This E-Series Holden HSV W427 is a rare, limited-edition flagship high-performance sedan, Presented in a tasteful hue and with little more than running-in mileage. Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 7.0-litre (427-cubic inch) LS7 V8, delivering 375kW to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. First registered in August 2008, this example has been with its current owner for two years. The car is sold un-registered, but passed its Authorised Unregistered Vehicle Inspection (AUVIS) in September 2024. This Holden E-Series HSV W427 is number 17 of only 137 examples built, of which just 23 were specified in Nitrate / Switch Blade silver metallic, as this car is. The odometer indicates a mere 2,818 kilometres from new. Based on the VE-generation Holden Commodore, the HSV W427 is a limited-edition flagship variant of the HSV E Series range, which was released in celebration of the marque’s 20th anniversary in 2008. 427 examples of the model were originally intended to be built, though the final number produced was 137, making it an incredibly rare find. The limited-run model features a number of desirable factory upgrades, including the 7.0-litre LS7 V8 engine, a redesigned front bumper and grille, recalibrated Magnetic Ride Control, stiffer suspension settings, a strengthened gearbox, a new exhaust system, larger six-piston brake callipers, and a strengthened limited-slip differential. This example is finished in the tasteful shade of Switch Blade silver with a Production Black front grille section, front bumper inserts, boot lip spoiler, and rear diffuser, over a black and red cabin, featuring red leather upholstery, embroidered ‘W427’ emblems on the seat backs, and satin-silver, satin-gunmetal, and carbon-fibre trims. It rides on a set of 20-inch twin five-spoke alloy wheels with machine-cut faces, framing red W427-branded brake callipers and fitted with Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyres. Equipment includes rear parking sensors, cruise control, a central Blaupunkt media system with CD player and satellite navigation, automatic air conditioning, switchable traction control, switchable damper ‘track’ mode, upper dashboard battery voltage, oil temperature, and oil pressure gauges, and electrically adjustable front seats. The car comes with the HSV owner’s manuals, the service booklet, an exclusive owner’s edition framed picture, some invoices and two factory key fobs. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. The car passed its AUVIS inspection in September 2024 at 2,810 Km. This W427’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out in March 2021 at 2,571 km at New Pioneer Motors. The work comprised of an engine oil and filter change, along with the replacement of the air filter. Prior to this, it was serviced in October 2013 at 2,236 km, and in October 2010 which was an engine oil and filter change and replacement of the clutch and brake fluid. 10.2009 - 277 km 10.2010 - 322 km 10.2013 - 2,236 km 03.2021 - 2,571 km This E Series Holden HSV W427 is a rare limited-run flagship high-performance sedan, offered for sale with little more than running-in mileage on the odometer. Number 17 of only 137 examples built, one of just 23 examples specified in Nitrate / Switch Blade silver metallic, and boasting a number of desirable factory performance and cosmetic upgrades, including a 7.0-litre V8 engine, it would make a notable addition to any marque enthusiast’s collection. 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. 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