Hey guys, I've owned this thing since 2008, so it's probably about time I posted it on here. It's an 87 Genuine Calais Turbo Manual S2. I am very meticulous, and my intention was always to restore it to a modified OG/Factory look while maintaining the integrity of the car and not molesting it. A lot of my effort over the years has gone into repairing the things that often get missed when restoring a car. Rebuilding A/C controls, repairing fuel gauge etc. Make / Model: 1987 Holden VL Calais Turbo Series 2 II (LW5 MX7) Colour: Burgundy (Venetian Red (dark red) - 2F010) Engine Type: RB30ET (A8) Engine Mods: Hi-Flow Turbo Forged Engine (done less than 5,000km) Arias Forged Pistons 1/2" Head Studs Cometic Head Gasket Double Valve Springs Shot Peened Rods ACL Race Conrod Bearings ACL Race Main Bearings Aluminium Radiator Brightline Undercar Surge Tank Bosch 984 External Pump Turbosmart dual stage boost controller Power: 195 kW at the wheels @ 10psi Exhaust: 3" with 1 muffler and 1 resonator Gearbox: MX7 with redline gear oil Diff: LSD with redline gear oil Brakes: Standard VL Turbo Suspension: Pedders SportsRyder Super Low springs Pedders SportsRyder Shocks Pedders Urethane bushes Adjustable Panhard rod Wheels/Tyres: Restored 15" VL Calais rims Potenza RE001 tyres 215/60/15 White walls Interior: Boost Gauge Rear and Side Black Venetians Stereo: Alpine 9887 Head Unit 4" Kevlar Cone Coaxial's in factory dash locations Soundstream 6" Co-axials in factory parcel shelf locations Sony Xplod 12" Sub in Sony box Other Mods: High end alarm system (anti car jacking, remote boot release, turbo timer). Siren hidden behind headlight. ACDelco Battery New Washer/Overflow bottle Stainless Fuse box cover Near new tail light eyebrows and bootstrip More pics below Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Wow!

I love cars like this.

I owned this car from 2004 - 2005 and it was the best VL I have owned. I never thought I'd see it again after the guy I sold it to sold it on. You've done a top job with it James, it's great to see it ended up back with a CT member.

Absolutely beautiful mate

and my old car too great to see it still kicking and being looked after so well

White walls dont do it for me Other then that one of the best examples out there at the moment... Magnificant!

Whoa that is clean as credit to past and present owners

Quote: Originally Posted by Katsa [View Post] White walls dont do it for me Other then that one of the best examples out there at the moment... Magnificant! I do agree on the whitewalls

Thanks for the comments guys!

yeah clean as F***k

More photos ?

Wow amazing!

Holy siht that is mint. Don't change a thing!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jako-25 [View Post] More photos ? Some more pics: New plates: My 1997 original HSV enhanced supercharged calais (110,000km) in the background:

I've got some great memories of driving this car up the Putty Rd, god it was quick

Quote: Originally Posted by aus880 [View Post] I've got some great memories of driving this car up the Putty Rd, god it was quick I've heard all about Putty Rd, but have never been on it myself. Sounds like I may need to make the trek out there.

Regrettably I'm thinking of selling my calais. Anyone have an idea of how much I should be asking for it?

I'd be asking 10k+, nice ride and credit to all owners!

Wow, very nice, Good to see them still around like this, price wise I agree with DeanoVLCT, I'd be asking 10K+