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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

US$76,267

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 States.

MSRP

Collectibility

9/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

US$68,914

-10%

5-Year Forecast

US$66,740

-12%

Estimates based on 6 verified United States sales.

Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

40

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Holden Commodore VL SS Group A trades at a median of US$76,267 in the US market, down 5.8 percent year-over-year, with a current buy signal attached to what market data classifies as a bottomed-out phase. The combination of extreme scarcity—only 750 examples produced—and Holy Grail collectibility status stands in stark contrast to the downward price trajectory and the lack of measurable transaction volume over the past year.

The zero recorded sales in the 12-month sample period underscores the fundamental liquidity challenge facing this model in the US market. Despite its legendary status among Australian performance car enthusiasts, the VL SS Group A remains deeply illiquid and suffers from low current desirability in dollar terms, creating a wide bid-ask spread and extended holding periods for sellers.

This car occupies a peculiar market position: it commands a nine-out-of-ten collectibility rating as a homologation hero and genuine performance icon, yet domestic US demand remains muted. The scarcity and pedigree are unquestionable; the problem is finding willing buyers at asking prices in a market where visibility remains minimal.

The three-year and five-year base projections point to further softening, with values forecast to decline 9.6 percent to US$68,914 by 2027 and 12.5 percent to US$66,740 by 2029 under baseline assumptions. This downside reflects continued weak US-market desirability and thin liquidity rather than any erosion of the car's intrinsic significance within global Holden collecting circles.

A buy signal at this price level suggests the market has overcorrected relative to the model's status and production scarcity, though prospective buyers should enter with realistic expectations about exit windows. The VL SS Group A remains a specialist's acquisition, suited only to committed Australian muscle car collectors willing to accept illiquidity as the trade-off for owning a genuine, low-volume performance legend.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$76,267
  • 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)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,830
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.