Accidentally Bought LS3 VF Holden Commodore at Pickles Auctions! #HoldenCommodoreSS #Pickles Auction

What happens when a fitter and turner accidentally wins a Holden Commodore SS at a Pickles auction? You get one seriously good story — and the start of an Aussie V8 rebuild! In this episode, I show you how my wife’s “test bid” turned into a full-blown project car: a 2015 VF Series II SS Sportwagon, LS3 6.2L V8 — real Aussie muscle. We take a look under the bonnet, check out the damage, talk through parts and plans, and get this salvage Commodore ready for its second life. If you love Holden, HSV, or Aussie car culture — subscribe and follow the build as we bring this SS back to glory. 🔧 What’s in this episode: – Accidentally winning a Holden Commodore at auction – First look at the VF Series II SS LS3 – Assessing the damage and hunting parts – The start of a full Aussie rebuild journey 📍 Filmed in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia 🏁 Subscribe for more Holden, HSV, and Aussie V8 builds If you enjoy my videos and want to support the channel, feel free to donate on Ko-fi! Every little bit helps me keep the content coming and improve the workshop adventures. Thanks for the support! ko-fi.com/justafewdollars Check out my VS Holden Yoot playlist for all the gritty repairs, engine work, and behind-the-scenes action on this classic Aussie ute!    • Holden Commodores  

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VIV Inspection Rules Are Brutal | Holden Commodore Repairable Write-Off #ls3 #holdencommodore

VF SS Holden Commodore Rebuild – Was It a Stolen Mobile Injection Unit? #holdencommodoress  #ls3
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VF SS Holden Commodore Rebuild – Was It a Stolen Mobile Injection Unit? #holdencommodoress #ls3

Angry customers call out auction site over dud second-hand cars | A Current Affair
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Angry customers call out auction site over dud second-hand cars | A Current Affair

START MONDAY WITH FAITH | LORD STRENGTHEN MY HEART FOR WHAT IS TO COME | FATHER FREDDY BUSTAMANTE
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START MONDAY WITH FAITH | LORD STRENGTHEN MY HEART FOR WHAT IS TO COME | FATHER FREDDY BUSTAMANTE

Inside the GM Holden Factory — How Detroit Killed Australia’s Car Industry ?
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Inside the GM Holden Factory — How Detroit Killed Australia’s Car Industry ?

How Cheap Can You Buy a V8 SSV Ute? (Pickles Auction Find)#pickles #ssv #chevrolet #L9
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How Cheap Can You Buy a V8 SSV Ute? (Pickles Auction Find)#pickles #ssv #chevrolet #L9

When Criminals Are Smarter Than The Police...
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When Criminals Are Smarter Than The Police...

Classic Aussie Engines | The Holden Red Motor
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Classic Aussie Engines | The Holden Red Motor

PSA: Classic Holden/HSVs being stolen daily using this cheap eBay tool
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PSA: Classic Holden/HSVs being stolen daily using this cheap eBay tool

8 Aussie Cars Workshops Are Quietly Refusing To Service In 2026
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8 Aussie Cars Workshops Are Quietly Refusing To Service In 2026

I Found Blue Crosses Under My Holden – The Hidden Damage #ls3 #holdencommodore
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I Found Blue Crosses Under My Holden – The Hidden Damage #ls3 #holdencommodore

I BOUGHT A JAGUAR S TYPE FROM AUCTION FOR £500.. HOW BAD IS IT?
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I BOUGHT A JAGUAR S TYPE FROM AUCTION FOR £500.. HOW BAD IS IT?

Inside Holden's Elizabeth Plant: How Australia's Car Empire Was Built and Lost
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Inside Holden's Elizabeth Plant: How Australia's Car Empire Was Built and Lost

Can Cheap eBay Parts Save My VE SSV Holden Commodore? #L98 #holden #ute #commodore #crunch
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Can Cheap eBay Parts Save My VE SSV Holden Commodore? #L98 #holden #ute #commodore #crunch

Fixing a Police Interceptor – A Scarred Warhorse Returns
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Fixing a Police Interceptor – A Scarred Warhorse Returns

5 Huge Mistakes That Killed Holden
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5 Huge Mistakes That Killed Holden

Oil Leak Mystery & Crash Damage Inspection #V8 #holdencommodore #automobile #holden #gm
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Oil Leak Mystery & Crash Damage Inspection #V8 #holdencommodore #automobile #holden #gm

7 Cars Aussie Dealers Are Refusing On Trade-Ins In 2026
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7 Cars Aussie Dealers Are Refusing On Trade-Ins In 2026

Holden VX Commodore - Thanks Ford.
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Holden VX Commodore - Thanks Ford.

I BOUGHT A WRECKED NON-RUNNING BMW M3
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I BOUGHT A WRECKED NON-RUNNING BMW M3