Calais Turbo

VIP-427 · 11-12-13, 21:36

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Originally Posted by Waughy

#24 is up now, currently sitting at $20k! Looks in great shape too after some love and attention. Makes me miss my 5L Calais

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GENUINE-1...t_246 wt_1170

Anybody else notice that it's missing all it's tags on the firewall?

SMOKED · 14-12-13, 15:39

Thanks Waughy, 24 of 150 as advertised:

And as from Uniquecars:

Waughy · 15-12-13, 12:29

If I had the money I'd take a serious look at it. My Calais wasn't a HSV or that nice but had some work done and was a heap of fun to drive.

prohsv · 31-01-14, 12:22

#74 is currently undergoing restoration back to original.
I anyone has a front lower lip spoiler im in need of one.

novasmic · 05-02-14, 22:07

Hi guys, new to this site....I am on a mission to own a SV88. I have just done a full restoration on a 1963 beetle http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/paxto...upe/1038143366
I have just listed it on gumtree.

once i sell my beetle i will be on the hunt for one of these gems (SV88) I would love to get one that needs some work to save on the cost / buy price but lets see whats out there. anyone know of any for sale....(apart from the one currently on Gumtree for 35K)

Regards
Terry
Hunter Valley NSW

Boyracer · 06-03-14, 22:24

Too rare, rarer than an HDT, you need to keep scanning the classifieds for a resto in need of help, even then you would struggle for originality, how would you go restoring a Walky steering wheel in blue?
Good luck finding an SV88 brick phone, gotta love eighties stuff.

ss nut · 07-03-14, 15:25

One on fleebay at the moment.

novasmic · 16-03-14, 22:21

been repainted, just something about that one i don't like. plus his chasing top $$$ for it. ended on ebay for 21K i bet its still up for sale. he prob won the bid himself. time will tell if the sale so call falls through and it comes up for sale again. will keep looking...either get one that needs work and do it myself or get an original one in smick condition.

novasmic · 24-03-14, 14:46

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Originally Posted by novasmic

been repainted, just something about that one i don't like. plus his chasing top $$$ for it. ended on ebay for 21K i bet its still up for sale. he prob won the bid himself. time will tell if the sale so call falls through and it comes up for sale again. will keep looking...either get one that needs work and do it myself or get an original one in smick condition.

yep, back on ebay for 35K

Boyracer · 24-03-14, 20:30

I don't like the non original engine bay chrome, recovered black walky wheel, non color coded rims and lack of boot lip, 35K is creeping towards HDT offerings.
Still a nice VL but would be PMing him offers.

novasmic · 25-03-14, 15:23

Im in no hurry, i would like to find an original one i think. all the points you raised are valid.
If i could find an original one that need's some work or not - to put it back to day one original condition - no try hard alterations ....that's what i'm after

prohsv · 03-05-14, 12:47

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vl-SV88-/...item2339c6268e

prohsv · 03-05-14, 12:48

anyone out there have an sv88 front spoiler for sale?

EAT-30T · 03-02-15, 12:57

hi,

long time no post, we might be selling SV88 #30 soon.

the only original item missing from the car is the OE boot lid spoiler its got an HDT one instead, other original parts to go with it too such as OE steering wheel and stereo.

Has a built 355 with VN heads and TH350 installed, however we still have original motor and trans if you wished to return it to concourse.

No hurry to sell at the moment but get in touch if it sounds like a car you might be interested in. Would like it to go to an enthusiast who knows what it is just like my brother has cared for it the last 10+ years.

cheers

Bobstar · 14-12-15, 22:00

Hi Boys,
Where do you decipher the build# from. I have had my SV88 since @1995. Spent last 8 years in storage (house reno got in the way). Has plates on firewall (inc HSV plate) - no # on dash though like Group A's had?? Thanks, Bobstar.

RARE88 · 15-12-15, 06:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobstar

Hi Boys,
Where do you decipher the build# from. I have had my SV88 since @1995. Spent last 8 years in storage (house reno got in the way). Has plates on firewall (inc HSV plate) - no # on dash though like Group A's had?? Thanks, Bobstar.

Its on the build plate mate, top line.

calaist5 · 15-01-16, 22:56

I'm pretty sure I've seen this a couple of times in the last couple of years. Once around The western suburbs and another when it was going into a public car park in the city.

I remember saying to myself, how could you do that lol.

philby · 17-01-16, 21:14

Stupid Question
Were any of them manual or were they all automatic?

Steve · 18-01-16, 01:24

All auto

WOGPSI · 18-01-16, 22:41

Yeah all auto which sucked unfortunately. I have a 5 speed in mine and it's a completely different car. Way more up and go. I still have all the original gear of course.

I have #67
Mate has #93
Both in melb

TuxedoCal · 07-07-18, 15:13

3x SV88s that I know of in SA. 1st -my uncle in laws SV88 was always at his business ABS brakes, EDWARDSTOWN, SA but got stolen several times and the last time it was burnt out and insurance company sold it at auction in the late 1990's early 2000's. 2nd sv88 was always parked at business on Brodie Road LONSDALE SA, business was an Earth moving or sand and metal business and I heard that he was the owner of the business and the sv88, have not seen the car there since about 2005-2010. 3rd SV88 was at another business - Southern timber supplies at O'sullivan beach road, LONSDALE SA and the business owner was also the owner of the SV88 and he parked it there during the week and on weekends but I have not seen that there since about 2014. A 4th one I had seen in carport of a house in a culdersac road in WOODCROFT SA but it may have been one of the business owners home address as it was local to the southern area of SA and only about 10 minutes from the LONSDALE businesses. I don't know the body number of any of them. I always wanted an SV88 but I purchased a factory tuxedo black V8 VL Calais sedan which is more rarer so I'm not complaining.

TuxedoCal · 09-07-18, 21:35

One bonus was that on one occasion when the SV88 was stolen and recovered my uncle gave me the rear lip boot spoiler for my Calais as he was getting a replacement one. Its now painted black and on the boot of my VL Calais.

TuxedoCal · 15-07-18, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by calaist5

I'm pretty sure I've seen this a couple of times in the last couple of years. Once around The western suburbs and another when it was going into a public car park in the city.

I remember saying to myself, how could you do that lol.

His number plates are currently for sale on Gumtree SA (approx June/July2018) as he has sold the car.

TuxedoCal · 28-08-18, 21:55

Plates for sale - advert on Gumtree SA, possibly could provide his body number if contacted.

calaist5 · 18-10-18, 05:38

Number 11 ?? Into Walky mock
https://www.carsales.com.au/private/...SSE-AD-5655298

31-01-14, 12:22	#104
prohsv Player Join Date: 31-05-10 Location: VIC, west Car: Trader Rating: (0)	#74 is currently undergoing restoration back to original. I anyone has a front lower lip spoiler im in need of one. . Last edited by prohsv; 20-02-14 at 12:01.

05-02-14, 22:07	#105
novasmic Player Join Date: 05-02-14 Location: NSW, Cessnock Car: Trader Rating: (0)	Looking for a SV88 anywhere in oz for sale Hi guys, new to this site....I am on a mission to own a SV88. I have just done a full restoration on a 1963 beetle http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/paxto...upe/1038143366 I have just listed it on gumtree. once i sell my beetle i will be on the hunt for one of these gems (SV88) I would love to get one that needs some work to save on the cost / buy price but lets see whats out there. anyone know of any for sale....(apart from the one currently on Gumtree for 35K) Regards Terry Hunter Valley NSW

06-03-14, 22:24	#106
Boyracer Polarized Join Date: 08-07-04 Location: NSW, North Car: VL 5.0, VS 3.8 Trader Rating: (19)	Too rare, rarer than an HDT, you need to keep scanning the classifieds for a resto in need of help, even then you would struggle for originality, how would you go restoring a Walky steering wheel in blue? Good luck finding an SV88 brick phone, gotta love eighties stuff. __________________ In a corrupt society only the strong survive.

07-03-14, 15:25	#107
ss nut Player Join Date: 13-04-05 Location: NZ, All over the place! Car: HDT Calais Sport Wagon(V8)1976 Sandman Van(V8)VS Commodore Ute,2000 Astra Sport. Trader Rating: (0)	One on fleebay at the moment. __________________ THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SERIES 1 OR 2 VL if so prove it!!

24-03-14, 20:30	#110
Boyracer Polarized Join Date: 08-07-04 Location: NSW, North Car: VL 5.0, VS 3.8 Trader Rating: (19)	I don't like the non original engine bay chrome, recovered black walky wheel, non color coded rims and lack of boot lip, 35K is creeping towards HDT offerings. Still a nice VL but would be PMing him offers. __________________ In a corrupt society only the strong survive.

14-12-13, 15:39	#102
SMOKED Player Join Date: 28-05-02 Location: NSW, Sydney Car: Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks Waughy, 24 of 150 as advertised: And as from Uniquecars:

15-12-13, 12:29	#103
Waughy Gold Members Join Date: 24-05-04 Location: NSW, Newcastle Car: VZ Wagon. Trader Rating: (11)	If I had the money I'd take a serious look at it. My Calais wasn't a HSV or that nice but had some work done and was a heap of fun to drive.

16-03-14, 22:21	#108
novasmic Player Join Date: 05-02-14 Location: NSW, Cessnock Car: Trader Rating: (0)	been repainted, just something about that one i don't like. plus his chasing top $$$ for it. ended on ebay for 21K i bet its still up for sale. he prob won the bid himself. time will tell if the sale so call falls through and it comes up for sale again. will keep looking...either get one that needs work and do it myself or get an original one in smick condition.

25-03-14, 15:23	#111
novasmic Player Join Date: 05-02-14 Location: NSW, Cessnock Car: Trader Rating: (0)	Im in no hurry, i would like to find an original one i think. all the points you raised are valid. If i could find an original one that need's some work or not - to put it back to day one original condition - no try hard alterations ....that's what i'm after

03-05-14, 12:47	#112
prohsv Player Join Date: 31-05-10 Location: VIC, west Car: Trader Rating: (0)	http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vl-SV88-/...item2339c6268e

03-05-14, 12:48	#113
prohsv Player Join Date: 31-05-10 Location: VIC, west Car: Trader Rating: (0)	anyone out there have an sv88 front spoiler for sale?

03-02-15, 12:57	#114
EAT-30T Player Join Date: 14-04-05 Location: International, In my own world... Car: Trader Rating: (7)	hi, long time no post, we might be selling SV88 #30 soon. the only original item missing from the car is the OE boot lid spoiler its got an HDT one instead, other original parts to go with it too such as OE steering wheel and stereo. Has a built 355 with VN heads and TH350 installed, however we still have original motor and trans if you wished to return it to concourse. No hurry to sell at the moment but get in touch if it sounds like a car you might be interested in. Would like it to go to an enthusiast who knows what it is just like my brother has cared for it the last 10+ years. cheers __________________ Kebab Plus 351 Rocky point Rd Sans Souci Best kebab's in town!!!

14-12-15, 22:00	#115
Bobstar Player Join Date: 16-04-11 Location: QLD, Brisbane Car: SV88 Trader Rating: (0)	Pretty Dusty SV88 - Help with Build# please Hi Boys, Where do you decipher the build# from. I have had my SV88 since @1995. Spent last 8 years in storage (house reno got in the way). Has plates on firewall (inc HSV plate) - no # on dash though like Group A's had?? Thanks, Bobstar.

15-01-16, 22:56	#117
calaist5 Here since 2002 Join Date: 20-01-08 Location: SA, Adelaide Car: 1D008D LW5 MX7 BT1, Vl “Calais MOCK” sl Turbo 5speed, VZ Trader Rating: (0)	I'm pretty sure I've seen this a couple of times in the last couple of years. Once around The western suburbs and another when it was going into a public car park in the city. I remember saying to myself, how could you do that lol. __________________ John Moyle Motor Engineering 1A Collins St, Enfield SA 5085 (08) 8269 3214 http://www.johnmoylemotorengineering.com.au/

17-01-16, 21:14	#118
philby Gold Members Join Date: 13-10-07 Location: NSW, Sydney Car: AVL 6 Trader Rating: (9)	Stupid Question Were any of them manual or were they all automatic?

18-01-16, 01:24	#119
Steve ( . Y . ) Join Date: 04-11-02 Location: Perth, WA - NOR Car: Calais Trader Rating: (31)	All auto __________________ Please Tell Your Boobs To Stop Staring At My Eyes...

18-01-16, 22:41	#120
WOGPSI Need a sticker? pm me Join Date: 05-11-02 Location: VIC, Melbourne Car: 1987 Vl Calais trubo, 1988 Vl Calais SV88, Deluxe, 2011 Territory Titanium Trader Rating: (38)	Yeah all auto which sucked unfortunately. I have a 5 speed in mine and it's a completely different car. Way more up and go. I still have all the original gear of course. I have #67 Mate has #93 Both in melb __________________ 24/7 Vl Wreckers pm me Last edited by WOGPSI; 18-01-16 at 23:53.

07-07-18, 15:13	#121
TuxedoCal Player Join Date: 30-11-16 Location: SA, Adelaide Car: Red SS VY ute, Tuxedo Blk VLC V8 sedan, Yellow LJ 2door Torana GTR replica Trader Rating: (0)	4x SV88's spotted in SA 3x SV88s that I know of in SA. 1st -my uncle in laws SV88 was always at his business ABS brakes, EDWARDSTOWN, SA but got stolen several times and the last time it was burnt out and insurance company sold it at auction in the late 1990's early 2000's. 2nd sv88 was always parked at business on Brodie Road LONSDALE SA, business was an Earth moving or sand and metal business and I heard that he was the owner of the business and the sv88, have not seen the car there since about 2005-2010. 3rd SV88 was at another business - Southern timber supplies at O'sullivan beach road, LONSDALE SA and the business owner was also the owner of the SV88 and he parked it there during the week and on weekends but I have not seen that there since about 2014. A 4th one I had seen in carport of a house in a culdersac road in WOODCROFT SA but it may have been one of the business owners home address as it was local to the southern area of SA and only about 10 minutes from the LONSDALE businesses. I don't know the body number of any of them. I always wanted an SV88 but I purchased a factory tuxedo black V8 VL Calais sedan which is more rarer so I'm not complaining.

09-07-18, 21:35	#122
TuxedoCal Player Join Date: 30-11-16 Location: SA, Adelaide Car: Red SS VY ute, Tuxedo Blk VLC V8 sedan, Yellow LJ 2door Torana GTR replica Trader Rating: (0)	One bonus was that on one occasion when the SV88 was stolen and recovered my uncle gave me the rear lip boot spoiler for my Calais as he was getting a replacement one. Its now painted black and on the boot of my VL Calais.

28-08-18, 21:55	#124
TuxedoCal Player Join Date: 30-11-16 Location: SA, Adelaide Car: Red SS VY ute, Tuxedo Blk VLC V8 sedan, Yellow LJ 2door Torana GTR replica Trader Rating: (0)	Sv 1988 Plates for sale - advert on Gumtree SA, possibly could provide his body number if contacted.

18-10-18, 05:38	#125
calaist5 Here since 2002 Join Date: 20-01-08 Location: SA, Adelaide Car: 1D008D LW5 MX7 BT1, Vl “Calais MOCK” sl Turbo 5speed, VZ Trader Rating: (0)	Number 11 ?? Into Walky mock https://www.carsales.com.au/private/...SSE-AD-5655298 __________________ John Moyle Motor Engineering 1A Collins St, Enfield SA 5085 (08) 8269 3214 http://www.johnmoylemotorengineering.com.au/ Last edited by calaist5; 18-10-18 at 05:41.