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Holden Commodore VL SS Group A

1988–1988

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  • 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

Holden Commodore VL SS Group A

Based on 6 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outmedium confidence

$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%)
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)$910
  • Maintenance$3,050
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$8,830
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 6
  • $209,000

    Collecting Cars · 26 Jun 2026

  • $21,000

    Collecting Cars · 4 May 2026

  • $111,111

    Collecting Cars · 5 Dec 2025

  • $87,750

    Collecting Cars · 3 Nov 2025

  • $120,000

    Collecting Cars · 2 Jun 2025

  • $221,000

    Collecting Cars · 22 Aug 2023

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