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**FirstOwner69** · 04-18-2020, 04:31 PM

These are from an article on Motor Trend's website. The El Camino type vehicles are apparently hot in Australia. They labeled these "concept dream machines". I think they are interesting, but not my thing.

https://www.motortrend.com/news/audi...E123757E2477E7

**FirstOwner69** · 04-18-2020, 04:32 PM

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truckster · 04-18-2020, 04:49 PM

I feel like a three year old. The only question I can think of is "Why?"

Ziegelsteinfaust · 04-18-2020, 04:53 PM

Would buy a Charger or Challenger version. Before I got rid of my 15 Focus ST. I wish i had the stones to give it a try myself.

**special-K** · 04-18-2020, 09:08 PM

I'd rather have the back seat capacity than a bed you don't dare haul much in or go anywhere a truck can.

**FirstOwner69** · 04-18-2020, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I'd rather have the back seat capacity than a bed you don't dare haul much in or go anywhere a truck can.

I agree. If you need a truck, buy a TRUCK!

Could be fun to cruise in one these though, and El Caminos were cool but obviously had the same limitations. If I had to choose one of these, I would probably opt for the Dodge also.

**FleetsidePaul** · 04-19-2020, 12:03 AM

I personally would like to see something like an El Camino come back.

Were they trucks? I don't know. That debate rolls on. But they were cool. I grew up wanting one. Still do.

**FirstOwner69** · 04-19-2020, 01:32 AM

A little different view is that almost all of today's SUVs are in no way off road vehicles sorta like these "trucks" are in no way trucks. Most of what we call SUVs are really CUVs (crossover utility vehicles). Other than the Jeep Wrangler, what else qualifies as a true SUV?

However, CUVs and these mini trucks may be entertaining to drive. Different strokes for different folks.

**special-K** · 04-19-2020, 09:35 AM

I was thinking "If you want a car buy a car". You asked for opinions. Yeah I'm an El Camino lover and I defend them. But those were good old Chevy Malibus that a common man could afford. And they didn't have the limitations these do. Remember, they were station wagon-based, so made to haul more than a coupe or sedan. I feel these are along the lines of the SSR, which I feel is a waste, a novelty. These look like expensive special interest play toy novelties. Australia has always had Utes and loved them. I'm sure the concept of the Rancheros and El Caminos originated from looking to Australia where that has always been a type of vehicle. Ranchers loved them, but I don't see ranch vehicles here. I think these are neat, but hardly Utes. More like stylin' cruisers for the suburbs of Sidney. I do think we are looking at the pickup of the future, and not far off!

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-19-2020, 09:58 AM

My opinion is YUCK!!!,.I love my El Camino but those aren't even close.

***Liz*** · 04-19-2020, 12:11 PM

I have got to go link N2TRUX!! We can have a new dabate.. is the El Camarino a truck or a car. YES!! New site war.

**davischevy** · 04-19-2020, 12:31 PM

I could drive a couple of them, but only if they had in excess of 450 HP.

**special-K** · 04-19-2020, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

I could drive a couple of them, but only if they had in excess of 450 HP.

Yeah, me too. I got away from my car interest and went all truck 20-25 years ago. I've always said the El Camino would be my car. If a build a street rod it will be a pickup. I just want trucks. but now that it seems the world wants everything to be a truck, A car seems more appealing to me. I have trucks, always will, want more. But I'd like a newer car for a car for when I don't need a truck and for traveling around.

I'd drive some of these, but I'm not lured by the bed. I'd rather have the car that four people can ride in. My pickups don't have back seats. If I buy for special interest it will be a classic or vintage. When I buy for style it's pre-73.

I'd rather have an actual Ute. They offer diesel in these and 4wd, handy and thrifty.

CG · 04-19-2020, 02:12 PM

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truckster · 04-19-2020, 03:09 PM

Around here, Utes is likely to start an argument...

**richard2717** · 04-19-2020, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

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1st thing I thought of as well

**special-K** · 04-20-2020, 07:25 AM

Utes like them but so do us older guys

**The Rocknrod** · 04-20-2020, 07:54 AM

I like the El Camino looking unit at the top. The Corvette one looks great, but again why?

Bigdav160 · 04-21-2020, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Yeah, me too. I got away from my car interest and went all truck 20-25 years ago. I've always said the El Camino would be my car. If a build a street rod it will be a pickup. I just want trucks. but now that it seems the world wants everything to be a truck, A car seems more appealing to me. I have trucks, always will, want more. But I'd like a newer car for a car for when I don't need a truck and for traveling around.

I'd drive some of these, but I'm not lured by the bed. I'd rather have the car that four people can ride in. My pickups don't have back seats. If I buy for special interest it will be a classic or vintage. When I buy for style it's pre-73.

I'd rather have an actual Ute. They offer diesel in these and 4wd, handy and thrifty.

The Chevrolet Tornado/Montana are sold in Mexico so it's not unusual to see one around here occasionally.

I am not sure why there are not sold here. I think it would do pretty well. Sort of a modern take on a Chevy Luv

**FleetsidePaul** · 04-21-2020, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigdav160

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I am not sure why there are not sold here. I think it would do pretty well. Sort of a modern take on a Chevy Luv

I see a lot of cool cars and trucks that aren't sold in the states and scratch my head. I suppose that they don't meet some safety standard.

**Rickysnickers** · 04-21-2020, 10:28 AM

I like the purple one in the first set of pictures

flashed · 04-21-2020, 01:08 PM

Id drive that Chevy one on top , but I like my 72 SS El Camino just fine .

67ChevyRedneck · 04-21-2020, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust

Would buy a Charger or Challenger version. Before I got rid of my 15 Focus ST. I wish i had the stones to give it a try myself.

Realistically, that would be about the best of the group to build one out of, they're actually big enough the "bed" would actually be useful and they're stylish enough to be kinda cool.

whitedog76 · 04-21-2020, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

I could drive a couple of them, but only if they had in excess of 450 HP.

This one fits the bill.

https://www.automobilesreview.com/au...pick-up/29781/

**Gregski** · 04-21-2020, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

I agree. If you need a truck, buy a TRUCK!

Could be fun to cruise in one these though, and El Caminos were cool but obviously had the same limitations. If I had to choose one of these, I would probably opt for the Dodge also.

ha, then there's those who don't need a truck and still buy a truck, those people are confused!

04-18-2020, 04:31 PM	#1
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,854	Any Opinions On These? These are from an article on Motor Trend's website. The El Camino type vehicles are apparently hot in Australia. They labeled these "concept dream machines". I think they are interesting, but not my thing. https://www.motortrend.com/news/audi...E123757E2477E7 Attached Images __________________ Jim

04-18-2020, 04:32 PM	#2
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,854	Re: Any Opinions On These? Last 3... Attached Images __________________ Jim

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truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 8,021	Re: Any Opinions On These? I feel like a three year old. The only question I can think of is "Why?" __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

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Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,666	Re: Any Opinions On These? Would buy a Charger or Challenger version. Before I got rid of my 15 Focus ST. I wish i had the stones to give it a try myself.

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04-19-2020, 01:32 AM	#8
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,854	Re: Any Opinions On These? A little different view is that almost all of today's SUVs are in no way off road vehicles sorta like these "trucks" are in no way trucks. Most of what we call SUVs are really CUVs (crossover utility vehicles). Other than the Jeep Wrangler, what else qualifies as a true SUV? However, CUVs and these mini trucks may be entertaining to drive. Different strokes for different folks. __________________ Jim

04-19-2020, 09:35 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Any Opinions On These? I was thinking "If you want a car buy a car". You asked for opinions. Yeah I'm an El Camino lover and I defend them. But those were good old Chevy Malibus that a common man could afford. And they didn't have the limitations these do. Remember, they were station wagon-based, so made to haul more than a coupe or sedan. I feel these are along the lines of the SSR, which I feel is a waste, a novelty. These look like expensive special interest play toy novelties. Australia has always had Utes and loved them. I'm sure the concept of the Rancheros and El Caminos originated from looking to Australia where that has always been a type of vehicle. Ranchers loved them, but I don't see ranch vehicles here. I think these are neat, but hardly Utes. More like stylin' cruisers for the suburbs of Sidney. I do think we are looking at the pickup of the future, and not far off! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 04-19-2020 at 09:45 AM.

04-19-2020, 09:58 AM	#10
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,358	Re: Any Opinions On These? My opinion is YUCK!!!,.I love my El Camino but those aren't even close. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

04-19-2020, 12:11 PM	#11
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,822	Re: Any Opinions On These? I have got to go link N2TRUX!! We can have a new dabate.. is the El Camarino a truck or a car. YES!! New site war.

04-19-2020, 12:31 PM	#12
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,881	Re: Any Opinions On These? I could drive a couple of them, but only if they had in excess of 450 HP. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

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truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 8,021	Re: Any Opinions On These? Around here, Utes is likely to start an argument... Attached Images __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson Last edited by truckster; 04-19-2020 at 03:17 PM.

04-20-2020, 07:25 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Any Opinions On These? Utes like them but so do us older guys __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-20-2020, 07:54 AM	#18
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04-21-2020, 10:28 AM	#21
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,137	Re: Any Opinions On These? I like the purple one in the first set of pictures

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flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Any Opinions On These? Id drive that Chevy one on top , but I like my 72 SS El Camino just fine .

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