1989 Holden Commodore Executive VN Manual
SA • Private
16
Odometer234,500km
Body typeWagon
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
Hi!
This was my first car, purchased about 2002!! I have held onto it for all these years, but with no real use for it and the desire to free up some shed space, it's time to sell.
Holden/Buick Series 1 V6
5 speed manual
Grey interior
Pale blue paint
Always shedded. Hasn't prevented surface rust, but much better than most VNs that have survived by this age.
The wagon has been disused for many years, as my life and needs changed and I moved onto utes/4WD vehicles. She just moved between and within sheds as required.
I did get enthused about driving it on some car cruises a while back and spent a fair bit of time getting it up to scratch. We replaced some brake hoses, had to install a fuel tank liner kit as it had all rusted inside...(man that's a big job to do properly!), new fuel pump etc. I discovered an engine miss at the time- it was only present when cold and cleared quickly. I put engine sealant in the radiator and that has worked, so it probably needs a new head gasket if you want to fix it properly.
We made it ready for the road just as Covid took hold, so that was the end of that idea. I reckon I took the family out once.
The history of the car before my ownership is unknown. Being pale blue, it was not a civilian delivered colour. My best resources say SA government. What department is unknown. It is not a BT1 (police patrol/chaser) but may have been another use such as booze bus or detective etc for Police. There were/are signs of accessories being fitted. I spoke to a guy recently who worked for Telecom back in the day when it was Government run. He recounted driving many pale blue vehicles including a VN wagon, so that's a possibility.
Give me a call, I will be happy to have a chat!
Car details
øVehicle description
VN Executive Wagon 5dr Man 5sp 3.8i
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Blue
Interior colour
Grey
Body type
Wagon, 5 doors, 5 seats
Transmission
5 speed Manual
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 3.8L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Build date
February 1989
Compliance date
Check with seller
Roadworthy certificate
No
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-17621194
Factory fitted
Air conditioning
Air Conditioning
Audio, Visual & Communication
Radio
Radio cassette
Comfort & Convenience
Remote
Fuel lid release
Steering
Power steering
Power steering
Brakes
Front
Ventilated
Rear
Solid
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
125.0kW @ 4800rpm
Torque
288Nm @ 3200rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
92.0kW/t
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
5
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol - Unleaded ULP
Fuel Capacity
68L
RON Rating
91
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Fuel Consumption Highway‡
7.6L/100km
Fuel Consumption City‡
11.5L/100km
Fuel Maximum Distance
895km
Fuel Minimum Distance
591km
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Steel
Front Rim Description
14x6.0
Rear Rim Description
14x6.0
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4896mm
Width
1794mm
Height
1422mm
Wheelbase
2822mm
Track Front
1451mm
Track Rear
1478mm
Kerb Weight
1359kg
Towing Capacity (braked)
1590kg
Towing Capacity (Unbraked)
500kg
Other
Country of Origin
AUSTRALIA
Launch Year
1989
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
VN/VP/VR/VS
Series
VN
Badge
Executive
Doors
5
Seat Capacity
5
Body Style
Wagon
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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Mason is the sellerLocation
Cape Douglas, SA 5291
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