Holden Commodore VL SS Group A
1988–1988
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

Based on 6 verified auction results
$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 percent over the past year—a pullback that positions the model at what appears to be a cyclical low. With only three recorded sales in the 12-month window, pricing signals carry medium confidence, though the trajectory suggests stabilization rather than further deterioration.
Only 750 examples were built, making the VL SS Group A a genuinely scarce homologation special and one of Australia's most collectible Holdens. The model carries a "Holy Grail" collectibility rating, reflecting its motorsport pedigree and irreplaceable position in domestic automotive history. This rarity and prestige underpin the long-term case even as short-term sentiment has cooled.
Liquidity remains thin with no active listings and just six sales tracked across the broader dataset, meaning buyers and sellers face meaningful gaps between transactions. Entry and exit windows are neither guaranteed nor immediate, and price discovery typically happens over weeks or months rather than days. Patience is required from both sides of any negotiation.
The market projects a base-case recovery to $125,555 (13 percent) within three years and $130,610 (17.5 percent) within five, reflecting the belief that current valuations have priced in near-term weakness and that the model's scarcity and historical significance will eventually drive appreciation. These projections rest on stable collector appetite and no major damage to the car's reputation or broader classic-car confidence.
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%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$3,050
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$8,830
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 6Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.