Holden notched up one of its worst sales performances in February with just 4689 vehicles sold, however some dealers are continuing to mark up final-ever Commodore V8 stock.

Holden may have been caught short on the switch from VF Series II Commodore stock to the new ZB Commodore arriving in showrooms, with the large car nameplate managing just 737 sales compared with double (1566) in the same month last year. But according to dealer inventory hundreds of V8-powered SS V Redlines in particular remain in stock nationwide.

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Holden has removed the VF Series II Commodore from its website, but prior to doing so an SS V Redline manual or automatic wore a recommended retail price (RRP) of $54,990 plus on-road costs or according to its own online calculator, in NSW, $60,144 driveaway.

Both that dealer and another NSW dealer cost up versions with an auto at $67,990 driveaway, when the original extra charge was $1700.

Almost six months after Holden closed its Elizabeth, South Australia, production facility, that dealer also has six Motorsport Edition sedans in stock, according to its online inventory, one of which is priced at $73,990 driveaway – much higher than its $61,790 plus on-roads RRP.

Another Sydney dealer is also asking the same $73,990 driveaway for one of its three remaining Motorsport Edition sedans, while a Central Coast dealer is asking a staggering $83,888 for a Director sedan.

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“Holden, as a manufacturer, has no VF Commodore stock left however there is still some stock available in some dealerships,” Ms Betts said in a statement.

“We have previously reminded dealers of their obligations to ensure customers are treated in a way to maximise customer satisfaction, including when in-demand cars are involved.

“We know our dealers are as committed to their customers as we are.”

But with hundreds of VF Series II Commodores remaining in stock, and the Lion brand’s market share falling dramatically so far this year, it seems that several dealers remaining unwilling to allow SS V Redline and Motorsport Edition models to help boost the total haul.