Guest Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Telling the difference between modern vehicles is very, very easy. They're all vastly different. I couldn't disagree more. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrux Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Sure, the overall shape of cars is becoming more uniform but that is more for aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. But, each manufacturer still has their own unique designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhs856 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Here's more info on the Ute "rumored" to be coming to the U.S. Say what you will about the styling, I'll be in line for one with a 5.7L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrux Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Interesting that that news comes out of Australia rather than the US; I guess they're more excited about exporting than the US is about importing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) How many 4' x 8' sheets of plywood or drywall can you carry in a Corvette? How many can you carry in the latest Holden Ute? The current model's tub is too short for a full sheet. If you really wanted a ute for work then the "Tonner" was the one you went for. Until they killed that off. Given the current rate of our dollar against yours I don't think you'll be getting many of our cars over there in the near future. Edited December 10, 2012 by zenrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 (edited) I for one liked the old El Caminos (GMC Sprint) and Rancheros. I even had hoped for the AMC Cowboy (Hornet based vehicle) which never happened except for two prototypes. I though the Dodge Rampage was nice as well, seeing I owned a 1984 Dodge Charger, which was a pretty good car till the bottom started to rust out here in Wisconsin. Now, I'm really hoping for the new Elcos. The original El Camino and Ranchero was intended for the surfer crowd and hobby farmers, or as the term was then, gentlemen farmers, and small business owners who wanted a light vehicle and had no real need for the full size trucks. When Datsun (Nissan) and Toyota and Isuzu (Chevy LUV, Isuzu P'UP) and Mazda (Ford Courier, Mazda B2000/Rotary) brought in there small pick up trucks, the coupe/pickup lost it's appeal. BTW I like the Holden ute. Edited December 11, 2012 by lordairgtar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 How many can you carry in the latest Holden Ute? The current model's tub is too short for a full sheet. It's not so much about length - even most full size pickups have 6' long beds. If you have 4' (+ a little) in width, you can carry full sheets. They just hang out the back by a couple of feet. Tomorrow I will demonstrate this in my almost 50 year old Ranchero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Kourouklis Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Telling the difference between modern vehicles is very, very easy. They're all vastly different. Truth to be told, I had difficulty telling one '50s chrome mastodon from another until I started paying attention to them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000-cvpi Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Truth to be told, I had difficulty telling one '50s chrome mastodon from another until I started paying attention to them... No, no that is clearly impossible. The wonderful cars of the past were perfectly styled, all very distinctive cars that newer cars could not start to be compared to. Anything else is just bland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvymtl Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I too would love a Ute but no wimpy 5.7 it would have at least a 6.2l or the new one just announced. And i loved my 85 yes it was a rust turd but the 84 in my garage is better by far , and i would love a 71 or even a early 70's ranchero. as for hauling i will use the wife's fullsize GMC Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Tangential to this whole styling topic, I ran across this commentary. Thought I'd share it here. http://lfb.org/today/the-homogenization-of-the-car/ Enjoy. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 How come those Australian utes aren't made available in the USA? They are pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 'Cause they stuck the steering wheels on the wrong side when they built 'em! You mean the right side :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 'Cause they stuck the steering wheels on the wrong side when they built 'em! You mean the right side :lol: Right side, wrong side, the wheel still ain't on the left side of the car where it belongs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 As promised, a shot of the Ranchero being used as a workhorse: I used it to pick up a couple of sheets of plywood and some trim today. I'm building my mom a new entertainment center (shhsh, surprise!). Wow, that paint job looks kinda tired in this light . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCarCulture Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 That was real - here's one at the Orange County International Auto Show in October 2008, before they pulled the plug on this and Pontiac in its entirety! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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