1988 Holden Calais VN Auto
SA • Private
15
Odometer164,000km
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Comments from the seller
For sale 1988 VN v6 Calais
This is an extremely good original example of the car.. one of the very first second gen built calais in September 88
with low km’s 164k and only having 2 owners since new.. it appears to have the original spare tyre and Calais spare rim.
It drives and runs really well .. all electric windows and mirrors work.. the interior is absolutely gorgeous condition.. roof lining still looks good. Original radio
trip computer and cruise control work..
new period correct exhaust has just been fitted with a new fuel pump..
will not negotiate unless in person.. can be viewed in Springton.. just been detailed inside and out with ceramic paint protection applied..
has all origanal Calais owner books, original radio books and extended warranty books(although ran out a long time ago) lots of service history and papers work to come with the car
Car details
øVehicle description
VN Sedan 4dr Auto 4sp 3.8i
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
White
Body type
Sedan, 4 doors, 5 seats
Transmission
4 speed Automatic
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 3.8L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Build date
September 1988
Compliance date
September 1988
Roadworthy certificate
No
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20382864
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
3791cc
Engine Size (L)
3.8L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
V90
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
Pushrod
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
8.5
Engine Code
VH
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
127.0kW @ 4800rpm
Torque
288Nm @ 3200rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
91.3kW/t
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Automatic
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol - Unleaded ULP
Fuel Capacity
63L
RON Rating
91
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Fuel Consumption Highway‡
8L/100km
Fuel Consumption City‡
13L/100km
Fuel Maximum Distance
788km
Fuel Minimum Distance
485km
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
15x6.0
Rear Rim Description
15x6.0
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4865mm
Width
1813mm
Height
1406mm
Wheelbase
2731mm
Track Front
1453mm
Track Rear
1480mm
Kerb Weight
1391kg
Towing Capacity (braked)
1590kg
Towing Capacity (Unbraked)
500kg
Other
Country of Origin
AUSTRALIA
Launch Year
1988
Launch Month
9
Generation Name
VN/VP/VR/VS
Series
VN
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
4
Seat Capacity
5
Body Style
Sedan
Probationary plate status +
New South Wales
Allowed
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
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James is the sellerLocation
Springton, SA 5235
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