HSV reaches production milestone

The milestone car was a ClubSport in Perfect Blue, which was photographed with all HSV staff and an example of the first product of the performance car manufacturer; the 1988 VL SS Group A, better known as the 'Walkinshaw'.

"The build of our 75,000th vehicle caps off a memorable 12 months for our company." said HSV's Managing Director, Phil Harding. "In celebrating this milestone with our staff, it gave us the chance to reflect on all those who have contributed to the success this company has enjoyed over the past 25 years".

HSV's Number 1 selling dealer in 2012, Shacks HSV in Fremantle, Western Australia, will be the lucky recipient of this special vehicle. In addition to a unique build plate marking its status, the owner will also receive a personalised letter from HSV Managing Director, Phil Harding, authenticating the vehicle.

History
HSV commenced its manufacturing operations in July 1987 at its Notting Hill, Victoria, plant, moving to its current production facility, in Clayton, Victoria, in December 1994. In its first year of production, 1,191 vehicles were built, with 12,426 vehicles manufactured at Notting Hill in total.

Other significant production milestones in HSV's history include:
_ The 5,000th HSV vehicle built was an HSV VN T30 (the forerunner to the ClubSport), built in June, 1991.
_ The 20,000th HSV vehicle built was a Senator, built in April, 1997.
_ The 40,000th HSV vehicle built was a ClubSport, built in August, 2003.
_ The 50,000th HSV vehicle built was a VZ ClubSport, built in July, 2006.

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