VN VQ VG VP History Thread

[AtlasGrey]

This thread is ripe for digging up

I'll dig up the specs on the VP 5th Anniversarary ary ary (spelling) cars - got info in a book some place..

Do have any more vn ss stuff??

[88GreenVN]

VG Ute & VP ute HSV LS
Released Sep 91 - Discontinued in June 93

HSV Dealer Model
$ 26,950 V6
$ 29,234 V8 (180 kW)

Wheels 15 x 7.0J

Engine
V6 125kW/292Nm
V8 165kW/385Nm
V8 180kW/400Nm

The ute was based on the S level and based on the LS sedan.
Both the Maloo suspension and 180kW engine was available as an option.
Imperial Blue over Asteroid Silver. Had a new sail plane wing with high mounted stop light.
Had the Maloo tail gate number plate recess and side skirts & SV3800 front air dam.

Modified FE2 suspention with increased castor and larger anti-roll bar

Side mouldings deleteed, single slot grill with logo as for the SV5000
Red and Silver pin stripes as for the SV3800
LS decals rear of the front wheel arches & HSV chrome badge on passengers side tailgate
LS decal on drivers side tailgate
HSV Sports Equipment alloy wheels with 7 pairs of Silver spokes forming a star pattern
Maloo tonnear cover with large HSV logo
All Holden engine badges deleted
Momo black leather covered 3 thin spoke steering wheel with SV insinia.
HSV re-trim including Grey velour seats , matching Startesman striped velour inserts in seats & doors
Fully carpeted including the bulkhead.
A/C was an option.

Some VP HSV info

The Anniversary models have a common HSA build plate model description.
The build Numbers were allocated in Model groups as follows:

Statesman 5000i 01 to 10 (8)

Senator 5000i 11 to 40 (30)

Senator 41 to 55 (15)

Sport Wagon 56 to 60 (5)

Clubsport 61 to 125 (65)

Maloo 126 to 150 (15)

Total built 138

[ducker85]

VP 5th ann Senator 5000i build number 27



will find the pictures of maloo, wagon and trim soon

[bj42turbo]

I have the book "Project VN" which I think as been discussed here and wondering if there is a similar book for the VE...

Dazz


Edit Found one http://www.focus.com.au/ve-commodore

[ducker85]

more 5th ann pictures I've collected over the time



stock standard Clubsport


stock standard sportwagon


stock standard Maloo


trim

[Wayz]

Found this one at a local wreckers

[r2e2]

Build number 1 should be saved not wrecked, gotta be worth fixing up.

[hi_ryder]

geez i hope it dosent get parted out... looks pretty sweet

[Shearer]

Even though that LE wagon is build No 1, there's a highly likely chance it's not the first 1st LE wagon to be built.

I've recorded several the VIN numbers (with the help from 88GreenVN ) from HSV LE wagons and numbers are quite random.

[zzxvtx]

[hi_ryder]

yours?.....

[88GreenVN]

Well that VN is really History now

[zzxvtx]

no not mine. i would not wish that upon anybody. why didnt that shit lazer next to it catch on fire

[ducker85]

My VP met the same fate

Who was looking for VN SS group A stuff? I have heaps of HSV specs for VN and VPs now back at dad's including twin throttle body work shop manuals etc. here's a tease if you want more go on ebay and buy the VN HSV book pictured.







I also found this interesting it list prices for the 5th ann Sports wagon having V6 manual, V6 auto, V8 manual and V8 auto even tho there was only 5 made so who who ever was saying the manual was rare didn't know that

Also there's a genuine black VN SS group A Bathurst giveaway car for sale in unique cars for $110,00 1 of 2 cars in black I would assume it will end at on display

[STEALTHY™]

I also found this interesting it list prices for the 5th ann Sports wagon having V6 manual, V6 auto, V8 manual and V8 auto even tho there was only 5 made so who who ever was saying the manual was rare didn't know that

Keep in mind the list price is printed before they're built, so just cause it was an option for all those combo's, doesn't mean anyone ordered them

Also there's a genuine black VN SS group A Bathurst giveaway car for sale in unique cars for $110,00 1 of 2 cars in black I would assume it will end at on display

For anyone who didn't know, they were genuine VN Group A's and still have the normal Durrif red paint code (on the compliance plate), since they were resprayed by a dealer, not from factory.

[ducker85]

Keep in mind the list price is printed before they're built, so just cause it was an option for all those combo's, doesn't mean anyone ordered them

still interesting as it's the only 5th ann offered with V6, most only got auto or manual options and all 5000i are auto's

[Shearer]

Now here's an interesting beast... Nissan LD28 (early Patrol ??) diesel in an NZ VN



Now to open a can of worms..... Look at the VIN number



6H8VNK19DKT103587

The DKT103587 part is interesting

D -Possibly originally a Four banger?
K -Built between 9/88 and 8/89 (Maybe VNGreen should shed some light )
T -Assembly plant: Unknown
103587 -The number is also a mystery, the Sequential number on Aussie VNs runs from 292000 to 531000.

Can anyone or some of our New Zealand friends shed some light on the differences, maybe Exports has a different VIN system?

[STEALTHY™]

Did you see the 'low volume vehicle certification plate'

Maybe its just a test mule?

[Shearer]

Did you see the 'low volume vehicle certification plate'

Maybe its just a test mule?

Look even harder..... Date: 1/7/02

[STEALTHY™]

Look even harder..... Date: 1/7/02

Wouldn't that just make it a mod plate then?

[AutokaT]

Hey guy's, I recently bought a "VP Enhanced #196" '93 VP ute, vin is 6H8VPK80UPL628115 and engine #VU614168 any HSV parts are missing except the dash badge and HSV build plate, can you help with any info on it? It's a Red 5ltr auto, thanks.

[88GreenVN]

Now here's an interesting beast... Nissan LD28 (early Patrol ??) diesel in an NZ VN



Now to open a can of worms..... Look at the VIN number



6H8VNK19DKT103587

The DKT103587 part is interesting

D -Possibly originally a Four banger?
K -Built between 9/88 and 8/89 (Maybe VNGreen should shed some light )
T -Assembly plant: Unknown
103587 -The number is also a mystery, the Sequential number on Aussie VNs runs from 292000 to 531000.

Can anyone or some of our New Zealand friends shed some light on the differences, maybe Exports has a different VIN system?

The VIN is for the knock down kits sent over seas for the VN's. That's T in the line. K is the first of the VN's from memory. The June pre production VN's got the J.

Search the disk I sent and you will find a NZ Commodore the HKT100211 serial number. The photo of the VIN plate is in the sn folder. VN_T100211.jpg.

[STEALTHY™]

Hey guy's, I recently bought a "VP Enhanced #196" '93 VP ute, vin is 6H8VPK80UPL628115 and engine #VU614168 any HSV parts are missing except the dash badge and HSV build plate, can you help with any info on it? It's a Red 5ltr auto, thanks.

Hey mate. Call up HSV and they'll be able to tell you exactly what was 'enhanced' by them, they keep records of all their vins.
They may want you to pay, so keep that in mind if they say no over the phone. Personally i'd go into your nearest HSV dealer with the car and proof of ownership and they should do it for free for you if you find a nice salesperson.

[Reaper]

Sent to all known Group A owners back in the day stirring up interest in the new model....

Reaper

[bj42turbo]

Great video find, thanks for posting up........

Dazz