1986 Holden VL Commodore Turbo Sedan - Gold - 259,031km - Genuine LW5 Code, Factory GMH Exhaust, Matching Numbers, 4,000km in 14 Years
Price Guide: $40,000 - $65,000
1986 Holden VL Commodore Turbo, 4-door sedan, 3.0-litre RB30ET turbocharged inline 6-cylinder, 4-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive, 259,031km, 5 seats.
Description
This is a genuine LW5 code VL Turbo Executive, and the vendor advises it is completely unmodified from factory specification. The RB30ET turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine is the original A8-coded unit, the factory GMH exhaust system is still fitted, and the drivetrain is untouched. A car like this, with documented factory-original driveline in a sea of modified VL Turbos, is exactly what serious collectors are looking for. The build plate, photographed and legible, confirms July 1986 manufacture, engine code LWB (RB30ET Turbo), and automatic transmission code MS1. The vendor advises the vehicle was resprayed in 2014 and has covered only 4,000 kilometres in the last 14 years. This is a low-use, privately kept collector piece.
The gold exterior presents well with good, consistent gloss across all panels. Body lines are straight and panel gaps are even, with no obvious signs of accident repair. The factory turbine-style alloy wheels are present and correct with their red Holden lion centre caps, wearing Yokohama tyres with reasonable tread. Side skirts are intact and original. The "Commodore SL Turbo" badging and original chrome detailing are all present. The interior is a genuine standout for a 259,000km car. The beige cloth front seats and rear bench are well-preserved with minimal wear, and the original factory cassette head unit is still in place, confirmed by the "Commodore SL Turbo" dash badge. All switchgear, climate controls, and auxiliary gauges are intact and original. The centre console armrest lid appears absent in photos. The engine bay shows the correct RB30ET configuration with red Holden-branded cam cover and factory intake routing. A near-battery mounted device that appears to be an aftermarket piggyback ECU or boost controller is noted. The odometer reads 259,031km, confirmed in the photos and consistent throughout the listing.
Genuine factory-original VL Turbos are becoming genuinely rare, and a matching numbers example with only 4,000km of use over the last 14 years commands a premium. Comparable VL Turbos in modified or restored condition are asking $30,000 to $50,000 on carsales.com.au, while original unmodified examples with documented provenance have traded between $40,000 and $65,000 at auction. This example's combination of factory correctness, low recent use, and documented history puts it firmly in that upper tier for the right buyer.
Features
* Genuine LW5 code VL Turbo Executive
* 3.0-litre RB30ET turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine (original A8 unit, vendor advises)
* 4-speed Nissan RE4R01A automatic transmission
* Rear-wheel drive
* Vendor advises engine and drivetrain completely unmodified from factory
* Vendor advises original GMH factory exhaust system still fitted
* Vendor advises resprayed 2014, approximately 4,000km covered in last 14 years
* Original factory Holden cassette head unit retained
* "Commodore SL Turbo" dash badge and factory instrumentation including boost gauge
* Factory turbine-style alloy wheels with Holden lion centre caps
* Original side skirts intact
* Well-preserved beige cloth interior, front and rear
* Right-hand drive, five-seat sedan
Condition Notes
* Centre console armrest lid appears absent in photos
* Aftermarket device (appears to be ECU or boost controller) mounted near battery
* Vehicle is unregistered, sold as-is
Specifications
Year: 1986
Make/Model: Holden VL Commodore Turbo
Body: Four-door Sedan
Engine: 3.0-litre Turbocharged Inline 6-Cylinder (RB30ET)
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Odometer: 259,031 Kilometres
Colour: Gold
Seats: 5
Location: 18 Paradise Road, Acacia Ridge, QLD
Engine No: 27367A8
VIN: AVL014027A
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Taig directly on 0438 626 472
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Location of item: 18 Paradise Road, Acacia Ridge, QLD, Australia
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