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Reversing the trend of Japanese cars being imported to Australia, a Holden ute has found its way overseas and is living its new life as a drift car.
A Holden Commodore ute has become the latest Australian-built car to be exported to an unexpected place, turning up for sale in Japan.
Listed by Powervehicles, the 2007 Holden Commodore SS ute was at some stage imported to Japan after first being modified in Australia, with its 6.0-litre V8 now developing almost 300kW, according to the ad.
Gone are this VE Commodore’s days of being a road-registered car, with its new life in Japan seemingly dedicated to being a drift car – having been spotted by some in the background of videos filmed at Japan’s famous Ebisu drift circuit.
Wider front and rear guards house 18-inch wheels – a set of Volk TE37s, a famous design in the modified car scene – wrapped in Linglong tyres. There is also upgraded suspension.
Inside the factory-fitted driver’s seat has been swapped out for a carbon-fibre-backed racing seat by Bride, and the standard steering wheel has been replaced.
It’s not known how long ago – or why – the Holden Commodore ute ended up in Japan, though its reliable and powerful V8 engine, six-speed manual transmission and relatively light rear end all bode well for a good drift car.
The ute is listed for 2,495,000 Japanese Yen – equivalent to almost $26,000 in Australian currency, or about the same as less-modified examples on the used-car market locally.
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