1989 hsv 3800

[And_ROOS]

Found one of these for sale, was wondering how it differs to my 1991 HSV +Six?
Same engine or is one S1 and the other S2?

What kind of interior did they have? What kind of rims?

[STEALTHY™]

Theres no such thing as series 1 and series 2 in the VN range. Its just an adopted term for 'early' and 'late' VNs. VP was the first commodore model with this.


The SV3800 is basically a poverty pack, the only thing they get that others didn't, is the super rare dash clock. Not 100% sure on the kit, but i think its just SS side skirts and front lip, and gay boot spoiler.

I'd take a +6 anyday, but only a ruby red one

[And_ROOS]

Someone else i spoke to told me the had everything a +six had in terms of engine etc etc except had the sv seats. Guess ill find out when i see it sunday lol

[STEALTHY™]

Not sure what difference they have. Guy at work had one, and the seats look like exec seats to me.

[ucwepn]

I think its got 3.36 diff or something as well (gotta check that one lol)


can't find anything on the diff but i read it recently hmmmm anyway found this......


The SV3800 was HSV's first performance car in the VN Commodore range. Based on a Berlina V6, the SV3800 was positioned by Holden as a luxury sedan with distinctive looks, appointments and performance.

The V6 had a recalibrated engine management computer, extractors and a free flow exhaust system. HSV fitted a limited slip diff, special springs, shocks and struts and an 85-litre petrol tank. On the outside, HSV fitted colour-coded wheels and a five-piece body kit with a front air dam, side skirts, a rear spoiler and a new grill. Special SV decals completed the look.

On the inside, the Berlinas were fitted with power windows, a unique steering wheel, sports instruments, a sound system with graphic equaliser, re-trimmed doors and sports seats in perforated leather and velour.



Between October 1998 and May 1990, when the model was discontinued, HSV built 491 SV3800's.

[STEALTHY™]

They missed the most inportant part, the famous dash clock!

[And_ROOS]

They missed the most inportant part, the famous dash clock!

Sweet, im like totally buying the car just for that

[hemi01]

I had a '88 Hyundai Excel with a dash clock just like that one. Knew I should have kept that car.

[And_ROOS]

Hmmm... i wonder if i take out that dash clock and replace it with something more modern... like a grandfather clock... or a sundial...

[hemi01]

I'd sell that rare dash clock on Ebay for a grand or mayby more and install a $2 watch (with cut plastic surround) from a servo. Couldn't look any worse.

[STEALTHY™]

I'd sell that rare dash clock on Ebay for a grand or mayby more and install a $2 watch (with cut plastic surround) from a servo. Couldn't look any worse.

I thought about putting it on ebay, but don't have a selling account. Feel free to buy it off me for 500 tho

[And_ROOS]

I thought about putting it on ebay, but don't have a selling account. Feel free to buy it off me for 500 tho

Deal! I could always use a spare

[hemi01]

No no Stealthy. Wait. I was only trying a **** take. I really like that rare dash clock. Roos already has one. Sell it to me, if I sell my VN I'll have $200-300. would you take that. It'd be going to a good home.

[STEALTHY™]

I'll hold onto it for a little while longer. I've actually changed my mind about using it, so it wont be going in a car.

[adam69]

Here is one for sale Used HSV COMMODORE Private Seller Cars For Sale - carsales.com.au

Has the clock but wrong wheel.