This 1981 Holden VC HDT Brock Commodore is a rare and rewarding Australian performance sedan, boasting an earlier restoration and finished in vibrant Firethorn Red. Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8, producing around 160kW and driving the rear wheels via an engaging four-speed manual transmission. The Holden VC HDT Brock Commodore was a limited-edition car with just 500 ever made, available in Palais White, Firethorn Red or Tuxedo Black, colours which paid tribute to HDT’s principal sponsor of the era, Marlboro. The seller notes that the car was restored around 20 years prior to listing, and it has also been in the possession of its current and third owner for 20 years. The odometer indicates 90,683 km, though this is not warranted. The Holden VC HDT Brock Commodore was the brainchild of racing legend Peter Brock, who established the Holden Dealer Team’s Special Vehicles department. The modified and tuned Commodore was one of the department’s projects to fund its race team. The result was a performance version of the VC Commodore with a luxury twist, which was sold through select Holden dealers throughout Australia as the HDT Commodore. This example is finished in the vibrant hue of Firethorn Red over a red velour-trimmed interior, which also features a red dashboard, headliner, door cards, and carpets. This example is noted as number 439 of the 500 models produced. It rides on 15-inch Irmischer five-spoke alloy wheels, fitted with Yokohama A-509 tyres. Features include headlamp washers and wipers, a rear spoiler, a heated rear screen, a Momo four-spoke steering wheel, an analogue dashboard clock, air conditioning, a radio cassette player, a wooden gear knob, and electric front and rear windows. It is accompanied by its factory logbook, and paperwork from its earlier restoration. The seller notes that there is only one original ignition key included in the sale. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. This Commodore’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out in April 2023 at 89,836 km by Right Choice Automotive. The work comprised of an engine oil and filter change service. Prior to this, the seller notes the car benefitted from an annual oil change service. This Holden VC HDT Brock Commodore is a rare and rewarding Australian performance sedan, boasting an earlier restoration and finished in vibrant Firethorn Red. Noted to have been restored at the beginning of its current long-term owner’s time with the car, it still presents very well today, and is noted to have been regularly maintained during ownership. This limited-edition example will now make a fine addition to any collection, and also a welcome visitor to many car shows and meets. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, either to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be undetectable even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork during its life. Furthermore, photographs may not reflect the true colour or full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to satisfy themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. This includes by raising enquiries with the seller in the comments section. For vehicles, unless otherwise stated, potential buyers should also assume that any cherished registration may be retained by the seller. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.