Diecast Detective

‘Kate,’ officially known as chassis 888A-023, has been sold by Jamie Whincup for an undisclosed amount. With 28 race wins, including the 2012 Bathurst 1000, and back-to-back Supercars championships in 2011 and 2012, this VE II Commodore was the most successful Supercars chassis in history. Its record stood until Shane van Gisbergen’s ZB Commodore (888A-054) surpassed it with 39 victories, including the 2020 and 2022 Bathurst 1000s, and consecutive titles in 2021-2022.

Jamie Whincup raced ‘Kate’ across three seasons (2010-2012), but briefly switched to a different chassis (888A-027) midway through 2010 before returning to ‘Kate’ at the start of 2011. This often-overlooked detail is important when examining Classic Carlectables’ range of ‘Kate’ models, which comprises a 2010 model which for the purpose of this article is assumed to be 'Kate'.

A total of 9 'Kate' models have been produced by Classic Carlectables excluding the 2012 Bathurst Winning 1-2 Twin Set but including Member editions.

Product Code	Image	Year	Event	No. Made
18425		2010	Season	1900
18463		2011	Season	1000
18484		2011	Townsville 400	1250
18494		2011	Championship Winner	750
18494M Member Edition		2011	Championship Winner	100
18498		2012	Season	1000
18498M Member Edition		2012	Season	150
18514			Championship Winner	800
18517		2012	Bathurst Winner	2675