Back in the '30s (I think), an Aussie farmer wrote to Ford Australia asking for a vehicle in which he could carry the sheep, pigs and hay during the week, and then take the family to church on Sunday. A designer at Ford went to work, and came up with the Utility. It probably didn't take long for it to become known as the ute. Since then the Ford and Holden utes have been the mainstay of the farmer. Tough, simple, comfortable...just the ticket! In recent years the focus has changed somewhat, to the point where the Holden ute is now available with up to the LS3 engine with 317kw. More details at www.hsv.com.au This particular example is a 3.6 litre, 195kw V6. When I find an HSV version, I'll try and grab some shots.