A rare Holden Ute, the first of only four ever made in secret by Holden Special Vehicles is revving the engines of Australian classic car collectors. It is expected to set a new record, with bids predicted to exceed $1 million at auction this Saturday. A Holden Ute, widely regarded as one of the most collectable modern utes ever produced, is already attracting attention across the nation and internationally setting the tone as one of the rarest and most desirable vehicles in existence. With just 26 kilometres from new, it remains in brand-new, delivery condition, never registered and carefully preserved as a blue-chip collectable.This example is the only W1 Ute finished in the iconic XU3 Yellah, the legendary colour made famous by the original VS GTSR.
The sister car to this Ute sold for over $1 million at Lloyds Auctions in 2021 setting a record at the time for an Australian-made production vehicle, positioning this build #001 Holden Ute firmly in Australian record-contender territory this weekend.
“When you combine build #001, ultra-low kilometres, never having been registered and the most iconic HSV colour of all time, you’re looking at a car that represents the absolute pinnacle of Australian performance history,” Mr. Lee Hames, Chief Operating Officer of Lloyds Auctions commented “We’re seeing continued growth in demand for ultra-rare Australian muscle cars, particularly those with limited build numbers and genuine historical significance, Vehicles like this don’t just appeal to Holden enthusiasts, they’re attracting serious investors who understand the long-term value of owning something that will likely never be replicated again in Australian road manufacturing history.”.
Powered by the legendary 6.2-litre LS9 supercharged V8, producing 474kW and 815Nm, this Holden Ute is the most powerful production vehicle ever built in Australia. With a close-ratio Tremec six-speed manual, SupaShock suspension, AP Racing brakes and track-focused Pirelli Trofeo R tyres, it was engineered as a no-compromise performance machine.This rare Holden Ute is available for online bidding now, with strong interest already from collectors, enthusiasts and investors alike. The auction closes from midday this Saturday on 20 December at 12:00pm AEST and will be live streamed on the Lloyds Auctions website.