You Need To See This VS GTS! Stroker V8 Manual AMAZING*

[@Scottyy788]

the tri spokes on these cars are in my opinion the coolest looking factory wheel ever

[@RossReviewsau]

They are so cool

[@cpzmelbs]

agreed mate

[@D_J_G88]

Fuck yeah. And now these bad boys look so sweet with the 20s in the tri spoke

[@MarkSmith455]

The VN group A wheels are one of the nicest ones also

[@D_J_G88]

@@MarkSmith455 agreed! 👌

[@Francos304]

The VS GTS or VS Senator in Cherry Black 🍒 have always been my favourite HSV's. I know the Aussie 5L and 5.7L stroker are nothing much when looking at the numbers but they just sound so good! Respect to the owner for the tasteful upgrades on this example 👏

[@russell3436]

I was 5 years old when the first car I remember my old man having was a VS Calais with the 3.8L V6, it was a beast for its time but obviously by todays standards it’s not much anymore, then a couple years later he upgraded to a VT Commodore SS with the 5.0L V8. Again for its time it was a rocketship and the engine note was orgasmic, it’s what started my love for cars at a really young age. 179kW may be laughable for a big V8 motor by todays standards since most modern 4cylinder turbos would gap it, but man, the exhaust note and looks of the oldschool Commodore’s, what a beast of a machine. I miss seeing them on the road, now all you see is just family cars, SUV’s and most commonly Ute’s have taken over the nation.

[@stevenkane8085]

Dads vn was only 3.8 near went harder than my worked ls2😂

[@dog-qs7tw]

Exactly right people dont consider the fact the 5.0 platform is more than 40 years old and was definitely powerful in its day

[@fatplumber3887]

Holden nailed it with the VS this thing is a work of art and sounds even better than it looks. Love it

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s a beautiful car

[@cal-king]

In 1997 when I was 9 years old our family moved to a new state and my neighbor had one of these but it was silver. I never fell in love with a car so much, even the wheels. The other neighbors across the road owned VN HSV's and from that moment I was hooked. I now own a VZ Maloo R8 and love the hell out of it.

[@JP-ry9ob]

Brings back memories when 200+fwkw was alot and things like the corsair version with 300+ was a monster. Wayne Gardner specials were another great unique model.

[@dafalzonAUS]

In my teens when this car came out, there was nothing I wanted more, now I own a 07 VE GTS, never lost the bug still the same heritage

[@RossReviewsau]

🇦🇺🔥💪 HSV is special

[@danieldawson4937]

I'm a Ford man through and through but the VS is my all-time favourite Commodore, and you can't top the GTS! This must be one of the best examples out there. Nice work.

[@RossReviewsau]

Couldn't agree more! This example was immaculate

[@D_J_G88]

Man this was the shit. If you had a gts you were the king. At the time ford couldn't hold a light to the old iron lion. (fan of both Holden and Ford Australia) I remember seeing one brand new at my local Holden dealer. Wow it was a spaceship. Tri spoke wheels and a body kit to rival anything in hot4s' magazine. And that sound. Awesome review on an absolute Aussie icon! Nice job on this one Jonny boy!

[@RossReviewsau]

Definitely a top G in this car 😎

[@williamfied9500]

That’s a proper hsv. Hotted up to the teeth proper Australian v8, 6 speed manual 5 years ahead of every other Holden and those seats too. I recon it would go so good not being too heavy of a car. I Didn’t even know they built this

[@crionics99]

My old man had a VS Clubby when I was 10, and that's what started it for me. To this day, if I ever win the lotto I'd do up a VS Clubby mock with a big stroker LS in it

[@jmac822]

Neat looking vs gts. Love the old school v8's💪

[@RossReviewsau]

Same here!

[@thatguyben3128]

👏🏼👏🏼 _absolute credit to the owner & previous, RARE ASF, love he’s kept it stock 😍_ … _not sure if the optional “R” “blueprint 230kw” made that much difference but congrats on a piece of 🇦🇺 history_

[@RossReviewsau]

I agree!! Amazing example was a treat to show off

[@liamdeerz]

Finally able to get one of these on the Chanel, how good. Super rare and under rated hsv. Sounds great and has all the option that you’d want. No wonder the owner loves it.

[@RossReviewsau]

I was really impressed on how well he’s taken car of it! Beautiful example

[@theskorpiqn3789]

Such an amazing era car. It just ooozes 90s sports car. Even the executive model with wind up windows is still sexy.

[@RossReviewsau]

Awesome car

[@anthonyyoung9810]

Stunning example mate! Well done. Look after that piece of our awesome Aussie V8 history.

[@olik9388]

I don’t know anyone born in the 80’s that didn’t want one of these when they came out. I loved those wheels then, not so much now, but I wouldn’t change them. They’re a signature feature of that car for better or worse. That’s a great example of a GTS, and a great review, as always.

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s a perfect example

[@southerndiy1]

Amen, these were the talk of the school playground back in the mid 90s 🔥

[@alexstudly]

Dam, this reminds me of my 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier saloon in black,boot spoiler, had a 3.2v6 out of a vectra, 18" lowered, full 3" exhaust, f28 gearbox, just pulled like a tank, 110mph in 3rd, grey cloth interior, tinted windows, v6 rumble, in the UK it was a retro beast, its on my account of videos. God I miss it 😢

[@bobsrandomchannel7589]

I had 2 mates who had 1 of these each back in early 2000s i was a few years younger than them & it was the coolest thing cruising around in the pair of them turning heads everywhere you go

[@RossReviewsau]

That would have been awesome

[@audriusbaranauskas6227]

The front end reminds me of a Saab 9000. Also the tri-spoke wheels.

[@OLDS98]

Thank you for sharing another Holden. It is appreciated. I am sure the owner appreciates the video as well. The interior is nice. I learn something watching your channel and seeing the Holden and Fords from the United States. Thank you for sharing.

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoy watching these episodes 👏 Australia was so different with their unique auto industry

[@OLDS98]

@@RossReviewsau Indeed it was....People appreciate the fact they were different. Got to appreciate the Holdens.

[@Swwa89]

One of my favourite model commodores of all time!!! They just look and sound so period correct this one's beautiful

[@RossReviewsau]

Couldn't agree more!

[@MrRicardo361]

Another great review - It is great to see well cared-for classics like these on your channel so often!

[@RossReviewsau]

Thank you kindly! Was a pleasure to see this

[@LV-FOURTWENTYSIX]

Those seats are awesome!. Stroker v8 and manual. Lets the good times roll.

[@RossReviewsau]

Don’t make em like that anymore

[@PANN1Cau]

Still the best sounding v8 ever

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s a beauty

[@jaradrockley]

Vs is my favourite Holden , our neighbour when I was young had one and I’ve liked them ever since even tho I’m a ford guy ✌️another great review Jonny

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed it mate

[@WINKERS76]

No RR facial expressions but it was a really good video and you couldn’t wipe the smile off your dial. Beautiful car😉🇦🇺

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@denisj3447]

When i was around 11 we a dark blue vs clubsport in manual with the tri spokes. I learnt to drive in that car in carparks of wedding venues. Id tell my parents i needed my jumper from the car. Memories. Love this car.

[@vlt873]

The old Iron Lion, may not be the most powerful thing ever, but man do they sound good!

[@RossReviewsau]

The noise is sweet

[@beedseed4724]

Beautiful! I love the tri spoke wheels

[@RossReviewsau]

Me too!

[@pete508]

These are rare cars alright I've only seen 1 in person in Sydney years ago,so the owner is smart to keep it I would too,look at the low ks & condition it's in has to be one of the best out there hands down Johnny,loved this vid cheers man.

[@kennethbillman8204]

There isn't much to say about this car except it is so neat, beautiful.

[@Cricky2411]

VR VS were the best looking commodore ever made! They’re getting popular now

[@RossReviewsau]

They are hot cars

[@jasonfields2793]

100%agree best era of commodore

[@Liberty_Prime_Is_Online]

I had a VS Clubby in cherry black, looked awesome when clean and in the sun, had the non chrome version of the tri spoke wheels and was only a 5 speed, went pretty good with a Vortech supercharger bolted on tho 👌

[@petermanuel7128]

Great review of the VS GTS. They were a really nice car for their time. This one is a really clean example. I don’t normally like the tri-spoke rims but I think they suit this model well. Thanks for the review.

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed it! I had a blast seeing this

[@sandybrisbane4167]

I'll be honest, Worked on these in the day. The stroker was a pig car handled like you were riding on a hardwood deck when lowered, Seats were junk and they bankrupted owners when repairing them. Engine was never a highlight only was tuned to drink fuel and be loud. I'm sure he enjoys his car but it was as refined as a timber dildo.

[@pjpokemon2399]

this is beautiful, coolest car i've seen since my grans 911

[@RossReviewsau]

🇦🇺🔥💪

[@faronanderson2536]

The vr and vs range are my favourite model Holden's because thats when Lightning Larry 11. was knocking them all off at Mt Panorama in his castrol commodore during the mid 90s, especially in 1995 from last to first.👍🏽🏁 *and a special shout-out to a young Craig Lowndes in his beautiful HRT Commodore during this era 015.

[@Nico-qt4qz]

Beautiful looking machine, the senator also had the tri spoke alloys. VR and VS are probably my favourite shaped commodore just behindthe VZ. I love the IRS/ABS badge on the centre dash, love it.

[@RossReviewsau]

Yeh agreed VZ is still my favourite but this was very cool

[@MrTroytroy]

The transition of what was considered fast dramatically changed from the mid 90’s to the early 2000’s. I remember when my 155kw 1996 WRX was revolutionary at the time and then the STi’s came out, LS1 V8’s came out and grey import Skylines and Mitsubishi EVO’s dramatically changed the performance car market. Fun times.

[@rabidsminions2079]

WRX was cool in the 90's police could not keep up with them.

[@ryanarnold7515]

I have seen this thing in person Absolutely mint car.

[@RossReviewsau]

Awesome example👏

[@markblackwell7927]

Magic car....one to hold onto.....

[@RossReviewsau]

100% 👏

[@D_J_G88]

If you can you need to fine someone willing to let you drive a vh/vb sle. Essentially the birth of hsv. The added extras holden offered for that model run was the spark that really started it all. I still have memories of my Dads sle waking the neighbourhood with its factory optioned 2 3/4 inch exhaust.

[@Eye_of_Samadhi]

Ahhhh yes the VB & VH SLE brings back memories. I preferred the VH with the blue motor & a 4 barrel carb added. The burgandy colour velour interiors were my favourite with the rear seat head rests of course. Didn't own one but a very good friend did, I actually owned a 79' VB SLE dark metallic green over silver (rare colour combo) bone coloured velour interior with a 4.2 litre red & trimatic. Beautiful car, nothing fast (no power under 60klms, highway diff) just an awesome cruiser that snapped necks wherever I went. Could pull 100klms out first gear in manual mode, pop it into third at 150klms, glorious sound. Sorry for the ramblings, lol, your comment just brought back great memories. Wish I never sold it 😢

[@Eye_of_Samadhi]

Btw, speaking of the birth of HSV another great car I owned before the VB SLE was a VB HDT Group 3 with a 4 on the floor.

[@vs5.063]

​@@Eye_of_Samadhi First HDT for public sale was VC. Grp 3 didn't appear until VH.

[@scottallpress3818]

Never liked the tri spokes in my younger years , but they properly suit them . Proper cool car

[@w_stanky]

I loved the tri spokes as a boy in the 90’s and still do. IMO the Clubsport was the car to have. Non chrome wheels as well. I’m a Ford man but would have one of these any day of the week. Clubby had a 5 spd manual I think.. Mates old man had a red one was shitt hot!

[@jsaplays33]

VS time let's go!

[@RossReviewsau]

What a gem eh

[@lukawilliams4822]

Wish I never sold my vs clubby.. iv had every fast performance car you can think of.. and the vs was special stroke it with a big cam some 4/11’s 👌🏽

[@petermurgatroyd2002]

Love the trispoke wheels on the VS GTS. Good review too.👌

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks! 👍

[@GTRFREAK17]

Has a similar badass vibe to the Lotus Carlton

[@xstremcarsausz7727]

What a cool original old HSV love cars that haven’t been touched bloody awesome example of that another great find Ross ❤Vz Glenn 🏎

[@RossReviewsau]

Beautiful example

[@evanzorba5046]

Great car, excellent review Ross!

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MitchTube]

My friend bought one of these new. At the time we thought it hauled arse 😂. Now, I think my GFs Mazda 3 SP25 might beat us. Still, it sounds great though.

[@shanesmith9356]

Love the VS GTS. My VT CLUBSPORT 5L 5 speed manual sounds much better. Pacemaker headers, high flow cats, 2 1/2 inch twin system with one muffler and hot dog resonator on each. Down shift rumble and crackles are so good! LOVE YOUR WORK JOHNNY!

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks brother! Appreciate the membership too 💪💪💪

[@mattyb1624]

My dad had one with 330Kw, had a bump in the bonnet (proper metal, not stick on) to accommodate the intake trumpets. It was savage. The guy who bought it fr9m him wrote it off 😢

[@RossReviewsau]

🥲

[@chrissmith9854]

What a mint example.. credit to the owner.. that did 0-100 really well, sounds mint. 👌

[@RossReviewsau]

Awesome example 👏😍

[@saphirerose5031]

Love the wheels, love the colour and the sound.

[@RossReviewsau]

Great all round 😍

[@NathanOliver-z3n]

Nice car thanks for sharing it Jerry it’s a unicorn

[@SHADOWMARE174]

She sounds badass. One of my dream cars

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s a beautiful beast eh

[@SHADOWMARE174]

@@RossReviewsau Absolutely. One day I'll own one. Hopefully

[@SIC_DRIVEN]

I got a 5 Litre vs spac Ute full stock outta factory 🏭 love the vs so much

[@RossReviewsau]

Nice mate

[@VLdose-cc9do]

Man love that car it’s mint, but the VS in general is the goat 💪

[@RossReviewsau]

Legendary cars

[@dstarns9252]

Them gts door cards are mint. Love the wheels just because its the 90s. id hate it on a vf or something

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s got charm this eh

[@denisj3447]

I dont mind them on a vf.. i wouldnt put it on my vf but i dont mind seeing them on someone elses vf lol

[@joz1751]

hated the tris forever but now im older i kniw the era an kinda like them

[@RossReviewsau]

They grow on ya

[@craigmurphy181]

What a great cruiser. Love it.

[@RossReviewsau]

One of the best 😤🇦🇺

[@SootyDiesel81]

Long live the iron lion 🦁

[@RossReviewsau]

😤🇦🇺💪

[@BlairRedington-jp4jn]

Beautiful old car awsome cruiser

[@RossReviewsau]

They really are the best.

[@skynet36]

definately a nice car to have in the collection

[@alff6045]

Amazing car, love it!

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you like it!

[@hihackerwerto1795]

The VS GTS Or The VS GTSR Is Actually My Dream Car

[@RossReviewsau]

Definitely a dream car

[@kierenalvarez]

Yeah... these are the nicest stock car I have ever driven. Back when holdens were really good. Also the owner has resting bastard face lol.... Looks grumpy even when he smiles! Another epic video mate!!

[@RossReviewsau]

The owner was super nice 😅 absolute legend and what a cool car wh

[@PANTHERSVGTS1]

I'm not a smiley person but happy in general lol and I was still recovering from surgery but thanks for noticing 😂

[@jaywaters6038]

still the best sounding v8

[@RossReviewsau]

Amen

[@noahmirabito8663]

what a car! 355 stroker the best sounding motor

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s awesome

[@bradleylloyd1018]

Best wheels for those hsv's but only on these models 👌

[@RossReviewsau]

I love em too

[@JoelParker-c7x]

Holden v8 still sound better then the LS

[@RossReviewsau]

💪😤

[@moosethe1st910]

The 7s were because of the bog. If the drag was clean, an easy mid to early 6s easy.

[@PANTHERSVGTS1]

It was a warm day, forgot to turn the aircon off and a heat soaked engine. It's gone quicker 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s a backroad test would do better in ideal circumstances

[@moosethe1st910]

@@PANTHERSVGTS1 Ah ok, yeah heat is an ass for performance.

[@arthurhenderson3853]

Love the rims and such a great car

[@RossReviewsau]

It is

[@ebzery]

have to review my mates au xr8 6speed by mal wood in black

[@Peter_T123]

Beautiful car 😊

[@RossReviewsau]

It really is!

[@BruceVanes-qp7um]

Awesome. Dream car.

[@RossReviewsau]

Goals for sure

[@georgekhoury9525]

Coolest HSV of the 90s

[@RossReviewsau]

😎🇦🇺💪

[@NocashhereRobbo]

Nooooooice Gary!

[@stinkfinger1942]

So glad he's done minimal upgrades, that thing's a nest egg.

[@RossReviewsau]

Just enough but still original driving

[@88kwthomas]

Those devonish seats where always better feeling than coulsons

[@RossReviewsau]

Agreed

[@stevenkane8085]

Wanted the manta only got the ve cause it was pushing more horse's stock 😅

[@victorpeirce4753]

*Yeah...and your "VE" weighs about 5OOkg more than a VS Manta ya peanut. You have the IQ of a sesame seed.*

[@jimclarke1108]

Excellent road car

[@RossReviewsau]

Great cruiser

[@paulcamilleri1784]

Love this car mate

[@RossReviewsau]

Me too 🤤

[@andrewgordon2311]

Beautiful.So cool.

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks for visiting

[@victorwilks88]

Classic beast 😮

[@RossReviewsau]

Very rare gem

[@williamalexander4429]

I have a auntie who has the same wheels in a similar car

[@bigal878]

Very nice car 👍🇦🇺

[@RossReviewsau]

It sure is!

[@kajak012]

wheels are awesome cool as a freezer

[@RossReviewsau]

We agree!

[@auzziebattla]

Nostalgia!!

[@RossReviewsau]

So good eh

[@jojotakuma4622]

Fantastic Car

[@RossReviewsau]

It sure is!

[@deanpolis4516]

May not be the fastest car in todays standards, but whoever owns any of these old school hsvs has my respect regardless. Thats also coming from a ford man haha

[@jeffsmith5960]

Very nice

[@RossReviewsau]

Very nice

[@leskane8385]

vr vs FTW 30 years old still sexy as

[@datwistyman]

Awesome 💯%

[@RossReviewsau]

🙌

[@Kacpa2]

I dont get why GM just had to be so stupid and never export hsv and commodores with v8 to europe and states properly. Aside patheticly limited importing to UK and Chevy SS(whvih was far tok late and atill lacked wagon and ute bodystyles). When they briefly did with Opel Omega it never had any fun engines, never had a V8. GM is at fault for suffocating Holden to death by limiting them so much..

[@ebzery]

be one of the best to drive

[@RossReviewsau]

Great fun

[@hondamanvtec2894]

It looks like a Saab 9-5 opel calibra had a baby 😂

[@RossReviewsau]

Almost 😂

[@victorpeirce4753]

Holden Calibra actually used VS headlights but had panels over them that made them look different.💯

[@goz7569]

Mint

[@interceptor7905]

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