1981 Holden WB Statesman Caprice - Silver - 31,064km - 5.0 Litre V8 Automatic - Original Owner's Pack Included
Price Guide: $30,000 - $45,000
1981 Holden WB Statesman Caprice, 4-door sedan, 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive, 31,064km, 5 seats.
Description
Thirty-one thousand kilometres. That is the total distance covered by this 1981 WB Statesman Caprice in its 44-year life. The odometer closeup confirms it: 031064. This is not a restored car, not a recommissioned project, not a clone. It is an original, unrestored Caprice that has barely been used, and it comes with the original GMH warranty booklet, the original radio instruction manual, and the original leather Caprice key fob with the factory keys still attached. Collectors call cars like this once-in-a-career finds.
The WB Statesman Caprice was the absolute pinnacle of the Australian domestic car market in 1981. Full-length chrome grille, hood mascot, red leather everywhere, genuine wood grain trim, factory climate control, and a 5.0-litre V8 under the bonnet. Built in April 1981, this example presents in silver, a colour that suits the big Caprice's formal proportions beautifully. The paint holds excellent gloss with consistent sheen across all panels. Panel gaps are even and straight throughout, the chrome grille and surrounding brightwork are in excellent condition with no significant corrosion, and the factory alloy wheels with Caprice lion hub caps are correct and presentable. The compliance plate reads 04-81, and the chassis tag is legible.
Open the door and the full impact of 31,000km hits you. The red headliner is intact and unmarked. The rear leather bench is immaculate. The deep red carpet is original and unsoiled. The dashboard with its factory analogue gauges, wood grain panel, factory cassette head unit, and full climate control system is all intact and original. The driver's seat bolster shows age-related leather cracking consistent with a car that has sat for long periods, and the leather throughout shows the typical darkening that comes with light use over decades. These are honest, normal characteristics of an unrestored 40-year-old car rather than signs of neglect. The rear passenger area shows virtually no wear at all. The 5.0-litre V8 engine bay presents with the correct blue GMH paintwork, factory air filter cover marked "5.0 LITRES" with GMH branding, and minor surface oxidation on ancillary items consistent with age and minimal use.
Features
* 1981 Holden WB Statesman Caprice, factory V8 specification
* 31,064km from new, confirmed by analogue odometer closeup
* 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine, blue GMH presentation
* Automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
* Original red leather interior throughout, front and rear
* Red velvet/suede headliner intact
* Original deep red carpet, undamaged
* Factory analogue instrument cluster (tachometer, speedometer, temp, fuel, oil, volts)
* Factory wood grain dash trim throughout cabin
* Factory cassette head unit (Model MCC-9003R)
* Factory air conditioning and climate control system
* Factory alloy wheels with Caprice lion hub caps
* Caprice hood mascot and full chrome grille present
* Caprice chrome door sill trim
* Original owner's documentation included: GMH warranty booklet, radio operating instructions
* Original leather Caprice key fob with factory keys
* Right-hand drive, 5-seat sedan
Condition Notes
* Driver's seat bolster shows age-related leather cracking and darkening consistent with long-term storage
* Minor surface oxidation on engine ancillary components, consistent with age
Specifications
Year: 1981
Make/Model: Holden WB Statesman Caprice
Body: Four-door Sedan
Engine: 5.0-litre V8
Transmission: Automatic
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Odometer: 31,064 Kilometres
Colour: Silver
Seats: 5
Price Guide: $30,000 - $45,000
Location: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW
Chassis No: BW816530A
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Gavin directly on 0455 500 400
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Location of item: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW, Australia
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