserve one at your favorite retailer now ( if you want one )

[the_goldie]

Leigh - I have only seen the photos on the classics website and the flyers that retailers receive, I was disappointed with the rims as they don't look very chrome but I will still be getting one regardless as I think it looks great and will make for a nice addition to the collection.

Good to hear it is still $195...

[sphinx84]

My hobby shop has all the info from CC and it all says 195. Maybe it is a retailer trying to profit as it will be popular

[james]

Hope it is only as i have 2 on order.

[malscar]

Didn't take long

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Holden-EFIJY-1-18-NEW-Classic-carlectables-SOLD-OUT_W0QQitemZ230143425255QQihZ013QQcategoryZ27157Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[HDTHSVHRT]

what is it doing in the Biante section???

I was fortunate to get a members version hopefully it wont take long for it to arrive...:)

[monarocveightz]

what is it doing in the Biante section???

I was fortunate to get a members version hopefully it wont take long for it to arrive...:)

The item originally said, Classic carlectables, not Biante. So that could be a reason why it was put in Biante??/


Congrats on getting the Members version.

I'm just getting the normal release.

[Group A]

what is it doing in the Biante section???

I was fortunate to get a members version hopefully it wont take long for it to arrive...:)


Whats the difference between the versions?

[monarocveightz]

Whats the difference between the versions?


Members only model has a COA signed by Richard Ferlazzo, the designer of the Efijy.

Standard release comes with an un-signed COA

[toddy05]

Members only model has a COA signed by Richard Ferlazzo, the designer of the Efijy.

Standard release comes with an un-signed COA plus a special baseplate....

[Nate07]

Are the cars both priced the same?

[toddy05]

not sure what retail the standard version is- reports vary between $160 and $195.
As to the Collectors club version, you have to be a member which is at least $45 and then it is I think $195

[Nate07]

So basically $45 for a signature?

[monarocveightz]

plus a special baseplate....

I didn't realise that, thanks Toddy

So basically $45 for a signature?


I spose you could put it that way, $45 for the sig and baseplate.

[HDTHSVHRT]

Cmon Nate you know better, the $45 membership fee gets you a 1:43 scale members car, so if you were fortunate enough to get a members car youre paying the same price as the standard release.

[Designer]

So basically $45 for a signature?

If Richard hadn't shaved his head, I could have got you a lock of his hair as well :D

[Oh Five]

Richard who??
Plain version will do me just fine thanks;)

[Nate07]

If Richard hadn't shaved his head, I could have got you a lock of his hair as well :D

Too funny! :D

[Footy]

Any body got the Efigy yet? Get mine in the morning.

[whitlam]

Any body got the Efigy yet? Get mine in the morning.

I think I've got to wait till Wednesday for my Birthday :(:D

[bazzel]

hi guys someone said there is no stering in it sounds like an over priced dub city model , im getting one but it might be a bit of a downer i hope not , anyway cant wait to get a look at it .

cheers barry.

[f1webber]

We just got our stock in this morning.
I was not going to get one personally but after seeing them in the "flesh" or should that be metal i am going to grab one.
Fantastic looking model and looks awesome sitting on a turntable in our display case.

[1370]

We just got our stock in this morning.

On a side issue, did this shipment come with the HJ Monaro?

[Drew02]

I think they did because there are a few of them on ebay already.
Here is one of them.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1-18-Classic-Carlectables-Holden-HJ-Monaro-Mandarin-NEW_W0QQitemZ200120936504QQihZ010QQcategoryZ29689Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[stephenhrt]

My local had the HJ available on the weekend when i picked up my efigy. looked ok but not enough for me to want one

[f1webber]

On a side issue, did this shipment come with the HJ Monaro?

Yeah mate they came on the same delivery.
Not a big fan of the older Holden road cars so will personally be giving that one a miss but it is not a bad looking model.

Cheers

[younglion]

anyone else dissapointed with the effy looks a bit dull and drab to me? the colour just isnt as vibrant as it should be

[brchi17]

anyone else dissapointed with the effy looks a bit dull and drab to me? the colour just isnt as vibrant as it should be

how about posting some pics to show us then....

[younglion]

i would but i missed out, apparently i was too far down the list

[Ghost Rider]

Picked it up today very happy with it but check it out in the shop first looked at four before found one with no scuff marks on the roof

[barnart]

I ordered 2 from a store in melbourne and 2 from a store in N.T both stores confirmed my order 2 months ago, today I get told sorry all sold out from both stores (NOT A HAPPY CAMPER)

[HDTHSVHRT]

Try and locate one in an online store Im sure you will find one somewhere.

[brchi17]

i would but i missed out, apparently i was too far down the list

ok, one would not have worked that out from your previous post...

[XU-123]

the Lions Den parramatta (now at Homebush) have just received theirs. I received an email saying they are in stock now. Try them on (02)9648-3688.

[craigrobbo]

Also try Shiremodels www.shiremodels.com.au

They have them listed on their website

[barnart]

Thank you I got 1 from ShireModels just then

[Road Runner 72]

I ordered 2 from a store in melbourne and 2 from a store in N.T both stores confirmed my order 2 months ago, today I get told sorry all sold out from both stores (NOT A HAPPY CAMPER)

Also had 2 on order early, but yes supply was cut & I guess it's only fair to cut the people with 2 to share it around as a lot will miss out.
I just upset as I get two cars at time's for my buddy in England "Yes Tony it's Gazza" it was sure hard tellin him that I had my order cut & being the true gent he is there way NO way he would except the one I got.....

Been getting a lot of NO MORE left replys to emails, but thats expected.

Guys very kind of you to help the ones who miss out...

Thats the hobby now days right.

Cheers

[wayno]

Well, there must have been enough made for ebay. :rolleyes:

[Road Runner 72]

Also try Shiremodels www.shiremodels.com.au

They have them listed on their website

I put an order in, but feels they have not updated the website, I'm waiting for the SORRY NO MORE LEFT email.

Cheers

[XU-123]

Your friendly holden dealer should be getting some too. Try the Lions Den first.
Personally I don't know what all the fuss is about lol...

[f1webber]

Anyone who has missed out do not worry as there are still hundreds left at most holden dealers / distributors.
PM me if you want any more info.

Cheers :D

[zeitgeist]

Well, there must have been enough made for ebay. :rolleyes:

Obviously enough for the Racenutz proprietor to attempt slogging one off with a $100 premium, photographed, as usual, grasped in his meaty paw.

At those prices, you'd think he could afford a table and tripod.

BC

[Poita]

I ordered 2 from a store in melbourne and 2 from a store in N.T both stores confirmed my order 2 months ago, today I get told sorry all sold out from both stores (NOT A HAPPY CAMPER)

The N.T. store did the same to me with the Brock Porsche.

[BILLFORD1]

Bound to be about 53 on Evilbay over the next week or so, the Peso Hounds will have stocked up !! :D

[barnart]

I work in Darwin I will be back up there in 2 weeks again and I will have a talk to the guy at Tbar models.

[Footy]

Picked up mine today,Well worth it.:D

[hobby]

just had a quick look at ebay some 36 items for efigy and 35 of these are the model.

[Bianteking]

I just laybay mine it is great

[Poita]

I work in Darwin I will be back up there in 2 weeks again and I will have a talk to the guy at Tbar models.
Good luck barnart, I tried to discuss it with them via email and got no replies.

[bazzel]

hi guys got mine last night and it is a nice looking model its a little ordinary under the bonnet and no stering but overall im glad i have it ,, to swap off later .

cheers barry.

[toddy05]

Got mine today and with quite a high cert no (not that that matters much) but am rapt with it as it has so much sentimenaal vaue too as I look at the photo of me and my 3 yo boy sitting in front of it at the motor show. Am impressed with the quality and that new model smell too.

[Chev_350]

Well since my last retailer moved out whoop whoop, I placed a pre-order for this car with a new retailer (BR Models, I think its called), so far no call....not happy, even if they over pre-ordered a call would have been good, Guess they don't want my business.

[monarocveightz]

Well since my last retailer moved out whoop whoop, I placed a pre-order for this car with a new retailer (BR Models, I think its called), so far no call....not happy, even if they over pre-ordered a call would have been good, Guess they don't want my business.


Br's is where i get my models from, and it is strange of them not to ring you, as i got a SMS saying they had arrived.

When you ordered the model, did you see them in person, or did you ring them up? and when did you order, if you ordered early you would have got one. If so give them a call, and see what is going on.

They said they had a lot of orders that weren't covered by the amount they had ordered from CC (as CC made less, due to them knowing people would double up), maybe they havn't got through their list of people they need to ring?

[05shan]

Well since my last retailer moved out whoop whoop, I placed a pre-order for this car with a new retailer (BR Models, I think its called), so far no call....not happy, even if they over pre-ordered a call would have been good, Guess they don't want my business.
Thats strange as i got mine today in the post from Br's. Brian E-mailed me to let me know it was on its way.
Pretty happy with the model

[toddy05]

Obviously enough for the Racenutz proprietor to attempt slogging one off with a $100 premium, photographed, as usual, grasped in his meaty paw.

At those prices, you'd think he could afford a table and tripod.

BC

A dud photo one must say but me thinks he was trying to 'inadvertantly' get his business name in the photo......Heard on the grapevine he had CC HJ's for $130....

[AmonFan]

A dud photo one must say but me thinks he was trying to 'inadvertantly' get his business name in the photo......Heard on the grapevine he had CC HJ's for $130....

The HJs for $130? thats below cost, lol

[halbster]

Looks like the same old story with pre-orders no being honoured and people missing out.

The main difference this time is obviously Biante not coping a hiding because the website failed at release time.



Anyhow..... I was just looking through the last few pages here...and there's still no photos..... so comon guys, post some up.

[Poita]

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21950226-2,00.html

Efijy wins United States concept car of the year.

[barnart]

Last night a mate pulled his Efigy apart and listed all the parts (Buy now) in his Ebay store and sold every item as they were being listed, the only parts which sell were the wheels. Nearly a $400.00 return in 5 minutes.

[whitlam]

Last night a mate pulled his Efigy apart and listed all the parts (Buy now) in his Ebay store and sold every item as they were being listed, the only parts which sell were the wheels. Nearly a $400.00 return in 5 minutes.

Not to be picky but...

I counted $285 in 22 minutes :p;)

[Oh Five]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/Hocko5/IMG_ 3336.jpg?t=1182514073

[Oh Five]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/Hocko5/IMG_ 3338.jpg?t=1182514172

[Oh Five]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/Hocko5/IMG_ 3337.jpg?t=1182514206

[Oh Five]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/Hocko5/IMG_ 3353.jpg?t=1182514244

[Oh Five]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/Hocko5/IMG_ 3355.jpg?t=1182514275

[Oh Five]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/Hocko5/IMG_ 3356.jpg?t=1182514376

[HSVGTS]

umm i didnt like the Efigy till now , great shots bruce :D

[barnart]

How do you post such great photos

[TAG05]

I saw the Efijy at the Sydney Motorshow in 2005, thought to myself at the time "WOW!"
The Holden guys do a great job on their concept cars.
I didn't get one of these models but:( (finance minister has reined in with impending arrival of second child:))

[HRT 1-2]

Great shots Bruce, didn't happen to invest in a new camera?;)

[HSVGTS]

i cannot find this model in hobart at all, motors had 4 on order but didnt get them :mad:

[HDTHSVHRT]

Finally got the members car #066 of 300. The car comes in a white box and the base comes seperate. I would have loved the box from the general release version but Im not complaining. :cool:

[Nate07]

Excellent photos and models. The Efigy is very schmicko;)

[Oh Five]

How do you post such great photos

Just copied/pasted them from my photobucket site onto here. Still learning actually:o I will add my link if you wish to look at more of the EFIJY

http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/Hocko5/

Great shots Bruce, didn't happen to invest in a new camera?;)

Nah got this one about a year ago, its only the canon 350D, but good enough for what i need

[sleepy]

i cannot find this model in hobart at all, motors had 4 on order but didnt get them :mad:
motors also couldnt get the 1;64 first to 50 set either..we are left begging in tassie when it comes to models coming through holden dealers only because our dealers suck...

[HSVGTS]

motors also couldnt get the 1;64 first to 50 set either..we are left begging in tassie when it comes to models coming through holden dealers only because our dealers suck...

mate go to the checked flag thay have them , i think he had $50 on them

[HSVGTS]

mate go to the checked flag thay have them , i think he had $50 on them
its a new model shop open in moonah , about 3 shop after hopkins st , he has heaps of model there , much bigger than nicks :D

[HRT 1-2]

motors also couldnt get the 1;64 first to 50 set either..we are left begging in tassie when it comes to models coming through holden dealers only because our dealers suck...

The Lions Den online still has the 1st to Fifty set for retail $25, provided the website is correct??

[HSVGTS]

The Lions Den online still has the 1st to Fifty set for retail $25, provided the website is correct??

yeah that would be right , we always pay twice as much here ,

[Oh Five]

yeah that would be right , we always pay twice as much here ,

Pay for each head:p:D just jokin

[HSVGTS]

Pay for each head:p:D just jokin

that only applies to ppl born and bred in tassie :D im from geelong

[wayno]

Don't you grow an extra one after a certain ammount of exposure? :D

[sleepy]

must be a lot of mainlanders wanting an extra head then they seem to be moving here in droves...

[HSVGTS]

lol as soon as i feel a lump on my shoulder i get the missus to squeeze it just incase :D

[Oh Five]

that only applies to ppl born and bred in tassie :D im from geelong

Oh yeh i forgot you already arrived there with 2:D

[HRT 1-2]

Oh yeh i forgot you already arrived there with 2:D

Agree there, same thing isn't Geelong & Tassie?:p:D

[Oh Five]

Agree there, same thing isn't Geelong & Tassie?:p:D


:laugh3::laugh4: Gone off topic, but worth it when hanging it on Tasweegins

[HSVLOVER]

well i picked my efigy today man it is great detail is awsome

[barnart]

What is the engine detail like in the Efigy?

[singer]

What is the engine detail like in the Efigy?

Lots of Chrome

[barnart]

Thanks I am still waiting for mine, can't wait

[HSV GOD]

Are people still able to get this model now after the ''sold out wave'' has dyed down as that was the response i was getting from the shop owners that they would only hold on to pre sold models for a week then they would release them after that

it still blows me away how 6600 models can go so fast

[barnart]

Some people are making alot of money out of the Efijy. None of it will be my CASH as they can all go jump in the lake and take there Efijy's with them. (TOTAL GREED)

[HSVGTS]

Some people are making alot of money out of the Efijy. None of it will be my CASH as they can all go jump in the lake and take there Efijy's with them. (TOTAL GREED)

umm thought i seen that post somewhere lastnight :D

[AmonFan]

Some Holden dealers have yet to receive there's, so i guess there will be more available once their stock arrives....

[HSV GOD]

I hope so as it is a shame to see the true collectors miss out due to the gold diggers

[HSVGTS]

yeah im getting one next week :D only because someone sent me a pm by mistake , he felt sorry for me ,but he sounds like a good guy tho ,

[Road Runner 72]

yeah im getting one next week :D only because someone sent me a pm by mistake , he felt sorry for me ,but he sounds like a good guy tho ,

It's great when that happens LOL, but I already ordered one for $215,"Landed today" but my bud is happy to know that there are some people out willing to help out a collector instead of an investor ;)

Cheers

[lionking]

I got mine thru Gateway Models.. Pre ordered in Feb and came thru with the goods.. Very happy.. I love it.. Wouldnt mind an original FJ sittin next to it now.. But GTS-R comes first...

[HSVGTS]

It's great when that happens LOL, but I already ordered one for $215,"Landed today" but my bud is happy to know that there are some people out willing to help out a collector instead of an investor ;)

Cheers

thats a fact mate , i have had some great ppl from here willing to get me one if i got stuck , cheers to all you guys :2thumbsup:

[Chev_350]

Br's is where i get my models from, and it is strange of them not to ring you, as i got a SMS saying they had arrived.

When you ordered the model, did you see them in person, or did you ring them up? and when did you order, if you ordered early you would have got one. If so give them a call, and see what is going on.

They said they had a lot of orders that weren't covered by the amount they had ordered from CC (as CC made less, due to them knowing people would double up), maybe they havn't got through their list of people they need to ring?


I saw them in person when I pre ordered, apparently they SMS'd me but I never got it, saying that my phone is playing up....stupid motorola. I did get a phone call from them today to confirm if I still wanted it.....So all is well, just me jumping to conclusions as always.

[monarocveightz]

I saw them in person when I pre ordered, apparently they SMS'd me but I never got it, saying that my phone is playing up....stupid motorola. I did get a phone call from them today to confirm if I still wanted it.....So all is well, just me jumping to conclusions as always.


Doesn't matter mate,

If i'd ordered a car and didn't here anything about it when it was released i would want to have answers too.

I had a Motorola, that did the same thing as yours too. Had amessage sent to me by familly, but never recieved it. Dunno if it was the phone or the phone Co.

I'm glad all is well, I didn't think they would let you down on purpose.

[barnart]

some collector has posted the best photos of this model on the Classic forum, they are well worth looking at, 1 of the photos has the bonnet down, but you can see the top of the motor in the bonnet paint work.

[steve]

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[steve]

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[steve]

perhaps its not always about profit,like us there enthusiasts who just love the car.

[Oh Five]

:confused::confused:

[sleepy]

judging by the amount of efigys on ebay nobody likes them because they all seem to be selling them lol..........

[singer]

judging by the amount of efigys on ebay nobody likes them because they all seem to be selling them lol..........

I don't usually buy "Specials" but in this case I'm glad I have.

I'm keeping my Efigy:)

[Dez]

As with all popular models too many are just being bought to make a profit, not bought to collect.

My Efigy along with my 2004 Holden sandman concept are staying in the cabinet, along with many other limited editions.

[HSV GOD]

my Efijy is going no where now

[barnart]

I have a spare Efijy and there is no way its going on Ebay, I will keep for someone who hasn't got one and sell it for the retail price.

[BILLFORD1]

At a guess I would think that all of the examples on Evilbay belong to the usual speculators who were hoping for the model to be sold out in seconds, eagerly sought after by we collectors, & therefore allowing a maximising of profits as usual !! I already have one so I sincerely hope theirs all sit on the shelf & fester !! :D

[katie5]

Sold Out, Rare, Hard to Find:p

Maybe these ebay sellers should rethink their headings considering there has been a constant supply of them being listed

[Rob]

I have a spare Efijy and there is no way its going on Ebay, I will keep for someone who hasn't got one and sell it for the retail price.

Barnart I have sent you a PM.

[barnart]

I sold it yesterday for $195.00 to a guy who picked up a wokshop to suit.

[HSVLOVER]

got mine and altho am still unsure if i like it or not i will never sell it ......................just push it into the back of the cabinet if it comes to it

[The Hammer]

I gave this one a miss.
It never really did anything for me.

Each to your own of course

[AmonFan]

I gave this one a miss.
It never really did anything for me.

Each to your own of course

Well it does'nt have numbers ;) mind you i could make a mean Sports Sedan type model out of one of them ;)

[viking]

Just wondering if anyonehappens to know where the real efigy is at the moment, I had a look thru the windows at salmon st yesterday and there was no sign of it.
Cheers.

[Designer]

Just wondering if anyonehappens to know where the real efigy is at the moment, I had a look thru the windows at salmon st yesterday and there was no sign of it.
Cheers.

Upstairs in Design, along with the Coupe 60 and SUT.

[viking]

Thanks for that designer, I ws hoping it hadn't gone too far.

[Oh Five]

I had to read that last word twice. Pete:o

[My Element]

it is going to be at a Holden dealership in Adelaide this week. either City or Metro Holden.

[onfire]

SUT?? , can you explain that 1?

[edy]

SUT?? , can you explain that 1?

Could it be Sport Utility Truck

[onfire]

thanks edy,

[Chev_350]

I assume it is this

http://wawawoum.imagesgm2.free.fr/images/austr/hol den/2004_sst_concept_1.jpg

[edy]

Oh yes, how could i forget this one. It looked like a normal VY ute but with an American Ford styleside body!!

You can carry some giante pumpkins now!!!