For sale: 1989 LE VN Commodore Holden

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Specifications

Paint color code
Burgundy
Trim colour and material
Grey cloth with red piping
Mileage
11. VIN & engine numbers

Merceses 140 S Class coupe VIN number identification:

The C140 coupe, like the W140sedan, has a VIN plate positioned on the hood slam panel. This is a black and alubinium coloured plate, as shown in the images. The VIN will confirm the specific C140 model you have (be it a 420, 500 or 600). The following prefixes were applied to each C140 series: WDB1400702A330059

Model Vin Prefix
420 140.063
500 140.070
600 140.076

The VIN that trails the above prefixes will be 8 digits, and unique to each car. You can use that number to identify the basic specification of your C140 coupe through a website such as https://www.vindecoderz.com.

 

Mercedes 140 S Class Engine number:

The M119 V8 engine has an engine number commencing with prefix "119"

The M120 V12 engine has an engine n umber commencing with prefix "120"

Transmission
Automatic (floor shift / T bar)
Engine Type
8 cylinder

Vehicle location
Australia , NSW , Arndell Park
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Super-rare, but perhaps not one of the most desirable HSV variants, I felt it was nonetheless important to document this early VN sports wagon. It passed in unsold on Grays Auctions in December 2022. Unsure of the price at the time I do presume it was in excess of $10,000. Described as being in overall "fair" condition by the seller, it was offered unregistered and looks to have lived a fairly normal Commodore wagon life.

Looks like it might also be referred to as the SV LE wagon - found a post on an HSV Facebook page for these cars confirming the following: The VN SVLE was a special pre-Christmas limited edition, and the first HSV model to feature both the sedan and wagon body styles. The sedan had vague similarities to the Calais/SV89 with its detailing and equipment, whereas the wagon was similar to the Berlina. Significantly, the SVLE wagon was the first to introduce a new, silver pentagonal star pattern alloy wheel, which became the ‘HSV Family Wheel’ and later featured on the SV5000. Powered by a 5.0-litre V8 producing 180kW/400Nm, the sedan was available in Maranello Red from $43,140. The wagon cost $655 more on release, and was available in Firethorn Red. One of the final three cars produced for this model was actually sent to the UK where it was used for the development of the Group A aero kit.

Looks like this one is missing its original wheels and grille. Had a harder life than most I suspect. Great to get it on the register though :) See the original listing on https://www.grays.com/

Vehicle details

Date of manufacture
Engine number
TBC
Chassis number/VIN
6H8VNL35ULL393851