CV8ZED's VN Group A

[BLQWN]

After a 2 week trip from Brissy, I picked it up late yesterday with my 6 year old son James riding shotgun, the look on his face when I started it is priceless. Took the morning off work and give it a scrub up, as I requested it NOT to be washed, and was very happy with the car, nice and original and well looked after, and just clocked 36 000kms.

JKGMH will post up some pics tonight, thanks JK
cheers

[GTS_215]

sounds good mate cant wait to see it.

[Dane VN V8]

sounds good mate cant wait to see it. are there any mods at all or 100% original?



nice and original and well looked after, and just clocked 36 000kms.

JKGMH will post up some pics tonight, thanks JK
cheers

Can you read?

[jaykay]

CV8ZED's VN Group A ......

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/HQ AND VN 044.jpg

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/HQ AND VN 051.jpg

Bloody nice......:bravo:

JK

[schnoods]

Im pretty sure i knew the bloke who used to own that car. He was a ex co-worker. Tony i think his name was. Man that thing flew.

[vzss05]

What a beautiful peice of machinery!!. Looks imaculate and with such low kays you've got yourself an awesome buy. Hope you and your son enjoy it. Don't mess with a classic!

[VXSS346]

Nice! :yup:
Wonder what they are worth these days. I reckon there going up in value now. Hang on to it for a while.

[Carby650]

Well done. and very nice.
Look forward to seeing it around.
Will you be taking it to the GM day in November.

[jaykay]

Well done. and very nice.
Look forward to seeing it around.
Will you be taking it to the GM day in November.
Not sure about November Bevan but Chris is taking it on the cruise on 22 October... :headbang:

[wagnman]

That is sooooo freekin nice mate I love it!:bounce:

[brentonsav]

are they el xr6/8 wheels?

[vanda]

Sweet ride. Looks awsome!


are they el xr6/8 wheels?

what the fu*k !! Hope your joking...

[BLQWN]

Im pretty sure i knew the bloke who used to own that car. He was a ex co-worker. Tony i think his name was. Man that thing flew.

I got it from Brissy from Darren at Wellington Point, he had it for 12 years, and some Horticulture mob had it before that.


What a beautiful peice of machinery!!. Looks imaculate and with such low kays you've got yourself an awesome buy. Hope you and your son enjoy it. Don't mess with a classic!

Both my boys love my cars and have claimed a Monaro each!
Don't worry it's staying an original classic.
cheers


Nice! :yup:
Wonder what they are worth these days. I reckon there going up in value now. Hang on to it for a while.

Yeah mate, no intention of selling it and I think it will go up in value but not the only reason why I got it.
cheers

[RED R8]

Very nice car mate my two fav's I would love to have as an investmant is a VN grp A and a Walky.In this sundays papers I noticed a walky with 17,000 ks for 67k.

[BLQWN]

Well done. and very nice.
Look forward to seeing it around.
Will you be taking it to the GM day in November.

Ta mate, it will be on the cruise and yep in the GM day in the HSV Club display, they reckon they only have 2 in the club? including mine.
c u then


Very nice car mate my two fav's I would love to have as an investmant is a VN grp A and a Walky.In this sundays papers I noticed a walky with 17,000 ks for 67k.

I can recommend a bank manager:lol:
Sell ya ss, buy a bunky and get it.
see you in it on the cruise eh?
cheers

[RED R8]

I just need somewhere to store it but I am giving it serious thought.

[BLQWN]

JKGMH has a great big shed just hanging out for it, you can park it next to his VK Group A......








that he hasn't got yet but is working on

[RED R8]

JKGMH has a great big shed just hanging out for it, you can park it next to his VK Group A......








that he hasn't got yet but is working on

Thanks for the offer I will take you up on the storage.:bravo:

[jaykay]

Thanks for the offer I will take you up on the storage.:bravo:
Any time Daz if you want to store that Walky in my workshop. You'd have to leave the keys so I could start it every few days.... :stick:

I know a guy that's looking to store a Walky replica. He has spent $100,000 on it with 403rwkw. Now that'd be fun to look after... :nyuk:

[Pickles]

Congratulations upon purchasing a classic.
I owned a VN Group A for several years, sold it last year with 22ks on the clock. They are a MAGIC car. They haven't been very popular, some taking a while to sell, & it took me a while to sell mine. But, when I did sell it, I told the buyer he was getting a bargain, & he was.
BUT, things are now starting to change,prices are going up, because people are realizing what a great, & understated, car the VN Group A is. A mate of mine recently sold his--it went IMMEDIATELY. They only made 302 of them, they sold for just under $70k in 1991 (twice the price of a Calais!), & Holden still lost money.
A great deal of work went into the VN Group A. As far as the engine is concerned, only the starter motor & generator are the same as normal VN V8, everything else is different. It's the only Holden with modified inner wheel arches modified on line(to fit racing rubber!), as a result of which the rear seat squab rubs on the rear door trims! You can still purchase the 6 speed ZF gearbox used in the VN Group A---at a price of $16k from ZF!
As the VN is also the rarest Group A, in time I reckon it'll be the dearest. There were only 300 Phase 111s built, there is no reason why, in time, the VN Group A cannot achieve the same status.
KEEP IT ORIGINAL!!
I have a heap of info on VN Group A, so if you need any info, PM me with your ph. no. & I'll have a chat with you.
Cheers, Pickles.

[CV860L]

Excellent choice!!! Definitely one to hang on to.........



Very nice car mate my two fav's I would love to have as an investmant is a VN grp A and a Walky.In this sundays papers I noticed a walky with 17,000 ks for 67k.

I am continually thinking the exact same thing, these two cars are going to have their day very shortly.
And there is bugger all of these two models left in good nic with low k's

[BLQWN]

Congratulations upon purchasing a classic.
I owned a VN Group A for several years, sold it last year with 22ks on the clock. They are a MAGIC car. They haven't been very popular, some taking a while to sell, & it took me a while to sell mine. But, when I did sell it, I told the buyer he was getting a bargain, & he was.
BUT, things are now starting to change,prices are going up, because people are realizing what a great, & understated, car the VN Group A is. A mate of mine recently sold his--it went IMMEDIATELY. They only made 302 of them, they sold for just under $70k in 1991 (twice the price of a Calais!), & Holden still lost money.
A great deal of work went into the VN Group A. As far as the engine is concerned, only the starter motor & generator are the same as normal VN V8, everything else is different. It's the only Holden with modified inner wheel arches modified on line(to fit racing rubber!), as a result of which the rear seat squab rubs on the rear door trims! You can still purchase the 6 speed ZF gearbox used in the VN Group A---at a price of $16k from ZF!
As the VN is also the rarest Group A, in time I reckon it'll be the dearest. There were only 300 Phase 111s built, there is no reason why, in time, the VN Group A cannot achieve the same status.
KEEP IT ORIGINAL!!
I have a heap of info on VN Group A, so if you need any info, PM me with your ph. no. & I'll have a chat with you.
Cheers, Pickles.

Yeah, it's good to get a nice car but getting one that is directly race inspired is reassuring in both enjoyment and future value, and as I've said it's staying original, apart from different rims, a big stereo fitout, oh and maybe a nice flare job....kidding
cheers

[jaykay]

If anyone in Perth needs their car stored, PM me I can help you out......

JK

P.S. C'mon Chris, surely one of your rides needs minding ...:yup: :yup: :yup:

[SJM HSV]

If anyone in Perth needs their car stored, PM me I can help you out......

JK

P.S. C'mon Chris, surely one of your rides needs minding ...:yup: :yup: :yup:

HEY JK I HAVE A SUZUKI SHERPA (FULL OF RUST) COULD YOU STORE THAT FOR ME. :lmao:

[jaykay]

HEY JK I HAVE A SUZUKI SHERPA (FULL OF RUST) COULD YOU STORE THAT FOR ME. :lmao:

:worthless:

Got just the spot for that one... It's called Redhill Tip...... :flipoff:

P.S. Get back to work...

[SJM HSV]

:worthless:

Got just the spot for that one... It's called Redhill Tip...... :flipoff:

P.S. Get back to work...

YOU CAN TALK. (SHAME ABOUT THE TIP BEING NEXT DOOR TO YOUR HOUSE) :flipoff:

[Nath43]

My Favourite Commodore Ever!!!!!!! Love it mate, nice ride.

[PJK]

Bloody nice ride!!! Always liked the VN SS Group A

Here's Brocky in the real deal at Bathurst on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOTSFrlVG4s)

[vanda]

Bloody nice ride!!! Always liked the VN SS Group A

Here's Brocky in the real deal at Bathurst on Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOTSFrlVG4s)


Nice find PJK... Thats sick!

[jaykay]

Any time Daz if you want to store that Walky in my workshop. You'd have to leave the keys so I could start it every few days.... :stick:

I know a guy that's looking to store a Walky replica. He has spent $100,000 on it with 403rwkw. Now that'd be fun to look after... :nyuk:
Looks like the Walky Replica may be a goer so you better get in quick boys.... :bravo:

[Satriagti94]

awesome car!!!!!

[Speedy Gonzales]

I wanted to get one of these before I got into an LS1, but what concerned me was replacing the parts which are rare and that I couldnt see myself daily driving or modding the crap out of it, its just too rare and nice a car to do that imo.

[burnout9]

i recon the finest example hsv ever produced :bow:

well done mate

[Pickles]

Some great comments here of a, currently, very understated, & very undervalued, classic Australian Muscle car.
But, just a couple of points (a)-Speedy Gonzales--you made the right choice in not buying a VN Group A as a daily driver--they are "pretty average" around the city I can tell you, but get them on the open road, on some good hills, curves etc, & they're just magic. (b) Burnout9--The VN Group A was only a "contract build" by HSV--all they did was fit ancilliary parts like wheels, seats, body kit etc etc. The car was actually designed & conceived as a "homologation special" (for Group A Racing), by Holden Motorsport, under the leadership of John Lindell. Mike Simcoe played a large part in styling the body.
Cheers, Pickles.

[burnout9]

Some great comments here of a, currently, very understated, & very undervalued, classic Australian Muscle car.
But, just a couple of points (a)-Speedy Gonzales--you made the right choice in not buying a VN Group A as a daily driver--they are "pretty average" around the city I can tell you, but get them on the open road, on some good hills, curves etc, & they're just magic. (b) Burnout9--The VN Group A was only a "contract build" by HSV--all they did was fit ancilliary parts like wheels, seats, body kit etc etc. The car was actually designed & conceived as a "homologation special" (for Group A Racing), by Holden Motorsport, under the leadership of John Lindell. Mike Simcoe played a large part in styling the body.
Cheers, Pickles.

cheers for that info mate, i wasnt sure myself if hsv had a big involvment in this car but its still an awesome car :bow:

[UD_LOSE]

i wanted this car :bawl: good buy mate it was a very well priced car and one of the few lower km one's left

[BLQWN]

i wanted this car :bawl: good buy mate it was a very well priced car and one of the few lower km one's left

Did you have the GT Falcon, that you were selling?

The VN was for sale for 2 month's before I saw it, and I think it's still on carsales or carpoint, I rang and told him and he has asked for it to be removed but has had at least 2 calls a day for it, one guy told him it was worth 50k and he'd sold it too cheap...a mate of his found out and was spewing as he would have got it too had he known... and I was only just thinking about one and my bank manager rang me with this one.......lucky I spose.:)
Cheers

[UD_LOSE]

Did you have the GT Falcon, that you were selling?

The VN was for sale for 2 month's before I saw it, and I think it's still on carsales or carpoint, I rang and told him and he has asked for it to be removed but has had at least 2 calls a day for it, one guy told him it was worth 50k and he'd sold it too cheap...a mate of his found out and was spewing as he would have got it too had he known... and I was only just thinking about one and my bank manager rang me with this one.......lucky I spose.:)
Cheers

lol, i dont have a gt falcon, i stumbled across it on the trading post and i was impressed, seriously considered it and tried to convince the missus it was for investment purposes needless to say she didn't buy it :bawl:

it's probly worth close to 50k too, i sold my grp a 3 years ago for 38k and it didn't look like half the car this is! congrats on the purchase

[SSute]

Wow nice Group A Chris! Look forward to seeing it on the cruise & maybe parked next to my Z Maloo R8 at the GM day.
Ps hows the Q coupe coming along?

[BLQWN]

lol, i dont have a gt falcon, i stumbled across it on the trading post and i was impressed, seriously considered it and tried to convince the missus it was for investment purposes needless to say she didn't buy it :bawl:

it's probly worth close to 50k too, i sold my grp a 3 years ago for 38k and it didn't look like half the car this is! congrats on the purchase

Ta mate, the reason I asked about the falcon was that another West Aussie was buying this car but had to sell his GT first...and didnt.
Darren, the previous owner got heaps of calls from W.A. people, dunno why non of them bought it?
cheers


Wow nice Group A Chris! Look forward to seeing it on the cruise & maybe parked next to my Z Maloo R8 at the GM day.
Ps hows the Q coupe coming along?

Thanks mate, the VN is getting a big once over at the moment and a nice polish too so it's ready for the cruise, and the Q coupe is happening, just getting the final fit up of body panels before painting.
Mate your R8 brakes would be bigger than my wheels, I'm not parking next to you:)
cheers

[jaykay]

Chris what about some interior and engine bay pics ? :yup:

JK

[jaykay]

Chris's additional pics. They look awesome mate.... :yup: :bravo:
http://images.cainer.net//uploads/SydHQVN 134.jpg

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/SydHQVN 135.jpg

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/SydHQVN 132.jpg

The VN Group A and the VZ GTO...

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/SydHQVN 139.jpg

The VZ GTO....

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/SydHQVN 126.jpg

Together with the HQ buildup, there's only one thing I can say Chris.... :sux: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bravo:

[BLQWN]

Thanks jkgmh for putting them up mate, and sorry about the quality of the photo's, keep buying cars, can't afford a descent camera yet..
cheers

[jaykay]

Chris why don't you buy the VL Walkie in the paper on the weekend - 14,300km original owner untouched for $67,500 ?? Then you could store it here... :yup: :bravo:

[GROUPA406]

Hey Chris
Thanks for the call mate.
I just joined this forum tonight.
Your car looks real nice and clean.Definately have to catch up when I cruise past Mandurah next.
Cheers
Luke.