2015 HSV MALOO R8 LSA

KEY FACTS

• A true ‘super ute’, understood to be one of only two such cars finished in Jungle Green with a black leather interior and manual gearbox.
• Feeding the rear-wheels is a supercharged 6.2-litre V8 with 410kW / 691Nm, coupled to a six-speed manual transmission.
• Having just two owners from new, this end-of-life LSA model is a renowned model that boasts truly thrilling performance.
• The car has full annual service history from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Aside from the supercharger, factory-fitted mechanical upgrades include a more durable six-speed transmission and rear differential, uprated driveshafts, and improved cooling.
• Chassis improvements centre around forged aluminium four-piston brake calipers with AP-racing discs. It is also equipped with a switchable bi-model exhaust system.
• Convenience and safety features include keyless entry and start, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and an 8-inch infotainment system with native navigation system.
• This example retains its factory-fitted and colour matched rear sail plane.
• The vehicle was fitted with one option: Pilot Vehicle (OAP). The vehicle was also delivered new to HSV Clayton, suggesting initial use as a head-office car.

CONDITION

• There is no known body damage, and the car is believed to wears all its original paint. The front bumper is noted as having some minor stone chips.
• Inside, the interior’s condition is commensurate with its age and use. There is some creasing and wear to the driver’s seat, as shown in the gallery below.
• There are no known mechanical or electrical faults.
• The most recent roadworthiness test was conducted in October 2020.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The last routine service was conducted at 36,867km in February 2021 by MyCar Penrith.
• Prior to this, the same workshop serviced the car at 34,965km in April 2020, as well as for the three maintenance visits before this.
• The vehicle’s first service was carried out by HSV headquarters in Clayton, Victoria; providing further evidence of official first use.

Dates and mileage:

• February 2016 – 1500km (HSV Headquarters)
• March 2017 – 6800km (MyCar Penrith)
• June 2018 – 14,497km (MyCar Penrith)
• March 2019 – 23,094km (MyCar Penrith)
• April 2020 – 34,965km (MyCar Penrith)
• February 2021 – 36,867km (MyCar Penrith)

SUMMARY

Offered exclusively during Holden’s final years in Australia, the supercharged GEN-F2 series of HSV cars were a celebration of the brand. This is HSV Maloo R8 is one of just 698 LSA cars built based on the ute, and one of just two in Jungle Green. It would make a great addition to any assembly of Australian icons but is also a very usable car that boasts a comprehensive service history.

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This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.