{"product_id":"pre-order-supercheap-auto-racing-15-chevrolet-camaro-zl1-2026-repco-bathurst-1000-wildcard-1-43","title":"PRE ORDER: Supercheap Auto Racing #15 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 - 2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 Wildcard 1:43","description":"\u003cb\u003eTHIS ITEM IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER. ETA AT TIME OF LISTING: SECOND HALF OF 2027. SUBJECT TO CHANGE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n• 1:43 Scale Diecast Model\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• 2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 - Wildcard Entry\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Supercheap Auto Racing #15 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Drivers: Craig Lowndes \/ Bayley Hall\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Sealed Body Diecast with Clear Windows and Detailed Interior\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Presented in a Clear Acrylic Display Case with Base Plate\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Limited Edition with Individually Numbered Backing Board \/ Certificate of Authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThe 2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 marked a significant new chapter in the remarkable career of Australian motorsport legend Craig Lowndes, with the seven-time Bathurst winner returning to Mount Panorama aboard the #15 Supercheap Auto Racing Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, alongside rising talent Bayley Hall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nCompeting as a wildcard entry for Team 18, the striking Supercheap Auto Camaro represented a new era for the popular program, with Lowndes making the move to Charlie Schwerkolt’s operation following almost two decades with Triple Eight Race Engineering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThe #15 carried particular significance for Lowndes, marking a return to the race number that launched his extraordinary Supercars career. Thirty years earlier, Lowndes burst onto the Australian Touring Car Championship scene aboard the #15 Holden Racing Team Commodore, claiming the 1996 championship in his first full season. He would go on to claim another title carrying the famous number in 1998, cementing its place in Australian motorsport history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThree decades later, seeing Lowndes reunited with #15 aboard a modern Gen3 Chevrolet Camaro provided a fitting connection between the early years of his career and his continuing legacy as one of Australia’s most celebrated racing drivers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThe 2026 Supercheap Auto wildcard also continued its commitment to developing emerging Australian motorsport talent, with promising young driver Bayley Hall joining Lowndes. The partnership provided Hall with an invaluable opportunity to learn alongside one of the sport’s most experienced competitors, culminating in his debut at Australia’s Great Race.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nFeaturing a fresh interpretation of the familiar Supercheap Auto colours, the #15 Camaro combined the program’s established identity with a striking new design for its first season under the Team 18 banner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nFor Lowndes, the 2026 Bathurst 1000 marked his 33rd start in the iconic race, moving him to second on the all-time starts list and adding another milestone to an already extraordinary career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nFrom the return of a famous race number to a new team partnership and the next generation of Supercars talent, the #15 Supercheap Auto Racing Camaro represented a special combination of Australian motorsport history and the future of the sport.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nAuthentic Collectables are pleased to be replicating the latest Bathurst chapter in Craig Lowndes’ career with a special limited edition model release.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThis 1:43 scale release is scheduled to be produced in high-quality sealed-body die-cast with clear windows, a detailed racing cockpit and undercarriage details unique to the Gen3 floorpan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nComprising roughly 65 individual metal and plastic parts, plus anywhere between 50–100 steps in paint and decoration finishing, this is a high-quality collector’s model for fans of this scale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nIt will come in an exclusive one-off limited edition, presented in a display case with the model attached to a white base plate featuring the car details printed on it. An individually numbered backing board featuring the edition number is also included as part of the package and acts as the Certificate of Authenticity for the release.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nDon’t miss your chance to secure this model. Once it’s sold out, it won’t be available again.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eIMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT PRE ORDERING MODELS \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nA model may not be available for several months from the time it is listed on our store, as there is a lengthy process that models must undergo before, during and after production, such as approval from sponsors, shipping, and customs hold ups. Models typically take 12+ months to come in from time of pre-ordering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nWe depend on Model Manufacturers\/Distributors to provide us with as much information as possible. We are only Stockists of this product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nPrice and ETAs are correct at listing, as advised by the manufacturing model company. Both are subject to change, which is governed by the distributor of the model, and not by our company. If we are notified of a price change by the manufacturer, we will be in touch with all customers to inform them of this. Any price difference must be actioned before any goods can be shipped out. If necessary, you will not be asked to pay the price difference until the pre ordered stock has arrived in our warehouse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nWe aim to keep you as updated as possible regarding ETA and possible price changes, as information becomes available to us from our supplier.","brand":"Motorsport Superstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68288366903531,"sku":"ACD43C26Q","price":119.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/2252\/0555\/files\/ACD18C26Q_890504d5-4dd0-405b-b51f-aa6661cd9dd9.jpg?v=1793167509","url":"https:\/\/supercarsshop.com.au\/products\/pre-order-supercheap-auto-racing-15-chevrolet-camaro-zl1-2026-repco-bathurst-1000-wildcard-1-43","provider":"Supercars Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}