{"product_id":"1-18-scale-2026-bathurst-1000-34-chevrolet-camaro-moffat-herne-model","title":"1:18 Scale 2026 Bathurst 1000 #34 Chevrolet Camaro Moffat\/Herne Model (PRE-ORDER) (50% DEPOSIT, $299 FULL PRICE)","description":"\u003ctable style=\"cell-padding: 4px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: red; color: white;\"\u003eThis is a pre-order product, to secure this product we require a 50% \u003cstrong\u003enon-refundable\u003c\/strong\u003e deposit, payable today, of $149.50.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce the product is ready for delivery, we will send you an invoice for the remaining $149.50, plus postage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 marked a special return to Mount Panorama for Garry Rogers Motorsport, with the iconic Australian racing team making its first Supercars appearance in six years, fielding a wildcard entry for James Moffat and Nathan Herne aboard the #34 Team Valvoline GRM Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe return carried significant emotion for the team, honouring the legacy of its late founder Garry Rogers, who played an important role in Australian motorsport for decades. With long-time supporters Valvoline and Repco returning as major partners, the #34 Camaro featured a striking retro-inspired livery paying tribute to GRM’s famous 2000 Bathurst 1000 victory with Jason Bargwanna and Garth Tander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 25 years after that memorable triumph, the familiar colours returned to Australia’s Great Race on a modern Gen3 Chevrolet Camaro, connecting two generations of Garry Rogers Motorsport history. The entry was a fitting celebration of the team’s Bathurst heritage, its long-standing partnerships and the people who helped build its reputation as one of Australia’s most respected independent racing operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe special wildcard also marked the long-awaited Supercars debut of Nathan Herne, who had originally been scheduled to compete for GRM at Bathurst in 2020. Partnering with experienced campaigner James Moffat, the pair represented a combination of emerging talent and experience as GRM returned to the Supercars grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite an early setback during Sunday’s 161-lap contest, Moffat and Herne persevered to bring the #34 Camaro home in 19th position, successfully completing the team’s return to Mount Panorama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the race result was secondary to the occasion, the significance of seeing Garry Rogers Motorsport back at Bathurst, carrying a livery inspired by one of its greatest achievements, made this one of the more nostalgic and meaningful entries in the 2026 field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Collectables are pleased to be replicating this special piece of Australian motorsport history with a limited edition model release, celebrating the legacy of Garry Rogers Motorsport, its famous Bathurst victory and a memorable return to Australia’s Great Race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1:18 scale edition is scheduled to be produced in high detail die-cast with opening parts which includes the bonnet and both the driver and passenger doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly detailed racing cockpit can be seen through the molded clear glasshouse, or by opening the doors to examine the interior further. Under the bonnet includes a detailed 5.7-litre Chevrolet Racing LTR V8 and engine bay surround. Underneath the model, the undercarriage details the unique Gen3 floorpan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprised of roughly 204 individual metal and plastic parts, with anywhere between 100-200 steps in paint and decoration finishing, including tampo printing where possible, photo etched parts including the bonnet pints, brake rotors and more, this is a high quality, detailed collectors model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will come in an exclusive, one-off limited edition with an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity presented in its own branded protective cardboard folder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t miss your chance to secure this model. Once it’s sold out, it won’t be available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Render of design pictured. In the case the manufacturer does not produce the item, we will refund the full deposit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"V8 Sleuth Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58743852171567,"sku":"ACD18C26R","price":149.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1372\/9419\/files\/508b5ece-07dc-45d8-aef0-3c6437d83e48.jpg?v=1793256690","url":"https:\/\/superstore.v8sleuth.com.au\/products\/1-18-scale-2026-bathurst-1000-34-chevrolet-camaro-moffat-herne-model","provider":"V8 Sleuth Superstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}