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 $90,000 - $110,000

This 2006 Holden Avalanche R8 Ute is a seriously heavy hitting build. Imported new from Australia and developed with Torque Performance, this is a fully engineered, no expense spared package pushing well beyond 1000 horsepower. Over $240,000 has been invested to create a properly sorted, extreme performance machine.

Verified odometer reading of just 29,000kms

Over $240,000 in receipts

Full engine rebuild in 2014 with forged pistons

6 speed manual transmission

Complete stroker kit

Twin Garrett ball bearing turbo setup

Custom tuned headers and full custom exhaust system

1000cc fuel injectors

Dual fuel pumps with in tank pump

Mini surge tank and fuel regulator

Massive 700mm x 120mm intercooler

Twin Tial blow off valves

Electronic boost controller

Custom fuel mapping and high level dyno tune producing 1000 plus horsepower

Electric water pump

4 core aluminium radiator

External oil cooler with -10 braided fittings

Meiling oil pump and double timing chain upgrade

Full valvetrain upgrade from Summit Racing USA

AP Racing brake upgrade

Bilstein shocks with upgraded sway bars

Nolathane bush kit

Rip shifter short shift system

Braided lines throughout

Fully updated Low Volume Vehicle certification

Compliance completed

Fresh WOF from VTNZ Pukekohe

Brand new Nitto tyres

A rare Avalanche R8 platform taken to an extreme level. This is a fully built, high horsepower ute with the supporting hardware to match. The level of investment and engineering here is substantial, and replicating a build of this calibre today would come at a significantly higher cost.