Holden Statesman HQ-WB
It comes as no surprise that early Statesman models have been surging in value and owners of pre-WB cars are holding back while waiting to see if prices top out. Ultra-rare and totally missing from this year’s sample were HQ De Villes with factory-fitted 350 cubic inch (5.7-litre) engines. Some of these have previously reached $60,000; similar to the money asked for HJ-HX Caprice versions in exceptional condition.
| 2021 Market review: Holden HQ-HZ Kingswood/Premier
The market showed no interest however and forced vendors back into the $40,000s. That said, an outstanding Statesman is still well worth owning. Neglected HQ-HZs and older restorations needing more work will sell for less than $20,000, as do reasonable examples of the big-bodied WB. Caprice WBs in excellent condition can hit $30,000.
| Reader Resto: Holden HQ Statesman
Statesman/De Ville HQ V8 $33,335 [3]
Statesman/Caprice HJ-HX $36,400 [10]
Statesman/Caprice HZ $33,700 [5]
Statesman/Caprice WB $24,560 [18]
[*] = number of recorded sales
(Note: concours & special cars may demand more.)
Numbers from our 2021 Aussie Family & Sports Car Value Guide.
| 2019 Market Review: Holden Statesman HQ-WB
From Unique Cars #450, March 2021