It’s an image that still haunts Ford fans: a mortally-wounded Falcon stranded at the top of the Mountain, and inside, the in-car camera captures a moment of heartbreak. Behind the wheel sits Glenn Seton—his expression laid bare behind an open-faced helmet, the "baby-faced assassin" visibly shattered.
The year was 1995. Seton was 30 years old, driving car #30—an eerie symmetry, exactly thirty years after his father, Bo Seton, won the Armstrong 500. A $30,000 bonus was on the line if Glenn could bring it home. But Bathurst, as always, had other plans.
Incredibly, that heartbreaking moment was 30 years ago this year. Even more remarkably, it means ‘Seto’—is now 60 years young. To celebrate the milestone, here at Diecast Detective we are shining a spotlight on five (a key number in Seto's career!) standout diecast models that capture key moments from his storied career.
Earliest Car
Surprisingly—and somewhat disappointingly—no one has yet produced a diecast of Glenn Seton’s Nissan Skyline DR30 RS, the car made famous by his spectacular oversteer in the wet during the 1987 Bathurst 1000. Instead, the honour of being the earliest Seton car in diecast form goes to the Ford Sierra RS500 he shared with George Fury at the 1990 Sandown 500, a race they won.
Produced by APEX Replicas in a limited run of just 372 units, it remains the rarest and most valuable Seton model by some margin.
AD81102 - 1990 Sandown 500 Winner - Seton/Fury - Sierra RS500
Most Significant Achievement
Amazingly, Glenn Seton’s 1997 championship-winning EL Falcon has never been produced in diecast form. Rumours have circulated for years—especially when APEX/Biante released the 1998 Bright/Richards Bathurst winner and the 1998 Johnson/Johnson entry—broadcasting the existence of EL Falcon tooling and teasing fans with the possibility.
Until that long-overdue model sees the light of day, it’s Glenn’s first title-winner—the 1993 EB Falcon, produced by Biante—that stands as the diecast tribute to his greatest career achievement.
BNC0001 - 1993 ATCC Winner - EB Falcon
Bathurst Success (Sort Of)
As every fan knows, a Bathurst victory sadly eluded Glenn Seton, leaving few chances for model makers to commemorate success on the Mountain. Even so, he delivered some strong performances—claiming four podium finishes and two pole positions, in 1994 and 1996. APEX Replicas chose to honour one of those moments with a model of his 1996 EF Falcon, which he shared with David Parsons.
It’s assumed the original production run was planned to exceed 570 units, but only that number met APEX’s quality standards and were officially released. The remaining units—those with flaws—were released without approval by the manufacturer, sans COA.
AD81002 - 1996 Bathurst 1000 Pole Car - Seton/Parsons - EF Falcon
The FPR Years
In 2003 and 2004, Ford Performance Racing promised the world but delivered little more than frustration—despite arguably having the biggest budget and one of the best drivers on the grid. Bathurst, however, proved to be the exception. After a strong podium finish with Craig Lowndes in 2003, Seton teamed up with Lowndes again in 2004 and repeated the result with another second-place finish. Seton would go on to claim one final Bathurst podium in 2006 alongside James Courtney, though that car has never been released in model form.
Classic Carlectables released the 2004 Bathurst car but didn't celebrate the podium result merely referring to it as the Bathurst 1000 car.
18156 - 2004 Bathurst 1000 - Lowndes/Seton - BA Falcon
Final Season Car
During the Sierra era, Glenn Seton and Dick Johnson were fierce rivals—each battling for the title of Ford’s top team. The tension wasn’t just on track; before their rivalry fully ignited, Johnson famously took a personal swipe at Seton, calling his personality that of a "speedhump."
Fast forward to 2005, and with Seton left without a seat after his FPR stint, it was Dick Johnson Racing that offered him a lifeline. But what could have been a redemptive final chapter instead became a quiet exit, with Seton finishing a distant 15th in the championship—a subdued end to a Hall of Fame-worthy career.
Classic Carlectables released his 2005 car and it stands as the second most valuable model of his.
18178 - 2005 Season Car - BA Falcon
Special Mention
No account of Glenn Seton’s career is complete without recalling the heartbreak of Bathurst 1995—leading the Great Race with just nine laps to go, only for the engine to give out. In many ways, that EF Falcon has become his most iconic car. That moment, more than any win, cemented the deep respect and goodwill fans continue to hold for Seton.
In March 2021, collectors were thrilled to hear that Biante would finally produce the iconic 1995 Bathurst EF Falcon in 1:18 scale. Scheduled for release in Q3 2023, the model was ultimately cancelled after Biante’s tooling was stolen in China. It’s hard to believe a car this significant remains unproduced, but without tooling, it would require a fresh investment—something unlikely from Biante. With Authentic Collectables expanding its range, fans can only hope this legendary car is on their radar.
