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Ok..No worries...Registered as 1996 VS executive...with any luck someone will know a little more..Looking at the pics I don't think its series 5 VS as such. It looks to be a special order arranged through the dealer. There was a bloke on here who IIRC has a dealer pack HSV Stato, similar thing to yours has a different dash emblem.
For those who love to dig deeper on vehicle numbers, check out the following link,
http://www.holdenhistoricalservices.com.au/about-us/holden-historical-services
This is where all the owners of Monaro's and Torana's etc. get their GMH vehicle authentication from.
It's a bit of a trip down memory lane and certainly does explain some of the ways production was set out in each state and will expel many myths that have been folk law for way too long.
Enjoy !