1983 Holden Commodore VH SL/X (Royale) review from Australia and New Zealand

Rust and leak round rear window.

Rust in rear seat belt anchor point due to above.

Rust around boot seal.

Horn goes when turn indicator activated.

Central locking not working.

Slight vibration from the driveshaft at around 70-80 k.

Power steering hose needs replacing.

I got this car for a steal ($250) after it had been stolen and paid out by the insurance company then recovered.

The only thing I needed to do to make the car road legal was to purchase new tyres and new locks.

I have been getting around 10k's per litre so the car is pretty economical.

The engine has plenty of pull. I was even able to tow a Toyota van on a half trailer for about 300k's including some pretty decent hills.

I've also had the car up to 130k without the slightest sign of shudder in the drive train or in the steering.

The seats are quite comfortable and there is plenty of headroom which is good because I am a big guy.

Would I buy another one? Absolutely!