HOLDEN LC TORANA GTR XU-1 - Peter Brock - BATHURST (1971)

[Holden Fan]

Hi Guys,

Just wondering in regards to the GTR XU1 Peter Brock Bathurst 1971 Torana. I have seen about a dozen of these cars already on ebay for sale, but it states on the Biante site that the car is in transit and the car won't be available on the biante site till 2 pm on the 31st October 2007. What is the go, i have one on order with a guy at a model shop near where i live and he hasn't contacted me yet. Can anyone enlighten me on this subject. :confused: :confused:

[Chev_350]

It could mean a couple of things....people are pre-selling them, they ship you the car as soon as they get it or they have "fallen off the back of a truck".

[brchi17]

of late, models have been released to stores/retailers 1st & then about a week later it's been made available on the biante store ;)

[hobby]

of late, models have been released to stores/retailers 1st & then about a week later it's been made available on the biante store ;)

Had a call from my favorite shop today to say they just got it in .
sorry won't sat where until its in my collection.

[Road Runner 72]

Biante must of started sending it out to dealers 1st as I picked mine up yesterday.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/road_runnne r_72/Peter%20Brock/Diecast/71brock-003.jpg

[sleepy]

They have made it all the way down to tassie already as well... looks great....

[MarkHM]

Hope I don't miss out...I'm trying to figure out the time difference next week between Perth and NZ. I'm hoping there are no snags like daylight saving starting over there in the weekend or I'm out by an hour!

[ferrari fan]

Why not order these cars (on a regular base) with a reputable dealer.
I do know that many do send out all over the world.
If you have these preordered though them, then you will not miss out.
Postage is about the same as from Biante.
Biante website is good, but you cannot preorder and nowaday's to many desirable models in all sizes are made on the number of preorders received from the retailers.
the HDT /Brock improved 1/43 road models is a clear example.


Who knows, that with this early release date of this model ,the Bathurst winner could be out early as well.

[Leigh]

Hope I don't miss out...I'm trying to figure out the time difference next week between Perth and NZ. I'm hoping there are no snags like daylight saving starting over there in the weekend or I'm out by an hour!

Perth time is at the bottom of every Biante website page:D

[whitlam]

Hope I don't miss out...I'm trying to figure out the time difference next week between Perth and NZ. I'm hoping there are no snags like daylight saving starting over there in the weekend or I'm out by an hour!

and I think daylight savings does start this weekend ;)

[CowboyMatt]

Wonder when they'll release the sister car? Can't be that hard to do surely.

[f1webber]

Wonder when they'll release the sister car? Can't be that hard to do surely.

It was # 31D wasn't it?
If so it is in the pipeline.
We had to place our orders for this car a few months back.
Not sure of an eta at the moment.
Cheers

[MarkHM]

Perth time is at the bottom of every Biante website page:D

thank you

[MarkHM]

and I think daylight savings does start this weekend ;)

thank you too...and bugger. I'm going to be on a plane if that's the case. Better look to a plan B:D

[ferrari fan]

31 D was an outright class winner (ClassD) and did have round headlight covers.
Would this one be classed as a Bathurst winner as a FORD won outright overall, or class E
What is the verdict on this, please.

[CowboyMatt]

It was # 31D wasn't it?
If so it is in the pipeline.
We had to place our orders for this car a few months back.
Not sure of an eta at the moment.
Cheers

Wonder why my Watchlist has not been updated for over a year then...and when you look under find a model it says Dev Approved.

[Brutesutes]

31 D was an outright class winner (ClassD) and did have round headlight covers.
Would this one be classed as a Bathurst winner as a FORD won outright overall, or class E
What is the verdict on this, please.Your kidding right bert ?:rolleyes:

[Oh Five]

Your kidding right bert ?:rolleyes:


I think he may have been having a "Blonde moment", Steve:D:D

[Leigh]

Wonder why my Watchlist has not been updated for over a year then...and when you look under find a model it says Dev Approved.

Why should it have been updated? Final orders for stores were only due a few months ago...the model then goes into a "production que" ready for production. If the watchlist hasn't been moved from "Dev Approved" to "In Production" then that says to me that it's still in the que...

We get this additional piece of information regarding the likely timing and still people complain...

[CowboyMatt]

Why should it have been updated? Final orders for stores were only due a few months ago...the model then goes into a "production que" ready for production. If the watchlist hasn't been moved from "Dev Approved" to "In Production" then that says to me that it's still in the que...

We get this additional piece of information regarding the likely timing and still people complain...

With the Bond / Skelton 74 Torana my Watchlist changed at each stage of the process and I was sent an email letting me know, which I thought was really cool.

Curious if that's now not the case.

If it's in Production that's great.

I rang a local store and they haven't heard anythng about the it and have not yet been asked to place an order.

[AmonFan]

Matt, i can't exactly remember when i ordered the Bond #31D LC's but it was a while ago....

[CowboyMatt]

Matt, i can't exactly remember when i ordered the Bond #31D LC's but it was a while ago....


Can you let me know who you've ordered with.

[AmonFan]

Can you let me know who you've ordered with.

Myself ;)

[malscar]

Myself ;)


My smart arse answer was going to be Biante,:D

[AmonFan]

My smart arse answer was going to be Biante,:D

LOL Mal, i was kinda unsure how to answer, lol

[singer]

My Wife ordered mine as a surprise for me:), then forgot all about it:rolleyes:.

When the Store rang, they let the Cat out of the bag.;)

[commanderwhite]

I got mine last week & it looks great in my cabinet along with all my other Brocky cars.

I have noticed though there are quite a few of this Brock model on ebay & many are being passed in with no bids & I am wondering why? Is it due to the fact it hasn't been officially released yet by Biante or is as this isn't one of his more popular cars he drove? or are people are losing interest in the Legend now his gone? which I hope isn't the reason.

[cooper1117]

I got mine last week & it looks great in my cabinet along with all my other Brocky cars.

I have noticed though there are quite a few of this Brock model on ebay & many are being passed in with no bids & I am wondering why? Is it due to the fact it hasn't been officially released yet by Biante or is as this isn't one of his more popular cars he drove? or are people are losing interest in the Legend now his gone? which I hope isn't the reason.

I think because there is no signed COA might have something to do with it. Profiteers can not make any money on the signiture, so now any cars released will be picked up by genuine collectors who dont worry about those things, thus pushing the price down. Secondly most know that Biante still have not released on their web site yet so why pay overprice now when there is still an opportunity to buy at RRP. Maybe once all are sold on Biante web site maybe the price might push up.

[CowboyMatt]

LOL Mal, i was kinda unsure how to answer, lol


Guessing you own a model shop then.

Are you able to send me details (pm if you can't put on the forum).

[ferrari fan]

second reason is the one in my oppinion, Brock legacy will get bigger as time goes on.

[commanderwhite]

Ferrari Fan - I agree with you but anything the Legend drove will always look great in my opinion.

[bazzel]

got mine and it looks grouse who cares if it not signed its a part of the peter brock collection if you collect them you gotta have this one . thanks to larry aka laz.

cheers barry.

[Leigh]

Guessing you own a model shop then.

Are you able to send me details (pm if you can't put on the forum).

Pitstop Model Cars (http://www.pitstopmodelcars.com.au/):)

[AndrewW]

well aint I an idiot ?

After the debacle with the Porsche (still haven't got one, the only car I'm missing from the collection), I decided to have a look on ebay.

There were 10 of the LC for sale, one with a $500 buyout :o

I decided to take the plunge and not risk missing out on another direct purchase from Biante, so someone has just made a nice $25 profit from me ... still a hell of a lot cheaper than I would have ended up paying if this model does sell out though.

Of course then I come here and see pitstop still have them orderable for RRP :(

[monarocveightz]

well aint I an idiot ?

After the debacle with the Porsche (still haven't got one, the only car I'm missing from the collection), I decided to have a look on ebay.

There were 10 of the LC for sale, one with a $500 buyout :o

I decided to take the plunge and not risk missing out on another direct purchase from Biante, so someone has just made a nice $25 profit from me ... still a hell of a lot cheaper than I would have ended up paying if this model does sell out though.

Of course then I come here and see pitstop still have them orderable for RRP :(


I could have put you onto my retailer too, as he's got 1 or 2 left.

I'd reccomend you ask around before going for one on ebay, as you may be lucky

[VXfan]

Got mine today,she's a real beaut.:cool:
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/5471/pb712xw9.jpg
Cheers,
Tony.

[AndrewW]

I'd reccomend you ask around before going for one on ebay, as you may be lucky

Yeah I've been around long enough that you'd think I'd know better.

I was at work, in a rush, and having bad memories of missing out on the Brock Porsche.

Lesson learnt, but at least it only cost me $30 (and the missed Biante bonus points ;))

Looks like the ebay leech market for the Brock collection cars has dried up, and us true collectors can go back to buying the models for our own enjoyment.

ps: noticed that there is still stock available on the website, do I feel like a dill or what ?

[Martin Thomas]

You would have felt more of a dill if you had of waited and missed out.. At the end of the day, if you could justify what you spent at the time, all's good. You don't want to start second guessing all your decisions, it'll do your head in..

[Road Runner 72]

You would have felt more of a dill if you had of waited and missed out.. At the end of the day, if you could justify what you spent at the time, all's good. You don't want to start second guessing all your decisions, it'll do your head in..

Excatly!!!! feels the little extra you payed will be nothing when you see the price it brings in a year or a few!

[Road Runner 72]

Got mine today,she's a real beaut.:cool:
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/5471/pb712xw9.jpg
Cheers,
Tony.

Great photo buddy!!!!

[MarkHM]

Now I REALLY can't wait, it looks great

[HDTHSVHRT]

Strange but my supplier hasnt rang me up yet, maybe he hasnt got his shipment.

[lukey73]

Strange but my supplier hasnt rang me up yet, maybe he hasnt got his shipment.


Are you sure you ordered it? I got mine from work the other day so i would have thought you would have been able to get yours by now.

[HDTHSVHRT]

I sent him am email last night and I was surprised that he replied, telling me that it is ready to be shipped as soon as I make payment. Free delivery is one reason I ordered through him. :cool:

[AndrewW]

just a quick follow up to my story about leaping in and ordering from ebay for fear of missing out.

The model turned up on Tuesday, and luckily all of my concerns were unfounded.

Not only were the certificate and the brochure in the box, but the sticky tape on the foam packaging hadn't even been broken.

This was indeed a brand new model, never been out of the box.

It might have cost me a bit more than it should of, but at least I got what I was after.

Lesson learnt now though, it appears the buy for mega resale rush is over on these models and us collectors can go back to completing our collections.

Now if only I can plug that hole in my collection by picking up a reasonably priced Brock Porsche :(

[Leigh]

I wouldn't bet on that Andrew...there are some Brock cars that are more popular than others...not all of us buy a model just because it has a particular persons name on the side!

Really, the only Brock models that have been instant sellouts were the very early 28C and #1 (all Biantes sold out by preorder back then), the 78 and 79 A9X's and the Porsche...arguably that last one was the one affected by his death.

I predict the 84 big banger could go a bit nuts and possibly the 87 VL...

[monarocveightz]

Very true Leigh,

Anyone remember the Brock Seirra, had been sitting on Biante's website for ages, and then everyone wanted one when he passed away cos of the signed COA.

I knew the LC wouldn't be a massive sellout as A) no signed COA to help sell them, and B) the car didn't do anything that special.

I'm not sure about the VK Big Banger, sure everyone want's one, but Biante is making one, CC is making one seperate, and one in a set, so there will be plenty to go around.

I reckon the VL will sell well, as it was his last 1000 win

[Leigh]

That's the wild card with the 84 and 87...two manufacturers making them in close succession. I dare say that the Gricey car won't sellout until the CC equivalent is in the shops!

[AndrewW]

not all of us buy a model just because it has a particular persons name on the side!


I guess I'm Biante's favourite sort of customer then.

If it's got Brock on the side I'll buy it :P

And if it's a Torana with Brock on the side then I'll do just about anything to have it.

[ferrari fan]

What seems to be deemed to be "reasonable" for a 1/18 scale Porsche 1984 P.Brock/L. Perkins Le Mans, I wonder?

[john]

ferrari fan, looking at eBay results, between $390 - $440 is reasonable for the Porsche.

[Patterson]

Now if only I can plug that hole in my collection by picking up a reasonably priced Brock Porsche :(

I think you have more chance of getting an apology from John Howard, or finding that GTHO that got nicked.

[inter]

I have reached 100 sales of this model , so same story, the person who guesses the average sell price ( or the closest) will win a motorbike GP programme from phillip island.
good luck;)

[fordmad17]

$427.50

[cooper1117]

WOW - Inter are these sales all on ebay? I was watching for a while but would not have thought 100 were sold???

Anyway my guess that the value would be low, as they did not seem to be brining in the big cash, so my guess is $181.50

[fordmad17]

Sorry I wanna change my guess thought we were talking about porsche but its the Lc Torana $183.90

[Drew02]

I'll take $191 thanks.

[inter]

$427.50
wow you are optimistic

[AndrewW]

I think you have more chance of getting an apology from John Howard, or finding that GTHO that got nicked.

I know :(

[AndrewW]

What seems to be deemed to be "reasonable" for a 1/18 scale Porsche 1984 P.Brock/L. Perkins Le Mans, I wonder?

I would pay $300 for it, but there is no way I'm forking out $500.

[lukey73]

$226.75

[whitlam]

$184.78 :)

[james]

$211.76 .

[bostonwayne]

$201.55

[singer]

187.77

[mick xu1]

I will give it a go $192.51

[monarocveightz]

I'll go $195

[TAG05]

My gues would be $155.00.....

[HDTHSVHRT]

gee that was quick it only came out last month!!! :confused:

my guess is....

$177

[lionking]

My stab is $189.. Cheers

[Oh Five]

$182.00

[carnut01]

i'll lock in $183.45:deal:

[Footy]

$182.55 Thanks:D

[Road Runner 72]

196!!!!

[spoonster05]

$192.55 for me please

[Martin Thomas]

$181.50 perhaps..

[zeitgeist]

$187.88

[KiwiRallyFan]

I'll try $184.25.

[faj]

$183.76

[stephenhrt]

$205

[Webbie75]

If it's not to late I will say $199.75

[malscar]

Guys, you have it all wrong, its $320 - see :rolleyes:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BROCK-1971-LC-TORANA-GTR-XU1_W0QQitemZ170168696170QQihZ007QQcategoryZ27157Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

By the way Inter, this is NOT my guess.

[malscar]

Real guess, $180.42

[KiwiRallyFan]

Guys, you have it all wrong, its $320 - see :rolleyes:

I can see this model getting that price in 2-3 years, but not now.

[inter]

Real guess, $180.42

too late i have locked you in at $320:D......jst kidding

i will annouce the average on Friday, is this ok?

[Oh Five]

I can see this model getting that price in 2-3 years, but not now.

I dont think it will do much, still in stock and prices havent gone up that much on ePay. Not signed,not a significant placing/result & 7000+ doesnt equate to big $$$ (IMO)

[fatty]

$187.99

[inter]

get you tips in soo to end:p

[f1webber]

$188.88 sounds good to me.

Cheers

[inter]

luckey73 226.75
james 211.76
stephenhrt 205
boston wayne 201.55
webbie75 199.75
road runner 72 196
monarocveight 195
spoonster05 192.55
mick xu1 192.51
drew02 191
lionking 189
f1webber 188.88
fatty 187.99
zeitgeist 187.88
singer 187.77
whitlam 184.78
kiwi rallyfan 184.25
fordmad17 183.9
faj 183.76
carnut01 183.45
footy 182.55
ohfive 182
martin thomas 181.5
cooper1117 181.5
malscar 180.42
HDTHSVHRT 177
tag05 155

this is the list so far,
i will annouce the winner tomorrow during the morning , so last bets now

[A9L]

I`ll try $186.00

[inter]

ok are you guys ready for the result???????/

[inter]

and the result is $187.10

that makes Singer the closest at $187.77
Singer PM me your adress
cheers

[monarocveightz]

Well done Ken!

[fordmad17]

I`ll try $186.00

So close yet so far

[Road Runner 72]

Congrat's Ken not stab mate!

Very Kind of you once again Inter!

[Wilbo]

Hey, just got mine in Canada!

Nice car and great finish.. I just wish the hood would open further.. The windshield wipers are blocking the hood.. if I pushed any further, the wipers would probably pop off!


http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/Wilbo5150/?ac tion=view&current=Brock1.jpg

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/Wilbo5150/?ac tion=view&current=Brock2.jpg

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/Wilbo5150/?ac tion=view&current=Brock2a.jpg

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/Wilbo5150/?ac tion=view&current=Brock3.jpg

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/Wilbo5150/?ac tion=view&current=Brock4.jpg

[hobby]

Hey, just got mine in Canada!

Nice car and great finish.. I just wish the hood would open further.. The windshield wipers are blocking the hood.. if I pushed any further, the wipers would probably pop off!


http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/Wilbo5150/?ac tion=view&current=Brock1.jpg

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/Wilbo5150/?ac tion=view&current=Brock2.jpg

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/Wilbo5150/?ac tion=view&current=Brock2a.jpg

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/Wilbo5150/?ac tion=view&current=Brock3.jpg

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/Wilbo5150/?ac tion=view&current=Brock4.jpg

be carefull as the wipers can be knocked of if the bonnet / hood is lifted too far.

and if any one is looking for this model the games and hobby shop at the Morley Galleria still has two of these .
it is a great model , love the stripes on the roof