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2008 Melbourne International Motorshow Auction
Lot
25

1986 Holden VL Commodore SS Group 'A' Sedan

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melbourne

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Specifications

Engine V8, 4987cc
Gearbox 5-speed manual
Body Work Sedan
Colour Permanent Red
Interior Grey
Trim Velour
Wheels Cast Alloy
Brakes Discs

Description

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Introduced in November 1986, the Group A SS version of the VL Commodore was the final official Brock Holden Dealer Team model thanks largely to the controversy over the use of the atomic polariser, but this wasn't enough to stop Brock winning Bathurst for a record ninth time in 1987. Built in extremely limited numbers, the Group A SS used the tried and tested 5-litre V8 producing 137 kW at 4400 rpm which derived its power from lightened con-rods and flywheel, heavy duty crankshaft, new cross-flow cylinder heads, inlet manifold and Rochester four-barrel carburettor. Driving through a Borg Warner T5G five-speed gearbox with stronger clutch and limited slip diff, the Group A SS also featured revised suspension settings and was, to a certain extent, a race car thinly disguised as a road car. With a host of interior and exterior modifications, the Group A certainly looked the part; these included a full body kit, Momo 16-7 star wheels, Bridgestone Potenza RE71 205/55VR-16 tyres, a leather-trimmed Momo sports steering wheel, HDT gearstick knob and Scheel velour sports seats. Originally priced at $29,600, the HDT VL Commodores have shown rapid appreciation over the past few years and top, low mileage examples have excellent investment potential.