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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 sits at a median of US$76,267, down 5.8 percent over the past twelve months, though the zero-transaction sample size this period warrants caution in reading that trend. The "Bottomed Out" status and BUY signal suggest the market views this level as potentially oversold relative to the car's rarity and collectibility tier.

This is a Holy Grail–tier machine: only 750 units were built, and it represents the homologation variant that defined Australian performance during its era. That production constraint alone anchors long-term appeal among serious collectors, even as current US market enthusiasm remains subdued.

Liquidity is effectively nonexistent. Zero sales tracked in the last twelve months and zero active listings indicate that transactions, when they occur, are private negotiations between specialists. For buyers seeking entry, this means patience and direct outreach to dealers and networks; for sellers, the challenge is finding the right collector at any price point.

The three-year projection of US$68,914 and five-year target of US$66,740 represent further softening, suggesting that near-term headwinds continue. The mismatch between its Holy Grail collectibility score and current low desirability in the US market hints at geographic and demographic timing—this car may simply be ahead of a broader recognition curve.

Given the zero-transaction foundation and medium confidence rating, conclusions about true market direction remain tentative. The combination of extreme rarity, elite status within its class, and current illiquidity creates a floor-versus-ceiling dynamic that depends heavily on which collector finds the right example at the right moment.

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.