1996 HSV VS Clubsport 185i
1996 HSV VS Clubsport 185i four-door sedan finished in Genesis Blue. Rear-wheel drive powered by the 5.0-litre LB9 V8 paired with the T56 6-speed manual. Odometer indicating 303,000 kilometres. Seating for five. Two-owner South Australian example retaining factory HSV body kit, correct Clubsport interior, and confirmed 6-speed T56 gearbox.
Description / Overview:
The VS Clubsport 185i is one of the most desirable HSV offerings of the 1990s, and a genuine two-owner SA car with a 6-speed manual is becoming harder to find. This one carries HSV build number 1651, dated December 1996, confirming Sport (Clubsport) specification. The LB9 5.0-litre V8 wears its 185 Injection rocker cover badges correctly, the T56 6-speed gearbox is confirmed on the build plate (M78), and the factory HSV body kit including front spoiler, colour-coded side skirts, rear valance, and boot spoiler is complete and correctly fitted. Badging is correct throughout: HSV lion, 185i, and Clubsport.
The vendor advises the rear main seal and main bearing set were replaced with the engine removed, and a full service has been completed recently. Engine bay presents as largely original and unmolested for the mileage. Factory tilt/pop-up glass sunroof fitted. Aftermarket JVC amplifier installed in the boot. Factory stereo replaced with a single-DIN aftermarket unit. Currently rolling on 20-inch chrome aftermarket wheels; original 17-inch HSV alloys are not present. A dash mat is fitted over the dashboard, which typically indicates cracking underneath. Interior trim including HSV Clubsport cloth seats, door cards, and floor mats is in honest condition for 303,000 kilometres.
At this mileage it is firmly a driver, not a show car, but it presents above what the odometer might suggest. Inspection is recommended to verify mechanical operation and confirm condition of any items noted above.
Features and Work Completed (Vendor Advises):
* Two-owner vehicle
* Original South Australian example
* Rear main seal replaced with engine removed
* New main bearing set installed
* Recent full service completed
* Factory tilt/pop-up glass sunroof
* Factory HSV Clubsport body kit (front spoiler, skirts, rear valance, boot spoiler)
* JVC amplifier installed in boot
* Aftermarket single-DIN head unit
* 20-inch chrome aftermarket alloy wheels (original 17-inch wheels not present)
* HSV Clubsport cloth interior: door cards, headrests, floor mats
Specifications
Year: 1996
Make: HSV
Model: Clubsport
Series: VS
Badge: 185i
Body: 4-Door Sedan
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Engine: 5.0-litre V8 Petrol (LB9, 185kW)
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual (T56 Getrag)
Colour: Genesis Blue
Seats: 5
Odometer: Indicating 303,000 km
VIN: 6H8VSK19UUL994338
Engine No: Unsighted
HSV Build No: 1651
Built: November / December 1996
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Gavin directly on 0455 500 400
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Location of item: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW, Australia
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