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2008 HSV W427
- Flagship HSV model for 2008
- Original, unmodified condition
- Build number 88 of only 137 produced
- Factory Black paintwork
- Factory Red leather interior
- LS7 427ci V8 engine
- Six speed manual transmission
- Optional sunroof
- Under 15,000kms travelled from new
- Original books and documentation
This is an opportunity to own a vehicle that has great significance in Australian automotive history. The W427 was built to commemorate HSV’s 20th Anniversary and is the only HSV ever built with a 427 cubic inch (7.0 litre) V8 engine. This hand built, LS7 engine is matched to a Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual gearbox and produces 375kw (500 hp.) and a whopping 640 Nm of torque. It also features an LSD and six piston brake callipers as standard. Despite all this power and torque, the clutch is light and the car is smooth and simple to drive. The car was the absolute flagship for HSV at the time and when new, was the most expensive Australian production car ever built, retailing at around $165,000.
At the time of its launch Motor Magazine said “It’s as big and bold as anything before it and follows in the hallowed tracks of legends such as the Monaro GTS 350 and Phase III Falcon GTHO. Give it a few decades and the W427 will, most likely, be just as collectable, rare, and expensive.” Wheels Magazine said “HSV’s W427 hammers every other locally built muscle car and threatens to bloody the nose of European heavy hitters like BMW’s V10 M5 and Mercedes’ E63 AMG.”
Only 137 W427’s were built making them one of Australia’s rarest and most collectible modern muscle cars. This particular car is build number 88, a number significant in Australian Motorsport being used by the Holden Factory race team for many years with Jamie Whincup using this number for three of his seven Supercar Championships and taking victory in Holdens last ever Supercar race piloted by Brock Feeney.
This particular car was delivered in the very desirable Phantom Black over red leather interior with an optional sunroof and satnav. It is a two-owner vehicle originally sold by Allan Mance Holden of Footscray to a Sydney based buyer and purchased by the current owner in 2012. It has travelled a mere 14,400 km and has just been serviced. It comes with logbooks and full service history. Also included are the original owner’s compendium, the two original keys, a custom Covercraft car cover, custom car bra and the original factory pre-delivery wheel and seat protectors.
This example has always been garaged and fastidiously maintained. It has not been modified and is in excellent original condition. Don’t’ miss this opportunity to own and invest in this rare Aussie supercar!
VIN: 6G1EX55E89L206967
ENG: ZAD320511803
IMPORTANT: Vehicle information is provided to us by the consignee. We do everything we can to qualify the best cars in the Australian market to represent on consignment for private sellers however, they are still old cars and we can’t capture everything in the photos, we don’t drive them any significant distance and can’t know everything about them. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied themselves as to the condition and value and to purchase based upon that judgement solely. Vehicles may have been sitting for some time and it is suggested that to protect your investment, you allow to change fuel, oil, fluids, filters and inspect brakes prior to use. All vehicles are sold under standard auction conditions, consignment and auction vehicles are sold as is, without registration unless otherwise stated and there is no cooling off period or warranty expressed, written or implied. All sales are final. Independent inspections are welcome and strongly encouraged to help with your decision making.
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Located at 2 Palings Court, Nerang on the Gold Coast. Inspections by appointment during auction and public openings/viewing as advertised.
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