Commodore (1978 to 2017)

The Holden Commodore (produced between 1978 and 2017 in Australia) is the definitive pillar of domestic automotive history, evolving through four major generations from a compact European-inspired sedan into a world-class performance platform. In the 2026 Australian market, the Commodore has fully transitioned into a tiered collector asset; market values for clean, entry-level V6 models like a VN or VS Executive typically range from $12,000 to $22,000 AUD, while the sophisticated VF Series II SS-V Redline has become a high-demand modern classic fetching between $65,000 and $95,000 AUD. At the elite end of the market, limited-run homologation specials such as the VL SS Group A "Walkinshaw" or the VF GTS-R W1 command prices between $350,000 and $750,000 AUD, with rare Bathurst-provenance race cars exceeding the $1 million AUD mark. The desirability of the Commodore remains unmatched due to its "family-car-turned-hero" status and its storied rivalry with Ford at Mount Panorama, attracting a vast buyer pool of Gen X and Millennial enthusiasts, V8 purists, and heritage investors who view the lion badge as a symbol of lost local industry. Locally, liquidity is highest for vehicles in "hero" factory colours like Formula Blue or Spitfire Green that retain matching-numbers drivetrains, as 2026 buyers increasingly prioritise original logbook provenance and rust-free chassis over modified "street machine" builds.

The Holden Commodore (produced between 1978 and 2017 in Australia) is the definitive pillar of domestic automotive history, evolving through four major generations from a compact European-inspired sedan into a world-class performance platform. In the 2026 Australian market, the Commodore has fully transitioned into a tiered collector asset; market values for clean, entry-level V6 models like a VN or VS Executive typically range from $12,000 to $22,000 AUD, while the sophisticated VF Series II SS… Read more