1985 Holden Calais VK Auto
NSW • Private
35
Odometer248,249km
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Comments from the seller
🔥 1985 Holden VK Calais – Fully Engineered LS3 Restomod (NSW Approved) 🔥
This is a no-expense-spared VK Calais that combines classic HDT looks, modern LS3 performance and full NSW engineering approved for piece of mind.
!!!Original matching numbers V8 engine & gearbox INCLUDED in sale ideal for future value or collectors!!!
**Fully engineered and road-legal in NSW will come with 12months NSW registration, it’s a legitimate turn key no shortcuts taken, brake tested, steering tested and stability build, tried, tested & PASSED**
Build List all professionally installed:
- Naturally Aspirated LS3 V8 conversion – professionally installed
Powerful, reliable and engineered correctly for street use
- Haltech UC10 Dash just installed
- Turbo 400 3-speed automatic gearbox – extremely strong and proven setup
- 9-inch differential – built to handle the power
- Wilwood Big Brake Kit front & rear – serious stopping power, fully engineered.
- Electric power steering – modern drivability with classic feel
- Upgraded suspension throughout – handles and drives as it should
- Upgraded full fuel system with Surge tank and new lines
- Battery relocated to boot
- Custom tailshaft engineered to suit drivetrain
- VT master cylinder & brake booster for the improved braking set up stops on a dime
- Custom intake airbox and Fenix radiator with thermo fans for excellent cooling
- Custom air-conditioning system – cold air, modern comfort
- Restored with full HDT Group 3 body kit
- HDT engine scoop
- Classic, aggressive HDT appearance done properly
- Calais-spec brown leather interior – rare, period-correct and in excellent condition
- All electrics fully restored
- Power windows
- Dash
- General electricals tested and functioning as they should without faults.
Car has been garaged and never enjoyed since finished. Genuine sale due to growing family.
Serious buyers only no test pilots or swaps, this car is a clean title with no accident history, theft or finance owing and ready for its new home
Car details
øVehicle description
VK Sedan 4dr Auto 3sp 5.0
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
White
Interior colour
Brown
Body type
Sedan, 4 doors, 5 seats
Transmission
3 speed Automatic
Engine
8 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 5.0L
Registration plate
Check with seller
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration expiry
8 months/January 2027
Cost to transport
Build date
July 1985
Compliance date
July 1995
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-19973822
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
5044cc
Engine Size (L)
5.0L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
V90
Cylinders
8
Camshaft
Pushrod
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
9.2
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
117.0kW @ 4000rpm
Torque
336Nm @ 2400rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
86.3kW/t
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
3
Gear Type
Automatic
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Single
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
15x6.0
Rear Rim Description
15x6.0
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4714mm
Width
1722mm
Height
1360mm
Wheelbase
2668mm
Kerb Weight
1355kg
Other
Country of Origin
AUSTRALIA
Launch Year
1985
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
VK/VL
Series
VK
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
4
Seat Capacity
5
Body Style
Sedan
Probationary plate status +
Victoria
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Queensland
Banned
South Australia
Banned
New South Wales
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John is the sellerLocation
Prestons, NSW 2170
Member since
2014
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