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Holden Commodore VL SS Group A

1988–1988

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  • Lowest price

    $21,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $115,556

    Since 2020 · n=6

  • Highest price

    $221,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    6

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 6 lots

Holden Commodore VL SS Group A

Based on 6 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outmedium confidence

$111,111

Market value · recent verified sales

-5.8%

12-month change

Buy

Conditions favour buyers. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -5.8%). Often a buy window before recovery.

MSRP

Collectibility

9/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

$125,555

+13%

5-Year Forecast

$130,610

+18%

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Moderate

40

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Holden Commodore VL SS Group A is trading at a median of $111,111 AUD, down 5.8% over the past 12 months, though the narrow sample of three transactions in that period suggests the market has found a floor after recent weakness.

Only 750 examples were built, placing this homologation special in genuinely rare company and earning it a Holy Grail collectibility score. The VL SS Group A's status as a factory race car with street credentials keeps it among Australia's most coveted Holdens, though desirability currently registers as moderate—a sign that near-term buyer appetite is selective rather than fervent.

Liquidity remains thin across the broader six transactions tracked, and no cars are presently listed for sale. This illiquidity works both ways: sellers face longer hunt times and smaller pools of bidders, but strong interest when serious buyers do appear can move prices sharply upward from this depressed level.

The bottomed-out signal reflects the view that the recent 5.8% decline has exhausted downside momentum. Base-case projections suggest a 13% climb to $125,555 over three years and 17.5% appreciation to $130,610 over five years, driven primarily by rarity and the model's strengthening status within the classic Australian muscle-car canon.

Market conditions favour patient buyers at current entry points, though tight availability means opportunity windows can close quickly once interest stirs. The gap between Holy Grail rarity and moderate present-day demand creates an asymmetry typical of undervalued collectibles early in their recognition cycle.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$111,111
  • Annual appr. rate-5.8%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked6
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared6 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$910
  • Maintenance$3,050
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$8,830
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months4
  • Sell-Through67%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$128,310
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$21,000 – $221,000
  • Total Sales Tracked6

Recent sales

Showing latest 6
  • $209,000

    Collecting Cars · 26 Jun 2026

  • $21,000

    Collecting Cars · 4 May 2026

  • $111,111

    Collecting Cars · 5 Dec 2025

  • $87,750

    Collecting Cars · 3 Nov 2025

  • $120,000

    Collecting Cars · 2 Jun 2025

  • $221,000

    Collecting Cars · 22 Aug 2023

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.