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20 April, 2024
Rare chance to buy slice of legendary motoring history
PETER Brock’s personal HDT VK Group A SS – car number 005 – one of the 500 examples built by HDT to meet international Group A racing homologation requirements, is being sold by leading global online platform for the sale of classic, performance and collectible cars, Collecting Cars.
The car was originally owned by Australia’s greatest touring car racing legend and is the most historically important example of Australia’s famous ‘Blue Meanie’ – a four-speed manual example with 79,724 kilometres on its odometer.
It was completed at the original HDT (Holden Dealer Team) workshops in Port Melbourne, Victoria in May 1985.
Included in the car’s comprehensive document file is an HDT letter confirming it as initially being Peter Brock’s personal company car. The letter is signed by his long-time teammate, the late John Harvey.
The car is currently in Melbourne.
“This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Australian motoring history,” said Lee Hallett, Asia-Pacific region head at Collecting Cars.
“If there is one Holden model that represents the best of Brock and the Commodore’s racing success it is the HDT VK Group A SS. And to own car 005 would be any dedicated Brock fan’s dream.”
The HDT VK Group A SS is widely regarded as the most famous Commodore model series created, thanks in large part to Brock’s successful racing career with Holden.
The limited-edition HDT VK Group A SS is instantly recognisable thanks to its distinct Formula Blue paintwork, which is the inspiration for its nickname.
The famous HDT-enhanced model series was fitted with a 4.9-litre Holden V8 engine that produced a peak power level of 196kW at 5200rpm and a peak torque of 418Nm at 3600rpm.
An M21 four-speed manual gearbox was fitted as standard equipment. A T5 five-speed manual transmission was optionally available.
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