Holden Commodore VL SS Group A
1988–1988

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%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,830
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
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.