1986 Holden Commodore VK Group A Group 3 Sedan

Description

Regarded by many as the most desirable Brock Commodore of all, the HDT VK was initially launched on the 28th of August, 1984 in two versions, the SS and Group 3, with the ultimate Group A model arriving in March 1985. Due to the switch from Group C to the international Group A regulations, Holden were forced to de-stroke their V8 engine from 5044cc to 4979cc and produce no less than 500 examples in order to qualify for the new category. The V8 featured roller rockers, a high-lift camshaft and high performance exhaust to boost power to a 268 bhp, making this the most powerful Holden yet. Other features included the heavy-duty M21 manual transmission, Group 3 suspension package, limited-slip diff and 16-inch HDT alloy wheels running on Bridgestone Potenza 225/50VR-16 rubber. An aggressive body kit was added, consisting of a front air-dam, modified front grille plus a boot lid rear spoiler and each of the individually numbered 500 cars were finished in Formula Blue livery. The interior was also upgraded with a Momo steering wheel, Scheel sports seats and a host of other minor changes. Even more desirable to collectors, a small number of Group A VKs were further enhanced with Group 3 side and rear body skirts and even more luxuriously appointed interiors, including a premium sound system. The VK Group A SS was the fastest production Holden to date, one magazine recording a 0-100 km/h time of just 6.98 seconds, whilst on the track Holden's hero Peter Brock surprised everyone by teaming up with arch rival Alan Moffatt in the 1986 Mobil-HDT race team. The 'Blue Meanies' have become the most collectible of the Brock-era high-performance Commodores. As the period ads said, ?Body by Holden. Soul by Brock.?