1998 Holden VS Series III Utility - Blue - 197,710km - 5.0L V8, 5-Speed Manual, SS Specification
Price Guide: $8,500 - $14,000
1998 Holden VS Series III utility, 5.0L V8, 5-speed manual, rear-wheel drive, Blue metallic, 197,710km, 2 seats.
Description
The VS Commodore utility represents the final generation of Holden's locally built ute, a model that combined genuine V8 performance with Australian-built practicality in a way nothing else in the market could match. The Series III arrived in 1997 and ran through to the end of VS production in 2000, featuring updated styling and specification over earlier series. This 1998 example carries SS specification equipment including the 5.0-litre V8 engine, SS-specific alloy wheels, body side skirts, and SS bucket seats, confirmed by the blue V8 cam cover and SS-badged door trim visible in photos.
The Blue metallic paint presents reasonably well, with the body panels sitting straight and no major panel damage visible. The chrome sports bar mounted behind the cab is a practical addition that suits the working ute character. The SS alloy wheels are present but showing clear coat deterioration from age, and are fitted with Laufenn replacement tyres. Inside, the SS-specific blue and grey fabric bucket seats show the expected wear from nearly 200,000km and a decade of hard use, and a dash mat sits over the top dash panel. A welcome addition is the aftermarket head unit and a dash-mounted boost or pressure gauge, suggesting the previous owner kept an eye on engine health. The engine bay shows the VS-spec 5.0L V8 with blue SS rocker covers, pod air filter replacing the factory airbox, and an aftermarket alarm/immobiliser fitted. The compliance plate confirms a June 1998 build date and the VIN aligns with the listing.
V8 manual VS utilities are increasingly sought after. The combination of the 5.0-litre V8 and 5-speed manual makes this a genuinely engaging drive, and manual V8 utes in particular attract strong collector and enthusiast interest. Comparable driver-quality examples with V8 power and manual gearboxes have been asking $10,000 to $16,000 on the private market. At the listed guide of $8,500 to $14,000, this is realistically positioned for a working-condition example with some cosmetic wear.
Features
* 5.0L V8 engine (SS specification, blue rocker covers confirmed)
* 5-speed manual transmission
* Rear-wheel drive
* SS specification alloy wheels (16-inch factory style)
* SS-specific bucket seats with blue and grey patterned fabric
* Body side skirts
* Chrome sports bar/headboard behind cab
* Aftermarket head unit
* Dash-mounted aftermarket boost/pressure gauge
* Aftermarket alarm/immobiliser
* Pod air filter (factory airbox removed)
* Window visors
* Tonneau cover
* Tinted windows
* Series III badges and SS oval badging present
* Owner's manual included
Condition Notes
* Clear coat deteriorating on alloy wheels, cosmetic refurbishment recommended
* Minor dent/crease visible on rear bumper bar
* SS oval badge on rear quarter shows significant oxidation and fading
* Dash mat fitted over top dash panel
* Seat fabric shows wear consistent with mileage and working use
* Minor stone chips on bonnet leading edge
Specifications
Year: 1998
Make/Model: Holden VS Series III Utility
Body: Utility
Engine: 5.0L V8 petrol
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Odometer: 197,710km
Colour: Blue metallic
Seats: 2
GVM: 2,030kg
Price Guide: $8,500 - $14,000
VIN: 6H8VSK80UWL348220
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Location of item: 18 Paradise Road, Acacia Ridge, QLD, Australia
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