2013 Holden Commodore

THE KIND THEY DON'T MAKE ANYMORE. There was a time when you could walk into a Holden showroom and buy a big, rear-wheel-drive Australian sedan with a naturally aspirated 6.0-litre V8 under the bonnet. This is one of them. The VF Commodore SS V represents a special chapter in Australian motoring. A proper V8 sports sedan with 260kW and 517Nm, rear-wheel drive and a 6-speed sports automatic, wrapped in one of the best-looking Commodore shapes Holden produced. And importantly, this isn't simply an SS. It's the SS V, adding the extra comfort, presentation and equipment that made it one of the most desirable models in the VF range. Turn the key and there's no downsized turbo engine, no hybrid system and no artificial attempt to recreate the experience. Just 6.0 litres of naturally aspirated Australian V8. It's comfortable enough to use. Practical enough to take the family. But squeeze the accelerator and you're immediately reminded why these cars developed such a following. For the enthusiast, the appeal is obvious. For someone who always wanted a V8 Commodore, opportunities aren't becoming more plentiful. And for anyone who remembers when cars like this were sitting new in Holden showrooms, this is a chance to put one back in the garage. Trade-ins welcome and competitive finance options available. 6.0L V8. Rear-wheel drive. VF SS V. Some cars are replaced by the next model. Others become part of Australian motoring history.