1987 Holden Commodore VL Turbo - Yellow - 89,322km - Manual, Rajab Racing Built Engine, Garrett GTX3582, Genuine Turbo Car
Description
The VL Commodore Turbo is one of the genuine icons of Australian performance motoring. Launched in 1986, it was the car that introduced serious turbo performance to the Commodore range, and the manual transmission cars are the ones collectors and enthusiasts want most. This 1987 example is a genuine Turbo variant, confirmed by the compliance plate code AVL04C2S1K stamped into the firewall, built in October 1987. It wears striking yellow paint with the factory grey lower body cladding, and carries just 89,322 kilometres on the odometer, making it a genuinely low-mileage example for a car of this era.
The exterior presents very well. The yellow paint holds strong gloss with no obvious panel damage or rust visible. Body panels are straight, factory lower cladding is intact, and the five-door sedan body sits cleanly in the showroom setting it was photographed in. The interior retains much of its original character, with the factory Holden cassette head unit still in place in the centre stack alongside original analogue air conditioning controls. The compliance plate and firewall show the car has been maintained with care in that area. One item to note for buyers: the factory alloy wheels are not fitted, with steel wheels currently mounted. Vendor advises whether original alloys are included with the sale.
The engine story is the headline here. Vendor advises the engine was rebuilt and tuned by Rajab Racing Developments in November 2021, with the work including forged JE pistons, H-beam connecting rods, a Garrett GTX3582 turbocharger, factory turbo differential, Turbosmart 45mm external wastegate, Link ECU, reconditioned cylinder head, Rajab Racing inlet plenum and exhaust manifold, Mantic twin-plate clutch, heavy-duty tail shaft, and intercooler. This is a substantial, professionally executed turbo build on a genuine low-kilometre VL Turbo body, and Rajab Racing is a well-known and respected name in the VL Turbo performance space. For a buyer who wants serious grunt from an authentic Holden platform, this is a compelling package.
Features
* Genuine VL Turbo variant (compliance plate code AVL04C2S1K confirmed)
* Manual transmission
* Vendor advises: Rajab Racing engine rebuild (November 2021)
* Vendor advises: Garrett GTX3582 turbocharger
* Vendor advises: Forged JE pistons and H-beam connecting rods
* Vendor advises: Link ECU engine management
* Vendor advises: Turbosmart 45mm external wastegate
* Vendor advises: Rajab Racing inlet plenum and exhaust manifold
* Vendor advises: Mantic twin-plate clutch
* Vendor advises: Heavy-duty tail shaft
* Vendor advises: Intercooler fitted
* Factory turbo differential (vendor advises)
* Original Holden cassette head unit retained
* Original analogue air conditioning controls
* Factory grey lower body cladding intact
* Five-door sedan body
* Five-seat configuration
* Right-hand drive
* October 1987 build (confirmed on compliance plate)
Condition Notes
* Factory alloy wheels not currently fitted, steel wheels mounted
* Non-matching spare steel wheel in boot
Specifications
Year: 1987
Make/Model: Holden Commodore VL Turbo
Body: Five-door Sedan
Engine: Turbocharged Inline-6 (Rajab Racing rebuilt)
Transmission: Manual
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Odometer: 89,322km
Colour: Yellow
Seats: 5
Chassis No: AVL046231M
Engine No: 089972A8
Location: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown VIC
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Vorak directly on 0419 371 926
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Location of item: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown, VIC, Australia
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