2003 Holden Commodore XR280 by CAPA Performance

• Effectively unused, 620 km, right-hand drive collectors’ piece.
• One of only eight Holdens engineered by CAPA, this being ‘005’
• 5.7-litre Generation III alloy V8 fitted with the CAPA supercharger / intercooler system and producing circa 400bhp
• In the UK since 2003, remains on a NOVA having sat in collections its whole life
• As might be expected at this tiny mileage, the interior is immaculate, virtually as new
• Accompanied by its owner’s manual, related paperwork and the NOVA Certificate
• Extremely rare, perhaps a Lotus Carlton alternative and an interesting proposition

CAPA is a well-known Australian engineering company that entered the forced- induction industry some years ago, quickly becoming known as an industry leader in the supply of quality and well designed and manufactured product.

According to the CAPA Performance website, “The world of high-performance special vehicles with attention to detail is the philosophy behind the CAPA series of cars. CAPA delivers a vehicle engineered with integrity, comfort, safety and refinement to satisfy the most sophisticated enthusiast.”

This CAPA Performance XR280 Holden Commodore, we believe, is one of only 8 individual Holdens built and, according to the brushed-aluminium plaque on the bright red, 240mph speedometer, is number ‘005’.

The specification for this XR280 limited-edition is below:

Engine:

• 5.7-litre Generation III alloy V8 fitted the CAPA supercharger / intercooler system and producing circa 400bhp
• CAPA PCM programme, hi-output MAF meter, Porte T/Body
• Hi-flow filter element, 4” MAF-T/Body tube, Performance thermostat
• Hi-output spark plugs, engine cover emblem, CAOA Custom PCM Program

Exhaust/ Suspension/Brakes:

• 4-1 Long Tube Headers, chrome steel exhaust tips
• Performance spring kit, 6-link independent rear suspension, Macpherson strut front suspension
• Performance brake rotors, performance brake pads

Wheels/body:

• 18” performance alloy wheels, Bridgestone 235 x 40 performance tyres
• CAPA-styled body kit, CAPA body badge and decal

Interior:

• Full leather bolstered trim and dash, 6-stack CD system, 240 mph dash assembly
• 260W 10- speaker premium audio, driver/passenger airbags, side-intrusion airbags
• Cruise control, ABS, Traction control, power windows, 4 way electric adjustable front seats, 12 function trip computer.

Full details of this well-equipped XR’s specification are available at www.capa.com.au/cars/welcome.htm.

This special car was imported from Australia to the UK in 2003. Showing only 620km, we believe this mileage to be genuine as this car has sat in collections ever since being imported and has never been UK registered. It remains on a NOVA Certificate. It’s accompanied by its Owner’s Manual, and various paperwork containing details of the car’s import and the NOVA.

This is a particular collector's piece that may reward further inspection, given the rarity – ‘What a ripper’.