Comments on: 1978 VB Holden Commodore

By: Bernartd Duke

Bernartd Duke — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 04:11:13 +0000

BTW – the base Commodore was by far the biggest selling model, fleet being a big component, with the SL and then SL/E next. Did you know that several Mecedes cars were traded on the SL/E and even a Rolls Royce I believe. We stacked the build of SL/E’s in the initial runs, but could have sold any number, in the first 6 months at least. Then the energy crisis rceeded but that’s another story.

By: Bernartd Duke

Bernartd Duke — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 02:51:41 +0000

I worked in analysis and product planning roles at Holdens druing the 70’s and 80’s and spec’d the TX Gemini and the VB Commodore etc. Re yellow 5.0l, I am surprised there were any. Re other inquiries – Holden production and sales volumes are readlly available in aggregate form and doubt if detailed info going back a long way would still be available. Norm Darwin has wriiten books on Hoden’s history and some info might be sourced from these – or try to contact him direct. Re paint inquiry, surely there is a paint code somewhere on the car? Otherwise colour spoecialists will match your coplour, I am sure. Exec usually only drove productuion vehicles, but some in Engineering would, undoubtedly, have driven lots of “interesting” stuff. HDT warranty baffles me – that would be their concern I would guess. Maybe some test work was done for them. Funny how the side panel here does not list the VL commodore – best Holden ever I reckon. I was on the VL drive-train selection cttee – very interesting outcomes. BTW – the manual turbo version went like the clappers – the auto was more sedate.

By: Karl Froehlich

Karl Froehlich — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 03:26:21 +0000

Does GMH have or kept records on the build of the 78 79 Commodores?
ie Engine numbers, and tags etc and if there were any specials assembled for executives to use as a test vehicle to asses for HDT warranty purposes.
If any such records are available, where would I be able to find them?

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By: Deb evans

Deb evans — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 05:57:59 +0000

I’m looking for a paint colour availability for my VB Commodore which desperately needs a re duco… Malachite Green 567-30853 / 2c002-D… I simply can’t find a supplier and would appreciate if you have any knowledge of where I may purchase this classic original colour… I’m based in Tweed Heads South. Thanking you in advance. Debs

By: peter

peter — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 22:51:00 +0000

I have a yellow vb sl/e 5.0 in mint condition, how many yellow 5.0 were made

By: Tony

Tony — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:02:31 +0000

im looking at a 1978 VB SLE 308 turbo 400 one with the lot how many 308 VB SLE came out . Is this a rare one one owner a bit rough but its all there.