8/2017 Holden VF2 Commodore SS-V Redline 4d Sedan Light My Fire V8 6.2L - Ex-Police, Final Interceptor UNDER OFFER

The last Australian manual V8 Interceptor and one of the last Commodores produced, ex ACT Traffic Policing, with original issue plates & current rego, full history and low ks!

KEY FACTS

* Inspections by appointment only, please contact liam@allbids.com.au *

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Not only is this August 2017 Holden Commodore VF Series 2 SS-V Redline one of the last Holden's produced, but it was the last manual V8 Interceptor in Australia. (Street Machine have done a full article in 2021 on the car). This car still retains the original number plates from service, all the marks and holes, still even has breathalyser tubes in the boot, and has only a mere 77,000ks on the clock. The car was retained after service, by the officer it was issued to, and marks the first and potentially last time the final V8 manual Interceptor in Australia ever hits the auction block making this a desirable, historic and rare opportunity. 

Notes from the vendor:

"Bronze" as it was known, was one of three direct replacement VF2 Redlines for our Police Pack VF1 SS Commodores. The internal fleet management of the ACT Policing (and the greater AFP) accidentally ordered three automatic VF2 SS's much to the ire of the Traffic (now Road Policing) Sergeants. Given our metropolitan roads, our "Catagory 6" (now Gold class) pursuit cars have always been manuals in order to achieve the dynamic stability that Australian-built automatics were never able to deliver, especially during the 80s and 90s. As such, it was a tall order asking for 3 manual SS Commodores at last moment from Holden Australia, especially during the late months of 2017.

After an nation-wide search, we were able to locate the last three manual SS Commodores available, with two coming from dealerships in Western Australia and one coming from the Northern Territory. These were some of the last Commodores ever produced by Holden, being manufactured in August and September of 2017. As a bonus, they were SS-V Redlines, with HSV flutes and lights, Brembo brakes, 20 inch black rims and even a sunroof. The automatic SS's were pushed elsewhere in the fleet, and the final three Commodore interceptors became the final Australian-made flagships of the ACT Policing fleet.

On the day they arrived, Billy, one of the aforementioned traffic Sergeants, walked us out into the carpark while he smoked a cigarette and posed the question to me and two other pursuit car drivers: "What colour do you prefer, boys?". The three options were Nirate Silver, Heron White and Light My Fire Orange. It was an easy choice for me, the metallic bronze-orange metallic was and still is a standout colour, and I was lucky enough to earn the keys for it.

When I first climbed into "Bronze", it had 3 kilometers showing on the clock. I became the primary driver for the vehicle, and given the staffing issues we were having at the time, it was rarely driven by anyone else. I became the sole caretaker for the vehicle, in charge of cleaning, maintaining and servicing all aspects of the vehicle. The Holden dealership, which was conveniently just across the road, saw my car every 5000-7000kms to ensure it would look after me as well as I looked after it.

While we drove our cars spiritedly during their service, vehicle sympathy was always a key aspect of our training. This wasn't something to be taken lightly, as the gateway into Traffic was to first undertake the Pursuit Motorcycle course. This was an intensive six week program with an incredibly high failure rate. With six students per course, there were some instances where one, or none would graduate. Once you completed this course, motorcyclists would then need to spend at least two years on the bike before ever getting behind the wheel of one of the pursuit cars. This was the rite of passage to become a top tier pursuit car driver, and it wasn't something earned easily. The four week course for pursuit cars was just as intensive as the motorcycle course, as you built onto the skills you'd learned over the years you'd spend on two wheels. 

With less vulnerability came the mantle of being a pursuit driver as you were the one that would be called upon should the need for a high speed pursuit arise. And our cars reflected that need, with regular service intervals which would often require not just fresh oil and filters, but new top of the line Pirelli tyres or Brembo rotors and pads. We would often have to wait an extra half or full day for servicing to be approved by our corporate lease company as the question would always be asked: "Why are they only getting these kilometres from a set of tyres?" The answer would be: Because they're pursuit cars.

It wasn't just servicing that I had to stay on top of as the primary driver of Bronze. Myself and one of the other drivers in particular took pride in the presentation of our cars. We would often find ourselves in a few hours before shift, or on a day off, in order to run the dual-orbital polisher over any scuffs or grazes that arose from the life of being a Police car. I've lost count of the times that I would find myself in the carpark of the station on a frozen winter's night, hosing the suds off to make sure that my car was ready for me next shift, so I could hop in and get onto the road.

Given the high visibility of the orange, Bronze was designated as the 'sweep' car for Guest of Government tours. Essentially, it was the front-runner for any Police motorcades required for foreign and domestic dignitaries visiting the ACT. The sweep is often required to travel at high speed at the front of the motorcade to identify intersections or areas of road that may be accessible to normal road users, placing Police motorcycle outriders in order to counteract it. This would protect the integrity of the motorcade, and in turn the safety and dignity of the principal.

• STANDARD FEATURES

  • Features listed as standard are quoted by the vehicle manufacturer at the time the vehicle was first offered for sale. The individual vehicle offered may be missing some of these features. Whilst ALLBIDS endeavours to ensure that what is quoted is correct, ALLBIDS takes no responsibility if a standard feature is quoted but is not included or working properly in the vehicle offered for auction.
    
    
    12 Volt Power Outlet
    19 Inch Alloy Wheels
    Adjustable Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic
    Alarm System/Remote Anti Theft
    Ambient Temperature Display
    Antenna - Roof-mounted Bee-sting type
    Anti-lock Braking
    Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones
    AUX/USB Input Socket
    Bi Modal Exhaust
    Body Kit
    Brake Assist
    Central Locking Remote Control
    Centre Console Box - Multi-purpose
    Child Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage System
    Child Seat Anchor Points
    Chrome Exhaust Tip(s)
    Chrome Exterior Door Handles
    Cross Traffic Recognition
    Cruise Control
    Cup Holders - Front and Rear
    Daytime Running Lights - LED
    Digital Clock
    Digital Video Disc Player
    Dual Airbag Package
    Dusk Sensing Headlights
    Electric Parking Brake
    Electronic Brake Force Distribution
    Electronic Stability Program
    Engine Immobiliser
    Flip/Folding key
    Fog Lights - Front
    Forward Collision Warning
    Front Footwell Lights
    Head Airbags
    Head Up Display
    High Mounted Rear Stop Light
    Hill Holder
    Illuminated - Entry/Exit with Delayed Fade
    Intermittent Wipers - Variable
    Keyless Entry and Drive
    Lane Change Warning
    Lane Departure Warning
    Leather Accented Upholstery
    Leather Gear Knob
    Leather Steering Wheel
    Mobile Phone Connectivity
    MP3 Compatible CD Player
    Multi Function Control Screen
    Multi Function Steering Wheel
    Park Assist
    Parking Distance Control
    Parking Distance Control Front
    Performance Brake Package
    Performance Suspension
    Power front seat Driver
    Power Mirrors
    Power Steering
    Power Sunroof
    Power Windows
    Projector Headlights
    Radio CD with 9 Speakers
    Rear Centre Armrest
    Rear Window Demister
    Remote Boot/Hatch Release
    Reversing Camera
    Satellite Navigation
    Seatbelts - Lap/Sash for All Seats
    Seatbelts - Load Limiters Front Seats
    Seatbelts - Pre-tensioners Front Seats
    Seatbelts - Reminder for All Seats
    Side Front Air Bags
    Sport Seats
    Start/Stop Button
    Storage Compartment - Centre Floor Console
    Sunglass Holder
    Traction Control System
    Trailer Stability Control
    Trip Computer
    Tyre Repair Kit
    Voice Recognition System

• OPTIONAL FEATURES

  • Metallic Paint

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