If you’re one of the moneyed-up few who’ve got little compunction about paying AU$155,500 for HSV’s self-proclaimed ‘Aussie Supercar’, the W427, then you’d better hurry up.
Holden Special Vehicles has announced that prospective buyers have until April 28 to place their order for one of the 375kW V8 monsters, before the books close for ever.
“We announced late last year the last build for the W427 would be mid-2009, and we now need to confirm orders for the final build of the program,” said Phil Harding, Managing Director of HSV.
“Existing customers belong to a very exclusive club and those considering the purchase of an HSV W427 have one last chance to join them.”
With a build run of 200 cars or less, exclusivity is assured. However, with a retail price of $155,500 it’s a pretty thick wad of cash to hand over for a car based on something as prosaic as Holden’s Commodore.
Harding, however, says that with the W427’s power, image and relative rarity, it’s not just a car you’re buying, but an investment.
“Who knows what the market for exotic muscle cars will look like in the future?”
“The purchase of a W427 might represent a savvy investment opportunity – as well as delivering a driving experience that is pure exhilaration and excitement,”
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holden hahaha..
that is all.
Wow.
TMR - the place where you can get your press releases last.
A bit late guys.
Ok Mark, fair cop, the story missed a run on the day the news surfaced and we stuck it in overmatter to deal with later. (Let’s face it… buyers aren’t beating HSV’s doors down in the rush.)
But you might have also noticed Mark that no other site in Australia chugs out the sheer volume of posts, breaking news, industry analysis, motor sport, reviews, and general interest articles - nor covers such a diverse range of automotive subject matter - that we write each day, every day.
Not bad for a small core team of elves, misfits and some seriously deranged guy who sits in the corner mumbling to himself all day (I mean he’s hopeless, but what can you do?).
But, yup, we didn’t give this one a silver bullet to the front page when the news broke - that’s a pie in the face to one TMR elf.
The Insider
Yep, you’ve backed a loser on that one Walkinshaw (HSV owner).
HSV proudly proclaimed that as many as 427 would be built and would be limited to that number in any case. Then effectively denied as such, saying the target was always 200.
Now just 120 have sold.
PS Good idea at the time. Yep, it’s quick. But for the money you can do much better.