Fast Facts:

• Confirmed genuine Brock-era HDT VK SL Group A Pack Commodore, build no. 1776, with HDT authentication certificate, HDT letter and period HDT order material

• Desirable specification including L31 5.0-litre V8, M21 manual transmission, GU4 axle, HDT sports interior, Bilstein suspension, long-range fuel tank and Irmscher wheels

• One of approximately 50 believed to have been built and a genuine barn find, uncovered from long-term storage and offered as a project to be brought back to life

• An exceptionally original example that has not been modified or converted from another model

The Details:

Today, we’re pleased to present to you the dream - a true barn find and a significant artefact of Australian motoring history. This original matching numbers 1985 HDT VK SL Group A Brock Commodore, build #1776, has been confirmed genuine by HDT and is offered with full supporting documentation confirming its authenticity and original build specification.

HDT’s VK SL Group A Pack was born during a narrow and important window of Australian touring car racing history. It was an interstitial moment, with Australian Group C rules on their way out and set to be replaced by international Group A touring car regulations. This means that very few of the cars were built, with #1776 being one of approximately 50 HDT VK Commodore SL Group A examples.

The cars were based on the then-current SL Commodore and offered with a fairly basic kit as standard and a wide suite of options available. This particular car was very well specified from the factory, including a VT race numbered engine, long range fuel tank and Bilstein race suspension amongst other kit.

Four colours were available, with #1776 finished in Alpine White over a blue HDT sports interior and riding Irmscher alloy wheels. It’s also equipped with an HDT body kit, bonnet scoop, rear deck spoiler, side skirts, colour-coded front and rear bumpers and black chrome treatment.

This car was bought new from Melville Motors in Western Australia by Trevor Coates, who sadly passed away leaving it to his mother. She stored it in her backyard for some years, eventually agreeing to sell it to her son’s friend and neighbour. He in turn moved the car into his shed, where it sat for another two decades. Throughout this whole time the car’s WA registration was maintained.

With the car recently uncovered, we are proud to present it as a project in untouched matching numbers condition.

Finding an untouched, matching numbers Brock-era HDT VK SL Group A Commodore with factory documentation is no small feat, and this car presents a rare opportunity to restore a genuine Australian muscle car with outstanding provenance. Whether restored to concours standard or preserved as an authentic survivor, #1776 represents an increasingly scarce piece of HDT history that we’re looking forward to seeing restored to its former glory.

Highlights

• Genuine HDT VK Group A Brock Commodore

• HDT build number 1776

• Alpine White

• Matching numbers 5.0L Holden V8 (Engine No. VT496321)

• Original M21 manual transmission

• Long range fuel tank

• Original HDT tags intact

• Official HDT verification included

• Original HDT dealer order sheets included

• Sold new through Melville Motors, Western Australia

• Approximately 98,000 km

• Long-term shed stored

• Genuine restoration project

The original HDT documentation confirms factory equipment including:

• HDT sports interior

• Bilstein suspension

• HDT body kit

• Bonnet scoop

• Rear deck spoiler

• Side skirts

• Black chrome treatment

• Colour-coded front and rear bumpers

• Limited headlight covers

• Irmscher alloy wheels

• Manual transmission

• Long range fuel tank

Documentation included with the sale:

• Official HDT Special Vehicles Verification Certificate

• Original HDT Dealer Order Forms

• Original HDT option sheets

• Original HDT identification tags

• Matching engine and build numbers