1987 Holden Commodore VL Calais Sedan - Red - 121,480 km - 5.0L, Automatic – FULL NUT & BOLT RESTORATION

Overview

A 1987 Holden Commodore Calais four-door sedan finished in Venetian red metallic with silver lower body cladding. The vehicle is fitted with a 5.0 litre V8 engine with a GMH 5.0 LITRE air cleaner decal visible in the engine bay, paired with an automatic transmission. The steering wheel is on the right-hand side.

The interior is trimmed in light grey velour with button-tufted front bucket seats and a matching rear bench seat. An aftermarket MOMO steering wheel is fitted. A Kenwood KMM-BT306 head unit with Bluetooth is installed in the centre console. The automatic gear selector features a B&M branded shift knob. K-MAC bolt-on camber and caster adjustment strut tops are fitted. An Optima RedTop battery is installed. The vehicle sits on Holden-branded alloy wheels. A spare wheel and jack are visible in the boot. One key on a yellow tag is visible in the ignition.

Condition

The exterior red paintwork presents with a glossy finish across all panels. The silver lower body cladding and bumpers appear consistent in colour. The Holden-branded alloy wheels are fitted with tyres. The headlights and tail lights are intact. A small mark is visible on the rear boot lid area. The CALAIS badge, HOLDEN badge and 5.0 badge are fitted to the rear.

The interior velour seats show light wear consistent with the vehicle's age. A small stain is visible on the rear seat base. The dashboard, centre console and door trims present in tidy condition. The door cards are trimmed in matching grey velour with carpet lower sections and speakers visible in the front doors. The boot is carpeted and contains a spare wheel secured with a hold-down bracket and a jack.

The engine bay presents in clean condition with the red painted inner guards and firewall visible. The GMH 5.0 LITRE air cleaner is fitted. K-MAC adjustable strut tops are installed on both front strut towers.


Vendor Advises:

The vehicle has been completely rebuilt from the ground up, with virtually everything either restored, replaced or upgraded.

The engine, gearbox and differential have all been fully rebuilt less than 10,000 kilometres ago.

ENGINE & DRIVELINE

• Holden 308 V8 – fully rebuilt

• Less than 10,000 kilometres since rebuild

• Performance camshaft with a very aggressive, lumpy idle

• Extensive cylinder head work

• Strong-performing, tough-sounding V8

• TH350 automatic transmission

• Stage 2 shift kit

• Fully manualised transmission

• Fully rebuilt less than 10,000 kilometres ago

• Rebuilt factory VL V8 differential

• Factory-style full disc brake rear end

• Differential rebuilt less than 10,000 kilometres ago

FULL RESTORATION – 2021

Extensive bare-shell restoration, with attention paid to virtually every nut and bolt.

• New rubbers and seals throughout

• New plastics and trim components

• New wiring

• New steering arms

• New suspension bushes

• New lower control arms

• Extensive mechanical refurbishment

• Fully rebuilt driveline

• Complete interior refurbishment

• Beautiful Venetian Red Metallic and silver finish

INTERIOR & PRESENTATION

The interior has been completely redone and presents exceptionally well, complementing the exterior beautifully.

This is a very tidy example of an increasingly sought-after Australian classic, with the added benefit of an extensively rebuilt V8 driveline.

This is not your average 1987 VL Calais.

With a bare-shell restoration completed in 2021, a tough cammed 308 V8, fully manualised TH350 and rebuilt V8 disc-brake differential, this Calais offers the perfect combination of classic Holden styling and old-school V8 muscle.

With less than 10,000 kilometres travelled since the engine, gearbox and differential were rebuilt, the major mechanical work has already been done.

The aggressive, lumpy V8 idle gives this car plenty of character, while the extensive restoration means the hard work has already been completed.

A beautiful example of an iconic Australian V8, ready for its next enthusiast.




Features

* 5.0 litre V8 engine with GMH 5.0 LITRE air cleaner
* Automatic transmission with B&M shift knob
* Velour-trimmed interior with button-tufted front bucket seats
* Aftermarket MOMO steering wheel
* Kenwood KMM-BT306 Bluetooth head unit
* Air conditioning controls visible on centre console
* Holden-branded alloy wheels
* K-MAC bolt-on adjustable strut tops
* Optima RedTop battery
* Chrome-tipped exhaust
* Spare wheel and jack
* One key

Condition Notes
quick shift gear changer
* Vendor advises small mark on rear boot lid area visible in close-up, small stain on rear seat base. Inspection recommended.
* Small mark visible on rear boot lid area
* Small stain visible on rear seat base

Specifications

Year: 1987
Make/Model: Holden Commodore
Badge: Calais
Body: Sedan
Engine: 5.0 Litre
Transmission: Automatic
Odometer: 121,480 km
Colour: Red
Seats: 5
Doors: 4
Engine No: VJ574136
VIN: AVL043916M
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

(Key #C16)

Lloyds stock #222151+1
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Location of item: 18 Paradise Road, Acacia Ridge, QLD, Australia

This item is being offered PICK UP ONLY. Local collection is available, if shipping is required, bidders are encouraged to organise their own freight.

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