Beach Hop Live Auction

Welcome to the Beach Hop Live Auction 2026.
This vehicle will be auctioned live at the Beach Hop, Whangamata, on Saturday 28 March 2026 at 1:00pm.
For questions, bidding registration (in person, online, or phone), pre-purchase inspections or additional history, photos and videos please visit the Sunday Drive website auctions page or ask a question here.
Reserve price is significantly lower than the listed price
Price guide $50,000 - $60,000

Step back into the golden era of Aussie muscle and luxury with this seriously cool VK Calais 333 Pack, finished in slick Asteroid Silver over that unmistakable factory blue Calais interior. This is the kind of car that turns heads for the right reasons period-correct style, V8 rumble, and cruising comfort all wrapped into one iconic package.

The Goods !!!!

Factory 5.0L (304) V8 proper Holden muscle

Smooth 4-speed auto effortless cruising

Rare 333 Pack one of the higher-spec VK offerings

Group A / Group 3 style body kit giving it that HDT-inspired presence

Asteroid Silver paint clean, classy, timeless

Blue Calais trim seats, carpet & tidy dash keeping it true to its roots


Upgrades & Features:

Alloy radiator + electric fans keeps things cool

VT brake upgrade (290mm rotors) better stopping power

28 spline LSD BorgWarner diff gets the power down right

Custom exhaust sounds as good as it looks

Electric windows for that Calais luxury feel

Rear window louvres pure 80s attitude

Factory steering wheel intact

Sitting tough on 20 Star rims modern stance meets classic lines

The Drive:
This is what cruising is all about. That classic Holden V8 note, smooth auto shifting, and a ride that just eats up the road. Whether you're rolling into Beach Hop, heading to a meet, or just out for a Sunday cruise this VK delivers the full experience.

History & Rising Value:
The VK Calais sits right in the sweet spot of Holden history bridging classic muscle and modern comfort. With the influence of legends like Peter Brock and the iconic HDT era, cars like this are only getting more desirable. Clean, V8 Calais examples especially optioned cars like the 333 Pack are becoming harder to find and are steadily climbing in value across New Zealand and Australia.

Bottom Line:
If youve been chasing a tough, tidy, and appreciating 80s Holden this is your shot. Turn the key, hit the road, and enjoy it now while it keeps going up in value.