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1988 Holden Special Vehicles Commodore SS Group A Manual

QLD • Private
29
Odometer138,248km
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual

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One owner
Air Conditioning
Power Windows
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LOOKING FOR A PIECE OF AUSTRALIAN MUSCLE CAR HISTORY? Here is a rare opportunity to purchase a genuine cherished iconic HSV VL SS Group A Walkinshaw. This much-loved Walkinshaw is in excellent condition inside and out. Build number 243 of just 750 examples, it is believed to be one of only 10 specified with a dealer fitted Holden sunroof. The odometer shows a modest 138,248 km from new. The vehicle was purchased by the current owner in 1994 and has been meticulously maintained ever since. Today, the HSV VL SS Group A Walkinshaw is considered one of the most iconic Australian cars of all time and is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. It featured a specifically designed body kit that reduced drag by over 25% from the 1987 HDT SS Group A Commodore. The VL SS Group A was the first build for the then-new Holden Special Vehicles, a partnership between Holden and the UK-based Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR). Production run: Initially just 500 Group A Walkinshaw's were commissioned, though an extra 250 were built to satisfy increased demand. Body: Four-door steel monocoque. Engine: 5.0-litre, fuel-injected, ohv, longitudinal V8. Power: 180kW @ 5,200rpm. Torque: 380Nm @ 4,000rpm. Performance: 0-100km/h: 6.5sec, 0-400m: 14.8 sec. Gearbox: Borg Warner 5-speed manual Suspension: struts with i-arms, coil springs, Bilstein strut inserts (f); live axle, lower trailing arms, coil springs (r) Differential: Limited slip diff, final drive ratio: 3.08:1. Brakes: Disc front and rear. Fuel tank: Capacity 83 litres Paint colour: Panorama Silver. Vehicle identification: SS Group A decals, SV badging. Luxury Features: Sunroof, Air conditioning, Central locking, Power windows, Power steering, Pioneer AM / FM / CD stereo system, Four speakers, Power Antenna, Momo leather bound steering wheel, Full instrumentation, Digital clock, Sports seats designed in Australia, Interior colour - Tweed cloth trim with grey velour, Driver's seat height adjuster, Rear seat centre arm rest, Cut pile carpet, Tinted windows, Centre console with 3 compartments & armrest, Remote electric boot release, Manual remote control exterior mirrors, Drivers left footrest, Simmons B45 mags. The car comes with the original owner's manual and service booklet. Further information can be provided on request. Please contact on +61418773317. $265,000 Negotiable.

Car details

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Vehicle description
VL SS Group A Sedan 4dr Man 5sp 5.0i (Walkinshaw)
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Blue
Interior colour
Tweed cloth trim with grey velour
Body type
Sedan, 4 doors, 5 seats
Transmission
5 speed Manual
Engine
8 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 5.0L
Fuel consumption combined‡
14.3 L/100km
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
May 2026
Build date
February 1988
Compliance date
May 1988
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-18206859
Speakers
4 speaker stereo
Radio
Radio cassette
Security
Central lockingAlarm
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Power windows
Front & rear
Velour
Trim
Front row seats
Sports
Power steering
Power steering
Rim material
Alloy wheels
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
4987cc
Engine Size (L)
5.0L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
V90
Cylinders
8
Camshaft
Pushrod
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
180.0kW
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9s
Gears
5
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol - Unleaded ULP
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Fuel Consumption Combined‡
14.3L/100km
CO2 Emission Combined
337g/km
Rim Material
Alloy
Country of Origin
AUSTRALIA
Launch Year
1988
Launch Month
2
Generation Name
VL
Series
VL
Badge
SS Group A
Doors
4
Seat Capacity
5
Body Style
Sedan
Extra Identification
Walkinshaw
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
Not Determined
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Banned
South Australia
Referred
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Location
East Brisbane, QLD 4169
Member since
2019
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