These are also extremely rare, as only a handful of the Statesman Magnum cars were made. The WB Statesman and Caprice on which these were based are still around, and it's a relatively easy task to make a replica, but a genuine Magnum is a collector's item worth a fortune today
200km/h is 125mph. However, it would not surprise me in the slightest if a Magnum could go faster. Its HDT stablemate the VH Commodore SS Group 3 was capable of that kind of speed, and they have essentially the same engine. Peter Brock was very closely involved with development, and his talent as a racing driver was very useful. He knew how they behaved in a racing situation, and knew how to tweak them to get more out of them
Those magnums are worth heaps now. Even stock versions of the WB Statesman Caprice and Statesman Deville are worth a bit of money now. Ones that are original and unmolested. I've seen a few original cars in my travels and online and in magazines. They're out there.
Who remembers the Advert for it, i bet people cant guess what it was ? Well i will tell you anyway, because i love Holdens, it was a 1/4 mile drive and did low 14's. :)
The Brock VH Commodore and Statesman engine out puts were measured in SAE net from 1981 to 1983 but there were two Special Performance variants above the Group 3 spec 180 KIlo Watt 241 hp version The last was the 295 hp, similar to the 25 New Zealand SS Commodore versions. The Caprice and Stato...the dynamic excellence wad care of George Roberts instance on a front mounted steering box, Bishops Kirby power steering, and coil spring live axle. The perfection was care of Peter Hananbergers West Gernan Opel Panhard rod design smarts and Peter Brocks choice of spring and damper and stabilizer bars. The Ford Fairlane AIT Turbo charged could match the HDT Statesman, but Fairlance was not in the hunt in any cornering situation. The whole car HDT upgraded was the Complete Package.
@Seattlecarnut Holen loves universal tooling. You could strip about 80% of this car, and bolt it onto the short wheelbase version, the Kingswoods or Premiers. You could take almost any body panel and fit it to the cab/chassis, ute or panelvan version. Even their latter day descendants, the Holden Commodore, Caprice and Statesman use the same universal tooling idea. The VE Holden Caprice is the new Chevy Caprice. As in the new police cruiser
Aussie's love luxury cars! - just sensible "town car" type luxury... Dont forget this Statesman Magnum is from 1984 (maybe 85?) I remember when they were released, ( I have a brochure somewhere from my holden dealer) the idea of painting over chrome bumpers or grill was new. (plastic bumbers had only just been released on the VK Commodore.) It was an interesting time for Holden fans....
I can't say I ever like the wheels on these. The standard Statesman offerings looked a lot better. Mind you, the worst wheels were the standard hubcaps put on the VN's when they came out. Pie plates.
Very rare, but unfortunately not worth a fortune!! Around 120-130 were built, mostly based on the DeVille, not surprising when a Magnum based on a Caprice cost nearly $40K at the time. You'd be looking at probably high teens-mid 20K today, expensive for a WB yes, but a cheap way into a Brock if you're willing to look beyond a Commodore. They glide over the road and are effortless in acceleration, just lovely cars to drive or ride in as a passenger.
I had a 1984 WB Statesman Caprice. Brilliant car and really nice to drive. Sure, not a fast car, but fast enough for a Limo. Wish I still had it.
mum took out first place at the car show with her magnum today.
we miss ya Peter Brock.
These are also extremely rare, as only a handful of the Statesman Magnum cars were made. The WB Statesman and Caprice on which these were based are still around, and it's a relatively easy task to make a replica, but a genuine Magnum is a collector's item worth a fortune today
I was working at Motors in Hobart when we recieved a nice white Magnum sedan - looked great then still does
200km/h is 125mph. However, it would not surprise me in the slightest if a Magnum could go faster. Its HDT stablemate the VH Commodore SS Group 3 was capable of that kind of speed, and they have essentially the same engine. Peter Brock was very closely involved with development, and his talent as a racing driver was very useful. He knew how they behaved in a racing situation, and knew how to tweak them to get more out of them
Those magnums are worth heaps now. Even stock versions of the WB Statesman Caprice and Statesman Deville are worth a bit of money now. Ones that are original and unmolested. I've seen a few original cars in my travels and online and in magazines. They're out there.
Who remembers the Advert for it, i bet people cant guess what it was ? Well i will tell you anyway, because i love Holdens, it was a 1/4 mile drive and did low 14's. :)
The Brock VH Commodore and Statesman engine out puts were measured in SAE net from 1981 to 1983 but there were two Special Performance variants above the Group 3 spec 180 KIlo Watt 241 hp version The last was the 295 hp, similar to the 25 New Zealand SS Commodore versions. The Caprice and Stato...the dynamic excellence wad care of George Roberts instance on a front mounted steering box, Bishops Kirby power steering, and coil spring live axle. The perfection was care of Peter Hananbergers West Gernan Opel Panhard rod design smarts and Peter Brocks choice of spring and damper and stabilizer bars. The Ford Fairlane AIT Turbo charged could match the HDT Statesman, but Fairlance was not in the hunt in any cornering situation. The whole car HDT upgraded was the Complete Package.
@Seattlecarnut Holen loves universal tooling. You could strip about 80% of this car, and bolt it onto the short wheelbase version, the Kingswoods or Premiers. You could take almost any body panel and fit it to the cab/chassis, ute or panelvan version. Even their latter day descendants, the Holden Commodore, Caprice and Statesman use the same universal tooling idea. The VE Holden Caprice is the new Chevy Caprice. As in the new police cruiser
Aussie's love luxury cars! - just sensible "town car" type luxury...
Dont forget this Statesman Magnum is from 1984 (maybe 85?)
I remember when they were released, ( I have a brochure somewhere from my holden dealer) the idea of painting over chrome bumpers or grill was new. (plastic bumbers had only just been released on the VK Commodore.) It was an interesting time for Holden fans....
wb holdens were 78,79 then the vb commodore came in.
Awesome !
Awesome cars.
I can't say I ever like the wheels on these. The standard Statesman offerings looked a lot better. Mind you, the worst wheels were the standard hubcaps put on the VN's when they came out. Pie plates.
Very rare, but unfortunately not worth a fortune!! Around 120-130 were built, mostly based on the DeVille, not surprising when a Magnum based on a Caprice cost nearly $40K at the time. You'd be looking at probably high teens-mid 20K today, expensive for a WB yes, but a cheap way into a Brock if you're willing to look beyond a Commodore. They glide over the road and are effortless in acceleration, just lovely cars to drive or ride in as a passenger.
Value prob changed by now
this aged
3 Magnum utes. $$$$$$$$$$$$$
The ute was an ex PMG car uswed to be Yellow