1988 Holden Commodore Berlina VL Auto
VIC • Private
12
Odometer272,000km
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Comments from the seller
1988 Holden VL Commodore Berlina | RB30 | Auto | Registered & RWC
$21,000 – Genuine buyers only
Looking for a solid, original-era VL Commodore that you can actually get in and enjoy? Here's your opportunity.
Good, usable VL Commodores are becoming harder to find, particularly examples that haven't been heavily modified or turned into unfinished projects.
Up for sale is my 1988 Holden VL Berlina, finished in factory Platinum Gold with Sandlewood interior, powered by the legendary Nissan RB30 3.0L six-cylinder and 4-speed automatic.
This is an honest, running and registered VL that drives well and offers plenty of potential for the next owner. Whether you're looking for a classic weekend cruiser, a nostalgic piece of Australian motoring history, or a solid foundation for a future restoration, this is well worth considering.
The Good Stuff
Factory RB30 3.0L six-cylinder
4-speed automatic transmission
3.45 differential
Factory Berlina trim and power windows
Calais wheels
Solid body with no major observable rust
Good, presentable interior for its age
Currently registered in Victoria
Victorian RWC included for Victorian buyers
Recent Maintenance
Money has already been spent keeping this VL mechanically sound, including:
New battery
New crank angle sensor (CAS)
New spark plugs
New tyres
New shock absorbers
This isn't a non-running project or a car that needs to be rescued from someone's backyard. It's a usable classic Holden that can be enjoyed now and improved over time.
Condition
Let's be clear: this is a 38-year-old car, not a concours restoration.
The interior presents well for its age, with the dash and instruments working apart from the common intermittent VL fuel gauge issue. Air conditioning requires attention.
The body is solid, with no major observable rust. The paint has fading, scratches and marks consistent with age, along with some colour variation where the clear coat has previously deteriorated.
The cosmetics leave room for improvement, but that's also part of the opportunity. You're buying a solid, usable VL without paying the premium associated with a fully restored example.
Factory Details
Model: VL8VK19 – VL SL Sedan
Trim: 065L Sandlewood
Paint: 2G 054D Platinum Gold
Engine: LF1 3.0L
Transmission: ML4 4-speed auto
Differential: GM3 3.45
Odometer: 272,000 km
Sale Details
Asking $21,000.
Currently registered in Victoria and will be supplied with a Victorian Roadworthy Certificate for a Victorian buyer.
Interstate buyers are welcome, with the vehicle sold without Victorian registration or RWC.
I'm happy to discuss reasonable offers with genuine buyers who have inspected the car. Low-ball offers and unrealistic negotiations won't be entertained.
If you've been thinking about getting into a VL Commodore, this is the sort of car worth inspecting before someone else gets the opportunity.
A solid, driveable example with plenty of character and the potential to make it your own.
Inspections welcome. Genuine enquiries only.
Car details
øVehicle description
VL Berlina Sedan 4dr Auto 4sp 3.0i
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Platinum Gold
Interior colour
Beige
Body type
Sedan, 4 doors, 5 seats
Transmission
4 speed Automatic
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 3.0L
Cost of finance
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
April 2026
Build date
Check with seller
Compliance date
Check with seller
Cost to transportSponsored
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20191233
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
2962cc
Engine Size (L)
3.0L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
9
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
114.0kW @ 5200rpm
Torque
247Nm @ 3600rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
86.0kW/t
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Automatic
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol - Unleaded ULP
Fuel Capacity
63L
RON Rating
91
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Fuel Consumption Highway‡
7.4L/100km
Fuel Consumption City‡
11.5L/100km
Fuel Maximum Distance
851km
Fuel Minimum Distance
548km
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Steel
Front Rim Description
14x6.0
Rear Rim Description
14x6.0
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4766mm
Width
1722mm
Height
1368mm
Wheelbase
2668mm
Track Front
1451mm
Kerb Weight
1325kg
Towing Capacity (braked)
1590kg
Towing Capacity (Unbraked)
500kg
Other
Country of Origin
AUSTRALIA
Launch Year
1988
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
VB/VC/VH/VK/VL
Series
VL
Badge
Berlina
Doors
4
Seat Capacity
5
Body Style
Sedan
Probationary plate status +
New South Wales
Allowed
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
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