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1975 Holden Statesman V8 De Ville
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1975 Holden Statesman V8 De Ville
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Distinction, Luxury, Richness...Motoring in a grand manner!
Oh yes...you can see it in the bold sweep of its coachwork, in the classic shape of its vinyl-covered roof line, in the quiet confidence of its broad stance.
You can also feel it in the way it rides and handles - smoother and more responsive than any comparable car. and you'll sense it in the silence that greets you when you're under way.
It’s early 1973 and Holden’s flagship Statesman de Ville warbles out of the gates of Buckingham Palace in the middle of winter. With pillowy clouds of condensation billowing into the cold air from the exhaust of the Statey’s V8 drivetrain, a gloved hand rises to the window and bids the crowd ‘Gidday’.
Sounds completely farcical?...well it never materialised but the possibility of Queen Elizabeth II enjoying the luxury of Australia’s most sumptuous vehicle of the 1970s was closer to reality than you think.
Instead, Holden’s international ambitions for the Statesman were later realised with successful exports to South Africa (under the Chevrolet Constantia badge) and Japan as an Isuzu. In Australia and new Zealand, the Statesman enjoyed a 13-year reign as Holden’s flagship, with 50,000 HQ, HJ, HX, HZ and final WB models produced.
ABOUT THIS CAR
- NZ NEW
- Two Owners for the last 40 years.
- A very tidy, original, honest as they come example with a beautiful 5.0 litre V8 motor, power steering, power brakes - absolutely stunning and so plush to drive.
- Body seems straight and clean of rust.
- Paint is in good condition for age.
- Vinyl roof in very good order.
- Upholstery still all original.
- Spare wheel, jack come with car.
- Mechanically sound.
- Original Factory Handbook.
- Original Certificate Of Registration.
- Two sets of keys.
- Engine reconditioned by Precision Regrinds in 1993.
- Comes with various other servicing and maintenance records.
HQ-WB Statesmans, de Villes and Caprices of any trim level, in good condition, are far and few between these days.
While the big ‘Statey’ never transported anyone of blue blood, it remains a piece of local automotive royalty and is increasingly desirable to collectors today.
If you are fortunate enough to own a clean, later year example of Holden's 1970s flagship, you can always sit in the back, wave passers-by a ‘good day’ and know that your electric rear demister owes its development in part to ‘Dear Old Blighty’.
Car will be sold WOF'd and Registered IF sold in New Zealand.
FINANCE PACKAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST!
TRANSPORT / WORLDWIDE SHIPPING CAN BE ORGANISED ON THIS VEHICLE ON BUYER'S BEHALF AT BUYERS COST.
Viewing Monday to Friday BY APPOINTMENT only.
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DISCLAIMER (PLEASE READ)
NOTIFICATION AS TO NATURE OF GOODS IN TERMS OF THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 1993
Waimak Classic Cars Ltd is a New Zealand registered company and accepts that the vehicle being sold must be of “acceptable quality” in terms of section 7 of the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the Act) having regard to “the nature of the goods”.
Waimak Classic Cars is not aware of any specific defects with the vehicle, however (a) such a vehicle being a classic vehicle may have mechanical breakdowns, electrical failures at inconvenient times and maintenance costs being part of and parcel of ownership of a classic vehicle; (b) reliability is a combination of the particular nature of the classic vehicle, how it is being driven, how it has been maintained, and to a certain extent luck; (c) because of the age of the vehicle, and its propensity to rust, it is likely that the vehicle would have been fully or partially restored, or at least repainted at some point in its life, maybe even more than once. Waimak Classic Cars does not know, and cannot give advice on how good any restoration work on the vehicle had been.
The Purchaser acknowledges that the vehicle is being sold as a classic car; that in terms of the Act and the nature of the goods, the vehicle is an old car, bike or boat, that may have visual and hidden faults, unlike a new motor vehicle.
The Purchaser is encouraged to personally fully inspect the vehicle and also to have the vehicle inspected, and fully assessed by an experienced, independent, specialist garage - before committing to purchase. While the Purchaser is entitled to rely on statements given by Waimak Classic Cars as being correct, where goods such as vehicles are concerned, with so many moving parts and rust being an issue with older vehicles; a Purchaser who chooses not to seek independent professional assistance when assessing the quality of what they propose to buy is considered as buying at their own risk, and if the vehicle then turns out to be of less than the represented quality, or not up to the Purchaser's expectation, or in the Purchaser opinion not fit for purpose; then the Purchaser is considered to have contributed to their own loss and should not expect any refunds or betterment from Waimak Classic Cars.
The Purchaser acknowledges that they have read and fully understand this notification and the nature of a car which is many years old.
For more information about this vehicle, please contact us Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm (New Zealand Standard Time) on +64 (0) 3 310-6485. Alternatively, you may email us at [email protected] anytime.
PLEASE NOTE: Waimak Classic Cars is Not a car yard dealer type of operation. As a result, we do not operate through fixed opening hours and viewing is By Appointment Only.