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Holden Commodore VL SS Group A

1988–1988

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Holden Commodore VL SS Group A
BUYBottomed Outmedium confidence

£56,915

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.

Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in United Kingdom.

MSRP

Collectibility

9/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

£51,429

-10%

5-Year Forecast

£49,806

-12%

Estimates based on 6 verified United Kingdom sales.

Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

40

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Holden Commodore VL SS Group A sits at a £56,915 median in the UK market, down 5.8 percent over the past twelve months and now flashing a buy signal after reaching what appears to be a market floor. With zero recorded sales in our tracking sample over the last year, reliable price discovery remains extremely challenging, and the current valuation should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

This Australian homologation special represents one of the rarest production runs in its segment, with only 750 units built, and carries a "Holy Grail" collectibility score that places it at the apex of desirability classifications. The extreme scarcity and competition-derived pedigree would ordinarily command sustained collector interest, yet present market activity does not reflect that potential.

Current liquidity is effectively non-existent, with zero active listings and no sales tracked in our database over the trailing twelve months. For buyers or sellers, this illiquidity profile means that transactions, when they occur, are likely negotiated privately and at considerable spreads from any published estimate.

The near-term projection model suggests further downward pressure, with base-case valuations declining to £51,429 over three years and £49,806 over five years—representing cumulative losses of 9.6 and 12.5 percent respectively. This continued softness reflects the current disconnect between classification and market demand, though the low present desirability signal suggests the market may be repricing the model's collectibility premium downward.

The buy signal and "bottomed out" status indicate that current pricing may offer entry-level attractiveness for those with extended holding horizons and tolerance for illiquidity. However, the absence of transaction data and the negative multi-year projection warrant caution; this is a speculative position rather than a near-term recovery play.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£56,915
  • 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)£450
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,350
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range
  • Total Sales Tracked0

Recent sales

No tracked sales yet for this market.

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