The famous 8283 hdt vh commodore in which peter brock won bathurst twice. And it did carrying the late, legendary peter brock and codriver larry perkins to bathurst victory. High quality commodore inspired stationery by independent artists and designers from around the world. Vh group 1 after the vc hdt, the next main production model for hdt was the vh group of cars which were now offered in 3 levels of specification, with the group 1 being the base model, followed by the group 2 which featured a few additional modifications over the group 1 and the full house group 3 which was also available with the 5 litre engine.
A step by step look at me doing a two stage paint correction on a classic aussie car. This new commodore was an evolution of the previous holden vc series model, and was released on 5 october 1981. May also suit holden commodore vb vc vh vk berlina turbo calais bt1 sl executive sle hdt hsv ss brock brocky groupa rb30 nissan skyline r31 patrol gq. The commodore ss was initially available in red, with optional white coming some time later, and both colours therefore available to hdt iterations. Commodore holden hdt vh ss group 3 rear skirt lip spoiler genuine hdt 4blok. The hdt models were named ss group one, ss group two and ss group three, with the lattermost also featuring the holden 5. And if youre a muscle car, the best way to look as muscly as possible is to make sure that at least one of your identifiable stablemates is a bit light on in the cojones department. Early commodore vb vc vh vk vl buy swap sell victoria has 3,729 members. The vk group a ss commodore was originally intended to be ready. Push button radio stereo cassette player with dolby and autoreverse. Unlike the vc iteration, the vh came in four distinct models, the commodore ss group one 4. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours.
Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders. Brocks second hdt modified commodore, based on the face lifted vh range, was launched at the 1982 melbourne motor show and was offered in four levels of tune, ranging from the groups one, two and three with the 4. The entire boot interior and rear 1 4 panels have been lined out with noise matt, as has the rear seat bulkhead and parcel shelf. Commodore 64 software sales were almost unchanged in the third quarter of 1988 year over year while the overall market grew 42%, but the company was still selling 1 to 1. Front seat frames have been powder coated with new plastic covers and slides painted and lubed. Vh group 1 hdt special vehicles hdt special vehicles.
The holden commodore vh is a midsize car that was produced by the australian manufacturer holden from 1981 to 1984. Keeping our community safe covid19 safety precautions. Throw in the fact that a new commodore only comes along every nine years and theres enormous pressure to get the product and the marketing right. Holden vh brock commodore group 3 ss sedan auctions. Holden vc hdt commodore palais white limited edition of 2004 pieces biante model cars are proud to present the 1. Commodore hdt improved ve omega front bumper skirt body kit series 1 ve060. Commodore ve hdt improved vh retro group 3 series 1 grille. Holden hdt commodore vh ss group 3 sedan auctions lot 9. All holden commodore vh sedan hdt brock versions offered for the year 1984 with complete specs, performance and technical data in the catalogue of cars photo of the moment. The group three received even further blueprinting of the engine parts, along with an upgraded ignition, irmscher 15x7 wheels shod with 60 series uniroyal wildcat tyres, a front air dam, side skirts, rear undertray and just to make sure every one knew it was a group three, the requisite decals were added. Brocks second hdt modified commodore, based on the facelifted vh range, was.
This model is as brand new a nd a limited edition of 300 that comes with a number certificate all models are posted bubble wrap and sent australia post. Price shown is a price guide only based on information provided to us by the manufacturer. Commodore holden hdt vk ss group 3 rear skirt 40090. Vincent micallef bought his 1983 vh ss commodore when it was just six months old. With great deals on thousands of vehicles, autotrader australia makes buying new and secondhand cars for sale online easier than ever before. Vh ss commodore sale cars enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for vh ss commodore sale cars.
Please note this model has no opening parts and is made in resin. Thomas lindstrom and former formula one driver johnny cecotto. Rather than put all his performance eggs in one marketing basket, the actual hdt stuff in the vh range came in three strengths. Im hunting down a vk commodore to turn into my own group c big banger replica, and had the thought of some how adding the big flairs as seen on the day glo orange 84 vks, use vc hdt one. Full ground up bare metal nut and bolt restoration to hdt group 3 specs. Vh ss commodore sold genuine maranello red vh ss commodore now ss group 3 brock replica. The only other market 1 segment experiencing any real sunshine is the diesel market. Group two cars feature a group two decals, curved rear spoiler with four supports across the boot lid, and black wind. The holden dealer team, run by peter brock, built improved versions of the ss to make money for the race team and homologate parts for racing. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. This article on vincents commodore was originally published in the april 2007 issue of street machine. Commodore ve hdt improved vh retro group 3 series 1 grille genuineve008 hdt. Its difficult to see the link between a brock commodore and a toyota landcruiser. Holden vh commodore wikipedia, the free encyclopedia home of the hdt vh group 1 peter brock brock05 the ultimate resource anew troupe of supercars sorry smitty but all of this says you are wrong the base model vh ss are 253 meaning if a base model vh ss came factory with a 308 then its a rare car.
As you progressed through the models, each would receive a little more by way of modification and refinement. Ranging from the group one, two and three, buyers could order either the 4. Hdt momo steering wheel and huon pine hdt gear knob. John harvey, our test driver for the day, had arrived in the road car by now and got togged up in his racing suit as the racer was unloaded. Media in category holden commodore vh the following 29 files are in this category, out of 29 total. Some people buy and sell cars with monotonous regularity, their decisions determined by depreciation. This article on marks vb commodore was originally published in the june 2009 issue of street machine. Holden commodore cars for sale in melbourne vic autotrader. Early commodore vb vc vh vk vl buy swap sell victoria.
All holden commodore vh sedan hdt brock versions offered for the year 1982 with complete specs, performance and technical data in the catalogue of cars. This new commodore was an evolution of the previous holden vc series. Now ive been snooping around the forum and have seen a few people talk of seeing the flairs incorperated into the kit, or have infact tryed themselves. Group one cars feature a group one decal and hdt improved decal. A car driven by the late legendary racing driver, peter brock, breaks an.
Which could help to explain why the hdt vh ss group 3 is still the absolute biz and, believe us, it is. The 1970s saw the muscle car market explode in australia. It was the start of a long and beautiful relationship. They dont get much more desirable than mark barnetts hdt vb group c replica. It was the third iteration of the first generation of the holden commodore. Next to the other 80s brock cars, the vh range of hdtmodified cars was a bit more subtle than either the bighair, bigflares vc that went before the vh and started the whole brockcar dynasty, or the whoyoulookingat naked aggression of the vk blue meanie. Holden commodore vh cars for sale in australia carsales. The vh group 3 was the most highly specd of the vh group series of cars. This product is often overlooked in builds but offers. Vb to vl commodores only all other adds removed adds must 1. Some long hours have gone in over the last month or so and the body is completely painted inside and out now. Based on holdens ss commodore, the vh group 1 featured dash identification, high capacity air cleaner with chrome lid, modified suspension, heavy duty. Commodore holden hdt vh ss group 3 front air dam spoiler skirt 4blok. Holden vh commodore ss the holden vh commodore, built from late 1981 to early 1984 as an evolution of the vb and vc series, was based on the germanydeveloped opel rekord e commodore.