How the Utes Became a Legend and Why Their Production Was Stopped

Holden is the story of a company that built 7,6 million cars and became an integral part of the life of the entire continent. The ute, as a special class of passenger cars with a cargo body, appeared in Australia thanks to a letter from a farmer's wife to the Ford Australia department, and the first models began to be produced in 1951. Such cars were utilitarian, but at the same time stylish. They were equally popular with farmers and urban youth. Despite the subsequent closure of the Holden company in 2017, it left a noticeable mark on Australian car culture. Why? Find out in the video!

The video on the YouTube channel "AutoTRENDS" tells about the evolution of such a phenomenon as a ute: from the first FX and FJ models to the iconic Sandman of 1974, which won the hearts of surfing enthusiasts with its bright design and convenience. Each generation of Holden brought new technologies: synchronized gearbox, disc brakes, powerful engines and non-standard configurations like Maloo or One Tonner. Want to learn more about the unique heritage and understand how these cars won the hearts of millions? Watch the full review.