2002 Holden LSV R300 CAPA Performance

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400BHP V8 | SIX-SPEED MANUAL | UK ONE-OFF | TIME-WARP CONDITION

Registration: R300 CPA

Chassis: 6G1YK54F53L925879

Mileage: 4,659 kilometres (2,895 miles), July 2026

Colour: HSV Racing Green

Interior: Bespoke Green and Black Leather

Current custodian's Insurance valuation: Valued at £46,000

Introduction

Speedbroker is delighted to offer this exceptionally rare 2002 Holden LSV R300, developed by Australian performance specialists CAPA and supplied to the UK through Linden Special Vehicles.

Believed to be a UK one-off in this specification and identified in its accompanying paperwork as CAPA Race Enhanced Number 4, this is a truly unusual performance saloon. Powered by a 400bhp 5.7-litre V8, the R300 was built to rival Europe’s finest sporting saloons, including the BMW E39 M5 and Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG.

Originally costing approximately £45,000 in 2003, this very car was featured in Evo magazine when new.

History and Provenance

  • Imported into the UK from new in 2002.
  • Remained unregistered and in storage for almost 20 years.
  • Acquired in 2020 by our client, a lifelong collector specialising in rare and unusual vehicles.
  • First UK registered on 1 July 2021.
  • Just 1,819 kilometres recorded at first registration.
  • Only 4,659 kilometres (2,895 miles) recorded in July 2026.
  • Exceptional time-warp presentation, with remarkably preserved period features and interior.
  • Accompanied by original book packs, historical documentation and magazine coverage.

    • Engine and Performance

    • 5.7-litre naturally aspirated GM LS1 V8
    • Corvette-derived engine architecture
    • CAPA performance specification
    • 400bhp at 5,200rpm
    • Six-speed manual gearbox
    • Rear-wheel drive with limited-slip differential
    • Linden Special Vehicles performance suspension
    • 330mm AP Racing braking system
    • 18-inch performance alloy wheels
    • 0–60mph in approximately 5 seconds
    • Quoted top speed of approximately 170mph

    Recent Maintenance and Documentation

    • Original Holden R300 and audio owner’s manuals
    • Original CAPA specification and technical literature
    • Period evo magazine road-test feature
    • Vehicle identification and historical paperwork
    • Walkinshaw Performance specialist parts documentation
    • Recent clutch hydraulic component attention
    • Professional dry-ice engine-bay cleaning
    • Underbody cleaning and protective treatment
    • Recent preservation work totalling £960

    Collector Appeal

    The R300 occupies a fascinating position in the modern-classic market. Its natural contemporaries include the BMW E39 M5, Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG and Audi RS6, while its Australian performance heritage places it alongside desirable HSV Commodores, Monaros and Vauxhall VXR8 models. However, this Holden offers a level of exclusivity rarely encountered amongst its contemporaries.

    Why Buy This Particular Holden?

    For the collector seeking something genuinely different, opportunities like this are few and far between. Imagine arriving at Bicester Heritage, Goodwood or a specialist collectors’ gathering in a car that almost nobody has seen before. A wonderful conversation piece, with genuine performance credentials, period magazine provenance and a remarkable story. Its extended storage history has resulted in a time-warp example showing just 2,895 miles in over two decades.

    A truly unusual piece of Australian performance history, offering extraordinary exclusivity and an opportunity to own something that would stand out in even the most eclectic collection.

    Exactly the sort of car we love representing at Speedbroker.

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