Holden Ute Classics
When the first HOLDEN UTE was built it was designed for the “man on the land” and as a small delivery vehicle. Little did GMH know that this design and useage would change over the years to be Australia’s favourite “tradie” ute.
Australia’s first fully manufactured car model, the FX Holden, soon became a favourite for most Australian car buyers. Toted as Australia’s car for Australian conditions, the FX laid the foundation stone for Australia’s most successful car manufacturer GM-H. At first, considering only manufacturing a sedan body, Holden found a need and a demand to quickly develop a utility for the man on the land. The “utility” was born and affectionately became known as the “ute”.
Todays Holden ute is built for speed, comfort and great design. Options are unlimited with high performance six cylinder and thundering 6 speed v8’s, common place on Australian roads. Tradesmen now dominate the purchasing of these Australian developed concept utilities while the man on the land still uses his ute to do the weekly grocery shopping in a lot more comfort and style than before.
guys missing wb ute built 1980 till 1984
Re: ABC mini series currently in production set in Australia in the 80’s “If you have a pre 1985 vehicle and would like to take part in the series (on a paid basis of course) PM me a photo or photos of your car or cars and we’ll go from there!
All vehicles must be running and registered and will be covered by the productions insurance whilst on set.
We are currently in need of a few more pre 1985 utes for the front of the Dirranbandi Pub being filmed in Sydney this Thursday. If you think you or someone you know might have a worthy contender PM me some pictures!: Thanks you