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Holden Commodore VL SS Group A

1988–1988

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Holden Commodore VL SS Group A
SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

US$73,333

Market value · recent verified sales

-25.0%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 25.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

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$46,094

-37%

5-Year Forecast

US$40,003

-45%

Estimates based on 5 verified United States sales.

Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Holden Commodore VL SS Group A has declined sharply, with the median price falling to US$73,333, down 25% year-over-year. The SELL signal reflects downward momentum that contradicts its Holy Grail collectibility ranking, suggesting a meaningful disconnect between rarity and current market appetite.

With zero tracked sales in the past twelve months, liquidity is severely constrained for this model in the US market. The absence of transaction data means that the median figure carries limited statistical weight, and any seller should expect difficulty finding buyers at posted prices.

The car's credentials are impeccable on paper: only 750 units produced and a collectibility score of 9, placing it in the highest tier. However, desirability registers as low, indicating that scarcity alone is not driving interest or demand at present levels.

The base case projection is sobering. The three-year forecast suggests a decline to US$46,094 (down 37%), with prices potentially reaching US$40,003 by year five (down 46%). These trajectories assume continued softness in buyer interest for the model.

The mismatch between Holy Grail status and illiquid trading conditions reflects a market reality: rarity and prestige do not guarantee active collector demand. Owners holding this car should prepare for a patient holding period and consider realistic pricing well below current asking levels if a near-term sale is needed.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$73,333
  • Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked5
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared5 (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.