VL SS Group A ‘Walkingshaw’ (1988)

Unveiledu at 1987’s Sydney Motor Show, the ‘Walky’ is arguably the most recognisable HSV of all time. The VL SS Group A introduced electronic fuel injection to the 5.0-litre Holden V8, producing 180kw. HSV designed it for competition first, showroom second. Masses of plastic bodywork made it one of the wildestlookingl Aussie road cars ever created, but it was built like that to win races – and it worked, claiming two Bathurst 1000 titles.

WHAT WE SAID:

“It is … aimed solely at racing. And that is the rationale for this car. The result is the finest ever Australian Supercar.” – Wheels, March ’88