- Ultra-rare Yellah HSV GTSR W1 Maloo sold for $1.2 million at Lloyds Auctions, becoming the most expensive Holden ever sold
- Vehicle is build #001 of only four produced, featuring a 474kW supercharged LS9 V8 engine
- The ute has only 26 kilometres on the odometer, has never been registered, and is the only W1 finished in XU3 Yellah paint
- Sale concluded through private negotiations two days after the main auction following global bidding interest
- The record-breaking sale occurred during Lloyds' December 2025 classic car auction event, cementing their position in premium vehicle sales
In a dramatic auction triumph that silenced all doubters, Lloyds Auctions has smashed yet another benchmark, selling the ultra-rare "Yellah" HSV GTSR W1 Maloo – build #001 of just four secretly produced, for an astonishing $1.2 million, crowning it the highest-priced Holden in history.
Just days after speculation swirled that the unicorn might not find a buyer, fierce global bidding erupted online and via phone, pushing the price skyward before the blockbuster deal was finalised in private negotiations two days post-auction during Lloyds' epic December 2025 classic car event.
This pristine, delivery-condition beast, the only W1 ute ever finished in legendary XU3 Yellah paint, with a mere 26 kilometres on the odometer and never registered – packs Australia's most powerful production engine: the 474kW supercharged LS9 V8, cementing its legacy as the ultimate modern Holden icon.
“Whispers of doubt turned into roaring reality,” said Lee Hames, Chief Operating Officer at Lloyds Auctions. “This $1.2 million result not only obliterates expectations but proves Lloyds' unrivalled expertise in delivering record-breaking sales for Australia's rarest automotive treasures.”
Surpassing the million-dollar milestone with ease, the sale drew intense interest from collectors worldwide, highlighting the enduring global passion for elite HSV performance machines.
This landmark achievement further entrenches Lloyds Auctions as the powerhouse of premium collectable vehicle sales, with the $1.2M Yellah W1 Maloo etching 2025 as a historic year in Australian motoring.
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