Classic Holden Commodore prototype to go under hammer
World’s last remaining VH SL/E prototype up for grabs this weekendAn ultra-rare, one-of-one 1979 Holden Commodore VH SL/E prototype will be up for grabs this weekend through Lloyds Auctions, providing local classic car enthusiasts the chance to own one of the most unique vehicles in the country.
Uncovered in country Victoria, the car is the last surviving member of a trio of SL/E prototypes created in the late 70s – the other two were destroyed by General Motors – and is thought to never have been started.
This theory is supported by an odometer reading of just a few metres, while the boot is still full of genuine Holden modelling clay.
According to Lloyds Auctions chief operating officer Lee Hames, the prototype is a significant piece of Holden and Australian motoring history and the vehicle presents in showroom condition.
“This Holden is in near showroom condition and is a once in a lifetime barn find, you do not want to miss the opportunity to own this piece of significant history,” he said.
“As we have seen in recent years, results consistently show that Australian classic vehicles that are in original condition, of limited build number, has a steel bumper, celebrity affiliation or significant provenance just continue to grow in value.”
The Holden Commodore VH SL/E prototype will be one of around 400 classic cars to go under the hammer this Saturday, with another headline vehicle being a 1968 Holden HK GTS Monaro 327 Bathurst coupe.
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