053 has been in the database for a while, but I can finally confirm its location. Saved from the crusher, the vehicle was later on-sold by its previous owner and is now undergoing restoration in Melbourne.The bonus with this one is that I’ve been able to ...
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SE #085 has been circulating for years, with its first online sighting (as far as I can trace) dating back to 2010. While it’s not the earliest Jackaroo I have history on, this one has certainly spent the most time in the spotlight. Most recently, it appe...
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Some good news to share, HSV Jackaroo #058 has been picked up by a new owner who has committed to restoring it.On purchase, the test drive certainly proved the car’s resilience—it was driven from Maitland to Oberon towing a trailer without issue. The plan...
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Last seen back in 2008, HSV Jackaroo #045 has finally resurfaced after 17 long years.When it was last sighted, the vehicle carried some damage on the driver’s side, with the front right fairing held together by duct tape. Information was scarce, only that...
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Overlander 4WD April 1994 - David McKinnon If you're wondering what happened to the HSV Jackaroo, you 're looking at it.Toned down a little and without its distinctive grille and spoiler Holden's new SE is the HSV Jackaroo by any other name.When Holden re...
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FINANCIAL REVIEW Aug 11, 1993 - LIZ DONNELLYNOT content with jazzing up conventional family sedans like the Holden Commodore or developing bold engineering and styling exercises like the Holden Maloo ute, Holden Special Vehicles has turned its attention t...
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The following article is from CarPoint.com.au, Published : Monday, 16 October 2006.Words - Joe KenwrightHolden went chasing Mitsubishi's market-leading Pajero with an all new, grown-up version of its Isuzu-sourced JackarooAs mainstream buyers move to the ...
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THE $40,000 QUESTIONWhat does $40K get you? Suddenly, the answer has changed from top-of-the-line to bargain basement family wagon. Here’s four in the run for your moneyHow quickly times change. Not all that long ago, mention that you had around 40 gees t...
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Another one added to the database—Jackaroo #058 has popped up for sale, and while it’s rough around the edges, it’s still a genuine 1993 HSV Jackaroo. This makes a total of 15 of the 79 built now known survivors. Every remaining example matters—and this o...
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Great news for the HSV Jackaroo community—Build 047 has just been located and is currently listed for sale in Eastern Victoria, nestled between Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance.This 1993 HSV Jackaroo presents in overall good condition, and impressively, stil...
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Sunday, 25th May 2025 marked the opening round of the NSW HSV Owners Club Muscle Car Show series. Our original plan was to display all four Jackaroos from our collection, but due to some ongoing mechanical work, only two made it to the event.Build 013 is ...
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Over the past few weeks, there’s been some exciting movement behind the scenes. Not only have two new SEs been discovered and added to the list, but the most significant development comes directly from HSV themselves.I reached out to HSV to request any av...
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Tucked away in a Queensland backyard sits another HSV SE—an interesting find that supports a theory I’ve been developing based on information gathered about these models.It seems the SEs were offered with full HSV badging, and that word—offered—is key.SE ...
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While not widely discussed, there are a few conversations among those who worked at HSV and Holden dealerships about the HSV Jackaroo and Jackaroo SE. These vehicles, produced from 1993 to 1995, were unique outliers in the HSV lineup. Not only were they p...
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One thing I’ve really enjoyed about the Jackaroos is diving deep into their history. Discovering the SE model was particularly fun, especially when I learned that the Jackaroo carried an HSV build plate for three years, with a total production run of 313 ...
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The story of this car begins with a scam listing on Facebook, posted by a page impersonating Japwreck in WA. When I enquired about a cruise control combination switch, they quoted a flat $500, including postage. Something felt off, so I checked the listin...
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During the Australia Day long weekend in 2024, we took Monty (HSV SE #62) up to Coffs Harbour for a family holiday. It was the first time we’d taken the car away since buying it. We’d done several short trips around Sydney before, but nothing too ambitiou...
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I’ve now acquired HSV #54! After a journey north from Sydney to just beyond Newcastle, I completed the purchase and loaded the car for its trip home. I had some concerns about certain sections of the Pacific Motorway, particularly near Mount White and the...
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HSV Jackaroo #008 has been located in Queensland.https://youtu.be/UX1NRbfUv-E?t=604
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Unsure of the Build number. Adelaide, SA Facebook Marketplace listing
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Listed in St Leonards, VIC Facebook Marketplace Listing
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Listed in Colebrook, TAS.Facebook Marketplace Listing
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A set of wheels has appeared on Market place, Located in Kilore Victoria. Facebook Market Place Listing
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Zack here.I'm all about preserving the history of the HSV's 2 Ugly ducklings. Lately, I’ve been working hard to make the site easier to use and packed with accurate info.Getting the Facts RightI’ve been digging through websites, records, brochures, and ar...
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